Monday, June 18, 2012

BBTB2 Birthday Card with Pearls

Clearly, I'm having a bit of trouble crafting these days, so you'll have to wait for Macabre Monday to be posted on Wretched Wednesday.  Awww, don't cry.  LOL  I did manage this week's BBTB2 challenge though, chosen by one of our fabulous new DT members, Stephanie.  Stephanie wants to see Birthday Cards with pearls.  My first thought was to go elegant of course, but last week while browsing through the booklet of Sesame Street Friends trying to remember why the heck I bought that cart, I came across this hilarious frog.  THAT was why!  Isn't she (actually I think he's called "frog prince".  OOps!  not today! LOL) about the cutest froggy EVER?  There's a birthday coming up and considering how late I always am with cards (if they ever get sent at all) I decided this was a perfect opportunity.  Clearly, she will know immediately this card is for her, but the surprise will be if it actually shows up in the mail.  Better yet, on TIME!  HeeHee!
Yup, shaped front.  I'd actually checked My Cut Search to see if there already was a phrase "Hoppy Birthday" because I was feelin' kinda lazy and there was, on Birthday Bash.  However, it didn't fit into my design all that well so I welded the shadow letters using the font from that cart instead.  To make it a bit sturdier, I added a swirl from Ashlyn's Alphabet.  I thhink it kinda makes it look like shes twirling.  Well come on, I know it's Monday, but use your imagination.  Besides, more places to put pearls.
There isn't quite as much regular dimension because I wanted to put our little ballerina on an action wobble.  As it is, she's not exactly light on her feet, but she still dances...sort of.  And aren't her pretty pearly toenails FAB?
Well, this obviously explains the choice of attire.  I just love this sentiment.  It does look a bit plain though, come to think of it, but I prefer the front of a shaped card to hide the inside sentiment and there wasn't a whole lot of room.  Perhaps I can add a little something before I send it.  My DT sisters have glorious inspiration this week (well, don't they ALWAYS?) so be sure and hop over to BBTB2 and have a look see.  We sure would love it if you'd play along too, but we've been having a bit of trouble lately with people not following the rules.  I sure hate to have to delete an entry, so please make sure you've got your bases covered before linking up.  As always, you have 2 weeks for the challenge which means there's still time to enter our Rose Challenge HERE.  Enjoy your week!

18 comments:

  1. Alright, you know that I absolutely love every little single thing you create, this is my fave.... a frog is always my fav and here is this most wonderful pink and green delightful card that makes me giggle.
    Oh so cute, my friend and co-leader.
    Carole

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  2. he is just the cutest frog, love his/her colors, hugs

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  3. That is one stylin dancing frog. Love the tutu and the pearl nails. Such great bold colors and patterns which really makes the whole thing pop. Love the inside sentiment tutu you.

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  4. Tutu adorable!! I love your shaped and welded cards and this frog is so cute.
    Jayne x

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  5. You're right! This is the cutest frog ever. Also right today, "a she!" I love your welded shape cards. Wish I did them like you.This is perfect. Love the colors and your special "Donna" details.

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  6. OMGosh, OMGosh, this card is so stinkin' cute!! Do you ever create anything that is not good?!! I am so in love with everything you design. You blow my mind with all your creations and this one is no exception. I don't know how your mind works, but sure wish mine worked like yours!! lol The colors on this card is fabulous and a combo that is a fav of mine. Thanks for the wonderful smile you put on my face today! Hugs

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  7. This card is so so so cute or should I say tutu cute? Love it

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  8. i just wonder if i am the only one that has a hard time reading your blog? Probably so, i don't know why but there is a black background, sometimes it goes away, but sometimes it doesn't and boy is it hard to read when it doesn't. Yes, this is the cutest cutest little frog ever.. with 'little' tutu. hugs

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  9. So cute and fun! Love the papers and colors and the frog is the cutest! Love the shaped front!
    Glenda

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  10. Well, this is just as sweet as can be and totally precious. Wish I had seen this before my granddaughter's ballet recital last week. I bought her a stuffed frog with a pink tutu which I presented to her after the recital. This card would have been the perfect go along. Nicely done, my friend!

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  11. Such a cute, cute frog -- and an adorable card!! I love your shaped cards and this is no exception. Love the pearl nails, the colors, how you hid the inside sentiment -- all of it!!
    Linda

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  12. I don't have this cartridge but your card makes me wish I did..again a great card...would love to be the one receiving it so be sure to get it in the mail....

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  13. This is so freakin adorable I can't stand it!

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  14. OMG, So friggin' cute! Love the shaped card, as I always do, and the colors are just perfect. I'm determined to get in on this challenge. The craft room is almost excavated so I should be back at it on Thursday! Hmmmm.....wishing I had that cute cartridge!

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  15. This is absolutely adorable! That frog (he/she) rocks!!! Seriously! The moment I saw the card I was WOW'ed. How you come up with so many great ideas just boggles my little pea brain!!

    Susan

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  16. this is the cutest frog donna! i need to check out that cart :)

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  17. Oh Donna I love your dancing little frog princess,her tutu and painted nails are precious, she sure has style! Brilliant card girl!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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Thanks for making my day!