Monday, April 4, 2011

BBTB2 Mother's Day Challenge


Now don't get all worried. This Mother's Day card is at least in the realm of tastelful...if you dig tattoos, that is. Our dear DT sis Lori, chose the challenge for BBTB2 this week, which is any of the words or sentiments from the Mother's Day 2010 cart. For some reason, the "Mother" cut just made me think of a tattoo so I went with it. What, you don't know Mom's with tats? LOL I made a shaped card in DS using the heart from Indy Art and then used the cool cut out layer. I welded the shadows of the roses (also from Indy) to the shadow of "Mother" and chose traditional bold tat colors.

I was thinkin' about leaving the whole thing flat since if your tat had dimension you'd be in for a whole lot of trouble, but in the end, I just couldn't help myself. Just a little, just 2 off the base, and some gems, 'cause it all looked a bit too plain without. I kind of love it. Won't be sending it to the MIL, though. Back to the drawing board for that. My DT sisters have done beautiful traditional layouts and cards for this challenge so if you're looking for inspiration please head over to BBTB2. And remember, if you don't have the Mother's Day 2010 cart, you may use any of the carts with Mother, Mom, Grandma, Happy Mother's Day, you get the drift, to play along.

32 comments:

  1. Hi Donna,
    This is a beautiful project. I love the reds and black together and the heart shape is fabulous.
    I love it.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  2. AWESOME card!!!! I love it!! I reminds me of a biker tat!! lol

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  3. I think it's fabulous! One of my faves this week! Beautifully done Donna!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  4. Gorgeous creation Donna love the colours and the rose image.
    Hugs Linda

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  5. Donna, all I'm going to say is it's just a beautiful card!

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  6. Well I think it's GORGEOUS... and I don't see it as a tattoo.. why wouldn't you send this to your MIL? It's beautiful.. hugs

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  7. GORGEOUS! And very COOL at the same time! :o)
    Theresa

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  8. You "kind of love it"... are your nuts?.. you have to truly love it, it's awesome. Hugs, Nilda

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  9. Fantabulous oh my don't you just hate when people merge words but what the hey. This is gorgeous x

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  10. You know, Donna, I have a tattoo with a heart and flower, so I'm quite fond of your tattoo inspired card. Love the fabulous design and great tat colors!

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  11. I love your card and the mimic of a wonderful tattoo. Love the fab colors and design.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  12. Wow! I love this Donna! Digging the layers as always! A really unique Mother's Day card!

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  13. Whoa! striking! Love it, Miss Donna!

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  14. Beautiful girlfriend! Love the colors and all the layers. I knew you were going to create a knock out card from our phone conversation. You nailed this challenge! TFS

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  15. that is swahhhh--weet girlie...you always make the most creative pieces using your Big E and DS...I truly need to come and pick your brain girl...I love this piece...Hugs

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  16. Oh Donna this is gorgeous. That heart cut is one of my absolute favs.

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  17. I soooo love this creation, the layers are fabulous and the elements added with the gems is perfect :)

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  18. Fabulous job on this card! I love the red/black colors and the roses! TFS

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  19. That is so beautiful! I love the color combo, glitter and bling!

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  20. So fab Donna! You totally nailed the tatoo look!

    (-: Heidi

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  21. Oh Donna! This is SO cool! I really like this..now how come you don't feel the same for piercings! LOL! Hope you've been enjoying the weather..gorgeous!

    xoxo

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  22. Oh, goodness!! Love the red and yellow and all those gorgeous layers!

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  23. Not only do I know Mom's with tats, I know Grandmoms with tats! LOL! This is another fabulous creation, Donna! I really like the bright bold colors and the cuts you used are perfect!
    hugs, Sharon

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  24. I think I've seen tats that look just like this. Fantastic job, Donna. It drove me nuts this week leaving a card flat. After the glitter incident with Payton there was no way I was going for layers. LOL

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  25. Simply gorgeous. I love the colors and everything.

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  26. Another great one Donna and that is exactly what I thought of when I seen it, a tattoo! My oldest son would love this, I may have to show it to him and tell him this will be his next tattoo, LOL!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  27. Love the tat idea...makes for a great card! Another reason that Indie Art is one of my fav carts.

    :D

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  28. This project has "Donna" written all over it! Totally your signature style. Perfect use of the challenge. So sorry I couldn'lt play along this week.

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  29. Love your Tattoo card.!! Yup, I know mothers with tattoos and I happen to be one. As a matter of fact I have one on my ankle that looks a lot like your card except it has my older daughters name instead of mother. How the heck do get your cards to look like they were carved out of wood and painted?

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  30. Another fabulous creation Donna!

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  31. This is gorgeous Donna and I think if you didn't say anything about it being a tat no one would know. Great card!

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Thanks for making my day!