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Monday, March 21, 2011

Happy Birthday, Robin (FCCB)

It's Robin's birthday - and everybody at Fantabulous Cricut is celebrating!  Robin is the wonderful creator and leader of the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.  It has been such a delight to get to know Robin over the past number of months and I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with her.  Happy Birthday, Robin!

This week's challenge at Fantabulous Cricut is to make a birthday-themed card or project, such as a banner, centrepiece, layout... You choose!  I opted to make a card.
I made my card using Stretch Your Imagination.  This isn't a cartridge that I have used much but as I was looking for birthday cakes, this one came up in my search and I fell in love with not only the tall cake but the whimsical frame to go with it. (I also noticed a few other fun images in the handbook.  I'm going to have to spend some more time with this cartridge!)

In order to create the white mat for behind the frame, I simply hid the inner contours of the image.  After cutting, I ran the white mat through my Cuttlebug, using the Happy Birthday folder.  I had to run it through twice, turning at a 90 degree angle in order to emboss the bottom portion of the mat.  This folder lends itself quite nicely for that.  I then cut the frame itself in black.  I added pink gemstones all around the frame as well.

I used some chunky glitter crystals for the cake itself and then layered all the other pieces.  I used Pop Dots to adhere the cake to the mat.  I punched some corners to match and finally tied on a pink bow for a final touch.  I love the way this card turned out - and I hope Robin does too!

Head over to Fantabulous Cricut to wish Robin a happy birthday - and to submit your birthday card creation in this week's challenge. 
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31 comments:

  1. DanaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Love it. (Fellow Design Team)

    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  2. BesthobbyevaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Kate - this is absolutely adorable. I have this cartridge as well and I need to play with it some more. I am loving the cake and the frame. The embossing is just the perfect touch for the card.

    Laurie

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  3. Tanya~Studio 5380March 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Kate this is a wonderful card! I love that pink, black and white combo...so girly!

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  4. Angi BarrsMarch 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a sweet birthday card. I love the colors and the glitter crystals on the cake. Fab idea. :)

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  5. NatashaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a great card. I think I'm going to have to pull out SYI and take another good look at it. Thanks for sharing.

    Natasha
    craftingwithnatasha.blogspot.com

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  6. Rhonda EmeryMarch 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love this card kate it is so neat. It is sure another one of your amazing cards. love it.

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  7. MelissaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I am lovin your card!!! I would like to scrap lift if you don't mind!

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  8. Lisa NorrisMarch 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Very cute! I love the colors you used and the tall, skinny cake! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Lisa N.
    prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

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  9. Robin's Creative CottageMarch 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Gorgeous cake card, and the crystals on the cake make it look so yummy!!! Love it! And thank you for the b-day wishes Kate :)

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  10. SaundraMarch 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love this card, Kate! It is just so fun. I haven't used this cartridge in a while. I may need to take a look at it again.

    Hugs,
    Saundra :)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    LOVE this! The chunky glitter on the cake is a great little touch!

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  12. Maria ElenaMarch 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    What a great card Kate ! Love it.
    Have a great Monday ;-)
    Maria Elena~
    http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

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  13. SarahMarch 21, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow...not much more I can say but this card is fabulous!

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  14. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    This turned out so super cute! I have always wanted to use this cut but never have! It is so fun!

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  15. marg0006March 21, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Kate, their is no way that I know to contact you. I tried thru the followers link but I ended up sending a message to myself. You posted a .comment on my blog and I tried to answer right away for a giveaway. Please contact me at:marg0006@verizon.net.

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  16. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I love it, Kate. Cute and unique! I love it stretched!

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  17. AprilMarch 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    This is such a wonderful card! I love the colors and the cake. Sorry to hear you had more snow! it will be 82 here tomorrow!

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  18. AnitaMarch 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    This card is awesome! Love the colors!! I'm giving away April Showers seasonal cartridge on April 2nd. Come on over for a chance to win!! Anita
    http://Scrappingwithglitter@blogspot.com

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  19. NormaMarch 22, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Lovely card Kate!! Love the elongated look and the PINK with black:) TFS
    Hugs

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  20. Crafting MisfitMarch 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I think this is my favorite bday card I have seen in awhile!
    Www.craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

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  21. Bernadet RodakowskiMarch 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this card! Chic, fun, great colors - LOVE it! Best yet, I just picked up the SYI card for a song. Can't wait to participate in the challenge this week!

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  22. NatashaMarch 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Kate, I've passed on a blog award to you. Please visit my blog to claim.

    Natasha
    craftingwithnatasha.blogspot.com

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  23. MiamiKelMarch 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    OH Happy Birthday to Robin! Kate, this is absolutely gorgeous! Love the color combo - the pink and black and white are a vision! It's so striking and bold and yet just has such elegance and flair! Well done, so classy and lovely! Thank you, also, for the lovely blog comments - every day is a learning (curve!) experience and I know somehow we'll muddle through :) Blessings to you! xoxo

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  24. TracyMarch 23, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Such a fun card. Love the detail.

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  25. MaquelMarch 23, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Kate! I love this card! So cute! I may have to scraplift!! hope you don't mind! ;)

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  26. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasMarch 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    YAY!!! I found your blog! (It was saying you didn't have one! BUT I knew you would). I have had a big scroll through through all your 'small BUT FABULOUS bits of paper' and I'm in scrappin heaven and I'm following! Thanks also for all your comments on my blog - I think I'll install a cyber-lounge on my blog so you can come hang out there anytime! I love waking up to your sunshine! Make room for Jacob!

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  27. Linda KaiserMarch 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Kate: This card is amazing! I love the cute design. I am so going to borrow!

    PS Thanks again for all your nice commnets on my blog.

    Linda

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  28. TraceyMarch 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I really love the whimsical feel to your card Kate. The chunky looking glitter really does look like icing! Ages ago when I bought this cartridge, I thought it would be the only one I'd ever need, it has so much on it. Well, that didn't happen did it! But I really do need to use it more often too.

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  29. TammyMarch 24, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love your card!! Thanks for reminding us that our older carts still have very good images on them!!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Hey Kate, I love your Happy Birthday card! I love black, pink and white together... what a fun card. Great job, as always, with the challenge!!!

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  31. Audrey FrelxMarch 26, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I don't believe I missed this earlier! How cute is this!

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