Monday, 31 January 2011

BBTB2 HEARTS CHALLENGE AND BLOGHOP!




























Hello everyone
Well it's the end of January already and time for another BBTB2 bloghop!
The challenge this week has been set by the wonderfully talented Maria who asked us to use the Lovestruck 2010 Cricut cartridge and to create a scrapbook page or card which had to include two hearts. I have this cart so was good to go but if you don't have this cart there is an array of hearts to be found on lots of other carts!
My card is 6X6 and the polka dot paper is from MME Lush collection. I took the gorgeous heart and into  DS, framed it with a square from Plantin School cart and then used hide contour to hide the outer line of the heart and welded the two together. I like this effect as the heart is then cut out either straight in to you card or layer as I have done. I used a corner rounder to soften the corners and pop dotted the layer on to my card and then cut a small red heart again from Lovestruck which I embossed with one of the little Cuttlebug folders from the Heart 3x3 cut and emboss set. My little border of red felt boys and girls with hearts is from Hobbycraft and I tied a little black and white gingham bow to the top of the heart with a little felt heart. The sentiment is computer generated , font is Gigi.
Now on to the bloghop! You should have reached my blog from the super talented Krista and now it's time to hop over and feast your eyes on the gorgeous card Susan has to show you! Don't forget to leave a comment to  let me know you've visited to be in with the chance to win some candy. Please leave me contact details and I will make a random draw on Saturday 5th February!

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Thanks so much for popping in to visit!
Juliexx

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51 comments:

  1. LesleyfromWI31 January 2011 at 15:06

    Gorgeous and I love the black, red & white combo colors.
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  2. Carole Beath31 January 2011 at 15:27

    What a wonderful card,Julie. I love the paper textures, the heart is fantastic and I love the color combo and that sweet sentiment.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  3. DonnaMundinger31 January 2011 at 15:27

    OMG, Julie! I'm LOVING this card! Need to try that DS technique with the cuts on this cart. The effect is gorgeous and you know I'm lovin' the color scheme! LOL FABULOUS, girlfriend! xxD

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  4. Bobbi31 January 2011 at 16:02

    What a cute card. Love the felt border. bobbim1271[at]yahoo[dot]com. TFS

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  5. Kimberly Pate | KP Kre8tions31 January 2011 at 16:23

    Black and Red for Valentine’s Day, not a likely combination but they make for such a beautiful card.

    Kimberly
    Kimberly.pate@gmail.com

    http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/2011/01/scrapping-rookie.html

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  6. Grandma Bugs Place31 January 2011 at 16:27

    That is a lovely card! Thanks for sharing with us. Love the ribbon!
    Marcie
    mrgrandmabug@gmail.com
    http://www.marciespaper.blogspot.com/

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  7. jennyplace231 January 2011 at 16:37

    Beautiful card and I just love the colours, so much great details. TFS
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  8. Sandi31 January 2011 at 17:02

    Julie, the boarder, the polka dot background, the color, the design, cohesive and beautiful. Hugs

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  9. Tanya31 January 2011 at 17:23

    Great card! Love that border!! :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  10. jessica31 January 2011 at 17:33

    Beautiful! Love the black,red and white.
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  11. Crystal31 January 2011 at 17:45

    I love red/black/white, one of my all time favorite combination s! Thanks for sharing! wkucmb at gmail dot com

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  12. Bunnyfreak31 January 2011 at 17:50

    Love how you hid the outside coutors.

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  13. Unknown31 January 2011 at 18:11

    Awesome card love the cut and colors!!!
    Cindy

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  14. Loopylou.31 January 2011 at 19:55

    ooooh julie that is just so elegant and gorgeous hun, i love it huge hugs Lou xx

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  15. Audrey Frelx31 January 2011 at 20:05

    Julie, what a pretty card! Love black, white and red anything! Those colors just work well and look great together!

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  16. Susan31 January 2011 at 20:12

    Beautifull done ~ terrific work in DS! LOVE your people border.
    SusanJ in Atlanta
    SJuskowiak@aol.com

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  17. Tabitha31 January 2011 at 20:34

    Love your card. The colors are my favorite. I really would love to find that felt trim. Thanks for sharing, now hopping along....
    tabitha4cm at yahoo dot com

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  18. Craftbugmum31 January 2011 at 20:41

    WOW, Julie what a wonderful card. You have done such a lovely job, super colours and thanks for sharing it with us.
    Hugs
    Fi xx

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  19. Bella and Aidees Mom31 January 2011 at 22:04

    Julie,
    I love this..Wow..Everyone is spotin the Black, Red, and White..POPS! This reminds me of a layout...Very well done...Hugs,Krista

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  20. Bella and Aidees Mom31 January 2011 at 22:06

    OOPs..Sportin..not spotin...Geez...Spell Check..LOL...Krista

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  21. VinDeeLoo31 January 2011 at 22:23

    Love the colors. They were my wedding colors.

    VinDeeLoo
    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  22. katieo31 January 2011 at 22:32

    The embossing looks great I think I may have to get this cart the cuts are so inrticate,

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  23. Sharon31 January 2011 at 23:24

    This is just beautiful! Love it!! The red, white and black is just so pretty together. Love the red felt border! :)
    anmeron at alabamabroadband dot net

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  24. ScrappyScavenger31 January 2011 at 23:26

    I love your choice of papers! Your card is sooo cute! Thanks for sharing! ScrappyScavenger at yahoo

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  25. LaLa31 January 2011 at 23:52

    I LOVE your card! So pretty!

    ~Lauren
    queen_lade at yahoo.com

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  26. FMonty1 February 2011 at 00:33

    What a fab card. Love how the red just jumps at you! TFS!

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  27. BuggaBeeAndMe1 February 2011 at 01:00

    Beautiful! Something I need to try! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. TeresaK1 February 2011 at 01:21

    Those colors are perfect for this card! Love the Cuttlebug embossing too! Thanks for a chance to win!
    Teresa
    happiqueen at aol dot com

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  29. Raquel SK1 February 2011 at 01:37

    Wow! I love the graphics on this card, it really keeps your attention. The colors are so nice with this particular cut. Very cool!

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  30. Debra1 February 2011 at 01:55

    Love that paper doll and heart border! Adorable! Very nice. luvreading53@comcast.net

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  31. kristyscraps1 February 2011 at 03:40

    This looks so rich and complex, yet reading your description, it is totally doable! Thank you!
    kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

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  32. Maria1 February 2011 at 04:02

    I love what you did with the heart Julie! The background paper is perfect with the white heart :-)
    Maria

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  33. **Treefrog**1 February 2011 at 04:03

    Oh Julie this is Beautiful! I love how you welded the heart into the card base, Perfect! I work for Hallmark and this reminds me of one of the Hallmark cards, only yours actually looks much prettier!!! I like the people ribbon along the bottom of the card too!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  34. ibecircled.blogspot.com1 February 2011 at 04:08

    Very, Very Nice and the way you created this is awesome!! Love It!! New follower and come by and visit and become a follower as well!! TFS!!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann

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  35. Kathy's Kreative Spot1 February 2011 at 09:17

    Very striking card, i love the color and all the detail.

    Kathy
    katsews at gmail dotcom

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  36. Riet1 February 2011 at 20:03

    What a gorgeous card Julie.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  37. Donna2 February 2011 at 00:43

    Julie, what a gorgeous card. Love the color combination. So romantic!

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  38. VeronicaA2 February 2011 at 04:08

    I just love that gorgeous heart. The effect is amazing. Beautifully executed! Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  39. Pam D2 February 2011 at 06:25

    Very nice! I love everything red, black and white. Great job. TFS!

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  40. Pam D2 February 2011 at 06:27

    Oops! Forgot my info.
    pdela-torre@wavecable.com
    Thanks!

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  41. Lisa Schipritt2 February 2011 at 09:46

    Julie-love your trifold card...will you put it on your blog and tell how you made it??? It is a great card!!!

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  42. Norma2 February 2011 at 10:20

    love your card! that heart is gorgeous.
    mainelytwigs@yahoo.com

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  43. Amanda2 February 2011 at 18:53

    Love this card! Very elegant! TFS!

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  44. JustYolie2 February 2011 at 20:08

    Your card is gorgeous!! TFS!

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  45. "Um Buggin"2 February 2011 at 20:28

    Julie, what a cute and adorable card my friend. Love that little boy/girl border on the bottom. A perfect valentine card for the sweetheart, with awesome colors. Fantastic take on the challenge girlfriend!

    Hugz, xx

    ~L~

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  46. PeggyLovesVintage3 February 2011 at 19:27

    This has got to be one of my favorites! I love everything about it, the colors, the heart cut outs, the felt border - absolutely everything. Totally Awesome!

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  47. A Little Time3 February 2011 at 21:33

    Oh, this is so cute!! I really like the red/black and white color combo. I LOVE how you combined the two hearts. I wish I'd think of these things!! :P

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  48. Linda4 February 2011 at 03:54

    Love your color choices and the cut is just gorgeous!! TFS some beautiful work..I am now a new follower....I look forward to returning!
    lindamcintosh at verizon dot net

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  49. Leah4 February 2011 at 18:40

    Oh that is so beautiful!!!! Love the paper and textures.

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  50. Lori1brat6 February 2011 at 02:59

    Julie, this card is GORGEOUS ! The red white and black just POP together ... VERY classy !!!
    Hugs - Lori

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  51. liz at liz's paper loft6 February 2011 at 03:34

    just beautiful! I love that lacy heart! great color choice too!
    liz :o)

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