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Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Cuttlebug Spot - Hatpins

This month the Cuttlebug Spot Challenges are all about embellishments, and we're starting this week with:

'Hatpins'

Now, I've always been a little scared of using pins on my cards...so this is a first for me. I didn't have any ready-made hatpins, so made a couple using some of my beading supplies. If you'd like to have a go at making your own, one of my Cuttlebug Spot DT buddies,Theresa, has a fab tutorial. I've used a Penny Black image, 'Dream a dream' on my card, together with some gorgeously flowery 'Wisteria' papers by BasicGrey. I embossed (or rather 'de-bossed', as I put my paper in the folder upside down!) the plain paper using my Cuttlebug 'Floral Fantasy' folder, then sanded over the surface, and distressed all of the edges. I added some Prima flowers, a Hero Arts sentiment (from the 'Cupcakes' set), and a few adhesive pearls, before securing my hatpins with some organza ribbon.


I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
For more inspiration, please visit the Cuttlebug Spot to see the fabulous creations by my lovely DT buddies.
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9 comments:

  1. Jannie1 March 2011 at 20:20

    O my gosh, what a cutiepetutie! Love that bear and the pins are such a soft touch! Love it!!!
    But I am bi-est....I am a fan :)

    love
    Jannie

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  2. MIE(Mieko)2 March 2011 at 00:36

    It's so cute.Love the bear.Thanks for joining us at Basic Grey Challenge.
    hugs,Mieko,xx

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  3. flowerdisco2 March 2011 at 02:36

    lovely helen. the pins are so much fun ;p

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  4. Donna2 March 2011 at 03:06

    Helen, this is adorable! Love the image and your use of the stickpins. Fun card!

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  5. Liz's creative corner2 March 2011 at 18:00

    Aw this is so cute, love the image, the soft papers and the lovely pins, thanks for joining into our challenge at Basic Grey, hugs Liz xx

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  6. DonnaMundinger2 March 2011 at 19:58

    How sweet, Helen! And such pretty pins. xxD

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  7. Renkata3 March 2011 at 17:28

    ohh wow such a happy Spring card. Fantastic dear.
    Thanks for join us at the Crazy Challenge.

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  8. ladyjanet_563 March 2011 at 20:19

    Gorgeous card & colours, I love the flowers & image too. Thanks for joining in at OSCC, Janet

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  9. Kerry5 March 2011 at 19:34

    Super cute card, the image is adorable.

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x