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Monday, March 9, 2015

Think Spring! BBTB2 Challenge

Hello crafty friends, it is a busy Monday here. Taking MIL to see the radiologist to get her radiation treatments set up. She will be going everyday for 5 weeks and I will taking her. Hubby has a CAT scan this afternoon as his cancer marker keeps going up, so now doc wants to see what is going on. I don't understand how he can feel so good when the marker is going up. I sure hope that the CAT scan doesn't show the cancer is growing. This journey is still so stressful and now MIL has been added to the mix with her cancer. I swear they are going to put me in the grave. lol Yes, I'm being over dramatic, but it stressful for me.

 Anyway on to why we are here for today. It is Monday as you all know that when Monday's roll around it's time for a new challenge over at BBTB2. My sweet friend and BBTB2 leader Susan has issued our challenge this week and she has chosen for us all to use a birdcage on our project. Not really sure how I wanted to go with this challenge at first, but then I got to playing around on the Explore design studio and just came up with my card. I welded a square doily from Mother's Day cartridge onto a square adjusting my sizing to make it the size of an A2 card base and cut it out in pink. I layer chocolate card stock behind the doily. Then I cut a birdcage out that I like, it came from the French Manor cartridge. I layered the birdcage onto a SB oval mat. Then I dressed up the doily and birdcage with punched out flowers using little Studio G punches-love these for when you want some tiny punched shapes. Then I added some liquid pearls to my flowers as well as added a MCT die cut butterfly to the cage. And lastly punched the word window shape from SU to place my sentiment on. My sentiments came from a Cardz TV Stamp set. I also finished off the inside of my card with another SB oval, some more of the punched flowers and my sentiment. 

 I hope you will go over to BBTB2 to see what inspiration my DT sisters have for you and then I hope you will cut a Cricut birdcage to put on your project and link up with us. You know we love it when you get crafty with us!

 As always, thank you so much for dropping by today. Your visits always mean so much to me and your comments really make my day! Crafty hugs, Brenda

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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    This is so pretty, Brenda. Love the paper, flowers and the birdcage. You
    You have a lot to deal with. It's stressful just reading about dealing with 2 cancer patients. Bless you. Hope your hubby gets good news. I will be praying for all of you.

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  2. LisaMarch 9, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    This is so gorgeous, Brenda!! I love the birdcage!! The background design is so beautiful!! Praying for you, your hubby and MIL. I hope you hubby gets good news and your MIL's treatment goes well. Hugs!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  3. Valentyna KomisarenkoMarch 9, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Brenda, I just love your birdcage! Looks so real, I mean 3D. And that leafy frame and flowers are so pretty!
    Sorry for all that stress, you're going through. Bless you.

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  4. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Brenda this card is so pretty. I love all those little flowers. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but it seems you also have strong faith. There is no way somebody could make this beautiful card and not have faith. I send blessings to you and your family!
    -DT Kelly

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  5. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comMarch 9, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Brenda this is so beautiful. I am so glad you can find some time to scrap with all that is going on with Dwayne and your MIL. You deserve some special time. Love you lady!

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  6. Brenda in INMarch 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    What a great spring card. I love the pink and brown together and that tiny bird is so cute. I'm so sorry about your MIL and hubby. I hope there is good news for him.

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  7. SueMarch 9, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous Brenda! really pretty I love it...it's really stressing when you have people you love being ill I can totally empathise with you lots and lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  8. Carol LMarch 9, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Wow Brenda, this is so beautifully detailed with those great ferns and flowers!! I love the birdcage with that special spring bird inside, and the butterfly accent looks amazing! Those tiny daisies are so petite and adorable! I love everything about this card! I'm so sorry you have to have cancer strike 2 family members, but they're both blessed to have you looking after them and seeing them through all the treatments, disappointments, and heartbreak! Stay strong and keep smiling! Life is good :)

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  9. Maarit at Violets CornerMarch 9, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Fabulous textures Brenda!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  10. jimlynnMarch 9, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Oh WOW Brenda! This is a stunning card! So many wonderful details on here and it's just gorgeous! LOVE IT!!!!
    Bless you and all that you're going through right now too. Hugs!
    Lynn

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  11. CarolineMarch 9, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the birdcage and all the pretty flowers. The doily is so pretty and such a pretty backdrop to your flowers and birdcage! I will pray that you have strength to handle the battles of your loved ones. Do take care of yourself, Brenda, my friend. You are an amazing lady.

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  12. MaryHMarch 9, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Yowsers, you're not being overly dramatic! You are being overly stressed & busy. Here's a big hug - because you need it! Loving this pretty bird card. That background is awesome, so impressive with the pink frills over the neutral background. The black cage was just the right touch of drama to sport that checked butterfly and I'm liking the tiny posies too. I'm definitely thinking spring. Off to see your earlier post, which I evidently missed! You hang in there, kiddo. Hugs & TFS. MM

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  13. Karla YungwirthMarch 10, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    Brenda, this card is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you welded the shapes together - and the brown and pink is beautiful together. Sorry to hear it's been so stressful. Hugs. Karla

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  14. Kellie 0:)March 10, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Gee brandy you have so much going on in your life. Many big hugs for you.

    Your creation here is soon gorgeous. Love it all.
    TFS

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  15. VeerleMarch 10, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Love your birdcage card Brenda especially that gorgeous background. Awesome ! I hope your hubby's scan gave some good news ?? Here's a huge hug for you X X X X X X Love, Veerle

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  16. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorMarch 10, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Such a very pretty card!! Love the sweet bird cage.... very vintage looking cage... and gosh I am sorry to hear about hubby's marker going up and about your MIL... prayers are being sent your way my friend!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  17. Tina CampbellMarch 10, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Sweetie twin you need a big Cyber (((((hug)))) wow I would be stressed out too. Prayers for Wayne for some good today from the tests and for you MIL and YOU too! Lovely card and it does make me think of spring love to hear the birds sing this time of the year. Take care my friend
    Hugs, Tina

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  18. Leslie GermainMarch 10, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Brenda! I am sure it is all stressful with both your MIL and hubby! I hope his CAT scan goes well. Keeping you in my prayers. And your card is beautiful. LOVE thinking about Spring with all this snow still on the ground. Love that birdcage and your decorative background!!

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  19. BonnieMarch 10, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    I love this birdcage and the beautiful, lacy background! The Butterfly and little flowers look like Spring! Prayers for peaceful days ahead!

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  20. Sheila HMarch 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Your background is so delicate. Love the bird in the cage.

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  21. MackieMade Paper CreationsMarch 10, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Your card is absolutely beautiful! Love the background!

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  22. JudyMarch 11, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    This card is beautiful. Loving the cuts and colors. Have a great week. :)

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  23. SharonMarch 12, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Oh my!! This is just beautiful Brenda!!! I so love how you made the bg!! Looks fabulous. And that birdcage is great. Love all of the little bitty flowers, too. And that butterfly is so very pretty!!! :)

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  24. DIANA L.March 12, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    WOW!!! i love this the background is a beautiful frame for your birdcage my twin. Have a blessed day Brenda.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  25. Scrapping GirlMarch 12, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Holy cow, do you have a lot on your plate! Wishing for strength for you while you are being the rock for your family. Love how this turned out-the background especially is fabulous!!!! The whole thing makes me feel like spring! We are actually having a couple of warm days-it got up to 75 yesterday, so it FEELS like spring. My daffodils are poking some shoots aboveground. I was saying to my daffodils that they should not be fooled-it will no doubt snow again and they will be toast if they decide to come up now….LOL!
    :)
    Michelle

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  26. Anita in FranceMarch 14, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    So delicate and pretty, Brenda ... just the perfect breath of sweet spring! Sending warm thoughts and prayers across the pond to you all! Anita :)

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Thank you for your comments. I enjoy reading each and everyone of them and love when you stop by to visit me for a spell. I will be stopping by shortly to visit you too. I so appreciate you! Crafty hugs, Brenda