By way of announcement, I just want to let you know that after about 4 years as DT Coordinator, and over 4 years on the ODBD Design Team, I am stepping down from the DT Coordinator position. This will give me less time on the computer and hopefully help with my pain levels. I hope to stay on the team for as long as possible, but one step at a time is the way we walk right now.
So anyway... with that said... Kelley has decided that once again this month instead of a blog hop, she has posted the DT projects on the ODBD Blog, but the details for the cards are all on our own blogs. Kelley will be choosing one random winner from one of the designers blog comments to receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used towards the purchase of stamps. You have until August 3, 2013 at 9:00pm EST to leave your comments on the designers blogs. The Winner will be posted on the ODBD Blog on August 4th, so be sure to check back there to see if you have won.
So now for my card detail... for my first card I used the set Peaches. I stamped the image and sentiment on the jar label with Memento, and colored with Copics. I cut the image with a past die release, the ODBD Elegant Ovals. The designer paper is Websters Pages Park Dr and the ribbon is from the same collection. I have sponged everything with Distress Ink. I popped up the paper pieced jar lid on dimentionals and adhered my image to a cork layer. I embellished with the new ODBD Custom Foliage Dies and Spellbinders Cherry Blossoms for the little flowers. The doily is from my kitchen :) and is also sponged for a bit of distressing. Tiny pearls embellish the flowers and finish it off.
For my second project, I created this card, using another new set, Strawberries, as well as a past release Gingham Background. The image is stamped with Memento ink and colored with Copics. The sentiment is cut with the ODBD Custom Recipe Card and Tags Die, the image is cut with the ODBD Elegant Ovals, and the Flourish embellishment is from the newly released ODBD Foliage Dies (LOVE!!!). My mat for the image is embossed with a basket weave folder and cut with a SB Lattice Rectangle from Craft. The top punch is EK Success, also from craft. The white layer on the bottom is an MS card pack I bought a while ago to use just as cards, but I find that layering them on to my cards makes a very pretty layer as well. The bow is seam binding with a hand crocheted flower added.
Here are the sets and new dies used for these cards:
Here are the additional ODBD products used:
Thank you for stopping by!
For more inspiration using the August Release you can see the other Designers projects on the ODBD Blog, or visit their blog links below:
Dawn * Sabrina * Lori * Grace * Sandee * Julie * Chris * Cathy * Lisa * Angie * Silke *Audrey * Tosh
Blessings,
Blessings,
50 comments:
Grace, I am sooooooo happy that you will be staying on the team...ODBD would never be the same without you! Thanks for all of the hard work you have put in for us....baby-sitting is not easy! lol!! Now, about these two fabulous works of art.....I look forward to seeing your creations each and every time....your details and designs are always amazing and awe-inspiring!!!! Love you!!!!!
Wow Grace... where do I start! I love the soft peach tones on the first card with those precious flowers. I love how you nestled everything around the sentiment panel. And the second one... YUM! Love the crisp feel of the red and white! Perfection! {[hugs}}
Pure cuteness, love it, hugs, Marion
Both cards are just fabulous, Grace!! I love the cork on the first and the crocheted flower on the second!! Well done!!!
It would be a GREAT LOSS to ODB if you were to quit!!!!!!!:( You're a "FIXTURE" you know Grace!! :) I DO HOPE you're feeling better SOON!!!!!!!!!:)
LOOOOOOOOVE BOTH of your cards!!!!!LOOOOOOVE the cork & the doily on the first card & I ADORE your second card!!!!!!!! WHO DOESN'T LOVE STRAWBERRIES????? This will be a set EVERYONE will WANT!!!!!!! You've FEATURED IT WELL!!!!!!!!:)PERFECT JOB!!!!!!!!!!:)
Wow! Grace!!! I love the little piece of cork on your first card! So cute!!! And the gingham BG on the second card just makes the card so homey and sweet!!!
The cards are beautifully done and I love your choice of embellishments.
Your cards are absolutely beautiful...they remind me of being at home and helping my mother can. I now can and gift my friends with my goods. These cards are inspiration for me to have a warm card such as these to accompany the fruits of my labor. Fabulous cards, thanks for sharing your talent.
Love, love, love the country look of your cards. As a gardener with lots of garden produce, these stamps and dies are fabulous!
ODBD new August stamps and dies are like that 'coming home' feeling! So warm, like Grandma's house. We are in the canning season now, and I was immediately attracted to your cards. You did such a marvelous job! Let's always give thanks to our Father for His bountiful blessings that fall like dew upon us-new every morning!
Deborah Garber
So beautiful. I just bought some cork and you've given me wonderful inspiration to pull it out and make a card. Love everything about both cards. Thanks for inspiring me.
Two beautiful cards Grace - wonderful layers, die cuts, papers and colors! Lovely new ODB stamp sets!
Amazing cards. Love the flourish you used.
Wow Grace!! Your cards are gorgeous as always!! Your coloring is gorgeous and I just adore your added flourishes, details, and layers!! Stunning as always my friend!! HUGS!
Chris
Both are beautiful, Grace! Your colors, coloring and layouts are just fabulous. So many beautiful details and colorful papers. Really wonderful!
Such beautiful cards! You are such an inspiration. I'm glad that you will remain on the DT :-) Blessings to you as you try to overcome your pain.
I am wordless! Your cards are so country elegant. I love your strawberry with the green spot-so realistic! Beautiful work, I loved pouring over them.
Love the layouts on your cards. These are really pretty.
So very sorry to hear that you are in pain, but I admire that you are doing the right thing to take care of yourself. Just said a prayer for you.
Love both of your cards....you always add so much artistic loveliness! The plaid and gingham look wonderful together, and cork really sets off the main element. Love the many ways you added depth and texture to the second card...including that sweet crocheted blossom. Thanks so much for sharing, and I do pray that you find relief from the pain you are experiencing.
Happy to hear you'll stay w/ODBD! I hope shifting responsibilities will help w/your pain! Your cards are outstanding! Love the cork. (I do miss the music though...)
Such beautiful artwork! Your attention to detail and the layers you add are gorgeous!
Grace, wow - how gorgeous these are!! Not one single detail has been overlooked - I love all the dies and your warm inviting colors - I just want to stop over and visit your kitchen right now :)!!! I always love your work but these cards are somehow even more special. Hugs,
Audrey
Gorgeous cards. REally enjoyed both cards on this my first look at ODB August release. I'm new and loving what I see!
I gotta have those dies! Grace, stunning work--as usual!! Love it all!
Very effective layers! I must try more of that myself. Love your inspirational cards!
Love the cork & the gingham flowers - very cute touch! Both cards are gorgeous. Good luck to you, we will miss your creativity!
Love this set & love your cards!
Penny G
Grace, sweet Grace, I am speechless! Your cards are out of this world! Such perfect coloring and the layouts....fabulous! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Sorry to hear of your difficulties - I hope some rest helps you manage your pain. At least you have this as an outlet and how much fun is that?!? I love both of your cards. The dimension and variation in texture is fantastic. I especially like the use of cork on the first card, it contrasts so well with the lacy texture of the doily.
Great cards designs and I like your use of cork.
Fabulous colors and designs to showcase the new stamps and dies!
Beautiful cards Grace - and yes there is a time to step back, and you have done a wonderful job over the past four years.
Blessings
Maxine
What beautiful cards. Love them. TFS.
D~
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
I know I sound like a broken record, but once again your cards are so beautiful!!!
As my kitchen table is piled high with jam getting ready for the Faisal, I was happy to see the new pickles and strawberry and can jars stamps and dies. I give gifts of jam to my past clients so this months's stamps are really exciting as they will make great gifts cards with the jam. Love your cards Grace,
Your work is always wonderful and such attention to detail. I love looking at your work, it never disappoints.
very pretty!! love all the layers and diecuts!
Grace, these are simply BEAUTIFUL!!! Love them both!!! ~S~
love the framing on these gorgeous cards!!! your basket of strawberries look good enough to eat!!
Fun, country kitchen feel when I look at your cards! The cork is a great addition, lovely combo of papers, patterns, colors & ribbon too.
Just love the colors you chose.
Both cards are beautifully done!
Very Creative cards. Love the combination of the fruits and the flourishes.
Candy Meyers
wishing you all the best as you continue your healing... your card is just lovely, the coloring of your strawberries makes them good enough to eat, and love all the dies, great borders and greenery!
Dear Grace...I am always inspired by your gorgeous creations! Your layers and combinations of elements are simply stunning! LOVE the cork layer on your first card and the mesh and floral accent on the second! I'm so glad you will be continuing to share your talent on the ODBD team! Hugs!
Your cards just ooze warmth and charm Grace!! Love your sweet little plaid jar lid on the first, along with the cork frame!! And your strawberries are so beautifully colored and framed with texture!! Gorgeous!! You never cease to inspire!
Fabulous cards!! Love the bright colors used on both of them!
Dear Grace!
So sorry to hear that your health is not up to par. so very wise to look after yourself.
I always love your creations and these two are beautiful.The dies you have used are lovely and so is your colouring.
Prayers for you dear Grace.
Hugs Maz
What great cards- so summery!!!
Oh Gasp...Grace these two are just right GORGEOUS! so glad you atre still making cards, and not stopping that...I would miss your beautiful creations!! Hope you heal well...and Keep on with the peachy cards!!
Hugs Jan
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