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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Welcome to the February ODBD Release!

ODBD stamps: Miss You, Life is a Gift, designed by Grace Nywening

Hello friends!  Welcome to the ODBD Feb. release!

I don't know about you, but I am really going to be ready for spring this year!  Here in sunny NC, we've had a really bad year for sickness and lots of dreary days!  So I was very happy when the new ODBD sets were revealed, because they make me think of a beautiful wildflower meadow in the springtime!  I have hope that spring is just around the corner!

Anyway... if you have not had a chance to view the full release, your might can see it HERE.

As always, there are prizes for viewing and commenting on the DT posts:

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until February 2, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on February 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

For my first card above,  I used Miss You for my image, and Life is a Gift for my sentiment.  I love the solid silhouette image for it's many possibilities.  Here, I first masked off an oval (cut with a Spellbinders Petite Oval large) and sponged lightly with distress inks in Broken China and Shaded Lilac.  Then I stamped the image slightly off to the side with Midnight Muse Ink.  I stamped the sentiment on the bottom and matted with Night of Navy and Periwinkle card stock.  The ribbon is really pretty two toned wired ribbon from my local store, and the pearls are from AC Moore.  This is a simple card but I do love how it came out.

For my next card, I used Miss You and stamped it with ColorBox Pigment ink "Moss", then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I cut it with a Spellbinders Heirloom Legacy die.  My card base is Neenah Solar White 140 lb card stock.  On that I layered a piece of yellow card stock from my stash.  Next, I used the SB Heirloom Legacy die for the fancy matting.    On that I layered an ODBD  Doily die cut from American Crafts Welcome Spring design paper.  I cut the die cut in half so I could spread it out to frame my oval the way I wanted.  I popped the oval up on dimensionals.  Next I cut the new and wonderful Happy Birthday Dies from a scrap of Yellow, and from a scrap of green card stock.  I used the green slightly offset to create a shadow for my yellow layer to make it stand out a bit more.  I painted the words with Wink of Stella clear glitter but it does not show in the photo.  :(  I punched 3 tiny butterflies with my MS Punch and glittered them too, and added a little bling, ribbon and flower to embellish.
ODBD stamps: Miss You, Happy Birthday Word dies, Doily Dies, designed by Grace Nywening

In case you missed it, here is a sneak peek I did this week using these dies in a fun and different way:

ODBD Happy Birthday Dies, designed by Grace Nywening
If you'd like more info on how I created this card you can read about it HERE. 


Here are the links to the rest of the team!  Be sure to visit each one and leave a comment to qualify for one of the prizes!!! 

Cathy * Lori * Sandee * Dawn * Julie * Grace * Chris * Lisa * Angie * Silke * Wanda * Sabrina * Audrey
Thank you so much for visiting!!!
Blessings,
at

51 comments:

  1. Angella D. CrockettFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Grace, I love them all!! Your first card, with the beautiful blues, soft sponging, and clever CAS design looks amazing! LOVE the springtime colors of the 2nd....so cheerful and gorgeous!! Your sneak peek is so creative and fun....loved it!! HUGS!!!

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  2. LoisFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    You used one of my favorite techniques of reverse masking on your first card, Grace -- a real beauty!

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  3. CARLA PREDIGERFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Grace, your creations are beautiful. My favorite ones is the first with the blue bow. Loved the sponging effect!

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  4. BeckyFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    All of your creations are gorgeous Grace. I love that top one, very elegant.

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  5. Melissa T.February 1, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I love the idea of masking an oval and then stamping! What a great way to add detail. And your second card with the yellow is nice and cheery. Thank you for sharing! :)

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  6. PattyFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    All beautiful cards!! I am in love with your first one especially!!

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  7. BeckyFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    As always Grace, I am in awe of your talent and interpretation with each creation you make. I love how you used the Queen Anne's Lace image with the inked oval....so elegant. Another must have for my collection !

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  8. DawnFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    lovely samples, Grace! love the simplicity of the first. your peek card is wonderful!!

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  9. SheilaFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    The use of the Queen Anne's Lace with the ink oval...very rich! The other cards are fantastic...

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  10. Jan's Paper FlowersFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    All absolutely beautiful cards, but I keep going back to the first one. That blue really catches my eye and you have made that stamp totally POP. Gorgeous!

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  11. Pattie J.February 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    beautiful cards. I especially love the first one. Blue is favorite color. a well done distressing for the sky. an love that image to set it off.

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  12. Judy HallFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I love the way you off-set the stamp on the oval. Beautiful cards.

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  13. Roseanna CFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Love all your cards, thanks for the inspiration.

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  14. Julie- justwritedesignsFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    These are so pretty, Grace! Love the masking & sponging on your first and the bright spring colors on the other two. Such fun cards!

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  15. MiesjeFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Oh Grace, these are so very pretty! Wonderful techniques too.

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  16. Angelica SchmidtFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    All your cards are absolutely beautiful Grace! Have a Blessed day!

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  17. LilaccardsFebruary 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Nice samples.
    I like the rainbow one with the ballon. I've always liked rainbows. They remind me of God's love for us through his promises.

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  18. Audrey HiltkeFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Grace - your creations always inspire me - your first is so striking - what a beautiful card! The next just makes me smile - the colors are so bright and fun, and your design is beyond creative. Then there's your sneak peak - which I did miss - so am glad to see it now. What a wonderful use of color - your balloons are perfection!
    Blessings!
    Audrey

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  19. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful cards as always. Love the colors on the first one.

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  20. AprilFebruary 1, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    These are so lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Chris Olsen, GlowbugFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    I am impressed that even Alan left a comment for you...if my husband did, I think I would fall over. LOL! Not to prone to go on the computer.

    Both of your cards are gorgeous, Grace!! I just love the springy colors and the textures of the second. The first, though, is my fave!! I just love the blue with the stamping outside of the sponged oval and the luscious bow. Breath taking design my friend!!

    I hope you are having a good Sunday!!
    TTYT!

    hugs,
    Chris

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  22. CherylQuiltsFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Ah, Grace, how cute that Al left you a comment!! What a sweetie! I just love your cards for the release and love how clever you are with the various techniques, making these new stamps and dies really shine! I love each one! Warm hugs, sweet friend!!

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  23. stamper101February 1, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    lovely cards - great job!

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  24. JoAnnFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful cards. I love them all.

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  25. SarahFebruary 1, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Grace, I love both cards, so beautiful. Great job, Sarah W

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Grace does it again, but I'm not surprised. I always love looking at your cards. The cards you've created with the new set are beautiful. I love how the stamp is offset with the blue sponged oval and that gorgeous bow.

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  27. Irish CherokeeFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Hello Grace. Your first card is a very stately and sophisticated beauty. I don't often see a card so well balanced and thought out. Excellent.
    Your second card is bright and gay. The die cuts and colors are terrific choices. Also excellent. - Jim

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  28. HeatherFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Very pretty!! I love the simplicity of that first one. Simple, but really striking!

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  29. Mary R.February 1, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    I love the bright and cheerful colors you selected. I am also ready for Spring! Pretty card:)

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  30. Pamela HaskinFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Grace, your cards are wonderful, as always! I especially like the first one with the oval-color on the background. I have several stamps that I've not had much luck with, but this is the perfect solution! Your card is going in my inspiration folder.

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  31. Sue DFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Wonderful birthday card designs!

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  32. AnnFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Grace, love the rainbow background you used on the 3rd card, and fun ways you used the "Happy Birthday" die. Lovely new releases.

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  33. craftymom205February 1, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Love the cards.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  34. Linda CarsonFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful artwork Grace! Love the monochromatic blues to the colorful springtime yellows and greens! Love your creative style!

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  35. vickienippFebruary 1, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    the cards are beautiful love the dies thank your for sharing your creativity

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  36. Jean BullockFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Even I am usually drawn to cards with die cuts on them, I fell in love with the white and dark blue card. What gorgeous stamping . I love the balance and beauty of this card. Your other cards are beautiful too, but the blue one speaks to me. Well done.

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  37. Lisa LaraFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    These spring and happy creations just make me smile. So lovely Grace. Just love all that luscious blue.

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  38. CathymacFebruary 2, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    What beautiful samples, Grace! Love the masked oval behind the wildflowers on the first and the beautiful layered dies and sparkle on the second! Always gorgeous and inspiring, my sweet friend! Hugs!

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  39. Beth NormanFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful work. The first one really grabbed my attention. I love the whole layout. The reverse masking is awesome.

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  40. Bernadette ShislerFebruary 2, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Lovely cards, Grace! My favorite is the last one with the watercoloring and balloons. I loved how simply you watercolored, yet it made the card really cheery and bright. Perfect for kids' birthdays!

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  41. ConniecrafterFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Love the stamping against the oval background but off centered, so pretty, great framing on the second and love the water color birthday!!

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  42. LeanneFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful creations as always

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  43. Marilyn MathisFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful birthday card. The colors are unique together. Good use of dies. Love the first one too.

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  44. GretaFebruary 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Wonderful cards! I especially like how you stamped the flowers on the first one! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  45. (AJ) ArtJypsy February 2, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    You are so talented. Love these cards.

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  46. Silke LedlowFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Pure gorgeousness....love all the different techniques you have used on your cards! Hugs ~S~

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  47. kiwimeskreationsFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Grace I love your first card - the blues you have used are perfect together.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  48. Sandee ShanabroughFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Grace your cards are all so different and all so beautiful!!! I love you you did the HB die in two different colors on that second card! It's subtle but packs a punch!

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  49. SarahGeorgeFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Such pretty creations Grace. Especially the blue one is simply superb!

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  50. Sabrina JacksonFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Be still my heart! Grace, sweet friend, you have done it again! Such gorgeous samples for this release, I sure cannot pick a favorite as they all are absolutely amazing! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  51. Lisa SomervilleFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Pretty cards, Grace! Wonderful way to showcase the new February release! Love the simplicity to your monochromatic card!

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