dawn... a new day: Can You Believe It?! January 2011…Happy New Year! ODBD January Release Blog Hop and Prizes!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Can You Believe It?! January 2011…Happy New Year! ODBD January Release Blog Hop and Prizes!

Welcome to the first release of 2011! Wow!! Seems like just yesterday we were introducing the new stamps for 2010!

If you came here from Lorelie’s then you’re in the right place, but no worries if you just landed here! Just go back to the ODBD blog and you’ll find the complete hop list.

Here is what you have to do to be eligible to win one of these great prizes:

Visit and leave a comment on each blog on the hop, then return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment:

Telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you could not comment on

Answer the question that is posted on the ODBD Blog (You only need to answer on the ODBD blog)

Be sure to check the ODBD Blog on Jan 3rd to see if you won!

Your prize? Kelley is generously giving FIVE prizes of choice of one set!

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Now, here’s my project

A year or so ago I picked up several of these plaques on a clearance rack. It’s so easy to slap my 5x5 new creation over the old one! This is Butterfly Corner and Full of Grace Faith.

I started by stamping on Basic Grey’s Marjolaine with Ranger’s Pumice Stone.

Then I started painting with acrylic paint over the butterfly and daisies.

The purple paint is Accent Crown Jewels Metallics.

Then, using the Butterfly stamp that matches this corner stamp (and stamp positioner), I stamped in Black Soot and immediately embossed with clear embossing powder. This really makes and image POP! Then I masked the butterfly and did the process again with the corner stamp and Pumice Stone.

The purple oval is also painted with the same Crown Jewels.

I partially cut around the antenna and wing so the Spellbinders ovals could slide under.

Now hop on over
to the
oh-so-talented Chris!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

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Anonymous said...: Beautiful card....how creative to use the acrylic piant....beauriful card....; January 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Sherry said...: Beautiful!!!!; January 2, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Jennifer Haviland said...: Thanks for the details on the evolution of this beautiful card, enjoyed seeing the steps as it progressed!; January 2, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Miss G said...: I love the look, the paint affect is awesome. Thank you for sharing; January 2, 2011 at 12:29 AM
Waipahu CBDO dba Waipahu Community Coalition said...: Amazing project! Great tole painting and the detailing makes it pop! TFS; January 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Maggie said...: You card is just gorgeous. Thank you for giving us the steps you took in making it. I have never seen the steps to this technique before and now I want to try it.; January 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Marie said...: Love the techniques you used on your card! The colors are beautiful, especially the butterfly. Thank you for sharing!; January 2, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Tammy said...: Beautiful Card!!! Happy New Year!!; January 2, 2011 at 1:08 AM
E. Marie said...: This is just beautiful. I love the way you painted the image and then restamped. Amazing job.; January 2, 2011 at 1:19 AM
velta said...: Hello Dawn my old friend! This card is just amazingly beautiful!! You have always been such a talent when it comes to paper crafts...This one is no exception...just love what you have done to this new release...Hope you and yours have had Happy Holidays and a great New Year to come :); January 2, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Becky Dunham said...: Dawn - this card is really a work of art! I love hearing about the process you went thru to create this card. As an artist and a paper crafter, I love the idea of mixing paint with paper crafting! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful creation! Happy 2011 and God Bless!; January 2, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Debby said...: the use of the acrylic paints is absolutely breathtaking. then embossing over it is a pure stroke of genius. stunning card.; January 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM
cardchick's world said...: OH MY!!! so beautiful....and thanks for showing the steps on how you did it...I would luv to give this project a try!; January 2, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Jacquetta said...: Beautifully done...; January 2, 2011 at 2:24 AM
Glenda said...: So beautiful and inspiring!!; January 2, 2011 at 3:14 AM
Robin said...: I love the plaque!

Robin; January 2, 2011 at 4:42 AM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful creation wish my 'playing' around with paint etc produced such great results; January 2, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Marthamh2 said...: Your creativity is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.; January 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Gail Binette said...: Oh my goodness this is so stunning. I have to get my hands on this stamp!; January 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM
Marcia said...: Love the Daisies. Love the creative way of using the stamps.; January 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Auntie Em said...: What a sweet idea! Thanks for showing the steps you used to show how you achieved the finished project.
Thank-you for sharing! :o); January 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM
Barbara said...: Wonderful job.; January 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Antonella said...: Wonderful project! I love the way you painted the flowers and butterfly, what a great project! Hugs, antonella :-); January 2, 2011 at 8:09 AM
marinemomof2 said...: Love, love your card !; January 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM
SueB said...: I love your card and color combo - it's one of my favs - TFS and thanks for the blog hop opp!; January 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Bianca said...: Lovely card, love the colors. Thanks for sharing; January 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Judy P said...: Another card using my favorite color - purple!!! The whole thing is beautiful, so creative. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!!; January 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM
pookiepea said...: Beautiful, I love the bright,vibrant colors.; January 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Deb said...: Absolutely beautiful!

Deb H.; January 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Margaret said...: Love the purple butterfly - what a wonderful gift idea for family and friends!; January 2, 2011 at 10:03 AM
craftymom205 said...: Love your card.; January 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Lorie said...: Wow, this is gorgeous! Wow!; January 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM
dclouser said...: All I can say is that this card is truly a work of art! I'm stunned by your talent!; January 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Marilyn Nimmo said...: Simply amazing--love this!; January 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Linda R said...: The card is amazing and that ribbon just pops!; January 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Anonymous said...: Peggy H

Wow! Awesome card! Love the colors you used, purple is my favorite! Beautiful plaque!

Stamplady5@aol.com; January 2, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Anonymous said...: What a gorgeous plaque Dawn and I love your technique. This is something that I would really like to try. Great looking butterfly!; January 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Sabrina said...: Thanks for the great tutorial! I just love the new Faith and Butterfly collection!; January 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Anonymous said...: Dawn, what a gorgeous card, absolutely love the way that you used the vellum to give the field of flowers a more subtle effect. I posted a comment a few mins. ago under anonymous but didn't see it in print, so I'm posting a second time and adding my name.

Judy Covey; January 2, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Allie Gower said...: Thanks so much for the amazing tutorial. The paint gives such depth, really makes for an amazing presentation,; January 2, 2011 at 10:53 AM
sockamom13 said...: so pretty. I love the way you painted your butterfly & daisies.; January 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Tina said...: Your wall hanging is just beautiful. I especially love how you painted your butterfly and then stamped the butterfly on top to add the details. I might have to try that ... thanks for inspiring me!; January 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM
pamella said...: Your painting added a depth that just stamping could never do. Very pretty!; January 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Cindy said...: Absolutely beautiful...never thought of using paints. Thanks for the walk-thru of the steps.; January 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM
scottiedog [valerie] said...: OOOOHHHHH!!!!!! i want that to hang on my dining room wall!!!!!! :O) [the walls are purple]
it is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
you girls are all so talented!!!!
thanx for sharing
blessings; January 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Debbie said...: Fabulous card!; January 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Laurie said...: this is gorgeous!; January 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Brenda said...: I love your card and I especially love the sentiment. Thanks for sharing.; January 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Linda said...: Greens and purples..they are so beautiful to my eye,, thanks for sharing!; January 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Queen Mary said...: Dawn, thanks for the technique details! I am going to try this -- definitely! I was on the fence about that corner stamp -- but not any more!; January 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM
peacefulgardens said...: I love the color choices on this card. Their so pretty.; January 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM
carpediem said...: wow....just beautiful! laura j; January 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Marsha said...: Love the colors on the butterfly corner. Thanks for sharing.; January 2, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Marsha said...: So beautiful. Love that corner stamp.; January 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Anonymous said...: Oooohlala!!!!Beautiful i love the colors, Love the way you painted and then embossed and you are right the butterfly just pops!

Alex (from Montrea); January 2, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Jacqueline Smith said...: What a great project and I love the colors that you used; January 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Evelyn said...: Such a clever card (plaque). Great color choices and inspiring quote too. Thanks for sharing.; January 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM
ellepaulette said...: I am late popping in but I just have to say this card is sooooo lovely! Beautiful work!! :); January 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Pattyb said...: Your tutorial was wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing,,, and your card is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!; January 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh so beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial! That helps so much!

June
mbarger3@yahoo.com; January 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Vintage Rose said...: Wow! very pretty, love the greens with the black and white. thank you for showing the pictures of the process of this card. :); January 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM
cvrdhinlo@yahoo.com said...: I really like this; and thank you for sharing the details of how it is done. I look forward to exploring more creations with you on my return visit.
Thanks.
Loretta; January 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Such beautiful "LIGHT" colors. Love, love love it. God is so beautiful, thanks for the reminder!

Syd Egan
sydegan@hotmail.com; January 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Silke Ledlow said...: Dawn, you are an amazing artist! This idea is over the top FABULOUS! Happy New Year to you...hugs ~S~; January 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Laura said...: Great card and color combination. Thanks for sharing.; January 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Unknown said...: Beautiful card. I loved the great instructions.; January 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Kris Turner said...: Beautiful images for a great project! Thanks!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH; January 2, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Amazing! Love the way you just "slapped" it together! lol It looks like an oil painting with watercolor accents - wowza! Green and purple, tutorial - thank you! Jennifer M; January 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM
djerick said...: Beautiful card!; January 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Val W said...: This plaque is lovely. I like the combination of stamping and painting on this project. Really makes your project a stunning work of art.; January 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Card-Eology said...: Love it!! Great job!; January 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Fay Marie said...: How talented! Love the card. I would never be able to do this so I appreciate it all the more!; January 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Jilly said...: Love the make over! I love to "repurpose".; January 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Anothergrayhare said...: I am a painter first and card maker close second. I LOVE how you incorporate the two into this card. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for wonderul inspiration to this card challenged artist!; January 2, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Candy Meyers said...: I love the butterfly cards. They are great.
Candy Meyers
singcandy@aol.com; January 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Anonymous said...: A butterfly glowing in a meadow of daisies...what a wonderful depiction of faith...I enjoyed you creation.
Hugs, Jeanielou; January 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Marilyn said...: Love the colors of this beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial too.; January 2, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Mary T said...: Creative combination of my two favorite arts - stamping and painting. Thanks for showing this card. Love the gingham knot on the ribbon too.; January 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM
csheldon1@roadrunner.com said...: what beautiful colors; January 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Only By His Grace said...: Hi Dawn!
your creation is outstanding. your coloring is wonderful. The purple on the butterfly just pops right out. Love it very much.
Hugs Maz; January 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Teresa said...: Beautiful work, Dawn. Your card is gorgeous!; January 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Lynne said...: Dawn - Totally in love with your card. Thanks for taking the time to explain how you did it - I am going to definitely try this technique.; January 2, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Lynda said...: The colors are just so striking together. I am going to have to try this! This is awesome. Thanks!; January 2, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Fonda @Southern Scraps said...: Awesome project!; January 2, 2011 at 7:02 PM
Unknown said...: Dawn, that is beautiful! I love how you painted it!!; January 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Runnergirl Creations said...: Thanks for showing the steps! Beautiful! Thanks for the hop!; January 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Pennylynn said...: The purple on the green is so striking! And I love that you showed us how you painted it. What a great way to add dimension!; January 2, 2011 at 7:37 PM
janey said...: Amazing card and great techniques.; January 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Anonymous said...: So many techniques to comment on! Acrylics amd partially trimming the butterfly are my favorites!; January 2, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Teena J said...: Just beautiful!!! Love it!; January 2, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Kris said...: I thought this card was STUNNING! I love how the butterfly stands out from the rest of the card with its' blue color...lovely!; January 2, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Karen said...: Absolutely gorgeous! Love the touch of purple in the corner stamp.; January 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM
- dlm. said...: Wowza, Dawn! What a stunning card. I love the way that your overstamping and embossing really makes the butterfly image stand out. Love your use of acrylic paint, too.; January 4, 2011 at 12:26 PM
anna said...: Love this card, I'm going to have to try that painting technique. I'll be looking for those plaques!; January 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Lorelie Kim said...: I LOVE that you used acrylics to coloring in your image...your blending is totally AWESOME!! You may mail the plaque to me now :); January 4, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Jane said...: Thanks so much for sharing how you made this card. It is fantastic and has inspired me to give it a try.; March 1, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Anonymous said...: I love the combination of the ovals and scalloped oval mats for your stamp. Beautiful card.

skrastins@earthlink.net; April 2, 2011 at 2:22 AM