Welcome to the
ODBD July Release!
If you just happened here, you’ll see we’re changing it up a bit from the usual, no hop!
For all the deets you can go to the
ODBD Blog
where all the participating designers will be listed. Also, changes on the teams,
so be sure and stop by
and read the news!
One winner will be chosen from one of the designers blog comments to receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store!! You have until July 3, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. EST to make your comments!
Did you know….
Statistics on Weddings in the United States
• 2.3 million couples wed every year in the US. That breaks down to nearly 6,200 weddings a day
• $72 billion per year is spent on weddings YIKES! 
• June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September and October (Woohoo, Summer, Kelley’s daughter picked a popular month for her 2014 wedding!)
here's a monthly breakdown:
January 4.7%
February 7.0%
March 6.1%
April 7.4%
May 9.8%
June 10.8%
July 9.7%
August 10.2%
September 9.6%
October 9.4%
November 7.4%
December 7.8%
Now, why did I tell you all that?
Because…..THIS release is all about Weddings, Anniversaries and Love!
Here is what I used for my cards today
I used Adirondack Cloudy Blue to stamp the image, then added Marvy Embossable markers, clear embossing powder and heat set. The tag is stamped in Colorbox Chalk Rouge.
The leaves and flourish… shhhhhhh
…. looks both ways before typing ….
will be coming soon! Squeal!!
I just LOVE this die set!
I used Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8, Resplendent Rectangles, Framed Tags I, and Radiant Rectangles
I used Love Scriptures on ODBD Bookmark Dies, along with the border from Cathedral Window and Border and those leaves and flourish again! The paper is Authentique Cherish.
The breadsticks have created some beautiful samples with
these versatile sets!
Be sure to have a look-see!!
And don’t forget to comment, who couldn’t use a $50 gift certificate to ODBD!!!!
Thanks for stopping!
Dawn
51 comments :
Great cards. I love the July release.
What gorgeous cards Dawn!! I just love your layering and added punches on the first and all the vines, leaves and flowers on the second. So elegant!!
hugs,
Chris
Beautiful cards, Dawn! Love all the die cut framing and flourishy leaves. Your colors are just perfect for a summer wedding!
Your cards are both stunning! The cake looks fabulous. Great job.
Beautiful cards. Love the idea of the bookmark on the card.
Marjorie from TX
Wow how beautiful love both cards the details and the layering is Amazing. the added embellishments and the embossing is Gorgeous. thanks for sharing.
Very elegant cards! Love the bookmark. I will definitely have to try that. Your work is amazing!!!
Such pretty combination of die cuts and embossing.
Both cards are super fabulous! Love the layered dies on the first and scrumptious colors on the 2nd!!!
BeUtiful cards! I love the layering and intracate dies you used lovely colors.
Beautiful cards and layout. I love the intracite dies you used as well as lovely colors.
Your cards are so beautiful. They showcase the new stamps so well. Thank you for the stats. Very informative. My daughter is getting married in August and brought up the topic of how lucrative the wedding market is for businesses. Indeed it is.
Stunning use of the added Dies to embellish your beautiful cards Dawn!
WOW DAWN!!!!!! LOOOOOVE this SWIRLY CAKE!!!!! :) AND the filigree dies just ADD TO the LOVELINESS OF THE IMAGE!!!!!!:) Your second card is WONDERFUL TOO!!!!! LOVE THE SENTIMENT!!!!!! AND AGAIN, the dies & paper just ADD TO this LOVELY CREATION!!!!!!:) VERY FEMININE!!!!:)(Makes me want to go to a Wedding!!!!!) :)
I love all the dies you used to make your first card. Simply stunning!
LOVE ALL THE LOVELY TEXTURES USED ON BOTH CARDS... MUST HAVE THOUGHT THESE CARD THROUGH. SO MUCH WORK.. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND TALENT...
Very interesting stats! I still think that ink looks grey...
Beautiful card!! Love it!!
Two gorgeous cards. The July release is fabulous. Christine
GORGEOUS, Dawn! I love the texture and layers, and I was shocked (but I guess not to surprised) by the money spent on weddings! But these are fabulous, and you've really showcased this fabulous release! Hugs!
Elegant with such detail and layering!! Bookmark makes it even more special.
Love ur cards!! So pretty
Absolutely stunning! The wedding cake image is gorgeous, and I love the way you accented it with color and glitter. What a completely clever way to add the marvelous book mark to your card!
Dawn, Two beautiful cards! Thanks for the die sneak peak :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Both cards are so gorgeous. I would love to CASe these for wedding cards. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful cards. The first one is beautiful but the second one stole my heart. I love both the design and sentiment.
Forgot to tell you I pinned. http://pinterest.com/pin/415386765601453847/
Beautiful--I like the dies you used.
Oh Dawn!!! {{sigh}} Both are just gorgeous! And seriously you are such a tease about those dies! hehehe!!! I can't wait for those!!!!
Your cards are so beautiful! Love them!
pure loveliness!
Oh Dawn, these are absolutely breathtaking. Beautifully soft and masterfully coordinated - and I especially love the small details like the shiny hearts and your fun leaves and flourishes :)!!!
Gorgeous work as always!
Hugs,
Audrey
Stunning cards. Inspires me to go make mine. Thanks for sharing!
Great cards but love the first.
You are really making me drool over those foliage dies, Dawn! Both card creations are gorgeous! The combination of texture and layering make both cards so elegant! Hugs!
Very pretty cards. I love all the various layers.
Candy Meyers
Beautiful cards!! Love the layering.
Beautiful cards. Love the layers and tho new leaves and flourish dies.
I bought the flourishes today. It really looks so pretty.
Dawn, your cards are totally stunning! Love, love, love those leaves and flourishes....can't wait for those to be available. ;D WOW, on those statistics...that's a lot of weddings and A LOT of money. Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Dawn these two examples of fine art are just beautiful. The variety in style and design is wonderful. This month's release is amazing and in a day and age where marriages are under attack, it is great to know that there are companies out there who support and encourage this special event in the lives of those who go on this journey of marriage. Your cards would make awesome gifts in themselves for someone's wedding. Bye the way your little slip about the leaves was a great one because they are just totally stunning leaves and I want them as well. Your work is so inspiring and thanks for providing it again today. Blessings
Lovely sentiment on a gorgeous card!!
Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!
Beautiful Dawn! I love the rich die cut details and soft colors. Both just beg to be examined closely... love them! {[hugs}}
the embossing on the cake is so cool, and I am excited about the new leaves dies they look fantastic!
Love the sparkle on the cake and those charming pink leaves and flourishes!! And your second card is so rich in color and texture!!
BEAUTIFUL cards. What pretty designs and love the colors. TFS.
D~ dmcardmaker (AOL)
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
Beautiful cards! The first one has so many delicate layers, which I love. Those flourishes and leaves look really nice!
Dawn these cards are to die for. I cannot decide which one I like best.
both cards are beautiful!! love them both!
I love what you created here. The wedding cake and the bookmark insert (I think that's what I saw) I love the idea of a bookmark - very versatile. Blessings
Dawn, two beautiful cards...love them both! Hugs ~S~
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