Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Starting the New Year With an ODBD Release!

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What a way to kick off the new year!

Welcome to the January ODBD release!! If you got here from Angie’s fabulous blog, you’re in order… if not, you might want to start back at the ODBD blog so you don’t miss anything!!

Such a variety we have in store for you this month!! But before I get to that, lets get the hop info out of the way…

The Hop will run Jan 1 8:00am to Jan 2 8:00pm EST.
Winners will be announced Jan 3
Prizes: Three prizes of $20.00 Gift Certificates and one Grand Prize of a $75.00 GC toward stamps in the ODBD Store!

Here is what I used for my samples today!

collage

This release will surely meet your every need, from masculine to feminine to wedding, get well, sympathy and more! Wow!

ODBD Special Girl

Colored with Copics, clouds sponged using homemade template.

ODBD Special Girl

ODBD Antique Label Designs/Die, All Occasion Sentiments

ODBD Antique Label Designs/Die, All Occasion Sentiments

Now it’s time to see
what Lisa has for you on
her awesome
 blog!

Thanks for stopping!
Blessings in the New Year!

Dawn

145 comments :

Saints Rule! said...

Wow Dawn! Love both of these lovelies! Beautifully done! Praying for a safe and happy New Year for you and yours!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh WOW!!! Dawn I love these cards!!! Love the girly pink princess card and the elegance of the 2nd card!!! Happy New Year!!!

Pam said...

Stunning! I love your coloring. Both of these cards are amazing.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What stunning cards Dawn!! I just love your coloring of the castle and all the pink and layers. Your second card uses such beautiful dies, papers and colors!! Two gorgeous creations my friend.

Happy New Year!! May you have a great day with family and friends!!

hugs,
Chris

Diana said...

Love them both, great job and great use of colors.

Grace said...

Mmmmmmm Dawn!!!! YUMMY!!! LOVE how you colored the castle and the layering of that card... and the details of the second one, especially the ef! Both are just gorgeous!!!!

Happy New Year!!!
hugs,
Grace

Debbie said...

Wow! Both cards are beautiful!

Jonia said...

Beautiful!!! You are amazing with the coloring. Thanks for sharing.

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

Both of your cards are really beautiful, Dawn. I really love the castle card with all the layers.

Karen said...

What a wonderful and creative design. Happy New Year

Sue D said...

Both cards are wonderful! I like all the dies you used.

Susi said...

What little princess wouldn't want a lovely castle for her birthday card? Adorable! Also loving the combination of diecuts used on your 2nd sweet creation.

Deb Palmer said...

I would love to have this stamp set to help me with making cards for my church to send out. Surely it would help kick up the birthday cards a notch or two.
Thanks for sharing

Dottie said...

I think "kids" cards are the hardest - so thank you for a beautiful card a little girl would love... well okay, a little girl of ANY age! The second card is lovely, a birthday, a get well, a sympathy - any occasion. Thank you for sharing!

Christine Harrop said...

This is a great treat to start the new year - all stamps fabulous and great card!

Diane17Lynne said...

If I received your Princess card, I'd have to frame it as it is too gorgeous to put in a drawer! Your second card is just as gorgeous, but the blue dot paper makes it extra stunning.
Happy 2013 and good health to you and yours.

Cindy W. said...

Wow! I loved both of your cards!! Beautiful. Happy New Year!

Darcie said...

Love the cards,I hope to be an encouragement to others this new year through cards and paper crafts.

Teresa said...

Gorgeous cards. I especially like the second card. Any occasion and gorgeous.

An'Jenic G. said...

Dawn your cards are stunning. I love the how you used the frames and DP on your castle. And the blue and cream colors are beautiful. Great Cards TFS AJ-


AJ SCRAPBOOKING & CARDS

Margarita Dickens said...

Beautiful cards, love the layering, Happy New Year!
Margarita

Becky said...

Dawn, your cards are beautiful! I just love that whimsical castle.

Jennifer said...

Both of these cards are amazing! I especially love the way you have stepped out the focal image with color...not only on the image itself but the background as well! Well done!

Cheri said...

Wow! What a beautiful card. Have a Happy New Year, TFS!

Sherry said...

Beautifu cards. Love the white accents on the kraft cardstock...That is my favorite card!

Beth Norman said...

Such eye candy. Your work is so beautiful. Pure talent.

Phyllis S said...

Both cards are lovely. Love the antique labels and border set - it would be used a lot at my house! Thanks for sharing!

scrap_in_time said...

Very nice projects!

Kathy B. said...

Dawn, your cards are always amazing. The All Occassion Sentiments will be a perfect addition to my stash.

Sonia said...

What awesome cards! I love the castle! Your clouds and greenery really make it special. It feels like we could just walk right into the picture. Your 2nd card is gorgeous! What an encouragement this will be to someone.

GayleWI said...

Both cards are beautiful. I especially like the sponged clouds. Its little things like that that make the stamps pop! Happy New Year.

Wanda Thomas said...

Love the concept of diecutting from DP. You did a beautiful job on that.

joy said...

Oh, what beautifully romantic cards! The Princess card is amazing!

Betty said...

Both cards are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Blessed New Year!

Leanne said...

A Happy New Year'2013 to you. Gorgeous card.

Christine said...

So lovely! What a range of creativity: little girl elegance all the way to grown-up elegance. The beveled embossing on your first card really caught my eye!

Rosie said...

Love both of your creations. Happy New Year!!

Sarah said...

Wow! Your cards are stunning! I love the castle and you've colored it so beautifully! Love the design of the second card! Happy New Year!

Debbie Nelson said...

Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards! Happy New Year!

Sue said...

Stunning cards! Hard to pick which one I like better. Would like to see more.

ROMA said...

What for fine castle on this card!That it adorable!

scrappymo! said...

Two gorgeous cards. Love these sets and the dies are so wonderful!

Corrie said...

Love the castle! Beautiful cards.

Patty said...

Wowwwwww! Your first card is adorable and your second is stunning! I agree with your comment about the new release...I have 7 grandchildren and lots of nieces & nephews...and there is endless possibilities!

mockoo12 said...

Very striking cards. Great colors.

Kelley said...

Dawn, these are so wonderful!! LOVE the pink princess card. The softness of the AL card is beautiful!!!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

These are both fabulous, Dawn! I love your sweet princess castle card and the colors and corsage on the second are just lovely.

Angelique Vela said...

Very nice. If my husband were to see this, he'd get all mushy over the princess card.

Gretchen Wilson said...

Gorgeous cards. The second card is wonderful. I love these new sets.

jan farnworth said...

really cute

Arnette said...

Beautiful cards!1

Robyn said...

Dawn, what wonderful vision for the eyes to behold! You are indeed a talented card maker!

Bec said...

I can see your card as such a tremendous comfort to the recipient. You have inspired my to look towards creating some like that. thx

Anonymous said...

Dawn...just lovely! God bless and Happy New Year!

Love In Christ,
Veronica

Unknown said...

Fabulous fantastic work on those projects. Such talent blows me away and inspires me at the same time. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year

marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

Anita Braddock said...

Beautiful cards love the colors and the layering. the Ribbon is Beautiful and adds that special touch. thanks for sharing

creativearts said...

Both of your projects are beautiful! Love the castle card with all of the pink and the other card with all of the polka dots is super.

Barb P said...

Wonderful cards! Love them both and would love to add these sets to my stash!

Karen said...

Wow! Both of your cards are beautiful!
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful cards Dawn! So many wonderful added die cuts, beautiful coloring and choice of papers! Happy 2013!

Cards By Jan said...

Wow Dawn...two amazing creations!! Beauties both of them...What a pretty princess card, and love the softness and beauty of the second!! Wow again!1
Happy New Year
Hugs

Cynthia said...

Both cards are fabulous, Dawn! I especially like the princes card.
Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Love your card! Many Blessings to you in 2013
Sabine Edelmann

Candy Meyers said...

Your card is gorgeous. Love the color scheme. Geat job.
Candy Meyers

Mary Jo Stew said...

Boy do I know some princesses that would love getting the castle card.

mary said...

Great cards. I love your clouds. Good job. Love the castle! TFS!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are gorgeous, love the princess castle. Mary L Schreiber

Carol P said...

Dawn, love your pink castle card-a little girl's dream. Love the colors and dies on your second card!!

colleen h said...

like both of these cards, I wish I had a little girl to make a card like that and I love your clouds.

Maryleva said...

Love both cards. The princess castle is great.

Sabrina Jackson said...

Dawn, oh my word, Dawn, have you created two absolutely amazing cards! I love the castle one, so perfectly colored and beautiful! And that second one.....GASP...I love, love, love this card. From that stunning embossed BG to the stamping on DP (I did that too, this time around :D) and the use of the different dies, just amazing! I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year! May God bless all of you in abundance! Hugs, Sabrina

Holly said...

Love the cards!! Beautiful!!!

Joan V said...

Fantastic cards. That castles is darling. Oh, the second card is awesome. I love the sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy said...

Dawn, I just love your castle card! Beautiful colors and coloring! The second card is so gorgeous with the muted colors and beautiful textures! Happy New Year! Blessings! Kathy

pam124 said...

Dawn, I feel like I'm in a magical dream. What beautiful work!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!
KathyL Ohio

Ann said...

Nice job Dawn! Happy New Year.
Mstgane
Ann

Ava Gavloski said...

wow, great may god bless you card love the design elements and layering
ava g

Karen M said...

Both are so gorgeous!

Dottie said...

Lots of little girls would love your first card and the second is just plain GORGEOUS. Beautiful job on both of them. Thanks for working so hard on them for this blog hop. We all appreciate the chance to win some of ODBD products.

Angelic said...

Beautiful cards!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Love 'em both, Dawn! The coloring on the castle is perfect and I love the fun paper and dies! The second is fabulous with the cool embossing and layered dies....love that paper pack! Happy New Year to you and your family! Mwaaah!

Debbi said...

These are both beautiful!!

Michelle Laycock said...

Your castle card is so sweet! And love the flourishes and textures/patterns on your AL card! So beautiful!

Rachel said...

Just amazing! I am loving both! But the girly one is calling me!!!

Gail R said...

Dawn
(cutest blog on the block) these cards are great. i like the idea of using polka dot paper for the leaves.

Ruth Howie said...

Love both of the cards, Thanks for sharing you talents.

Becca Feeken said...

The colors, the polka dots, the super embossing . . . they are all amazing. What a totally stunning card Dawn!! You continue to amaze me sweet friend!

Jan said...

What princess wouldn't love these cards! perfect! Happy New Year! Jscott

TLady said...

WOW!!!!!!!! YOU'VE DONE AN AMAZING JOB on your cards!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!! :)

Linda said...

Dawn, So very sweet, Love these darling images, your wonderful coloring, and your design & embellies!
Thanks for sharing

Lynne said...

Dawn - Both of your cards are awesome. Love your colors that you used. Beautiful creations.

Tami said...

Both of these cards are beautiful, but I am really drawn to your second card. The texture is gorgeous, the colors are soothing and I love everything about it. Makes me want to get my hands all over it or even frame it -- really stunning!

Marsha said...

Love both cards. I could have used this castle so many times before now. So glad to see it in the new lineup.

Queen Mary said...

Beautiful Dawn! Love the castle in your hands!

Susan said...

Happy New Year Dawn!
Thanks for sharing your stunning cards today. I know my niece would love that princess card!
s_huston@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Great cards; thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

Dawn,
You certainly know how to make a card sing. They are boty beauties. I like the layers and the scroll surrounding the "Blessng" sentiment.
Psalm 23 Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson

momandmec said...

What little princess wouldn't love to get a card like that. Both cards are real beauties!

Heather said...

Ooohhh . . . these are both so beautiful!! My 3 little girls are so into the Disney princesses right now so this princess set really caught my eye! Happy New Year!

Susan said...

Dawn...lovely cards...the Princess card is so cute!

j said...

Beautiful cards. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.

Juanita from Rockville

Robin said...

Both of these are so beautiful! I love these die cuts. Happy New Year! Hugs, Robin

Audrey Hiltke said...

Dawn, oh what can I say that hasn't been said... You have such a brilliant talent for creating beauty. Your cards are breathtaking.
Blessings!
Audrey

Unknown said...

Your cards are beautiful

Caryn S said...

What an amazing pair of designs! I especially love your colors and the flowing lines on the second card.

Miriam said...

Your cards are both wonderful! The Princess card would put a smile on any little girl's face and your second card is absolutely lovely. Thank you for sharing.

Jo4Him said...

Great cards; love the sweet princess card. Thanks for sharing

scrappingnana said...

Awesome cards. The princess card is adorable dn the blue card is beautiful.

Sparkly Engineer said...

The pink castle card is adorable and fit for a little princess.

I love the antique feel of the blue and green card.

Lagene said...

Oh my, What gorgeous cards, love the frames & filaree & lovely stamps! And the new stamps are awesome, I would love to win!

craftymom205 said...

Cute card with the castle. Love the second card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

christi said...

your first card reminds me of the movie up. it's so magical. I love all of the layers on the second card. they are so woven together.

Mary-Anne V said...

Very sweet princess card...great image. The 2nd is so pretty with the mats.

Lucy E. said...

What an adorable princess card and a gorgeous floral card!

Joyce Irvin Harris said...

Both cards are beautiful!

Turtle In The Sand said...

Love the castles and the stamps are perfect for a princess and every little girl goes through a princess stage. (Some never grow out of it. LOL)

karenajo said...

Gorgeous card - fit for any princess - thanks for sharing !!

Heather B. said...

Love the layering. I really like how you stamped the polka-dot pattern on the decorative rectangle piece- ti gives it an entirely new and different feel.

Unknown said...

I doubt I could chose just one of these to adore. I love the blue tones with the cream. Beautiful!!

JD/ Jill said...

Wow! Wow! Two awesome cards...so very nicely done!

Sherry said...

both cards are gorgeous!!! I really like the second one better tho, lol

Unknown said...

Those cards are lovely, what a way to start the new year.

Anonymous said...

Castle is very fun Thanks for sharing.
An

Peggy said...

Amazing! Love the cards.

Annette S said...

Dawn
What a great card. My youngest granddaughter would love you for ever if you were to send her a card like that. She's 3 and thinks life is being a Disney princess,

bkmrich said...

Your cards are lovely.

Lisa said...

Both cards are so pretty in there own way. So thoughtful. Whomever gets either one will be blessed. Thanks for sharing them with us. Blessings, Lisa

Sherry Kushibab said...

That princess card is just over the top adorable, from the stamp to the dies and bow.And the second, well you have used a few of my fave dies and love that new antique frame, papers are perfections together. Love them.

Jayne said...

Dawn, I love the blue and green card. Such lovely colors. Also, is that an embossing folder that you used for the main card? I'd love a complete recipe for this one. It's gorgeous.

Cyndy said...

What a fun hop! Your first card is cute, but your second card is amazing! Love that detail.

slbt17 said...

love your cards - some real fun and different sets this time to work with!
Sandra ltb

Pat M said...

I love the blue and white card, so fun with the pokadots you used.

Mary Jo said...

Awesome! My fav - the blue and white "God Bless" card. And how much fun the castle card must have been to make.

dclouser said...

What amazingly beautiful cards! The princess one is so gorgeous - I'm totally inspired!

kathi17 said...

These are both gorgeous Dawn. I love the princess one, and the bottom one is so very elegant and beautiful.

Carol H. said...

Your cards are very pretty and so artistic! I wish I was that talented. :-) Happy New Year!

Mary Ann said...

Beautiful cards,love that castle,scrappinggg.blogspot.com/

Vail said...

Beautiful cards, love the layers.

Kris B said...

Beautiful cards! Love the colors you chose on the God bless you card! Thanks for sharing!!

Debbie Eirckson said...

My granddaughters would love to receive this Princess card. I would love to receive the God bless you card - and I would definitely frame it for my craft room!

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

Oh, I love both of these! The blue is so dimensional and feminine and the pink is something I could really use. I don't get to see my sweet granddaughter very often so I try to send her a card or a tiny gift each week. It is sometimes hard to keep coming up with new ideas... this would be a big help!!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Your princess card is just super precious LM!! And I LOVE the elegance and color combo of your second!!

Conniecrafter said...

the castle card is just so sweet, terrific coloring and love the clouds, your other cards is just lovely!!

Anonymous said...

Dawn - Both cards really showcase your artistic ability. While the first card is cute and adorable, the second is absolutely stunning. Well done! Many blessings to you and yours in this New Year.

-Also Dawn.