Thursday, December 20, 2012

"For The Love Of ODBD All Time Best Sellers" Blog Hop!

Hi, everyone!  Welcome to the "For the Love of ODBD All-Time Best Sellers" Blog Hop, hosted by our illustrious Alumni Team, and joined by some Design Team and Challenge Team members as well!

If you have hopped here from Silke's fabulous blog, you are in the right place.  If not, please head over to the ODBD Blog so that you may start at the beginning .....we don't want you to miss a thing!  A complete link list is there, along with all of the deets you need for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the ODBD Store! You have until Wednesday, January 2nd (6 pm EST) to complete the hop. The winner will be announced at the beginning of our next hop.

I have chosen to use the "Little Things" set, from the Blessings Collection, to create two birthday cards, each showing a different style.  I LOVE how ODBD stamps provide you with a wide-open door so that you can create any style or project you can imagine!! 


My first sample is a little more elegant and rich, using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Three die set to frame the quote from "Little Things", along with some gorgeous designer paper and matching 3d butterfly which I picked up at a stamp show last year.


My second sample proves that you can get so many different looks from one stamp set. I chose the Honeycomb Background to accompany the "Little Things" set, along with the Prima 'Sunkiss' designer paper and gingham ribbon. The cut out and center popped up panel were cut out with the Spellbinders Blossom 3 die set.


Now, the moment you've been waiting for.....on with the hop!!!  Your next stop will be with the amazingly talented Jan Keen!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!  See you next time!

Blessings,


45 comments:

Lisa Somerville said...

Both are a lovely way to showcase the stamps! Love the used of the flower dies along with the Honeycomb Background!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Both of your cards are absolutely gorgeous Angie!! I especially love the first with the huge butterfly, all the combos of designer paper, and your design!! Stunning!!
hugs,
Chris

Saints Rule! said...

Wow Angie! I don't know where to behind! I love the bold colors from your first card and the soft tones from your second. I also love how you used dies to showcase each creation. So very lovely! Hugs and blessings...

Lori

Grace said...

These are BOTH GORGEOUS Angie!!! Love the touch of gold on the butterfly one... so elegant! Love the gingham ribbon and honeycomb bg on the second... awesome design on both!!!
hugs,
Grace

Dawn said...

wow...that is some butterfly! both cards are fab samples, Ang! love the Little Things and Honeycomb bg with the Blossom 3, clever you!

Tricia T said...

Wonderful cards! Both of them are so nice in different ways. The first is SO elegant! And the second so serene. Thanks for sharing!!

Brenda said...

Both of your cards are beautiful!

stampencamper said...

Wow, Angie, this card has such 'pop
appeal' such devine colors, wonderfully created

Cards By Jan said...

Wow Angie...two beauties!! both are perfection in themselves, and I wouldn't want to choose....but i do love the butterfly!! its so unique!!
Awesome!!
Hugs

Maria said...

love your project. Turned out beautiful

Diana Nguyen said...

Oh, I love that butterfly! And the gingham bow on the second card is perfect.

scrappymo! said...

Two lovely cards...so hard to pick a fave as \i like them both so much.
The 3 D butterfly is fabulous and I love the way you used the reverse image of the die cut on the second card.

Betty said...

Both cards are lovely! Thanks for sharing!

Jonia said...

Angie love your cards and you are so gifted. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas dear friend.

Sparkly Engineer said...

Both cards are beautiful. I cannot choose a favorite since both have lots of details to recommend them.

Anonymous said...

Your cards are so lovely~such talent!!

Pamela

Sherry said...

wow!! both cards are gorgeous!! love love love that butterfly!!!

momandmec said...

Both cards are exceptional...love how the honeycomb background goes so well with the saying.
also like the way you used the die to cut shape in center of card....First card with gold and butterfly is stunning also!

Mary Ann said...

Love your cards,they are beautiful,wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year...

Candy Meyers said...

Great cards. Love the papers used to create neat cards. Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers

Sue D said...

Both cards are fabulous--my fave is the honeycomb one.

Christine said...

Two amazing cards...one elaborate and rich, the other simple and sweet....each fits its sentiment perfectly! You are an incredible artist!

scrappingnana said...

Pretty cards. Love the butterfly & colors on your first card.

McStamper said...

Great cards.

Shelia said...

Angie, both cards are wonderful. I do like the rich colors of the fist one. It is quite elegant. I really like the design of the second one with the sentiment and bees stamped in flower shapes. Very pretty in deed!!

craftymom205 said...

Great cards. Love the butterfly.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Joyce B said...

Again, a butterfly...my weakness. I really like the brocade sort of feel you get when you look at this beauty.

Christmas blessings.

Conniecrafter said...

such pretty papers and cool butterfly, and I like how the background stamp goes perfectly with your papers in the second card, also really like the flower cut out too!
Lovely cards!

Unknown said...

Fantastic cards, Angie. i love the sentiment stamps. Thanks for sharing.

marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

zehra said...

what awesome beauties love the layout with the flower, gorgeous work

Kathy Jones said...

Angie, both your cards are awesome!! Very different and both gorgeous! Love that big butterfly!!! Going to miss you girl! Hugs!

Deborah Saaranen said...

Bee-utiful Angie!!! I love both designs, but I must admit that I am partial to the honeycomb card...!

Kelley said...

Terrific job, as always!! Both cards are so pretty!

Patty said...

Wow..these are both stunning using beautiful papers...if I was forced to pick..I would say the second is my favorite!!

mary b. said...

Beautiful cards Angie! I love the honeycomb card. Its very clever.

Heather said...

These are so pretty! Really like the different shapes you used in the second card.

lauriewe said...

Love how you showed the versatility of the set!

Cathymac said...

Both cards are beautiful, Angie, but I love the design of the second one best and the gingham is the perfect choice for an accent!

Silke Ledlow said...

Angie, both of your cards are just beautiful!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family...hugs ~S~

Caryn S said...

I love both these designs! Great paper and die cuts too.

Unknown said...

Love these sayings - we all need to count our blessing big or small!

Sarah said...

Angie, both cards are so beautiful! Love the sentiments and your designs!

Kris B said...

Such lovely cards! They are both unique and beautiful! TFS!

Lucy E. said...

Beautiful cards! I really love the sentiment in the first one.

Marlena M. said...

Incredible creations Angie~wow!!!