If you have hopped here from Chris Olsen's fabulous blog, you are in the right place. If not, please head over to the ODBD Blog and start from the beginning.....we sure don't want you to miss a thing! Hop from blog to blog, leave a comment, then return to the ODBD Blog and let us know that you have finished. You have until Thursday, May 2nd at 8 pm EDT to complete the hop. There will be three prizes awarded, a $20, a $30, and a $40 gift certificate to the ODBD Store.....yay!!! (Gift certificates must be redeemed during the month of May.) Winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on May 3rd.
.jpg "ODBD Exclusive Spellbinders Cathedral Window and Border Dies")
For my project today, I have used the Cathedral Window - Marble stamp and the ODBD Exclusive Spellbinders Cathedral Window And Border Dies set. The window stamp was stamped multiple times in versamark on white cardstock, then embossed with clear embossing powder, then colored with a sponge dauber in pink and accented with a pink marker. Four window frames total were cut out with the custom die set, two of which were hand trimmed for the side of the Center-step design, the other two make up the "door". (I had to cut two separate frames so that the swinging door had a frame top edge and the top arched piece also had a framed edge at the bottom.) The sentiment at the bottom, plus the stamped frame are from the "Mini Tags 1' set. For the finishing touches, Zva Creative pearls and roses were added, along with some Cheery Lynn Designs 'Fanciful Flourish' small and large and satin ribbon. To learn how to create a center-step design, check out the tutorial HERE on the ODBD Blog.
(For those of you wondering, the photo is my own wedding photo from twenty-one years ago! Oh, to be so young and HOT again! lol!!!!)
On the back of my center-step card is the new "Butterfly Mini" stamp.....one of many new "Stamped By.." stamps.....yay!!!! The Antique Labels and Border Die Set was perfect to show off my new stamp, but I forgot to leave room at the bottom for my name.....oops!!!! :)
Below are "The Waves on the Sea" and the "Fishing Net" Background, also released today, plus a card which I shared earlier for a sneak peek. I LOVE having more sets available for masculine cards.....these are perfect!!
Now, the moment you have been waiting for!! On with the hop!!!
Your next stop is with the amazing Audrey Hiltke!!!!!
Thanks for hanging out with us today! God bless and Happy Hopping!!
oh-my-giddy-aunt! Ang... that's a masterpiece!!!! Wow! how beautiful, and so is the step card!
ReplyDeleteI love the sepia card too!!
Oh my word Angie!!!!! This is sooooo incredible!!! LOVE your design and what creativity you have!!! Every detail is over the top!!! Love the photo too!!! Love the sepia tones on the fishing one as well.... I just love them both!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration!!!
hugs,
Grace
Oh Angie....let me pick my jaw up off the floor. Wow, wow and more wow!! Stunning design and incredibly beautiful!! I love your window panels, the picture on the inside and your center step design. Your card with the sepia shading is gorgeous as well. You are d-bomb girlfriend!!
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Chris
Two absolutely gorgeous creations Angie!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic, great work!
ReplyDeleteI really like the sepia card. You did it perfectly! The center step card is really nice. Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteLovely elegant wedding card! Great fishing card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful... apparently not for mailing??
ReplyDeleteAngie, these are stunning.. Love the window with the photo, how creative.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful center step card and I like the rope trim on the second card.
ReplyDeleteLove the beige-on-beige for your nautical card. Beautiful idea to use the chapel window to make a wedding card. Very lovely and creative!
ReplyDeletePamela Gietzen
I am with Chris, need to actually pick myself up off the floor as this is beautiful my friend. I love all your cards! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWowza! I've never seen anything like this...absolutely stunning! I can only imagine how much time you put into this one. And your 2nd card is just lovely. Love the white with the beige colors, it's really unique too!
ReplyDeleteAngie so pretty Im ready to pick up the phone and call Josh and place order im so excited with these stamps
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are incredibly gorgeous, Angie! Love that Cathedral side step card...so gorgeous and creative! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAngella!! Oh my goodness! How gorgeous!!! What a smart idea to put your wedding photo under the window!!! And Angie girl, you are still a hottie!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are spectacular! Beautiful work on each one!
ReplyDeleteLove your center step card!! Wow, is it ever beautiful. Love that you included your own wedding photo! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Your first is so pretty, belongs in one of those glass cases! and love the mellow, subdued look of the 2nd.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Angie! The first one gives me a great idea for a wedding card and in perfect time. I like what you did with the Boat scene. I really like the the fishing net stamp. It's awsome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Angie! the first card makes a great wedding card. I love the the new fishing net stamp. Its awsome. I really like the card you made using this stamp.
ReplyDeleteOh Angie, these are fabulous! Love your pretty in pink step card w/ your beautiful wedding pic inside. And I adore your fishing card. The colors and layout are super terrific!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, how wonderful are both of your cards! Each one is so unique! Thanks for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, this die makes for a Beautiful step card, love flower arranging with it, your wedding photo is so pretty, what a lovely bride you were.
ReplyDeleteThe masculine card is awesome in sephia colors, love the twine framing too!
All so lovely and I love the new littles.
ReplyDeleteThe picture frame card is so unusual and lovely, and the fishing boat card is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the sepia card! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese card are all beautiful. I would never think of these ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank youl
I love these cards. I would never think of these ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat an great idea! Beautifully done !
ReplyDeleteWow, love both of your cards. So many fabulous cards with that windo stamp & die and the fisherman set is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your creations.
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement with everyone else, absolutely jaw-dropping. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful church window card. And the boat card is a wonderful study in monochromatic style.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing your talents!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards were fantastic but that one with the wedding picture is phenomenal. WOW!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards.
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That is a beautiful way to display a beautiful picture and I love the boat with the rope around the frame. Both cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card and beautiful bride!!!
ReplyDeleteYour fishing boat card is just perfect also!!!!
You are so gifted, Angie! Can't say enough about the romantic pink goodness of your first card and the neutrals of the second create such a calm and elegant look.
ReplyDeleteSomebody must be reading my mind, because I've been thinking about getting a stamp for the back of my cards.....there are so many sweet ones in this release!
Angie - your first card just blew me away with it's delicate beauty, and then I saw your second card. This is so powerful in it's simplicity and beauty. Extraordinary work my friend - you are such an inspiration.
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Audrey
WOW Angie I love your projects waaaaay cool ideas!
ReplyDeleteStunning and I know they are even more vibrant when you actually see the card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow! So beautiful! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteWow Ang! I love the step card and how you incorporated the photo and the sepia card... YUMMY!!! Love the rich tones to that gem! {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteLori
Beautiful cards! The wedding card is almost as beautiful as the couple. :)
ReplyDeleteAlways stunning! I love your cards! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteamazing three step card, and a clever idea to put the photo in the opening in the middle.
ReplyDeleteI really love the soft brown sea creation. different and beautiful...blessing
WOW!!!! love both cards!! they are totally awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteAngie, the step card is so creative and different! What a beauty! I love the fishing card too, the net is a perfect touch! Blessings! Kathy
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful. That cathedral die and stamp will be so useful.
ReplyDeleteThanks loads,
Candy Meyers
Gorgeous wedding step card! I also love your nautical card!
ReplyDeleteThe use of tone on tone color on your nautical card is outstanding. And I love that you made small windows out of the big one! I hadn't thought of that. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteangie....I always LOVE your work. So creative to have the wedding picture in behind the window, and such pretty sprays framing it...beautiful job, as well with the neat fishing one..love the rope and know framing that gorgeous picture too..great coloring...TFS..:0)
ReplyDeleteThese cards are incredible, Angie! I am speechless. How did you come up with the ideas? You worked hard and I thank you for that. Thanks for inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of splitting the window and expanding the actual window the finished work is beautiful. The ship card is breath taking. There are so many details that can be reinvented for future cards and stamps
ReplyDeleteThe ship card is fabulous. There are so many details that you used that can be used on other ODB stamps and dies.
ReplyDeleteThe church window is unique. I would never have thought to slit to expand. The stair step does so much to this stamp. You're work inspires me.
Oh my Word! your cards are absolutely precious. I love them.
ReplyDeleteWowza, you outdid yourself. The pink card is stunning. You look so beautiful in your photo. Your second card is awesome too. You are so talented and such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove your work, as usual. You really come up with some beautiful pieces and great color schemes. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! The center step card is wonderful and the picture underneath is such a sweet surprise! And you know I love that rope and the monotone of the fishing card. To be CASED soon!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning! Love the porthole effect and the rope border! The cathedral card is beautiful! TFS God bless!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards absolutely beautiful. Thank you for inspiration and sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely card, pretty colors and accents. Thank you for sharing and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow Angie...what beautiful cards!! so pretty, awesome, inspiring...!!
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wow how super amazing.love the idea of this card. love the color and the embellishments thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAngie, WOW, your cards are sooooo gorgeous, stunning, beautiful. You are such an inspiration. Love everything about your cards.
ReplyDeleteMargie F.
Beautiful!! Love every little detail of this work of art! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePretty window card, lovely wedding photo! :) Love your monochrome fishing boat card. The fishing boat really pops and your "rope" is a cool embellishment to it all!
ReplyDeleteStunning Center Step Ang - what a great way to display your wedding photo! Wonderful masculine card too!
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