Tuesday, July 31, 2012

ODBD Shining the Light Sketch and a Sneak Peek!



Happy Tuesday!  I have two cards to share with you today!  The first card is for Week 2 of ODBD Shining the Light Challenge.  It's a sketch!  


I was in a purple mood!  Can you tell?  I am using ODBD Fancy Labels, Quote Collection 1 , and 2 Step Butterfly  stamp sets.  I combined Spellbinders Fancy Labels 17 die and  ODBD Custom Grunge Butterfly die.  


I stitched the background patterns, stamped the fancy frame, used the stamp a ma jig to line up perfectly the Helen Keller quote, and stamped with purple staz on the vellum layered butterfly, and topped it all off with a seam binding bow with a jumbo button with gold accenting.  I think this was one of the quickest cards I have ever made.


For my second card to share with you today, I am using some of the new SU In Colors. This card is for today's SCS Color Combo Challenge (CC386) "A Primrose Summer Breeze!" Check out the link to see what the dessert option is!

I am sneak peeking a new set from ODBD called Bookmarks-Prayers that have a custom Spellbinder's die set. I used two of the dies here. One for the actual bookmark and another of the bookmark dies as a cool slider clip to house a bookmark for easy slide in slide out bookmark gift giving. I used some embroidery floss to make the tassel for the bookmark. I added some hardware for a fun accent to the slider holder look. The smaller picture is the bookmark out of the slider.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

11 comments

  1. Betty I love the colors and your design on the first card!!! Beautiful!!! And such a great sample of the second!!! Genius how you did the slider for the other bookmark!!!

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  2. Wow, Bet, both are amazing!!! Love the rich purple tones on the first and the new colors on the 2nd, plus the bookmark design is so fresh and clever!! Hugs!!

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  3. Wow Betty! Both your cards are gorgeous!! I just love the colors of the first with your take on the sketch, your combo of stamps and your added stitching. The second is so creative and beautiful!! Love your use of the two bookmarks!! Thanks for making a sample of today's sketch at the last minute...it is truly appreciated!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  4. Wow Betty! Both your cards are gorgeous!! I just love the colors of the first with your take on the sketch, your combo of stamps and your added stitching. The second is so creative and beautiful!! Love your use of the two bookmarks!! Thanks for making a sample of today's sketch at the last minute...it is truly appreciated!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  5. Both cards stunning! Love your big ribbon on the first one and the purple colour.
    Love the bookmark on the second one and the way it slide in the card.
    Hope you have a lovely evening.
    Hugs xx

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  6. Beautiful cards, Betty! I love the pull out bookmark on the second one!

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  8. BEAUTIFUL Betty!!...Love how you frame the quote...and colours used...beautiful butterfly, and gorgeous ribbon!!
    Hugs

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  9. Both beautiful cards, Betty. In the first I love the Helen Keller quote and the very pretty bow, and in the second, it's the bookmark and the way you have attached it to the card - very clever. Elizabeth x

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  10. Ooooo Betty!! Love the rich purples!! And what a brilliant way to attach a bookmark on your second card!!

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  11. Betty, I must have missed this before! I LOVE the secret clip for the bookmark! How clever! I confess, I bought the bundle this time -- could not resist the bookmarks!

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