Happy Birthday- ODBD July Release

Happy Thursday to you all!! I was hoping to get this posted earlier but I had my daughter's piano lessons first thing. Trying to get the girls up, fed and to piano lessons at 8 a.m. is a real challenge. Well we are back and ready to start our day!

The card I am sharing with you today is one of my absolute favorites from Our Daily Bread Designs called Happy Birthday. This time I tried to use fewer Layers and give it a cleaner look. Amazingly, no sewing either. I used the color challenge from last week CC230 (cameo coral, blush blossom, certainly celery, and close to cocoa). The image is watercolored.

For more inspiration on the two new sets released this month from Our Daily Bread Designs, you really should take a peek at these awesome creations by my dt sisters, Sandee, Betty, and Deb!!!! They are Phenominal!!!! Deb even has a link to a tutorial on how she colored her image with copics on her blog! Believe me when I say there is some real eye candy for you there!!!

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs- Happy Birthday
Paper: Blush Blossom, Ivory, Close to Cocoa
Tools: Swiss Dots Embossing folder, MS Border Punch, Spellbinders Label one die, Vintage Corner die
Embellishments: Sheer peach ribbon, Button, MS pearls

Thanks for stopping by today. Since it is raining (again), I hope to do some stamping as well as some housework. I must say that I will be praying unceasingly that my craftroom will not get flooded once again either since there are flood warnings here. Have a great day!! I look forward to visiting your blogs for more inspiration!

23 comments:

Patti J said...: Hi Chris,

This is phenomenal! Those flowers look three dimensional! Beautiful job! I will send up some diligent prayers that your craft room stays dry! Good luck, and keep us posted!; August 13, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Crystal said...: OH my what can I say, this is GORGEOUS!! LOVE your ribbon treatment and that embellie!!! Beautiful girl!; August 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Cheryl said...: WOW it is GORGEOUS!!! It doesn't matter how little or how much you use,you always get the same end result.......a masterpiece!!
Hugs xx; August 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Danni said...: I just love this set...it's so pretty as is your wonderful card!! Gorgeous!!!; August 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM
jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...: How lovely Chris!! I love the pink and white, the corners, the flowers, the frame, the punching, the ribbon.......oops! I guess I love it all!!! What a beauty!!! TFS!; August 13, 2009 at 3:03 PM
coldwaters2 said...: Wow what a stunning creation your work is always so beautiful and inspiring Chris.

Hugs
Lorraine x; August 13, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Anonymous said...: Just gorgeous Chris...Wish it would rain here !; August 13, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Cindy Haffner said...: Chris this is gorgeous, love those corners.; August 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM
dolcreations said...: Oh this card is so pretty. I love the corners and love that embellishment in the center of the ribbon. Very beautiful!
Christine; August 13, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Stef H said...: this is wonderful! has such a beautiful vintage feel to it. i just love it. and i am praying for you! rain, rain go away.....

hugs,; August 13, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Pat (mspfd) said...: What an elegant creation. Beautiful image; beautiful coloring. Love the wonderful ribbon treatment.; August 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM
LINDA said...: Adsolutely stunning.. Love it!!!
Hugs, Linda; August 13, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...: Oooooo! Is this ever beautiful, Chris! I love the flourished corners and pearls. I was especially fortunate to be a recipient of Deb's in-person Copic tutorial!; August 13, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Ann Kranitz said...: What a great color combo and those flowers really pop off the page. I am praying dry thoughts for you!!!; August 13, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Maria Matter said...: Beautiful Chris....your watercoloring is amazing!!! Great clean design and I love those corners!

I hope you are flood free!!!!
take care
Blessings, Maria; August 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Connie M. said...: This is just stunning, Chris! WOW...the detail in cutting that image...amazing!!; August 13, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Kristine said...: Hi Chris! :) This is sooo gorgeous!! Love your "simplified" look (but doesn't look simple!) LOL.

I've been wanting to contact you via email but can't find it so I'll leave it here. I saw you commented on our new Challenge Blog Stampin' Sisters in Christ, and Kelley from Our Daily Bread Designs is sponsoring our first challenge! We'd love to have you be a Guest Designer :) Coule you please email me back at breach4@msn.com - I'd really appreciate it. THANKS!; August 13, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Chris!! This is just beautiful as is all of your creations hun!! :) You always inspire me and I wanted to thank you for your kind words to me!! They mean so much to me and I appreciate your time stopping by my blog. Have a fabulous weekend!! HUGS; August 14, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Riet said...: Wowww Chris,what a beautiful card,i love the image and colours.

Hugs Riet.x; August 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Sandee Shanabrough said...: Chris Your cards are always so beautiful! I am always inspired!; August 15, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Shirley said...: Very very lovely, Chris!; August 15, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Risa said...: Oh my, what a gorgeous gorgeous card! I love your image and the detailing is fab!
hugs
Risa:); August 17, 2009 at 1:29 AM
Lorelie Kim said...: Love the soft pastel papers as it totally popped out the watering can and flowers! Love the center of your bow!!; August 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM