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ODBDSLC94...It's a LOVE recipe

2012-01-28T04:00:00.006-07:00

Happy Saturday stamping friends. It's time for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs .

The team challenges you t0 a Love Recipe- Use items that remind you of Valentine’s including the word Love or Loves, hearts, lace and the colors red, white, pink and white, or both (must be more than minimal..make these colors the main colors)

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, February 3rd at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award.In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, February 3rd at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC94. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with have a look

He loves us.......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, SU Pretty in Pink, Glitz paper pad Pretty in Pink

Stamps: ODBD God's Love

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, VersaColor Cube in Orchid

Accessories: Spellbinders Lacey Squares, Felt Doily, Venice lace, Recollections flowers in light pink, seam binding, Recollections glitter hearts, heart stick pins with added glass beads

I think it is pretty obvious what my recipe is, but I will list it as well

Pink and White - my paper and all of my embellishments

Hearts - my stick pins, the felt heat behind the sentiment and the glitter heart

Lace - gotta have lace, right? :D:D

Love - the word love is in the sentiment and the word "lovely" on my Designer Paper

To see how my Design Sisters have interpreted this challenge make sure you'll check out

Chris

Debi

Jan

and our amazing Guest for the past two month Wanda Cullen

Make sure that you will check out the ODBD Blog to see who won last weeks challenge and to see the creations that were chose to grab the Shining the Light Award. There were some pretty amazing entries!

Thanks for stopping by today and saying "hi". It is always such joy to see who comes to visit me......thank you!!

Have a blessed weekend!!

Hugs,

All pink!!!!

2012-01-24T20:18:00.003-07:00

Hello and good evening stamping friends! I have a little card to share with you all tonight that I made for my stash. I don't know about you, but there are many times when I need a card last minute and even though have tons of already made cards, it seems not to be the right one for the occasion. So to build a little stash I started off with this card right here that just a sweet image on the front and can be adjusted to any occasion with a sentiment on the inside. I did leave the inside blank and will stamp that quick sentiment or greeting on the inside when the time comes.

Have a look at my all pink and white creation

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Echo Park Victoria Garden

Stamps: ODBD Birthday Blessings

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: ZVA Creative pearl flourish, Recollections half pearls, Mulberry roses and leaves, pleated satin ribbon, Venice lace, pink loop trim, Spellbinders Tear Drop Circles

What do you think? Don't you think that this could be an any occasion card?

Thanks so much for stopping by. I know this is a short and sweet post, but I wanted to share with you all.

Hugs and blessings,

ODBDSLC93...It's sketch time!

2012-01-21T04:00:00.005-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! It is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and this week it is a sketch challenge. Oh, I love sketches, challenging for me, but I love them. :D

Here is what I came up with

and this is a picture of the sketch

What do you think, did I stay true to it or what? :D:D I pulled all of the colors for this card out of the Basic Grey Little Black Dress Designer Paper.

Here are the ingredients I've used for my card:

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Stone Grey, Basic Grey Little Black Dress

Stamps: ODBD Birthday Blessings

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 4, Parisian Motifs, Labels 17, ZVA Creative Taupe Pearl Flourish, Recollections half pearls, Venice lace, Prima Rose, Cuttlebug embossing folder Textile

I hope I was able to inspire you, but if you need just that little extra inspiration make sure to check out and see what

Debi

Jan Marie

Jan

Kathy

Lori

Rosemary

Wanda (our amazing Guest)

and

Angie one of the regular Design Team members who wanted to play along :D

Chris is taking off today. A well deserve little break if I may say. :D

To see who won last weeks challenge make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog and remember, as with all ODBD challenge you'll have a chance of winning a gift certificate, but you have to play along in order to win ;D

This is it for me for today. Thanks so very much for stopping!

Have a blessed and super creative weekend.

Hugs,

For the Love of Custom Dies Blog Hop!

2012-01-19T07:00:00.012-07:00

Our Daily Bread designs has a brand new team! It's an Alumni team! Some of our past designers have returned and will be sharing special projects with you bi-monthly on Thursdays! You can read all about it on the ODBD Blog today!

Meantime.... Welcome to our first Alumni Team "For the Love" Blog Hop!

This week the new Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designer's are featuring for the Love of ODBD Custom Dies! Visit each link and leave a comment. One of the posts is a hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate. So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love! You have until February 1st at 6 pm eastern. Winner will be announced February 2nd! Enjoy the hop and all the inspiration using ODBD Custom Dies!

If you got here from Silke's fantastic Blog, you are in the right place! If not, just pop on over to the ODBD Blog for the entire list with links!
For my creation I pulled out some older stamps and matching dies and some new stamps. Have a look and see for yourself

Birthday Blessings

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, SU Dusty Durango (retired), My Minds Eye Honey Cake

Stamps: ODBD Birthday Blessings, Mother's Day (Poppy), Serve the Lord

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: white Venice lace from my stash, red rhinestones, ODBD Custom Die Poppy , Crocheted Circle ,
Spellbinders Classic Circles

So, what do you think? I was trying to share how you can combine different dies and stamp sets and it still works well together.

Now it is time for you to hop on over to see what the super talented Connie has come up with.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and making my day a little brighter.

Have a blessed and super creative day!

Hugs,

I press on.......

2012-01-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

Hello on this late Sunday evening. I have a quick little card to share with you all that I made using two of the Grunge sets released January 1 over at Our Daily Bread Designs called Grunge Cross and Never give Up and the coordinating custom die for the Grunge Cross.

I press on....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Kraft, BoBunny et Cetera

Stamps: ODBD Never Give Up, Grunge Cross

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo, Tea Dye

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 6, ODBD Custom Die Grunge Cross, hand dyed seam binding, paper roses in blue, I am Roses small leaves

I now this is a pretty simple card, if you think that I usually use a lot of lace and other embellishments, but I purposely focused on this amazing Grunge Cross and the scripture.

What do you think?

Thanks for looking and have a wonderfully blessed evening!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC92...Word Play!

2012-01-14T04:00:00.009-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! WOW, this week went by way too fast but I am glad it is the weekend and I am able to share a card with you that I have made for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs.

This week the team challenges you to create a card or project using at least three items, tools or embellishments beginning with three of the letters in the word "W-I-N-T-E-R-"

Example:

W- White, watercolor, etc.

I- Ink

N- Nestabilities,

T-triangles, trees

E- Embossing

R-Ribbon, ripping, red

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, January 20th at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, January 20th at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC92. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with

Dear Friend

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Poppy Red

Stamps: ODBD Birthday Blessings

Ink: Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily Die, Spellbinders Lacey Circles, Labels 6, Sizzix embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper, white Venice lace from my stash. white seam binding, handmade crochet flower, handmade stick pin, red glitter glue

My wordplay interpretation

W - white card stock, lace, flower, seam binding
I - ink
N - Nestabilities
T - three different kinds of beads on my stick pin
E - embossing
R - red

To see what the other ladies have come up with make sure you'll check out

Chris

Debi

Jan

JanMarie

Kathy

Lori

Rosemary

and our Guest Designer Wanda Cullen

I promise you, these ladies will blow you away! To see who won last weeks challenge make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today. Thank you for making my Blog a stop today and brightening my day.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC91....in with the New, out with the Old

2012-01-07T04:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends. Wow, we have survived the first week of the new year, my kids are back in school, hubby back to work, and some routine has settled back in. I have a card to share with you all that I have made for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and the challenge this week is:

"In with the new....out with the Old"

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, January 13th at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, January 13th at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC91. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with. For my "old" I am using some Basic Grey Sultry paper and the "new" is that yummy pink lace and the ODBD stamp sets Special Blend and Birthday Blessings (both January releases)

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Sultry

Stamps: ODBD Special Blend and Birthday Blessings

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Angel Pink, VersaMark, Ranger embossing powder in white

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry die, Wilton heart doily, pink lace (from Suhafuha over at Zibbet), I am Roses flowers and leaves, Zva Creative pink rhinestone flourish, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Accents, pink rhinestones from my stash

I am gave this card it to my MIL who turned 80 the other day.

All right, to see what the other ladies have come up with make sure you'll check out

Chris

Debi

Lori

Jan Marie

Jan

Kathy

Rosemary

and our Guest Designer Wanda Cullen

I am telling you these ladies will blow you away with their amazing creations!

To read all of the details and see who won last weeks challenge and see the amazing cards that some of the Design Team has created while supporting this wonderful challenge see the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today. When you read this I am in sunny California celebrating the 80th birthday of my MIL. Talk to you all when I get back.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend!

Hugs,

Happy New Year and welcome....

2012-01-01T06:00:00.005-07:00

to the Our Daily Bread designs January Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Becca's amazing Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there, where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EST Jan. 1, 2012 until 8pm EST Jan 2, 2012. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Jan 3, 2012. Five blessed hoppers will win a $20.00 Gift Certificate for ODBD Stamps!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment. Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

And here is what I came up with. These new stamps are so amazing, it was hard to pick one to create this card

A grungy kind of LOVE

and here is a look of the inside of my card

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Recollections Kraft, BoBunny Gabrielle

Stamps: ODBD God's Love

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Martha Steward chalk ink in sea colors, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Tea Dye

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Labels 16, chocolate pleated satin ribbon, hand dyed seam binding, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, charm, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

I don't know about you, but I love this color combo. I hope I was able to inspire you.

Now it is time to hop on over to the super talented Chris 's Blog.

Thanks for stopping by and allowing me to be part of your first day of the new year!! May God bless you beyond measure in 2012!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC90....Anything goes!!

2011-12-24T04:00:00.002-07:00

Happy Saturday stamping friends!! I hope you all have your preparations for Christmas all done and are ready for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. This weeks challenge is pretty easy as you can see in the headline.

"Anything goes"!!

The team challenges you to create a card or project using Our Daily Bread Designs Stamps, that is it!!!! Have fun!!!

This challenge will last for two weeks until Jan. 7th!

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, January 7th, 2012 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, January 7th, 2012 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC90. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

Now let me share with you what I have come up with.

Faithfulness......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Spring Rain, My Minds Eye Paris&Company

Stamps: ODBD Simple Things

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 20, Prima Rose, mini roses from Wild Orchid Crafts, Recollections leaves, ZVA Creative small pearl flourish, handmade stick pin, Recollections half pearls, Venice lace, Sizzix embossing folder

What do you think? This is just another one of those cards I can add to my stash and use on any occasion!

To see what the other Challenge Team members have come p with make sure you'll check out

Chris ( will not have a sample this week)

Fran

Lori

Silke

Sue

and our Guest Designer Wanda Cullen.

We are saying some sad goodbyes to Sue Worthington who's term as Guest Designer is ending by the end of this month. Also leaving are Silke Ledlow and Fran Gumprecht. I have so enjoyed working with each and every one of you absolutely wonderful and super talented ladies!! Silke and Fran are not totally leaving ODBD all together, but where they will be, will be announced at another time. ;D

We are also welcoming some new faces in January, but for that you will have to wait until January 8th when they will be officially announced. ;D;D

Also, remember that ODBD still has the AMAZING SALE going on until midnight tonight! To check it out make sure you'll read this post right here.

To see all of the details on the ODBDSLC challenge and who won last weeks challenge make sure to check out the ODBD Blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, without you coming to visit my humble Blog I would probably not be stamping. So from the bottom of my heart I thank you and I wish you and your family the most wonderful and Merriest Christmas ever. May God bless you all and Happy New Year, may it be blessed beyond measure!

Hugs,

SNTODBD50....Anything goes!!

2011-12-22T07:00:00.003-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday stamping friends!! It is time for a new Stamping in Time with Betty challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and the challenge is super easy this time around: "anything goes"! The only stipulation is ODBD stamps, but you can just go for it!

For my sample I kept it sweet and simple and I used one of the fabulous December stamps from ODBD called Little Things. Have a look and see for yourself

Enjoy the little things......

Recipe:

Paper: Recollections Kraft, PTI Dark Chocolate, My Minds Eye Union Square

Stamps: ODBD Little Things

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Venice lace, velvet pleated ribbon, Wild Orchid Crafts roses, Cheery Lynn Designs Flourish, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangles, Labels 14

What do you think? Isn't this a card for just about any occasion?

Well, I was not the only team member playing along today. Make sure after you'll leave here you'll check out
what

Angie

Julie

Lori

Sue

and off course Betty have come up with.

Here are the details for this fun challenge:

You must use ODBD Stamps! Other stamps allowed, but ODBD images need to be the focus!

Use keyword codes SNTODBD50 and ODBD when linking to SCS or public gallery.

Be sure to use the LINK to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing!

If you use either your blog link or online gallery, please give a link back to this challenge page.

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST December 22th) til Wednesday(January 4th) at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

Now it is your turn to play, remember there is a chance in winning a gift certificate, but you'll have to play along in order to win! ;D To see all of the details and who won the last SNT challenge make sure you'll stop over at the ODBD Blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and saying "hi".

Have a blessed and super creative day!!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC89.....Let's play with this word

2011-12-17T04:00:00.004-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends. If you came by to see this weeks Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge, you are in the right place. I will share with you my version of this weeks super fun challenge.

This weeks challenge is:

Use each letter of the word in NOEL to create your card.

For eg.

N- nestabilities, the word NOEL

O- Ovals, Our Daily Bread Designs, circles (shape)....

E- Embossing, envelopes ....

L- Lace, layers....

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, December 23 ., 2011 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, December 23, 2011 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC89. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is my version of this challenge

Little Things.....

and here is another view

For the word play breakdown:

N - Nestabilities

O- ODBD Stamps and Oval

E - heat embossing

L - Layering (lots of it;D) and lace

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Recollections Kraft, SU Dusty Durango, Prima Romantique

Stamp: ODBD Little Things

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, Ranger detail embossing powder

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Squares, Petite Ovals Large, Classic Squares Large, paper roses in hues of orange, three different colored laces, handmade stick pin, hand dyed seam binding

What do you think? I hope I was able to inspire you. If you would like to see what the other Challenge Team members have created check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Silke

Sue

and our Guest Designer Wanda

To see all of the details and what else is going on at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I always love hearing from you and I appreciate you taking time to do so.

Have a blessed weekend!!

Hugs,

It's my turn......

2011-12-15T04:00:00.001-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday stamping friends! Today is my turn to share a special little project with you all that I have created for the "Time with" post over at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. With Christmas fast approaching I thought it would be fun to share a quick and easy little gift idea. I don't know about you, but every year I seam to need just one more last minute gift that I somehow forgot about or I decide to give to someone unexpectedly. Usually I go to my local grocery store to pick up a gift card, but not this year. I came across this fun little project and decided to give it a try. It is fairly inexpensive, which is another plus, but it sure does not look inexpensive ;D;D

So, let me share a little sneak peek of my project. For the entire tutorial and description, please visit the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.

It would be nice if you would let me know what you think about my little tutorial.

Thanks for visiting me and make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog to see the entire project!

Hugs and blessings,

Just a little something

2011-12-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

Hello and happy Monday stamping friends! I have a card to share with you all that I made with one of the new release stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs. It is kind of a rainy and gray day today, so I thought this little card would bring some sunshine. ;D Have a look and see for yourself what I mean.

Just a little something.......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Lemon Tart, Echo Park Victoria Garden

Stamps: ODBD Daisy, Simple Things

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo, Antique Linen

Accessories: Spellbinders Picot Edge Circles, Labels 9, Fancy Tags Two, white Venice lace, sunflower colored lace, Sizzix embossing folder golden yellow half pearls

What do you think? I hope that this card will brighten someones day as much as it has brighten mine while creating it.

Well, this is it for me for today. Thanks so much for stopping by, I love hearing from you all!

Have a blessed day!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC88...Let's see that sketch!!

2011-12-10T04:00:00.004-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! If you came to see what this weeks Shining the Light Challenge is all about you are in the right spot. Chris, the wonderful Challenge Team coordinator chose one of Lori's creations as the inspiration for this sketch and boy is it a fun one.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, December 16 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, December 16 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC88. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

So, are you ready? Here is

Lori's card

the sketch

and here is mine. I totally cased Lori, that's how much I loved her card :D:D

Do not....be troubled

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, DCWV textured pink, MyMindsEye Blush

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 6

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black,

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry, Spellbinders Picot Edge Circles, pink satin ribbon, Cricut Expression and the Storybook cartridge for the leaf branches, white/pink roses

What do you think? This is one fun sketch isn't it? To see what the rest of girls have come up with make sure you'll check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Silke

Sue

and Wanda our Guest-Designer

and for all of the details make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog.

Before I forget, if you have noticed, I had to turn moderation on once again! I have been getting these SPAM comments that would direct you to not so proper websites. I am sorry if it takes just a few more steps to leave me a comment. I hope they will give up soon so I can get back to normal. Thanks so much for understanding!!

Thanks also for stopping by today, it means a lot to me. I hope you'll find some time to play along, remember, there is a chance on winning a gift certificate! ;D

Have a blessed weekend!

Hugs,

Special Post!!

2011-12-08T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends!

I have been getting some SPAM stuff again, so I have turned on moderation again!!! I am sorry if this causes any trouble for you, just trying to keep those unwanted and nasty comments out!

Thank for understanding!!

Hugs and blessings,

Great Love!!!

2011-12-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hello there my stamping friends! I have a little card to share with you all that I have made just because. I was playing around with one of my Tim Holtz dies, the Alterations Tattered Flowers, and decided to try a lace flower. For my card I went totally elegant and got to use some of my new Basic Grey Little Black Dress paper. I know I am probably late showing this paper, but it is new to me and I absolutely LOVE it!!

So, here is my

Great Love...

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, True Black, Recollections grey , Basic Grey Little Black Dress

Stamps: ODBD Simple Things

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento London Fog

Accessories: black Venice heart lace, mesh bling, Want2Scrap rhinestone flourish,heart charm with rhinestone in it, handmade stick pin, lace flower with antique silver button, Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry doily die, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares

What do you think? I thought that this would be a card that can be given to someone special for any occasion.

If you have a minute, I'd like to know what you think! Thanks so much for stopping by today.

I wish you a blessed and super creative day!!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC87...let's make a bookmark!!

2011-12-03T04:00:00.009-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday sweet stamping friends!! WOW, what a week it has been and I am sure glad it is over, but you did not come here to hear about my week, you are here to see what this weeks Shining the Light Challenge is over at Our Daily Bread Designs so let us get to it. :D

It has been a while since we've made a bookmark so this week the challenge is to make a bookmark!!

That can be any kind of bookmark such as ribbon bookmark, corner bookmark, just a tag bookmark...you name it it works.

Here are the details:

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, December 9 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, December 9 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC87. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with

Gods Word

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate

Stamps: ODBD The Word of God

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 7, Labels 18, ODBD Custom Die Elegant Ovals, chocolate satn ribbon

I kow pretty simple, but I plan on using this one in my bible and I would not want to mess up my bible nor the bookmark ;D

So, what do you think?

If you would like to see what the other Challenge Team gals have come up with make sure you check out

Sue our still guest

and Wanda Cullen who will be joining us for the next two months!!!

Welcome, Wanda!!!

To see Wanda's big "Welcome" and what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for right now, I have a busy day ahead. Thanks for stopping by to say "hi" it means a lot to me and I LOVE reading your comments.:D:D

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!!

Hugs,

ODBD December release!!!!

2011-12-01T06:00:00.004-07:00

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs December Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Julie’s Blog, you are in the right place! If not, you should start at the ODBD Blog so you don’t miss a thing! There are lots of goodies up for grabs this month…. so be sure to follow the rules to qualify to win one of the prizes!

Here are the details of the Blog Hop:

The Hop will run 8am EST Dec 1 til 8pm EST Dec 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Dec 3.

There will be SIX prizes of Choice of 1 FREE SET!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Here is what you need to do to be in the drawing for these SIX prizes: Hop to each blog listed below, leaving a comment for each designer Return here to this post and let us know you completed the hop and left comments for each designer, or make note of any you could not comment on In this same comment, answer the question on the ODBD Blog

and here is what I came up with! For my card I've used the Little Things stamp set, which I absolutely LOVE

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, Recollections Kraft, Basic Grey Oxford

Stamps: ODBD Little Things

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, Walnut Stain

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Motifs, Fleur De Lis Squares, ZVA Creative taupe pearl flourish, handmade stick pin, cream delicate lace from my stash, blue seam binding, cream roses, Cheery Lynn Designs Exotic Butterflies small, blue rhinestones

So, what do you think? Isn't that a fabulous stamp?

All right, this is it for me, your next stop in this Hop will be the ever so amazing Sandee!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and making my day a happy day!

Have fun hopping and have a blessed day!!

Hello and happy Saturday for ODBDSLC86

2011-11-26T04:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! I hope all of you had a blessed Thanksgiving and time with family and friends. If you are here for the new Shining the Light Challenge you are in the right place.

This weeks challenge:

Is a Recipe!!- Ribbon, lace, and some glitter and something ODBD

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, December 2 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, December 2 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC86. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with:

May Peace.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, True Black, BiBunny Enchanted

Stamps: ODBD Sacred Season

Ink: VersaFine OnyxBlack

Accessories: black Venice lace, silver glitter ribbon, Prima red velvet flower, Want2Scrap rhinestone flourish, silver frame, silver glitter glue, red rhinestones

What do you think about my dramatic Christmas card?

To see some more amazing inspiration make sure you check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Silke

and our guest Sue

These super talented ladies created some absolutely stunning samples.

As always you can read all of the details for this challenge and all the other challenges that are running over at the ODBD Blog. Remember, if you play along in our challenges you will have a chance on winning s gift certificate which can be used toward a stamp purchase over at the ODBD Store

All right, this is it for me for today. I thank you for stopping by and saying "hi". I read all of your comments and each and every one is greatly appreciated.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving and a very special SALE!!!

2011-11-24T06:00:00.012-07:00

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you my stamping friends! I have a card to share with you all that I made for a "Give thanks to God sale" that is happening over at Our Daily Bread Desings. For that means that you will receive 10% off of your entire order and FREE shipping!!! So, the more you order the more you'll save ;D. This would be the perfect time to pick up an extra stamp set or two to possibly give to your close friends who like ODBD just as much as you do. ;D

All right, I know we are all pretty busy today so let me show you my card

Happy Thanksgiving

outside of my card

inside of card

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Me&My Big Ideas Fall stack

Stamps: ODBD Give Thanks

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, Tear Drop Circles, rust colored lace, Recollections Fall leaves, Prima rose, half pearls

To see all of the details to this AMAZING sale make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog. You can also see who else made sample for this event. To make sure you will receive your 10% off enter the code"thanks2011"
I almost forgot to tell you all that FOUR people have a chance of winning a $20 giftcertificate and the best part is you have until Sunday, 27. November 2011, midnight EST and all you have to do is leave us comment. ;D

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I pray that you and your family will have the blessed and very "Happy Thanksgiving"

Happy Saturday....

2011-11-19T04:00:00.002-07:00

and welcome to this weeks Shining the Light Challenge # 85 over at Our Daily Bread Designs. This weeks challenge is pretty simple:

Baubles, Bells or Anything hanging!!

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, November 25 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, November 25 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC85. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct ink to the challenge.

So, for my card, I've played with one of the November releases called "Warm Wishes" and it was tons of fun coloring it. I also used some Ranger Icicle Stickles, and however the light hits it is shimmers all kinds of colors. In my picture it looks like I have used silver and gold stickles, but I did not, it's the Icicle one and IRL it looks all silver-ish ;D;D For my "baubles, bells, anything hanging" I've used these little jingle bells on the bottom of the sentiment and to top it all off I created "icicles" which hang, right? To achieve that I used a strip of bling mesh (that stuff is awesome) I cut it 30 blings long and 4 blings wide to cover my 5.5"x5.5" card on the top. Before I adhered it I cut two of the blings in every second place to make it look like icicles. What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper: PTI True Black, White, BoBunny Snowfall

Stamps: ODBD Warm Wishes

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VerfaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Fancy Tags Three, Classic Squares Large,Ranger Icicle Stickles, silver jingle bells, silver mesh trim, MayArts silver cording, snowflakes (silver) found in the miniature Christmas tree decorations sections, blue rhinestones, Copic markers C2,C3,T0, W00, Y38, E39, E55, E71, G82, G85, Special Black 110, R24, R29

To see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Silke

and out fabulous guest Sue

have come up with make sure you go and check them out after you leave here. As always you can find all of the details to this challenge and all of the other challenges that are going on right now at the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today! I have a baby shower to go to today and go and do my Thanksgiving shopping. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me, I love reading your comments.

Have a blessed weekend!

SNTODBD48...

2011-11-17T07:00:00.003-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday my stamping friends. Today I have a special post for you all, I've played along in Betty's Stamping in Time Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs where the challenge this rotation is

The challenge this rotation is to create Christmas cards, gift packaging, gift ideas or anything festive you can think of to share with a Christmas theme!

So, for my project I came up with a card and ornament. The ornament was a ton of fun creating as I have tried my hands on some pretty cool stuff called Model Magic by Crayola. It is a very soft and lightweight clay. I simply took a chunk out of the package started mushing (is that even a real word? :D:D) rolled it out on my craft mat to about 1/4" thickness and used one of the new Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament dies as a guide by laying in on top of the clay and using a small kitchen knife to cut around it. After I cut it I smoothed out the edges a bit. For my image I chose the snowflake tree and flourishes from ODBD's Ornaments 2 which I inked with ODBD's Steel Blue ink (no longer available) but you can use any ink. I only pressed the stamp in a little to so the impression would not be too deep. I let the ink try for a minute and added some glue with my glue pen in the middle of each snowflake and dusted some Glimmer Dust by DecoArt over it. I forgot to mention that the clay is 'air dry" clay and it takes quite a while to dry, but it is so worth it!! ;D I also added the Glimmer Dust to the edge of the entire ornament. To finish it off I added some light blue sheer ribbon and a rhinestone, viola your little ornament gift is ready. For my card I stayed
along the same lines, but have a look and see for yourself

Peace on Earth

Sorry about the shadow in the picture, but the sun as giving me a hard time ;D

Recipe:

Paper:

PTI White, light blue textured cs, Designer Paper is from my stash (sorry no cover, so I don't know the name of it)

Stamps: ODBD Ornaments 2

Ink: ODBD Ink Steel Blue (no longer available)

Accessories:

Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, Fancy Tags, light blue sheer ribbon, white lace from my stash, DecoArt Glimmer Dust, light blue rhinestones

So, what do you think? Wouldn't that be a nice Hostess Gift or gift in general for someone special for Christmas?

I hope I was able to inspire you but if you should need just a little more inspiration check out what the other ladies of the Design Team have come up with. This rotation quiet a few of the ladies made samples. Have a look and see what

Chris

Grace

Lorelie

Lori

and off course the host of this fabulous challenge Betty

have come up with. For all of the details make sure you'll stop by the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today! Thanks so much for stopping by and making my day a little brighter!

Have a blessed and super creative day!

ODBDSLC84.....Let's make it metallic

2011-11-12T04:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday my stamping friends. It is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs.

This weeks challenge: Go Metallic!!
We would like to see you use White and/or cream, silver and/or gold, and one or two other colors on your creation. You may include neutrals such as brown or black as well.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, November 18 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, November 18 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC84. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And this is what I came up with!

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, DCWV Mariposa Glitter paper

Stamps: ODBD Stamps Sweet Christmas Wishes

Ink: VersaMark, Ranger golden detail embossing powder

Accessories: ODBD Elegant Ovals Custom Die, Spellbinder Parisian Motifs, golden poinsettia, handmade stick pin with cream + golden pearls and beads, handmade ribbon treatment

Don't you just love how amazing cream and gold looks together? To see some more inspiration make sure you'll check out what

and Sue our amazing Guest Designer

have come up with. You can find all of the details also on the ODBD Blog as well as who won last weeks gift certificate and who got our fabulous blinkie.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today. I always love seeing who comes to visit.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!

Hello there....

2011-11-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

Hello there my stamping friends. Today I have a card to share with you all that I made just because! Sort of like therapy. ;D;D

I've used two of the new release stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs called Warm Wishes and Elegant Oval Frames, the latter actually is from last month and this is what came out

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Wassail

Stamps: ODBD Warm Wishes and Elegant Oval Frames

Ink: VersaMark, Ranger golden detail embossing folder, Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Motifs, ODBD Custom Dies Elegant Ovals, ivory pearl lace, golden filigree ribbon, Merry Minis Poinsettia, ZVA Creative pearl flourish

What do you think? I hope this card inspired you a little to get your Christmas stamps out and do some creating. :D

I will be back on Saturday for a new post for the Shining the Light Challenge, so be sure to come back.

Also some news if you have not heard yet. Christian Paper Crafts is now the ODBD Forum. Mostly still the same challenges going on, but it is now an ODBD website, kind of like a hang out for ODBD fans!! ;D;D If you have a chance you should check it out.

Well, this is it for me for right now. Thanks so much for stopping by and brightening my day!

Have a blessed and super creative day!!

It a sketch challenge

2011-11-05T03:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! It is time for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and this week it is a sketch challenge!!

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, November 11 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, November 11 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC83. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, My Minds Eye Lost & Found Christmas

Stamps: ODBD Ornaments 2, Joy to the Lord Hymn (which is stamped under the ornament)

Ink:

Versa Fine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany, Old Paper, Antique Linen, VersaMark, Ranger gold detail embossing powder

Accessories:

Spellbinders Labels 4, 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Twisted Metal Tags & Accents, Offray lace, dusty olive seam binding, May Arts gold cord, Holly charm, Studio 18 rhinestones in green and dark red, Quickutz embossing folder

What do you think, was I able to keep with the sketch?

For some more inspiration make sure you'll check out what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Silke

and our guest designer Sue

have come up with! I promise you, these ladies went above and beyond with their creations!

For all of the details and to see who won last weeks challenge you can check out the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today! Thanks so much for stopping by to say to say "hi" I love reading your comments and they are greatly appreciated.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!!

SNTODBD47....Make it your favorite.......

2011-11-03T06:00:00.005-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday stamping friends! I have a card to share with you all that I've made for this terms Stamping in Time Challenge over at our Daily Bread Designs. This time around Betty has a guest and the the challenge is to use "Your favorite scripture"! How simple is that? Well, I knew right away that I wanted to use the Scripture Collection 6 stamp set which has a scripture in it that I chose to be made into a stamp. ;D Yep, the scripture collection stamps are scripture that the ODBD DT members get to choose once a year. So, since my favorite scripture, well, one of them,hehe, is Psalm 116:1 I used it to make this card right here

I love the Lord

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, My Minds Eye Union Square

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 6

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 20, Fleur De Lis Squares, paper roses in deep red and Tan, mini mulberry leaves, antique brass heart charm, handmade stick pin, hand dyed seam binding in Suede, ZVA Creative Taupe pearl flourish, Tan colored delicate lace

What so you think? I thought the paper was perfect as it has the word "love" on it. ;D

To see some more inspiration make sure you also check out what

and the special guest Kathy

For all of the detail to this challenge make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog

Now, it is your turn to play! Here are the guidelines!

•You must use ODBD Stamps! Other stamps allowed, but ODBD images need to be the focus!

•Use keyword codes SNTODBD46 and ODBD when linking to SCS or public gallery.

•Be sure to use the LINK to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing!

•If you use either your blog link or online gallery, please give a link back to this challenge page.

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST November 3rd til Wednesday November 17th at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

All right, this is it for me for today. Thanks so much for stopping by and saying "hi" I appreciate all comments and read each and every one of them!

Have a blessed day!

Welcome to ODBD's November release!!!

2011-11-01T05:00:00.001-07:00

Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs November Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Julie's amazing Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT Nov. 1 until 8pm EDT Nov 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Nov 3.

THREE blessed hoppers will win their CHOICE of ONE FREE SET, and ONE very blessed hopper will win the GRAND PRIZE of their CHOICE OF THREE FREE SETS!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment

Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on.

Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

Now here is what I came up with for this release. I actually have two cards to share with you all they use the same stamp set "Sacred Season" but are different. The first one has some more traditional colors and the second has a more contemporary color combo.

My first card

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, gold colored textured cs, Basg Grey Jovial

Stamps: ODBD Sacred Season

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangles, Wilton paper doily, May Arts crinkled soft ribbon, handmade stick pin, Recollections Holly leaves, poinsettia flowers

and here is my second card

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Rust colored shimmer cs (I bought at the Rubber stamp and Scrapbook Expo), Recollections Union Square

Stamps: ODBD Sacred Season

Ink: VersaMark , Copper Detail Embossing powder, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 4, Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, ivory paper roses, lace from my stash, brown seam binding which I recycled from a gift that was wrapped with it, Gold Glimmer Mist, handmade stick pin, ZVA Creative pearl flourish, Recollections half pearls, glitter/sequin spray from Michael's , handmade ribbon flower, Glitter angel button, gold berries spray from Michael's

These are my two contributions to this wonderful November release. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Your next stop will be the super talented Sandee.

Remember, if you are having trouble during this hop to leave a comment, make sure you'll write the name down where you were having trouble and mention it on the ODBD Blog.

Have a blessed day!

ODBDSLC82....Let's use Pink!!!

2011-10-29T03:00:00.008-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday my stamping friends! WOW, this week has just flown by and I have not had much creative time :C Maybe next week will be better!
Since it is Saturday I have Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge to share with you all and this weeks challenge is:

Think Pink and Encouragement in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness(it need not be on the theme of breast cancer but it must be pink and have a verse or sentiment of encouragement)

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, November 4 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, November 4 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC82. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

So, let me share with you all what I came up with. I still can't put the this wonderful new set called "Praying for a Cure". There are a few very near and dear people in my life that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother in law, my friend and neighbor Marianne and my friend Ruby, I've know her as long as I have been in the US and she is like a big sister to me. I tell you, GOD is good and he healed all three of these wonderful ladies in my life! To honor them and everyone else out there effected by breast cancer I made this little card.

Praying for a Cure!!!

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, DCWV textured cs in pink, My Minds Eye Madison Avenue

Stamps: ODBD Praying for a Cure

Ink: VersaColor Ink Spot #34 Orchid

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 20, Picot Edge Circles, pink cotton crochet lace, handmade stick pin, Zva Creative small pearl flourish, Prima Burlap leaf, paper roses, Recollections Extra Fine Glitter in Blush, Recollections ink and white half pearls

I know this is a pretty simple card, but I really wanted to focus on this fabulous stamp set.

To see what my fellow Design sisters have come up with, make sure you'll check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

Silke

and our sweet Guest Designer Sue

have come up with. I know I say this every week, but these ladies are beyond talented!

For all of the details and to see who won last weeks challenge and to see what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog.

Now comes the hardest part of this post. We have to say goodbye to one of our sweet and beyond talented sisters of the Challenge Team. Pat, has to step down from her position due to health issues and it is with a sad heart and lots of tears that I am writing this. Pat, I will MISS you my friend!! I know you'll have to do what is best for you and I pray that GOD will heal those hands of yours and that you will be back when the time is right! Love you Sis.!!!

Well, this is it for me for today. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by to see me today. Have a blessed and super creative weekend!

Oh, before I go, does anyone out there know how to get the signature working in blogger after installing IE9? I can't get my signature (the pretty one with the butterflies and all) to work. ALL I get is a big red X. If you know how to get it back with IE9 installed, please e-mail me.....THANK YOU!!

Hugs,

Sabrina

Praying for a Cure

2011-10-26T05:00:00.014-07:00

Hello and happy Hump Day stamping friends!! Today is a very special day, Our Daily Bread Designs is one of many sponsors for the Splitcoaststampers second annual Hope You Can Cling To card drive to benefit those affected by breast cancer. Make sure to check out the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge Forums.

To further support this cause, Our Daily Bread designs released a brand new stamp set, "Praying For A Cure" on October 15th. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this new stamp set sold during October will be donated to the American Cancer Society

And to show some creative possibilities using this fabulous new set some of the Designers also called Breadsticks over at Our Daily Bread Designs have joined in to make samples and I was one of them :D

Have a look and see what I came up with!

This is a little gift set I made which includes a necklace, purse charm and card. I took some pictures of the items individually so you can see it more close up.

The card

The necklace

and the purse charm

Recipe for the card:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, My Minds Eye Madison Avenue

Stamps: ODBD Praying for a Cure

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Rose Bud, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Fancy Tags Three, Rose trim, seam binding, Antique silver Hope charm, Recollections pink pearl flourish, Recollections Extra Fine Glitter in Blush, Recollections pink and ivory half pearls

For the necklace and charm I 've used Schrinky Dink to make the stamped on charms. All metal charms are from either e-Bay or my local craft store. To stamp the image and scripture unto the Shrinky Dink I've used Memento and StazOn ink.

What do you think?

To some more amazing creations make sure you'll check out

Lisa

Lori

Dawn

Grace

Angie

Connie

Sabrina (that's me :D:D)

Sue

Chris

Patter

Please visit each of the ladies above, leave a comment for each, and return to the ODBD Blog to let us know that you have visited them all. There will be three commenters selected to win a $20 gift certificate each from Our Daily Bread designs. You have until Thursday, October 27 at 8pm EDT to leave your comments. The winners will be announced Friday morning on the Flashback Friday Favorites post.

Now, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and make your rounds, remember, there are some gift certificates to be won and you never know who has them hidden ;D.

Well, I kept you long enough! Thanks for stopping by and making my day just that little bit brighter.

Have a blessed day!

ODBDSLC81....Let's get "Geometrical"

2011-10-22T03:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday sweet friends! I have a card to share with you all that I have made for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. The challenge this week is:

Use at least 3 different shapes on your card (for example oval, rectangle, and square. The base can count if it is matted only.)

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, October 28 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, October 28 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC81. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And now let me share my card with you. I went with square, circle and rectangle. Oh, and if you cont the lace triangles too,LOL!!

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Ripe Avocado, Basic Grey Jovial

Stamps: ODBD Holiday Ornaments, Christmas Rose

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Old Paper, Aged Mahogany

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Picot Edge Circles, Curved Rectangles, green cotton crochet lace, velvet ribbon, green rhinestones, Ivory paper rose sprayed with Lindy's Stamp Gang Spritz, Copics, Glossy Accents (to give the berries some dimension)

Do you think this qualifies? LOL! If you need a little more inspiration to get those creative juices flowing make sure you'll check out what

Pat

and our Guest Designer Sue

have come up with. These ladies blow me away each and every week! To see all of the details and to find out who won last weeks gift certificate make sure you'll head on over to the ODBD Blog. Make sure you'll check out which other challenges are still going on, remember ALL ODBD challenges give you a chance on winning a gift certificate, but you'll have to play in order to win! ;D;D;D

Well, this is it for me for today. I hope I was able to inspire you. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. My e-mail can be found in the left sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by and making my day!! Have a wonderfully blessed weekend!

Hugs,

Sabrina

Happy Thursday.....

2011-10-20T06:00:00.006-07:00

stamping friends! If you came here for this weeks Our Daily Bread Designs challenge Stampin' in Time with Betty,ODBDSNT46, you are in the right place. This rotations challenge is:

cards with TAG! T= Thankful, A= Appreciation, G= Grateful. You can use an actual tag, create a card that is thankful, shows appreciation, or conveys gratefulness, or you can combine a tag with the themes. Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps!

For my card I went with the "Grateful" option. I am grateful every day that I am a born again Christian and that GOD is so good to me. I am not talking about material things, no, I am talking about giving his life for me, being there when I need someone to talk to in the middle of the night etc., but most of all for his WORD. Through his word I get to know more about his goodness and that is what I am grateful for. There are more things, but if I list them all you will be here until the next challenge in two weeks,LOL! So, to get back to my card, I chose the "Praise God" from the Mini Tags 3 and the scripture Psalm 126:3 from the Christmas Door stamp set. These two combined on my ornaments remind me of God's goodness and this is what I am grateful for. Have a look and see if you agree with me

The Lord has done.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Scarlet Jewel, Memory Box Spicebery

Stamps: ODBD Christmas Door, Mini Tags 3

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany

Accessories: Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Holiday Tags, Offray Cotton Crochet lace, Burgundy trim, Faux Rhinestone Bling Mesh (I cut out some of the bling to make my custom trim) Rhinestone Flourish from Want2Scrap, silver cording

So, what do you think? I you need a little more inspiration for this fabulous challenge make sure you'll check out what

Fran

Lori

and Betty

have come up with. Now it is time for you to play along.

Here are all of the guidelines:

You must use ODBD Stamps! Other stamps allowed, but ODBD images need to be the focus!

Use keyword codes SNTODBD46 and ODBD when linking to SCS or public gallery.

Be sure to use the LINK to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing!

If you use either your blog link or online gallery, please give a link back to this challenge page.

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST October 20th., til Wednesday(November 2nd) at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

You can also check out the ODBD Blog for all of the requirements and to see who won the last rotation. Remember, as with all ODBD challenge you can win a gift certificate that can be used against a stamp purchase over at the ODBD Store.

Well, this is it for me for today. Thanks so much for stopping by today, you sure made my day!!

Have a blessed day!!

Hugs,

Sabrina

ODBDSLC80...........Holiday with a twist

2011-10-15T03:00:00.003-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends. WOW, this week went by way to fast, but I am glad it is Saturday because that means it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. This weeks challenge is

Holiday with a twist (Christmas or Thanksgiving). The twist being you must use an ODBD stamp.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, October 21 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, October 21 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC80. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

So, for my project, I made a card using the new Holiday Ornaments which coordinate with the newly released Holiday Tags Spellbinders and fit perfectly on cards or Scrapbook layouts or any other creative project for that matter. If you purchase them together until the end of the month you will save a couple of $ ;D;D.

Merry Christmas

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Basic Grey Jovial, Papyrus like paper from my stash for the ornaments

Stamps: ODBD Holiday Ornaments

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, VersaMark and golden embossing powder, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

So, what do you think? I was trying to make the ornaments match this fabulous Jovial paper as much as possible. What do you think, did I achieve it?

To see what my super talented Design Sisters have come up with make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

Silke

and our Guest Designer Sue Worthington

have come up with!

To read all about this super fun challenge and all of the other challenges that are going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog

Well, this is it for me for today. I am going to enjoy some time crafting with my girls today before they have to go back to school on Monday after being of for three weeks.

Thanks for stopping by today and I pray that you all have a wonderfully blessed and super creative weekend!

Hugs,

Sabrina

Hello and welcome back!!

2011-10-08T03:00:00.004-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends!! We are back with a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs! As you all know we took a break last week because of the October release but we are back and in full swing for ODBDSLC79 and it could not be more fun!!!

This weeks challenge: Make your own Embellishment (dye your own seam binding, make your own flowers, make your own buttons or stickpins and etc.) on your creation.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, October 14 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, October 14 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC79. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

All right, now that we have gotten the formalities out of the way I will show you what I came up with!! For my card I went the Christmas route, I don't know about you, but I am always late getting started on my Christmas cards, so I thought I'd better get in gear and start this week. ;D;D

For my card I've used all but one newly released set from Our Daily Bread Designs, just went for it! :D:D

To keep with the requirements of the challenge I created the stickpin and dyed the seam binding. For the seam binding I used Hug Snug chalk white seam binding and spritzed it with Maya Mist in I believe Avocado (sorry, but the sticker with the color came off, so I am not 100% sure).

Have a look and see

Peaceful Christmas......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Ripe Avocado, Basic Grey Jovial

Stamps: ODBD Elegant Oval Frames, Christmas Door, Joy To The World Hymn, Holiday Ornaments

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, ODBD Olive, Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, ODBD Custom Die Elegant Ovals, red lace from my stash, hand dyed seam binding , handmade stick pin, Recollections red crystal bling, Wild Orchid Crafts paper flowers

I hope my humble card give you some inspiration. If yo need a little more inspiration make sure you'll head on over to see what the other ladies of the Challenge Team have come up. To top it all off we are welcoming a super talented and absolutely sweet Guest Designer to the Challenge Team for the next two month, Sue Worthington, most of you might know her as Irishgreensue on SCS. Let me just say, Sue is a super sister and her cards are amazing. Sue does not have Blog, so you will be directed to Splitcoaststampers. Make sure you'll leave her some love to make her feel welcome! :D:D

All right here are the links to my sweet sisters

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

Silke

and out Guest Designer Sue

To see who won the last challenge and what else is going on over at Our Daily Bread Desings make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog. Remember, you have a chance on winning a gift certificate in every challenge that is running over at ODBD, so make sure you'll check them all out. We love seeing your wonderful creations!

Well, this is it for me for today! Since the temperatures went way down, I think I'll hit the yard for a while and get rid of some of the weeds that have been growing like nothing I've ever seen while the monsoon was going on. I'd rather be stamping, but we've gotta do what we've gotta do, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I love reading your comments and hope that you've enjoyed your visit!

Hugs and blessings,

Sabrina

(Sorry, but Blogger is giving me some trouble with my signature :C:C)

Welcome to ODBD's October release

2011-10-01T05:00:00.002-07:00

Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs October Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Debi’s Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog (link) and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT Oct. 1 until 8pm EDT Oct 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Oct 3. THREE blessed hoppers will win their CHOICE of ONE FREE SET, and ONE very blessed hopper will win the GRAND PRIZE of their CHOICE OF THREE FREE SETS!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

All right on to my creations for this awesome Hop! I made a card, which I actually shared yesterday as a sneak peek and this super fun ornament. I had to take two photos of the ornament as it has two sides to it and when you hang it on your tree or ornament stand it kind of spins, pretty neat idea and super easy.

Recipe: (I'll share the recipe for the card and ornament in case you have missed yesterday's post)

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Papyrus like paper from my stash, DCWV Mariposa (the red layer under the sentiment on the card) K&Company Christmas pad

Stamps: ODBD Holiday Ornaments, Christmas Door, Elegant Ovals Frames,

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, ODBD Olive

Accessories: ODBD Custom Die Elegant Ovals, Spellbinders Labels 20, Spellbinders Holiday Tags, 2011 Heirloom Ornaments , I am Roses mini leaves, I am Roses semi open rose buds, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, red lace and gold trim from my stash, Making Memories crystal teardrop charms, Recollections crystal bling

I hope I was able to inspire you know make sure that you continue in the Hop to possibly win one of those prizes Kelley is giving way. Your next stop will be the super talented Angie.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a blessed weekend!

Hugs,

Sabrina

A little sneak peek on what's to come

2011-09-30T03:00:00.006-07:00

Hello and happy Friday stamping friends!!! I have a little sneak peek for you all today to share part of a set I made for the October release over at Our Daily Bread Designs. Even tough this is just a peek on what's to come, I am sure you will not be disappointed. I kind of went with a fun color combination taking my inspiration from the Designer Paper which is a pack by K&Company that I picked up last year on clearance for only $1.99. Have a look and see for yourself

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Papyrus like paper from my stash, DCWV Mariposa, K&Company Christmas Paper Pad

Stamps: ODBD Holiday Ornaments, Christmas Door, Elegant Ovals (all to be released tomorrow!!!)

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black , ODBD Olive

Accessories: ODBD Elegant Ovals, Spellbinders Labels 20, I am Roses mini leaves, semi-open rose buds, Wild Orchid Crafts roses, red lace and golden trim both from my stash

See, a pretty fun card. I took all of the colors I used from the DP which is fun and a bit whimsical with the reindeer and the blue bird (which is sort of hidden under the sentiment panel).

I hope you've enjoyed seeing this little sneak peek and I will see you all bright and early for tomorrows October release!!

Thanks for stopping by and making my day just a little brighter! I love reading your comments!

Hugs and blessings,

Let's play another challenge!!

2011-09-24T03:00:00.002-07:00

Hello stamping friends! It is Saturday and time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD.

This weeks challenge: Make a card or project with a scripture, quote, or song as the focal point.

This challenge will be for 2 weeks so you have until October 7 at 8 a.m. to participate.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, October 7 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced in two weeks on Saturday 8.October. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, October 7 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC78. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with. Have you seen those big bloomers or also called frog feathers? Well, I found some at a local fabric store and I am in LOVE!!

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Crate Paper Portrait Collection

Stamps: ODBDSeeds (The Blessings Collection)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Labels 18, lace pearl trim, Zva Creative pearl flourish, Recollections half pearls, Bloomer with a Recollections half pearl in the center

So, what do you think about this fun bloomer? I just love it and it takes Glimmer Mist or any other stain spray really well, but I will show you that one in a different post! ;D

To see how my Challenge Team sisters have interpreted this challenge make sure you'll check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

For all of the details and to see who won last weeks challenge make sure you'll head on over to the ODBD Blog

Well, this is it for me for today, I am going to a Farmers Market with my girls today. They have been bugging me for weeks now and I have decided, today is the day.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a wonderfully blessed and super creative weekend!!

Hugs,

Let's distress that card!!

2011-09-22T06:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday stamping friends! I have a fun card to share with you all that I've made for this weeks Stamping in Time Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. Betty, the wonderful host of this challenge, is challenging us to distress our creation. For those of you that come to visit me on a regular basis, you already know that I LOVE, yes, love distressing in any fashion and form there is,hehe. Have a look for yourself

Friendship........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft, Fine Linen, Prima Printery

Stamps: ODBD Sewn with Love

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Old Paper, Vintage Photo, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, minty green lace, rust colored lace, handmade ruffled ribbon flower, handmade stick pin, seam binding, crystal flourish, sewing themed charms, dress form, black half pearls (Kaiser craft I believe)

I thought it came out fun, what do you think?

This week I was not the only Design Team member that wanted to play along, make sure that you'll head on over to see what

Grace, Lorelie, Lori and off course Betty have come up with. I promise you, you'll find some amazing eye candy. :D

Now here are the guidelines for this super fun challenge

You must use ODBD Stamps! Other stamps allowed, but ODBD images need to be the focus!

Use keyword codes SNTODBD44 and ODBD when linking to SCS or public gallery.

Be sure to use the LINK to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing!

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST (September 22nd) til Wednesday (October 5th) at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

For all the detail and to see who won last terms challenge stop by the ODBD Blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I love reading your comments and each and every one of them is greatly appreciated!

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Hugs,

Can you smell Fall in the air?

2011-09-17T03:00:00.008-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! Today I have a Fall themed card for you all that I have made for this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD. Can you believe that this is the 77th challenge? Chris, is challenging us this week to use a Fall theme or Fall colors on our creations and I did both :D

For the Fall theme and colors I used this amazing pumpkin stamp and pumpkin custom die by ODBD. I tell you, using this awesome die, it made it easy as pie (kind of rhymes,hehe) to cut the image. I also got to use some awesome new Spellbinders dies I just got last week....so fun.

Have a look at my creation

You are handpicked by God

and a shot from the opposite side

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, textured cream cs from my stash, Me&MyBigIdeas specialty paper (Fall)

Stamps: ODBD Pumpkin, Garden Tag Set (for the sentiment)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Picot Edge Circles, Labels 23, Twisted Metal Tags & Accents, ODBD custom die Pumpkin, Making Memories lace, Crystal Bling, cross charm, MayArts Natural Twine

What do you think, does this card say Fall?

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, September 23 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, September 23 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC77. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

Now if you want to see some amazing inspiration make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

have come up with.

To read all about this challenge and what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog

Also, something special is going on at ODBD and if you have not signed up for the e-mail newsletter, you might want to do that, you can SAVE big if you do.;D;D More details on this right here at this post, but you'll have to hurry up and do that by the end of TODAY!!!

All right, this is it for me for today! Thanks for making my humble Blog a stop today and making my day a little brighter!

I treasure each and every one of my visitors and I read ALL comments!

Please, feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions. My e-mail address can be found right here on the sidebar under the "Not so fun stuff" section.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!

Hugs,

Happy Saturday....

2011-09-10T03:00:00.003-07:00

stamping friends and welcome to a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. This week Chris is challenging us to

use lacing on your cards or projects. This is not using lace but actually lacing ribbon, lace, string, or paper through something.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, September 16 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, September 16 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC76. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And this is what I came up with

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, SU Certainly Celery, Prima Annalee

Stamps: ODBD The Good Seed

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Martha Stewart Stem Green chalk ink

Accessories: Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Labels 10, Fancy Tags Two, lace with pearls from my stash, hand dyed seam binding, hand crocheted rolled rose (those little things are addicting :D:D), crystal sprig

Oh, this was so much fun!! I hope that you all find some time to join us this week. For some more inspiration make sure you check out what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

Silke

have come up with after you leave here. To see all of the details and what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today. I am grateful for every one of you coming by to say "hi".

Hugs and blessings,

Good morning and happy Wednesday....

2011-09-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

stamping friends! I have a quick and easy and super CAS card to share with you all today. You are saying to yourself "CAS for Sabrina?" Yes, very much so. :D You know sometimes you don't need much and that sure counts for this sentiment from one of the new releases for this month over at Our Daily Bread Designs. I chose the Apple Seeds sentiment because of his powerful meaning and this is what came out

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Ripe Avocado, Memory Box Rhubarb

Stamp: ODBD Apple Seeds

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: white crochet lace, Kaisercraft red half pearls, Spellbinders Parisian Accents, Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Standard Circles Large, seam binding, apple button from my stash

What do you think? This powerful sentiment does not need much, does it? I hope I was able today to inspire you with this card and hope that you will take a minute to think on this sentiment. Isn't it so very comforting to know that God is this great?

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day a little brighter.

Hugs and blessings,

ODBDSLC75..I am seeing dots, oh my!!

2011-09-03T03:00:00.003-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! It is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD. This week we are challenging you to

Use dots or stripes on your creation.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday,September 9 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, September 9 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC75. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And now on to my creation ;D. I went dot crazy have a look

If you have Faith.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Aqua Mist, BoBunny Gabrielle, Recollections Kraft

Stamps: ODBD Seed Packet

Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Beaded Circles, Recollections pearl flourish in pink, Prima flower, Prima burlap leaf, hand dyed seam binding, Prima lace

To see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

have come up with make sure you stop by and visit them after you leave here.

You can find all of the detail to this wonderful challenge and what else is going on over at Our Daily Bread Designs at the ODBD Blog

Well, this is it for me for today. Thank you so very much for making my humble Blog a stop today. You sure made my day and I hope I was able to inspire you.

Have a wonderful and super creative weekend!!

Hugs and blessings,

ODBD's September release

2011-09-01T03:00:00.007-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday my friends!! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs September

release blog hop! This month's release is super fun!! I just love all

these sets with a plant and seeds theme!!!

If you came here from the oh so talented Grace's blog, you are in

the right place, if not, you may want to start at the beginning for a

chance to win one of several prizes and receive lots of inspiration

along the way!!

Here are the hop details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT September 1 til 8pm EDT September 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on September 3.

There will be FIVE prizes!

Five blessed people will win $15.00 Gift Certificates for the purchase

of any stamps in the ODBD Store. These certificates will be good for 6

months!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these

prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the

Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you

completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment

on. Answer the question in your comment on the ODBD blog

Now on to my creation for this wonderful release, check it out

Friendship........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, Ripe Avocado, Prima Romantique (love this paper :D)

Stamps: ODBD The good seed

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Wilton paper doily, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, lace, Cheery Lyn Designs Exotic Butterflies small, handmade stick pin, Recollections pearl flourishes, Glimmer Mist Gold, Prima flower, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Prima Burlap leaf

Well, this is it for me for today, make sure you'll get a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the rest of this wonderful hop!!!

From here, you will hop to Chris's Blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by today it is always a joy to see you came to visit!

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Hugs,

Let's get out those doilies!!!!

2011-08-27T03:00:00.002-07:00

Happy Saturday sweet stamping friends!!! It is Saturday and time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs!!! This week the challenge is, just like the title of my post says: "Doilies". Get those store bought doilies out or cut them with your Spellbinders or Cheery Lynn Designs dies yourself!! The sky is the limit and it is so much fun!

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, September 2 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, September 2 at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC74. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

Now that we have the guidelines out of the way, let me show you what I came up with.

Delight yourself in the Lord

Recipe:

Paper: K&Comany Classic K Charlotte, PTI Vintage Cream, SU Certainly Celerey

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 2 (Psalm 37:4)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 18, Parisian Motifs, Recollections half pearls, Zva Creative pearl flourishes, heart button, Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die English Tea Party, lace, seam binding, Wild Orchid Crafts roses

I hope I was able to inspire you today, if you need a little more inspiration make sure you'll check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

to see what these wonderful ladies have created. I tell you this every week, but these ladies blow my mind!! The creativity and versatility of each and every creation is amazing!! Sometimes we use the exact same stamps but our end product is so very different!! So, I hope every one of you wonderful stampers find something that gets your creative juices flowing!!

Remember to read all about this challenge and what else is going on over at Our Daily Bread Designs, make sure you check out the ODBD Blog.

This is it for me for today. Thanks so much for stopping by to say "hi" and making my day a happy day!!

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!!

Hugs,

Stamping in Time 42.....

2011-08-25T05:50:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Thursday stamping friends!! It is time for a new Stamping in Time with Betty challenge and it is a good one. This week the challenge is to use "lace" on your project! How easy is that? You all know how much love lace, so I just had to play along! :D:D

Betty has a guest designer this week and it is Heidi Steinhebel. Heidi is playing along in a few challenges over at ODBD and it is fun to have her be the guest designer for this turn around!!

Here is what I came up with. I was in sort of a monochromatic mood, have a look and see for yourself!

Recipe:

Paper: PTI VIntage Cream, Dark Chocolate, BoBunny Gabrielle

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 6 (Nehemiah 8:10)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Vintage Photo

Accessories: lace, trim, Spellbinders Parisian Motifs, Labels 4, Petite Ovals Large, Cheery Lynn Designs Exotic Butterflies small, Recollection pearl flourishes, Recollections half pearls, leaf pins, paper roses

I was not the only Breadstick that jumped on this fun challenge head on over and see what

Chris

Debi

Grace

Marie

and off course Betty

have come up with!

Now, it is your turn to play! Here are the guidelines!

You must use ODBD Stamps! Other stamps allowed, but ODBD images need to be the focus!

Use keyword codes SNTODBD42 and ODBD when linking to SCS or public gallery.

Be sure to use the LINK to be eligible for the gift certificate drawing!

If you use either your blog link or online gallery, please give a link back to this challenge page.

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST (August 25th) til Wednesday (September 7th) at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

For all of the details for this challenge and to see what else is going on over at Our Daily Bread Designs make sure you'll stop by the ODBD Blog and remember you have chance on winning a gift certificate, but you'll have to play along in order to win. ;D;D

When you go to the ODBD Blog you might have to scroll down for this challenge as there is also a Flower Soft Blog Hop going on, so there is LOTS of fun happening today!!

Thanks so much for making my humble Blog one of your stops today! Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC73....It's Sketch time!!!

2011-08-20T03:00:00.005-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday my stamping friends!!! I hope all of you are enjoying some downtime and a fabulous weekend. It is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and it is a sketch challenge this week!! Check it out

and here is what I came up with

The thread that binds us........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Recollections Kraft, BoBunny Gabrielle

Stamps: ODBD Sewn with Love

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Studio G Turquoise, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Labels 1, lace, cotton lace in turquoise, handdyed seam binding, handmade flower , Recollections umber colored crystal flourishes

Isn't this a fabulous sketch? So much fun!! I truly hope you'll get to play along.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, August 26 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by August 26 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC73. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

To see what my design sisters have come up with make sure you'll stop by and see

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

To see who won last weeks challenge make sure you'll head on over to the ODBD Blog. You can also see what other challenges are still running and a little reminder, all of the ODBD challenges bring a prize with them ;D;D. So if you will, check them out!!

Well, this is it for me for today. Had a very eventful week, some insurance trouble, my card battery gave up on me. My DH was supposed to get home Thursday night at 5:34 PM but due to BAD weather did not make it in until 4.5 hours later. And last but not least, today as we were returning the rental car that my husband got up in Phoenix to drive home so he would not have to spend the night because they grounded all flights. One of my tires blew out!! I tell you, I am so thankful that my girls rode with my husband and not in my van. GOD is a good GOD and I am thankful that it did not blow out while I was going 80mph on the highway, it blew out as we were pulling into Costco to do some bulk shopping. So, after all of that I am thanking GOD that he was with me and my family the entire time...he is an awesome GOD, isn't he?

Thanks for making my little Blog your stop today! I am forever grateful for you visiting me and leaving me a comment!

Have a wonderfully blessed weekend!!

Hugs,

Happy Hump Day....

2011-08-17T06:13:00.000-07:00

my stamping friends!! I hope all f you are enjoying your week so far. Mine has been one thing after another, but that is all right. Today I have a card to share with you all that I made with a brand new stamp that was released just Monday from the Scripture Series 2 collection and one that was released on the first of the month. Here is what I did

The word is.......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, Basic Grey Hello Luscious

Stamps: ODBDScripture Series 2 (Deuteronomy 30:14) and Garden Collection Flower Border

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Memento Rose Bud (for the distressing)Copic Markers RV00. R 81, BG93

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 18, ODBD Custom Die Elegant Ovals, Fleur De Lis Motifs, Recollections half pearls, Wild Orchid Crafts roses, May Arts leaf ribbon, cream cotton crochet lace, chalk white seam binding

What do you think? I hope that this card will inspire you today. I am sorry I'll have to keep it short and sweet today, but out of nowhere my car would not start yesterday afternoon and I had to get my neighbor to jump start it (my DH is out of town) so this morning I have to run and see if I can get my battery replaced. I am just thankful that I picked up my DH truck from the airport. If I had left it there like he wanted me to, I would not have had a card to pick up my girls from school yesterday. So, I've gotta run! :D

Thanks so much for stopping by and making my day a little brighter.

Have a wonderfully blessed and creative day!!

Hugs,

Hello and happy Monday.....

2011-08-15T03:00:00.005-07:00

sweet stamping friends!!

I'm excited to share a couple of cards I made with the brand new Our Daily Bread designs release, the customer favorites Scripture Series 2 and Scrolly Borders! As part of our third year anniversary celebration, customers submitted their favorite Scriptures that they would like to use on a card, and after much thought the winners were chosen and made into this special edition set.

Here are a few samples I have for you......I just could not contain myself. I absolutely LOVE all of them :D:D

If anyone is in Christ

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, BoBunny Gabrielle

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 2, Scrolly Borders

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Cheery Lynn Designs Exotic Butterflies Small, lace from my stash, paper flowers, Zva Creative pearl flourish. Recollections half pearls, leaf cut with my Cricut

God richly gives....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Basic Grey Sugared, DCWV textured cs in pink

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 2

Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Studio G pink pigment ink cube

Accessories: Wild Orchid Crafts roses, Offray lace, Zva Creative pink pearl flourish, Nestabling Fancy Tags Two pink pearls, oink half pearls, leaf pins from JoAnn's (I colored them with a Copic marker to match my card) Spellbinders Labels 4, Fancy Tags Two, Classic Ovals Large

And my third and last card

Surely God is my help......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden

Stamps: ODBD Scrolly Borders, Scripture Series Two

Ink: VersaMagic Spanish Olive, Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Prima Pearl Flourish, handmade stick pin, Wild Orchid Crafts roses, Venice lace butterfly, Offray lace (from my friend Lori!! Thanks girl) Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Dusty Olive seam binding

So, what do you think? Aren't these stamps just wonderful? I know I am just showing three, but you can
see the full release, as well as samples made by the winners of the contest whose verses were chosen, and to hear their stories of why they chose the verse they did, please visit the Our Daily Bread designs Blog! Also, the Design Team has created samples for your inspiration with these Scriptures. Here is the list of participants. There are hidden prizes along the way, so be sure to leave a comment on each one for a chance to win!

ODBD

Sabrina (You are right here :D)

Fran

Lisa

Becca

Angie

Sandee

Dawn

Connie

Marie

Grace

Lori

Chris

Julie

Debi

Gemiel

Patter

Silke

Pat

Well, this is it for me for today, I hope you enjoy this release as much as I have. Thanks for stopping by and make sure you will leave comments on all Blogs, as you'll never know who has that candy hidden ;D.

Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Hugs,

Let's Tag it!!!

2011-08-13T03:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday my sweet stamping friends!! It is time again for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs and this weeks challenge is:

This weeks challenge: Add a Tag

We don't want to see just a tag, we want to see a tag added to your card or 3d project.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, August 19 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, August 19 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC72. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

Would you like to see what I came up with?

Well, here you go. This is a picture of my card showing the tag inside the pocket

and here you see the the tag out

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, Lemon Tart, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Curio

Stamps: ODBD Sew Special

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs English Tea Party Doily die, ODBD Custom Die Tag, Want to Scrap pearl flourish, Offray cotton crochet lace, Prima lace, handmade stick pin, Wild Orchid Flowers, Prima Flower rose, leaves cut with my Cricut, seam binding, Cheery Lynn Designs Exotic Butterflies dies small

I thought that this larger doily die from Cheery Lynn Designs would make an awesome pocket, what do you think?

To see what my sweet challenge team sisters have come up with, make sure you'll head on over to see

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

and Silke

To read all about this challenge and who won last weeks challenge make sure you stop by at the ODBD Blog.

This is it for me. I am a little sad today, that we can't be with my MIL. My husbands stepfather died this week and the funeral is today. My husband left yesterday to be with his mom, but the girls and I had to stay behind. If you will say a little prayer for my MIL during this time.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a blessed weekend and I hope that you will find some time to play along in this fun "Tag it" challenge. Remember, there is a chance on winning that $ 15 gift certificate ;D

Hugs,

ODBDSLC71....Get those notions out!!!!

2011-08-06T03:00:00.006-07:00

Hello and happy Saturday stamping friends! It is time for a new Stamping in Time Challenge over at Or Daily Bread Designs and it is a fun one, let me tell you!! This week we are also welcoming back Silke, who took a little summer break! Welcome back my sweet friend! All right, let me tell you what this weeks challenge is going to be

Notions or think Seamstress:

Think seamstress (stitching, buttons, seam binding, pins etc.) You can create any project you like as long as it follows the theme. Adding only Ribbons, lace or lace or ribbon bows does not count.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, August 5 at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, August 12 at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC71. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

I kind of went a little overboard with my card. I sewed, added real thread and a needle, my Designer Paper has stitching on it, seam binding, a sewing machine charm, buttons, pins you name it I piled it on,LOL!! Have a look and see for yourself

Sew Special.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Sweet Blush, K&Company (can't remember the name of it, so if you know which pad this is from, please let me know, thanks!!!) Prima Melody

Stamps: ODBD Spool & Thread, Sew Special

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: ODBD Custom Die Spool & Thread, sewing machine charm, cotton crochet lace (Offray), seam binding, pins, needle, thread, sewing machine for stitching and sewing the lace on, safety pin, Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily die, Spellbinders Labels 20

What do you think? Does it look like I covered just about all that this card can handle? LOL!!

If you would like to see what my Design Team sisters have come up with make sure you visit

Chris

Fran

Lori

Pat

Silke

have come up with.

For all of the details of this challenge and what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you'll check out the ODBD Blog. You can also find out who won last weeks gift certificate and see the amazing entries that were chosen for our super cool Shining the Light Challenge Award.

Well, this is it for me for right now. I have yard duty today. I tell ya, Monsoon season in AZ is not fun. It seems as though these weeds grow within the hour....seriously. It rains at night and by the time the sun comes out and hits the ground real good, the weeds come out of nowhere! :D:D

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day a little brighter!

Have a blessed and super creative day!!

Hugs,

It's a new release over at Our Daily Bread Designs!!

2011-08-01T05:00:00.003-07:00

Hello friends of ODBD! Welcome to the August release blog hop! If you got here from Chris’s awesome blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog where you will see the entire list with links just in case any are broken along the way!

The Hop will run 8am EDT Aug 1 til 8pm EDT Aug 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Aug 3.

There will be FIVE great prizes!

Five blessed people will win $20.00 gift certificates for ODBD STAMPS!

These certificates will be good for 6 months!!!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog in your comment on the ODBD blog (not all the designers blogs)

Now on to my project details! For my project I combined a few stamp sets, first Full of Grace "Weave in Faith", Pincushion and last but not least Pincushion Tag Set!! I tell you, these sets are amazing and just scream to be combined ;D;D Have a look and see for yourself

A day hemmed in prayer......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Pyrus, The Paper Cut "Tuscan Sun"

Stamps: ODBD Full of Grace "Weave in Faith" , Pincushion, Pincushion Tag Set

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Copic markers E37, 55,71, G 82, Y 38 and YG11

Accessories: Basic Grey buttons, SU! buttons, Dritz pins, tape measure ribbon, cotton crochet lace,
needle, thread, seam binding, Spellbinders Labels 21, ODBD Custom Tag Die, Pincushion die, Sakura gel pen

Aren't these stamps cool? I mean you don't even have to be a seamstress to love these wonderful stamps.

If you have a minute I'd like to know what you think and remember, please make note if one of the participating blogs do not work and mention it on the ODBD Blog post.

Your next stop in this wonderful Hop will be the ever so talented Grace

Thanks for stopping by today!

Be blessed and enjoy the Hop!!

Hugs,

Shining the Light Challenge 70

2011-07-30T03:00:00.002-07:00

Good Saturday morning stamping friends!! WOW, this week has just flown by. Since it is Saturday it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge and this week it is a sketch!!! We know how much you all love those sketch challenge so, lets get those ODBD stamps out and get creating :D:D

This weeks challenge:

Create a card or project using the sketch with a twist. The twist is you can use any center panel shape you would like in the center.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, August 4. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by August 4 at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC70. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

Now on to what I came up with. I had tons of fun with this one....seriously. I am also sharing a little sneak peek of a new stamp set that will be released on Monday 1. August 2011, called "Weave in Faith" and is a stamp of the Full of Grace Collection, can you guess what the theme of this release will be? Have a look and see

Weave in Faith........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Prima Melody, Bazzill textured cs in green, SU Pink Pirouette

Stamps: ODBD Full of Grace Collection "Weave in Faith" (link will be available on Monday after the release ;D)

Accessories: Zva Creative pearl flourish, handmade angel stick pin, hand dyed seam binding, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares, Classic Squares Large, Classic Scalloped Squares Large, paper roses, charms

Isn't this a fabulous sketch? And that new stamp set......awesome!!!

To see what the rest of the Challenge Team has come up with make sure you will check out

Chris

Fran

Lori

and Pat

after you leave here.

To read all the details and see who won last weeks challenge make sure you head on over to the ODBD Blog. You can also find out what else is going on over at ODBD. Remember there is a total of three challenges going on right now and each and every one has a prize that you cold possibly win, but you have to play along ;D;D

Well, this is it for me for today!! Thanks so much for stopping by and making my day just a little brighter!!

Have a blessed and super creative day!!

Hugs,

Are you ready for some piercing?

2011-07-23T03:00:00.003-07:00

Good Saturday morning my stamping friends! Are you ready for some piercing? Today the Shining the Light Challenge 69 over at Our Daily Bread Designs calls for just that.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, July 29 at 8 a.m.. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by July 29at 8 a.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC69. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

All right, are you ready to see what I came up with? For my creation today I chose a set called Sweet William small for my words and Hydrangea. The Hydrangea was stamped with VersaMark and embossed with white embossing powder and colored in using Twinkling H2O's. It was hard to capture the shimmer, but IRL it looks so pretty. Have a look and see my

Peace, Love, Joy

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Ripe Avocado, Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden

Stamps: ODBD Hydrangea, Sweet William small

Ink: VersaMark, white embossing powder, ODBD Olive

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry doily die, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, white lace with satin ribbon from my stash, Recollections pearl flourishes and half pearls, handmade stick in, Dusty Olive seam binding

What do you think, was I able to inspire you to play along this week? Maybe you need just a little more inspiration, if so, make sure you'll stop by and see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

and Pat

have come up with! These ladies blow me away every week.

Remember you can find out what all is going on over at the OBDB Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today. Thanks so very much for stopping by today. I hope to see your creation throughout the week over at the ODBD Blog, and who knows, it might just be you that wins that gift certificate, you'll never know whom Random.org picks.

Have a blessed and very creative weekend!!

Hugs,

Happy Wednesday......

2011-07-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

my stamping friends!! I have a card to share with you all that I've made using two of Our Daily Bread Designs July releases. For this one, I kind of went outside the box a little and stamped on fabric, Crinoline to be exact and it turned out wonderful.

Why don't you sit back for a minute and check it out and let me know what you think.

Thankful

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, White, Prima Melody

Stamps: ODBD Large Scrapbook Words, Sweet William small

Ink: PTi Perfect Match Vintage Cream, Memento Rose Bud (flower)

Accessories: Wilton Doily, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Blossom Three, Zva Creative pearl flourish, Glimmer Mist in Pink Taffy, Sizzix Embossing Folder Damask, . Recollections half pearls, rhinestone brad

I have to tell you, I loved the way the Memento Ink just so beautifully stamped the Sweet William unto the Crinoline. To achieve the bleeding on the edges of the petals I spritzed the Glimmer Mist in Pink Taffy unto a piece of acetate and just dipped the edges of the flower into it and dried it with my heat gun making sure that I did not overheat the fabric (we all know what happens when you do that ;D;D). To give the flower a little more life I simply snipped in where the petals meet and viola, this fun Sweet William cam to life.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and visiting.

I hope all of you are enjoying a blessed day!

Hugs,

Hello on this wonderful Saturday....

2011-07-16T03:00:00.002-07:00

my stamping friends! It is this time again to share the new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs with you. This week Chris is challenging us to

Be Inspired by a WORD or the ENTIRE PHRASE "You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag."

You can use a flag, something flying, something high or grand.....

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, July 21. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by July 21at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC68. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

So, are you ready to see what I came up with? I really stretched it on this one ;D.

I went with old/Vintage and flying (this is where the stretching comes in,LOL) I used butterflies on my DP and a die cut butterfly...butterflies do fly, right?

Have a look and let me know what you think

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Fine Linen, White, Recollections Kraft, Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden DP

Staps: ODBD Scripture Collection 7

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Old Paper, Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry doily die and Exotic Butterflies small, Spellbinders Labels 10, Prima flower in pink, seam binding in Dusty Olive and spritzed with Glimmer Mist in Iridescent Gold, , Recollections half pearls, Recollections pearl flourishes, white lace

This is it for my inspiration, after you leave me some love :D:D, you know we all love it when we get comments, I will send you on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

and Pat

have come up with. Silke is still taking a break but will be back 1. August.

Make sure you also head on over to the ODBD Blog to see what other challenges there are still going on. I am sure you will find it interesting that in all three challenges ODBD has going on you have a chance to win a gift certificate and all it takes is for you to play along. That is not hard, is it? I would love to see your creation added to Mr. Linky and get that little bit closer on on possibly winning.

Well, this is it for me for today. This is my girls last weekend off before it is back to school on Monday. It has its benefits to be in an all year round school district ;D;D

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day a happy day.

Have a blessed and super creative weekend!!

Hugs,

You are not forgotten!!

2011-07-14T09:38:00.001-07:00

Hello my stamping friends! Hope you all are doing well on this super sunny and hot Thursday! I have a card to share with you all today that I've made using two of the new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs, called "Not Forgotten" and "Old Flag BG". The "Old Flag BG" was directly stamped unto some designer paper I had for a long time (sorry don't recall the name). For the soldier image I used Palette Moulin Rouge and aged it with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Tea Dye. The words "you are not forgotten" were stamped in ODBD's Steel Blue. Have a look at my

You are not forgotten

Recipe:

Paper: SU Buckaroo Blue ( I believe it is retired), PTI Rustic Cream, textured blue cs from my stash (can't quite recall the name, sorry) Bless America themed paper from my stash

Stamps: ODBD Old Flag BG, Not Forgotten

Ink: ODBD Steel Blue, Palette Moulin Rouge, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large, Labels 21, red/white/blue grosgrain ribbon, SU star brads

What do you think? Pretty simple card, but I wanted to keep the importance of the Old Flag and this wonderful image of a soldier leaving for deployment. I think in this case less is more!

Well, this is it for me for today! I am taking my girls out for a little while. This is there last week of summer vacation. Tomorrow we have meet the teacher. My girls are not quite ready to go back to school, but they've gotta do what they've gotta do, right? ;D

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs and blessings,

SSIC97...What works for you

2011-07-10T03:00:00.001-07:00

Hello and good morning my sweet stamping friends! It is time for new Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge and this week it is the ever so talented and super sweet Rebekka Reed that is challenging us. For her scripture Rebekka chose

James 2:18,19 But someone will say, You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe and tremble

and the challenge is:

"What works for you" use your favorite item for stamping, it could be a stamp,embossing folder, favorite spellbinder shape

To be honest, I have so any favorites that I had to narrow it down just a bit. ;D So, for my card I went with some yummy paper, Spellbinders off course, no card is complete without Spellbinders ;D;D and a flower, lace and some pearls and this is what came out

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, Recollections Designer Paper

Stamps: ODBD Mini Tags 1

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 20, Fancy Tags Two, Recollections half pearls, Zva Creative pearl flourish, white and black lace from my stash, Prima flower

What do you think? It's a pretty easy challenge and I ope that you all get to play along. If you should need some inspiration, make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris, Grace, Kris, Linda, Marilynn, Miesje, Peggysue and Rebekka have come up with.

To find out all of the detail make sure you'll stop by the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Blog.

This weeks sponsor is Simon Says Stamp

Well, this is it for me for today! Thanks so very much for stopping by today and making my day a brighter day!

Have a blessed day and happy stamping!!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC67..Red, white, blue

2011-07-09T03:00:00.002-07:00

Hello and good morning my stamping friends!! It is Saturday and time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs. Chris, the wonderful Challenge Team Coordinator is challenging us this week to focus on the colors "red, white and blue"!! You can use other colors but those three need to be the main focus. I know I am not officially a member of the Challenge Team anymore, but I can't get enough of these awesome challenges I asked permission to keep participating as a regular so to speak, so all of you will have just that one more inspiration card, LOL!

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, July 14. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by July 14at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC67.When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge

For my sample this week I've used a set just released last week called "Sweet William small", the small stands for regular size words actually as there is also a set that focuses more on Scrapbooking and those blooms are larger. Anyhow, have a look and see how I have tied the Sweet William flower into the red, white and blue challenge

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Poppy Red, Prima Reflections

Stamps: ODBD Sweet William small

Ink: ODBD Steel Blue, Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Motifs, Cheery-Lyn-Designs French Pastry doily die and Exotic Butterflies small, Bohemia rhinestones in blue, white and red lace from my stash

What do you think? I'd like to know what you think about my interpretation of the "red, white and blue".
If you should need some more inspiration make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori

and Pat

have come up with.

TO see what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you visit the ODBD Blog. Thanks for stopping by today and making my day just that little bit brighter.

Have a blessed and wonderfully creative day!!

Hugs,

It's a new day....

2011-07-06T03:00:00.007-07:00

Hello my stamping friends!! I am back from vacation and I am trying to get back into the swing of things. :D
So, to start this new day out right, I have a card I would like to share with you all that I've made with one of the newly released stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs last week called "Not Forgotten". I know the image of the soldier is supposed to be a male, but I thought that I could easily make this into a little more feminine looking card as well. See, my husband was active duty Air Force for 26 years and I have seen more than one soldier (male and female) leaving for deployment or TDY or training and from the back some females even look like men, no offense. The uniform/BDU's do not distinguish between male and female, it's one for all. To make a long story short, I have made a pretty girlie card to honor a lady that recently joined our church, she is in the Air Force as well.

Have a look and if you have some time I'd like to know what you think about my card honoring one of the brave women defending our freedom. She is not deployed right now, but she had been last year.

Fight the good fight...

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Recollections Kraft, Basic Grey Nook&Pantry

Stamps: ODBD Not Forgotten

Ink: SU Close to Cocoa (Image) , Memento Rich Cocoa (scripture)

Accessories: Offray cream cotton lace, May Arts ribbon, handmade flower, Recollections half pearls, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Labels 20, Standard Circles Large, Parisian Accents,

All right, so, what do you think? I think it works pretty well for a female.

I am sure that I will be using this set over and over again, and it does not have to be for a holiday, I can now make a card that honors one of these brave military members, active duty, retired it is just a perfect addition, wouldn't you agree?

Well, this is it for me for today! Thanks so much for stopping by and making my day a happy day!

Have a blessed and super creative day!

Hugs,

Welcome to ODBD's July release....

2011-07-01T05:00:00.004-07:00

Good morning stamping friends!! I hope you all are doing well and are ready for a new release of some super cool stamps over at Our Daily Bread Designs! This post is scheduled as I am on vacation with my family, so if you have any problems with my links, please make sure you will go to the ODBD Blog and click on the link of the person after me, which is Julie. I will be back home on Friday night and will update all links to direct links!!! If you have arrived here from Lisa's fantabulous blog you are in the right place, if you just started here, you might want to head on back to the ODBD Blog to start there as we not only have some awesome projects to share with you all, but we also have some cool goodies to give away. But first, let me tell you that I am super excited that starting today I am officially a member of the Design Team! I know, there is not much difference between the Challenge Team and the Design Team, but I am forever grateful to Kelley, that she allowed me to be part of this ever so fabulous group of stamping and creating sisters!! Thanks, Kelley!!! All right, let me show you my humble little card I made. When I was growing up in Germany, we had one giant Hydrangea bush and it was kind of lavender/pinkish and I took it as my inspiration today. So let me introduce you to one of the awesome new stamp sets called "Hydrangea" and one that is called "Large Scrapbook Words".

So Blessed......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, SU Pale Plum, Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden

Stamps: ODBD Hydrangea and Large Scrapbook Words

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Circles Large, Fancy Tags 2, Labels 10, Wilton Paper doily, Zva Creative Corner Pearl Flourish, lavender Marcella K rhinestones, white lace from my stash, Copics V01, V04, RV00, G 82, G 9, BG 93

What do you think? Isn't this an awesome Hydrangea image and amazing "big" words? I love that I can either use these words for Scrapbooking or my cards. You know sometimes you want to make a statement and these words are perfect for that.

To send you on in the Hop I am sending you over to see what Julie has created. Make sure you'll leave love at all the designers blogs. There are some prizes to be won, but we are not having you to answer any hard questions ;D. We just want you to have fun and complete the Hop and let all of us know what you like about our projects and then on the ODBD you simple state that you have completed the Blog Hop and that will automatically qualify you for the random drawing of one of THREE free sets or the Grand Prize, which is nothing other than the entire Bread Basket Bundle. So make sure you complete the Hop sweet friends. The Hop runs from 8 AM EST, today, 1. July until 8 PM EST on Saturday 2. July.

All of the details can be found over at the ODBD Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today, thanks for stopping by today.

Have a super blessed day!

Hugs,

Happy Sunday....

2011-06-26T03:00:00.004-07:00

stamping friends! Wow, this weeks has just flown by and I can't believe it is Sunday already. Anyhow, since it is Sunday I have a project to share with you all that I made for this weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge. This week it is the super talented, Miesje Flach, that is hosting our challenge and Miesje has chosen the following scripture

Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery

The challenge is to create a

Red, White, and Blue thank you card.

This scripture had me thinking for a minute and this is what I got from it. When we decide to give our life to Christ we are a new creature. Washed white as snow and all of our sins are no more, right? Well, this is what my Bible tells me, so it has got to be true, since the Bible is the WORD of GOD!! So, since we were set free, we can rest asured that we have to walk no lnger in the believes we had before we decided to get saved and since all of our sins has been washed away in the sea of forgiveness, those sins and things we did, should not weigh us down any longer. See, the devil is trying it's hardest to make us believe that we are nothing and that we never will be anything, but THANKS to Jesus we are FREE, we have to set our minds on the things that God himself promises us and walk the walk of faith. It is totally up to us what we do with that blank slate that God has given us. We make our choices, yes, that is true, but if we feed on the word of God and see in his unchanging word, that he has a plan of success for all of us that believe in him, we will be able to enjoy that freedom and will be able to walk the walk. Thank You JESUS, for all that you have suffered, so I can be free.

All right, these are my thought on this scripture and now let me share my card with you. I did not want to go the traditional "red/white/blue" route so I changed it up a bit and just took my DP as my inspiration. Have a look and see for yourself

Thank You.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Spring Rain, DP is from my stash and I have no idea who made it

Stamps: ODBD Mini Tags 2

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, SU Bashful Blue

Accessories: Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio Three, Wilton white paper doily, Zva Creative white pearl flourish which was colored using a Copic marker, Prima mini flowers in red, Prima flower in blue, Wild Orchid Crafts roses in ivory and blue, red rhinestones from my stash, red sheer ribbon and white cotton crochet lace

What do you think of my version of the "red/white/blue" thank you card?

I hope I was able to inspire you, if you happen to need just a little more inspiration, make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris, Grace, Kris, Linda, Lisa, Marilynn, Miesje, Peggysue and Rebekka

have come up with. I am always blown away by the creativity of these wonderful sisters.

Thanks for stopping by today. Make sure you head on over to the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Blog to see who the sponsor for this week is. I hear there are some digi images to be won ;D

Have a blessed week!

Hugs,

ODBDSLC66 and some news

2011-06-25T03:00:00.010-07:00

Good morning my stamping friends! I hope you all are enjoying a relaxing weekend so far. It is Saturday and that means it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at Our Daily Brad Designs. Today marks 66 challenges in this fun and super cool challenge and Chris, our coordinator has come up with a super simple challenge for this week.

This weeks challenge:

Is to make anything that uses Our Daily Bread Designs stamps!! Is that easy peasy or what?!! This week's challenge will last for 2 weeks.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, July 7. One random winner will be chosen and announced Saturday, 9. July. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by July 7 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC66. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

And here is what I came up with. I actually made two cards for this weeks challenge as this also marks my LAST official post for the Challenge Team!!! Kelley, the wonderful owner of ODBD, has asked me if I would like to move over to the Design Team, and I said yes! So starting 1. July, you will see me over at the regular DT. Since I love the Shining the Light Challenges so much.....really, LOVE them, I will be providing a sample just about every week and I will continue to help Chris with the commenting.

It as been an amazing 18 months on this wonderful Challenge Team and I love you all my sisters!!

Also some more news. Do you remember our Guest Designer from a couple of months back, Lori Ulrich aka Saintsrule? Well, Lori will be a permanent fixture on the Challenge Team, so look for Lori's amazing creations starting on 7. July!!!!

All right, lets get to my creations for this week here is my first card

The Lord..........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Hawaiian Shores, SU! Certainly Celery, Basic Grey Hello Luscious

Stamps: ODBDScripture Collection 5 (Lamentations 3:24)

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Martha Stewart Chalk Ink Stem Green and Ocean

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 18, Fleur De Lis Squares, Wilton white paper doily, Zva Creative corner pearl flourish, Prima E-line half pearls, white seam binding spritzed with Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist, handmade Crinoline flower cut with the Peony Spellbinders die, lace and eyelet trim from my stash. handmade Fimo clay butterfly

and here is my second card

Kind Hearts

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate, S.e.i DP

Stamps: ODBD Kind Hearts

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Labels 18, Zva Creative Taupe pearl flourish, Wild Orchid Crafts roses, hand dyed seam binding, Prima lace

What do you think? See, whenever the challenge is "anything ODBD" I go crazy, as I love my scripture stamps and just can't contain myself, so I made two cards, plus this challenge will go for two weeks. ;D;D

I hope I was able to inspire you and you will pick up your ODBD stamps and get creating, remember you have TWO weeks to enter, plus if you enter a card to Mr. Linky on the ODBD Blog you have a chance on winning a $ 15 gift certificate! ;D;D

If you need a little more inspiration make sure you head on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Pat

and Rosemary

have come up with. Silke is on leave until August, so she will not have a sample for you.

To find out all of the details and what else is going on over at ODBD make sure you visit the ODBD Blog

That is it for me for today, I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed weekend.

Hugs,

Something new for me

2011-06-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hello my stamping friends. I have a card to share with you all that is a bit new for me. I recently bought this Tilda and I am in love with this cutie!! I am not a big colorer (is that even a word,LOL?) But I have to tell you I had so much fun coloring her in and practicing at the same time. I've paired her with a sentiment from an ODBD stamp set called Mini Tags1 and this is what evolved

Thinking of You.......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Sweet Blush, Prima DP Melody

Stamps: ODBD Mini Tags 1, Magnolia Tilda with Hawaii Flower

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany and Tattered Rose

Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Fancy Tags Two, Zva Creative pearl flourish, butterfly charms (found at Mike's $ bin, 4 in a pack ;D) some gorgeous lace from my stash, Wild Orchid Crafts roses

Isn't this little Tilda absolutely adorable? Both of my girls want this card, but I have decided that she is going to someone else, so they won't fight over her ;D;D

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a blessed and super creative week!

Hugs,

SSIC94.....Let's doodle

2011-06-19T03:00:00.005-07:00

Hello and good morning stamping friends! It is time for new Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge. This week it is Marilynn's time to host and she chose

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. (KJV)

The challenge is to:

Make a card that you doodle on.

And here is what I came up with

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Aqua Mist, Plum Pudding, Prima Melody

Stamps: ODBD Serve the Lord

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 4, Wilton Paper Doily, Cricut Expression and the Cindy Loo cartridge, white lace, hand dyed seam binding, Prima rose, handmade clay bird

My doodling was done on the flourish and the leaves with a silver glimmer like pen.

To see what the other ladies have come up with make sure you'll head on over to see

Chris, Grace, Kristine, Linda, Lisa, Marilynn, Miesje, Peggysue and Rebekka

This weeks sponsor is the

Our Daily Bread Designs

and you can win a $ 15 gift certificate that can be used toward a stamp purchase.

To see all of the details of this wonderful challenge make sure you'll stop by the SSIC Blog.

Well, this is it for me. It is my husbands birthday today, yeah on Father's Day. My girls have bought him some very special things, they were proud to have been able to pick what they wanted. Let's hope daddy likes it as much as my girls ;D.

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day just a little brighter.

Have a blessed day!

Hugs,