It is Saturday.......

and this means another Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD and today we are challenging you to create an Easter card or Easter project!!!! Can you believe that next week is Easter already? Goodness, time flies. And as you already know from our previous Shining the Light Challenges we want to make this even more fun...so we are giving away a $ 15.00 gift certificate to be used toward stamps from the Our Daily Bread Designs Store!!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, April 1 at 8 p.m. EST!!!! One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday on the ODBD Blog. While not required to use ODBD images and sentiments on your creations, we would LOVE to see them if you have them and for doing so we will recognize 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, you must use ODBD stamps and have your creation added to Mr. Linky by April 1 , 2010, 8 p.m. EST!!!!


If you upload your creation to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC7 . When creating your posts on blogs, please include a link to the challenge, so we know that we are commenting on the right creation ;D.


So, are you ready for what I came up with? Well I actually have 2 cards to share with you. The second I just had to upload as well, because when I think Easter and Resurrection, I also think pretty bright fun dresses for my 2 girls ;D;D. Somewhat what this card is bright and fun!! But let me show # 1 first.


He has risen.........




Recipe:


Paper:PTI White, Memory Box Frond, Bazzill textured shade of green

Stamps: ODBD Happy Easter

Ink: VersaMark, white embossing powder, Chalk Box Bisque, Watercolor Pencils and my trusty Blender Pen

Accessories: green satin ribbon, Daffodil colored Dew Drops, Tim Holtz distressing tool

You might see it in this photo..the daffodil is layered. I have another side view photo of it...have a look and see. I know this is a pretty simple card, but this is exactly what I was trying to achieve here. Make a CAS card. God does not care if we make elegant and elaborate cards or clean and simple card...there are many ways of glorifying him ;D;D.

Side view of above card!!



























All right, on to my second card! This one is very different. A little, yep, a little more work went into this one, but the reason for that is, that I wanted it to look like one of those fun Easter dresses with all kinds of bling and flowers I was going to buy for my girls




Blessings.......

Recipe:

Paper:PTI Vintage Cream, K&Company Wild Raspberry, DCWV Mariposa cs pad, SU Certainly Celery

Stamp: ODBD Happy Easter

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Nesties Labels 9, ZVA Creative Rhinestone flourishes , MayaRoad crystal stick pin with a green oblong glass bead and silver/white mini glass beads, Prima Spring Petal Mix flowers, Spellbinder Cross dies, moss colored sheer ribbon, 3D foam dots, 3D glue dots, Sizzix Damask embossing folder, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl (used on the cross)

Well, this is it for me for right now. I hope that I was able to inspire you a little, but if this is not enough inspiration for ya, check out what my teammates have created. I am still at awe...

America

Chris

Christine

Fran

Natalie

Patter

Thanks for stopping by today my friends. I am looking forward to hear what you think about my two Easter creations.

Have a fabulous weekend.

Hugs and blessings,

Hi there....

my stamping friends!! I was not going to post today, but I changed my mind when I saw this fabulous BVT47 Bible Verse Thursday Challenge over at CPCM I just knew I had to make just one more card with my new Scripture Collection 4 set from ODBD before I put it aside (for maybe 1 day or so ;D;D)


Here is what I came up with


Come to Me.......




Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, DCWV La Creme

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 4

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Antique Linen

Accessories: Nesties Labels 6, Prima mini roses from the Spring Mix, Basic Grey Opaline pearl flourish, golden cross charm, antique buttons from my stash (I believe I bought those almost 6 years ago at Michael's) black + black/gold satin ribbon, 3D foam dots, 3D glue dots

What do you think? I guess I was in an elegant/feminine mood today :D. This DCWV paper is absolutely amazing...it is flocked and so gorgeous. This is my second 4x6 pad I bought....that's how much I love this paper :D:D!!

Well, gotta run for today, but make sure you come back tomorrow morning as I will be sharing a new Shining the Light Challenge card with you all.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Hello again.....

wow, this is my second post in one day......I hope I am not boring you! ;D


I had a few minutes this morning and as I was reading my blog list updates, I've noticed that Betty had another SNTODBD6 (Stampinb in Time Challenge) up!! Did you all know that Betty changed the rules a little 2 weeks ago...so not a specific stamp set has to be used anymore, but ANY ODBD stamps, YEAH!!!! Anyhow...I've decided that I was going to whip up a card real quick...'cause you know sometimes I need to encourage myself ;D;D.


Some may have noticed that I have created bunches of cards with the new Scripture Collection 3 and 4 that where released during Our Daily Bread Designs Anniversary and I must say...I am TOTALLY addicted to these stamps. There is a scripture for just anything in there. If you have not done so, head on over to the ODBD store and check it out, you will not be disappointed!!


But on to my card. Betty comes up with some pretty amazing challenges and this week she is asking to make a monochromatic card! Well, have a look and see what my interpretation of that is


Monochromatic Mark 11:24







Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft, K&Company Classic K

Stamp: ODBD Scripture Collection 3

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Antique Linen, Old Paper

Accessories: Nesties Labels 4, Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge for the flower (this is the FIRST flower on the keypad overlay in the second row from the bottom ;D) Antique copper cross charm, Chino colored satin ribbon and Kaiser half pearls in Chino, Tim Holtz distressing tool.

So, what do you think? Do you think this works? If you would like to find out more about this wonderful challenge which runs bi-weekly, so you'll have lots of time to create, head on over to the ODBD Blog .

Thanks so much for stopping by. I am always thrilled when you come and visit me. Besides stamping it is my therapy and I enjoy reading your thoughts on my creations.

Have a fantastic day!!

Hugs,

Hello on this Thursday morning.....

my stamping friends!!! Are you ready for some more cards from me? For the last few days I have been showing you some cards I have been working on but had not yet posted. Well, the ones that I am about to show you today are two of those ;D.


These two cards look somewhat similar, as I wanted to make a set to go in a box, but changed my mind :D. You all know what I am talking about, right? You have an idea in your head, but you change last minute and don't go with it at all.


Have a look at my


Be still......



Recipe:


Paper: SU Creamy Caramel, PTI Dark Chocolate, K&Company Roam


Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3 and Iron Works Borders


Ink: SU Creamy Caramel, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Walnut Stain





Accessories: Nesties Labels 1, Sizzix embossing folder Damask, Ginger Dew Drops, cream flower handmade using my Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge, antique copper brad, dark brown sheer ribbon, tulle butterfly, foam tape, 3D glue dots


To make the embossed BG stand out a little more I rubbed my sponge with the Distressing Ink over it and it sure enough made the embossing pop :D:D!! I think that this Damask embossing folder works pretty well with the Ironworks stamp set which is part of the Anniversary stamp sets that was just released last week.



All right, that was that and on to my second card



Be strong......






Recipe:
Paper: SU Creamy Caramel, Groovy Guave (ret.) DCWV The Rustic Stack

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3

Ink: SU Creamy Caramel, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Nesties Labels 1, Toffee colored satin ribbon, Copper Dew Drops, paper flowers from a big bunch I bought at Michael's and simply cut off the long stems ;D;D, EK Success Scroll edger punch, antique brass heart charm and cross charm (you have to look close to see the cross charm..it is right n top of the heart, sorry) Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Autumn Leaves, Tim Holtz Distressing tool, foam tape, 3D glue dots, Kaiser half pearls in copper, Maya Road Vintage pearl stick pin and brown glass bead and antique brass spacer bead and stopper.

If you click on the photo you can see the shimmer the DP has. If you have not looked at the DWCV The Rustic Stack...go and check it out. Online does not do any justice. I went to Joanne's a few weeks ago and actually picked it up and fell in love right there in the store....awesome papers, some are shimmery others are not...just the right heavy paper for a Vintage feel. I love it!!

So, what do you think? I am now just waiting for the right occasion to give these cards to a friend or two that needs some encouragement. ;D

Thanks for stopping by today....you certainly made my day!!!

Hugs and blessings,

Happy Wednesday....

my stamping friends!!! As promised yesterday I will be showing you a few more cards over the next days that I have been working on. Today I have 2 for you...one masculine one and one with one of the new Anniversary Scripture Collection 4!!! If you have not yet seen those 2 new Scripture Collection Sets, you are missing out!!!


All right, let's get started and see what you think about the masculine card


For God so loved the world....


Recipe:


Paper: PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Stamps: ODBD He is Risen

Ink: VersaMark, Chocolate Brown embossing powder, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye (for the cross and the sponging of the edges)

Accessories: Nesties Large Deckled Rectangles, Jute Rick-Rack, antique copper hardware, Cuttlebug embossing folder Forest Branches

Yep, it is a pretty plain card but I thought it would be nice to make a card for my Pastor for Easter that does not scream flowers and over the top embellishments,LOL!! What do you think...does it work?

Now on to my second card...this one is more the traditional "Sabrina" card....with the works,LOL!!

Psalm 62:1-2

Recipe:
Paper: PTI White, Dark Chocolate, Memory Box Frond

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 4

Psalm 62:1-2

Ink: SU Chocoloate Chip, SU Mellow Moss

Accessories: Nesties Labels 6, antique brass cross charm, golden cording, Smoke Blue sheer ribbon, EK Success Scroll punch, dark blue Dew Drops, foam tape

I did not add any flowers as this paper is so gorgeous, IMHO, that I did not want to take anything away from it. Wouldn't you agree?

Wow, this was quite the post today, but I hope that I did not bore you too much and that you did find some inspiration.

As always, thank you so very much for taking the time to come and visit me.

I am truly thankful for each and every one of you!!! You my friends make my day very SPECIAL!!!

Hugs and blessings,

Hello friends.......

on this not so sunny day here in Southern Arizona. Yesterday was a gorgeous day with temps reaching the 80's and today, well, it is all cloudy and not so nice.

All right, I am sure you did not come to see my because I am telling you about the weather, LOL, but to see a card. Well, I have just that.......a card.

About 2 weeks ago or so my neighbor and friend showed me some K&Company acetate overlays she had found at Mike's and I was blown away the way they looked. Anyhow.....the sweet friend she is...she went right back to Mike's while out and about to get me some. Love ya, girl!!


Since they had been sitting on my table ever since, I've decided this morning that it was time to give them a try.


After choosing my paper...some K&Company DP from the Classic K pad which coordinated pretty well with the overlay ;D, I went for it.


Have a look at my Mark 11:24 card


Therefore, I tell you.......



Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, K&Company Classic K, K&Company acetate overlay

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories: Recollections clear rhinestone flourish, red rhinestone crystals, red Prima daisies, cream Prima mini rose, Maya Road Vintage black pearl pin which I colored red with a Copic marker ;D
Tim Holtz distressing toll

Wow, I tell you, the hardest part was to take a photo that did not show any glare. The scripture is stamped on the paper directly and not on the acetate. I think I like the outcome :D.

What do you think?

Well, I have a ton more cards to share....I am kind of in a creative mood right now, but I will spread them out a bit so you won't get too tired of me,LOL!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you'll have a creative day.

Hugs and blessings,

It is Saturday and time for.....

another ODBD Shining the Light Challenge. Can you believe we are already at challenge # 6? WOW, time sure flies when you are having fun!!! This week we were challenged by our awesome team leader Chris to think Spring and New Life. Since today is the first day of Spring, create something for Spring using Spring colors and images portraying New Life. Don't you just think that this is perfect for an Easter Creation being that we are 'New Creatures in Christ' !!!! I have tried to incorporate both....Spring colors and a scripture to say just that...being a new creature as this wonderful scripture Galatians 2:20 explains.



"I have been crucified with Christ,

I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I live in the body,

I live by Faith in the Son of God,

who loved me and gave himself for me."



Have a look at my creation



New Life




Recipe:
Paper:PTI White, DCWV textured pink, K&Company Wild Raspberry

Stamps: ODBD He is Risen

Ink: Palette Moulin Rouge, Chalk Ink in pink

Accessories:
Nesties Labels 5, Spellbinders Cross Dies, pink half pearls (from my stash ;D), Recollections silver half pearl brad, pink sheer ribbon (from my stash from Japan), Prima dark pink Daisy, cs confetti from Mike's Bridal Section, foam tape, 3 D glue dot

Well, what do you think, does this look like Spring and New Life?

If you need a little more inspiration head on over to my teammates

America

Chris

Christine

Fran

Natalie

Patter

as they sure have come up with some super projects.

As in the past weeks of our Shining the Light Challenge you have until Thursday, which is March 25th, 2010 to upload your creation to the ODBD Blog to Mr. Linky leaving a link to your blog, if you upload your creation to another online gallery like SCS please use the keyword ODBDSLC6
so we will be able to identify your card or project for this challenge. Even though it is not a requirement to use ODBD stamps and images, we highly encourage you to do so if you have them. And if you do use your ODBD stamps and you upload to Mr. Linky by Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. EST you will have the chance of being chosen to receive the Shining the Light Challenge Award, but this is only if you use ODBD stamps ;D;D;D.

All participants have a chance of being chosen by random to win a $ 15.00 gift certificate going toward a stamp purchase at the ODBD store and will be announced next Saturday.

So, get out you stamps and get creating. I am looking forward seeing each and every one of your entries.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hugs and blessings,

It is this time of the month again.........

release day at Innovative Stamp Creations and let me tell you...this release as many in the past is truly unique!!! Why, you wonder? Well, let's start with Friends Are Special , do you have one or a handful of important people in your life whom you are grateful for, for their unwavering support? Then wait till you see this stamp line....


Betsy, has challenged us to alter an item of choice as a gift for this special person in our life and this is what I came up with

Recipe:

Paper: DCWV Mariposa

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black


Stamps: ISC Friends Are Special


Accessories: $ 2.00 frame from Family Dollar (I removed the glass so I could add dimension ;D) Spellbinders Large Scalloped Oval Small, Fancy Tags dies,Prima flower, Recollections pearl brad, Kaiser half pearls in black, Recollections golden half pearls, EK Success Fleur De Lis punch, 3 D glue dots, foam tape










I was trying to get a decent picture of this frame but it just did not work. The "sweet friend" tag I made is not on there crooked...it's the way I took the picture :D:D. The frame actually has sort of a lip there and the tag fits right in.




Now on to, Destination, with Spring literally around the corner, are you planning a vacation? Here is what I came up with. It is an A2 card and has somewhat of a masculine feel to it.


Destination




Recipe:
Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, Rustic Cream, Kraft


Ink:Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye, Vintage Photo

Stamps: ISC Destination , Time (suitcase, Travel Memories



Accessories: Circle punch, Nesties Ribbon Tags , EK Success Photo corner punch, Jute ribbon, cording, foam tape, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool











And the last line of this release, Time truly compliments not just Destination, which I incorporated ;D, but also images from past releases like Journey of Discovery or Men of Wisdom or even Birch Tree Painting imagine the endless creations you can come up with!!



Here is a look at my very masculine take



Recipe:
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, SU Not Quite Navy, recycled cardboard ;D


Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Faded Jeans, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: ISC Time

Accessories:
Assorted buttons, Twine, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Cuttlebug embossing folder Diamond Plate
foam tape,glue dots, brad, photo dial

Well these are my creations for this month. I am sorry my post is up late today, but Blogger decided not to publish my scheduled post. It just disappeared so I had to start all over again.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you and I apologize sincerely!!!

Now if you want to see some more awesome creations head on over to my teammates


Julie

Kathy

Joanne

Wendy

Karen

and see what they have come up with.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Be creative, have fun!

Hugs,

It's a HOP......

Hello my friends!!! If you arrived here from Fran's blog you are in the right spot, if not please go to back to the ODBD Blog so you won't miss out on the letter you need to collect for the Hop ;D!

The big day has finally come...today marks the Second Year Anniversary since Kelley, the owner of ODBD has first opened her doors!! If you would like to read the entire story, please head on over to the ODBD Blog where Grace has spread it all out for ya!! Today's Blog Hop is special because it allows each of the Design Team Members to make the first card with their own favorite Scripture! We hope you will truly enjoy the hop.... and of course it wouldn't be a Blog Hop without prizes!! Today, Kelley is going to give 3 Prizes of your choice of one of these Anniversary sets!!! Below is the list of our Design Team and Challenge Team members who have all worked hard to create something wonderful and inspiring for this occasion. Here is what you have to do to qualify for the prizes:

• Hop from first to last, and collect the secret LETTER each designer will have.



• Leave a comment for the designer on their blog.



• Return to the ODBD Blog leaving a comment to tell us that you visited ALL the blogs.



• Email Grace at: gnywening@yahoo.com, giving her the secret message the letters spell out.

For all of this you have until 8:00 p.m. EST on March 18th, 2010 to complete the hop and e-mail Grace the message!!!!

If you cannot get on one blog, simply write that designer's name down and go to the next one ( you can follow the link from here). Usually if you have trouble, waiting a few minutes and trying again will resolve it, but if you can't get on, simply tell Grace that when you e-mail her that you have treid and she will enter you into the drawing.

Just one more piece of information...here is the winner of the HIDDEN Candy we were giving away yesterday. I was one of the designers that had some calorie free candy for ya. Here is what you are getting

• 1 package of Prima e-line flowers

1 bottle of Stickles in pink

• 1 package of Recollections half pearls



• 5 yards of pink satin ribbon

• 6 yards of white satin ribbon

• 6 antuque silver charms
  

How about that? And here is the winner....chosen by random

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 28 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

So, # 28 is Lori

Lori, please contact me at sjbutterflydreams@gmail.com so I can get this yummy no calorie candy to you!!! Congratulations!

All right, this is that...on to my card for today. Since I am part of the Challenge team and don't have my own scripture I chose Grace's scripture. Have a look at my

Philippians 4:6 card

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, K&Company Roam

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 4

Ink: Chalk Box Toffee, SU Chocolate Chip, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Nesties Labels 12, off white crochet lace, chocolate velvet ribbon, antique copper charm "pray"
leaf branch cut with my Cricut Expression and the Storybook cartridge, handmade flower cut also with the Cricut and the Accent Essentials cartridge cut in several different sizes, distressed and stacked, spcer bead and golden glass bead, Sizzixx embossing folder Damask
Copper Dew Drops

So, what do you think? I tell you, you want to hop along for a chance to win one of these new Scripture Collections or if you don't win, head on over to the ODBD store and buy them, they are awesome and so perfect for any kind of card you might need to encourage someone.

All right, this has been a pretty long post already and I will give you the list of Designers that participate in this hop so get your piece of paper and pen ready and grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy these wonderful carda each and everyone has created but one more tip, you need to start at the ODBD Blog to get those hidden letters.

The Designers are


Connie
Kathy
Angie C
Chris
Grace
Debi
Julie
Becca
Dawn
Deb
Chelsea
Lorelie
Angie Z
Sandee
Christine
Fran
Sabrina (that's me and you alre already here ;D)
Patter
America
Natalie


So are you ready.....yeah I know you are, here is my letter " O " .Now you'll have to hop on over to Patter . Make sure you write this down, best, next to my name on your list and remember you have to email the secret message you'll get out of all of the letters to Grace.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll have fun during this Hop!

Hugs,

Good morning......

an WELCOME to day 4 of the ODBD Anniversary Celebration!!! I hope you have had fun so far. Today's challenge is to use our/your "all time favorite" ODBD stamp set!!! As with all of the challenges so far you have until 8 p.m. EST tonight to link your creation to Mr. Linky on the ODBD Blog under the post for day 4!!! The winner will be chosen by random and will receive...drummroll please ONE Free Set of their choice from the Our Daily Bread Designs store !!! We will announce the winner tomorrow at the ODBD Blog when we issue you the instructions for the BIG REVEAL of the Very Special Edition Anniversary Release Sets and Blog Hop!!!! You won't want to miss it!! ;D;D;D




As some of you already know from the past 3 days, you have to make sure you visit ALL blogs that are linked below, and leave a comment for each designer, because there is HIDDEN candy on some of the blogs!! You will NOT know where it is, but if your name is chosen and you have left a comment for the designer...you will win it!!! How awesome is that? But to keep it interesting ;D;D you won't know how many of the designers have candy each day...so be sure to visit them all and leave some LOVE!!




Winners of the individual blog candy will be announced by the blog owner who had the candy on the next day on their blogs. There will also be a big announcement on March 19thon the ODBD Blog recapping ALL the winners....the challenges, the blog candy, and the blog hop winners!!! So be sure to check back at the ODBD Blog then!!!




Each design team/ challenge team member participating in the challenge will have the entire list of links that is listed on the ODBD Blog, so you can go there on yo can check here where to go next. So now have a look at my favorite stamp set creation and leave me some love.....you never know if I am the designer that has the calorie free candy ;D;D.

Fear not........

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Kraft, DCWV The Rustic Stack (awesome papers!!!)

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 1

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Nesties Classic Squares Large, cream crochet lace to make the lace frame, Prima mini roses, Prima Nursery Tales Fancy Stix flowers, Kaiser half pearls Chino, Zva Creative Rhinestone Flourish, Kaiser half pearl in Copper, Spellbinders Cross Collection
3D glue dots, foam tape

So, my friends, what do you think? Isn't that a wonderful scripture to choose as my favorite? I don't know about you, but I can't get enough confirmation that GOD loves me and cares about me!! :D

All right, this is it for me for right now. Remember that if you upload your creation to an online gallery, let's say SCS, make sure you you remember to to please use the keyword ODBD2AC4, so we know your creation is for this challenge ;D.

But wait, before you head off make sure you visit all of my fellow sticks of the breadbasket



America
Christine
Chris
Fran
Julie
Lorelie
Natalie
Debi
Grace
Angella
Dawn
Sandee
Sabrina (well, that's me and you are already here ;D;D)
Connie
Deborah

Let me tell ya, these ladies have created some awesome eye candy for you...go and check them out and remember to LEAVE ALL of us some love, you never know who has the HIDDEN candy ;D.

See you all back here tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating!!

Hugs,

It's Party Time....

and we are celebrating the Second Anniversary of Our Daily Bread Designs . We will be focusing on gifts for Anniversaries during this time of celebration and since the Second Anniversary tradition gift is Cotton, we, the Shining the Light Challenge Team is kicking off the celebration by showing you some amazing creations done with just that, cotton!! You might wonder, how in the world, but it is really not that hard...think stamp on cotton fabric, use cotton ribbon, make a cotton flower ;D.....get creative and let the creative juices flow!!! And since this is a 5 day long celebration things are different as far as the posting of your creation goes!!!!! You will have ONE day to link your challenge creation and NOT one week!!!! As with all the challenges this week..this challenge was announced on March 7th on the ODBD Blog so you could get a head start, but if you did not get a head start don't get discouraged, you ladies rock and I am sure you will blow us away with your creations!! So, get your stamps out and get creating as you have until 8 p.m. EST tonight to link your creation to Mr. Linky on the ODBD Blog the winner will be chosen by random and will receive a $ 15.00 gift certificate for stamps from the ODBD store !!! The winner will be announced on the ODBD Blog post tomorrow when we issue the next challenge! Edit: I forgot to mention....and I am very sorry :C.If you upload to SCS or any other online gallery please use the code ODBD2AC1. Thanks, and please forgive me.

Wow, that is a lot of info...are you ready for my card?


Take a look at my take on the Cotton Challenge

Recipe:

Paper: PTI VerIntage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Kraft, DP unknown (came from my stash )

Stamps: ODBD Serenity Pryer

Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo, Tea Dye

Accessories: handmade flower out of 100 % cotton fabric, crochet flowers, both made with 100 % cotton thread by me ;D, Recollections large half pearl, off white antique crochet lace (sent to me by my Mom from Germany) Spellbinders Nesties Labels 4, flourish cut with my Cricut Expression, Butterfly in Ivory/chocolate, Kaiser half pearls in chocolate, foam tape

WOW, do you think I used enough COTTON? :D:D:D. See it is not hard to use cotton in some way, so after you leave me some love, yes, I love it when you leave me some love, you can click on over to see the other Challenge Team members and they came up with......shhhhhh, don't tell, but you'll have to go see all of us ;D, as we have some Blog Candy somewhere in there for ya,hehe!!! So, grab yourself a cup of coffee, I know it is early, and check out

America

Christine

Chris ( our awesome Team Coordinator)

Fran

Natalie

Patter

and also joining us this week some of the ODBD Design Team members

Dawn and

Debi

And don't forget, this week you have only one day to play, but a chance to win some Candy as well!!!

I know this was a long post, but I had to get you all awake so you can have some fun today!!

Thanks for stopping by and I will see you along the 5 day celebration!!!

Have a wonderful and creative day.

Hugs,

Good afternoon....

stamping friends!!! Hope you all had a wonderful and creative week. I had a lot of running around to do and had another migraine attack...hate those!! I usually don't talk about private stuff, but yesterday I found out, after visiting the dentist, that my oldest, the 8 y.o., has perfect teeth but has 3 or more extra teeth that are blocking one of her permanent teeth to come through. So, my baby needs surgery or she won't get that front tooth ever :C:C. If you could, would you please say a prayer that it won't be too bad as she is terrified. Thanks!!!




So, that was that ;D.
As I was going through my daily dose of blog land I saw Betty Wright had her new challenge up on the ODBD Blog SNTODBD5 and I just had to play,hehe!!




I only played a few time but did not play for the last 2 or 3 times as I did not have the required stamps, but this time I can, and guess what, so can you, as Betty has changed the rules a little ;D. You still schould use ODBD stamps but you don't have to have a particular one, any, yes ANY ODBD stamp can be used from now on, how cool is that? Well, I love it and I am trying to play every two weeks with Betty. There is only one requirement this time and that is to use something NEW!! This is not hard for me as I just last week bought some yummy paper and a new MS punch ;D;D.



Have a look and see for yourself


SNTODBD5 Thinking of You





this is the outside,







Recipe:


Paper: PTI Kraft, Rustic Cream, DCWV The Rustic Stack





Stamp: ODBD Thinking of You





Ink: Su Creamy Caramel, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye and Vintage Photo





Accessories: Nesties Labels 4, Nesties Fancy Tags, Prima Hydrangeas, ribbon flower handmade and zapped with the heat gun (thanks my friend Charlene for the inspiration ;D) Kaiser half pearls in Copper, Recollections half pearl, Maya Road Vintage Pearl stick pin, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Martha Stewart Monarch butterfly punch, foam tape, 3 D glue dot, tulle mini butterfly


This is the inside of my card





What do you think? For the NEW things I've used in this project, well, the DP is new and is from DCWV called The Rustic Stack, can I say that I absolutely LOVE it and I can't believe I did not buy it sooner, the MS Monarch butterfly punch is new, and that yummolicious May Arts ribbon, so is that little tulle butterfly which I was able to score at a recent Scrapbooking and Stamping Convention in town ;D. And not just that, I finally got to meet the ever so talented and totally sweet Connie McCotter. :D:D

This is it for me for right now. Make sure you'll come back tomorrow as the Shining the Light Challenge Team is kicking off the ever so AWESOME Anniversary Celebration that is taking place for the next 5 days over at Our Daily Bread Designs!!!! Make sure you'll come back tomorrow to see me to see what I have for ya!! You will love it, plus you can win, win, win some awesome stuff. Not just gift certificates, some of us also have some yummolicious not bad for the waistline CANDY for ya ;D;D. But, you'll have to wait until tomorrow!! So, I'll see you than, bright and early 6 a.m. ET. Yep, that is in the middle of the night for me, but hey, we've gotta celebrate!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some love!! I feed on it and it keeps me going!

Hugs,

Welcome to our first ODBD Shining the Light challenge.......

for the month of March, yeah!!!! The Challenge Team is challenging to do a sketch challenge!!!! Chris, our wonderful Team Coordinator has come up with this awesome sketch and I am sure you will love it as much as we do ;D. Check it out







Is this a fun sketch or what? Well, as you know from the previous challenges we will make this weeks challenge a little more fun as we give out a prize, a $ 15.00 gift certificate to the Our Daily Bread Design store but in order to be win you must submit your creation by Thursday March 11, 2010 on the ODBD Blog .One random winner will be chosen and announced on next Saturday. While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps on your creation, we would love to see them if you have them ;D!!!

As a way of recognizing those who do use ODBD stamps, we will again be choosing 1 or 2 creations to be spotlighted for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award you MUST use ODBD stamps and you must add a link to your creation on the ODBD Blog by Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8 PM to Mr. Linky!!!!

If you upload your creation to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC5 !!!! If you create your post on a blog, please include a link to the challenge. Thanks so much!!!

Now, are you ready for my very humble creation this week? Here in Southern AZ we have had the mist wonderful weather, which is supposed to be changing over the weekend :C, but for those that still have that nasty cold and snow weather my card will remind you a little of what is to come SPRING!!!!!! I am using on of the new releases for this month and it is called "Happy Easter" . You might want to pull out your sunglasses as this card is a bit on the bright side :D:D:D. Very Spring like!!!

Happy Easter

Recipe:
Paper:PTI White, K&Company Life's Tapestry, textured yellow cs name N/A (came from my stash and was not in a wrapper anymore :C) SU Certainly Celery

Stamps: ODBD Happy Easter

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU mellow Moss, Chalk Box Yellow Cadmium, Blush Rose

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Nesties Scalloped Circle Large, antique cotton lace (from my Mom back in Germany, love you Mama) yellow satin ribbon also from Germany, Kaiser half pearls in Champagne, Flourish cut with my Crisut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge, Cuttlebug embossing folder Floral Screen

What do you think? Pretty bright and let me tell ya, it was so much fun doing this sketch...I truly don't do sketches often enough, but I have a feeling this is going to change,hehe!!

Well, are you ready for some more amazing creations done with this sketch? My team mates have come up with some absolutely breathtaking creations, so why don't you get yourself a cup of tea of coffee, sit back and get inspired as

America

Christine

Chris our team coordinator

Fran

Natalie and Patter

show you what they whipped up.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I just have to tell you that you guy absolutely and positively make my day when you stop by.

Have a wonderful and creative weekend.

Hugs,

Hi all.....

on this wonderful sunny day here in Southern Arizona!!! The other day, well, Tuesday ;D, I needed some "Therapy" and let me tell you, it was good to get my fingers a little inky and after I was done with my card I was feeling much better....keep on telling my DH that stamping is cheaper than Therapy,LOL!!


Most of you that come to visit me on a regular basis know I am sort of addicted to 5.5x5.5" cards...if I make that size card I don't have to cut too much off of my 6x6" Basic Grey paper pads and this card I am getting ready to share with you is no different. So, this is what I did



He who has the Son





Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, PTI Plum Pudding, Basic Grey Wisteria

Ink: SU Perfect Plum

Stamp: ODBD The Lord has Risen

Accessories: MayaRoad sheer ribbon, Nesties Labels 11, MayaRoad Vintage Pearl Pin to which I added a silver bead and a silver spacer, Recollections silver half pearls, Studio18 purple Rhinestones

What do you think? I was so glad the the sun was shining that day as whenever I try to take a photo of anything purple it does not look like it is purple when I take the photo inside...outside it is a total different story and looks so much better. Maybe I just need to tell my DH that I need a better camera ;D. Well, this is it for me for right now...make sure you come back to visit me on Saturday as the ODBD Challenge Team as another awesome challenge for you!!!

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

Hugs,