Are you ready......

my stamping friends for yet another Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge? Well, today marks #11 and it will be a good one ;D.

This weeks challenge is to make a Mother's Day card or project!!! Since next weekend is 1.May and the ODBD New Release Hop will take place, the Shining the Light Challenge will last for two weeks. This will give you lots of time to come up with something awesome!!!

As always, we would like to make this challenge a little more fun and so we are giving away a $ 15.00 gift certificate from the ODBD store and to be used towards stamps from the ODBD store!!! Have you been over to the store lately, Kelley has an ever growing selecting of absolutely awesome stamps ;D!!! Entries for this gift certificate prize MUST be submitted by Thursday 6. May 2010!!! One random winner will be chosen and announced on Saturday 8.May 2010, remember this is a 2 week challenge!!! While it is not necessary to use ODBD stamps we highly encourage you to use them if you have them!!

As a way of recognizing those of you who do, we will pick 1 or 2 creations to spotlight and award our Shining the Light Award to. So, if you decide to use your ODBD stamps please make sure that your creation is submitted to the ODBD Blog and added to Mr. Linky no later than 8 p.m.EST on Thursday, 6. May 2010!!!!

If you upload your creation to an online gallery like Splitcoast Stampers or such, please make sure you'll use the keyword ODBDSLC11 . When creating your post for your blog, please make sure you include a link to the challenge.

Now, are you ready for my creation? I made another Mother's day card and used a medium I have not used in a while.....my watercolor pencils. Wow, I almost forgot how much fun it is to color with watercolors. For my image I chose the Mother's Day set called "MOM" which was released at the beginning of the month.

Have a look

Mom





Recipe:


Paper:PTI White, Bazzill textured moss, Basic Grey Porcelain, watercolor paper





Stamps: ODBD Mom





Ink: StazOn black, VersaFine Onyx Black, watercolor pencils,





Accessories: Nesties Petite Ovals Large, Petite Scalloped Ovals Large, Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Blender pen, Shimmerz Paint in Angel Wingz, Maya Road Vintage Pearl stick pin, silver heart button, Recollections half pearls, May Art super soft ivory colored ribbon, MayArts white crochet lace ribbon, foam tape, 3D foam dots



See, super easy. I also have a close-up picture so you can see the Shimmerz paint on that main big flower better






I just love the way the Shimmerz paint makes this flower pop.

Did you get some inspiration from my card or are you in for some more? My Challenge Team sisters have created masterpiece and they sure will give you that last little kick to get out your stamps and creating ;D, but before I give you the links to their blogs I'd love to hear what you think about my card. It is always so much joy to read your comments.




All right, here are the links to



America

Chris


Christine


Fran


Natalie


Patter


grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy these Mother's Day beauties!!! Remember, you'll have 2 weeks to make this one super special!!


Thanks for stopping by and making my day a special day!!!


Have super and fun and creative day my stamping friends.


Hugs and blessings,

Hello on this fabulous Thursday.......

morning. Did you know that bi-weekly there is a Challenge over at Our Daily Bread Designs that is called Stamping in Time and it is hosted by Betty Wright? Well, about a month or so ago Betty opened the doors and invited people like you and me in to 'host' a challenge. This week it is Marcelle Schauer and the challenge is "Crafting Choices". What might that be you are wondering? Well, do you have tons of brads that are just collecting dust? Or maybe some colored pencils that you bought, Prisma, water color etc., that you bought but put them all the way in the back of the shelf of drawer and neglected? Bingo, this is your chance to dig those items out and get to work ;D. If you are feeling all adventurous use both on your card...the sky is the limit. A few of the ODBD Design Team and Challenge Team found this idea so awesome that we jumped on board and got some use out of those items to get you inspired. To find out all the deets about this challenge head on over to the ODBD Blog and get a craftin' :D:D!!


Since you all know that for the longest time I have been struggling with making "MAN" cards, so I took the opportunity and made one...as I thought the perfect embellishment for a a man card would be brads, that's what I've used. I don't own very many stamp sets that are just for "men" but I do have this month new release from Our Daily Bread Designs and it is called "Dad". How perfect is that? It has a bunch of general words such as Dad, Grandpa, Son, Happy Birthday and some scriptures. So for my card I used the Happy Birthday and the Proverbs 16:9 verse (I used it on the inside).


Are you ready to see my super simple card?


Here we go


"Happy Birthday"

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Stamps: ODBD Dad

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Chalk Box Chestnut Roan

Accessories: Cuttlebug embossing folder Forest Branches, pewter brads, braiding cord

What do you think? Does this look like an awesome card for dad or any man in your life.? After I embossed the BG it looked a little "plain" so I took a sponge and rubbed some chalk in in Chestnut Roan over the embossing and also the edges of the sentiment. Instant interest ;D!!

Would you like to see some more awes inspiration? I just have the fix for you. As mentioned above some members of the Design Team and Challenge Team played along this week and are ready to show you their inspiration head on over to

Angie C.

Connie

Debi

Fran

Patter

and off course Betty

to see what they have come up with, but before you do, let me know what you think all right? I love comments and I read each and every one of them. They are like my fuel to keep me going ;D.

As in most Challenges over at ODBD Mr. Linky is right below the main post on the ODBD Blog, so make sure you add your creation so we can leave you some love. Have fun creatin'!!

Thanks for stopping by today and making my day a special day!!

Hugs and blessings,

Hello, hello, hello........

and good morning to Our Daily Bread Design Shining the Light Challenge # 10!!!! Are you ready for something really fun and earth friendly? Well, we are challenging you this week in honor of Earth Day which is on this coming Thursday to recycle/reuse!!! Yep, that is right, recycle! Oh my, the possibilities are endless and just about everybody probably has something laying around that can be recycled/reused. I took the easy way out and used some of the fabulous purple tissue paper all of the ODBD orders are wrapped in ;D. If you have received an ODBD order recently you know what I am talking about, right?







As always we want this to be fun....no stress and on top of all of that, we are giving out a prize, a $ 15.00 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, April 22, 2010. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. While not required to use ODBD images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.





As way of recognizing those who do use their Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award, however, you MUST use ODBD stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by April 22, 2010.





If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC10. When creating your post on your blog please include a link to the challenge so we can be sure to come and visit you and leave you some love ;D.





All right, now that we have this out of the way, let me show you my little card





Jeremiah 30:17



Recipe:
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Plum Pudding, SU Lovely Lilac, K&Company Classic K McKenna

Stamps: ODBD Get well

Ink: Palette Violet, SU Perfect Plum

Accessories: Nesties Labels 1, SU scalloped circle punch, Martha Stewart , lilac satin ribbon, Maya Road leaf stick pins, Dew Drops purple and purple, Recollections silver half pearls, square Rhinestone brad,

So, what you think about my recycled tissue paper flower card? I know the purple does not really show up as bright as it is IRL, but I've tried everything:C.

Are you ready to see what my teammates have come up with? They will blow you away for sure this week. Such creative projects.

America

Chris

Christine

Fran

Natalie

Patter

Well, this is it for me for right now. Before you go I'd love to hear what you think about my creation.

Thanks so much for stopping by, it sure means a lot to me and I read ALL of your comments!!

Have a fabulous and creative day!!!

Hugs and blessings,

Friday...did someone say....

it's Friday? Oh my goodness, where has this week gone? Hope all of you, my stamping friends, have had a good week. I have been kind of busy trying to get things done...as usual ;D;D, but it is all good. This past Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday my 8 y.o. had the AIMS test and she was freaking out. Oh my, how do you tell a 8 y.o. that you won't have to stay behind and do 3rd grade all over if you have one or two questions wrong ;D? Anyhow, I am glad it is over. I think it helped her a lot that I wrote encouraging notes for all 3 days, well, actually for 2 days and daddy wrote one for the last day,and she said that was her favorite one.



All right enough about that. Are you ready for TWO creations? Yes, I have two cards to share with you all. For my first one I was using the amazing Origins DP from Basic Grey...I love this paper ;D.




Our help is in the name.....




Recipe:


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





Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3





Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, Mellow Moss, Chalk Ink Bisque





Accessories: Nesties Labels 11, Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge for the flower and leaves, Studio 18 Rhinestones, Recollections half pearls, chocolate satin ribbon, antique brass cross charm, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Pearl Glimmer Mist (flower), foam tape, 3D foam dots



Now, don't you just love this paper? I think it is about time for me to order another pad ;D.



All right, on to my second card. This one I made for the Bible Verse Thursday Challenge #50 over at Christian Paper Crafts Magazine. This week the theme is "SHE"!!! Make a card or project that involves any verse about a woman or women. For my card I used one of this month's new release from ODBD called "Mom". This set is so very versatile, really. Since I already have my Mother's Day cards for my Mom and my MIL done, I thought I just use the scripture and leave for whom it is off and use it as a Birthday card or so ;D!!! So when the time comes and I use this card all I do is stamp "Happy Birthday" on the inside. I love this scripture and says so much about a strong woman. :D



She is clothed.......




Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Bazzill textured moss, Memory Box Frond


Stamp: ODBD Mom

Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, SU Mellow Moss

Accessories: Top die like frame and base cut with my Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge as well as the flower (frame was cut at 3.5") MayArts crochet ribbon, May Arts ivory sheer ribbon, MayaRoad leaf stick pins, Cuttlebug embossing folder Textile to give the frame some texture, Kaiser Rhinestone in Lippy Red, foam tape

What do you think? Wouldn't you agree that this card would pass for any occasion if it is given to a woman? I just love it,hehe!!

Well, this is it for me for right now. Make sure you come on back tomorrow as I will be posting another Shining the Light Challenge! Earth Day is coming up next Thursday, so we will be creating a card or project that focuses on that day. Hmmm, what could that be? Come on back and find out...I promise you, you will be amazed about our creations ;D.

Have a fabulous and creative day!!

Hugs and blessings,

Good morning.....

and welcome to day THREE of the Inspirational Crusade over at ISC . Today we are showing you one more way of using some of those stamps you have bought and only used them once or twice.





I am sorry my post is kind short today, but I am still battling those computer issues :C. So, if I don't hurry and get my stuff posted the puter shuts off ;D.





Natures Beauty

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Rustic Cream

Stamps: ISC Odd Findings (script and label),
Flourishing Ivy (flourish), Summer Elements III (Friends), Friends are Special (butterfly)

Inks: Tim Holtz Distressing Inks Tea Dye and Antique Linen, Memento Rich Cocoa

Can you believe I did not use any accessories? WOW, I am surprised at myself,LOL!! As you can see I stamped the butterfly 4 times and cut it out to give it LOTS of dimension. I really wanted this to be a 3 D kind of card. Yes, you might have to make your own envelope for this one.

So, did you get some good inspiration over these three days? I sure hope so.....as you saw in my creations and the other Creative Architects work...the sky is the limit. Sometimes it is GOOD to think outside the box. I sure have learned a lot these past days and will try to use my stamps more often and mix and match to my hearts desire ;D.

Remember, if you leave me some love , two people will be able to win ONE free stamp sheet of their choice, so, all you have to do is leave a comment and we will be choosing 2 people of all of the entries we have received over these past three days to receive one free stamp sheet of their choice. So make sure you head on over to my teammates and check them out and make sure that we have a way of contacting you. Include your e-mail so we have a way of contacting you!!!

Here are the links to



Kathy Tucker


Joanne Grzelak


Julie Warner


Karen Dunbrook


Wendy Weixler





You will be amazed at the creative of these ladies.

Well, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my place today....it truly means the world to me :D.




Have a fabulous and very creative day!!!

Hugs,

It's "Hip to be square".....

yep, that is the theme for "The Shabby Tea Room Challenge" this week. Last week was my first week to play....as I just found out about this challenge ;D and guess what? I've got "honorable mention". How cool is that? Anyhow, I was kind of excited when I saw that the inspiration is a Quilt this week and I knew right away what I was going to do.

Here is the inspiration picture

and here is what I came up with

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU Pretty in Pink, K&Company Classic K McKenna

Stamps: Scripture Collection 1 from ODBD

Inks: SU Pretty in Pink, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tattered Rose, Chalk Ink Toffee

Accessories: Nesties Labels 11, Cuttlebug embossing folder Fancy Corners, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Cricut Expression and my Accent Essentials cartridge fr the flower and the leaf, foam tape, 3D foam dots, Recollections half pearls

Doesn't this look just like an embroidered quilt? I had fun creating this card....I was is desperate need of "Therapy" again, kind of a norm lately, but hey, much cheaper than going to a therapist ;D. If you would like to find out more about this challenge head on over to "The Shabby Tea Room", but before you do, please let me know what you think about this card.

Well, this is it for right now. Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Welcome to day 2 of ISC's.....

Inspiration Crusade!!! Yep, that is the name I gave it ;D. Since this month we are having a new release, we focus on the stamps we all already have that we have only used once or a couple of times. So, let's dust those stamps off and get them inked up!! :D:D. Today we, the Creative Architects are showing you some ATC's (Artist Trading Cards), three to be exact, that make together one continuous piece of art. I was struggling with this...yep, I needed to get out of my comfort zone, as I never made a ATC before in my life. After a cool tip from my fellow teammate KAT aka Kathy Tucker I was able to handle it and found that it is not too bad after all ;D.....thanks Kathy!!!!




So, here is what I came up with





You inspire me

Recipe:

Paper:PTI Rustic Cream, green cs (no name available, from my stash), DCWV The Rustic Stack

Stamps: ISC Nature SilhouettesII for the butterflies, Odd Findings for the Daisy and you inspire me Marvels of Nature II for the leaf branch/vine

Inks: SU Mellow Moss, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: Recollections silver half pearls

WOW, I just made my first set of ATC's and let me tell you, it was not that hard (once you know what you are supposed to do,LOL!!)

As you might remember from yesterday you have a chance of winning one free stamp sheet of your choice if you leave me some love. It is not required, but it sure will increase your chance of winning this free stamp sheet of your choice, if you head on over to my teammates and leave a comment there as well, so to even make it more fun, we are not just giving a way a FREE sheet of stamps to ONE person, no, we are giving away TWO sheets, so make sure you visit everybody on the list below and the ISC Blog to increase your chances ;D.

Kathy Tucker

Joanne Grzelak

Sabrina Jackson ( you are here ;D)

Julie Warner

Karen Dunbrook

Wendy Weixler

Well, this is it for today, make sure that you come back tomorrow for one last Inspirational Project.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have fun creating!!

Hugs,

Hi there....

and good Monday morning to you my stamping friends!!! It is this time of month where you would expect a "New Release" over at Innovative Stamp Creations but this month there will be no new release. We are taking a little different approach. Don't be disappointed, the Creative Architects have been busy creating and we would like to ask you a question:



Ever find yourself buying stamps and not using them? Ever wonder where has your Mojo gone? Well, sometimes experiencing difficulties with different layouts, or even using a different medium can take your creativity to another level. We the Creative Architects have used previous released stamps mixed them, matched them and went for it. We hope these projects will inspire you to dust off those stamps you haven't used in a while and try any of these projects and let us know your thoughts!!! This will be a 3 day event!!!!

Each day we will be featuring a different style of card to give you inspiration. We all have used stamps of our own choosing...no rules here ;D.



Have a look at my card I came up with for today






Recipe:

Paper: PTI White

Stamps: Summer Elements III (flower)

Bush Flower Australia (flower)

Nature Silhouettes II (leaf branch and small daisies

Thoughtful Verses (Psalm 104:4)

Accessories: green Dew Drops

Well, what do think about this card? I have used different stamps from 4 different Stamp Sheets and mixed and matched them up.

Even though this is not a Blog Hop you still have a chance of winninga FREE stamp sheet of your choice. but wait...not just ONE person can win, no, we will be choosing TWO winners fromall of the comments left throughout these 3 days of inspiration!!! How do you like that? You don't have to leave a comment on each and every Creative Architects Blog, but it sure will increase the chance of winning ONE free Stamp Sheet of your choice. You can also leave a comment on the ISC Blog

Well, this is it for me for today make sure you go and visit the other Creative Architects

Joanne

Julie

Karen

Kathy

Wendy

These girls have been super creative.

See you all tomorrow and I hope I am having less problems with my laptop and Blogger!!

Hugs,

Good morning Sunshine......

and all of my stamping friends!!! Are you ready for Shining the Light Challenge # 9? Oh my goodness, it has been 9 weeks already.....time sure flies when you are having fun!!! As mentioned yesterday we have something special for you up our sleeves this week. Do you love sketches? Well, we have a sketch for ya. Check this out

How do you like this? Looks pretty fun, doesn't it? And you know if you play in our Challenge, 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, April 15. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. 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 April 15 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC9. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.

Are you ready to see what I came up with?

Have a look at this

Recipe:

Paper:PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, K&Company Classic K Bailey, DCWV Mariposa cs stack

Stamps: ODBD Friendship

Ink: SU Close to Cocoa, Palette Nude, Toile Pink

Accessories: Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Classic Circles Large, Nestabilities curved rectangles, Kaiser half pearls in Chino, Sizzix Damask rmbossing folder, silk ribbon, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, antique button from my stash

So, what do you think? Did I follow the sketch or what ;D??

Just in case this is not enough inspiration check out what my teammates have come up with, you will be blown away....seriously!!! But before you go make sure you tell me what you think. You know I love comments and I do read all of them :D:D.

Are you ready to head on over to

America

Chris

Christine

Fran

Natalie

Patter ?

Thanks so much for stopping by my place today. Have a wonderful and creative weekend and I will see you all later.

Hugs and blessings,

Sabrina

One more time......

I know you are about to say....what? I just had to do one more post. I was in desperate need of some "Therapy" and it was brought to my attention (thanks Meredith ;D) that there is a Shabby Tea Room Challenge. Where was I hiding when this started? You all know that I love Vintage and am on occasion a little shabby ;D, so I just had to go and check it out and when I saw the challenge for this week "Embrace The White" I knew I had to play right away. My bed had to wait for a minute to be made, LOL!!! So, here is the picture of inspiration

and here is what I came up with

Be Strong and Courageous......

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Ivory cs from my stash, K&Company Classic K McKenna DP

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3

Ink: Tom Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye, Antique Linen

Accessories: Nesties Labels 4, Zva Creative pearl flourish, golden cross charm from my stash, handmade flower and leaves made with my Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge, antique cotton lace which was sent to me by my Mama from Germany, Maya Road Vintage pearl stick pin, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Recollections half pearls

Oh my goodness did I have fun making this card. I am so looking forward to some more fun challenges over at the "Shabby Tea Room" . I still can't believe I did not know about this one. If you would like to find out more about this challenge you can read all about it over on their Blog.

All right, I need to head on over there myself and add my creation to Mr. Linky there.

Thanks for stopping by.....I promise this will not be a norm that I have sooooooo many posts in one day, so PLEASE don't leave me :D:D.

See you all in the morning.

Hugs,

It's Friday.......

yeah!! Oh my goodness, am I glad it is so and that my computer has Internet Explorer back on it. My DH had to fiddle with the laptop for a long while and still could not find it anywhere...it just deleted itself when my laptop in the middle of things just shut off :C. Anyhow, he had a backup and re-installed it. Thanks, DEAR!!!!





All right on to the card I wanted to share with you all yesterday but could not. It is a card I made for the Bible Verse Thursday Challenge (CPCMBVT49) over at Christian Paper Crafts Magazine. If you have not checked this challenge out...you are missing something. Angella Crockett comes up with these amazing challenges every Thursday....hence the name of the challenge ;D. This week Angie was challenging us to make a masculine card and use any scripture. I had to jump on this one as you all know I am having a bit of a hard time with masculine cards ;D, but I knew I wanted to ink up my brand new stamp set called "Dad" from ODBD. After I made the card and took a photo of it my oldest said "Mommy, can I have this card to give to daddy for his birthday?" So, you can guess where this one is going,LOL!! My baby, she is 8 y.o. makes the most amazing cards herself, but she does girlie cards best, so I will give in and let her have this one.





So, are you ready for a very masculine card?





Blessed is the man.......Dad













Recipe:
Paper: PTI Kraft, True Black, Basic Grey Granola

Stamps: ODBD Dad

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

Accessories: Nesties Large Labels, pewter screw brads, pewter photo turn and mini brad, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

Well, this is it. Isn't it just so simple, but so masculine? I love it. I knew I bought that Basic Grey Granola pad for a reason ;D!!

This is it for right now. Remember to come back an see me tomorrow!!!! The Shining the Light Challenge Team has an awesome challenge for you. If you like to do sketches...well, I don't want to spill all the beans,LOL!!! Some back tomorrow and I'll tell you the rest, you will love it, I promise!!!

Thanks for stopping by today. If you have a minute I'd like to know what you think about my masculine card.

Hugs,

Another one for today.......

can you believe that? Well, after I did my post this morning I went and checked my Blog list updates and there was Betty's Challenge, well it is the Stamping in Time on Assignment and it is a cool one. This challenge runs by-weekly and you can use any ODBD stamps, yes, any and all if you care ;D. This week the challenge is to do tearing or faux tearing. If you want to find out more head on over to the ODBD Blog.

Are you ready? Here is what I came up with.

Come to me......

Recipe:

Paper:PTI Rustic Cream, Kraft, Bazzill textured card stock, Basic Grey Wisteria

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 4 Matthew 11:28

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

Accessories: Nesties Labels 5, handmade flower and leaves using my Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge (this is the first flower in the second row from the bottom and I cut it in 3 different sizes) The leaves where cut with the same cartridge and folded in half and run through my paper crimper ;D.

May Arts braided trim in ivory and May Arts sheer super soft ribbon in ivory, antique brass cross charm

The tearing comes in in form of the Rustic Cream piece of card stock which I tore on both sides and sponged it to blend it a little more .

What ya think? Does this card qualify for the SNTODBD7 Challenge?

I am off for now, I have one more card I wanted to share with you all, but my computer has deleted Internet Explorer when it just turned off. I had to use Google Chrome for this post, so I am not sure if it comes out all right. I am too happy using it ;D. Gives me all kinds of trouble. How in the world does Google Chrome not allow me to move pictures? Anyhow, just wanted to get this one posted. The other one I made is for Angie's Bible Verse Thursday Challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts Magazine, but as I said, I'll have to wait until my DH gets home from work to figure out what happened.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Happy Thursday.....

my stamping friends!!!! I have 2 cards to share with you all today :D:D. Yep, I realized that one of them, which I made a little while ago still had been sitting in my photo tray and was not posted yet.....shame on me, right? Well, I was so busy creating, that it slipped my mind, but it is not too late.....I made it for my stash of "just in case box". Do you have one of those boxes where you add card over card "just in case" you need one for a friend or someone you know who is in need of some encouragement? Have a look at this card...



A Woman who fears the Lord......

Recipe:



Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Sweet Blush, S.e.i. Claire





Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 3

Ink: Palette Toile Pink, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Nesties Labels 5, MayArts braided trim ivory, May Arts sheer ribbon in ivory, Recollections Rhinestone Flourish, handmade crochet flower in pink, pewter headpin, silver spacer bead, Martha Stewart Monarch butterfly punch










So, do you think that this will brighten someones day? I have found that whenever I don't have any cards in my little"just in case" box I am struggling with time or just plain creativity, so I like to be prepared and have them ready so when a "just in case" situation arises I am ready ;D!!!

My second card I have for you today is a very CAS card for me. You all know that I "love" embellishments, the more the better, but for this one I kept it to a minimal, seriously. I only added some ribbon, a cross charm and one of my handmade flowers ;D. I tell ya, these little flowers are so easy to make if you have a Cricut Expression!!



Here is my

Isaiah 41:10 CAS

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, DCWV Mariposa textured cs, K&Company Blue Awning (my all time favorite :D)


Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 1


Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Faded Jeans, SU Brilliant Blue


Accessories: Studio 18 blue Rhinestones, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, moss green satin ribbon, handmade flower using my Cricut Expression and the Accent Essentials cartridge (it's the second flower in the second row from the bottom)





"Clean and Simple" isn't it? The blue on my handmade flower looks much brighter in this photo. It is more muted IRL, much closer to the blue on the DP ;D.


Usually when I make a card I pull out my Nesties, but I wanted to get some practice in making a more simple card and so I stamped the scripture directly unto the Designer paper and I think it works in this case.


Are you ready for one more picture?


I took a picture of the flowers I made the other day.



What ya think? All of the brown ones are treated with Glimmer Mist as I made them for a special project I am working on ;D.



All right, this is it for right now. I thank you for taking the time to stop by today.


Have a fabulous and creative day!!



Hugs,

Good morning on this beautiful Saturday.....

my stamping friends!!! Are you ready for ODBD's Shining the Light Challenge # 8? Oh my goodness, do we have a good one for you today!!! Since the day before yesterday was April Fools Day, we are challenging you to use stitching on your card or for April Fools use Faux stitching!! I did get my machine to cooperate with me for 2 minutes and got some stitching on the card I am going to share with you all. I have been trying hard not too go overboard and so I made a CAS card....really not much going on, but I chose some really cool paper by S.e.i. called Jocelyn. Have a look and see for yourself.








The Flowers appear......






Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, S.e.i. Jocelyn

Stamps: ODBD The Lord has Risen

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

Accessories: Nesties Classic Scallop Squares Large, Classic Squares large, crochet lace (Joann's) velvet ribbon (sewed on the lace ;D) Ashland Daisy, MayaRoad chip board bird sprayed with Glimmer Mist in Autumn Leaves, Recollections golden half pearl, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, sewing machine,

See, a pretty CAS card, not much going on. I was trying to keep it CAS as the paper is a little busy with the different patterns on it, but I think it works. IRL the paper has an amazing shimmer to it...the big flower is almost the exact same color as the yellow on the card.

If you have played with us before you already know that we have a prize waiting for one of the entries...if this is your first time playing along with us here is what we do: To make this challenge a little more fun for all of you, we are giving away a $ 15.00 gift certificate to be used towards stamps from the Our Daily Bread Designs Store !! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, 8. April, 2010 at 8 p.m.!!!!!One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. While it is not required to use ODBD 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 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 ODBD stamps and have to have your creation added to Mr. Linky by April 8, 2010, by 8 p.m.EST. If you upload your creation to SCS or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC8.

When creating your blog posts, please include a link to the challenge.

Are you ready to get some more inspiration? My teammates have come up with some pretty amazing creations, but before you go, please make sure you leave me some love....because I love to read what you think ;D. It is almost like my fuel that keeps me going ;D;D.

So, here are the links to

America

Chris

Christine

Fran

Natalie

Patter

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope and pray that you've enjoyed your visit.

Hugs,

Hi on this sunny....

Friday my stamping friend!!! I am sorry I have been MIA for a few days, lots of stuff going on, plus not feeling so well, but it is all good ;D.


I have some cards to share with you all. Two of them use the same stamp, but there is a reason for that...one is going to Germany to my Mama and one is going to NC to my MIL. Yep, they are Mother's Day cards. Yesterday was release day at ODBD and this is a brand new set that was released yesterday. It is called "Mom" and absolutely gorgeous!! The two cards about to share with you all shows how different two cards can look made with the same stamps set. First I will show you the one that is going to my Mama ;D



Mom



Recipe:


Paper: PTI White, Memory Box Gossamer


SU Pink Pirouette, SU Certainly Celery

Stamps: ODBD Mom

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, pink chalk ink

Accessories: standard scalloped circles large, standard circles large, Nesties Fancy Tags, Zva Creative green flourish, petite oval large, Tulle butterfly, Prima Hydrangeas, Prima leaves, pink rhinestones, EX Success Diamond Lace edger punch, pink loopy trim







So, what do you think? I know my Mama loves flowers, she has the most beautiful garden and I hope she will love this little card...well, it actually is not little, it is 5.5"x5.5"...kind of my favorite size and shape, because most of you know that it hurts me to cut up DP, so I buy the 6"x6" pads and only have very little waste,LOL!!


All right, now that you have seen this fresh card, I guess that is what I want to call it ;D, on to the one I made for my MIL. She is 78 and loves roses, so here is a little more "Vintage" version done with the very same stamp set.



Vintage...Proverbs 31:25-26 for my MIL

Recipe:
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, K&Company Classic K Bailey, Bazzill textured green cs

Stamps: ODBD Mom

Ink: SU Mellow Moss, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories: Nesties Labels 5, Recollections Rhinestone Flourish, Maya Road leaf stick pins, May Arts crochet ribbon lace, Prima Willow Leaves, pink mini roses, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, foam tape, 3D foam dots

So, you think this is a good Mother's Day card for someone who loves roses?

I sure hope she will appreciate the personalized card ;D.

Well, this is it for right now.......I will be back in the morning with a new ODBD Shining the Light Challenge. I hope you come back to visit me tomorrow and get a chance to play along. You all know we always have something fun up our sleeves...plus you can win a $ 15.00 gift certificate that can go towards a stamp purchase at the ODBD store ;D;D;.

Thanks for stopping by today...I am about to head out the door to get some Easter shopping done with my girls....they've got spending money from Oma (my Mama) and can't wait to spend it, LOL!

See you all tomorrow!!!

Hugs,