It is time again......

for Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge # 23. This week the Challenge Team has a good one for you.





The Challenge is to





use a ribbon and charm and one other embellishment- but no flower embellishments unless it is your charm.






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 5. 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 August 5 at 8 p.m. EST.





If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC23. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.



My version of this weeks challenge is VERY CAS, yes, very Clean And Simple. You all know how much I love embellishments of any kind and for me the rule is usually "the more the better" ;D, so this weeks challenge was a challenge indeed for me,LOL!!



Are you ready?




Psalm 34:4









Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Basic Grey Wisteria

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 1 Psalm 34:4

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

Accessories: Nesties Classic Cirlce Large, Classic Scalloped Circle Large, brown grosgrain ribbon 7/8" wide, antique brass cross charm I found while on vacation at Hobby Lobby for 50% off......SCORE!!!!
hand dyed Dew Drops

What do you think? I tell you, it was hard not putting any flowers on my card, but I am happy with the way it turned out. I think this card could easily pass as a masculine card or for someone that does not like a lot of embellishments ;D.

Would you like to see what the rest of the Challenge Team whipped up? Here are the links to my ever so talented sisters in Christ


Chris

Chrissy

Fran

Patter


Well, this is it for me for today, my girls have a Birthday Pool Party to go to (I hope and pray the weather holds up, we are supposed to have a 60% chance of rain, yikes) .

Before you leave I'd love to hear what you think about my card. Your comments mean a lot to me and surely keep me going :D.

Have a blessed and very creative weekend!!!

Hugs,

It's a one, two, three Challenge

over at the Shabby Tea Room. Yep, one ribbon, two buttons and three punches or dies. I have not played in a while...you all know how it is to have kids out of school for the summer ;D. My girls started school back last week and I had some play time....YEAH!!!! So here is what I came up with



Grace and Peace........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Cappella, Best Occasions Textured cs

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 1

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

Accessories: Nesties Labels 4, Petite Ovals Large, Petite Scalloped Ovals Large, 2 antique buttons, hand dyed seam binding, ZVA Creative Taupe Rhinestone Flourish Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, mini paper roses

So, what do you think?

I know the buttons I used are not traditional, but I assure you they are buttons and I did thread them on the seam binding through their shank on the back. To make them stay in place I added a little foam tape. ;D;D;D.

Well, this is it for today, short and sweet :D.

Thanks for stopping by my friends, it means a lot to me knowing that you come and visit me.

Have a fabulous and creative day!!

Hugs,

I am back.......

from my mini vacation and ready to show you what this weeks Shining the Light Challenge 22 is all about!!!





The team would like you to distress it. You can use ink, tearing, or ripping...whatever it takes to give a distressed look somewhere 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 Thursday, July 29. 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 July 29 at 8 p.m. EST





Now, are you ready to see what I came up with? For those of you that know me, I love distressing and do it ALL the time!!! :D:D:D





Trust in the Lord

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Ripe Avocado, K&Company Life's Journey

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 2

Ink: ODBD Olive, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen

Accessories: Nesties Labels 3+5, mini paper roses (not Prima) , Zva Creative pearl flourish in Taupe Antique brass heart button, hand dyed seam binding, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, foam tape

So, what do you think? I think I really like the way it turned out...the seam binding has a little shimmer to it (I've used Glimmer Mist) to dye it and it works so nicely. A little tip, I bought two kinds of seam binding...one is a no name and it sucks....really, when it gets wet it kind of separates and gets not so nice looking. I also used some Hug n' Snug and it works awesome!!!! I will not try to save $ 1.00and go with just Hug n' Snug now, LOL!!!! You can buy it directly at http://www.zipperstop.com/ or go on eBay and search Hug n' Snug seam binding. It is tons of fun (and a little messy) to get all the different colors dyed, but it is so gorgeous when you are done. I have used Glimmer Mist, re-inkers and black tea....awesome results with all three choices!!!

All right, would you like to get some more inspiration? My design sisters have outdone themselves once again....we even have a scrapbook layout...how awesome is that? So why don't you leave me some love ;D;D and head on over to

Chris

Chrissy

Fran

Patter

Well, this is it for me for today, I have survived the first week back to school and I think I am back to a little more normal schedule ;D.

Have a fabulous weekend full of blessings!!

Hugs,

Happy Saturday......

my stamping friends!!! It is Saturday and time again for another Our Daily Bread Shining the Light Challenge. This week the Challenge Team is challenging you to get out your image stamps and color them.



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 22. 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 July 22 at 8 p.m. EST.




If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC21. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.



Are you ready to see my card for this weeks challenge? I went with an awesome stamp set called Sing to the Lord .

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Sugared

Stamps: ODBD Sing to the Lord

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

Accessories: antique button, handmade stick pin with glass beads, hand dyed seam binding, crochet lace, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Watercolor pencils, blender pen, Ginger Dew Drops, foam tape

So, what do you think? I know my coloring still needs some work, but I guess as with all things, practice makes perfect, so I'll have to get a lot more practice ;D;D.

My Challenge Team sisters have come up with some amazing cards so head on over to them and check them out

Chris

Chrissy

Fran

Patter

Well, that is it for me today. I am sorry I have been so quiet, but this is the last week my girls are out of school and we are in Georgia as you read this ;D.

Things will be a little more regular starting Monday.

Thanks for stopping by today....enjoy your weekend and have fun stamping!!

Hugs,

Good morning....good morning

my stamping friends!!! Did you miss the Shining the Light Challenge? I sure did, but we did not want to overwhelm you with a new release and the challenge, so, we decided to take a one week break and we are now back and all excited that we can share another wonderful challenge with you all!!!!



Are you ready to hear what this weeks theme will be? All right, all right, I will tell you.........it's a SKETCH challenge, yeah!!!! The response to our last sketch challenge was so amazing that our Challenge Team coordinator Chris decided to do a sketch. Check this out

How do you like it?

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 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 July 15 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC20. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.

Another important announcement, we have a new Challenge Team member, Chris Dickinson. WELCOME, Chrissy ;D!!

Now on to my humble creation for this week.

Grace and Peace

Recipe:

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

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Series 1 and Confirmation (Dove)

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

Accessories: Wilton paper doily, Nesties Classic Circle Large, gold tone cross, hand dyed Dew Drops, hand dyed seam binding , brown grosgrain ribbon, foam tape

So, what do you think about my version of the sketch? Was I able to inspire you? If you need a little more inspiration head on over to my Team Sisters.....I tell ya, these girls blow my mind every week...check it out

Chris

Christine (she will be staying just a couple weeks longer ;D)

Chrissy

Fran

Patter

I hope you check all of these ever so talented girls out...you will love each and every creation ;D.

For those of you that are new to the Shining the Light Challenge, you can find all of the details out on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.

Well, this is it for me for today. I thank each and every one of you for stopping by and leaving some love ;D. It truly is my pick me up when I am down or just have a frustrating day. Thank you for coming to visit me.

Have a fabulous day my friends!!

Hugs and blessings,

Christmas in July

is the theme in this weeks Stamping in Time Challenge # 13 over at Our Daily Bread Designs!



The assignment is ODBD stamps. The challenge is Christmas in July!




It is time to start working on your Christmas cards and no better time than with a challenge. If you do not have any ODBD Christmas images, use what you have to make a Christmas inspired card or gift. We would love to see what you create!




I had to put my thinking hat on for a minute as I wanted to use an older ODBD stamp set....after all it is Stamping in Time, right? The purpose is to get those older sets out and ink them up and give them more attention ;D. For my card I chose a set from 2008 and it is called Joy to the World if you have this set you will agree with me that it is absolutely amazing!!!! The image is stunning and all of the sentiments and scriptures are perfect for any Christmas project.







Are you ready to see my very first Christmas card for this year?









Christmas Blessings



Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Kraft, Memory Box Spiceberry

Stamps: ODBD Joy to the World

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany, Tea Dye, Antique Linen, Old Paper

Accessories: burgundy satin ribbon, burgundy rhinestones, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Nesties Petite Ovals Large, Cricut Expression and the Storybook cartridge to make the tag

As you can see this card is pretty simple and actually does not require extra postage ;D

So, what do you think? Did you get inspired to join us this week and make a Christmas in July card and share it with us over at the ODBD Blog via Mr. Linky? You will have a chance to win a $ 15.00 gift certificate which can be used towards a stamp purchase at the ODBD store . If you have not checked it out lately, there are a lots of Christmas stamps that Kelley has come up with ;D. To even get some more inspiration some of my other Design Team and Challenge Team sisters have joined Betty this week, so head on over to

Angie (Angella Crocket)

Fran (Fran Gumprecht)

and of course the ever so amazing Betty (Betty Wright)

Remember you have 2 weeks to master this challenge and I am so looking forward checking all of your creations out!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, it really makes my day getting to read your comments!

Have a fabulous and blessed beyond measure day!

Hugs,

It has been a while.......

since I have posted!!! I am sorry, but with my little one going to school in about 2 weeks I had to get her all taken care of as fare as shots are concerned. They told me she needed 2 and when we got to Immunization they told me we were not in the system (arrrgh)By the time we were finally seen they told me my baby needed 5 shots, but they only like to give 4 at the time. No fun!!!





We also had out eyes checked and Mama needs new glasses, plus hair appointment with my oldest. She had her hair braided. For all of you out there that have mixed children or are African American, you know what I am talking about ;D;D....that is not a 15-20 minute hair cut....hours of fussing and crying...you get the picture, but it is all good and my oldest looks so cute now, plus she had a birthday.





I am so glad it is all over though and I finally had some stamping time, YEAH!!!!





I made a very Vintage card





Do not be anxious







Recipe:
Paper: PTI Kraft, Rioe Avocado, K&Company Ancestry

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 4

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

Accessories: Wilton Paper Doily (sponged with THDI Tea Dye and Vintage Photo) Nesties Classic Circles Large, hand dyed seam binding, hand dyed Dew Drops, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool , Cameo, handmade stick pin with glass beads and antique brass pin and spacer beads

So, what do you think? That Cameo is from Dollar Tree, yep, it is supposed to be on a rubber band but when I saw it....I just knew I could use it on a card ;D!!!!

To get the plastic part part off of the back of the Cameo I simply ran the tip of my scissors under it and it popped right off...how easy is that? I think I need to go back and buy some more......plus the rubber band part is not wasted either, I use it on my kids,LOL!!

All right, I'll have to run my kids want some more attention.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hugs and blessings,