I love the Lord......

Hello my stamping friends!! I have a card to share with you all today, that I made this morning after finding this one little piece of DP in my scrap paper box. You all probably have one of those boxes or folders as well, where you put all of those awesome pieces of scrap DP you have left over from projects. This morning, when I was bitten by the "straighten up" bug, yup, not the "deep cleaning" bug, LOL, and I just had to use it right away!!

I made this very CAS card and was also able to use some of my new Spellbinders dies that I had ordered ;D.

Have a look and see for yourself


I love the Lord.......

 

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, True Black, DCWV Mariposa Designer Paper Pad

Stamps:  ODBD Scripture Collection 6 

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black 

Accessories: Spellbinders  Labels 18, Parisian Accents, Recollections golden half pearls, red rhinestones from my stash

See, I've told you it was a CAS card, didn't I? :D:D:D

Straight forward with that little extra kick,LOL!!  To achieve the frame I cut the second largest Labels 18 in True Black twice and then the next smallest in Vintage Cream. After cutting those out I used that smaller die and put  it upside down on one of the black labels 18 that I cut and viola I had the outside frame. Since I popped the frame up on foam tape, I used double sided tape to adhere the Vintage Cream label directly on the black label attached the foam tape to the frame and added it over the scripture and base. To give the frame a little more ummmmph I also cut the smallest of the corners from the Parisian Accents in black and adhered them upside down unto the frame and added a red rhinestone to make it pop a little more.

What do you think?  Well, this is it for me for today, gotta get a snack for my oldest out. She'll be walking in the door any minute now and wants something to eat before she gets to her homework .;D;D

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a blessed evening!!

Hugs,

Now Faith.......

Hello my sweet stamping friends!!! I have a card to share with you all that I made yesterday just because! I just received some of this super fun new Basic Grey paper "Hello Luscious" that I had ordered and I had to break it in ;D;D.

So have a look and see my card

Now Faith is......



Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate,  The Paper Cut Tuscan Sun, Basic Grey Hello Luscious

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 7

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Vintage Photo, Tea Dye, Old Paper

Accessories: Spellbinders Peony,  Standard Circles Large, Recollections Butterfly, Recollections flourishes (given to me by my sweet friend Chris :D) handmade stickpin,hand dyed seam binding, cotton crochet lace from my stash

So, what do you think? Isn't this new Basic Grey paper just yummy?  I love it!

Well, this is it for me for today, I have to run and help my 5 y.o. with homework.

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

Hugs and blessings,

Piece it for Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge 82

Good Sunday morning my stamping friends. It is time for a new Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge and it is a fun one.


Today's host is none other than Lisa and she chose
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

The challenge is a different kind of peace... piece... as in paper piecing. Use paper piecing in the main image of your card/project.

And this is what I came up with


Thinking of You

 

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Soft Stone, True Black, Basic Grey Majorlaine

Stamps: Inkadinkado,   Victoria Case's  Aud

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

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 14, Standard Circles Large, Lacey Circles, EK Success border punch Arches, Martha Stewart seam binding in cloud, Prima flowers, green rhinestones and rhinestone butterfly, Zva Creative small half pearls

So, what do you think? This is very different for me, so much outside my usual Shabby more Vintage cards, but it was actually kind of fun going outside my comfort zone. :D:D

To see what Chris, Grace, Kristine, Linda, Lisa, Marilynn, Miesje, Peggysue and Rebekka have come up with make sure you visit them after you leave here.

Sorry, I am keeping it short and sweet today, but I am a bit under the weather :C.

Thanks for stopping by today and brightening my day.

Have a blessed week!!

Hugs,

Frame it for ODBDSLC54!

Hello and happy Saturday my stamping friends!  It is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD and this week it is all about "frame it"!!!! You can stamp a frame around your image or scripture, use a real frame, create a frame using your Nesties, you name 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, March 31. 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 March 31 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC54. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct  link to the challenge.

And now let me show you what I came up with!   You all know how much I LOVE my Spellbinders Nestabilities and they are perfect to create frames......here is my version



Proverbs 31:20

 

and here is a close up

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, textured cs from the DCWV Mariposa cs pad (not the DP)  Prima Botanical

Stamps: ODBD  Scripture Collection 4, Eternity, Fancy Labels 

Ink: ODBD Olive  SU Perfect Plum (retired), Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 17, Fancy Tags, ODBD Custom Dies Elegant Ovals , paper roses, hand dyed seam binding, handmade stick pin, MayArts cotton crochet lace, Zva Creative small pearl flourishes

So, what do you think?  Did I get your creative juices flowing or do you possibly need a little more inspiration? Well, after you leave me some love ;D;D, here are the link to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori  (our sweet guest)

Pat

 and  Silke

have come up with. I am sure you will be blown away!!

To find out all of the details about this challenge and all of the other challenges and things that are happening all throughout the month head on over to the ODBD Blog. There is still a few days left for you all to play along in the Let your Light Shine Scrapbook Challenge, this is a fun challenge that runs for an entire month. If you have never done a layout....don't worry, just look at it as a big card. ;D;D


Well, gotta run...thanks so much for stopping by today and making my day a happy day!!

I hope you all find the time to play along in our Shining the Light Challenge and remember, you have a chance on winning a $15 gift certificate to toward a stamp purchase at the ODBD Store.

Have a blessed weekend!!

Hugs,

Stamping in Time with Betty #31.......

Hello there my stamping friends. I hope you all are well and ready for a new Stamping in Time with Betty over at ODBD. This turn it is an easy challenge, where we usually are asked to put our focus on older ODBD sets, this time around it is all about the NEW stuff, so whatever is "NEW to You" can be added!

I have a bunch of New things, so this one was an easy one for me.Since ODBD had a special Anniversary release I used the Scripture Collection 6, Eternity Set, ODBD Custom Dies Elegant Ovals, also new is the Prima paper pad Reflections, the lace and the Zva Creative taupe pearl flourish, and here is my creation

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Dark hoclate, Rustic Cream, DCWV Mariposa cs pad, Prima Reflections

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 6 (John 14:1), Eternity

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

Accessories: Spellbinders ODBD Custom Dies Elegant Ovals, cream cotton crochet lace, Zva Creative taupe pearl flourish, handmade stickpin, handmade leaf, Prima Roosevelt Collection flower

I made this card for a special lady who is having a hard time right now and I hope that she will see some encouragement in it and this humble card will brighten her day a little.

If you would like to see all of the beautiful creations my Design Sisters have come up with head on over to

Angie

Connie

Debi

Fran

Grace

Sandee

and off course Betty



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 SNTODBD31 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.

For all of the details on this challenge head on over to the ODBD Blog


We hope to see lots and lots of your creations!

Well, this is it for me for today, I don't have my car today, needed a little inspection (it is really not a little one ;D) but you've gotta do what you've gotta do, so I have to entertain my kids at home, but we are all good as we went to Mike's yesterday and bought some crafts for them to do.

I will see you all back here no later than Saturday, when it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge, so make sure you come back to see me.

Have a blessed day and get creating!!
Hugs,

Happy Wednesday.........

my sweet stamping friends!!   I have a quick card to share with you all today that I made yesterday afternoon while I was able to squeeze some "therapy time" in  ;D;D. This card was not made for any particular reason, just because, and we all know, that we always need some extra cards, right?

Anyhow, here is my card

The Joy of the Lord......

 

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, Basic Grey Curio

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 6

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

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 and Labels 14, Zva Creative pearl flourishes,  handmade angel pin, ribbon flower, Offray Brides Mother Trim white (RAK from my sweet friend Lori....thanks girl!!) Wilton paper doily from Michael's, Recollections rhinestone flourish (part of it ;D)

 So, what do you think? I tell you, I love it when I get 30 minutes in my craft room...so rewarding!!

Thanks for stopping by today. It is almost 10 AM here and I have to get my girls out of the house for a minute or two before they pull their hair :D:D.

Have a blessed day and I will see you all tomorrow.

Hugs,

 

Good morning, good morning, good morning.......

my sweet stamping friends!!  I have a very special post for you all today and I can't hardly wait to share with you. You  probably know Lisa Hjulberg, right? Well, today at 8:00 AM Pacific Time sharp, Lisa is opening the doors to her online shop The Craft's Meow....YEAH!!!!

Important update:  The store will not open until 12:00 PM today, some technical difficulties have come up, so please be patient!!!!


So, to make a long story short, when it came to the point where Lisa was looking for some of her friends to make a card or two for her Grand Opening, I jumped right on it. Lisa was kind enough to send me a couple of her awesome stamps and this right here is what I came up with. The first one is called "Friend of Mine" and was designed, just for Lisa by Claire Brennan the owner and illustrator of Waltzing Mouse stamps, how cool is that?  Have a look and see

Friend of Mine

 

Recipe: 

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, True Black, Best Occasions textured card stock, Prima DP Reflections

Stamp: Craft's Meow Friend of Mine (link will be added after opening of store front 

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Chalk Bo Prussian Blue

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Circles, Standard Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Large,  Recollections Rhinestone Flourish, Zva Creative half pearls, Zva paper roses, cotton crochet lace in white, scalloped lace in black from my stash, Sakura Gelly Roller Pen

and here is my second card for which I used another stamp set designer By Claire called "Just for You".

Just for You

 

Recipe: 

Paper: DCWV Mariposa card stock pad, PTI Dark Chocolate, Rustic Cream, Prima Botanical

Stamp: Craft's Meow Just for You

 

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Aged Mahogany 

Accessories: Scalloped Circle and Scalloped Oval Die Cut purchased from "The Paper Cut" at the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbooking Expo I went to on Saturday ;D, cream cotton crochet lace, Zva Creative Taupe Pearl Flourish, Recollections metal butterfly 

Well, this is it for me for right now, make sure yo head on over to Lisa's Blog to find out who else has created a project for her Grand Opening. You will want to grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit back and enjoy the eye candy some of Lisa's friends have created.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Hugs,

This is the day that the Lord has made....

let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!  Good morning my stamping sisters, it is Sunday and that calls for a new Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge and this weeks Host is no other than my sweet friend Grace Nywening!!
Grace is such an amazing person and has a HUGE heart not just for people but for GOD!! Grace chose this scripture:


Matthew 6:6 "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."

I must say, I very seldom go into my prayer closet so to speak. Being a busy mom of two I do most of my praying either while driving or while I wait in the parking lot to pick up my kiddos from school. See this is the thing about God , he hears you wherever you are. He will NEVER say I am too busy too listen right now, he is there when you call upon him and that, my friends, is one thing that got me totally hooked on GOD ;D.  We all know that God is an omnipresent  God, so there is no worry that he won't hear my cry, or my rejoicing, he is right there with me!! All right, got my little little message out for this morning and now I am sure you all would like to hear what the challenge is for today, right?

Well, here it goes:

Create a card or project that has something hidden from first view. It could be many things... an envelope, a pull out, doors that open to reveal something, a Joy Fold, Flip Flop, Magic, Slider...anything that you don't see at first glance. 

For my card I went the easy route, but I'll have to show you two pictures so you'll see my hidden message :D:D

Thinking of You.......

 

Here you can't see the message

 

and here you can

Recipe: Paper: PTI White, Simply Chartreuse, Basic Grey Olivia

Stamps: ODBD Thinking of You

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Worn Lipstick, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Nested Hearts    antique pink cotton crochet lace , paper roses, pink half pearls, MayArts leaf ribbon (which I cut apart and added under the roses), butterfly, Recollections pearl brad 

So, what do you think? I know it is nothing fancy, but I have a hidden message, right? :D:D

If you would like some more inspiration before you'll get your stamping going check out what my Design Sisters   Grace, Chris, Kristine, Marilynn, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Miesje and Rebekka, 

have come up with.

This weeks sponsor is non other than Our Daily Bread Designs and the prize is a $ 15 gift certificate to go toward your stamp purchase.   If you have a minute you should head on over there and admire all of the NEW Anniversary Sets that were just released on Thursday......AWESOME!!! :D:D

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

I hope you will get to play along.

Have a blessed day!!

Hugs,

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge # 53

Good morning my stamping friends!! I hope you all had a fabulous week and enjoyed all of the ODBD Celebrations this week! I know I sure did and it was a blast to read all of the comments you, my sweet stamping friend, left! Thank You!!!

Since today is Saturday it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge and this week we are challenging you to create a card or project with the theme:


 New Life- Since it is the first day of spring during this week in the USA, we want to see creations symbolizing New Life...this can be Easter, or flowers.....etc.  
This week's challenge is a challenge using Our Daily Bread Designs stamps only.  You must use at least one image or sentiment or image to qualify for the 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 Thursday, March 24. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. 

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 March 24 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC53. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

For my card this week I chose two stamp sets that were released last year and they are Happy Easter  and The Lord Has Risen  and this is what came out :D

 

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Sand colored cs from my stash, Prima Annalee

Stamps: ODBD  Happy Easter , ODBD , The Lord has Risen

Ink: SU Mellow Moss,Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Tattered Rose, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders ODBD Custom Dies Labels 1 (Elegant Ovals), Nestabilities Labels 5 , Zva Creative small pearl flourishes, Recollections half pearls, Copic markers: R11, V000, G21, G99, BG93, Y08, RV23, Mellow Moss colored ribbon, loop trim in cream from my stash, cream trim also from my stash

I know, the colors are not bright and don't look much like Spring, but I was going for a bit more Victorian/Shabby look ;D;D.  What do you think?

This is my interpretation of this weeks challenge if you would like to see what

Chris

Fran

Lori  (our wonderful guest)

Pat

Silke

have come up with make sure you head on over there after you leave here ;D.

If you want to find out what else is going on over at ODBD head on over to the ODBD Blog and find out the details to this wonderful challenge and everything else!!

This is it for me for today! I have plans today, I will be heading to the Tucson Rubberstamp and Scrapbook Expo with my oldest. She is super excited, but we have to wait until daddy gets back from a funeral he has to attend this morning, so he can watch the little one.  Yep, my oldest wants some "Mommy time", LOL!!

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

Have a blessed weekend and I hope you'll get to play along!

Hugs,

Welcome to ODBD's Third Anniversary Celebration and Blog Hop....

my stamping friends!!!  Oh my goodness, it has been three years already that Our Daily Bread Designs opened their doors and I am so very blessed to be part of this company!!! Today we are having a special Anniversary Release Hop as we are proud to announce that there are Three new Scripture Collection Sets and one very special Fancy Tag set which will perfectly fit into Spellbinders Labels 17 dies!!

If you got here from Debi's  fabulous blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and hop from there!


The Hop will run from 8am EST Mar.17 until 8pm EST. Mar.18. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Sat. Mar 19 along with the Shining the Light winners and challenge.

For this special event, there will be SIX PRIZES of One Free Set,
and ONE GRAND PRIZE of the Bread Basket Bundle (All 3 Anniversary Sets)
Here is what you need to do to be entered in the drawing:

• Leave comments for each designer on each blog
• Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment, telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you were unable to comment on.
• Answer the question on the ODBD blog

Now on to my card, well actually I have TWO cards to share with you all. See our sweet and dear sister in Christ Randi Barrett is undergoing cancer treatment right now and is not feeling so well!! Since she has chosen one of the scripture which can be found in the Scripture Collection 7 set, I wanted to do her proud and at least show her scripture off!! Please, if you have a minute say a special prayer for out dear and sweet sister Randi!!

All right, before I get all teary eyed, let me show you my card. Choosing a scripture was not that easy, as I have a tons of them that are my favorites, but I prayed about it and I went with this one


Psalm 116:1 I love the Lord for He heard my Voice

 Recipe:
Paper: DCWV card stock pad Mariposa, PTI Dark Chocolate, Real Poppy, Vintage Cream, Basic Grey Curio

Stamps:  ODBD Scripture Collection 6, ODBD Fancy Labels

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

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17, Fancy Tags, Zva Creative Corner Flourish, Prima Winter Rose, handmade leaves cut with my Cricut Expression, scalloped  lace in cream from my stash, loop trim in red, Sizzix embossing folder 



This is it for my creation and now on to the card I made for my sweet sister in Christ Randi


Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, Bless His holy name!  Psalm 103:1

Recipe:

Paper:   PTI Dark Chocolate, Fine Linen, Basic Grey Curio, DCWV Mariposa card stock pad

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 7

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

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 5, Offray lace, Zva Creative Taupe pearl flourish, May Arts Antique Gold silk ribbon, paper flowers (not Prima) handmade leaves using my Cricut Expression

Before I send you on your way, I want to tell you that we Do have One more exciting way you can win during this Special Anniversary Celebration! 

It’s our Second Customer Favorites Contest!


We will be taking submissions of favorite verses for a card until Mar. 31, 11:59pm est. There is a special post on the ODBD Blog and a special link to it in the right side bar so you can easily find it through the rest of this month. Simply read and follow the rules, and submit the verse you’d most like to see on a card. If your verse is selected you will receive the set free and you will be invited to be a guest designer for the release of these new stamps when they are ready, by sending a photo of your card to Kelley to post on the ODBD blog. Please see THIS post for all the details!
We can’t wait to see your submissions!


All right, now I can send you to your next stop which is no other than the fabulous and super talented
Dawn.

Remember to follow all of the rules which are located on the ODBD Blog post and who knows you might just win some of our amazing prizes we have to offer during this Third Anniversary Celebration!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Have a blessed day!!

Hugs,

Good Sunday morning....

stamping friends!!  It's a new week and that calls for a new Stampin' Sisters In Christ Challenge "SSIC80". This weeks the ever so talented and super sweet Linda Lucas aka LovelyLinda is hosting and her challenge is to

Use something you treasure on your card - whether it be bling, flowers, something new or have been saving for a long time - show us your treasures!

The scripture Linda chose today is:

Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
When I saw this challenge I knew already what I was going to use as my treasure, but I knew I did not have a stamp that has this wonderful scripture on it (not yet ;D;D) so, I went with a saying by Mother Teresa which says  

"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies!"

See sometimes we think we have to have all of that stuff the bigger the better, but we have to realize, that if we are able to be faithful with the small things in life, that sooner or later GOD will bless us with the bigger things!!   

So with that said, I will show you  my card


Be faithful in small things......

 

 Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Basic Grey Curio

Stamp: ODBD Faith

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

Accessories: Spellbinders ODBD custom die Labels 1, Zva Creative rhinestone flourishes small, Prima Crystal rose in yellow, Prima leaves, brown trim, cream cotton crochet lace, MayArts crinkle ribbon in brown, clear rhinestones from my stash, a coral colored Cameo (that's my treasure ;D) , THDTool, foam tape

What do you think? Are you inspired to play along with us this week or would you like to see what my other Design Sisters have come up with? If so, head on over to see the wonderful creations by

Lisa

Kristine

Grace

Chris

MariLynn


PeggySue

Linda

Becky

Miesje

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I truly hope that you will lay along this week. We are having a super cool prize to give away as well

Simon Says Stamp     and they are giving away a      Cat Dog Best Friend set

Have a blessed weekend!!

Hugs,
 

ODBDSLC 52 Pearls or leather...that's the question?

Good morning my stamping friends. It is Saturday and that means it is time for another Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD!!  Today we are going to have a very special challenge planned for you ;D

                          Use Leather or pearls on your creation:

Since this is the week of ODBD's Third Anniversary, we are having a special 3rd Anniversary challenge of using Pearls or Leather (this can be real leather or suede or faux leather or suede- it can be the technique for these as well) or pearls (pearls, pearl paper, pearl glimmer mist, etc).

Leather is the traditional anniversary gift sent for a three year anniversary and pearls is the gem.)

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a special prize, a $25 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, March 17. 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 March 17 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC52. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.

See, since I could not make up my mind what I should do, I made TWO cards :D:D

My first one uses LOTS of pearls


Mother Teresa......

 

Recipe: PTI Vintage Cream, DCWV Mariposa card stock pad, Story of Us "I am Yours" embossed DP

Stamps: ODBD Mother Teresa 

Ink: VersaMark, Ranger golden detail embossing powder

Accessories: Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Pendant, ODBD Labels 1, handmade flower, Pearl Glimmer Mist, handmade pearl stick pin, Recollections half pearls 


And now right on to my second card, which is totally different. When I read leather (faux or real) my wheels were turning and I thought of the faux suede technique you achieve by using a brayer, liquid applique and a heat gun. After I did that I distressed "Big Times" :D:D and used Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Vintage Photo and StazOn Timber Brown to really distress my faux leather but I was not happy with it, so I used my trusty old Tim Holtz Distressing Tool to make my main panel look like it was AGES old,LOL!!  Since I had distressed my main panel so much, I had to do something with my fish, so I crumbled my cs all up rubbed my sponges with some THDI (Tim Holtz Distressing Ink) in Vintage Photo and Tea Dye, added some hemp twine and some wood beads and this is what came out




Jesus

 

and a picture of the inside

Recipe: PTI Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Stamps: ODBD Nail Fish , ODBD He will Rise 

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

Accessories: hemp twine, wood beads, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, brown liquid applique, heat gun

So, what do you think  about these two oh so different creations?   I really hope that these two cards get your creative juices flowing so you can participate and get just a bit closer of being able to win that $ 25 gift certificate this week. If this is not enough inspiration head on over and see what my Design Sisters

Chris

Fran

Lori  (Guest-Designer)

Pat

and Silke

have come up with.

Remember you can find out all about this challenge and what else is going on over at ODBD at the ODBD Blog

Thanks so much for stopping by today, it is always such a joy to see who comes to see me!! You truly make my day!!

Have a blessed and super creative day!!

Hugs,

Hi there.........

on this super sunny and warm Friday here in Southern Arizona my stamping friends!!  Can you believe that the temps are supposed to hit the mid 80's today? Well, I hope wherever you are that the temps are going up too and that you are not one that is too much affected by all of the flooding going on.

Anyhow, you did not come here to hear about the weather, I am sure :D:D. I have a card to share with you all and will keep it short and sweet as my little one is home sick today. We have had a "not" so fun night and has a fever...poor baby!!  She is watching Handy Manny right now so I can get this card posted ;D.

You all probably know that next week is a big day over at Our Daily Bread Designs, Kelley opened the doors exactly 3 years ago so there is going to be a LOT going on next week and some very special new sets will be released. Some of them I can't talk about just as of yet, but we can show you ODBD's very first Fancy Labels which perfectly fit into Spellbinders Labels 17 and make ODBD stamps just jump out at you just a little more.

Have a look and see what I came up with.



The Lord your God........

Recipe: PTI Vintage Cream, K&Company Susan Winget Nature

Stamps: ODBD Fancy Labels (to be released next week), ODBD Scripture Series 1 Zephania 3:17

Ink: Studio G blue, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders  Grand Calibur, Grand Dies Labels 4, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17, handmade flower spritzed with lots of Glimmer Mist in Pink Taffy, Prima leaf, small paper roses, Zva Creative pearl flourish, heart trinket, MayArts crochet lace

This card was so easy to make using my Spellbinders Grand Calibur, I was able to cut the shaped card and the Labels 17 panel all at one time, how cool is that?!

Well, this is it for me for today, I am sorry I'll have to cut it short, but my baby wants some Mommy attention.

I will see you all tomorrow, bright and early with my Shining the Light Challenge post. This one is going to be a fun one and we are having one fabulous prize this week, so make sure you'll stop by tomorrow!!

Have a blessed day!!

Hugs, 

Hello on this glorious Sunday......

my stamping friends!!!   I have some exciting news to share with you all. I was contacted by Lisa Hjulberg and she asked me if I would join the Stampin' Sisters In Christ Challenge and I've said yes!!  I am excited to get the opportunity to spread God's word just a little more now. Also returning to SSIC is Kristine, one of the challenge's creators is returning after a break (WooHoo!!!!)... and MariLynn are also joining!


So today I am excited to be sharing a card with you that I made for this weeks inspiration written by Chris Olsen, one of my dear friends whom I also have the pleasure working with over at ODBD!!

She has chosen Isaiah 40:8 for today's Scripture. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Her challenge is: Use a stamped flower image on your creation... dp, embossing or paper flowers do not count as a stamped flower Please read Chris' complete devotional thoughts on this great passage on the SSIC Blog!

Here is what I came up with when I read Chris's challenge:

Recipe:  PTI  Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, K&Company Sunsan Winget Nature DP

Stamps: ODBD The Lord has Risen,   Happy Easter

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink Antique Linen, Old Paper

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 3 and 5, Offray cotton crochet lace, hand dyed seam binding, handmade stick pin, green glass beads, antique brass spacer beads, Zva Creative small pearl flourishes, Copics to color in the daffodil

 This weeks sponsor is Clear Dollar Stamps   and  you have the chance of winning a $ 15 gift certificate.

To see what my other Design Sisters have come up with head on over to

Lisa

Kristine

Grace

Chris

MariLynn


PeggySue

Linda

Becky

Miesje




Well, this is it for my first Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge post. Have a blessed Sunday and I hope to see your creation over at the SSIC Blog.

Hugs,

ODBDSLC51......

Good morning my stamping friends!!  I hope all of you are well and enjoying your weekend so far. Since it is Saturday it is time for another Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge. This week the Challenge Team is challenging you to


Use at least two of the colors pink, blue, ivory or yellow. There can be other colors but these must be 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 Thursday, March 10. 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 March 10 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC51. 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?  Well, I could not make up my mind which color combination to choose, so I went with ALL of them ;D;D.

Have a look and check out my card

The Flowers appear......

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Lemon Tart, K&Company 

Stamps: ODBD The Lord has Risen 

Ink: VersaFine OnyxBlack, ColorBox Chalk Ink Prussian Blue

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 14, Lacey Circles, Zva Creative light blue pearl flourish, hand dyed seam binding , scalloped lace, paper roses in light pink, pink, yellow, ivory, handmade stick pin


Just in case you need just a little more inspiration for this fun challenge head on over to see what

Chris

Fran


Lori (or sweet guest designer)

Pat

Silke


have come up with.


If you'd like to find out what else is going on over at Our Daily Bread Designs head on over to the ODBD Blog. Betty's Stamping in Time challenge is still going on as well as the Let Your Light Shine Scrapbook challenge.

Well, this is it for me for today, make sure you'll come back tomorrow if you have a chance, I have some news to share with you all ;D;D.


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


Have a blessed day!!


Hugs,

Hello on this super sunny and warm......

Thursday my stamping friends!!  I was just sitting here reading my Blogger updates and saw this weeks Basic Grey Challenge. I have really never played in this challenge and thought it was about time that I did ;D;D.  I hoard, really, I do hoard Basic Grey paper, if there is a new release I buy at least 2 of the pads I like, if not more! :D:D  So, what better chance than this to use some of it up and off course I had to grab some of the super awesome Curio pad. This weeks challenge is a sketch challenge so I was playing around with it and this right here is what came out



Faith

and this is the sketch

The recipe for my card is as follows:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Basic Grey Curio


Stamp: ODBD Full of Grace  "Faith"


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

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4, SU embossing folder Antique Wallpaper, hand dyed seam binding , antique brass cross charm, white paper roses colored to match the DP, large handmade flower, foam tape



Well, this is it for right now, I'll have to run and get some chores done. I wish I could just send my kids off to school and go and create all day, but reality sets in really quick, the laundry ain't doing itself and the dishes in the sink stay dirty if I don't intervene :D:D. So, I'd better run and get it all done!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hugs,