Happy Saturday.....

my stamping friends!!  WOW, where has this week gone? I have been running like a chicken without a head ;D. So many school activities going on the last week of school, I am glad it is almost over.

Anyhow, it is time for a new Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD and goodness I tell you, Chris, our wonderful coordinator comes up with some amazing challenges. Thanks, girl!!

This weeks challenge:


Is to use plaid or gingham 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, May 26. 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 May 26 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC61. When creating your posts on blogs please include a direct link to the challenge.


All right, on to my creations...yes, you have heard right, I have two cards to share with you all today. I've made a feminine and a masculine card. Let's start with the feminine one



Thank You

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Simply Chartreuse, Basic Grey Marjolaine

Stamps: ODBD Mini Tags 2 

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Zva Creative small rhinestone flourish, Recollections clear rhinestones, Recollections butterfly, Prim sheer flower, satin pleated ribbon, Wilton white paper doily

I really like the way this one came out ;D. Now on to my second and a little more masculine card

God is our refuge..........

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, Kraft, Basic Grey Archaic

Stamps: ODBD Keep My Lamp Burning

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

Accessories: Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large, Scalloped Petite Ovals Large, Classic Rectangle Large

MayArts Twill Ribbon, green/cream gingham ribbon from my stash, silver cross charm

I have not made a masculine card in a while, and thought that the "Keep My Lamp Burning" stamp set was just perfect for it, plus, I was in need of a "man" card :D:D.

If you have a minute I'd really like to know what you think about these two cards and after that make sure you'll head on over to see what

Chris

Fran

Pat

Silke

and our Guest Designer for May/June   Rosemary

have come up with, you will LOVE their creations!!

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

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

Have a blessed and super creative day my friends!!

Hugs,