Thursday, March 17, 2016

Anniversary Release and Blog Hop!

This week, Our Daily Bread Designs celebrates their 8th Anniversary.  And today marks a special day!  We have a very special stamp and die release.  This release was inspired by one of our very own, Grace Nywening.  Grace has been battling cancer this year.  And can I just say, this woman is AMAZING!  I love her sweet spirit!  Even in the midst of her own health battles, she has made time to reach out and love on others in our group!  Grace was kind enough to share some of the scriptures, quotes and verses that have meant so much to her this year with ODBD. 

And as the founder of ODBD, Kelley Holland, shared with our team...

"Grace explained that you just cannot always just say "get well" to a person in treatment.  The person may need more than that, and hence the scriptures that Grace felt would give HOPE and STRENGTH to the person in need. And so I dedicate these sets to Grace and my hope is that God blesses her abundantly and cures her completely!! Amen!"

Amen indeed!  God Bless you Grace!
  I know our stampers will treasure these as much as I do! 

Here are the cards I created using both Grace's Strength stamp set and
coordinating Lavish Layers Die.


And for all those luscious layers...
4.25 x 11 inch white card stock base scored at 5.5 inches
4.25 x 5.5 Designer Paper by Our Daily Bread Designs - Boho Bolds Paper Pad **March 2016 Release**
White Card Stock - ODBD - Flourished Star Pattern Die
White Card Stock - ODBD - Filigree Frames Die (inked with Memento Bamboo Leaves ink)
White Card Stock - ODBD - Filigree Frames Die ***Anniversary Release***; ODBD sentiment - Grace's Strength ***Anniversary Release*** (Memento Olive Grove)
Pearls - Recollections

And here are the special anniversary release
items you see...



Aren't they just yummy?  So here is another project using the new
Grace's Hope stamp set along with the new Lavish Layers Die...

Even more yummy layers!  Makes me want to make a seven layer chocolate cake!  :-)

Ecru Card Stock - 4.25 x 11 inches; scored at 5.5 inches
Designer Paper by Our Daily Bread Designs - Ephemera Essentials Paper Pad ** March 2016 Release;*** ODBD - Flourished Star Pattern Die
Dimensional Foam
Ecru Card Stock - ODBD - Double Stitched Rectangles Die
Sentiment - ODBD - Grace's Hope, (Memento Espresso Truffle)
Ecru Card Stock - ODBD - Pretty Posies Die
Brad - Recollections

So here are Anniversary items I used for this project...



We are celebrating in a big way!  We are working our way through EIGHT days of our Anniversary celebration!  And in honor of that, Our Daily Bread Designs has a special opportunity if you hop along....

Eight randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 19, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on March 24th, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

ODBD BLOG ** If you get lost along the way...

The Bread Sticks

Julie * Sandee * Cathy * Dawn Lori (ME) * Robin
 * Angie * Chris * Grace * Lisa * Sabrina *
 Melissa (Guest Designer)          

Be sure to check back over the next few days as we share more fun during this very special Anniversary!

Blessings...

36 comments:

Cheryl Walker said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards!!! I hope and Pray that Grace is well soon!!! LOVE the new sets and frames!!
hugs
Cheryl

Melissa T. said...

Lovely cards! Love the colorful papers!

Robin Clendenning said...

Beautiful and colorful Lori!! I'm with you, I love these new sentiments from Grace and Love the new gorgeous dies! So much fun!!
I especially love the second card with the ivory and brown colors and that fabulous brad/button you used for a flower center!! Just beautiful!

Golden Goddess Designs said...

love, love, love that boho paper! really sets the card off! excellent job!!

Alicia

vickie said...

Love the cards but especially love the brown/vanilla one!

Amarilys said...

beautiful cards! love that first one!

TLady said...

BEAUTIFUL WORK LORI!!!! Seeing your work here has INSPIRED me! ;) I think just the fronts of your cards would make WONDERFUL HOME DECOR!!!! EVERYONE NEEDS DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT!!!! I LOOOOVE to place Scriptures about my home to see & read.... LOVELY WORK!!!!!!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ODB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards, really like the brown and pale yellow! These sentiments are just awesome.

Stampin_melissa said...

Gorgeous cards! I just adore the new dies, they seem to be perfect with all these new sentiments!

Bunny said...

It is hard to just say get well. These are beautiful cards. I love the dies and the sentiment especially on the 2nd card.

Pam T. said...

Impressive! Love the use of unique eye-catching papers and inks.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I too love the scriptures and sentiments as well as the dies, Lori!! I just love the colors on the first!! The second is gorgeous with your corner flower!! Simply beautiful!!
hugs,
Chris

Cathymac said...

Love the many gorgeous layers on both of your beautiful cards, Lori! The bright colors of the Boho papers on the first card are stunning and your floral accents are always a pretty addition! Fabulous samples for these wonderful stamp sets and dies, my friend, Hugs!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Hey Lori! Well, you've done it again! Both cards are so gorgeous!!! Perfect for anyone who needs a pick-me-up! LOVE!!!

Sherry said...

beautiful cards!! love the colors, layering and the stamps!

Grace said...

Oh beautiful cards Lori!!! LOVE the bright colors of the first one! So pretty and cheery! The second is so serene and comforting! Love all your gorgeous layering and thanks for your sweet words!!!

hugs,
Grace

Linda Carson said...

Lovely artwork Lori! Absolutely love how you framed the verses!

Vonnie b said...

Love the totally different looks of your two cards. Really shows the versatility of these dies and makes me want to play with these and the little more subtle looks which can be had with different color combinations and variety of papers. Your creativity is very inspiring!

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards. I like the framing and the colorful background on the first and the flower on the second.

Debi said...

Beautiful cards. The framing on the white/brown card is gorgeous. Love the layer of dp on the other. Wonderful choices.

Doudou said...

Beautiful creations! Lovely colors

Leanne said...

Awesome dies & cards.

Dorothy S said...

What gorgeous cards - I like the elegant yet tailored look - especially the second one. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Caitiumom said...

I love Grace's Strength collection. Beautiful sustaining verses in times of adversity.

Dawn said...

Wonderful samples, Lori! The first is so cheery, would certainly brighten up someone's day! The second would work well for a guy even with the flower, I'm loving these papers!!

Stacy Sheldon said...

Oh fun, I had not thought about using these with bright colors so, I love that you did with your top card :)

Angella D. Crockett said...

Both are so gorgeous, Lori!! LOVE the fresh colors on the 1st....super uplifting!! Love the neutrals on the 2nd with the beautiful flower and plaid background paper! Fab job on both! HUGS!

ionabunny said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the colourful background on the first one. So fun and modern. Hugz

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

I REALLY love the first card, with those delicious blues!!! The relatively simple look on your second is wonderful, as well. Tfs! ~ Andrea

Clickersister said...

Oh, I love the colors! And that frame die is great!! Beautiful!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

These are beautiful, Lori! Love the colors & papers on your first & your second is wonderful w/ the neutral colors and pretty flower.

Christine said...

What a bold move in placing the delicate die over the colorful patterned paper----it looks great!

JD/ Jill said...

So Lovely! The fabulous cards made by all of you on the design team. Is such wonderful inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing.

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful, Lori! Love how the top card just pops with the added use of the Boho papers!

Pamela Haskin said...

Such pretty cards! I especially like the boho chic paper on the first card. SO pretty.

Kelley said...

Lori, such awesome cards!! Love the funky papers on the first and the calm neutral feel of the second. Thanks so much for being a part of ODBD!!!

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