Saturday, July 1, 2017

July Release and Blog Hop at Our Daily Bread Designs

Welcome to a new release at Our Daily Bread Designs and blog hop!  This month, we have a tropical theme...  perfect for all those summer cards you need to create!  And nothing says a warm tropical beach like flamingos and Frangipani!  For my first card, I used the new Tickled Pink stamp set, coordinating Flamingos DiesFerns Die and Frangipani Die.  We also have a special focus this month on one of our paper pad sets, Boho Bolds Paper Pad.  You see it here in the polka dot pattern paper and dark green background paper.

 I inked the centers of each frangipani blossom with a bit of distress ink and each flamingo was gently colored with Copic markers after stamping.  I also added a bit of Bamboo Leaves colored ink to the sentiment panel after cut/embossing and before removing the die.  So here are the new items you see today...




and the paper pad when are highlighting this month...


I chose to do a center step card for my second project using the new Aloha stamp set, coordinating Bird of Paradise Die, Ferns Die, Hibiscus Die and Tropical Leaves Die.

I stamped my image on Copic compatible paper and after coloring used the Bird of Paradise Die to cut it out.  I added the image to a softly sponged white background panel.  I used a soft blue and scalloped die to create clouds.  I created a fun floral spray using the new dies, Hibiscus, Ferns and Tropical Leaves.  I nested those over the panel and added an oval sentiment panel.  I chose to use a variety of papers on this one including Birthday Bash Paper Collection, Birthday Brights Paper Pad and Boho Bolds Paper Pad.  Here are the new items you see...








Now for some fun...

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 Gift Code to the ODBD Website  just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until July 2, 2017 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 July 3rd so be sure to check back there to see if you won!
 
Here is a link if you get lost along the way...  ODBD Blog 
 
and the Breadsticks...
 
Cathy * Sandee * Lisa * Dawn * Angie * Grace * Lori * Chris * Diana

Thanks for stopping!  Until next time!

and a list of other items from Our Daily Bread Designs....

Card # 1 - Copics RV52, RV55, E51, Memento Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves, Distress Ink - Scattered Straw





Card #2 - Copics - Y17, YR07, E51, V15, B24, YG03, G24; Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky (background)



20 comments:

Georgiana said...

Great pair. Definitely makes me feel like summer. Great flowers and leaves combined with the perfect pattern papers.

Carmela said...

I am really loving these products. The flowers are so pretty and I love the dimension. Love the tropical plants and the flamingos. They work together to make some lovely cards and you did a great job on your projects.

Stephenie said...

Love the color combos you used on these cards! Very festive and uplifting! Thanks for sharing!

Darlene said...

WOW! Both cards are fabulous and I really love how you tucked the flamingos in with the flowers on the first one! Awesome inspiration ... thanks!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Both of your cards are beautiful, Lori!! I love the first with the green and your spray of flowers!! Your coloring and design of the flowers is beautiful!
hugs,
Chris

Helen said...

Lori, your cards couldn't be more tropical in their design. You've created them so well. Thanks for sharing on this blog hop.

Cathymac said...

Gorgeous card creations, Lori! Love the flamingos among the frangipani and the colors on the first card and the Bird of Paradise on the center step card is just beautiful! Fabulous release samples, my friend! Hugs!

Patti J said...

SO pretty! Thanks for the inspiration - both cards are so creative and beautiful!

Susie G. said...

Love your cards, so pretty. Love the new release from ODBD.

Dorothy S said...

What great cards1 I especially like the background die and the perfect sponging of the sentiment panel. Thanks for inspiring!

Unknown said...

Both cards are beautiful. I love the white flowers and coloring on the first card.

Shelia said...

Wow, what awesome cards! Loving the die cut leaves & flowers. They really are fantastic embellishments for these cards.

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Your cards are amazing! I especially love the flamingo layout! Fab!

Kentucky Daisy said...

Both cards are fantastic!! I'm really loving the sentiments in this release from ODBD. The "stand firm in your faith" is so encouraging while the verse about letting "the waves hit your feet" is just FUN. Both would be great additions to a crafter's supply of products!!

Sue D said...

Beautiful cards--I like the flowers you added.

$Million$ Dollar Designs said...

Both of your cards are really pretty! I love all the layers that not only are dimension but interest! I like the sentiments too! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous tropical cards! Love those beautiful frangipani blossoms!

Stampin_melissa said...

Beautiful artwork! Lovely balance of birds and flowers!

D.Ann C said...

I am totally taken with that bird-of-paradise and the tropical leaves!!

Dawn said...

Wonderful samples, Lori! Love the Tickled Pink card, and the Bird of Paradise is perfect on the center step!

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