DS136 ~ You Make Me Smile ~

And yes you do!  Your kind words, love and encouragement mean the world to me!  Crafters are a wonderful bunch and you always seem to know exactly what to say and when to say it!  Thank you to a wonderful heavenly Father who provides wonderful people who continue to pray for and encourage me!  Thank you so very much!

 

Today's card is for The Deconstructed Sketch.  I don't get to play along as often as I would like to these days.  I chose a stamp set from North Coast Creations called Floral Sentiments 3.  This time I colored my pansies a soft melon color. 

 

And here's the stamp set I used...

Floral Sentiments 3

 

and the sketch...

 

 

I created a kraft card stock base with a nice melon colored CS for accents.  The DP is all from Bo Bunny (Ambrosia).  I must admit the colors made me just a little nervous but I dove in anyway...  lol

I used a few Recollections blossoms and manipulated jet flourish to accent the sentiment panel.  All of the panels were distressed and inked with Frayed Burlap (Ranger Distress Ink.) 

 

I hope to have a bit more craft time this week so I can put together a Valentine Heart Treat Box (hanging).  And don't forget to stop back by on February 5th as we look back at North Coast Creations' January Release.  And that same day I will have a Word Art Wednesday project to share!  Whew!  Promises to be a busy week!  Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

 

Blessings...

 

Lori

 

Supplies

 

Paper - The Paper Studio, Bazzill, Bo Bunny Ambrosia Collection, Neenah Solar Crest

Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Distress Ink Frayed Burlap

Misc. - MS Punch, Recollections Blossoms and Flourish 

WAW82 & MOJO295 ~ Proverbs 14:26 ~

Good morning and welcome to another fun and inspirational challenge at Word Art Wednesday .  Check out the WAW site for all the details including this week's digital scripture image, how to link your creation AND info on our fabulous prizes!  Thank you to Pink Persimmon Stamps and Scripture by Design for sponsoring this week's challenge!

 

I based this week's card on a sketch using coordinating DP by Bo Bunny...

I printed this week's scripture on a piece of DP and matted it with black card stock.  The central die is a quatrefoil die I received from Our Daily Bread Designs.  I didn't know there was such an interesting story behind quatrefoils and their connection to Christianity!  Super cool!  I added a die cut flourish and a spray of blossoms from my collection.  I elected to add a bit of paper punched greenery and a cream pearl flourish cut placed strategically for visual appeal.  I tucked a bit of paper punched paper behind the die as well for a bit of interest.  It reminds me of iron railing.  I love putting those type of elements with flowers!  It's one of my favorite combos! 

 

Thanks so much for stopping in! 

 

 Until next time...  blessings....

 

Challenges

 

Mojo Monday - MOJO295

 

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Digital - Word Art Wednesday

Dies - Our Daily Bread Designs - Quatrefoil Designs Dies , Cheery Lynn Designs - Fanciful Flourish

Papers - Georgia Pacific, Bo Bunny - Country Garden Collection

Punches - MS Crafts

Blossoms - Recollections & Stash

Pearls - Recollections

Clearly Digital Stamps ~ Little Bethlehem ~

Taking a few moments today to work with some fabulous digis by Clearly Digital Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps.)  With Christmas on the horizon, you just can't have TOO MANY cards, right?  And this color image fits the bill nicely. 

My card using CDS's Little Bethlehem digi...

A corner punch, hemp twine and brads let a masculine feel to this card. If you look closely you will see I added just a bit of Ranger Distress ink (black soot) to the edges. As always thanks for stopping in and until next time... blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Digi - Clearly Digital Stamps by Clear Dollar Stamps - Little Bethlehem

Paper - The Paper Studio, Neenah Solar Crest, Bo Bunny Serenity Collection

Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot

Misc. - Copper Brads, Hemp Twine

ODBD For the Love of Fall Harvest ~

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' Alumni Team bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop. This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of ODBD Fall Harvest Stamps! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, check the ODBD blog for full list of links. One of the posts is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate. So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the lovely creations and leave a little love! You have until Wednesday, September 26th at 6 pm. Enjoy all the awesome inspiration using For the Love of ODBD Fall Harvest Stamps!

If you arrived here from Jan's FABULOUS blog you are in the right spot!
 If not, head over to ODBD's Blog for a full link list.

Here's what I created this week...

Using this lovely set of images and scripture entitled The Good Seed

The base layer was embossed with a Polka Dot Embossing Folder and stitched around the edges. I added a few coordinating DP pieces under the focal panel to resemble a quilt. A floral doily die inked lightly makes a feminine first layer while the rust circle die adds a bit of contrast. The sentiment (ODBD's The Good Seed)

was stamped on coordinating paper and cut with a circle die. A bit of ecru seam binding was tucked behind with a fluffy bow for dimension. I also added a tiny acorn die cut with both leaves and branches tucked behind the bow. And I can't forget the gold flat backed pearls!

Now I will send you on your way to Our Daily Bread Designs' WONDERFUL blog. Make sure to leave some love at this final stop! Blessings and thanks so much for stopping by!

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - The Good Seed

Papers - Bazzill; Simple Stories - Harvest Lane; Bo Bunny - Apple Cider

Inks - Versafine - Onyx Black (Sentiment); Ranger Distress Ink by Tim Holtz - Pumice Stone (Distressing)

Dies - Spellbinders - Standard Circles Large, Floral Doily Motifs, Fall Foliage & Exquisite Circles

Misc. - Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts; Seam Binding - Stampin' Up; Gel Pen - Signo - White; Gold Flat Backed Pearls - Mark Richards; Cuttlebug Folder - Polka Dots

Exploring Cricut ~ Autumn

Could it really be that time again? Well, I have witnessed some fog in the morning with a bit of briskness in the air... So that means Autumn will be sure to arrive with it's kaleidoscope of colors and aromas.

So today for my Exploring Cricut

challenge, I embraced the season to come and pulled out two themed carts, Simply Scarecrow and Autumn Celebrations...

The designer paper is by Bo Bunny but I added a little more... I pulled out a new Stampendous stamp I picked up at Michaels and added some Autumn Words to the mix. I then used a Cuttlebug folder (Wicker Weave) to emboss and distressed the edges. And the cuts are as follows...

Carts

Autumn Celebrations - Acorn - 3 inches - Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Beige, Rust, Orange, Kraft

Simply Scarecrow - Crow - 6.75 inches - black

I hand cut the banner but masked off the words I did not wish to stamp on the banner and then inked up the word Autumn before removing the tape. Place the stamp where desired and voila!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I have a few more items coming up this week including some new releases from Our Daily Bread Designs so stay tuned! Blessings...

Lori

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamp - Stampendous - Autumn Words

Ink - Memento Rich Cocoa (sentiment & background); Ranger Distress Ink Tarnished Brass & Memento Desert Sand Reinker (custom dyed seam binding)

Misc. - Seam Binding, Cuttlebug Folder - Wicker Weave

ODBDSLC121 ~ You Leave Me In Stitches!

It is time for another Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge!  (And this one will last 2 weeks!) 

This time we want to see stitches!
Faux or real...

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!! 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 nor 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 Sunday, September 9th at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC121. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to our challenge.

And now for my take...

For my stitching I cheated and used an embossing folder. After embossing the DP, I lightly sanded it with a distressing tool to make the stitching pop. I chose Our Daily Bread Designs' With Heartfelt Sympathy set for this card. This set is so elegant! I know this one will be my go to set for all of my sympathy cards.

I used a DP resembling an old map for the die cut Spellbinders Moroccan Motif and placed a black scalloped die beneath the sentiment panel. For this card I opted to stamp my image and sentiment with coordinating ink. A few blossoms and die punched leaves add a bit of whimsy. I also cut up a pearl flourish and added it the floral spray and the upper corner. I thought it might be a little bland! Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time... blessings...

Please stop by and visit my "sister sticks" to see their lovely creations! And don't forget to leave them some love!

Chris Olsen  *** Jan Keen *** Jan Marie Ennenga *** Kathy Roney *** Rosemary Dennis *** and our very special guest designer this month Linda Lucas!

To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click HERE.

Card Recipe

Stamps - ODBD - With Heartfelt Sympathy
Papers - Bazzill; My Mind's Eye - Traveler; Bo Bunny - Little Miss Collection
Ink - Close To My Heart - Olive
Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug - Pinking Stitch
Dies - Spellbinders - Moroccan Motifs, Petite Scalloped Circles Large & Standard Circles Large
Misc. - Blossoms, Pearl Flourish - Recollections; Paper Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts

MOJO225 & SSIC154 ~ With Heartfelt Sympathy

Blessings to you dear friends.  I must say this is the type of card I do not like to do.  Sympathy cards seem to be so hard for me.  I know that death is a going home celebration for those who die in Christ and the expressions of sympathy are simply for those left behind. 

 

With my Mother's accident and subsequent surgery, the fragility of life has become very clear.  We are not promised tomorrow.  We must live as if it were our last moment on earth.  So today, I plan to hug my loved ones and tell them how much I care.  What a blessing that we awoke to celebrate another day of life!  Who can  you share God's love with today?  Hugs and blessings...

 

Lori

 

Created for this week's Mojo sketch and die cut challenge at Stampin' Sisters in Christ...

and the Mojo sketch...

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - With Heartfelt Sympathy

Papers - Glitz - French Kiss; Bo Bunny - Apple Cider; Simple Stories - Documented

Ink - Versafine - Onyx Black; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap (edges)

Dies - Spellbinders - Labels Eleven

Misc. - Seam Binding (custom dyed with Tuxedo Black - Memento Reinker); Pearl Flourish - Zva; Blossom; Lace; Distressing Tool

 

Challenges

 

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge - MOJO255

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - SSIC154 - Dies, Punches or Shapes of Any Kind

ODBDSLC120 ~ Sketch It!

For the special Birthday Blog Hop celebrating Randi Barrett's 60th click HERE...

It is time for another Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge!

This week we have a sketch to stir up your creative juices!

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!! 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 nor 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 Sunday, August 26th at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC120. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to our challenge.

And now for my take...

For this challenge I opted with 2 different designer papers.  For my sentiment panel I stamped ODBD's Daisy image with a light distress ink and then a favorite scripture that may be found in the Scripture Series 1 set.  I love combining images and DP to make my own custom design!  My options are limitless!  Behind the die cut panel I placed a bit of fringe trim!  A bit of whimsy in my day! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time...

Blessings...

Please stop by and visit my "sister sticks" to see their lovely creations! And don't forget to leave them some love!

Chris Olsen  *** Jan Keen *** Jan Marie Ennenga *** Kathy Roney *** Rosemary Dennis *** and our very special guest designer this month Linda Lucas!

To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click HERE.

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Daisy, Scripture Series 1
Papers - Bazzill; Bo Bunny - Weekend Market Collection; Prima - Almanac Collection
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap; Versafine - Onyx Black
Dies - Spellbinders Standard Circles Large; Lacey Circles
Misc. - Dew Drops, Fringe Trim

TSTR124 ~ Patriot in Pink ~

Normally when I create a patriotic card I pull out red, white and blue.  This time I decided to go with a decidedly more "feminine" feel.  I love this quote by Abraham Lincoln.  It speaks volumes about the huge responsibilities any freedom loving nation has and in particular it's leaders. 

Freedom isn't always easy to maintain.  Abraham Lincoln is a prime example of someone who gave so much of himself trying to keep our torn and battered country together.  Photos of him later in his presidency reveal a tired and worn man, one bearing a crushing load of responsibility.  It is important as Christians that we pray for our leaders.  We may not always agree with them but it is our responsibility to pray for them. 

So take a few moments today to praise God for all of your blessings and for my friends in America, offer a pray for our great nation and her leaders.  With God, all things are possible!  Blessings...

Lori

Today's card...

and the inspiration photo from The Shabby Tea Room...

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - God Bless America

Paper - Bazzill; Bo Bunny - Little Miss Collection

Ink - Versafine - Onyx Black

Dies - Spellbinders - Postage Stamps

Misc. - Paper Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts; Flourish - Recollections; Blossoms; Lace

Challenges

The Shabby Tea Room #124 "Oh - So Pretty in Pink" - TSTR124

CPS161 ~ A Trip to the Orient

Thanks for stopping by! Today I am playing along with a sketch challenge at Card Patterns and I chose some new Bo Bunny Papers, Serenity. They have an far eastern feel I think. So fun, bright and exotic! So here's the sketch...

And my interpretation...

As mentioned earlier the DP is by Bo Bunny. After cutting each section, I distressed the edges with Ranger Distress Ink (Black Soot). I trimmed the bottom half with some ecru lace I had in my stash. I elected not to do a traditional sentiment panel and simply cut a coordinating circle with a scalloped black CS base. A few new Spellbinder dies (Mix'd Media Elements) helped me with the branches and dove. A few jet beads are lined around the edge of the circle for fun. The sentiment (Our Daily Bread Designs' Easter Blessings) is attached with a simple mini clothespin I picked up in the craft section of my local discount store. Fun and definitely a little funky! Have a great day! Blessings...

Lori

Supplies

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Easter Blessings
Paper - Colorbok, Bo Bunny - Serenity
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot, Versafine - Onyx Black
Dies - Spellbinders - Standard Circles Large, Scalloped Circles Large, Mix'd Media Elements
Mini Wooden Clothespin, Jet Beads, Lace

Challenges

Card Patterns - Sketch #161

Harvesting Pumpkins

Well... maybe not quite... We do have a few gourds on an rouge vine growing under the deck but no pumpkins! But this new set from Our Daily Bread Designs really puts me in the mood to hit the pumpkin patch. Days are a little cooler here as well and I find myself thinking about planting mums in the pots by my front door. But the practical side of me says wait. So I will! But boy I sure do love this time of year! So here is my ode to the most colorful time of year and don't forget to check back Saturday morning to get details on ODBD's Shining the Light Challenge.

And here it is...


and an inside view....


Paper - Colorbok, Neenah Solar Crest; Bo Bunny Forever Fall; Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Seed Packet, Pumpkin; Inks - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Pencils - Sargent Arts; Paper Piercer