It's Release Day at Our Daily Bread Designs!

Good Monday morning!  Welcome to the first day of December!  That means Christmas is only 24 days away!  This month, Our Daily Bread Designs has some special sets to share including one that is perfect for last minute Christmas cards!  Before we get to the cards I have today, let me share how you can add to your own Our Daily Bread Designs' stamp stash!  This month as part of the hop, three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You must hurry though.  You have until December 2, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on December 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

 

I have a couple of projects to share including one using the set, Let It Snow and some new ODBD Paper, the Patriotic Collection.

I stamped the image on Copic compatible paper and colored it with alcohol markers.  I added a bit of glitter glue to the "snow" after trimming.  My card base is a deep red with Kraft paper matting and layers of DP from the new Patriotic Paper Collection.  I took a bit of leftover board DP and stamped my sentiment on it and added die cut holly and branches found in some of ODBD's older die sets,  Fancy Foliage and Circle Ornaments . 

 

Here's the new items you see today...

 I also decided to create a project with a bit more of a spring feel to it!  Thankfully, we haven't had much bad weather in my part of the country (YET) so I opted to create a breath of fresh air... 

This time, I used a moss green card stock with white matting to frame the DP from Our Daily Bread Designs' Blushing Rose Paper Collection.  I used last month's release, Sparkling Stars Die, to cut out the center with coordinating papers.  I then popped the image up with dimensional foam.  I used Asters and Leaves Die along with the Fancy Foliage Die to create a floral spray.  The ephemera were stamped and cut using the new ODBD releases, Admit One, Admit Three and coordinating Mini Tags Die.

 

The new release items...

The versatility of these sets...  AMAZING!  Now be sure to stop by and leave some love for all of today's designers!  You might just win a GC from Our Daily Bread Designs!  Thanks for stopping!

 

ODBD Blog  (If you get lost along the way)

 

The Breadsticks

 

Julie * Chris * Cathy * Lori (you are here) 

* Dawn * Sandee * Paula * Angie 

* Lisa * Audrey * Silke * Wanda *

 Grace * Gracie (Guest Designer)

A Look Back at North Coast Creations' October Release

Today we are taking a look back at North Coast Creations' October Release!  Can you believe that November is already here?  Today, I'm sharing a card I created using the Let it Snow stamp set.  For more inspiration using the October Release be sure to visit the NCC Blog.

Here's my dancing/juggling snowman...

 

I stamped the image on Copic compatible paper and lightly colored my image.  I also added a light blue ink (sponged) onto the background to create a faux sky.  I opted to add three strategic sequins above the snowman.  It almost looks like he is juggling!  A die cut snowflake (from Our Daily Bread Designs' Snowflake Die set) adorns the upper corner.  So fun!

Let's review the products I used...

Let it Snow from NCC

and Our Daily Bread Designs' Snowflake Dies



Be sure to check out the other team members' creations!  There is a whole lot of beauty to behold!  Thanks for stopping by! 
 

 Julie * Lisa * Dawn 

 Sandee * Lori * Cindy

Challenges

RS88 - Retro Sketch



 

Warm Wishes

Good morning!  Thank you for stopping by!  I have struggled with something as of late and would like to take a moment to share before getting into today's project.  I often feel like I should "share" little things going on in my life, things I read, etc. but hate taking up your valuable time.  After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I feel that I NEED to present the thoughts God gives me.  So on occasion you will see more of my "thoughts."  If you are here strictly for perusing my projects please know that you are more than welcome to skip over my writings and go straight to the card.  You won't hurt my feelings a bit!  And I venture to say, I will never know, BUT I will know if I do not share something my Lord has laid on my heart.  That my friends is a feeling I DO NOT want to have! 

 

Here's today's project using North Coast Creations' new October release, Let It Snow.   

 

 

 Here's the Let It Snow set...

 

I stamped the image on Copic compatible paper before coloring it with markers.  I added a soft blue ink on the background for sky.  A bit of glitter glue adorns the snowflakes and snowy ground.  A simple seam binding bow rests above the sentiment (stamped in black).  I wanted the image to stand out and I think the red / white scheme makes it pop!  

 

Hope you have a wonderful day!  Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for my Exploring Cricut post.  I also have a few more stamping projects to share over the coming days!  :-)  

 

Blessings...

 

Supplies

Stamps - North Coast Creations - Let it Snow

Papers - Bazzill, Georgia Pacific, Neenah Solar Crest, Teresa Collins - Santa's List

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black (image), Versafine Onyx Black (sentiment); Memento Summer Sky (sky)

Copics - Snowman - E21, E25, E41, 0; Hat - C0, C1, C5, C7; Scarf - R24, R29, R59; Presents - R24, R29, R59, G24, G28, G85

Die - Spellbinders Labels Two

Misc. - Seaming Binding; Ranger Stickles - Diamond

North Coast Creations' October Release

Welcome to the North Coast Creations October New Releases!  I am SO excited to be bringing you two cards featuring this month's new release!  AND NCC will be choosing 2 winners who will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store for stamps just for commenting on our Design Team cards!  You can leave some love AND possibly win a gift certificate!  How fun is that?   

 

You have until October 17, 2013 at 10:00PM EDT to make a comment on each of our designers blog posts.  Our 2 random winners will be announced on the North Coast Creations Blog on October 18, 2013.

 

Both cards today have a Christmas theme.  One is just a bit non-traditional...  are you intriqued yet?  So here we go...

 

My first card using NCC's Let it Snow

 

I colored the image with Copics and used a scallop punch out to sponge my sky.  A few dabs of glitter glue on the snowflakes adds some bling.  A bit of lace and pearl trim to the side give this a feminine feel even though Mr. Snowman is decidedly manly in his top hat!  I stamped the sentiment with a bright blue ink and used a snowflake die cut to highlight it.  A bit of red ribbon and a black button add just a bit of color to the scene.  Here's the stamp set itself.  Isn't it just darling?

 

 

My second card is just a bit more bohemian.  I must say I think I might like celebrating Christmas on a beach somewhere...

 

I colored this scene with Copics also and added a soft sky blue at the top with ink and a sponge.  I used a postage stamp die cut and hand cut some stripes to add a faux postmark....

 

Here's the stamp set itself...

 

Don't forget to check out all the October Releases HERE.  And make sure to comment on all of the designer's blogs.  I know you NEED some more stamps right?  lol.... 

The Coasters (aka my design team sisters)

Lori  (YOU ARE HERE)* Sandee * Dawn * Lisa * Cindy * Julie

 

*  NCC BLOG  *

Thanks for stopping by!  {{hugs}}

 

Challenges

 

Card 1 - Retro Sketches #85

 

Additional Supplies

 

Card 1

 

Paper - Bo Bunny Powder Mountain, Georgia Pacific, Bazzill, Neenah Solar Crest

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Danube Blue, Summer Sky; Copics - BG0000, BG000, 0, C7, C5< C3, C2, R27, R29, G28, G29, B39

Lace, Pearls, Offray Ribbon, Button, Diamond Stickles

Dies - Our Daily Bread Designs - Snowflake Dies

 

Card 2

 

 Paper - Georgia Pacific, Neenah Solar Crest, American Crafts

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics - E42, E55, W3, YG07, YG17, G07, YR07, YR18, Y15, Y17, Y38, R29, B28, B34, B37, B93

Dies - Spellbinders - Postage Stamps