ODBD ~ Wishing You Were Here ~

A beach would be fabulous right now.  I can almost feel the sand between my toes!  Or maybe that is the dry, cracked winter skin I have right now....  :-(  

So in the meantime, I can take solace in creating cards with a summer  feel.  Here's one using a few of Our Daily Bread Designs' January release items...

I started with a white card stock base and a sunny yellow mat.  I used ODBD's Sunburst Background Die to cut, emboss and color my background.  Two complimentary shades of yellow, lightly sponged on the die before removing, created the lovely sun and rays.  I used ODBD's Leafy Edged Borders Die and a turquoise card stock to create overlapping waves.  I used a couple of sand colored CS scraps, tearing each, and overlapped them for my beach.  I stamped the sentiment from ODBD's Wishing Well directly on the sand and then die cut a couple of flip flops using the Flip Flops Die.  I added a bit of baker's twine to create the thong straps.  

So here are the items you see used on today's card...

Ink - Memento Dandelion, Canteloupe, Tuxedo Black

Card Stock - SU - Sahara Sand, Tempting Turquoise; Georgia Pacific - White

ODBD ~ Those Who Are Peacemakers ~



Good morning!  I hope you are having a wonderful week!  Things are a bit "drippy" here in Kentucky.  But I know the mums and other assorted flowers are loving it!  The down side...  the autumn foliage may just hit the ground early this year!  And there is nothing more depressing than seeing bare trees this time of year!  I sure would like to see a bit of autumn color before that happens! 

I'm popping in to share a card using a few items from Our Daily Bread Designs' 

September release.  It's hard to believe that October will be here TOMORROW!  YIKES!!!  But that means I get to share a fun new release with you!  So be sure to come back tomorrow to check it out!  And the BLOG HOP!!!!!

I wanted to take a moment to share a real life moment from earlier this week.  It appears the Lord has laid this incident on my heart and I want to share it with you.  I hope it gives you pause to reflect.  Check after today's card for my thought for the day...

But first, I will start with my card featuring ODBD's Pretty Posies Die and Plant a Garden stamp set. 





  And here's a close up of those fun blossoms...  I must admit...  I have spent entirely too much time lately getting inky with this new die set...  all of the flower were created with white card stock...  I inked each center with a soft butter color distress ink and the edges with a water color distress ink.  I spritzed each blossom lightly with water before manipulating to give them a bit of depth... 



and the new items  you see today...

and some old favorites....

I used this one to emboss my card stock...

This one framed my sentiment...  along with a bit of softly sponged summer sky ink...





I used the tiny sun die to create the base for my flower "blossoms..."

Check out our sister company North Coast Creations

for other fun products for your projects including this die...

And of course some fun "dragonfly" DP....

So here is my thought for the day...

My husband and I recently went out to dinner.  We went to a pizza place we love.  While our server was waiting on us, another young man came by to take the adjoining tables' order.  Apparently they knew one another...  He asked what they would like to have and one of the customers made the remark that "you must really get some mean people in here..."  Not sure where that came from but... 

At this point, I was intrigued and though I know it isn't polite to eavesdrop...  I wanted to see where this went....  particularly since I deal with customer service for a living.... It didn't take long for me to see where it was going. 

"You can't believe how difficult people can be.  And do you know the worst day of the week?"  He asked.  "No, which one?" I heard the adjoining table say.  The server plowed right on.  "Sunday!  Yep, people are at their worst on Sunday."  Now the customer wades in.  "Yep, all those CHRISTIANS, right out of church....  They are the worst, I bet." 

Thud, my heart dropped.  Our witness, my witness as one of "those" Christians was being undermined by those who won't practice what they preach. 

So friends, my question to you today...

If someone who isn't a Christian were watching you...  would they want to be like you???  Would they see Christ in how you treat others???

Blessings....



ODBD ~ Rainbow Bridge ~

 Good morning!  Thank you for stopping by!  I have a simple card to share today featuring Our Daily Bread Designs' Never Forgotten stamp set.  I lost a very special St. Bernard, Ike about 2 years ago.  And as many of you know, the loss of a pet can be quite traumatic.  He was a big part of our family and his death was unexpected.  Many of my friends sent me expressions of sympathy during that time.  And I treasure each and every one!  So, I was so excited to see this release from ODBD and this set in particular.  The sentiments are perfect for those times when a friend loses a beloved pet.  

Here's my card featuring a sentiment from the Never Forgotten set...

I started with a rich pumpkin card stock base and used ODBD's Sunburst Background Die to die cut and ink up my focal panel.  I used white card stock for this part.  And after die cutting, I added a soft sponged layer of Memento's Cantaloupe ink, Tangelo, Potter's Clay and Rich Cocoa.  I took the darker shades out further for an interesting ombre effect.  I used the tiny sun die from the set and die cut a sunburst from some gold poster board.  I added it to the center with dimensional foam.  I stamped the sentiment on white CS (Rich Cocoa) and used ODBD's Pennants Die set to frame it.  I glued it directly to my focal panel.  A very easy project but I love that you could change the look simply by the inks you choose.  I wanted something with a fall feel..  so you see richer colors!  So fun and super easy to make your very own!  

So here are the items you see here today...

and my special boy, Ike...  I sure miss the big guy...

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Come back tomorrow to see a project I have from North Coast Creations.  And Monday, Our Daily Bread Designs'  has a special surprise for you!  ;-)  So stop back here to get all the deets!

AND if you notice a change in my blog...  I have been experimenting a bit...  someone who shall remain nameless (KELLEY) recently asked what had happened to my blog...  if I had paid the electric bill???  FUNNY KELLEY!!!

Considering I work for a utility that might be bad!!!  ;-)

Hugs and blessings...

New Pennant Stamps at Our Daily Bread Designs!

Welcome!  Can you believe it is Monday already?  Normally, Monday's are not the day I would define as exciting...  HOWEVER, this one most certainly is!  Because...  DRUM ROLL PLEASE...

Our Daily Bread Designs' 

has a special mid month release!!!!

Yep... you heard that right!  A very special new Pennant Swag Solid Alphabet  stamp set is available!  And the best part???  It coordinates with ODBD's Pennant Swag Die!

Now that's the kind of news to make my Monday morning!

Here's my project using the new stamp set along with the coordinating die...

 

and the Pennant Swag Solid Alphabet set...  

(our special mid month release...)

I started with a white card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added a bright yellow mat.  I used ODBD's Sunburst Background Die to create a background, inking all exposed areas with Memento Cantaloupe and Dandelion inks.  I found a scrap piece of Kraft paper and used ODBD's Fence Die to cut my border.  A bit of green CS along with ODBD's Grass Border Die peek out from behind the fence.  I positioned my stamps using the die and after stamping die cut the banner.  A couple of Kraft birds (Birdcage and Banner Die) seem to be sneaking off with my banner.  :-)  

I tucked a few die cut clouds  from the Cloud and Raindrops Die 

over my sun.  

I just love the versatility of this stamp set!  I must tell you positioning these stamps is SUPER easy!  

***Just check out this VIDEO by Lisa Somerville

 showing you just how easy they are to work with!*** 

And don't forget to investigate what my design team sisters have cooked up too!  But before I send you on, take a look at some of the other ODBD items you see today...

Please hop along and visit all of our great designers!  These ladies work so very hard to bring you the most fabulous projects each and every month!  I know they covet your comments, love and prayers!  

Hugs and Blessings....

ODBD Blog (if you get lost along the way...)

the Bread Sticks

 Cathy * Dawn * Angie * Lori(ME)

 * Sabrina * America

ODBD ~ Let Your Light Shine ~

Good Wednesday morning!  The weekend is quickly approaching!  Can you believe July 4th is around the bend?  Summer is flying by and I'm not so sure I like it!  :-(

 

Today, I have a clean and simple card featuring a couple of new items from Our Daily Bread Designs including the Good Man stamp set and fabulous Vintage Ephemera Paper Collection.  And I threw in a cute little die cut sun/star from the new Sunburst Background . 

 

I love clean and simple.  They are so easy to duplicate!

 



I started with a rich cocoa card stock base measuring 5.5 x 4.25 inches and added a Kraft mat layer.  I chose two coordinating papers from the Vintage Ephemera Paper Collection   and cut them to fit as shown.  I used an older die, Beautiful Borders Die, to create an overlapped lace edge from ecru and Kraft card stock.  I stamped my sentiment on ecru with Memento's Rich Cocoa ink and matted it with a bit of dark cocoa card stock.  A tiny sun die cut (created with poster board) sparkles on the bottom edge. 

 

Here are some of the items I used today...

 



 

Thanks again for spending some time with me today.  I promise to share a few patriotic projects as the 4th approaches.  And don't forget that July 1, Our Daily Bread Designs' will have an all new release!  I can't wait to show you some of the new products!  ;-)

Blessings,

Lori

ODBD ~ The Promise of a New Day ~

Good morning!  Today, I have a post featuring a few items from Our Daily Bread Designs'  

June release.  For this project I used ODBD's new die, Sunburst Background along with the Sunrise Blessings.  I've been thinking about our trip last year to the Outer Banks and just how AMAZING it was to see the sun come up over the ocean.  I keep seeing the beautiful sea oats, sand dunes and quaint fences...  So I was inspired to create this...

I started with a card base measuring 5.5 x 4.25 inches.  I chose a goldenrod color card stock to build on and added a white CS mat.  I used the Sunburst Background Die to cut/emboss my focal layer (also in goldenrod) but before removing the die, shaded everything with a rich yellow distress ink and sponge.  I stamped my sun image (Sunshine Blessings) 

on Copic compatible paper and after coloring, gently cut it out.  I used ripped some Kraft paper (this is where you get your frustrations out my friends) and overlapped them to create sand dunes.  I nestled the hand cut sun in behind the dunes so the "rays" from the die would appear to come from Mr. Sun.  I then used a couple of older dies from ODBD to create my version of sand grass and a beautiful fence.  I opted to stamp the sentiment directly on my embossed background with Versafine ink. 

So here are the products you see today...

 

and some oldies but goodies...

 

Have a wonderful day!

Supplies
 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Sunshine Blessings 

Dies - Our Daily Bread Designs - Sunburst Background Die, Grass Border Die, Fence Die

Paper - Bazzill, Georgia Pacific, Neenah Solar Crest

Inks - Ranger Distress Ink - Mustard Seed, Memento - Tuxedo Black;Versafine Onyx Black (sentiment)

Copics - Y15, Y17, YR12, YR15

A Look Back at Our Daily Bread Designs' June Release

Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by?  It's hard to believe that schools are out and summer vacations are starting?  It just seems like last week that I was planning for Christmas!  My Momma always told me time would speed up once I got a bit older...  lol...

Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs' June Release.   Today I used the new Sunshine Blessings stamp set and fun new die, Sunburst Background.  For more inspiration using the June Release be sure to visit the ODBD Blog.  And don't forget to check out the links at the end of today's post to all of the other designers (The Bread Sticks.)  They have some fabulous creations to share as well!

 

I started with a white card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added an orange mat.  After using the Sunburst Background Die to cut out my focal layer, I sponged on three layers of ink  **BEFORE removing the die!**  I started with a pale yellow, added a yellow pink closed to the center and then added an orange layer further out.  I stamped my sentiment on a white piece of scrap card stock before using the Pennants Die to cute/emboss/frame it.

I just love the rich tones!  

So here are the items you see! 

ODBD Blog (if you get lost along the way...)

And the "Bread Sticks"

   Julie * Lori (ME)* Cathy * Dawn

  * Sandee * Amy * America * Wanda

 

Thanks again for stopping by!  Have a wonderful and blessed day!  

{{hugs}} 

Supply List

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Hello Sunshine

Dies - Our Daily Bread Designs - Sunburst Background Die, Pennants Die

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill

Ink - Memento Cantaloupe, Ranger Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick, Spiced Marmalade; Memento Morocco (Sentiment)

ODBD ~ Hello Sunshine ~

Its time to start a new week.  I certainly hope the sun is shining where you are.  If not, I have a project that just might bring a bit of sunshine into your day!  I'm blessed to be working with some of the new items from Our Daily Bread Designs'.

Grab your sunscreen!  ;-)

 I started with a 5.5 by 4.25 inch white card stock base and added a rich yellow mat.  I used ODBD's Sunburst Background Die to cut my focal layer and then used a sponge dauber and Memento's Canteloupe pigment ink to color the rays and sun.  After removing the die I stamped the sunshine's face (ODBD's Hello Sunshine set) and added a touch of Memento's Angel Pink ink to each "cheek."  I grabbed some white CS scraps and used the Clouds and Raindrops Die to create my clouds and then stamped the sentiment (from the Hello Sunshine set also) on one.  I added my clouds with dimensional foam.  

So here are some of the new items I used today...

and an oldie but goodie...

I certainly hope you are making the most of this Monday.  Here's to fresh starts and new beginnings!  And a bit of sunshine in each and EVERY day!!!

  Thanks for following along!  

Blessings....

It's Release Day at Our Daily Bread Designs

It's the first day of June and that means RELEASE day at Our Daily Bread Designs' .

 April showers bring May flowers and June...  brings new shabby papers and lots of sun at ODBD!  And this month, you have a chance to hop along, comment and potentially win a gift certificate good toward the purchase of ODBD stamps!  

Check at the end of today's post for all of the hop details including links to my "Sister Sticks."  Right now, I'm too excited to sit still!  I have to show you the new products and the projects I created using them!  ;-)

This one features the new Hello Sunshine stamp set

 and fun Sunburst Background Die.

 I started with a black card stock base (5.5 x 4.45 inches) and added a soft blue mat.  I used the Sunburst Background Die to cut/emboss my focal layer AND sponged in Memento's Summer Sky ink before removing the panel from the die.  I stamped my image, from the Hello Sunshine set, on Neenah Solar Crest paper before coloring with Copics.  I used a stamp positioning tool to stamp the sentiment (also from that set) with Versafine Onyx Black ink.  I cut the panel down to the desired size and added a blue and black matting.  I placed the panel slightly to the right of the card (if you are looking at straight at it) because the die pattern is designed that way as well.  A few die cut clouds from ODBD's Raindrops and Clouds Die fit snugly on the bottom with dimensional foam!

Less you think I have totally abandoned my shabby side...  here is card number 2 featuring 

the new Vintage Ephemera Paper Collection, Sunburst Background Die and Good Man stamp set.  

I started with a Kraft card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added a slightly smaller gold mat. 

 *** I created the mat with gold poster board you can pick up at your local craft store (so much cheaper)***   I pulled out some DP from the new Vintage Ephemera Paper Collection  and used the Sunburst Background Die to create my base.  I used a bit of DP and gold matting to create a banner nestled to the right strategically placed behind my flower display.  I stamped the sentiment found in the Good Man  stamp set on coordinating paper (Memento Tuxedo Black ink) and cut it to the desired size.  I added a slightly larger dark brown card stock mat.  I then used ODBD's Decorative Vase Die to cut/emboss the vase from another DP from the collection.  The die cut branches (Fancy Foliage Die) and ecru blossoms Birds and Nest Die nestle in nicely.  I added a bit of baker's twine around the vase before adhering with dimensional foam. 

So here are the new products featured in my projects...

 

 

 

and some old favorites...

 

 

So what do you think?  I know I am SO excited to share all of these new products!  This month promised to be an incredibly SUNNY one!  :-)

So here are all the details about today's 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 have until June 2, 2015 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 June 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

 

ODBD Blog  (if you get lost along the way...)

And the 

"Bread Sticks"

 
Julie * Cathy * Lori(ME)* Sandee * Dawn 

* America * Amy * Chris * Grace * Sabrina
* Angie * Lisa * Silke * Audrey * Wanda * Loretta 

Thanks again for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!