Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' January Release!

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' January New Release Hop! 

This month we celebrate a new year and that often includes new resolutions.  Maybe your New Year's resolution includes spending more time creating beautiful paper crafts.  And to help you with that goal, Kelley and crew at Our Daily Bread Designs have some lovely new sets to help.  And they not only bring in the new, but they work with some of the old sets you may already have! 

AND you have a chance to get your hands on these or other ODBD stamps of your choosing!  Three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers blogs to receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps.  You have until January 2, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. EST to make your comments!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on January 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!
 
So let's dive right in and see what this new release is all about and the projects I have to share...

Now for the projects I created this month, including a center step card and tent card....


For my center step card, I stamped the jar image and coordinating jar filler image on Copic compatible paper and went to work.  The sentiment may be found in an earlier release, To The Lovebirds.

And for my tent card I used the Fancy Foliage die to create my own "faux" lavender spray.  I stamped the Apothecary Jar image and sentiment (Lavender set) on Copic compatible paper and colored it.  I used an earlier die release, Circle Ornaments to create the circle and circular frame on this card. 

and the items I used...

Canning Jars Single


Canning Jars Die
 

Canning Jar Fillers


Apothecary Bottles


Apothecary Bottles Die


Lavender


and a few items from earlier releases...

Circle Ornaments Die


Fancy Foliage Die


Don't forget to leave the designers some love along the way!  After all, you could win a gift certificate to purchase your very own set but you have to enter to win!  And that means leaving a comment at each stop!  The ladies work so very hard to glorify our Savior and to bring you some of the most beautiful projects!  I know they cherish your comments! 

Check out ODBD  if you get lost along the way...
My sister sticks....

* Grace * Chris Cathy * Sandee * Dawn * 
* Lori (YOU ARE HERE)* Julie * Sabrina * Wanda *
Lisa * Angie * Audrey *
 
Thanks again for your loving attention today!  I pray 2014 will be the best year ever for you and yours!  {{hugs}}
 
Your sister in Christ,
Lori

38 comments:

Angella D. Crockett said...

Ooooh, Lori, I love them both! The first is so soft and beautiful.....the simplicity of your design is stunning!! I love the card style of the 2nd.....cool window and I love the 'faux lavender'...you are too clever!!! Happy New Year to you and your family!!!!! Love and hugs, Angie

Becky said...

Lori, how cute is that jar full of candy hearts! I love that idea and you have aced it. These sets are all amazing and I am overwhelmed with all of the creations from the ladies.

Grace said...

Lori your cards are both gorgeous!!! I love the center step design of the top one, and your coloring is just gorgeous of that jar and hearts!!! Your second one is such a gorgeous color combo... love the light shading on the bottle and the vines and greenery with twine! Just gorgeous!!!!

Happy New Year my friend!!!
hugs,
Grace

Cathymac said...

Both cards are gorgeous, Lori! LOVE your center step card with the jar full of conversation hearts…perfect for Valentine's Day! What a wonderful window design on the second card…very creative with the spray of lavender! Have a wonderful New Year's Day…Hugs!

Audrey Hiltke said...

Lori - what amazing creativity you have my friend!! Your fun Valentine's step-card took my breath away - love your little tag (the perfect touch :)!!! And your second card is just as special with the wide apothecary jar and creative Lavender floral spray - too cool!!! Thank you for the inspiration - you are a blessing! Hugs and Happy New Year to you!!

Debby said...

Both of your cards are beautiful. I can't decide which is my favorite.

Lynn said...

Wow - both are beautiful. TFS

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both are beautiful, Lori! Love the colors and papers and your layouts are wonderful. Happy New Year!

Tam said...

Both of your cards are cute but I have to say I love the jar of candy hearts. It is so fitting for this time of year and turned out really sweet. TFS

Marlena M. said...

GORGEOUS work Lori~love them both! Have a Happy New Year~ ;)

Wanda Cullen said...

Both are absolutely gorgeous! Love the way you created a faux lavender spray using the foliage die! Want to thank you for the warm welcome and wish you a happy new year!

Sue D said...

Very pretty jar cards!

Conniecrafter said...

just love your hearts card, very sweet and the tent card is so pretty with it's window and all the flourishes and faux lavender!

Dawn said...

love both your cards, Lori...but my favorite is the second one with the lavender fancy foliage! pure genius! wonderful samples!!

Brenda in IN said...

The candy hearts look so real! The designer paper on both cards is lovely. The lavender tent card is so pretty.

Unknown said...

Hi. Your center step card is so sweet. I love the soft colors (very cutely colored)
and very pretty background. Your tent card is very pretty with great coloring. I like how you made your own lavendar to use with the beautiful sentiment. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

Lisa Somerville said...

Pretty cards Lori, love the jar of conversation hearts!

CherylQuilts said...

Gorgeous, Lori! Just love both of these! The first one is so sweet with the mason jar of candy hearts, and I love the design and pretty DP! The second one is wonderful with the apothecary jar of lavender perfume, and I love the colors and how you've used the dies! Another gifted team member…of course! Happy New Year, sweet friend…and give Gracie a hug!!

Antonella said...

Love your jar of hearts and the lovely tent card you made! Such gorgeous creations!
Hugs, Antonella :-)

Heather said...

These are both so sweet!! Those little conversation hearts are so adorable!!! And the sentiment is just perfect for your card.

Christine said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the faux lavender.

Unknown said...

Wonderful card for valentines!! Thanks for sharing.

Sabrina Jackson said...

Happy New Year, my sweet friend! May God bless you and your family beyond measure this year! Girl, your cards are absolutely gorgeous, especially love the way you have used the branch from the Fancy Foliage to look like lavender....so creative! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Jo4Him said...

Beautiful cards; love the details, especially the tent card. Thanks for sharing

Donna said...

Absolutely love your first card. Great job!!

Gretchen Wilson said...

Love, love both the cards, I am so going to have to get this set. You make it look so real and I'm ready for some fresh ideas. Thanks to you girls for the design of the designs that ODB makes. You are the true sellers.
Happy New Year.

SarahGeorge said...

As lovely as always!! :). Dear Lori,
I've always admired your cards for your soft colors and neat rendering. (I used to see them at Word Art Wednesday blog). Great to know that you also design for ODBD blog! Happy to visit you from the same. Wish you a very Happy New Year.
Best regards
Sarah.

morningDove said...

I opened your blog to what felt like a daily newspaper i would read. thank you for the news release. your tent card with lovely lavender spray I like very much.

Leanne said...

Beautiful cards.Happy New Year!
~Leanne S

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Happy New Year Lori!! I hope you had a great day with family and friends.

Your cards are gorgeous!! I just love your alternate folds and the simple elegance. Such beautiful coloring, colors and details!! Gorgeous!!
hugs,
Chris

Donna Oates said...

Stunning cards. I love your use of leaves from previous release to make your own "lavender". Very clever. I love the simplicity and beauty of your cards. Less is very often more when showcasing the focal image!

April said...

Pretty cards and wonderful details!

Caryn S said...

Nice job on the step card, and I love the "lavender" sprigs on the second card, what a clever idea!

Joyce B said...

Lori, what beautiful cards. I really like the muted card stock you chose.
Have a blessed New Year.

Rose said...

Beautiful cards. I love the special features of each one. Hard to pick a favorite.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh Lori!!! I love your cards!!! The first one is so soft and sweet for a special Valentine! And the second one is gorgeous! Love the colors and the design!!!

Sherry said...

love both cards, but my fav is the second one! love that stamp set!!!

Unknown said...

Such cute and pretty cards. The first one is so perfectfor valentines or anniversary.

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