~ A Hearty Box ~

Welcome!  Happy Tuesday morning!  I have another box to share today.  This time I created a heart shaped box with an open top.  My plan?  To add a bouquet of artificial flowers peeking out...  Unfortunately, I did not get the photo done before mailing the final product off to Our Daily Bread Designs. 

 

But it you squint your eyes and look really close...  You might be able to imagine what it would look like.  :-)

 

  My intent was to leave the top open and display this little gem on it's side.  What do you think?

 

I also used the new Heart and Soul Paper Collection from ODBD.  I created the base (top bottom) with chipboard and white CS cover layers.  I added a coordinating DP heart die and the final white die cut filigree layer.  A silver and ivory button rests on top.  If you look closely, you can also see the border die I used on the side.

 



 

I could have added ribbon to create a hanger but decided to leave it free standing. 

 

Here are the products I used.

 

Ornate Hearts Die

 

Beautiful Borders Die

 Heart and Soul Paper Collection

 



 

Thanks for stopping in!  Until next time...

 

blessings...

 

Additional Supplies

 

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Chipboard

Misc. - Button by Recollections

 



WAW119 ~ Psalm 34:10 ~

Welcome!  It's time for another 

inspirational challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  

Check out the Word Art Wednesday site for all of the details including this week's digital scripture image, how to link your creation AND info on our fabulous prizes! 

 

A special thank you to both Jennifer Elliott Etsy and Iralamija Etsy for providing our prizes this week!   

This week we visit Psalms, Chapter 34...

This week I printed the digital scripture on white card stock and cut it at an angle.  With Valentine's Day coming up, I opted to use a soft pink card stock base with white accents and pretty Swiss dot print paper.  I used a heart die cut under my sentiment panel for an added bit of dimension.  A Mulberry rose and paper punched elements adorn the bottom.  Rretty simple this week!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it!  {{hugs}}

Supplies

Die - Our Daily Bread Designs - Ornate Heart Die
Paper - The Paper Studio, Georgia Pacific, Bazzill
Mulberry Rose, Martha Stewart Craft Punches, Fiskars Paper Crimper, Distressing Tool
 

ODBD ~ I Will Love You Forever ~

Good Monday morning to ya!  Hope all is warm and sunny in your neck of the woods!  Kentucky winters are normally mild but this year has been more like WILD!  We seem to have snow or ice each and every day!  One of our local school districts hasn't made it to school in 2 WEEKS!  And another is talking about extending the school year into the middle of June!  YIKES!  So glad I am NOT a teacher!  :-(  So even though the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside is so delightful!  And to prove it, I have soaked up the warmth and created some Valentine projects to share this week! 

Today's card features Our Daily Bread Designs' new release, Heart of Joy.

The card base is white card stock with a layer of distressed DP.  I embossed the image on white card stock and then lightly covered the entire thing with a pale pink ink.  I added a few piercings top and bottom along with some greenery and roses!  And isn't that a darling sentiment?  You can find it in the Heart of Joy set too!  Now that makes me think spring!  What makes you think spring?  Hugs and blessings dear friend...


Lori

Our Daily Bread Designs' Product

 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Heart of Joy

 

 

Dies - Our Daily Bread Designs - Fancy Foliage Die

 

 

Other Supplies

 

Paper - Bazzill, The Paper Studio, Georgia Pacific, Recollections Love

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black (sentiment); Memento Angel Pink, Versamark

Ranger Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder

Mulberry Roses

 Paper Punch

MS Craft Paper Punch

A Look Back at North Coast Creations' January Release

Welcome!  Today we are taking a look back at North Coast Creations' January Release. 

 

Here is the card I created using Floral Sentiments .  I colored the image to resemble a clematis.  We had one growing up behind the farm house I grew up in.  I miss the old home place and this beautiful image brought a smile to my face!

 

 

And here is a peek at the stamp set itself...

 

 

Isn't it darling?  I used a lovely floral print with a layer of embossed CS.  I stamped the sentiment on white card stock and after coloring the image, fussy cut and added it with dimensional foam.  A satin ribbon and silver button peek out below. 

 

 For more inspiration using the January Release be sure to visit the NCC Blog and the rest of the "Coasters..."

* Lori (You are Here) * Julie * Amber * Dawn * Lisa * 
*Sabrina * Sandee *

And if you would like to see this week's Word Art Wednesday project visit me HERE

Supplies

 

Paper - Bazzill, Neenah Solar Crest, Bo Bunny Ambrosia

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black;

Copics - V09, V15, V17, YG05, YG17, Y35

Embossing Folder - Sizzix Trellis

Offray Ribbon, Recollections Button

WAW118 ~ Galatians 5: 22-23 ~

Welcome!  It's time for another 

inspirational challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  

Check out the Word Art Wednesday site for all of the details including this week's digital scripture image, how to link your creation AND info on our fabulous prizes! 

 

A special thank you to both the Robyn's Fetish and Heart and Soul Rubber Stamp Company for providing our prizes this week!  And a big thank you to Robyn's Fetish for providing the beautiful image I used this week! 

This week we visit the book of Galatians, specifically Chapter 5 verses 22 and 23...

This week I used a fabulous image from Robyn's Fetish.  I colored it with Copics,  I created a mottled effect on the crockpot and flower centers using three variations of color and just dotting the marker to my paper.  And I love this scripture referencing the fruits of the spirit!  The image and sentiment lend themselves to a clean layout!  
 

Thanks again for stopping by!  Until next time...  Blessings...

 

Lori

 

Supplies

 

Ink - Copics

Paper - Simple Stories - 24/Seven, Georgia Pacific, Neenah Solar Crest

Dies - Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and Petite Scalloped Circles Large

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 

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' February Release and Blog Hop!

Good morning!  Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' February release.  This month I have 3 projects to share, two cards and a wonderful Valentine treat box.  If you need to make cards and/or gifts for your sweetheart, you have found just the right release.  And to make browsing our design teams' projects even more special, three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers' blogs.  The winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of Our Daily Bread Designs' stamps.  You have until February 2, 2014 at 9PM EST to make  your comments!  The winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on February 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you are a winner! 

 

I will begin my post with the two cards I created...  the first a patriotic beauty...

 

and the second with a decidedly traditional Valentine feel...

 

and the products you see...

 

Heart and Soul (inks - red and blue)

 

 

Bless Your Heart 

(Versamark and white embossing

powder with die cut overlay)

 

 

and a couple of amazing new custom dies...

 

Beautiful Borders 

 

and

 

Ornate Hearts

 

Plus check out this bonus project treat box I created using the

Ornate Hearts die, chipboard and designer paper...  Look closely and you will find another die from a previous release, Fancy Foliage...

 

 

Peek inside and you find the sentiment from the Bless Your Heart stamp release with the previous ODBD Die release,  
Antique Labels and Border Dies...

 

 

Don't those kisses look yummy?  I can't wait to give this to my sweetie...  Now don't forget to visit all my design team sisters and leave them some love!  You just might win your very own ODBD gift certificate to purchase some of these fabulous new stamps... 

Until next time... 

 

Blessings...

 

ODBD Blog 

 

The Bread Sticks

* Stacy * Dawn * Grace * Chris * Cathy * Sandee *

* Julie * Sabrina * Lori (YOU ARE HERE)* Wanda * Lisa * Silke * Audrey * Angie *

 

Additonal Supplies

 

Heart and Soul

 

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

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Paris Dusk, Memento Rhubard Stalk, Ranger Distress Ink Frayed Burlap & Antique Linen

Misc. - Button, Rhinestones, Jute

 

With All My Heart

 

Paper - Bazzill, Georgia Pacific

Ink - Versamark, Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Embossing Powder - Winter Wonderland Opaque by Stampendous

Misc. - Michaels Ribbon

 

Heart Treat Box

 

Paper - Georgia Pacific, Bo Bunny Little Miss, Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic, Chipboard

Ink - CTMH Hollyhock

Misc. - Recollections Pearls, Mulberry Rose, Lace