ODBDSLC128 ~ This One's For the Men

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

This one is for the men!

We want to see projects that celebrate and honor the men in our lives!

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, November 4th at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC128. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to our challenge.

And my creation for the week...

I dry embossed the focal panel to mimic tooled leather.  The frame is a chipboard oval that I covered silver embossing powder and UTEE.  It resembles tarnished silver!  You will find a tutorial HERE. 

Make sure to stop by and visit my sister sticks! They have some wonderful creations to share! And don't forget to leave them some love!

Chris Olsen *** Jan Keen *** Jan Marie Ennenga *** Kathy Roney *** Rosemary Dennis ***
and welcome this month's fabulous guest Bridget Finlay!

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

Thanks for stopping by! Blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Faithful Friend

Paper - Paper Studio, Close To My Heart - Pemberley

Ink - Versamark

Spellbinders - Ovals Large

Embossing Powder - Ranger Super Fine Clear, Ranger Silver. Stampendous Sapphire, Melt Art Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE), Flat Back Silver Pearls - Marc Richards

 Misc. - Embossing Folder - Provocraft - Bit of Paisley, Chipboard

Challenges 

Word Art Wednesday - WAW51 - Anything Goes 

Clear Dollar Stamps

Taking a few moments to pop in and share a card I created using Clear Dollar Stamps Digi, Christian Sympathy.   This particular verse has been turning over and over in my mind as I think about all of those dealing with Hurricane Sandy.  Continued prayers for your safety...

I am playing along with the Deconstructed Sketch shown here...

Thanks for popping in!

Blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Stamps / Images - Clear Dollar Stamps Digi Christian Sympathy

CS / Paper - Bazzill, Paper Studio, Prima Tea Thyme

Ink / Markers - N/A

Accents / Tools - Seam Binding, Lace, Brad - Recollections

Challenges

The Deconstructed Sketch - DS75

MOJO264 ~ Our Refuge ~

Welcome!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I've been working on a couple of projects the last few days.  I keep coming back to this particular scripture.  I will be sharing another project tomorrow using these comforting words from Psalms...

inspired by this Mojo sketch...

using ODBD's Keep My Lamp Burning set...

Praying for all of those in the path of Hurricane Sandy... blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Stamp - Our Daily Bread Designs - Keep My Lamp Burning

Paper - Bazzill, Paper Studio, Simple Stories - Summer Fresh

Ink - Versafine - Onyx Black

Dies - Spellbinders Standard Circles Large

Misc. - Edger Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts, Pearls - Recollections, Flower - McGill Punches

Challenges

MOJO Monday - MOJO264

Exploring Cricut Daily Post

Happy Friday and welcome to another fun day at Exploring Cricut! 

This week I made a treat box using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2!  I thought this would be cute as a pumpkin but opted to make something more neutral for a party I'm having soon!

 

Both pieces were cut at 5.75 inches and may be found on page 35 of the instruction book. I used a double sided DP so when the container is open you have another cute view. It is just the perfect size to hold wedding mints or a few chocolate kisses. Yum!

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

Lori

 

Cricut Carts - Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2

Other Supplies

Paper - Pebbles Fresh Goods - Rain Check

Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap

Glue

ScorPal

Button

Beading Landing Cording

ODBD Alumni For the Love of Animals Hop

 

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni Team's 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 Animals! 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 creations and leave a little love! You have until Wednesday, November 7th at 6 pm. Enjoy all the beautiful designs using For the Love of Animals!

 

If you arrived here from Grace's DELIGHTFUL blog you are in the right spot!

If not, head over to ODBD's Blog for a full link list.

Here's the collection I opted to use today...  You Will Find Refuge...  featuring a DARLING chickadee...

and my interpretation...

 

This week I decided to go with a winter theme using some fun red and white designer papers I had on hand.  I stamped the image and colored it with Copics before cutting/embossing with a Spellbinder die.  A bit of crochet trim and mulberry rose add a bit of interest.  Makes me want to start humming Christmas tunes! 

Now I will send you on your way to visit Michelle's awesome blog! Make sure to leave her some love! Big hugs and thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Hugs and blessings,

 

Lori

 

Card Recipe

 

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - You Will Find Refuge

Inks - Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot, Copics

Paper - Bazzill, Neenah, Bazzill Believe

Dies - Spellbinders - Floral Ovals

Misc. - Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts; Mulberry Rose & Crochet Embellie

Challenges 
 

Twist of Faith #8 - Animals
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - SSIC162 - Peace or Calm
The Deconstructed Sketch - DS74
 

ODBDSLC127 ~ L-E-A-F

It is time for another Our Daily Bread Designs' Shining the Light Challenge... This time we have a recipe to follow...  L-E-A-F!

Pick a minimum of three items that begin with these letters when you create.  (ex. L-ace, A-cetate, E-mbossing Powder & F-oil)
  

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, October 28th at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC127. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to our challenge.  And don't forget to tell us what your three items from the acronym are!  :-)

And my creation for the week... and yes I managed to use all FOUR!!!

L-eaf die cut, E-mbossing folder, A-cetate Shaker Window, F-lower Soft

and the lovely stamp, Apple Seed...

It's been a while since I created a shaker card. So this rotation I opted to tuck some Autumn Flower Soft in the window for interest. I love this quote. It is appropriate for every season and I can't help but think of caramel apples this time of year! YUM!

Make sure to stop by and visit my sister sticks! They have some wonderful creations to share! And don't forget to leave them some love!

Chris Olsen *** Jan Keen *** Jan Marie Ennenga *** Kathy Roney *** Rosemary Dennis ***

and welcome this month's fabulous guest Bridget Finlay!

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

Thanks for stopping by! Blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Apple Seed

Paper - Kraft - Paper Studio; Bazzill; Farm House Paper Company - Sugar Hill

Ink - Memento - Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Ink - Pumice Stone

Dies - Spellbinders - Standard Circles Large & Little Leaf Sets

Misc. - Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug - Bit of Paisley; Ribbon; Autumn - Flower Soft; Acetate; Dimensional Foam

Challenges

Word Art Wednesday - WAW50 - Blessings From God
4 Crafty Chicks - 4CCC112 - Dry Embossing 
Make it Monday - MIM112 - Anything Goes

ODBD October Product Focus ~ Crown of Thorns ~

Good morning dear friends!

If you are looking for the bi-weekly Exploring Cricut challenge click HERE...

  This month Our Daily Bread Designs' Product Focus features a fabulous stamp set called Crown of Thorns.   

Here is the set...

and my creation using Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight as my base...

I stamped the image on Copic compatible paper and colored it with Copics. I cut the image with a die and nestled it on the larger die base. A vine die cut and blossoms add a bit of interest in the corner. I also stamped the sentiment and hand cut it before layering it with dimensional foam. A few pearls are scattered around the die for added bling.

The weekly Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge is to create something that reflects peace and calm.  Although some may think the image of Christ is not peaceful, I beg to differ.  This image reminds me just how safe and secure I am in God's love since Christ bore the punishment of my sins.  There is nothing more calming than that.  After all if Christ could give His life for me and suffer so, what do I have to worry about???  That my friends is PEACE for mind...

Thanks for stopping in and don't forget to pop by Our Daily Bread Designs' blog to see all the lovely creations made with this powerful set! Blessings...

Lori

Card Recipe

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - Crown of Thorns

Paper - Neenah; Georgia Pacific

Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black; Copics

Dies - Spellbinders - Decorative Labels Eight & Cheery Lynn Designs - Fanciful Flourish

Misc. - Blossoms - Prima & Stash; Pearls - Recollections; Paper Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

Challenges

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - SSIC162 - Peace and Calm
Word Art Wednesday - WAW50