Anniversary Release and Blog Hop!

This week, Our Daily Bread Designs celebrates their 8th Anniversary.  And today marks a special day!  We have a very special stamp and die release.  This release was inspired by one of our very own, Grace Nywening.  Grace has been battling cancer this year.  And can I just say, this woman is AMAZING!  I love her sweet spirit!  Even in the midst of her own health battles, she has made time to reach out and love on others in our group!  Grace was kind enough to share some of the scriptures, quotes and verses that have meant so much to her this year with ODBD. 

And as the founder of ODBD, Kelley Holland, shared with our team...

"Grace explained that you just cannot always just say "get well" to a person in treatment.  The person may need more than that, and hence the scriptures that Grace felt would give HOPE and STRENGTH to the person in need. And so I dedicate these sets to Grace and my hope is that God blesses her abundantly and cures her completely!! Amen!"

Amen indeed!  God Bless you Grace!

  I know our stampers will treasure these as much as I do! 

Here are the cards I created using both Grace's Strength stamp set and

coordinating Lavish Layers Die.

And for all those luscious layers...

4.25 x 11 inch white card stock base scored at 5.5 inches

4.25 x 5.5 Designer Paper by Our Daily Bread Designs - Boho Bolds Paper Pad **March 2016 Release**

White Card Stock - ODBD - Flourished Star Pattern Die

 ODBD - Boho Bolds Paper Pad; Double Stitched Rectangles Die

ODBD - Beautiful Boho Paper Collection; Rectangles Die

White Card Stock - ODBD - Filigree Frames Die (inked with Memento Bamboo Leaves ink)

White Card Stock - ODBD - Filigree Frames Die ***Anniversary Release***; ODBD sentiment - Grace's Strength ***Anniversary Release*** (Memento Olive Grove)

Pearls - Recollections

And here are the special anniversary release

items you see...

Aren't they just yummy?  So here is another project using the new

Grace's Hope stamp set along with the new Lavish Layers Die...

Even more yummy layers!  Makes me want to make a seven layer chocolate cake!  :-)

Ecru Card Stock - 4.25 x 11 inches; scored at 5.5 inches

Designer Paper by Our Daily Bread Designs - Ephemera Essentials Paper Pad ** March 2016 Release;*** ODBD - Flourished Star Pattern Die

Ecru Card Stock - Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Dimensional Foam

ODBD - Ephemera Essentials Paper Pad; Lavish Layers Die

Ecru Card Stock - ODBD - Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Sentiment - ODBD - Grace's Hope, (Memento Espresso Truffle)

ODBD - Ephemera Essentials Paper Pad; Fancy Foliage Die

Ecru Card Stock - ODBD - Pretty Posies Die

Brad - Recollections

So here are Anniversary items I used for this project...

We are celebrating in a big way!  We are working our way through EIGHT days of our Anniversary celebration!  And in honor of that, Our Daily Bread Designs has a special opportunity if you hop along....

Eight randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 19, 2016 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 March 24th, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

ODBD BLOG ** If you get lost along the way...

The Bread Sticks

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

 * Angie * Chris * Grace * Lisa * Sabrina *

 Melissa (Guest Designer)          

Be sure to check back over the next few days as we share more fun during this very special Anniversary!

Blessings...

WAW222 & MOJO439 ~ In His Word Do I Hope ~

Good morning and welcome to a new bi-weekly challenge at Word Art Wednesday! 
 We have more great prizes this week SO be sure to stop by and check this challenge out.  AND make sure to post your creation for an opportunity to win! 

This week our digital scripture passage comes from the book of Psalms.  For me, the last few weeks have been particularly trying as I deal with physical illness and personal challenges.  Two weeks ago, my laptop died...  literally.  Thankfully, I could replace it but mastering a new software system...  grrr...  and transferring thousands of photos...  Let's just say His word has been my only hope the last few weeks!

So here is my card for this week's challenge...

And the layers you see...

5.5 x 4.25 black card stock base

White Card Stock - Our Daily Bread Designs - Flourished Star Pattern Die

Designer Papers - Chickaniddy Crafts - 365 Collection Pad

Floral Layer - Our Daily Bread Designs - Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Houndstooth Layer - ODBD - Double Stitched Rectangles Die

White Card Stock - ODBD - Fence Die

Black Card Stock - ODBD - Double Stitched Circles Die

White Card Stock Sentiment Panel - ODBD - Matting Circles Die

Green Card Stock Leaves - ODBD - Pretty Posies

Bark Card Stock - Martha Stewart Paper Punch

Blossoms - Misc.  

And I'm taking time to play along with this week's MOJO Monday sketch shown here...

and be sure to follow the link to check out other designs using this sketch! 

Thanks for stopping by!

MOJO 439

Our Daily Bread Designs' Bronze Anniversary

Good morning and welcome to a very special release day at Our Daily Bread Designs!  This year marks 8 years that Our Daily Bread Designs has been in business!  I was blessed to discover ODBD several years ago when I was looking for stamps that reflected my Christian faith.  I have been even more blessed to be a part of ODBD's design team over the last few years.  Kelley and Rick Holland have blessed many people with their lovely stamps, dies and papers.  And I have been honored to work for them and with one of the best group of designers in the business.  Here's to many more years sharing these wonderful products!

And 8th Anniversary is a very special one.  And bronze is the traditional gift for this anniversary.  A few of my DT sisters have some lovely "bronze" projects to share.  AND at the end of today's post, be sure to check out how you can hop along and possibly win a fun anniversary prize!  Here is my project using the March stamp release, Keys to Happiness!

Here are the fabulous layers...

5.5 x 8.5 Card Stock cocoa base; scored at 4.25 inches

Gold Poster Board mat - ODBD's Flourished Star Pattern Die

ODBD's Winter Paper Collection DP cut with ODBD's Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Cocoa CS - ODBD's Layered Lacey Squares Die (positioned to resemble a diamond)

ODBD's Double Stitched Squares Die in Gold Poster Board and ODBD's Winter Collection DP

Ecru Card Stock - Ornamental Crosses Die and Stitched Ovals Die (sentiment panel)

Sentiment - Black ink - ODBD's Keys to Happiness

Here's a few of the March release items you see...

And the celebration doesn't end today!  We have special activities all week including a special Anniversary Release later this week!  So be sure to check back this week! 

And as promised here are the details for today's blog hop!  Thanks for stopping by!

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $15 gift certificate to the ODBD Store just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 16, 2016 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 March 24th, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

ODBD Blog *** If you get lost along the way! 

The Bread Sticks:

Dawn * Lori (ME)* Robin * Sandee * Sabrina * Lisa

Marching into Spring with Our Daily Bread Designs

Good morning and welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' March release and blog hop!  Can you hear the birds singing?  I have even spotted a robin in my backyard.  Spring must be right around the corner, right?  But even if Old Man Winter isn't quite finished with us...  we can hole up in our craft rooms and make some beautiful cards, right? 

 

Today, we have new stamp sets and coordinating dies to share.  Plus, if you check the end of today's post, I will share how you could put your name into the hat for a prize.  So let's get started...

 

Here is my first card featuring the new Keys to Happiness

stamp set and coordinating Keys Die...

 

 

I started with a white card stock base and added a die cut mat using ODBD's Flourished Star Pattern Die and a soft floral print using the Double Stitched Rectangles Die.  I used smaller dies from this set to create my sentiment panel and plaid frame.  I used the Beautiful Borders Die to create my lace border and a bit of seam binding to color the seam.  Gold poster board helped make the keys from Keys Die set an easy proposition.  I stamped the sentiment with a rich cocoa ink slightly off center...  since the rectangular die would be peeking out.... 

 

Don't you just love those papers?  Those are from last month's release...

Easter Card Paper Collection and Pastel Paper Pack.  So here are the new items you see used on this project... 

 

 

My first card was a bit shabby...  so this card is a bit more clean and linear... 

 

 

For this project, I chose to work with Kraft, Navy blue and a bit of soft blue and white...  a nice color combo for spring...

 

I used the new Superstar stamp set for my sentiment and framed with ODBD's Splendorous Stars Die.  I used the NEW Double Stitched Stars Die with navy card stock to create my mat.  My faux photo frame is compliments of nesting two dies from the NEW Double Stitched Squares Die.  A few old favorites like the Leafy Edged Borders Die and Pennants Die help add interest.  And check out those itty bitty navy stars stamped right on the paper....  SO CUTE!

 

 

 

For this project I chose a DP from the Blooming Garden Paper Collection and Pastel Paper Collection.  I blended those with my old favorite... Leafy Edged Borders Die.  I just love pulling different collections together like that. 

 

So now here is the information about today's blog hop and how you could win....

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 2, 2016 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 March 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

ODBD Blog - If you get lost along the way....

 

Breadsticks

 

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

* Angie * Lisa * Chris * Diana * Sabrina * Melissa (Guest Designer)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

A Look Back at ODBD's February Release

 Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs' February 1st release.  I created a tent card using Flourished Happy Easter stamp, new Little Lamb Die and coordinating older release Sheep Single Stamp.  I also used some of the new designer papers from the new Easter Card Paper Collection and Pastel Paper Collections. Be sure to visit the ODBD Blog for even more design team inspiration.  The links are listed after today's project.

I started out with a 5.25 by 5.25 white card stock base.  I also cut another piece of card stock measuring 5 x 2.5  to create the base it would eventually rest on.  I scored the narrow side (2.5 inches) every 1/4 inch and folded to create my base.  After adding a lovely floral print and stamping my sentiment in the center (Happy Easter Flourish) I added a bit of polka dotted pattern on the outside.  I used the Double Stitched Circles Die to create my gallery along with one larger circle die to create the "frame."  I adhered the gate fold stand to the bottom inside of my card with adhesive tape and added a bit of green grass (Grass Die).  I stamped this darling little lamb (Sheep Single) on Copic compatible paper and lightly colored him.  Once I was satisfied with the coloring, I pulled out the new Little Lamb Die and cut my image out.  I created the fun flowers with white card stock and Pretty Posies Die.  After cutting, I inked each blossom with a soft purple distress ink on the edges and a bit of soft yellow inside.  I moistened each blossom layer with a water mister and worked the blossoms with my hands and a paper shaping tool to reach the desired effect.  A bit of greenery (Fancy Foliage Die) adorns the corner.  

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

 

Thanks again for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the ODBD Blog if you get lost along the way...  Here are my design team sisters who have some amazing projects to share.  God Bless You!

Cathy * Robin T. * Julie * Robin C. * Dawn 
* Lori * Sandee * Sabrina * Silke * Chris*

WAW220 ~ Thou Upholdest Me ~

Good morning and welcome to a new bi-weekly challenge at Word Art Wednesday! 
 We have more great prizes this week SO be sure to stop by and check this challenge out.  AND make sure to post your creation for an opportunity to win! 

This week we have a wonderful passage from the Old Testament.  I chose to emboss white card stock with a clover embossing folder, ink it with a soft green distress ink, add a touch of watermark ink AND some fun  Antique Gold embossing powder from Simon Says Stamp.

I printed this week's scripture on white card stock and pulled out a couple of ODBD graduated dies found in the Double Stitched Rectangles set. 

Be sure to check out Simon Says Stamp in the coming days to see this new embossing powder release! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Until next time...

Blessings...

Mid Month Bonus Die Release at Our Daily Bread Designs

There is a certain serendipity in the little surprises in life.  Like when the person in front of you at the fast food drive thru pays for your coffee or when a thoughtful motorist stops and lets you cross the parking lot.  It's the simple things that bring a smile to your face and thankfulness to your heart.  Today, Our Daily Bread Designs has pulled together a collection of dies as a special mid month release.  And I have a couple of projects to share featuring them.  

First a special Lily Die that coordinates with the lovely Beauty stamp set. 

I started with a card stock base measuring 5.5 x 4.25 inches.  I cut a light mint DP for the base from ODBD's Pastel Paper Collection and used the Flourished Star Pattern Die with white card stock for the next layer.  ODBD's Double Stitched Rectangles Die set and polka dot DP from the Pastel Paper Collection create the final layer.  I added a sentiment layer and mat using the Stitched Ovals Die.  I chose my sentiment (stamped with Versafine Onyx Black) from ODBD's February stamp set, Many Thanks.  I stamped the image (ODBD's Beauty) on Copic compatible paper and after coloring used the NEW coordinating Lily Die to cut it out.  I added a bit of foliage (Fancy Foliage Die) along with a pearl flourish.  

So here is the new die...

which coordinates with this set...

And I used this February release for my sentiment...

And here is a fun tag I created using the new Lily Die and 

Tag Trio Die...

I used the Tag Trio Die to create a polka dot tag and added a white card stock frilly tag also created with this set.  I used ODBD's With Much Thanks stamp set for the sentiment and added another colored image (Beauty) to the bottom.  A bit of seam binding helps me tie it all together and adorn the gift.  

Here are the new items you see...  

 

Tag Trio Die 

With Many Thanks

And here are some of the old favorites you see on my projects today...

Stitched Ovals Die

Fancy Foliage Die

Flourish Star Pattern Die

Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the Our Daily Bread Designs site to see what new mid month items are available!

Blessings...

 

Challenges

 

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #120 - Die Cuts

Stamping Sensations February Challenge - Anything Goes

TTCRD Challenge 9-15, 2016 - Anything Goes