ODBDSLC278 Seasons Change

Hi Friends! 

Today we have a reminder post for the Our Daily Bread Designs “Shining the Light” ODBDSLC278 “Dots and Dashes” Challenge!

For this reminder post, I designed a card using the September 2016 OurDaily Bread Designs Release Stamp Set, Seasons Change along with the coordinating Wheelbarrow Die and the new Grass Lawn Die and Grass Hill Die (as well as other dies and paper from previous ODBD releases).

I am also linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #248-#249 "Anything Goes" Challenge and hope you will take the time to visit their site as well- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Die cut a piece of ODBD Ephemera Essentials 6x6 Paper Pad with the ODBD Pierced Rectangles Dies mount onto a piece of white cardstock, trim close to the die cut edge and mount into the pear card base.

Using the ODBD Lavish Layers Die, die cut the frame of the die with white cardstock, keep the cardstock in the frame, position all of the remaining dies from the set into the frame and emboss the cardstock.

Layer the embossed white panel onto the card front.

Ink the ODBD Seasons Change sentiment with archival black ink and stamp onto a piece of white cardstock, die cut and emboss with the ODBD Filigree Frames Dies and adhere to the card front.

Stamp the wheelbarrow image from the ODBD Seasons Change stamp set with archival black ink onto white cardstock, die cut and emboss the image with the ODBD Wheelbarrow Die.

Color the wheelbarrow image with watercolor pencils and add shimmer with a clear glitter marker to the flowers.

Die cut the Grass Hill Die and Grass Lawn Die from green cardstock and layer onto the card front.

Die cut and emboss a piece of polka dot paper from the ODBD Ephemera Essentials 6x6 Paper Pad with the Small Bow Dies, assemble the bow and add to the card under the sentiment.

Add the wheelbarrow die cut tucking under the grass a bit to finish off the card.

We would love to have you visit the rest of my ODBD Design Team Sisters’ blogs and check out their fabulous projects:

Chris   ∙  Diana   ∙  Robin

You have until October 2nd to join us for a chance to be spotlighted for the Shining the Light award or to win a $15 ODBD gift certificate (one random participant will be chosen).  To be spotlighted for the Shining the Light Award, you must use ODBD stamps (or stamps from our sister companies: North Coast Creations or Artistic Outpost). 

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!  We hope you will be able to join us for the ODBD Shining the Light ODBDSLC278 “Dots and Dashes” Challenge! 

Hugs and have a blessed week, my friends!

ODBD Seasons Change	ODBD Wheelbarrow Die	Lavish Layers Dies	Filigree Frames Dies	ODBD Grass Hill Die
ODBD Grass Lawn Die	Pierced Rectangles Dies	Small Bow Dies	Ephemera Essentials Paper Pack

Heartfelt Thanks

Hi Friends! 

I am having so much fun with the Our Daily Bread Designs September 2016 Release stamps!  

Today I wanted to share another card that I designed with the ODBD Seasons Change and ODBD A-Maize-ing stamp sets along with the coordinating ODBD Wheelbarrow Die (I just love how intricate this die cuts the image- even the spokes!) and several other ODBD layering dies. 

I have incorporated the Just Add Ink  JAI328 “Just Add ‘P’” Challenge (P= pink, piercing, pumpkin) along with the Word Art Wednesday #246-#247 "Anything Goes" Challenge.

If you have not already had a chance to visit the above galleries yet, I hope you will do so as well as stop by the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Die cut and emboss a piece of white cardstock with the ODBD Flourished Star Pattern Die, mount onto a piece of chocolate cardstock, trim and mount onto the white card base.

Die cut and emboss a piece of chocolate cardstock with the ODBD Lavish Layers Die and mount onto the card front, layer with the soft pink gingham sheet of the ODBD Shabby Rose Collection 6x6 Paper (die cut and embossed with the ODBD Rectangles Dies- save the scrap piece of the final step).

Die cut and emboss a piece of white cardstock with the ODBD Ornate Hearts Dies and mount onto the card front.

Ink the wheelbarrow image from the ODBD Seasons Change stamp set using archival black ink, stamp onto white cardstock and color the image using a brown watercolor pencil (adding shadows without water for contrast).

Use the ODBD Wheelbarrow Die to cut out the image and mount the wheelbarrow image onto the card front with dimensional foam.

Stamp the sentiment from the ODBD A-Maize-ing stamp set with black archival ink onto white cardstock, die cut and emboss with the ODBD Layered Lacey Oval Dies.

Die cut and emboss a piece of chocolate cardstock with the ODBD Ornate Ovals Dies, mount the sentiment die cut in the center and add to the card front with dimensional foam.

Die cut and emboss the scrap piece of ODBD Shabby Rose Collection 6x6 Paper (from the step above) with the ODBD Small Bow Dies, create the bow and adhere to the card front to finish off the card.

1 Thess 5:18a "In Everything Give Thanks" is a reminder that we, as Christians, should be thankful at all times- sometimes difficult to do during stressful or difficult situations (life can be messy:-)).  
But if we focus on Christ, remember what He has done for us, remember that we are "strangers in this land" and that our eternal home will be with Christ, it is easier to "give thanks" in all things! With each passing day we are closer to His return- what a wonderful Savior and we truly do have so much to be thankful for!!

I am blessed by each of you when you take the to visit my blog and I do read all of the comments- you are such an encouragement to me! Hugs and I hope you have a fabulous weekend, my friends!

ODBD Seasons Change	ODBD A-Maize-ing	Flourished Star Pattern Dies	Lavish Layers Dies	Rectangles Dies
ODBD Wheelbarrow Die	ODBD Layered Lacey Ovals Dies	ODBD Ornate Ovals Dies	Small Bow Dies	Ornate Hearts dies
Shabby Rose Collection

ODBDSLC278 Dots and Dashes

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the new  Our Daily Bread Designs ODBDSLC278 “Dots and Dashes” Shining the Light Challenge !

We want to see your dots and dashes (for ex: pierced dies, stitched dies, polka dot paper, etc.) and  are looking forward to seeing what you create!

You have until October 2^nd to join us for a chance to be spotlighted for the Shining the Light award or to win a $15 ODBD gift certificate (one random participant will be chosen).  To be spotlighted for the Shining the Light Award, you must use ODBD stamps (or stamps from our sister companies: North Coast Creations or Artistic Outpost). 

I decided to create a card combining the new ODBD September 2016 Release stamp sets, A-Maize-ing and Seasons Change along with the coordinating ODBD Indian Corn Die. 

For my dashes, I used the ODBD Double Stitched Rectangles Dies as well ODBD Ornate Hearts Die (embossed dashes along the edge of the center solid heart- a bit difficult to see in the photo) and for my dots- the outside border of the ODBD Ornate Hearts Die has piercing as well as the as the frame of the ODBD Flourished Star Pattern Die and the ODBD Filigree Frames Dies used for the sentiment. 

I also used the ODBD Rectangles Dies and the background paper is from the ODBD Americana Quilt Collection 6x6 Paper Pad.

To create this card:

Die cut a piece of berry cardstock with the ODBD Flourished Star Pattern Die, mount onto a piece of white cardstock, trim close to the die cut edge and mount this onto the berry card base.

Die cut a piece of the ODBD Americana Quilt Collection 6x6 Paper Pad with the ODBD Rectangles Dies,  mount onto a piece of white cardstock die cut with the ODBD Double Stitched Rectangle Dies and layer this panel onto the card front.

Wrap a piece of berry satin ribbon over the entire card front (wrapping the ribbon ends behind the card front) and mount the entire card front onto the white card base.

Ink the A-Maize-ing Indian Corn image with archival black ink and stamp onto a piece of white cardstock. 

Color the image with watercolor pencils and die cut with the ODBD Indian Corn Die (I absolutely love how this die perfectly cuts this image:-)).    

Using the eyelet frame and main heart dies from the ODBD Ornate Hearts Dies, layer onto your platform and die cut both from white cardstock.  Adhere the heart die cuts directly to the card front. 

Add the looped gold cord and mount the colored Indian Corn image with dimensional foam.

Ink the sentiment from Seasons Change with archival black ink, stamp onto a piece of white cardstock and die cut with the ODBD Filigree Frames Dies.

Add the sentiment with dimensional foam to the card front to finish off the card.

If you have not already had a chance to visit my Design Team Sisters’ sites yet, I hope you will find the time to do so!  Fabulous inspiration for sure!

Chris   ∙  Diana   ∙  Robin

Have fun with this challenge and we are looking forward to seeing your artwork in the ODBDSLC278 “Dots and Dashes” Shining the Light gallery!

ODBD September 2016 New Release and Blog Hop!

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs September 2016 Release!! Summer is coming to a close here in the Northeastern United States and this release is perfect for crisp Autumn days as well as year-round cards!

I know that you will not want to miss the inspiration from the rest of the ODBD Breadbaskets and we would love to have you hop along with us- see more details below...

My first card features the new ODBD A-Maize-ing stamp set, ODBD Dies- Indian Corn Die, Rectangles Dies, Double Stitched Rectangles Dies, Filigree Frames Dies, Flourished Star Pattern Die and the ODBD Rustic Beauty Collection 6x6 Paper. 

I absolutely love this Indian Corn image in the ODBD A-Maize-ing stamp set and the coordinating ODBD Indian Corn Die matches it perfectly!

My second card features the new ODBD Seasons Change stamp set, ODBD Dies- Wheelbarrow Die, Lavish Layers Dies, Ornate Ovals Dies, Rectangles Dies, Flourished Star Pattern Die, Pierced Squares Dies along with the ODBD Shabby Rose Collection 6x6 Paper.   

**Creative Tip ** I used the ODBD Pierced Square Dies (stacked two together) to cut out the frame to make the photo corners.  

I loved using watercolor pencils to watercolor both images on the cards and the ODBD coordinating dies were so easy to match up to the images- in fact, the ODBD Wheelbarrow Die even cut the spokes on the wheel perfectly!

I hope I have inspired you today and that you will take the time to visit the rest of my ODBD Breadbasket Design Team Sisters to check out their gorgeous creations:

Melissa * Julie (you are here)  *
 Sandee * Cathy * Dawn * Lori * Robin * Lisa 
* Sabrina * Diana * Angie * Chris * Grace

Prize Information: 

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

Thanks again for stopping by- hugs and have a blessed week, my friends!

ODBD A-Maize-ing	ODBD Indian Corn Die	Rectangles Dies	Double Stitched Rectangles Dies	Flourished Star Pattern Dies
Filigree Frames Dies	Rustic Beauty Collection	ODBD Seasons Change	ODBD Wheelbarrow Die	Lavish Layers Dies
ODBD Ornate Ovals Dies	ODBD Custom Pierced Squares Dies	Shabby Rose Collection