Our Daily Bread Designs- A Look Back at May

Hi Friends! 

Today we are taking a look back at the May 2017 Our Daily Bread Designs Release!

As we approach the end of the school year, teachers of all types as well as bus drivers give so much to their students and have such an influence- now is the time to show appreciation to them! I just love how this ODBD release has stamps and dies that are perfect for creating projects for showing our thankfulness to these faithful teachers and bus drivers!

I chose to create a step card using the Seeds of Knowledge stamp set along with the Clipboard Die Set, A+ Apple Dies and the previously released Custom Dies- Side Step Card, Circle Scalloped Rectangles, Deco Border, Pennant Flags, Double Stitched Pennant Flags, Squares, Small Bow and Sewing Set.

We hope that you will take the time to hop along with us - my “Sisters” on the ODBD Design Team, affectionately known as the “Bread Sticks”, are showcasing a variety of ideas and their projects are so inspirational!!

Dawn * Cathy * Robin * Lisa 

   * Sandee * Helen * Julie (you are here)

* Lori * Diana

I will also be linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #282-#283 "Anything Goes" Challenge.

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a blessed week!

Seeds of Knowledge	Clipboard Set	A+ Apples - Our Daily Bread Designs	Side Step Card Die	Circle Scalloped Rectangles Dies	Pennant Flags Dies
Double Stitched Pennant Flags Dies	Small Bow Dies	Squares Dies	Deco Border Die

ODBDSLC286 Thanks for All You Do

Hi Friends! 

Today we are reminding you that it is not too late to join in on the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light ODBDSLC286 “Just Say Thanks” Challenge and I decided to create another card using the May 2017 ODBD Release Stamps and Dies. 

I incorporated the Splitcoaststampers TLC637 “Dutch Fold” Challenge (see information here with video and tutorial links) along with the Word Art Wednesday #282-283 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

This is my first Dutch Fold Card (see tutorial here for a Double Dutch Fold at Splitcoaststampers).  I modified the fold instead of cutting the center cut at the bottom for a Single Dutch Fold- this was definitely a fun fold to try and I am sure it will not be my last one :-)

Inside of card

We hope you will take the time to check out the rest of my ODBD Design Team Sisters’ blogs and see their inspirational  projects:

Chris   ∙ Diana   ∙ Robin

To create this card:

1). Ink the Notebook Paper Stamp/Die Duos image with navy ink and stamp onto white cardstock,  Die cut and embossed with the coordinating Notebook Die.

2). Ink the Seeds of Knowledge sentiment with archival black ink and stamp onto the Notebook Paper image.

3). Die cut and emboss a piece of navy cardstock and silver foil with the Clipboard Set Dies.  Create the clipboard by layering the Notebook Paper stamped image and silver clip, set aside.

4). Using red cardstock, create the 4 ½” x 8 ½” card base, score at 4 ¼” and score one side at 2 ¼”.  Trim the top portion off the front of the card along the score mark per the tutorial.

5). Die cut and emboss a piece of Americana Quilt Collection 6x6 Paper Pad and mount onto the lower part of the card front.  Add a strip of navy cardstock to cover the cut edge.

6). Stamp the sentiment from Seeds of Knowledge using archival black ink into a piece of 4” x 4 ¼” white cardstock, adhere to the center of the card.

7). Mount the layered clipboard die cut using dimensional foam to cover the sentiment and finish off the card.

  Don’t forget- you have until June 4, 2017 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).  

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!  We would love for you to join us for the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light ODBDSLC286 “Just Say Thanks” Challenge!

Hugs and I hope you have a blessed week, sweet friends!

Seeds of Knowledge

Notebook Paper Stamp/Die Duos

A+ Apples - Our Daily Bread Designs

Rectangles Dies

Americana Quilt Paper Collection

Thank You for All That You Do

Hi Friends!  

I am having such a great time using the Our Daily Bread Designs May 2017 Release this month and decided to create another card using the new Teacher Tools and Seeds of Knowledge stamp sets along with the A+ Apples Dies and previously released Double Stitched Rectangles Dies.

I incorporated the Simon Says Wednesday “Going Dotty” Challenge along with the Word Art Wednesday #282-#283 “Anything Goes” Challenge into the design.

If you have not had a chance to visit the ODBD Blog or the other challenge sites yet, I hope you will find time to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!! 

To create this card:

1). Ink the Teacher Tools stamp with archival black ink, stamp onto white cardstock, die cut and emboss with the Double Stitched Rectangles Dies.  Color the image with watercolor pencils, mount onto black cardstock and trim close to the edge.

2). Ink the sentiment from Seeds of Knowledge using embossing ink, stamp black cardstock and heat emboss with white embossing powder.  Once the powder has cooled, trim and create the flag banners by hand.

3). Die cut and emboss red, brown and green cardstock using the A+ Apple Dies for the apple and black cardstock for the A+.  Assemble the apple die and set aside.

4). Trim a piece of Birthday Brights Collection 6x6 Paper Pad, mount onto white cardstock, trim and mount onto the black card base.

5). Mount the Teacher Tools image and A+ die cut directly to the card front and add the die cut apple along with the “Thank You” sentiment with dimensional foam to finish off the card.

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a fabulous week, sweet friends!

Teacher Tools

Seeds of Knowledge

A+ Apples - Our Daily Bread Designs

ODBD Birthday Brights Paper Collection

ODBDSLC286 Seeds of Knowledge

Hi Friends! 

Woohoo! The Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light ODBDSLC286 “Just Say Thanks”Challenge starts today and this is a perfect challenge to showcase the May 2017Our Daily Bread Designs Release.  

I just love this new release- the perfect combination of stamps and dies to show appreciation for that special teacher(s) in your life. 

I decided to create a card using the new stamp set, Seeds of Knowledge with several custom dies and the Birthday Brights Paper Collection.  

I also incorporated the Splitcoaststampers SC630 Sketch Challenge (02/02/17) into the design and am linking to the Word Art Wednesday #280-#281 "Anything Goes" Challenge. 

We hope you will take the time to check out the rest of my ODBD Design Team Sisters’ blogs and see their gorgeous projects:

Chris   ∙ Diana   ∙ Robin

Don’t forget- you have until June 4, 2017 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 create this card:

1). Ink the Seeds of Knowledge sentiment with embossing ink onto black cardstock and heat emboss with white embossing powder.  Trim the panel and set aside.

2). Die cut and emboss pieces of silver foil with the Clipboard Set Dies for the ruler, scissors, clip, magnifying glass.  Die cut and emboss a piece of Birthday Brights paper with the Clipboard Set Dies (for the clipboard).

3). Die cut and emboss a piece of Birthday Brights paper with the Pierced Rectangles Dies, mount onto a piece of black cardstock and mount onto the white card base.

4). Mount the sentiment onto the clipboard die cut, add the clip (I used a piece of foam under the clip to raise it up a bit) and adhere to the card front.  Add the paper clip die cut to the side.

5). Cut a rectangle piece of Birthday Brights paper for the vertical panel on the side, add the silver foil clip and A+ die cut (die cut using the A+ Apples Dies from black cardstock). 

6). Stamp the apple from Seeds of Knowledge with archival black ink, color with watercolor pencils, die cut and emboss using the Teacher’s Apples Dies,  Use an extra fine white paint pen to add the highlight and once dry, mount onto the card front with dimensional foam.

7). Stamp the “Thank You” sentiment from the Seeds of Knowledge stamp set with archival black ink onto white cardstock, die cut with Circles Dies, and adhere behind the magnifying glass die cut.  Add crystal glaze in the center to mimic glass but allow it to thoroughly dry before mounting onto the card front (Note to Self- remember to let it dry! I touched mine too soon and smudged it a bit but added more glaze to try to fix it :-)).

  

8). Die cut and emboss a piece of Birthday Brights paper using the Small Bow Dies,  assemble the bow and add to the magnifying glass. 

9). Add a few silver sequins around the sentiment to finish off the card.

  

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by!  I hope I have inspired you to create a "thank you" card and we would love for you to join us for the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light ODBDSLC286 “Just Say Thanks” Challenge!

Hugs and I hope you have a wonderful week, sweet friends!

Seeds of Knowledge	Teacher′s Apples	Clipboard Set	Pierced Rectangles Dies	Circles Dies	A+ Apples - Our Daily Bread Designs
ODBD Birthday Brights Paper Collection

Welcome to the May 2017 Our Daily Bread Designs Release!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the May 2017 Our Daily Bread Designs Release! Wow, what a fabulous line up of stamps and dies that show our appreciation for teachers and bus drivers!

My “Sisters” on the ODBD Design Team, affectionately known as the “Bread Sticks”, are showcasing a variety of ideas and their projects are spectacular! 

We hope that you will take the time to hop along with us - the links and more details on how you can be entered into a random prize drawing are below.

My first card uses the Teacher Tools and Seeds of Knowledge stamp sets along with the Clipboard Die Set, A+ Apple Dies and the previously released Pierced Rectangles Dies, Pennant Flags Dies and the Birthday Brights and Old Glory 6x6Paper Collections.

My second card features the Seeds of Knowledge stamp set, Notebook Paper Stamp/Die Duos along with the Teacher’s Apples Dies, Clipboard Die Set, Small Bow Dies and Sewing Die Set along with the Birthday Brights and Old Glory 6x6 Paper Collections.

My third card incorporates the Sunday School Teacher stamp set along with the coordinating Crosses Dies and the previously released Majestic Medallions Dies, Ornate Ovals Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies and Bitty Blossoms Dies.

I know that you will not want to miss out on the rest of the Bread Stick’s designs and hope you will hop along with us! 

Cathy * Kathy * Dawn *Sandee * Angie

* Julie (you are here) * Lisa * Chris * Diana

* Robin * Sabrina * Helen * Lori

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 May 2, 2017 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 May 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- hugs and I hope you have a blessed week!