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Thursday, July 5, 2012

ODBD For the Love of Christmas Hop!




For the Love 
of  Christmas 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 ODBD Christmas sets! 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 post 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, July 18th at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the festive inspiration using For the Love of ODBD Christmas sets!
If you got here from Tosh's blog you are in the right place.  


For my card I am using His Gift stamp set.  For this card I chose to go with a soft slightly distressed cream color.  I just love this sentiment quote that comes in the set.  This is one of those cards that you can make a few as you go in different colors.  I kept it pretty simple with the background pattern, added a pretty ornate Spellbinder's frame, then softly sponged inside the sentiment oval.  I finished with  a few gold pearls, seam binding bow, and topped with a pearlized gold framed button from my stash.  I just love the richness and the simplicity of this card.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is Angie' blog.


Betty 
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  1. Gina AblesJuly 5, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  2. kathi17July 5, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Your card is beautiful Betty. I love the sentiment!

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  3. DawnJuly 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    simple elegance.. beautiful!

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  4. Queen MaryJuly 5, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Betty, this is stunning! I hadn't focused on that quotation before and I love the "courage for the present." Thanks for sharing this with us!

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  5. Judy McMullenJuly 5, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Oh, I love this sentiment so beautifully set off in this ornate Spellbinders oval frame! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  6. CathymacJuly 5, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Love the warmth and richness of your elegant Christmas card, Betty! Your bows are always so beautiful! What a wonderful CAS design!

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  7. RozyJuly 5, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful card. Love the soft colors.

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  8. VernaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    This is a beautiful and elegant card. I love that it is all in cream.

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  9. Deborah SaaranenJuly 5, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful tones and design Betty! Monochromatic designs are my faves I do believe!

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  10. BeckyJuly 5, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    This is beautiful Betty. Wonderful colors and love the bow.

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  11. ConniecrafterJuly 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Lovely, pretty framing of a great sentiment! pretty bow with button!

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  12. ClareJuly 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Hi, Betty! Your card is so gorgeous! I love that new die from Spellbinders, and your work is just wonderful!

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  13. Debra Gray-ElliottJuly 5, 2012 at 11:04 AM

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  14. Angella D. CrockettJuly 5, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Wow!!! So soft, so elegant, so gorgeous!!!! Blessings, Angie

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  15. SheliaJuly 5, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Love this elegant beauty!!

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  16. Susan MJuly 5, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful! A lovely sentiment and a very stylish card!

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  17. Sparkly EngineerJuly 5, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Absolutely lovely, very elegant and classy. Love the colors, so not the traditional but just beautiful.

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  18. jan farnworthJuly 5, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    how stunning.

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  19. Anita BraddockJuly 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    What an Elegant Card love the shading and the Ribbon and Bling adds that Special Touch. love the Sentiment. thanks for sharing.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  20. mary BabetJuly 5, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    What a beUtiful card. I love the sentiment, the die cut and the ribbon. Just gorgeous.

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  21. PatiJuly 5, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Very pretty. I like how you made the sentiment the focal point, the soft colors and pretty bow.

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  22. Saints Rule!July 5, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Wow Betty! This is absolutely dreamy! Love the soft cocoa and vanilla tones... just warms the heart!

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  23. ChrisdJuly 5, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Betty,

    This is beautiful and the stamps in the set are wonderful. What terrific papers and extras you included on it.

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  24. Miriam PrantnerJuly 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    What a beautiful and elegant card!

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  25. Caryn SJuly 5, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    That is a wonderful sentiment and the soft colors just echo the theme of peace. I love it!

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  26. Sharon RoselliJuly 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    So elegant and beautiful! I love this quote. a must have stamp for me. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. GraceJuly 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Oh Betty.... this is so warm and beautiful, as always! Love all your details... especially the warm colors and the die cut! Yummy!

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  28. Kathy PJuly 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    So beautiful and elegant!! Lov3 it.

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  29. BeckyJuly 5, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    So soft & beautiful....love your design!!!

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  30. Kathy JonesJuly 5, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Soft, elegant and oh so gorgeous!!!

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  31. Cards by SharynJuly 5, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Ohh I love this card. So simple but so elegant. I may just have to borrow your idea.

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  32. crazyoldsydJuly 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    the gentle colors really make this card. What a calming card to receive in the hustle and bustle of the season. Lovely!

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  33. momandmecJuly 5, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    So elegant...not your traditional colors but I really like
    it! Irene T

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  34. craftymom205July 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Love this card. Great sentiment.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  35. ChristineJuly 5, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Your card is so elegantly appealing and allows for the focus to be on the very appropriate sentiment. I am ordering this stamp!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful card! I had not seen that sentiment before, and now have that set on my wish list. Your understated elegence befits the message so well! Nice job!
    Lu C

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  37. Silke LedlowJuly 5, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful card Betty! The sentiment says it all...hugs ~S~

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  38. SoniaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    What a beautiful card! I love the sentiment. You chose great elements and colors for this fabulous card.

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  39. Welcome July 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I'm your newest fan - following you from the Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop -

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  40. Nan GJuly 5, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Love the soft colors and distressing really fits the beautiful sentiment!

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  41. Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 5, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    That is a wonderful sentiment and doesn't need too much more to accompany it. You seem to have struck a perfect balance here! It would be a joy to receive.

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  42. RosemaryJuly 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    oh betty! this is just glorious!!

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  43. Sue DJuly 5, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    very soft and pretty in the cream color.

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  44. SherryJuly 5, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    beautiful! love your verse!

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  45. Annette SJuly 6, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Betty

    This is amazing. WHat a beautiful card and verse.

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  46. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJuly 6, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    So elegant Betty!! Love the framing and distressing with the neutral colors!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  47. MarshaJuly 6, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Love the colors, the embellishment, the die cut - everything. Beautiful.

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  48. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    WHat a beautiful card, the warm color tones make it so elegant.

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  49. Only By His GraceJuly 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Wow! This card is gorgeous Betty. I love the sentiment. your card is so elegant. love, love love it.
    Hugs Maz

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  50. LageneJuly 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful card, I love the tone on tone & beautiful bow!

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  51. BarbaraBJuly 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    A seeming simple looking card that is so, so, lovely. It really allows the sentiment to shine through.

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  52. Cards By JanJuly 7, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    This is STUNNING Betty!! I love the neutral colours.......so elegant!!
    Awesome hun!!
    Hugs

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  53. AprilJuly 8, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    beautiful bow, die and layout! I love the saying.

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  54. HeatherJuly 8, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    This is stunning!!! So simple, but elegant. I really love that oval die and the sentiment fits in it so perfectly.

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  55. JodyJuly 9, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Very Elegant, love the tone on tone!

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  56. Candy MeyersJuly 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Such an elegant card. The saying really needs the simplicity to set it off. Your choice of colors is perfect, too.
    Thanks loads for sharing.
    Candy Meyers

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  57. Sabrina JacksonJuly 9, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    WOW, Betty, girl, so much beauty and elegance! Love the colors and signature ribbon treatment! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  58. UnknownJuly 9, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    What a soft and beautiful card. A great combination of colors. You are so talented, as are the others on the blog. I do so enjoy the ODBD blogs and the great designers who create. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you.

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  59. Tricia July 9, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I like the distressing around the pretty frame. Great card!!

    Tricia

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  60. ksvstampJuly 10, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Simply elegant! Very soft and beautiful. Thanks!

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  61. KelleyJuly 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Love it, Bet! Great focusing on the verse!! So pretty!

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  62. CyndyJuly 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Simple, elegant, beautiful, versatile! What more could a crafter want! Terrific job and oh so pretty!

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  63. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    simply beautiful

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  64. E. MarieJuly 12, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Lovely card with a wonderful sentiment.

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  65. Jill NorwoodJuly 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I love the elegant beauty of this card and the sentiment is one that I am off to purchase! It is just perfect for Christmas!

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Thanks so much!

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