ODBD For the Love of Crosses Hop!

For the Love

of Crosses 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 Crosses! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a 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, April 10th, at 6 pm. Enjoy all the beautiful designs featuring For the Love of Crosses!

If you got here from the wonderfully talented Silke's Blog, you are in the right place.

For my card I am using Cross of Christ stamp set. I combined some of my Stampin Up In color patterned papers for this card. So far I have not purchased any new designer papers this whole year. I am trying to use more of what I already own. Sort of a fun challenge for myself. I added some stitching and layered inked distressed corrugated cardboard. I decided to use one of my older spellbinder frames that I have not used in awhile. I stamped the largest Cross in the set with Memento Cocoa ink. I ink distressed the edges. I finished with some tiny gold pearls, seam binding bow, and pearl button.

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the hop! Next up is the fabulously talented Connie's Blog!

Betty

43 comments

Denise ~ Paper PonderingsMarch 28, 2013 at 8:05 AM
So pretty! Love the colors you chose!
BeckyMarch 28, 2013 at 8:14 AM
Betty, this is stunning. Beautiful design and gorgeous bow as always :)
Chris Olsen, GlowbugMarch 28, 2013 at 8:50 AM
What a beautiful card Betty!! I just love all your sponging, the blue, and your seam binding with the layout!! Gorgeous showcase of the stamps!!
Have a blessed Easter!!

hugs,
Chris
Gerrie JohnnicMarch 28, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Love your card....the soft color brushed on the edges framed by the brown and texture add so much to this beautiful card.
SheliaMarch 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM
I really like the brown and blue color combo on this. Your bow is gorgeous too! Have a Happy Easter!
TLadyMarch 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM
WOW BETTY!!!!!!!!!!! Such a simple cross & you've made it look SOOOO ELEGANT!!!!!!!! LOOOOOOOOOVE ALL THE LAYERS!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE COLORS YOU'VE CHOSEN!!!!!!! Your card is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
CyndyMarch 28, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Such a pretty card. I love the color combos. Thanks for sharing!
Becky DunhamMarch 28, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Love this gorgeous card Betty! That soft bow with the layers is so stunning! Love this cross image :)
Sparkly EngineerMarch 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM
I am really liking the down home country feel of this card.
AmarilysMarch 28, 2013 at 12:09 PM
simply gorgeous! Love the blue and the corrugated cardboard! Thanks for sharing. This is my first time doing a hop for ODBD!
Anita BraddockMarch 28, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Simply Gorgeous. I love the layering and the colors are so beautiful. the added ribbon and bling adds such a Stunning touch. thanks for sharing.
MarisaMarch 28, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Great cross image and card. Wishing you a blessed Easter :)
UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Great great job using your existing stash, that shows real will power!
Candy MeyersMarch 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM
I love the variety of textures used on this card. The rough cardboard and smooth ribbon really create a great effect. Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers
RegenaMarch 28, 2013 at 2:32 PM
Beautiful!!
Lucy E.March 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM
I love the layers and texture. The cross is so rugged, but the bow brings out the joy of the meaning behind the cross-beautiful!
Cards By JanMarch 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Gasp Betty!! Just GORGEOUS!! Wow
Hugs
Barbara BryantMarch 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Betty so beautiful I just cant pick a favorite you ladies have done a outstanding job
Lisa SomervilleMarch 28, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Beautiful, love all the layers and the added corregated cardboard!
Debbie NelsonMarch 28, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Thank you for sharing this awesome card!
DottieMarch 28, 2013 at 6:02 PM
I love the use of the corregated cardboard - the add the roughness of the true cross to the elegant design. Your patterned papers add vibrance to the card - and the bow is marvelous! Thank you!
BettyMarch 28, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Beautiful card! Love the colors and layers! Easter blessings!
scrappingnanaMarch 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM
So pretty. Love the cross image, your layers and pretty bow.
ChristineMarch 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM
This card is simple yet very striking! Love the layers of background papers; they are an incredible combination! Thank you for sharing, and have a blessed Easter!
GraceMarch 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Betty your card is beautiful! I love this set! It was one of the first three I bought from ODBD!!! Love the colors and texture you have created on this card.... just beautiful!

Happy Easter to you and your family!
hugs,
Grace
ConniecrafterMarch 28, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Like that cross image and cool layering, like the blue with that kraft, pretty bow!
AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Such a beauriful card, the colors, the layers perfect pairing!
Silke LedlowMarch 28, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Betty, you showed off this cross so perfectly....awesome design...love all the layers :) !!!!
Sue DMarch 28, 2013 at 10:13 PM
Very soft and pretty!
LageneMarch 28, 2013 at 10:17 PM
Beautiful card! I love the rustic look with all the layering!
SoniaMarch 28, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Fabulous!
Holly GayleMarch 29, 2013 at 4:21 AM
Stunning card with great layering. Love the blue and brown combo. Thanks for sharing.
Saints Rule!March 29, 2013 at 7:57 AM
Wow Betty! No one does layers like you! The luscious colors, bow and distressing... a masterpiece! Happy Easter! ((hugs)
Donna DeWittMarch 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Lovely card! Love the lots of layers! Thanks for sharing with us.
UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Very nice.
PattyMarch 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Beautiful..love all your papers & layers!
Sue AMarch 29, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Such a beautiful and inspirational card! Thank you.
Kris BMarch 29, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Betty, your card is amazing! Love the image, layers and the beautiful bow! Have a blessed Easter!
CathymacMarch 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM
Gorgeous, Betty! Your bow is as perfect as ever, and I love how the distressed and corrugated cardboard looks so much like corduroy, adding texture to an already beautiful card! Have a blessed Easter...Hugs!
Jo4HimMarch 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Great card; love all those details and colors. Thanks for sharing
momandmecMarch 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Nice combination of colors and textures with a little distressed look...great card!!
Bernadette RSMarch 30, 2013 at 11:46 PM
The blues and browns are gorgeous together! The card is gorgeous!