Stamping to the Wright

Viva La Verve CAS I LOVE YOU!

2012-01-28T03:27:00.001-05:00

WooHoo! It is the weekend and I have a card to share! For years Verve has been bringing you Viva La Verve sketch challenges every Friday. However, this year the last Friday of the month comes with a Viva La Verve Twist. We are rockin' a CAS sketch! Shannan is the host this week for VLV For a girl who LOVES to layering on, this one definitely brings on the challenge for me. Who does not love a little challenge and a toss out of their comfort zone from time to time, though.

For my card I actually used a piece of white card stock and did not distress or ink a think. That's right. NO stamps on this baby. I used Verve Cut Above Dies and my handy Scor- Pal.

I am using Verve's Cut Above Wavy Hearts Die set and I Heart U die set. I layered the I and the U with some Echo Park designer paper and a shadow of the same letters in black slightly showing from underneath. I die cut the larger of the Wavy Hearts die out with some red glitter cardstock. I scored my horizontal A2 fold and scored the horizontal border in keeping with the sketch with the score-pal. I really wanted to add more, but did not. That was the hard part!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies
Stamps: none
Paper: Echo Park Yours Truly dp, Flourishes Classic White cs, PTI true black, red glitter card stock
Ink: none
Accessories: Verve Cut Above dies, scor pal

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Purge Blog HOP!

2012-01-21T08:00:00.009-05:00

If you see this hop, it is your lucky day! A few blogging friends of mine are cleaning our crafty spaces and letting go of our gently used papers and embellishments. We decided to share them with all of you in a week long Purge Hop!

Leave a little comment on each blog for a chance to win that blog's purge package! Ten hops with 10 packages! The hop will stay open until January 28th, 5PM ET. Each of my friends will post a winner from their prize post on Monday, January 30th!

I have a card to share with you today! I am using the Viva La Verve Sketch,Week 3. Teresa is the host this week. Great sketch,Teresa! I am using Verve's Love Notes and New Mercies stamp sets. I am using the coordinating Jotted Hearts die, too. I am using Echo Park Times and Seasons dp. I finished the card off with a seam binding bow and some bling.

Here is my purge stash I am giving to a lucky commenter!

Tosh
Andrea
Maureen
Sony
Laurie
Julee
Janelle
Betty (you are here)
Jen
Teresa

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies

Verve Stamps

Paper PTI true black and vintage cream, Echo Park Times and Seasons dp

Ink: Ranger Fired Brick, Memento tuxedo black, PTI chamomille and chai

Accessories: Verve Cut Above Dies, seam binding, recollections flourished gems, PTI pinking border

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ODBD For the Love of Custom Dies Blog Hop!

2012-01-19T09:00:00.007-05:00

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's first Alumni Team bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop. This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring for the Love of ODBD Custom Dies! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, head to the ODBD blog for a full link list. I am first on the hop!

One of the post is a 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 February 1st at 6 pm. Winner will be announced February 2nd! So, get hopping and enjoy all the inspiration using for the Love of ODBD Custom Dies!

For my card I am using ODBD Kind Hearts single sentiment image. I am using the border image from Porch and the Vintage Border die. I stamped the Butterfly Single and die cut it out with the Butterfly die. I lightly colored it with copics and added some Sakura gel pen for a touch of sparkle. I layered the sentiment with the Spellbinder's Lattice Rectangle die to show how beautifully custom dies work with Spellbinders. I also used ODBD Vintage Border Embossing Plate for some added texture. I finished with some pearls and seam binding bow.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Next on the hop is Deb!

Betty

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Verve January 2012 After Party Hop!

2012-01-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to our January 2012 After Party Hop! Last night we released 3 new stamp sets, 4 plain janes and 4 dies! All of the new products we've been showcasing this week are available now in the Verve store! Be sure to leave a little comment love as you take a stroll through the Diva blogs. One lucky commenter from today's hop will win the ENTIRE Release! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize details and deadlines.

January 14, 2012

1. Amy	8. Tosha
2. Maureen	9. Laurie
3. Sankari	10. Julee
4. Andrea	11. Janelle
5. Teresa	12. Betty
6. Amber	13. Shannan
7. Charmaine	14. Jackie

For my card I am using Verve's newly released Twitterpated and Wings of Love(tiny hearts stamp) stamp sets. I combined them with To the Moon set as well. While this release focuses on Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, I totally saw some baby possibilities. If you notice, I actually used the Verve sparkly tissue paper that comes with each order to make my baby bundle. I really love this little guy! Lots of possibilities with this release for sure. I am also using Verve's Cut Above newly release Hearts and Swirls frame die with From the Heart die set for a little heart tag.

I am using the Viva La Verve Week 2 Sketch! Andrea is the host this week. Awesome sketch, Andrea!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy hopping!

Betty

Stamps
Verve Stamps
Paper: TPC kraft, PTI vintage cream, Fancy Pants Winterland dp
Ink: PTI hawaiian shores, scarlet jewel, sweet blush, chamomille, chai, ranger vintage photo
Accessories: Verves A Cut Above Dies wrinkled ribbon, CAD, Maya road ivory twine, sewing machine, PTI button,Verve tissue paper, PTI die, MFT dienamics, foam tape, score tape, dimensionals, glue dots

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Winter Wishes Just for You! Mojo and CC357!

2012-01-09T23:38:00.000-05:00

I have a card to share with you today using the Mojo Monday Sketch 223 and colors from SCS CC357 (Blushing Bride Red Riding Hood Red and Baja Breezes). For this card I opened my brand new paper pack...Fancy Pants Winterland for a fun winter shabby chic feel. I am using Verve's Glad Tidings and Bountiful Backgrounds stamp sets. I am also using Verves A Cut Above Dies Jotted Heart Die which stamped with memento rhubarb and inked the edges in sweet blush inks. I die cut the Snowflake Tidings dies out in some glitter card stock. A stamp image coordinates beautifully with these dies, but for this card, I just used the dies by themselves. I finished with a sentiment stamped on the smaller of the Tiny Sweet Scallop dies.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Stamps
Verve Glad Tidings and Bountiful Backgrounds
Paper: SU Riding Hood Red, PTI vintage cream, Fancy Pants Winterland dp, glitter card stock
Ink: Memento Rhubarb, PTI sweet blush, ranger vintage photo, PTI chamomille
Accessories: Verves A Cut Above Dies Jotted Heart Die, Snowflake Tidings, Tiny Sweet Scallop dies, lace, seam binding, CAD, Maya road ivory twine, sewing machine, PTI button, silver pearls, foam tape, score tape, dimensionals

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ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (ODBDSNT51)!

2012-01-05T09:00:00.014-05:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD51)! The Challenge this rotation is all about 2012! Or, at least the numbers that make up the year. Like 2-0-1-2. The numbers are a formula or recipe for how much we can add or not add to our cards! Any stamps are allowed; however, if you use ODBD stamps you are entered twice for the win! Play as often as you like! The more you play the more you increase you chances to win! Looking forward to seeing what you can make with 2012!

2- Use two of something

0- Use zero of something
1- Use one of something

2- Use two of something else

For my card I am using ODBD Scripture Collection 5. I combined some monochromatic colors of MME designer papers,stitched the frame and added a Spellbinder's pennant die cut. For the challenge I used 2- Two embellishments (gems, button), 0- no embossing, 1- die cut, 2- ties( seam binding and memory thread).

Check out what the ODBD designer's created with the 2-0-1-2 Challenge!

Jan Marie Ennenga

Lori Ulrich

Jan Keen

Chris Olsen

Kathy Roney

Grace Nywening

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Playing along with a few blog challenges:

Freshly Brewed something new (new card stock/pack of gems)My Mum's Craft shop Something new (new card stock/pack of gems)Paper Shelter Challenge Anything goes Cupcake Craftroom Anything Goes House of Gilli Anything Goes Incy Wincy Designs Anything Goes Make it Monday Always Anything Goes Paper Creations Ink Die Cuts and/Punches Simon Says Stamp and Show Something New (new card stock/pack of gems) Stamps R Us (I got some new PTI vintage cream card stock for Christmas/ Anything Goes) The Pink Elephant Anything Goes Truly Madly Crafty Challenges Anything Goes Sentimental Sundays a Sentiment/Anything Goes

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January Diva Inspirations Blog Hop!

2012-01-05T07:00:00.037-05:00

Welcome to the January Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team is here at a new date, the 5th of the month, to inspire you with a little Verve ! You can start the Hop at the Verve blog. Continue through and comment on each fabulous blog and leave a little comment love and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own! If you got here from the Verve blog you are in the right place.

For my card, I am using Verve's Love Story, Words Cannot Express, Sunny Days, and Celebration of Thanks stamp sets. I am using Verve's Cut Above Lovely Marque die, Tiny Sweet Scallop die, Leafy Sprigs die, and From the Heart Dies.

I stamped the Marque frame image from Love Story and die cut it with the Lovely Marque die. I stamped the sentiment from Words Cannot Express inside. I die cut one of the Tiny Sweet Scallop die and stamp it with one of the sentiments in Celebration of Thanks. I also used the flourished image in the set to accent the edges of the tag. For the sprig, I used the sprig image from Sunny Days . I rocked and rolled the image with some aqua mist and Memento pear ink. I die cut using the Leafy Sprigs die. I love how perfectly these dies cut out. Speaking of which, check out this image of From the Heart Dies. Each die comes with these circle cut outs on the edges so the dies can be lined up perfectly. However, here I chose to use those tiny circle dots for an accent on my leaves and top right of the card instead of just throwing them away. Love that especially with the glitter cardstock that I used here. It is like little faux gems.

I finished my card with some stitching, a seam binding bow, and a solid button!

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Next on the hop is super talented Dawn's blog!

Betty

Supplies

Stamps: Love Story, Words Cannot Express, Sunny Days, and Celebration of Thanks

Paper: The Paper Company kraft, MME designer paper, PTI vintage cream, red glitter cardstock Ink: Memento tuxedo black, pear, PTI aqua mist, chamomille

Accessories: Seam binding, button, sewing machine, Verve Cut Above Sweet Scallop die, Leafy Sprigs die, and From the Heart Dies, Spellbinder's die

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Filled with JOY! CC356, ODBD Shining the Light, and MORE!

2012-01-03T00:49:00.002-05:00

A new year and new colors from the SCS Color Combo Challenges! I am the CC356 host this week! I chose Lucky Island Basics for the trio of fun colors! Check out the link to play along with us! The dessert option is to use something NEW!

I am using some stamp sets from ODBD new release. God's Love, Two-step Butterfly and Butterfly 2 die, along with a scripture from Christmas Door set.

I am playing along with ODBD Shining the Light Challenge90: Anything Goes!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

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Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful (BBB18)!

2012-01-02T00:00:00.024-05:00

Happy New Year! Hope you are ready to Bring Back Beauty (BBB18) with some Bling! This month's challenge is all about the beauty of bling! Can I get a WooHoo!?! LOL! I love some bling!

For my card I am using Flourishes Irish Blessing stamp set. I stamped the bunch of shamrocks with Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock. I colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collection. I cut out and added an assortment of hues of green glitters to the little leaves. I finished off the greens with a few touches of clear for added shine. And, if that was not enough, I had to add a few black glitter cardstock Spellbinder die cuts in the corners. I finished with a few touches of black gems to the corners and to the bouquet of shamrock handle.

Check out what the rest of the team created with the

Beauty of Bling theme!

Heather
Yvonne

Iwona

Kathy

Beate

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Playing in a few other blog challenges!
Pile it On Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop Anything Goes
Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge Anything Goes
Tip Top Tuesday Challenge Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Anything Goes
Stampin' For the Weekend Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes

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Our Daily Bread designs January Release Blog Hop!

2012-01-01T08:00:00.016-05:00

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs January Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Julie's Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there, where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT Jan. 1 until 8pm EDT Jan 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Jan 3. Five blessed hoppers will win a $20.00 Gift Certificate for ODBD Stamps!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment. Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

Happy New Year! I have a card to share with you today. I am using several of the new sets released today. First of all, I decided to go a bit simple for the outside of my card. I am using the Bleeding Hearts image. This is the perfect size and fun to color. I added some subtle sparkle with a Sakura gel pen. I added a sentiment from Mini Tags 3. For the inside of the card, I decided to do a bit of a collage with the new stamps. I am using God's Love butterfly image stamp several times in a muted ink. I then stamped with some vintage photo a script background at an angle hitting and missing in spots for a more distressed feel. I inked the edges and added the Love scripture that comes in the set at the bottom perfectly placed using the Stamp a ma jig. I also added the quote at the top using the stamp a ma jig. There is still place to write in the middle. Love this look and effect.

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Blessings for a Wonderful 2012! From here, hop to Dawn's blog!

Betty

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Quote, Mojo, and a Trigger!

2011-12-28T17:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday, everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I still have my tree up. I usually do not take it down until after the new years, but I am thinking I may take it down early this year just to get the house straight. Anyway, I have a card to share with you today using some Verve and something NEW. I won some blog candy last week and was sent this wonderful package from ( Lynn Darda "From My Bungalow"). You can read about my win here. Woo Hoo!

Anyway, I got this really cool kit. I looked through the goodies and found these cool 4 X 6 transparencies that I just thought would make some really cool overlays to a card front. The one I chose to use for this card has some stitching on it(luv that), flourishes, and little tabs with Live, Laugh, and Love already there. All I had to do was stamp a Verve sentiment over it using Staz On ink. I am using Verve's Words of Wisdom stamp set. I used a mixture of a black and a purple ink only because my black Staz On pad is about dried out and my refill is empty. It has been awhile since I drug out the Staz On I am thinking. So, I stamped it and laid it over the card front. I used adhesive under the ribbon portion so it does not show through. I did feel the need to add a big honking bow and layer some of the From the Heart die set for a fun accent. I am using the Mojo221 Sketch and the Inspiration picture from this week's Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings for a Wonderful New Year!

Be sure to check out the Verve Blog for info regarding the Year End Stamp and Die Sale plus a little extra something something.

Betty

Supplies

Verve Stamps Words of Wisdom

Paper The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage cream, MME Collection

Ink Staz On black and purple, PTI chamomille

Accessories MS punch, dyed seam binding, PTI linen button, May Arts ivory twine, Verve's A Cut Above From the Heart die set, Transparency overlay

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD50)!

2011-12-22T10:42:00.001-05:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD50)! The Challenge this rotation is ANYTHING GOES! The Anything Goes part means exactly that, too! Any stamps, any colors, any sketch, or any embellishments. Just stamp, create, and have fun! If you use ODBD stamps, your name will be entered twice for one entry. Since it is Christmas and New Years, the winner will be chosen by random.org. Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chances of winning! Have a Merry Christmas and a Very Blessed New Year!

Happy Thursday! It is almost Christmas! Kids are out of school finally. Yesterday was there last day. For today's card I am using ODBD Mother's Day and Simple Things with ODBD Poppy die and Vintage Border embossing plate.

I am using Prima Romantique designer papers. I embossed the poppy flower in gold and die cut. I colored with copics. I am using the sketch from this week's Card Patterns 146.

Check out some more samples by ODBD designers.

Angella Crockett
Sue Worthington
Sabrina Jackson

Lori Ulrich

Julie Warner

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Birthday Wishes for YOU!

2011-12-16T18:47:00.004-05:00

I have a sweet Birthday card for a special little person in my life that is celebrating her big day tomorrow. The Big 4! Four years old, that is! I am using MOJO Monday Sketch 219 for this card. I combined some Verve stamps to create this fun background papers with all the layers in the sketch.

For the background I used some of the flowers from Dream Big, Bloom and Grow, Hope Blooms, and Sunny Days. I also used the large leafy sprig from Bloom and Grow. I stamped the flowers using Mememto rose bud, pale pink, and PTI summer sunrise. The leafy stem was stamped in Memento Pear. For the vertical panel and circular panel I stamped the dotted background from Bountiful Backgrounds using Memento pale pink. I then use the scallop frame from Making a Statement and die cut it out with the Rounded Scalloped Frame die. For the focal image I stamped the heart image from Love Story onto some more dotted stamped background using Memento rose bud. I lightly colored with copics and added some glitter for accenting. The star is from Always on My Mind stamp set. I just inked up the star portion of the image and stamped inside the heart. I glitzed it up a bit as well. The sentiment is from Making a Statement . I stamped in Memento rose bud and stamped the grid background using pale pink. I added some stitching, paper piercing, some square gems, and a big loopy bow.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies

Stamps Verve

Paper The Paper Company kraft, SU newsprint, Flourishes Classic Ivory, PTI chartreuse and hibiscus burst

Ink Memento pear, rose bud, pale pink, PTI chamomile, chai, versamark

Accessories Reflections square gems, sewing machine stitching, paper piercing(sewing machine without the thread), foam tape, glue dots, glitter, quickie glue pen, spellbinders circles, PTI lots of layers die, VERVE A Cut Above Die Rounded Scalloped Frame and Elegant Leaves die

Playing along with a few blog challenges!

Scrappy Frogs Stitching
Inspire Me Fridays Anything Goes
Simply Create Too Embossing
Creative Craft Challenges Faux Or Real Stitching
Crazy Amigo Challenge Embossing
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge BINGO(center down: ribbon, flowers, and dies/punches)
Make it Monday always Anything Goes
Paper Pretties Ribbon
The Cutie Pie Challenge Cards/Sentiment
Corrosive Challenges -Anything BUT Christmas

ODBD Stamping In Time (SNTODBD49) and MORE!

2011-12-08T09:00:00.005-05:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD49)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is a repeat of the last. We are in crunch mode for mailings and gift giving so we are creating MORE Christmas cards, gift packaging, gift ideas or anything festive you can think of to share with a Christmas theme! Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps!

For today's card I am using ODBD Peace and Joy &Snowflakes Swirl Background with ODBD Custom Snowflake dies. I stamped the large snowflake that comes in the set using Versamark and gold embossed. I used the custom snowflake die and cut it out. I stamped the snowflake swirl background using versamark and embossed in clear. Love this subtle detail using black cardstock. I then added the scripture at the bottom using a stamp a ma jig for perfect alignment. I finished with a gold memory thread double bow topped with a gold pearl. I am using the sketch from this week's Card Patterns 144.

Check out some more Christmas creations by ODBD designers.

Grace Nywening

Lori Ulrich

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Here are the other challenges I am playing along with, too!
ABC Christmas Challenge anything goes
Make it Monday always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Anything Goes PLUS Glitter
Divas by Design anything goes
The Crazy Challenge - Anything goes
Come and Get It Challenges Anything Christmas
Freshly Brewed Christmas
Creative Belli winter/Christmas
Penny's Paper-Crafty Merry Christmas
The Paper Variety Christmas song inspired (The Snowflake Song)
Whimsical Wednesdays holiday plus sparkly
Cards und More must stamp Snowflakes
Crafty Sentiments Snowflakes
Creative Card Crew Tis The Season
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Snowflakes & Sparkle
Tuesday Throwdown Celebrate The Season
Let`s Ink It Up (Must use rubber stamp no digi) Christmas
Heart Song Inspirations Christmas
Paper Creations Ink "Bling It Up!"
The Pink Elephant Snowflakes and Sparkles
Whoopsi Daisy Snowflakes

Peace, Love, Joy! Mojo218 and MORE!

2011-12-07T00:11:00.003-05:00

Hello and happy Wednesday! I have a Christmas card to share with you today. I am using the Mojo Monday 218 Sketch. I am using Verve's newly released Bright Spirits, Winter Tree Plain Jane, Winter Fun Die, and Lovely Marquee Die sets along with Love Story stamp set and Classy Label die.

It is so fun to play with the different stamp sets and coordinating dies. So many possibilities. I used some MME Christmas papers, lots of gold glitter, seam binding, sewing machine stitches, and gold pearls to completed my card.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies
Stamps: Verve Paper: MME Christmas papers, Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock Ink: PTI Scarlet Jewel, Chamomille, Chai Accessories: Verve Cut Above Dies, seam binding, sewing machine, gold pearls, quickie glue pen, gold glitter, foam tape, dimensionals, half back pearl

Playing along with a few blog challenges!
Addicted to Stamps Christmas Cupcake Craftroom Christmas Traditons (trimming the tree) Digi Stamps 4 Joy Christmas, no animalsThe Ribbon Girls ChristmasRaise the Bar Christmas Sarah Hurley Christmas For Fun Challenge Christmas Mad for Markers Christmas One Crazy Stamper Christmas Do you stack up Ribbon or something you can tie (seam binding)Simon Says Stamp Anything GoesCatch the bug 12 Days of Christmas Day 5 (Use Gold) Speedy the Cat challenge your favorite embellishment (gold pearls) Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays holiday cardSunday’s w/ Chrissy Anything goes

Our Daily Bread Designs December Release Blog Hop!

2011-12-01T08:00:00.013-05:00

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs December Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Teresa's Blog, you are in the right place! If not, you should start at the ODBD Blog so you don't miss a thing! There are lots of goodies up for grabs this month.... so be sure to follow the rules to qualify to win one of the prizes!

Here are the details of the Blog Hop:

The Hop will run 8am EST Dec 1 til 8pm EST Dec 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Dec 3.

   There will be SIX prizes of Choice of 1 FREE SET!!!
   Merry Christmas!!!

   Here is what you need to do to be in the drawing for these SIX prizes:
   Hop to each blog listed below, leaving a comment for each designer
   Return here to this post and let us know you completed the hop and
   left comments for each designer, or make note of any you could not
   comment on In this same comment, answer the question on the ODBD Blog.

Now on to the card I have to share with you today. I created a pocket tag card. I am using the newly released Simple Things set along with the new custom Clover die. I am also combining these new sets with a few past release favorites. For the textured background I am using ODBD Exclusive Vintage Border Embossing Plate. I am also using the Vintage Border background stamp lightly stamped over the tag along with the script image from Randi's Song stamp set to create a soft vintage collage feel. I am using ODBD Exclusive Tag die. I am using Spellbinder's Book Pages Two. I cut out all the frames and the pocket. I stamped the new clover image colored with copics and die cut. I stamped the quote and vintage collaged it up a bit. I added some sparkle, a few gold pearls, and topped it all off with some gold metallic memory thread. This quick and easy pocket card was made possible using Score-Tape and Scotch ATG adhesive.

As always thanks so much for stopping by! Your next stop on the hop will be Gemiel's blog! Happy Hopping and have a Blessed day!

Betty

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD48), CRE84FN, and MORE!

2011-11-17T09:00:00.008-05:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD48)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is to create Christmas cards, gift packaging, gift ideas or anything festive you can think of to share with a Christmas theme! Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps!

For today's card I am using ODBD Blessed Christmas and Ornaments stamp sets. I used ODBD custom poinsettia die for the focal image. I colored with copics added some sparkle and topped it off with a muted hue Prima flower to add more dimension and a vintage feel. I added a sentiment from and used the Quickie glue pen to add some sparkle. I finished with some pearls dyed to match using a copic marker. I have been creating many Christmas cards lately that use non-traditional Christmas colors. When I saw the CRE84FN colors, I just knew they would make a wonderful Vintage inspired Christmas card. I am using the colors from CRE84FN42 and Sketchbook 37.

Check out some more Christmas creations by ODBD designers.

Sabrina Jackson

Lorelie Kim

Grace Nywening

Lori Ulrich

Chris Olsen
Sue Worthington

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Playing along with a few other blog challenges

2 Sisters Anything Goes, Marks Finest Papers Your favourite technique (adding glitter to everything I lately), Paper Pretties Christmas with non-traditional colors, Sweet Stamps non-traditional Christmas Colours, Heart Song Inspirations Gold OR Glitter (glitter), Hooked on Crafts Punches and /or Diecuts, Make it Monday always Anything Goes, The Pink Elephant (White embossing on poinsettia die cut), Christmas Card Challenges used Christmas Holly(die cut), Stamptacular Sunday Must use a stamp and Punch It,

Betty

Merry and Bright! CC349 and MORE!

2011-11-15T00:01:00.009-05:00

Happy Tuesday! I am hosting the SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC349) this week. This week's trio of colors are Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze, and Calypso Coral. Check out the link to find out how to play along and what this week's dessert option is! I am using the sketch from Viva La Verve's November Week 1. Amy is the host! Great sketch, Amy! I am also playing along with Verve's Get Your Diva On! This month is Celebrate the Season! Check out the links to find out how to win some Verve!

For my card I am using Verve's Ornamental Christmas set. The newly released Bright Spirits, and Glad Tiding stamp sets. I used the new Cut Above Snowflake Tidings dies. Love these! I stamped the ornament with versamark directly to the panels and embossed in gold. I die cut a center circle using Spellbinder's circles. I then stamped the sentiment from Bright Spirits and gold embossed as well. I stamped two of the snowflakes from Glad Tidings in Ranger stormy sky and PTI berry sorbet. I die cut and added glitter. Finished with a few gold pearls, some stitching, ink distressing, and a double looped gold memory thread bow. I love the not so tradional colors on this for Christmas! Totally fun, huh?

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies

Stamps: Verve Ornamental Christmas, Glad Tidings, Bright Spirits

Paper: The Paper Company Kraft cardstock, PTI True Black, MME assorted dp, Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock

Ink: PTI chamomille, chai, berry sorbet, Ranger stormy sky, versamark

Accessories: Spellbinders circles, Verve Cut Above Snowflakes Tidings die, sewing machine, foam squares, glue dots, dimensionals, Quickie glue pen, Recollections and Stampendous glitter, gold embossing powder, Recollections gold pearls, metallic gold Memory Thread

Playing along with a few blog challenges!
2 Sisters Anything Goes, Do You Stack Up? Inspiration Picture* Song (Ring the Bells)Southern Girls Inspired by a SongChristmas Stampin' All Year Long must be Christmas (use a stamp that has never seen ink) Fabulous Friday embossing Floweret Christmas, Inspire Me Fridays always anything goes, Mami DoodlesChristmas, Totally Papercrafts Victorian, Wags 'n Whiskers Christmas, CCEE Stampers 3 Different Shapes on Your Card (rectangle,circle, snowflake shape) Crimbo Crackers Christmas Make It Sparkle, Paper Crafting Journey Embossing, Incy Wincy DesignsTic Tac Toe (3 dp, Christmas sentiment, stitching)

Bring Back Beautiful Challenge

2011-11-07T09:00:00.014-05:00

Hello and happy Monday! I am back with the girls at Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful Challenge! I am so thrilled to join this group of talented girls! I just could not give up my beautiful Flourishes stamps entirely. I love working for Flourishes. This months challenge is all about the Beauty of a Fold.

For my card I opted to go with my modified tent fold. It is smaller. 4.5 X 11 inches. Plus, I always have something dangling from the center in mine. This time I have a double sentiment diecut stamped front and back. This fold is fairly easy to do and can be done in stages for quick assembly and mass mailings! Got to love that! I am using Flourishes Vintage Postcard and Holiday Greetings. I stamped my images using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.

Tent style

Dual sentiments die cut and adhered together to dangle from center of tent.

Focal image inside of card.

Folds flat for easy mailing.

Check out the rest of the Bring Back Beautiful team to see which fold they chose and what they created.

Heather

Kathy

Cindy

Yvonne

Laura

Chupa

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges.

Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Buttons and Bows, Crafty Catz Weekly Anything Goes, Joyful Stamper Inspire me Fridays, Sassy Cheryls show me something, Heart Song Inspirations Anything Goes, Catch The Bug November Anything Goes Card Makin' Mamas cards only and die cuts, Crafty Catz Anything Goes, 4 Crafty Chicks Die Cuts, Crafting for all Seasons texture, Freshly Brewed Anything goes, Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes, Paper Take Weekly Anything Goes and a bit of bling(added glitter), All That Scrap Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes, Stampavie and More Anything Goes

Happy Anniversary and a Sketch For You To Try!

2011-11-05T08:00:00.015-04:00

Happy Saturday! It is the first Saturday of the month so it is time for another Sketch for You To Try! Verve is the sponsor this month so Jen asked if some of the Verve divas wanted to play along. Check out the link to find out how to win some Verve!

For my card I am using Verve's Love Story and I Heart U die set. I blended some patterns from MME paper pack. I used a spellbinder's frame for the layers and ink distressed and stitched all the panels. I die cut my letters and added the bird images from Love Story. I finished with a sentiment strip. I have an anniversary coming up in a couple of weeks. I am giving this one to my dh. I know it has some pink in it, but that is okay. Well, more than a little, but there are some blues too.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Stamps: Verve Love Story

Paper: MME dp, Flourishes Classic Ivory, The Paper Company kraft

Ink: PTI chamomille, chai, berry sorbet, aqua mist

Accessories: Verve Cut Above Dies (I Love U set), Spellbinders, foam circles, glue dots, foam dimensionals, sewing machine, prima flower

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD47)!

2011-11-03T09:00:00.004-04:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD47)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is all about using your favorite scripture on a card. I realize favorites change from time to time so the scripture could be your favorite one right now. Tell us why it is your favorite. Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps!

For my card I am using the newly released Warm Wishes along with Peace and Joy. I stamped the snow scene with adorable snowman with vintage cream ink and embossed in white. I die cut my image with Spellbinder's Heirloom Ornaments die. To keep with the vintage theme I stenciled some ranger antique linen along with some vintage photo ink. I added touches of Reflections snow glitter to the image for a subtle contrast to the warm tones. I also used some Prima Printery paper pad. Less traditional Christmas colors, but I really love the warm tones and vintage feel. I thought this snowman further expressed the scripture. What we "do" or "can do" with the good and perfect things we receive from God.

Check out the cards made by this rotation's Guest Designer, Kathy Roney , and some of the other ODBD Designers!

Lori Ulrich

Sabrina Jackson

Sue Worthington

Teresa Kline

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings,

Betty

ODBD November Release Blog Hop!

2011-11-01T08:00:00.020-04:00

Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs November Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Lori's Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links.

Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT Nov. 1 until 8pm EDT Nov 2.

The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Nov 3.

THREE blessed hoppers will win their CHOICE of ONE FREE SET, and

ONE very blessed hopper will win the GRAND PRIZE of their CHOICE OF THREE FREE SETS!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

For my card, I am using ODBD Gift of God stamp set. I layered some MME Christmas Collection designer papers. I love the horizontal pine cones with greenery image that comes in the stamp set. I decided to create a sentiment frame by stamping the image twice on top of each other with space between. The images are cut out so close that all I had to do was eyeball it to line it up. And, to my surprise the finish shape works fabulously with ODBD Custom Spellbinder's Elegant Ovals dies. LOVE that! I gold embossed and ink distressed the edges a bit. I layered with another Spellbinder's frame alternating with ivory and gold glittered cardstock. The Grand Calibur cuts the heavy weight glitter cardstock out like buddah! I am also using a frame from Spellbinder's Book Pages 2. I added some tiny gold pearls to the embossed framed areas. I finished with a triple look gold memory thread bow with curly ques to finish my card.

Now I’ll send you on your way! Your next hop is the ODBD Blog! Don't forget to answer the question!

November Diva Inspirations Blog Hop!

2011-11-01T07:00:00.005-04:00

Welcome to the November Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team is here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below and leave a little comment love for their Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee	6. Lynda
2. Betty	7. Shannan
3. Dawn	8. Sony
4. Jen d.	9. Susan
5. Jen T.

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, November 7
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

For my card today I am using Verve's Glad Tidings and Sunny Days sets. I am using the Mojo Monday Sketch. I stamped the tag image and embossed with white. I cut out with the Sweet Scallop die. I sponged some ranger Stormy Sky ink. I stamped the sentiment with some smokey shadow ink. I added some snow glitter to areas of the snowflakes center. I used the leafy sprig images from Sunny Days set. I stamped both the large and smaller leafy image using Ranger stormy sky ink. I used Verve's Cut Above Leafy Sprigs Die. To keep with some cool tones, I added some teal blue glitter to one, silver glitter to the other, and a snow glitter to the smaller, and silver glitter to one. I arranged the three around my seam binding blow. I added a few curly ques of silver memory thread and topped off my bow with a star burst.

A new month brings a new Stamp of the Month...

*At 40% off during the month of November, Poinsettia Christmas is one splendid deal!* And for more savings, check out our Sale page to see which timeless holiday sets are on sale during the month of November!
Save the Date! Our next release is just around the corner! Come countdown to our holiday release by joining us at our Release Party on Friday, November 11 from 9-11pm Eastern in our SCS Member Company Forum. Look for our New Release Spotlight Hops starting Wednesday, November 9 on the Verve Blog! As always thanks so much for stopping by! Betty *Supplies* Verve Glad Tidings and Sunny Days Paper: The Paper Company kraft, Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock, MME dp, Ink: PTI smokey shadow, chamomille, chai, Ranger stormy sky, PTI vintage cream Accessories: Spellbinders, cuttlebug snowflake ef, Verve Cut Above Leafy Sprigs Die and Sweet Scallop die, silver memory thread, dyed seam binding, foam tape, glue dots, reflections snow glitter, silver glitter, aqua glitter, glue pen, sponges, white embossing powder, star burst

Confident! VLV Sketch Challenge!

2011-10-30T16:55:00.003-04:00

Hope everyone is having a great relaxing Sunday afternoon. It has been a few days since I posted. My blog was deleted and it took a few days for blogger to verify that it was legit and not a spam blog! Needless to say I was freaking out just a bit. Anyway, all is good now and I have my blog back!

Today I have a Verve card to share. I am using the sketch for Week 5 VLV Sketch Challenge. Andrea is the host this week. Great sketch, Andrea! For my card I am using MME designer papers. I am using Verve's New Mercies, Beautiful You, and Philippians 1:6 Plain Jane. I am using Verve's Cut Above Flutter By die.

I layered some spellbinders. I added some stitching, a border details to center panel, ribbon accenting, and a stamped sentiment layered butterfly. I finished with some glitter, soft sponging, memory thread, and a few black gems.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

A few blog challenges I am playing along with today. Craft Your Days Away Autumn(colors) Sweet Stampin must Stamp Anything Goes Card Makin' Mamas cards only die cuts Inspire Me Fridays always anything goes Stamptacular Sunday Challenge borders and frames, Shelly's Images Tic Tac Toe (bling, FREE, kraft)Crafty Ribbons BINGO (handmade embellies, ribbon, gems)Crafty Creations fall palette Paper Shelter Challenge Anything goes Scrapbook Sisters Anything Goes, The Paper Players Anything Goes (add a fall element....leaves stamped under scripture)

Betty

Supplies
Stamps: Verve
Paper: The Paper Company kraft, Flourishes classic ivory, MME dp, PTI true black
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Ranger antique linen, PTI chamomille
Accessories: Spellbinders, Spellbinders book pages 2(border embossed trim), Verve Cut Above Die(Flutter By), sewing machine, sponges, foam tape, dimensionals, score tape, black memory thread, black gems, quickie glue pen, Stampendous glitter, May Arts gingham ribbon

Viva La Verve Christmas Wishes!

2011-10-22T14:04:00.002-04:00

Happy Saturday! I have a Verve Christmas card to share with you today. I am a bit behind with my Christmas cards for this time of year. I am using the sketch from Viva La Verve Week 3. Moe is the host for this sketch. Great sketch Moe. I am using Verve's O Christmas Tree and Merry Wishes stamp sets. I tried to keep this card sort of simple for easier mailing. I layered some MME Christmas designer papers and colored the wreath with copics. I had to add some colored glitter to make the wreath a bit more dimensional. I used Verve's Tiny Sweet Scallop die set to add the sentiment and keep with the sketch double focal elements. I finished with a seam binding bow, some olive Memory Thread curly ques, and a couple gold pearls. I am also playing along with SCS Inspiration(IC307) Challenge. Here is my inspiration pic.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD46)!

2011-10-20T09:00:00.007-04:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD46)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is all about cards with TAG! T= Thankful, A= Appreciation, G= Grateful. You can use an actual tag, create a card that is thankful, shows appreciation, or conveys gratefulness, or you can combine a tag with the themes. Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps!

For my card I am using ODBD's Faith and Mini Tags 1 stamp sets. I combined these sets with some Prima Londonberry designer papers. I stamped the image in Vintage Cream pigment ink. I embossed with detail opaque white embossing powder. I colored with copics and lightly distressed sponged the edges. I added a grateful sentiment tag, bow, and did a bit of stitching. I layered the focal image with Spellbinders. I am using the sketch at Card Patterns Sketch 137.

Check out some more samples from ODBD Designers!

Sabrina

Lori

Fran

365 Cards So Sophisticated
Charisma Cardz Embossing Scrapbook Sisters anything goes, Inspire Me Fridays - always anything goes The , Totally Gorjuss Bingo(Bows, Pearls(stickpin), bling(shimmer), Stamptacular Sunday Challenge Anything Goes, Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturdays Anything with Leaves, Crop Stop Challenge Leaves, Make it Monday Anything Goes

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

From Our Home to Yours at Christmas!

2011-10-17T15:54:00.001-04:00

I have a card to share today. It has been a really busy few weeks and finding time to craft is starting to feel like a luxury. I realized a few weeks ago that I am terribly behind in my Christmas card stash for this time of year. Today's card is just that. A way for me to add to my collection for mailing in early December.

My card today uses ODBD newly released Christmas Door set. I colored the image with copics and added layers of colored glitter to create added dimension. This is my new favorite thing to do. I am trying to come up with quicker cards even though the bow is still a part of the look and will cost more to mail. Today's card uses a kraft card stock base, but instead of layering for a background I added the MME Lost and Found Christmas paper directly to the base. Sort of fools the eye a bit. The other layers are smaller accent pieces as well as part of the focal image. I finished with some lace, gold pearls, bow, and gold ornate button with sentiment tag. I am playing along with this week's Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC80) to make a Christmas card and use ODBD stamps. I am also using colors from CR84FN40.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Swimming For Katie Renz Blog Hop & Fundraiser!

2011-10-11T00:00:00.003-04:00

I am absolutely honored and humbled to be a part of a community of designers who reach out from all over the world to connect with each other through paper crafting. It is paper crafting that has joined us, and when one needs help, we all join together and take paper crafting to a whole new level! Katie, my prayers are with you and your family! I am cheering you on! Keep Swimming!

"From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family. Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support. In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale. Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

Here are all the items available for sale.

Keep Swimming Octopus
Peachy Clear stamp
$5.50 with free shipping

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp with SVG cut file
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Octopus DIGIstamp
$3.00 with instant download

Keep Swimming Mermaid DIGIstamp
$3.50 with instant download

Keep Swimming Ribbon Fish DIGIstamp and DIGIpapers
$5.00 with instant download

I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. If you would like to send Katie a card, her mailing address is:

Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913

Ashley Harris

Clare Buswell

Jessica Diedrich

Lisa Somerville

Charlene Merrick

Eva Dobilas

Judy Rozema

Sharon Doolittle

Tifany DeGough

Windy Robinson

Ashley Cannon Newell

Connie McCotter

Heidi Van Laar

Karen Maldonado

Lori Craig

Melissa Phillips

Tosha Leyendekker

Amy Kolling

Angela Thomas

Angelica Suarez

Angie Blom

Becky Oehlers

Betty Wright

Bev Gerard

Brenda Weaver

Carolyn King

Chari Moss

Charlene Driggs

Cindi Bisson

Claire Brennan

Corinna McGregor

Craft Critique

Karen Hunsaker (Rubbernecker Stamps Designer)

Keely Yowler

Kelly Schirmer

Keri Lee Sereika

Kim Hughes

Kimber McGray

Kittie Caracciolo

Kristin Eberline

Wendy Price

Hang in There! HOPE You Can Cling To!

2011-10-08T09:10:00.001-04:00

This card is for Hope You Can Cling To Challenge for Wanda Cullen's Hang In There Challenge taking place all month at SCS. For Wanda's challenge we are to create a card that has something hanging. I chose to have my hearts dangle!

For my card I am using Verve's Always on My Mind, Believe, and Tag Time stamp sets. The inside hearts were die cut with Verve's Jotted Heart die. I am using the VLV OCT2011 Week 2 Sketch. I combined some Victoria Gardens designer papers. I cut out a few of the words on one of the papers and added to the sentiment strip across the front along with a stamp word to create a fun sentiment strip. I added some stitching, glitter card stock, gold memory thread, and gold pearls to finish my card.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Verve
Paper: Flourishes Classic Ivory, The Paper Company cream, Victoria Gardens dp, glitter cardstock
Ink: Memento rose bud, PTI chamomille
Accessories: Spellbinders, Sizzix, Verve jotted heart die, gold memory thread, CAD, sewing machine, gold pearls, sakura gel pen

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD45)!

2011-10-06T09:00:00.018-04:00

It is time for ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD45)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is all about color! Fall Colors that is! Combine one, two, or more fall colors to your card or projects. Release your Autumnal hues!

For my card I am using ODBD's Full of Grace set from the Blessings Collection. I used Cheery Lynn's Kiwi doily die. I kept this card pretty simple and just chose one color of fall to focus on. I love the golds! I cut the kiwi doily out twice using The Paper Company's cream cardstock and layered. I ink distressed the edges and rolled them a bit for added texture and dimension. I think this photo really showcases all the intricate cuttings, piercings, and embossing that make these dies so amazing. I layered some Spellbinders. I ink distressed the center sentiment panel. I stitched the panels. I finished with a cream color seam binding bow, a prima flower, and two gold pearls. I am playing along with Moxie Fab World: Tuesday Trigger inspiration picture. Just love the warm golds and intricate doily look from the picture.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Playing along with some blog challenges! Craft Your Passion Anything Goes, Crafty Cardmakers Anything Goes, Make it Monday always Anything Goes, Creatalicious Challenges Anything goes, Craft 4 Eternity Anything Goes, Inspire me Fridays Anything Goes, Sew Many Cards Anything Goes, 4 Crafty Chicks Anything Goes, Southern Girls - Anything Goes, Penny's Paper Crafty Anything Goes,Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes, Whimsical Wednesday Anything Goes

Verve Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! FOR the CURE!

2011-10-03T08:00:00.053-04:00

Welcome to the October Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations and Release teams are here to start your month off right with a little Verve inspiration! Take a little peek at each of the fabulous blogs below and leave a little comment love for their Verve-alicious eye candy and you just might win some Vervey goodness of your very own!

1. Julee	10. Sankari
2. Betty	11. Teresa
3. Dawn	12. Andrea
4. Jen d.	13. Tosh
5. Lynda	14. Maureen
6. Shannan	15. Amy
7. Sony	16. Laurie
8. Susan	17. Jen T.
9. Charmaine

We've hidden a little mystery prize on one of today's hop spots, so be sure to leave a little comment love as you hop around for a chance to win!
Comment Deadline: 11:59pm Mountain, October 10
Prize: $30 gift certificate to Verve

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we're doing our part to raise awareness. We've got a special Think Pink SALE, with all in-stock stamps and dies 20% off October 1 - 16. And to sweeten the deal, Verve will donate 10% of proceeds from this sale to the
Susan G Komen For the Cure foundation.
A little something for you... a little something for the cure!

Happy Monday! I am using Verve's Believe and Words of Wisdom stamp sets. I combined the images with some Spellbinder's dies and Verve's Curvy Bookplate and From the Heart dies. I layered some MME Blush designer papers all in wonderful hues of pink. I used a dress form die and added a 1/4" grosgrain ribbon Breast Cancer Ribbon topped with a tiny heart and pearl. I added a seam binding bow and some fun pink and white pearls my dd bought for me with her own money! Cool, huh? She is only 17 so I thought that it was very thoughtful and sweet of her! I am using the sketch from MOJO Monday 209! As always thanks so much for hopping by!

I know no one whose family has not been affected by this terrible disease. In the past few years my family members have experienced a breast cancer scare and one a double mastectomy. I just know one day a little girl will walk hand in hand with her mommy into a museum and in a clear box will be the pink ribbon. The little girl will ask...."What was the pink ribbon for, mommy?" The mom will say...."It represented HOPE and the WORLDWIDE FIGHT for a CURE.....and, it WORKED!"

And last but not least, a new month brings a new Stamp of the Month...

At 40% off during the month of October, Harvest Blessings is one splendid deal!

Stamps: Verve

Paper: MME designer paper, The Paper Company kraft, Flourishes Classic Ivory

Ink: Memento Cocoa, PTI Chamomille

Accessories: Spellbinders Circle Hearts, border, sewing machine, Pearls, seam binding, foam circles, glue dots, score tape, PTI dress form die, grosgrain ribbon, Verve dies

ODBD October Release Blog Hop!

2011-10-01T08:01:00.008-04:00

Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs October Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Lisa's Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning. If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links.

Here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am EDT Oct. 1 until 8pm EDT Oct 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Oct 3. THREE blessed hoppers will win their CHOICE of ONE FREE SET, and ONE very blessed hopper will win the GRAND PRIZE of their CHOICE OF THREE FREE SETS!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes: Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.

Happy Saturday! Hope you are enjoying the HOP so far! For today I created a quick and easy gift bag with card ensemble. We always need a few quick and easy gifts at the ready just in case during the Christmas season.

For the card, I used some of My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Christmas papers. I stamped the Joy Tree image using versamark and embossed in gold. I love this image! So elegant and different with the different fonts and song shaped into a tree. I actually made the tree a wee bit smaller by using the Spellbinder's lacey pennant die to cut it out. I love this option. I added a picture so you can see how beautifully gold it is. I added a Spellbinder's border, to the top of the card and topped it off with a few gold pearls. I added a seam binding bow. I finished with a few gold pearls and gold memory thread bow. Please note the tiny stars in the background dp. It mimics the stars on the tree. Love that!

I made the gift bag from ivory card stock and stamped the Christmas Collage stamp in versamark and gold embossed. Cut out and adhered to the front of my bag. This stamp is so detailed and has the perfect look. It just completes the whole bag or card front with one stamp! Love that! I added some seam binding handles and a smaller Spellbinder's lacey pennant for tag that I lightly stamped in a different color with the same stamp. I stuff the bag with a few goodies and was done! I just fell in love with the hounds tooth print pencils I got in the dollar spot at Michael's. I thought I would add a couple of those in just in case some of you are looking for quick and easy teacher gifts.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

From here, hop to Dina's Blog!

ODBD Sneak Peek, CC342, and MORE!

2011-09-27T08:46:00.003-04:00

Happy Tuesday! I am hosting the SCS Color Combo Challenge(CC342) this week and we are having a Cherry Expresso Party! Check out the link to find out how to play along and to find out about the fabulous dessert option!

I am sneak peeking a couple new sets to be released on the 1st by ODBD called Christmas Tree Collage and Christmas Door! I pretty much stamped the whole image in Ranger Walnut Stain and highlight colored with glitter! I have started doing some accent coloring with glitter. It is fun and so easy to use with the quickie glue pen! The tree is actually covered in a kaleidescope Recollections tinsel glitter and looks really sparkly and textural. The tinsel glitter captures different light colors. The ornaments are glittered colored in some Recollections Bell and Icicle colors. The frame and flourishes are glittered colored in Recollections silver. SO MUCH GLITTER!

Here is a close up of the dimension and loads of sparkle. I just love this new Christmas Tree Collage image for making some quick cards with lots of impact! I topped this card off with a wonderful sentiment from the Christmas Door set. I used one of the tags in the Spellbinder's Tag Trio Three. If you are looking for flatter cards for cheaper mailing, the sentiment can be stamped inside. I dusted off my crimper for some added background texture. I added a few layers and popped up the collage panel, but those extras can be eliminated for easier mailing as well. I finished with a seam binding bow and silver metallic bow with curly ques and silver pearl! Try as I might, I am not sure I can personally eliminate the bow! LOL!

While I may not always list the Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, and Scotch ATG adhesive, these are part of my cardmaking and are as basic as cardstock and ink for creating finished cards.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am playing along with a few blog challenges!

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC78) Scriptures, Quotes, or Song! I went with a song! Silent Night! ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge(SNTODBD44)! We are distressing! I ink distressed the sentiment die cut! Fussy and Fancy try new technique (playing around with glitter coloring) Paper Shelter Challenge Anything goes Anything Goes Challenge Anything Goes Inspire Me Fridays always anything goes Stamp with Fun Anything Goes Crafty Ribbons Anything Goes Southern Girls Anything Goes Digistamps 4 Joy Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp dies or punches House of Gilli Embossing (crimper and label) Ooh La La Creations Punches/Dies

Supplies
Stamps ODBD
Paper SU early expresso, cherry cobbler, pool party, Flourishes Classic Ivory
Ink Ranger Walnut Stain, PTI chamomille
Accessories Spellbinders Tag Trio Three, crimper, Recollections tinsel glitter and fine glitter, foam circles, quickie glue pen, seam binding, silver memory thread, silver pearl

Hope! Mojo Sketch, Moxie Fab, and MORE!

2011-09-24T01:10:00.006-04:00

Happy Saturday! I have a Verve card to share today using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 207. For my card, I am using Verve's Sunny Days, Swan Song, and Hope Perches Plain Jane stamp sets. I layered some My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Collection designer papers for each of the panels and the background. I stitched and ink distressed. I used the smaller sprig image from the Sunny Days set along with Verve's Leafy Sprigs die. I layered a couple Spellbinder's petite ovals for the focal image and quote. I added my bow and a few touches of buttons to finish the card. I must admit that this sketch was a bit tricky for me. I had to position the front panel so that my birds and pennants still showed on the skewed panels.

This card is also for the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Challenge. I used the same colors, but focused on different values of the shades. I added buttons, pennant, stitching, and birds along with different patterns and textures.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges as well!
Addicted to Stamps stitching Creatalicious - anything goes Delicious Doodles Cute as a buttonCrafty Purple Frog Fall into Fall Crop Stop Building with BlocksDigi Doodle Shop’s Best Autumn colors (burgandy, browns) Mami Doodles All creatures great & small Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge Fall Pile It On Colors of fall (burgandy, browns) Stamp with Fun anything goes Ladybug Crafts Ink animals My Time To Craft L is for LAYERS Dream Valley Buttons Paper Creations Ink buttons or bows(both) Paper Shelter anything goes Stamp with Fun anything goes

Stamps: Verve's Sunny Days, Swan Song, and Hope Perches Plain Jane

Paper: The Paper Company kraft, Flourishes Classic Ivory, MME designer papers

Ink: Memento Cocoa, Ranger Brushed Cordaroy, antique linen, pumice stone

Accessories: Sewing machine, sponges, glue dots, foam circles, Spellbinders petite ovals, dyed seam binding, PTI buttons, memory thread, Verve's Leafy Sprigs die

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD44)!

2011-09-22T09:00:00.014-04:00

Happy Thursday, everyone! It is time for another rotation of ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD44)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is all about distressing! You can ink distress, paper distress, or a combination of the two! The choice is yours! Looking forward to seeing what you create!

For today's card I am using ODBD Bird and Butterfly Label and Path of Life stamp sets. I am using papers from My Mind's Eye A Beautiful Life paper pack. I used Spellbinder's Label 18 die for frame. I used the stamp a ma jig to position the scripture in the window perfectly. I ink distressed all of the designer papers and cardstock edges. I used ODBD Vintage Border Embossing Plate on the vertical designer paper panels and ink distressed the embossed areas for more definition. I combined some sewing machine stitching, seam binding, lace, and gold pearls with gold ornate button to finish my card! I am playing along with ODBD Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC77) Fall Colors or theme! I am playing along with My Mind's Eye Blog Challenge 27 Sketch!

Check out some more samples created by ODBD Designers!

Lori Ulrich
Sabrina Jackson
Grace Nywening

Lorelie Kim

As always thank so much for stopping by!

I am also entering this to the following challenges:
Anything Goes Challenge Anything Goes, Stamp with Fun Anything Goes, Creatalicious - Anything Goes, Make it Monday Always Anything Goes, Paper Shelter Anything goes, Stamp with Fun Anything goes, Paper Creations Ink Buttons or Bows, Addicted to Stamps Stitching, Card Cupids Anything Goes, Gingerloft Vintage or Distressed, The Squirrel & the Fox Anything Goes, Digistamps 4 Joy Anything goes, Paper Shelter Challenge Anything goes, Dream ValleyButtons, Incy Wincy Designs Distressing (distress inks around all layers), Kaboodle Doodles - Lots of Layers (6 total...card base is kraft with ivory and MME designer paper base front, three layered panels, focal image layered), Stamptacular Sunday just sayin’

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC136)!

2011-09-20T00:01:00.005-04:00

Happy Tuesday! It is time for Flourishes FTTC136 Challenge! I am the host this week! My challenge this week is "All Dolled Up." We are pulling out all the stops and playing dress up! All Dolled Up and going all girl with ribbons and bows, pearls and glitz, and anything else girly! Looking forward to seeing your All Dolled Up creations!

For my card, I am using Flourishes newly released Feminine Charm set. I stamped the dress form image onto Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock. I colored with Flourishes Copic Color Collection. I used some My Mind's Eye designer papers. I layered some Spellbinder dies and softly sponged some Memento pink in the center. I finished my soft elegant girly card with a seam binding bow, some silver pearls, sakura gel pen for sparkle, sponging, sewing, and a pearl centered silver button. Totally dolled this one up! Now it is your turn!

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate Cindy Heather Maki Silke Tammy
September's Guest Designer is Theresa Winslow!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Faithfulness, Mercy, and Love!

2011-09-18T15:37:00.001-04:00

It is a rainy cloud cover Sunday here in Eastern North Carolina! A great day for crafting! I made a card today using some new papers, new dies, and new stamps! Triple the fun! I am using ODBD newly released Tiger Lily set along with Randi's Song stamp set. I am playing along with ODBD Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC77) to use fall colors or a fall theme. I am also playing ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge(SNTODBD43) real or faux stitching.

I layered some Spellbinder's dies with the Cheery Lynn Kiwi doily die. However, for the doily die I chose to die cut it without all the cuttings coming out. If you choose not to use the metal shim. This way I get a solid image that has embossed cut areas. I love this look, too! I am using new Prima Romantique designer paper. I finished with some sewing machine stitching, lace, ink distressing, gold pearls, and seam binding bow with gold memory thread.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges today as well!

Creatalicious Challenges anything goes

Crafty Ribbons Anything GoesShelly's Images Anything Goes Di's Digis Designs Anything Goes Crafty Ribbons Anything Goes Inspire Me Fridays Always anything goes

Di's Digis Designs Anything Goes

Emerald Faerie Garden Pearls Tuesday Throwdown Pearls

Sugar Creek Hollow Vintage, Shabby Chic or Primitive Paper Play punches and dies

2 Sisters Lets get Sentimental

My Sheri Crafts Sew Simple

Jellypark Challenges Pass it on

L Paper Play Use 2 or more stamped images (script bg, sentiment, tiger lily)

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC135)!

2011-09-13T00:03:00.011-04:00

Happy Tuesday! Flourishes Timeless Tuesday(FTTC135) Challenge! Beate is the challenge host this week! Beate is challenging us to make a shape card or basic square card. Anything other than the standard A2. Looking forward to seeing what you create.

For my card, I decided to actually make a shape card since I make a lot of square cards. It was a little different for me to work with a shape. I decided to embrace it and layer it up! I am using Flourishes Warm Winter Wishes set for the sentiment. I am also using another sentiment from the With Gratitude stamp set that you can earn for FREE. I am using Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock.

I started out with a large scalloped hexagon Spellbinder's die cut and cut it out with one of the peaks at the top with the seam. I then cut out various patterns from my Authentique Splendid paper pad. I ink distressed all the panels and stitched them together. I added three Spellbinder's embossed hearts layered together for dimension. I used a tiny spool to create a spool message sentiment charm. I cut the strip of designer paper. I stamped the sentiment repeatedly across. I used some score tape to adhere the paper to the spool and started rolling. I added it to my card with metallic gold memory thread. Love this stuff!

I am using the sketch from Moxie Fab World: The Shape Sketch and the Tuesday Trigger photo for my color inspiration and bold patterns!

Check out what the rest of the team created!

Beate Cindy Heather Maki Silke Tammy
September's Guest Designer is Theresa Winslow!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges!

I Did It Creations Anything Goes One Stitch At A Time -Anything GoesPile It On Layer itStamp Something anything goes Inspire Me Fridays always anything goes Freshly Brewed something new (paper pack) My Mum's Craft shop lots of layers Little Red Wagon diecut Catch The Bug Punches or Dies Craft Us CrazyAutumn colors and Memory Thread fav new embellie Delicious Doodles Start Fresh (New Authentique paper pad, new spool idea with sentiment, shape card)Everybody art challenge flowers Fun with shapes what you want Ladybug Crafts Ink Anything goesStamp, Scrap & Doodle SaturdaysThank you Sentimental Sundays Autumn

Supplies
Stamps: Flourishes Warm Winter Wishes and With Gratitude
Paper: Authentique Splendid paper pad, Flourishes Classic Ivory
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, PTI chamomille, Memento bamboo
Accessories: Spellbinders, gold pearls, sponges, foam tape, gold memory thread,wooden spool, spellbinders, nestabilities, sewing machine

Your In My Thoughts! Viva La Verve and MORE!

2011-09-11T19:55:00.003-04:00

Happy Sunday! I spent some time in my craft room cleaning yesterday. It is a never ending job. Funny thing is, once it is cleaned I feel like stamping so another crafty mess. A vicious cycle. All be it a fun one.

This card is for VLV Week 2 Sketch Challenge. Amy Sheffer is the host this week. Fun sketch, Amy! For my card I am using Verve's Forever in Our Hearts, Amazing Wishes, and Tag Time stamp sets. I am also using Verve's Tiny Sweet Scallop dies.

I combined these sets with my new Prima Printery paper pack. I stamped the main image and added a few touches ebony glitter. I stitched and ink distressed the panels. I added a flower with some precut text leaves that I vintaged up a bit. I finished with a flower, layered tags, memory thread bow, and black gems.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Did It Creations Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time Anything Goes

Allsorts Flowers and Swirl

Catch The Bug Punches or Dies

Crazy Amigo Challenge Sewing
Pile It On Layer It
Crop Stop Use Spellbinders
Freshed Brewed Something New
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Alphabet Challenge P is for Pretty Pastels

Fun with Shapes & More (Anything Goes) must include die cut/punch

Delightful Challenges - Bling It

Supplies
Stamps Verve
Paper Flourishes Classic Ivory, PTI linen, Prima Printery dp
Ink PTI chais chamomille, Memento tuxedo black, Ranger antique linen
Accessories Spellbinders, sponges, foam circles, score tape, glue dots, Verve dies, black memory thread, prima flower, ranger ebony glitter, quickie glue pen, black gems, text leaves, CAD, nestabilities

ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD43)!

2011-09-08T09:00:00.012-04:00

Happy Thursday, everyone! It is time for another rotation of ODBD Stamping In Time Challenge (SNTODBD43)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps. The challenge this rotation is sewing!
You can use real stitches or faux ones. The choice is yours! Looking forward to seeing what you create!

For today's card I am using ODBD Porch and Pumpkin sets. I am using various papers from MME Lost and Found Collection. I have to say this is the best pumpkin with die cut ever! I love the size, shape, and intricate image details. Okay, maybe I am a little biased, but I had the best fun paper piecing these pumpkins. I love the intricate curly ques as well as the fabulously flowing leaves. The leaves are big enough to cut out and place for paper piecing ease. I also used copics to enhance the colors used with the designer papers. I love how this card turned out. I combined these fun pumpkins with a scripture from ODBD Porch set. I used Spellbinder's die for sentiment. I thought this scripture was perfect for this card in that while I was making the card I was thinking about how God gave us different color palette's for the seasons with different fruits and vegetables. I was just thinking about the pumpkin and how amazing it is. The many uses aside from eating pumpkin pie, but pumpkin seeds, decoration. It is truly one of those items that when you see it you just think fall harvest! I am playing along with ODBD Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC74) Dots or Stripes! I chose dots! I am using Chupa's Sketchbook Saturday 27 for today's card!

Check out another sample made by ODBD Designer

Grace Nywening !

As always thank so much for stopping by!

I am playing along with a few blog challenges today as well!
Crafty Boots Anything Goes

Make it Monday always Anything Goes

Show and Tell Anything goes

Woodware USA Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge Spots and/or Stripes

Card Cupids Card with Stitching

Marks Finest Papers Bring on the Bling

Clearly Inspired patterned papers

Some Odd Girl paper piecing

Crafty Creations stitching