Congrats GRAD! Crazy 4 Challenges!

 

 

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C187).  

This week's challenge is NO pattern papers
allowed unless you stamped it! 

 

For my card I am using Verve's Bountiful Backgrounds, Snow Wonderful, Small Celebrations, and Thankful Accents stamp sets. I  also used Verve's Cut Above Scalloped Trio Trim, Occasion Frame, and Goodness Flowers dies.

For my card I used Bountiful Backgrounds polka dot image and Snow Wonderful border image to create my stamped backgrounds.  I then used Thankful Accents set to create a frame for my Occasion Frame die.  I layered the Small Celebrations frame with the Goodness Flowers die and stamped a sentiment inside.  Love how it turned out.   I finished with a bow using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection in Cotton Candy.  I am using the sketch from this week's MojoMonday294.  I turned it.
 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, true moss, pink blush
Memento  pistachio, pink, and tuxedo black, ranger brushed corduroy,
Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies, dimensionals, PTI button,  pearls, Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection

No Small Miracles! C4C186 with a sketch!

 

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C186).  

This week we have a Sketch! 


 

 

For my card I am using Verve's No Matter What and Wonderfully Made stamp sets. I  also used Verve's Cut Above Scalloped Trio Trim die.

For my card I blended some fun pattern papers from my paper collection.  I stitched some of the edges and added  some glitter coloring on the focal image.  I finished with a bow using Verve's Polka Dot Basics Ribbon Collection in Licorice Cream.
 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow
• Tammy Hershberger

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, dp
Memento  morocco, ranger brushed corduroy, PTI golden and ocean tide
Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies,  foam tape, Scor-Tape, sewing machine, Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection

You Make Me Smile! Crazy 4 Challenges C4C185!

 

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C185).  

This week we have an Inspiration Photo!  

 

For my card I am using Verve's Surely Goodness and Smile Plain Jane  stamp sets.  I also used Verve's Cut Above Banner Bundle, Rounded Scallop, and Goodness Flowers dies along with the newly released Occasion Frame die.  

For my card I focused on shapes, colors, and textures.  I thought the background pattern I chose focused on the starfish shape in inspiration picture.  I chose to emphasize some orange pattern papers in different hues and patterns.  I continued with added textures from the soft felt stitched starfish from picture to the contrasting rocks underneath with distressed edges, stitching, rounded corners, sharp corners, and dimension.   I masked the Smile Plain Jane stamp.  I stamped the Make Me Smile portion in Morocco Memento ink.  I then masked the banner portion and inked with Ocean Tide ink.  I cut this banner out by hand and layered over one of the Banner Bundle dies.  I then stamped the coordinating flower from Surely Goodness in a

soft golden yellow ink.  I then used the largest flower with leaves and stamped directly to the coordinating die cut image from pattern paper.  I added a some coloring touches to the leaves with Spectrum Noir markers.   For the bow I used Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection in Cream.
I am using this week's Mojo292 Sketch.



 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak  
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow
• Tammy Hershberger

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, dp
Memento  morocco, ranger brushed corduroy, PTI golden and ocean tide
Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies,  foam tape, Scor-Tape, sewing machine, Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection

For the Love of Patriotism and Service!

 

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni feature of For the Love of Patriotism and Service!!  This month the Alumni team will be sharing creations made with sets that focus on Patriotism and Service!  While we are including the cards and sets used by the designers for their creations, I know the designers would appreciate if you would click on the links below to leave them a little love as well.

For my card I am using Our Daily Bread Designs, I Pledge Allegiance stamp set.  I decided to keep it real and simple, but very poignant in black and ivory.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

 

 

 

 

May Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to our Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Verve Inspirations Team to breathe new life into some much-loved stamps and dies. And there's a PRIZE up for grabs, which might just come in handy for the new stamps and dies Verve is releasing on Friday, May 10! So be sure to leave a little shout out in the comment section of each blog as you hop about to be entered in a drawing for a $30 gift certificate to Verve Stamps! Check out all the details and prize info over at the Verve Blog.

	1. Julee	7. Sankari
	2. Amy	8. Sarah
	3. Anya	9. Sony
	4. Betty	10. Susan
	5. Jessica	11. Tiffany
	6. Karen

Happy Sunday!  I have a Birthday Cheer card to share today.  I  played around with some fun bold pattern papers from my stash.  I am using Verve's Borderline and Big Wish stamp sets.  I combined these stamps with Verve's Curvy Bookplate die and matching Mini Bookplate dies.
 I stamped the frame and sentiment in a Memento nautical blue.  I popped up each frame layer for added dimension.  I added a few die cut stars from Verve's Cut Above Starry die in coordinating pattern paper.  A quick and easy Birthday card perfect for a guy!

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Jessica is next on the hop!

Betty

 

Loving Kindness! C4C and More!

 

 

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C181).  

This week is all about WOOD!  

Use either real wood, stamped wood, wood elements or decorative paper

For my card I am using Verve's Psalm 63:3 Plain Jane and  Blessing stamp set.  I also used Verve's Cut Above Banner Bundle and Rounded Rectangle dies.   I combined some designer papers, stitching, and ink distressing.  I like the contrast of the silver doily to the vintage ink distressed papers.  However, I thought that the images of clocks, keys, and silverware as well as scrollwork all lend themselves to a metal so the silver doily accent works.  For my wood element I used a half of a popsicle stamped with the flourished image from Verve's Blessings. Topped the card with a bow and a few silver pearls. For the bow I used Verve's Signature Ribbon Collection in Cream.

 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by! 

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, dp
Memento  tuxedo black, ranger brushed corduroy
Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies,  foam tape, Scor-Tape

My dad......

 

Isaac Franklin Davis

June 11, 1938- March 30, 2013

My dad passed away suddenly yesterday.  We are all still in shock.  I will write more later once I can collect my thoughts about this amazing Christian, husband, daddy, and friend to many!  There is comfort in knowing he is celebrating this Easter in the company of Jesus!

Please keep us all in your prayers at this time.  Especially my mom.  It has always been the two of them. Thanks so much.

Have a Blessed and Wonderful Easter!

Betty



 

Easter Wishes and a Twisted C4C with a Mojo!

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C179).  



Let's Twist Again like we did last summer! The focus this week is on the word twist ... Create some form of card that has a twist in it, it could be a twisted card, twisted easel card, twist a flex card etc.

For my card I am using Verve's Hoppy Easter stamp set.  I also used Verve's Cut Above Banner Bundle and Flourished Trim dies.  I am using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch286.

Twist!   I have never made a card with a twist before that I can remember.  Anyway, I chose to create a Twisted Circular Easel card!  Thank goodness for Splitcoaststampers and Beate's wonderful tutorial!  This was so easy I may try it again!  The hardest part was taking the photo.  No kidding!

 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a Blessed and Wonderful Easter! 

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, SU dp
Memento  tuxedo black, ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies,  foam tape, Scor-Tape

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. 

• Lisa
• Tosh
• Deb
• Silke
• Betty
• Connie
• Chris
• Lori
• Grace
• Our Daily Bread Designs Blog

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

Grace! C4C, Inspiration Sketch, and MORE!

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the C4C blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C178).  

Triangles! - include a triangle of some sort on your 

card or project. Your card/project could be a 

triangle shape or you could just include a triangle 

somewhere on your card ..... Your choice!

For my card I am using Verve New Mercies, Making a Statement, Grace Plain Jane,and Tag Time,  stamp sets.  I am also using some Verve Cut Above Loopy Blooms and Flag It dies.  

 

I must admit that at first the triangle theme had me a little stumped.  Then, while perusing Pinterest for some spring fashions, I came across this cool clutch.  I thought it was the perfect inspiration for a cool triangle card sketch.  So, here is my take on a sketch from inspiration!  Which has given me an idea for more Inspiration Inspired Sketches.  I will be doing this again!


 

Check out what the rest of the team did with this week's challenge!

• Andrea Murdock
• Barbara Anders 
• Betty Wright (<---ME...you're here) 
• Cindy Haffner
• Frances Byrne
• Jessie Rone
• Joanne Grzelak
• Joycelyn Turner
• Kelli Hull
• Kristine Reynolds
• Silke Kittmann 
• Silke Ledlow

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Supplies 
Verve Stamps
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, MME dp
Memento  tuxedo black and sprout, ranger brushed corduroy, PTI berry sorbet and harvest gold

Accessories  foam circles, Verve's Cut Above dies, sewing machine, foam tape, Scor-Tape


Challenge Playing!
Inky Impressions Flowers 
2 Sisters  Flowers for Spring 
Whimsy Inspiration  Stitching
LEJ Designs Add A Flower/s
Crafty Boots  Flowers
Sentimental Sundays (must include a Sentiment)  Anything Goes 
Love to Create  Anything Goes
Make it Monday  always Anything Goes
Pause, Dream, Enjoy Anything Goes
Stamp with Fun Anything Goes  
One Crazy Stamper anything goes
Through The Craft Room Door Anything Goes
Tuesday Alchemy Anything Goes
Bearly Mine  Anything Goes