My Baby Girl is Graduating!

Happy Tuesday!  I have a scrapbook page to share with you today.    My baby girl who is definitely no baby any more will be graduating in a few days.    I guess I need to go ahead and stock up on some kleenex.   I am so proud of her.    I thank God for all His many blessings and insight through the years.   I continue to pray for guidance and direction for the University years.    For this page I have scrap booked her Senior picture.  It is a 6 x 6 scrapbook page.  I like to scrapbook this size because I can always add it to a 12 X 12 page either as a stand alone or with other images or details.  This size always works in a crunch. 

 This page is for ODBD Shining the Light Challenge (ODBDSLC17).   The scrapbook challenge for May is to: create a layout of any size using ODBD stamps and the sketch below with a twist--you must also use circles.  

I started with some rich deep purple card stock.  I created some background paper by placing the words from ODBD Large Scrapbook Words set onto an acrylic grid.  I used versamark to stamp the words through out.  I went back in and filled in with the OXOX to comply with the added challenge twist to use circles.  I ink distressed the edges.   I stitched this panel to the base.  

The elements were done with a portion of the sentiment from ODBD Dreams set stamped and die cut onto a circle and layered with a circle.  For the other elements I used flowers to emphasize more circle twist requirements per the challenge.  I also added some green gems to the leaves for added circle requirements.  I finished with a handwritten flag at the top that I zig zag stitched  for added detail.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty 

Irish Blessing C4C!

Happy Saturday!   It is Saturday and it is time for another challenge with the Crazies over on the Crazy 4 Challenges C4C138! Barbara is the host and she is challenging us to create a one layer card.  We can use an accent die cut or ribbon, but it must be a true one layer.  Nothing but the base!    Check out the link to find out how to play along.

I normally do not do one layer cards.  However, for this challenge I decided to embrace it.  My first decision was to use ivory cardstock and try to cover as much of it up as I could with ink....lol!   Not really, but it was a place to start.  I decided to use Verve's New Mercies leafy image stamped in Ranger peeled paint and Memento New Sprout inks to show some depth of color.  I then stamped the Irish Blessing from Verve's Blessings stamp set with Memento tuxedo black.   I finished with some Ranger ink distressed edges and a simple gingham bowtie knot.  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Playing along in  a few blog challenges!

Inspire Me Friday's:  Anything Goes

Paper Playtime:  Friendship/Sentiment

Simon Says Stamp: Father's Day or Male
Make it Monday always Anything Goes
Tammy Scrapin Corner Show us your Distress
Love to Create Song Inspired (Whole World in His Hands)
One Stitch At A Time  Anything Goes

Supplies   
Verve's Stamps New Mercies and Blessings

Paper PTI Vintage Cream

Ink Ranger peeled paint, brushed corduroy,  Memento Tuxedo black, and  New Sprout

Accessories May Arts black/cream gingham ribbon

ODBD For the Love of Celebrations Hop!

For the Love of  Celebrations 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 For the Love of ODBD Celebrations stamp sets! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, go back to the ODBD blog for a full list of links.  One of the post is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday, June 6th at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the awesome inspiration using For the Love of ODBD Celebration sets!

If you got here from Fran's Blog you are in the right spot! 
 

For my card I am using ODBD Children of God.   I combined some MME designer papers to try to create a baby card that could work for either a girl or a boy.  I hope the added black adds a regal quality to a baby card.  I used on a portion of the image behind the scripture.  I just added a button on top of the gingham bow to kept it simple.  I am using the sketch for this week's Shining the Light Challenge(ODBDSLC109).  I turned it on its side for this card. 

  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Next on the hop is Rosemary's Blog! 

Betty

Supplies

ODBD Stamps

Paper MME dp, The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage crea and true black

Ink Ranger Brushed Corduroy, PTI vintage cream and kraft

Accessories Spellbinder's dies, foam tape, Scor-tape, glue dots, 1/2 inch black gingham, button, sewing machine, Vagabond

Butterflies! CC376 and MORE!

Happy Tuesday!    I am hosting this week's Splitcoaststampers Color Combo Challenge!  With the SU In Colors 2010/2012 soon to retire, I thought it would be great to pay homage to these wonderful hues. CC376: A Blushing Peach Crush Pizzazz Pirade!   The dessert option is to choose 3 colors.  However, if you are feeling adventurous, go ahead and try your hand at 4 or go all out with 5.   Check out the link to play along!

For my card  I am using ALL 5 colors!  I am using the sketch from Card Patterns 166.  This sketch allowed me to use different colors and patterns in the sections provided.  I did turn it on its side.  I layered some patterned papers and textured elements.   I am using ODBD Faith stamp set with the Custom Butterfly Branch die that goes with it.  I colored the butterfly branch with copics and added  a few gold metallic pearls.  I finished with a seam binding bow and a button.  With all these colors and patterns, I wanted to keep the embellishments simple.  

Just wanted to add that ODBD has Custom dies that are very detailed with intricate cutting.  While the final design looks hand cut because it is so detailed, trust me it is not.  This design was die cut with the ODBD Butterfly Branch die.  One pass through the die cut machine and it is done.  This is how detailed these ODBD die cuts are.  An amazing product. 

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty

Playing along with a few blog challenges.

Pile It On:  Patterns:  Mix your scales

Inspire Me Friday:  Anything Goes
Make it Monday  always Anything Goes
Stamp and Create  One for the Ladies
Stamps & Fun = Creativity  Anything Goes
Allsorts Buttons and Bows
Colour Me Creative Copic's Challenge  must use copic's- Anything Goe
Hotshot Crafts  Die Cuts
Delightful Challenges  Add ribbon
Little Miss Muffet Challenges  Anything goes
Truly Scrumptious  Anything goes
Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge  Tic Tac Toe (die cuts, buttons, ribbon)

Supplies

Stamps: ODBD  Faith

Paper:  The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage cream, SU in color dp paper pad, concord cursh, peach parfait

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories:   ODBD Custom Butterfly Branch die,   Sewing Machine, seam binding, foam tape, foam circles, Scor-Tape,  copics, MFT decorative oval doily, MFT border die, PTI impressions plate, PTI linen button, May Arts Ivory twine, gold metallic pearls

Wishing You! C4C137 and a MOJO!

Happy Saturday!   Since it is Saturday, it is  Crazy 4 Challenge C4C137 time!  Barbara is the host and she is challenging us to create a Birthday Card!  Easy peasy, right?  And, there is a cool prize up for grabs, too.  Check out the link to find out how to play along.

For my card, I am using Verve's Love Notes and Wishing You stamp sets.   I am also using Verve's Cut Above Classy Label die.  I am also using this week's Mojo Monday sketch241. 

I finally had a chance to play with this Baby Jane Cosmo Cricket paper pad.  I have not used this one yet.  Lots of fun patterns.   I layered two patterns for the background ink distressed and stitched.   I decided to go with a Spellbinder's medallion focal circle topped off with a shimmery star and the focal frame and sentiment.  Another touch of a shimmery star and this card was done.  Love how easily it came together.  For the inside, I stamped the coordinating sentiment and added some ink distressed scraps across the bottom with a shimmery dotted star topped with a mirrored star. 


As always thanks so much for stopping by!


Betty

Supplies

Verve  Love Notes and Wishing You

Paper The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage cream, Cosmo Cricket Baby Jane, red sparkle cardstock, silver mirrored cardstock, and silver sparkle dotted cardstock

Ink:  Ranger brushed corduroy, Memento rhubarb stalk

Accessories:  Spellbinder die, sewing machine, foam tape, scor-tape,  PTI star dies, Verve's Cut Above Classy Label die

Beauty of Dreams and a Quick Tip!

 Happy Friday!  I have a card to share with you today using the newly release set from ODBD called Dreams.  I am playing along with the ODBD Shining the Light Challenge ODBDSLC108 which is an inspiration challenge.  Still time to play along.

For my card I am using the sketch from Cardabilities #55.  I decided to go a bit vintage with this card.  I combined one of my favorite Prima paper pads.

For this card I decided to use some aida cloth. I die cut  two leafy stems with a sizzix die I have had for awhile.  I mounted the very fragile cut piece to some lightweight kraft card stock.  I then stitched the leaves a bit for added effect as well as to make sure it stayed attached to the card stock.  I ink distressed everything, stitched the edges, and added some colorful flower assortment, seam binding bow, and a few memory thread curly ques tucked in to further emphasize the floral arrangement in the inspiration piece.   Love how it turned out.  What do you think?  Ever use real aida cloth like this?

Quick Tip:   
The focal image quote was cut with a pinking shears die cut four times for each edge.  To give a more distressed quality as well as to make it look more like a fabric swatch I used a really OLD cutting plate with the paper side to show face down on the cut up plate so the little cut marks would show.  I inked up to make them stand out even more.  So....for added distressing do not throw out those cut marked plates.  Thought I would share!


As always thanks so much for stopping by!


Betty

Playing along with a few blog challenges

Hooked on Crafts   Flowers
Make it Monday always Anything Goes
Stamp and Create  One for the Ladies
Tammy Scrapin Corner Show us your Flowers
Love to Create Bingo  (Ribbon, Punches, Flowers)
Great Impressions  Anything goes
One Stitch At A Time  Favorites (memory thread, stitching, seam binding, premade flowers, dp)
2 Sisters Make it girly
Crafty Emma Anything Goes
Truly Scrumptious   anything goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show  Anything Goes

Supplies

Stamps  ODBD  Dreams

Paper PTI vintage cream and scarlet jewel, The Paper Co kraft, Prima Romantique dp

Ink PTI scarlet jewel, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories MS border punch, PTI pinking shears border, sewing machine, flowers, memory thread metallic gold and natural, PTI ripe avocado button, olive seam binding, foam tape, foam squares, glue pen, glue dots, gold pearl
 

Thanks So Much! Crazy 4 Challenges and some Great News!

Happy Saturday!  I have some exciting news to share!  The ladies over at Crazy 4 Challenges have asked me to join the team!  It is official!  I am part of the Crazies!  WooHoo!  

 This month Barbara is the host!  This week's Crazy 4 Challenge-C4C136  Barbara is challenging us to an inspiration piece!     I am also using this week's Mojo Monday sketch240 for my card.

For my card,  I tried to pick out pattern papers that sort of mimicked the look of the fabric.  I am using some Cosmo Cricket Evangeline dp.  I heavily ink distressed not only the edges but also the whole panel to tone down the vibrancy a bit so I could mix more patterns together without them clashing too much.  I kept with the circle theme by adding layers of circles as well as some open work with the larger frame in keeping with the bowl design.   I finished with some metal detailing since bowl is metal,  a loopy bow, and butterflies to add more dimension and pattern.   I am using Verve's Thankful Accents, Small Celebrations, Blue Skies (smaller butterfly), and  All Aflutter Plain Jane.   I am also using Verve's Cut Above All Aflutter and Ribbon Banner die sets.


As always thanks so much for stopping by!


Betty

Supplies 

Stamps: Verve's Thankful Accents, Small Celebrations, Blue Skies, and  All Aflutter Plain Jane
Paper:  The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage cream, Cosmo Cricket Evangeline dp, 
Ink: Ranger brushed corduroy, antique linen, Memento cocoa, PTI autumn rose

Accessories:  Verve's Cut Above All Aflutter and Ribbon Banner die sets, Spellbinder's Circles and Petite Scalloped Circles,  MFT decorative doily die, seam binding, metallic dew drop, metallic halfback gold pearls (Pizzazz Aplenty), copics, gold metallic memory thread, PTI linen button, foam tape, glue dots, Scor-tape, glue pen

ODBD For the Love of Spellbinder's Compatible stamp sets HOP!

 

For the Love of Spellbinder's Compatible 

stamp sets 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 For the Love of ODBD Spellbinder's Compatible sets! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, go to the ODBD blog for the full link list.  One of the post is a hop hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday,May, 23rd at 6 pm.  The winner will be announced May 24th!  Enjoy all the awesome inspiration using For the Love of ODBD Spellbinder's Compatible sets!

If you got here from Silke's Blog you are in the right spot! 
 

For my card I am using ODBD Eternity stamp set along with ODBD Custom Elegant Oval Spellbinder dies.  I included a quote from As You Graduate stamp set.

I decided to combine kraft with soft yellow and cream for this card.   I stamped the frame into onto cream cardstock using kraft ink.  The kraft frame I used vintage cream ink.  I die cut both and ink distressed the edges.  For the cream one, I sponged Ranger scattered straw ink.  I stamped the quote using a Stamp a ma jig for perfect placement.  I finished with dyed seam binding bow, flower, stick pin, and another quote using the Eternity set. 

  

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  

Next on the hop is Sabrina's blog! 

Betty

 

I am using the sketch from  Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #58 for for my card.

Supplies

ODBD Stamps

Paper Teresa Collins Carolina Breeze dp, The Paper Company kraft, PTI vintage cream

Ink Ranger Brushed Corduroy, PTI vintage cream and kraft

Accessories Spellbinder's dies, foam tape, Scor-tape, glue dots, dyed seam binding, Recollections flower, stick pin, kraft candy with foam dot, MFT decorative doily border die

Flourishes BBB22 Challenge and a QUICK TIP!

Welcome to another month of Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful Challenge!  (BBB22)!  As spring begins to sprout in many parts of the world, let's honour nature by showing off the beauty of what we find in the garden. Pick your favorite flower and make it the centerpiece of your card or creation!  For this challenge we will pick  from all the participants one true beauty favorite who will be asked to join the team for the next month's BBB Challenge, so play along and let's see all those beautiful Garden creations!


For my card today I chose the lovely Magnolias.   I have always been in awe of the magnolia flower.  It is so big and majestic yet flowery, feminine, and fragrant.    I also combined this flower set with the newly released Antique Lace background. 


For the background I inked up the Antique Lace background with Versa mark and clear embossed.  I love this look on any card stock, but really appreciate it on dark rich colors.  Here, I used expresso.  

For the magnolia, I really wanted to go with a sun-kissed color.  The golden sun shining from low in the late afternoon sky reflecting the rich tones from this beautifully crafted ivory flower.   I used Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock, Memento Tuxedo black, and Flourishes Copic Color Collections.  I inked one image and stamped to my Spellbinder's Romantic Rectangles die that I already cut out and ink distressed with Ranger Antique Linen ink.   I then stamped two more images and colored.  I cut out both.  For one layer I used the whole image cut out.  For the top layer I just used the larger magnolia flower and smaller flower to the right.  I used foam tape to add dimension between layers.  I finished with a sentiment die cut.  I stamped another one of the images from the set directly to the sentiment tag using Ranger Brushed Corduroy stamped off once for a lighter effect.  I then stamped the sentiment using Ranger Walnut Stain ink to mimic the rich tones from the expresso card stock background.

I finished the card with some touches of golden glitter on my magolia, a distressed inked wrinkled ribbon bow, gold metallic curly que memory thread, and pearlized button from my stash.  Love how it turned out!

I love seam binding and wrinkle ribbon.   These products are very similar.   I love the weight of it, the texture, and the versatility.  While I love to dye my own seam binding with inks and such, sometimes I really have to work in a pinch.  For those times, I have a quick tip to share.  I use Ranger Ink Blending tool, replacement foam, and Ranger inks to slightly ink distress it to alter it a bit.  It is fast and gives a rich vintage distressed feel to any color in a snap.  Dries fast and I can alter how much or how little with just the swipe of the blending tool.  Thought I'd share.  The picture up top shows a close up of the tag as well as my ink distressed seam binding.   

Flourishes Copic Color Collection

Flourishes Copic Color Collection

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Make sure to check out all the other beautiful creations from the Bring Back Beautiful Designers!

Betty Wright  (you are here)!
Claudia Rosa
Iwona Palmountain
Kathy Jones
Linda Duke
Naomi Gong
Yvonne Hagane

Betty

I am playing along with a few other blog challenges!

Crazy 4 ChallengesC4C135:  Gardening/Great Outdoors

Simon Says Stamp and Show:  Your Favorite stamps (flowers)! 

The Stamp Man:  Favorite Technique (paper tole)

Just Keep on Creating:  Anything Goes

Make it Monday:  Always Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp:  Birthday

 

May Divas Inspiration Hop!

Welcome to the May Diva Inspirations Blog Hop! Our Diva Inspirations team is here 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.
 

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

Happy Saturday!  I am here with a card to share for this month's Diva Inspiration Hop!  I am using this week's VLV May Week 2 sketch!   Charmaine is the host!  Love this sketch, Charmaine!

For my card today I needed a birthday card for my baby boy!  Except, he is not a baby anymore.  He  has technically not been a baby for a long time.  However, today, he becomes a teenager!  WOW!   The Big 13!   Where did the years go?  I am still having a hard time believing it.  It seems like just yesterday he was just toddling around.   So, here is my very "manly" card for my little guy who is actually taller than me already!  Have A Happy Happy 13th Birthday, my son!


I combined Happy Days with the newly release Small Celebrations set.  I combined these sets to create what I call sentiment building.   I also love the large words that come in the Happy Days set that I used to create a soft muted background panel for my sentiment.  I have used this set a few times for this look.    I used Verve's Cut Above Charming Banner die to create a clip like detailing to house my baby bracelet bead letters.   I distressed most of the edges with distressing tool and ink, added a strip of stitched ribbon, and topped it off with a textured button. 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Next on the hop is Jackie!

Betty

Supplies

Stamps Happy Days and Small Celebrations

Paper PTI vintage cream,  The Paper Company kraft, PTI true black, Echo Park Times and Season

Ink PTI scarlet jewel and ocean tide, Ranger brushed cordoroy and walnut stain, Memento tuxedo black

Accessories Spellbinders,  foam tape, glue dots, PTI fine linen button, seam binding, stitched ribbon, corrugated cardboard(recycled),MFT numbers die, baby bracelet beads, Verve's Cut Above Charming Banner die

Thanks a Bunch!

Happy Friday!  May the 4th be with you!  That is my corny Star Wars joke that I only get to use one day a year! Thought I'd share!   I have a Verve card to share with you today using this week's Card Positioning Systems sketch 263.

I am using Verve's newly release Joyful Blooms with Bloom & Grow stamp set.  I am also using the coordinating Cut Above Joyful Bloom and Elegant Leaves dies. I also used the newly release Ribbon Banner die for my sentiment. 

I just love these flowers!  Stamping them in pigment ink directly to fun designer patterns and white embossing then die cutting and layering just makes for a quick and fabulous card element.   I added dimensionals between the floral layers for added dimension and topped them all off with a pearl.  I finished with a slightly altered in sized Ribbon Banner die for the sentiment.  Love this die cuts versatility.


As always thanks so much for stopping by! 


Betty

Stamps: Joyful Blooms with Bloom & Grow 

Paper: This and That dp, PTI vintage cream, SU cherry cobbler and expresso

Ink:  Memento rhubarb, PTI vintage cream and ripe avocado, Ranger brushed corduroy

Accessories:  white ep, heat gun, pearls, foam tape, dimensionals,  sponges, Cut Above Joyful Bloom, Elegant Leaves, and Ribbon Banner dies

Playing along in  a few blog challenges!

Inspire Me Friday's:  Anything Goes

Stamp Man Challenge:  Favorite Technique (stamped dp white embossed die cut flowers)

Paper Playtime:  Anything Goes!

Stampin' for the Weekend:  Layers

Shopping Our Stash:  Mother's Day/girly
Tuesday Alchemy:  May Day

Congrats! The Best is Yet to Come! MFT Sketch 70!

Happy Thursday!  I just purchased me some much wanted MFT die-namics!  WooHoo!   I got them in the mail yesterday and just had to play!  I am using the MFT Sketch 70.  

For the focal image I am using a Pure Innocence Out on a Limb set.  I do not have many people stamps.  I layered my PI girl with the Decorative Doily die. I colored with Copics.   I am also using one of the rolled flower dies.  The sentiment comes from the free set I got with purchase Clearly Sentimental about Anniversaries.  Now, I used the sentiment that could work for anything really.  I added Congrats inside so this card could be used for a graduation card for a girl. 

For the two separate panels on the left side of the sketch, I chose to use the negative space cut from the notebook edge.  I just love it when I can get two looks or possibly more from one die cut.  I cut two notebook edges.  I used the negative space not the actual notebook edge cut.  I then wove those two pieces together to get the look I wanted.  I layered with a piece of coordinating designer paper.  I love how it sort of looks like an eyelet stitch.  Not sure that is the correct term, but it does look like a stitch.

For the inside I went with CONGRATS.  I just had to have the new capital letter die-namics alphabet.  I love the size.  I layered the letters with dp and some lightweight kraft cardstock for added dimension.  The top and bottom panels I used the decorative doily border die.  I love the look on the bottom when I layered two facing. 

Anyway, thanks for letting me indulge with some newbies!  As always, thanks so much for stopping by!






Betty

Playing with a few blog challenges!
Deep Ocean Challenge  Use punches & dies
LEJ Designs SIO  Anything Goes
Paper Take Weekly  Anything Goes
Creative Mondays Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts  Anything Goes
Make it Monday  Always Anything Goes
Paper Playtime  Anything Goes
Crafty Ann's  Stitching (faux with die cut)
Stamp Man Shabby Chic / Distressed