For the Love of Easter Hop!

For the Love  
of  God's Love 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 Easter! 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, March 13th, at 6 pm.   Enjoy all the beautiful designs featuring For the Love of Easter!

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

For my card I am using ODBD The Lord Has Risen, Grunge Cross single,  and ODBD custom Grunge Cross die.   I stamped the cross using Memento peanut brittle ink.  I die cut using ODBD Custom Grunge Cross die.  I inked the edges and added a tonal gem to the center.  I stamped the scripture from The Lord Has Risen set.  I finished with a seam binding bow topped with a resin flower.





As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is the fabulously talented Lisa's blog.

Betty


I just wanted to say it was by the Grace of God that this post happened at all.  A couple of weeks ago I could not go live for the Love Hop due to router issues. Wednesday,  my lap top crashed!  Last weekend my camera refused to keep a charge.    I took this picture with my phone camera.   I apologize for the quality as I had to use my son's laptop for editing.  Again, I thank God for helping me with this post!  I truly hope it is a Blessing to someone!  I kept repeating the scripture!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop and MORE!

Happy Monday!  I got home from school and found a PTI package in my mailbox that I just needed to ink up!  Perfect timing since today is Papertrey's Monthly Blog Hop and a Make It Monday 105 Glitter Trim Challenge!

I combined some autumn rose with several PTI dies and stamps to create my "monogrammed"  card.  I am using a letter, but the "U" really stands for "you" to play off of the sentiment.  I used my small rick rack die for some glitter effects edging as well as touched a few places on my die cut flower. I decided I really love these new card topper stamps.  Makes making a quick card easy peasy.


As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty


Please excuse this photo....my camera has been acting up lately.  The battery is not keeping a charge so this photo was taken with my phone!  

Beautiful! 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(C4C174).  

This week's challenge is all about Texture!    

Use lots of different textures on your 

cards.   Get Textured!

For my card I am using Verve's newly released So Fluttery and Beautiful Plain Jane sets along with one of the flourished images in the Blessings stamp set.  I am also using Verve's Cut Above Flutterby die and Signature Ribbon Collection seam binding in Water! 
For my textures, I used glitter, die cuts, binding ribbon, resin flower, and two different embossing folders.

I am using this week's Mojo Monday sketch 281. 
 
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 and true black, We R Memory Keepers Antique Chic dp

Memento pink and tuxedo black, PTI aqua mist, true avocado
Accessories sewing machine, scor-tape, foam tape, dimensionals, spellbinders circles and petite scallop dies, Verve's Ribbon Collection seam binding, and Verve's Cut Above die, glitter, quickie glue pen 


Crafty Catz   Dies and Punches
Inspire Me Fridays Anything Goes always
Forever Friends  Animals/Butterflys/or Birds
Happy Campers  Use a favourite Stamp

Birthday Blessings!

TGIF!  Woo Hoo!  I am popping in with a quick Birthday card to share with you today using ODBD February release Chalkboard: Birthday & Thanks stamp set.  I just love how easy it is to get such a dramatic effect with just one stamp.  I stamped the focal image in Memento black then inked with versamark and clear embossed the whole front.  I decided to use some fun bold and bright textured Crate papers from my stash for the background.  Lately, I have been challenging myself to use some of my designer paper stash.  I am going to see how long I can hold out before I buy more.  I just love paper so this is a tough self imposed challenge.  

I am using the sketch from Deconstructing Jen No. 90.  Love this sketch, Jen!  This card came together really quick for me!  



 As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty
   

Cards in Envy Polka Dots and/or Stripes
Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
Make it Monday always Anything Goes

Wonderfully Made! C4C 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(C4C173). 

It is Crazy for Sketch Week this week!  Here is this week's sketch!

For my card I am using Verve's Wonderfully Made and Kind Words stamp set.  I used ink spots to ink the flowers in two different colors...one lighter and one a little darker in tones of rose pinks.  I inked the stem with a leaf green.  I stamped the sentiment using black ink.  I added a seam binding bow using Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection seam binding.  LOVE LOVE these new collections of seam binding.  For this card I chose Strawberry Cream!   I topped my bow with a with a matching die cut heart from Verve's Cut Above Heart die set.
 
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 Wonderfully Made and Kind Words stamp sets
Kraft card stock base, PTI vintage cream, SU retired dsp
Memento pink and tuxedo black, PTI hibiscus burst and new leaf
Accessories sewing machine, scor-tape, foam tape, dimensionals, spellbinders circles and petite scallop dies, Verve's Truly Madly Deeply Ribbon Collection seam binding, and Verve's Cut Above Heart die set 

Be Mine, C4C and MORE

 

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C172). 

It will soon be Valentine's Day, and February is American Heart Month.  Let's make some cards with hearts on them, but with a twist.  Do NOT use red or pink on your cards.

For my card I am using some Papertrey stamps and dies to create my simple card.  I am also playing along with Papertrey's Designer Inspired Challenge.  I was inspired by this card from Melissa Phillips.  I love the way she made a flower with the circle and stem.  I thought it would be fun to make a heart of flower for mine.


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

 

Verve's February Diva Inspirations Hop!

Welcome to our February Diva Inspirations Hop!  Today the Divas are dusting off some Verve favorites and putting on our monthly hop to inspire you with a fresh new spin on the stamps in our stash!  So grab a drink and hop along as we share a little Verve with you! There's a great little prize involved, too! A random commenter on one of the hops will win a $30 gift certificate to VERVE, so be sure to leave a little love in the comment section as you hop about! You can find out all the prize details over on the Verve Blog today.  



If you got here from Julee's blog you are in the right place. 

1.Julee 8. Andrea 2.Betty 9.Charmaine 3. Jen 10. Janelle 4.Sankari 11. Laurie 5. Sony 12. Maureen 6. Susan 13. Teresa 7. Amber

For my card I am using Verve's Treasured Words  and Tag Time stamp sets.  I am also using Verve's Cut Above Tag Rectangle die and I Heart U die set.  I finished with a seam binding bow and a few tiny silver pearls.  I am using this week's Mojo Sketch 279.
 

As always thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop!  Next up is the super talented  Jen's Blog.

As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty 

Supplies 
Stamps Verve's  stamp sets
Paper PTI vintage cream,Echo Park for The Record 2 Documented dp
Ink Memento tuxedo black and teal teal, Ranger brushed corduroy, 
Accessories  Verve Cut Above dies, sewing machine, green gems, button, natural twinepaper distressor, foam tape, scor-tape, seam binding, corrugated cardboard
  

Praying for You, Mojo, and More!

Happy Sunday!  I hope you all are having a great day!  I had a few moments in my craft space today to create a mini card for the Moxie Fab Create a Card Challenge #23:  Make an Itty Bitty Card!  The card could be no more than 3" x 3".  This tiny card is exactly that size. 

I am using this week's Mojo Monday sketch #278.  While this card is itty bitty it still packs a punch with stamps and dies used.  I am using Verve's Praying for You Plain Jane, Blue Skies (for tiny butterfly),   and Kindred Spirits (image behind sentiment) stamp sets.  I am also using Verve's Cut Above Rounded Scallop Frame die (for tiny scallop border), Rounded Rectangle die(ran through once then again with edge sticking out to make smaller for focal sentiment, and All Aflutter die sets.  I colored the small butterfly with copics and finished it with some coordinating golden glitter for some added sparkle and three tiny gold pearls.  I finished the card with a soft pink small loopy bow from Verve's Truly Madly Deeply seam binding ribbon collection.


As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Betty
 

Supplies
Praying for You Plain Jane, Blue Skies  Kindred Spirits  stamp sets
PTI vintage cream and MME paper scraps
Memento tuxedo black and rose bud, Ranger brushed corduroy
Rounded Scallop Frame die , Rounded Rectangle die, All Aflutter die,Verve's Truly Madly Deeply seam binding ribbon collection, quickie glue pen, reflections glitter, scor-tape, foam tape, gold pearls
  

Playing along with a few blog challenges.
Crafts and Me  Favorite embellishment (gold pearls and seam binding)
Digistamps 4 Joy anything goes
Simon Says Stamp  anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Anything Goes 
Crafty Ribbons Anything goes with ribbon
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes
Inky Impressions Bingo* (diagonal: pink, sentiment, punch) 
Die Cuttin' Divas Anything Goes   
Party Time Tuesdays Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door Always Anything Goes!
Twisted Tuesday No twist! Anything Goes
 

Thanks For All You Do! C4C and More!

Happy Saturday!   It is time for another Crazy 4 Challenge with the Crazies!   Check out the blog for more challenge details with the crazies at Crazy 4 Challenges(C4C171). 

February 7th is Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day…..a day to show friendliness and good spirits. Let’s make cards that will bring smiles and happiness to the recipients.

For my card I am using some Papertrey stamps and dies to create a gift box in a bag container. 

I used the directions HERE for my box in a bag container.  I love making these because they are pretty quick and the amount of space inside is versatile enough for a wide arrange of gifts.  I am also playing along with Papertrey's Make It Monday 102 challenge to stamp a box or a bag. I am also playing along with Moxie Fab World Creative Card Challenge #49  to make own background paper. 


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

 

ODBD February Release Blog HOP!

Hello friends! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs February Release Blog Hop! If you got here from Silke's Blog, you are in the right place!   If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog so you don't miss anything! 

The Hop will run from 8:00am EST Feb 1st  to 8:00pm EST Feb 2
Winners will be announced Feb 3rd.Three prizes

$20.00 Gift Certificate

$40.00 Gift Certificate

 $60.00 Gift Certificate 

for STAMPS in the ODBD Store!

For my card I am using the newly released  
Chalkboard- Birthday and Thank You set.  I just love these new chalkboard sets.  I love that all I had to do to achieve the chalkboard look was ink the image with versa mark, black emboss, cut out, and attach to card.  The layered look and chalkboard effect are already done for you in the image design.  LOVE!  I actually stamped my image onto a very subtle paper patterned background. I finished with a stitched paneled background in some fun colorful patterns and topped it all off with a seam binding bow with button. 


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

Betty