Time To Blog Hop with ODBD December sets and play along with TIOT!

It's the first of the month and that means NEW STAMP SETS from Our Daily Bread designs!!! Along with the new releases is a BLOG HOP for you to enjoy and hopefully win blog candy! Grab a pen and paper because you'll need to jot down my secret word. Make sure you collect a word from each DT blog!

Now, if you've come to my blog from Angie Z. then you're in the right place! If not, you'll want to start off at the ODBD store blog where all the details will posted and the blogs listed in case you get lost along the way.

Two beautiful sets are available TODAY from ODBD and here they are in all their holiday glory!

His Gift:

Peace & Joy:
I decided to showcase the beautiful snowflakes from the Peace & Joy set using the Basic Grey Week 9 Challenge which was a sketch. The usual requirement is to use at lease one Basic Grey product and I thought my Opalines (I have ALL the colors) made terrific accents for the snowflakes!


The snowflakes stack nicely together for more dimension!

Here's what you'll need to do for a chance to win an ODBD stamp set of your choice (there will be two winners selected through Random.org):

1. Collect our names and the words we have which will form a special message to our hoppers.

2. Return to the ODBD blog and post a comment that you have commented on every blog and collected the secret message.

3. E-mail our DT Coordinator, Grace, with the secret message. You have until Dec. 2, 8PM EST.

Get ready to write this down...my SECRET WORD is "a". Simple, isn't it! Your next stop is over at the fabulously talented Silke. Wait 'til you see her beautiful card!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Peace & Joy

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Memory Box Brandywine pack, Prismatic Razzleberry pack, SU Always Artichoke cs

Accessories: Basic Grey Opaline Pearls, Super Fine Gold ep, Cuttlebug Script ef

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Today also happens to be TIOT with SCACD! This week's challenge was to create a gift box and I was fortunate enough to have this cute little gable box on hand, which I paired up with the super cute Santa and Friends stamp from the Victoria Case Winter Wonderland collection. My card is based on the MOJO115 sketch and Cuttlebug Spot Winter Theme challenge:

I ran my metal sheet through my Cuttlebug using the Sledding embossing folder. I then covered the metal sheet with Versamark and heat embossed with Pearlized Carnelian by Stampendous.


Be sure to stop by the rest of the SCACD DT blogs to see more fun boxes!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Santa and Friends

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Basic Grey Wassail pad, SU Bravo Burgundy cs, watercolor paper

Accessories: Liquid Applique, Mowed Grass Dew Drops, Art Emboss medium pewter, Cuttlebug ef (Swiss Dots, Sledding), black ep, watercolor markers

TIOT #43 Create A Scene and a year ago today....

There is CANDY over at the Follow Your Heart Blog! Make sure to visit and answer the question Susana posted and leave it in the comment section. Hurry, candy ends tomorrow, Nov. 11 at 11 PM EST.

What one person will win:

* One sheet of the Sampler Edition #2 stamps
* One stack of the 6 x 6 Indian Summer by Basic Grey
* 3 styles of Prima Flower Centers chosen by me

Oh, and guess what? You'll also get to see a little teaser of brand new Elisabeth Bell stamps!

Today's Try It Out Tuesday challenge was to create a scene and I think my mojo was turned down for this one, which is pretty ironic since I used this week's MOJO 112 sketch, LOL! I had a snowy mountain scene in my head but it came out as just hanging snowflakes on cardstock, but I'm still pretty happy with what I came up with for my Snow Fun from the Victoria Case Winter Wonderland Collection. Just "imagine" snow-capped mountains in the background.... I made the Stickle-covered snowflakes dangle to give it more movement. I had to use Sparkly Fluff for her cap and mitten...they were screaming to be covered with it!

Come back Nov. 12 for a fantastic blog hop that will showcase the brand new Elisabeth Bell stamps!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Snow Fun

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses pad, SU cs (Bashful Blue, Regal Rose), watercolor paper

Accessories: Cotton Candy Pink Sparkly Fluff, Diamond Stickles, Diamond Glaze, Carded White Liquid Applique, Spellbinders (Large Classic Circle, Large Petite Scallop Circle), silver cording, Cuttlebug ef, EK Success border punch, watercolor markers

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A year ago today...WE MISS YOU, DAD.........

ODBD November Sneak Peek and Metal TIOT

It's almost time for the November unveiling of Our Daily Bread designs' newest sets and let me tell you, you are all in for a wonderful treat! Today I'm sharing a peek at a new scripture from one of the new sets. Let me tell you...there are plenty of beautiful scriptures and sentiments heading your way Nov. 1 so be ready!

I can't seem to stop making these blooming boxes so I hope you all will be patient with me while I try to get it out of my system...LOL!

Box Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Christmas Verses AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1, SU (butterfly)

Ink: Versamark, Walnut distress

Paper: DCWV Rustic Stack, Prismatic Spring Willow pack, SU Chocolate Chip cs

Accessories: Glimmer Mists, MS flower punch, Zva Creative Pearls, Basic Grey Opalines, black ep

I'll have another sneak peek on Wednesday, Oct. 20 so I hope you stop by again!

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Today's TIOT for Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs was a "Metal Musings" challenge and here's my card using this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #41: I used the super cute Cocoa Puff stamp from the Victoria Case Winter Wonderland Collection and she's so fun to color! For my "metal musing" I used a sheet of pewter that I ran through my Cuttlebug using an embossing folder. For added "bling" I accented with Diamond Glaze on the peppermint stick, Stickles and Smooch. I even Smooched the Liquid Applique! I love Smooch because the fine sponge tip allows for coverage even in the most narrow spots.

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Cocoa Puff

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: K & Company Hannah pad, SU Real Red cs

Accessories: Art Emboss Medium Pewter, Diamond Glaze, Liquid Applique, Stickles, Smooch

My SCACD winter table setting

Ok, first off I'd like to say I got inspired by the wonderfully talented Kim Teasdale after seeing her Butterfly Explosion Box and then got goosebumps after seeing all these gorgeous boxes over at Magic-Boxes.com. The designs are breathtaking and inspiring!!! You really must take a look!

I wanted to try the same technique, but instead of a box I wanted to use it for today's TIOT challenge of creating something for a holiday table. I made this place setting ensemble featuring the very stylish Winter from the recently released Victoria Case for SCACD Winter Wonderland Collection. My hubby's niece, Jocelyn, was my inspiration...a true girl, but not girly. That's why I went with the soft blues and muted olive for my color scheme:

I was able to make Winter stand up by adhering sturdy cardstock to her legs/shoes and cutting a couple of slits to to thread them through and securing them underneath. I cut the strips of acetate longer so they would fan out more and spread around the plate.
I also made a little pocket to hold the silverware (no knife as you can tell...this is for the children's table). The little snowflakes on this pocket and the ones surrounding Winter is only available on the full sheet of 7 images of the Winter Wonderland Collection. Naturally, I'd create different place settings for the boys :). I love holiday festivities, decorating and gift giving!!! It really is the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

There's a blog hop happening on Oct. 22 so come back for more fun and candy!

Table Ensemble Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Winter by Victoria Case

Ink: StazOn black, Versamark

Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, SU cs (Old Olive, Brocade Blue), Gina K Pure Luxury white cs, watercolor paper

Accessories: Grafix Clear Acetate, Kaisercraft Pearls, Liquid Applique, white ep, Bow-Easy, white organza ribbon, watercolor markers

The heart of Kringlet

I hope you all were able to participate in the SCACD Blog Hop yesterday which gave you a sneak peek at all the new Victoria Case for SCACD Winter Wonderland Collection! You can find out the winner of the yummy blog candy over at the Follow Your Heart blog.

The new Victoria Case Winter Wonderland Collection will be available for purchase today, by 6AM (PST) so make sure to head on over and purchase your faves!

I was able to play with my Kringlet stamp and she's just the cutest little elf ever! Here's my card based on this week's MMSC23:All the new Victoria Case Winter Wonderland stamps are just the right size for your cards and favorite coloring medium! Make sure to add this cutie to your order :).

Card Recipe:

Stamp: Victoria Case for SCACD Kringlet

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses pad, SU Rose Red cs, watercolor paper

Accessories: Gold Stickles, Cotton Candy Stickles, Kaisercraft Snow Pearls, White Inkssentials gel pen, Spellbinders (Large Circles, Large Scallop Circles), Prima flowers, gem stone brad, white organza ribbon

SCACD Blog Hop before the new Victoria Case Winter Wonderland release!!!

Welcome to SCACD's Pre-Release Blog Hop! Oh yes, tomorrow you'll be able to get your hot little hands on the Victoria Case Hearts and Hugs Winter Wonderland Collection! Until then, Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs wants you to get hopping on the design teams' blogs to check out all the new adorable images and a chance to win a sheet of the entire collection AND two Basic Grey 6x6 pads (Indian Summer and Eerie!!!)

If you hopped on to my blog from Suzanne's then you've come to the right place. If you came my way just by chance then you'll want to start at Susan's blog.

We wanted to show gift ideas using the new Victoria Case Winter Series and I made a bracelet using shrink plastic for my sweet SKATER as well as a nice little keepsake box that I altered:

I added silvery accents to her mittens, pon poms and ice skates by coloring them in with Moonlight Smooch.

This is the box in it's original form. I bought this at 90% off two Christmas's ago! Don't you just love deals?!?

I added a little bling, silk flowers, hardware, ribbon and VOILÀ!

I used two ribbon loops to act as a closure. The box is much too big for the bracelet but that was intentional. It's not just a pretty gift package but a jewelry box as well!

Hop to Aud's blog next to see what fantastical project she created! You'll see the entire collection if you hop along each of the DT's blogs. To be entered to win the fab blog candy you MUST head to the Follow Your Heart blog and answer one simple question and add it to the comment section.

DON'T FORGET, TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW! You'll get to purchase the new Victoria Case Hearts and Hugs Collection Winter Series TOMORROW!!!

SCACD BLOG CANDY!!!

Head on over to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to get in on the wonderful blog candy!!! What will the winner get, you ask? The lucky winner will receive the entire NEW VICTORIA CASE FOR SCACD WINTER WONDERLAND COLLECTION and TWO BASIC GREY 6x6 PADS (INDIAN SUMMER AND EERIE)!!!

Come back tomorrow for the blog hop if you want to see ALL the new VICTORIA CASE images!!

All you have to answer is answer one little question and leave it in the comment section. So, what are you waiting for??? GO! GO! GO!

Last day to enter SCACD BLOG CANDY!!!

If you haven't already (although I don't know why you're waiting! LOL!), make sure to swing by the Follow Your Heart blog to enter the HUGE BLOG CANDY. Why is it huge??? The winner will receive BOTH mini releases of the Elizabeth Bell and Victoria Case sets from SCACD!!!


Make sure to come back here tomorrow as I will be posting a look at one of the new Elizabeth Bell images from the mini set to coincide with the releases tomorrow!

Spreading some Flower Soft love!

Today's Try It Out Tuesday #37 (TIOT) from Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs was a Flower Soft challenge and I wanted to try something different. I had a 4x4 cardstock pack with adhesive backing that's been sitting in my craft room for a few months. I decided to punch out some butterflies and press them into some Flower Soft and got this using the MOJO105 sketch:Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Tea For Two

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: SU cs (Soft Sky, Certainly Celery), Prismatic Pink Pack, watercolor paper

Accessories: Flower Soft (Sweet Pea, Ivory), CB Swirls ef, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Design Ruler, paper piercer, Dew Drops, Crystal Stickles, Diamond Glaze, watercolor markers

Visit the rest of the SCACD DT blogs to see what fabulous things they created using Flower Soft! Then, make sure to check out SCACD's collection of Flower Soft, especially the new Polar White and Autumn Mix.

GREAT NEWS!!! SCACD will be having be releasing new Victoria Case AND Elisabeth Bell mini sets on Sept. 29. You can get sneak peeks starting Sept. 26 at the Follow Your Heart blog along with BLOG CANDY!!!

This is a short post since I have to tend to a flooded laundry room while waiting for help to arrive!

TIOT #36 and a cause to CUT IT OFF

Is it just me or are the weeks going by FAST? I really don't mind because I am soooooo done with the heat down here!

It feels like I just posted my previous TIOT yesterday and now here we are again! I especially loved this week's challenge because it was based on this fabulous tutorial for a Triangular Trifold card by Beate Johns. Here's my little pink floral fantasy card:

Do you recognize the bouquet of flowers? I cut them out from the Alexa stamp (Victoria Case Hearts and Hugs Collection Series 1). It just goes to show you that SCACD stamps can be very versatile!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Alexa

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: Basic Grey Lemonade pad, Prismatic Pink Pack, SU cs (Certainly Celery, Positively Pink), watercolor paper

Accessories: Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Pendant, Scor-Pal, watercolor markers

Make a larger square and adjust the measurements and score lines to accommodate your larger images :).

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On another note, my hair had grown below my waist and I decided to cut it all off and donate it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths (goes towards making wigs for both children and adults), a worthwhile cause benefiting cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemo treatments.

If you're ready for a new short do, please remember to donate!

Challenging Times....

Nope, didn't mean hard times :). I took the time today, in between housework and errands, to play with a few challenges. Up first is my ODBD card using SCS's color challenge (CC235) of using Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Basic Black and I must say I do love that color combo, but I wanted a softer feel so I went ahead and replaced the Elegant Eggplant with Pale Plum: As you can tell I am in LOVE with my Bow Easy. If you don't have one you really need to get one!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Friendship & Thinking of You

Ink: Versafine Onyx, SU Pale Plum

Paper: SU cs (Pale Plum, Old Olive, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Whisper White), Graphic 45 Botanicabella

Accessories: Spellbinders (Small Circles, Small Petite Scallop Circles, Labels Four), MS pearls, Bow Easy, lavender organza ribbon, CB ef, SU square punch

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I definitely wanted to play along with this week's MMSC18 sketch and thought it would be fun to combine it with Flutter By Wednesday #74 (incorporate a butterfly/fairy and use pink). For some reason, pink and butterflies called to mind Belle:

I thought coloring her hair black made for a bolder statement :).

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Belle

Ink: StazOn black

Paper: K & Company Brenda Walton Madeline pad, SU cs (Sage Shadow, Pink Pirouette), Canson watercolor paper,

Accessories: ribbon loop hardware, Basic Grey Bittersweet Brads, Spellbinders Foliage Frame, MS Butterfly Trio punch, white organza ribbon, CB Swiss dots ef, Flower Soft Sweet Pea, Icicle Stickles

Thanks for stopping by! I love it when I get new Followers and subscribers...you all truly make my day!!!

A little SCACD & ODBD MAGIC!

I saw this fab Magic Marquee video tutorial by Janine Tinklenberg (Jan Tink) on Card of the Week and I knew I wanted to give it a try! Make sure to read Jan's blog...she is very entertaining!

Today's TIOT #35 for Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs was a sketch challenge and I do love sketches!! I wanted to use Taylor from the Victoria Case Hearts and Hugs Collection Series 2 because I thought a surprise "Howdy!" greeting was perfect for this type of card:
Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Taylor

Ink: SU Real Red, Tea Dye distress

Paper: Basic Grey June Bug pad, SU cs (Real Red, Night of Navy, Close to Cocoa), watercolor paper

Accessories: Basic Grey June Bug Buttons, CB Swiss Dots ef, hemp twine, SU linen thread, Rope font, watercolor markers, Prismacolor pencil

You really have to try out the magic marquee technique and even if you don't just watching Jan's video is a hoot!

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Don't forget to get cracking on your pocket cards for the ODBD Three for Thee challenge! You have until Sept. 17 to link up your creations in the comment section of the challenge post. You can keep up-to-date on Current ODBD Challenges by finding a clickable link at the top right side of the blog which will direct you to the right place.

Like I said, I couldn't stop at making just one magic marquee card! Here's another featuring THREE ODBD stamps:

I stamped the butterfly swirls after I completed the card because I didn't like the plain center so that's why the stamping is a little "off". Make sure to stamp the two "curtains" BEFORE you assemble :).

Card Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Thinking of You, Get Well, Mother Teresa

Ink: SU (Night of Navy, Pretty in Pink, White craft), Versamark

Paper: K & Company Bailey pad, Prismatic Nautical Blue pack, SU cs (Kraft, Night of Navy), Canson watercolor paper

Accessories: Ranger Gold ep, Basic Grey Indigo/Sky Opalines, watercolor markers, Spellbinders


What are you waiting for??? Go make that pocket card and enter it on the ODBD challenge for your chance to win one of the September sets!

ODBD September NEW RELEASE and SCACD TIOT #34

It's the first of the month and this means NEW RELEASES for Our Daily Bread designs!!! There three, YES 3, new sets available today and here they are:

Doodle 1 - Get Well:

Doodle 2 - Thinking of You:

Doodle 3 - Friendship:

I've always loved flourishes and swirls and having ODBD come out with a few was a big treat! Here's a card I made using the butterfly swirls from Doodle 1 and the scripture from Doodle 3. You gotta love those Spellbinder Pendant dies!!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: ODBD Doodle 1 and Doodle 3

Ink: SU Basic Brown, Walnut distress

Paper: K & Company Life's Journey pad, SU cs (Old Olive, Chocolate Chip)

Accessories: Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Pendant die, Marvy Uchida large scallop circle punch, MS butterfly punch, gem brad


Make sure to grab up all three sets today as I'm sure they will go fast!

ALERT:
ODBD will be hosting a challenge starting Sept. 3! The prize? One stamp set from the September New Release to 3 lucky winners!!! All details will be on the ODBD blog so bookmark it or subscribe to stay updated.

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It's time for TIOT #34 and this week Suzanne challenged us to NOT USE ANY DECORATIVE/DESIGNER PRINTED PAPER and the include a charm on our card. Having MANY pads of designer paper and using it on EVERY CARD I make, this truly was a challenge
for me. Here's what I came up with using Aud from the Hearts and Hugs Series 2 Collection:

I was able to make the PERFECT bow using a wonderful tool called the Bow-Easy and if you love adding bows to your projects then this is a MUST-HAVE! I added Shimmerz to Aud's purse and boots and SCACD has them on SALE FOR 30% OFF!!! Incredible price so head on over and buy your favorite colors!

Card Recipe:

Stamp: SCACD Stamp Co. Aud

Ink: Stazon black, SU Orchid Opulence

Paper: SU cs (Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla)

Accessories: Shimmerz (Lilac, Caramel), Bow-Easy, silver purse charm, Kaisercraft Lilac Rhinestones, SU Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Fiskars Icing on the Cake border punch, Spellbinders (Fleur De Lis Borderabilities, Large Circle, Large Scallop Circle), white organza ribbon

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Last, but certainly not least...The Blue Bombers of Park View Little League in Chula Vista (my hubby's hometown) WON the 2009 Little League World Series!!! Congratulations to the boy wonders and Coach Ric Ramirez (he and hubby were Cub Scouts together...LOL!) for bringing it home!