SNTODBD26–All Creatures Great and Small Challenge

I hope many of you have been participating in the ODBD challenges!  I love playing in challenges because it helps to keep the creative juices flowing and flow it must! 
Sarah Nelson is the host for this rotation (SNTODBD26) and she has challenged us to “All Creatures Great and Small”.  you may interpret any way you wish using ODBD stamps.  Here’s my “small creature” using the new Butterfly Single stamp, coordinating Butterfly Die and Butterfly Embossing Plate as well as a sentiment from the Grow in Grace set:

I love the “openess” of the butterfly stamp because it allows for simple heat embossing on designer paper or cardstock, no coloring…just beauty without any effort at all!

Upload your creations over on the ODBD blog so that we can all leave you some love!

Challenges for this card:

SNTODBD26 - All Creatures Great and Small

MOJO173 – sketch

Card Recipe

Stamp: Butterfly Single, Butterfly Die, Grow in Grace

Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Antique Linen distress pad

Paper: Stampin’ Up!

Accessories: ODBD Butterfly embossing plate, Spellbinders Labels Fourteen, Fiskars Apron Lace border punch, pewter butterfly charm, blue satin ribbon, twine, white paper floss, brown buttons, white detail embossing powder, Glue Dots® adhesive (Pop-Up, Craft Dot n Go)

ODBDLYLS1–Scrapping with ODBD!

Did you know that scrapbooking and Our Daily Bread designs stamps work wonderfully together?  ODBD has started up a new scrapbook challenge that runs an entire month and our hope is that you join in and share your beautiful photos paired with ODBD stamps!

For the very first challenge, Patter Cross gave us a sketch to play with which can be found on the ODBD Blog.  Here’s my interpretation using First Holy Communion and The Lord Has Risen:

My husband’s beautiful niece completed her First Communion last year and we were all so proud of her.  My sons are currently in the process so we’re all excited when their big day arrives in about a year and a half.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with using this month’s sketch!  All the details can be found in THIS post. Have fun!

Scrapbook Layout Recipe

Stamp: ODBD First Holy Communion and The Lord Has Risen

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Paper: Stampin’ Up!, watercolor paper

Accessories: Zva Creative pearls, Cricut Ornamental Iron cartridge, watercolor markers, Glue Dots® adhesive (Pop-Up, Memory Book)

Christian Survival Kit using ODBD stamps!

As promised, I’m sharing another survival kit, a Christian Survival Kit, I put together using scripture stamps from various Our Daily Bread designs sets and Glue Dots®.

Here’s what the outside of the box looks like using the single Butterfly single stamp and die:

When the band closure is removed a beautiful faith sentiment from the Faith stamp set is revealed:

I filled the inside with items and treats that could be associated with the scriptures.  On one side of the card is a scripture and on the other side is the item or treat:

Here’s a list of what’s inside:

• Matthew 5:14,16 – A candle to remind us to be a light in someone else’s day
• 1 John 4:6 – A Hershey’s Kiss to remember that love should be a part of every day
• Jeremiah 30-17 – A Band-Aid to remember God heals all wounds
• John 3:16 – A York peppermint patty to remind you that you are worth a mint to others
• Romans 8:28 – A rubber band to remember to be flexible
• Proverbs 3:5,6 – A Butterfinger bar because we all slip sometimes and it’s okay
• Jeremiah 18:6 – A puzzle piece to remember that without God we are not complete
• Ephesians 2:8 – A pen to remember to list your daily blessings
• Philippians 4:6 – A stick of gum so you can stick with it.  With God you can accomplish anything
• Psalm 46:1 – A Life Saver to remember that the Lord is there to help
• 1 Chronicles 16:34 – A packet of tea to remember to relax and go over that list of blessings

This was an absolute joy for me to create and I hope you give it a try!  All instructions can be found in my post just below this or click HERE.

Survival Kit Recipe

Stamp: ODBD Faith, Butterfly single and Butterfly die, scriptures from various ODBD sets

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, ODBD Dusty Rose

Paper: Stampin’ Up! (Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Gable Green)

Accessories: Sizzix Bigz XL Box #3, Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing folder, Spellbinders (Eyelet Circles, Classic Circles Small, Classic Circles Large), white satin ribbon, please refer to above list for treats and supplies

Glue Dots® and a Super Bowl Survival Kit

That’s right, folks!  Super Bowl XLV (that’s 45) is next month and if you’re having a nice gathering to watch the game I have something pretty cool for the hosts to put together for their guests…a nice little Survival Kit using Glue Dots® products! 

Ok, here’s what is inside (Please note,  I made these BEFORE the San Diego Chargers were knocked out of the running for that elusive Super Bowl title!):

Glue Dots® Supplies:
Craft roll
Continuous Line
Pop-Up Perforated Sheets
Other Supplies:
Sizzix Bigz XL Box #3 die
two 6"x12" pieces of cardstock for box
1 3/4"x5 1/2" strip of cardstock
1 3/4"x9 3/4" strip of cardstock
Superbowl Survival Kit tags and mini megaphone (download both from HERE)
assorted treats and football theme toys
ribbons and pipe cleaners for mini pom pon
 
Instructions:
1.  Cut and assemble box according to manufacturer's instructions from white cardstock pieces using Glue Dots® Craft Dots. (http://www.sizzix.com/images/pdfs/instructions/656278.pdf)
2.  Attach two remaining strips of cardstocks to make a 12 5/8" band using Glue Dots® Craft Dots.  Score this band at the following:  1 5/8", 3 3/4", 7 1/4" and 9 3/8".  At 5/8" from each end cut a slit more than half way through.
3.  Print and cut out tags and mini megaphone.  Attach tag to band with Glue Dots® Pop-Ups.  Assemble megaphone with Glue Dots® Continuous Lines.  (You may add your team logo to your mini megaphone through Photoshop or similar program.)
4.  Make a mini pom pon to wave around during good calls from the refs!  Use yarn or ribbon in team colors and follow instructions found here:  http://www.makeandtakes.com/crafty-4th-of-july-firework-pom-poms
5.  Insert other goodies inside your box (i.e. whistle to blow on calls you don't agree with, candy to keep your energy up during the game because all the screaming at the TV does take its toll, nuts because they are a must!).
I hope you enjoyed my project!  Please stop by tomorrow for another kit I put together featuring Our Daily Bread designs!!

(I wrote this post while participating on the Glue Dots® design team)

ODBD January Release Blog hop!

Welcome to the January Our Daily Bread designs Release "Taking a Leap of Faith" Blog Hop!

If you got here from Becca’s Blog then you are in the right place! If not you should go to the Our Daily Bread designs Blog to start from the beginning so you don't miss anything!
Here is what you have to do to be eligible to win one of these great
prizes:
Visit and leave a comment on each blog on the hop, then return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment:
* Telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you could not comment on
* Answer the question that is posted on the ODBD Blog (You only need to answer on the ODBD blog)
* Be sure to check the ODBD Blog on Jan 3rd to see if you won! :)
Now that you know what to do to win, here’s my card using the beautiful Butterfly single stamp and Butterfly die as well as a scripture from the Faith set:

I hope you enjoyed my card today!
The Hop will run from 8am Eastern January 1 to 8pm January 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on January 3. There will be 5 prizes. Kelley has very generously offered to give five prizes of YOUR CHOICE of one set!!! The prizes are hidden on various blogs along the hop, so it is important that you visit and comment on each one!
From here, hop on over to Dawn's Blog to see what creative inspiration she has for you!

Card Recipe

Stamp: ODBD Butterfly (w/coordinating die), Faith set

Ink: Versamark, ODBD orange

Paper: Basic Grey Curio pad, Stampin’ Up! Basic Brown, watercolor paper

Accessories: Zva Creative pearls, embossing powders (white and black detail), paper doily, rhinestones, white gel pen, Glue Dots® Pop-Up