Taking a Look Back at ODBD December Release

Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs December Release!  I just love how versatile this release was…all of the stamp sets, sentiment sets, and dies coordinate perfectly.  In fact there are elements of each on my card sample for today.

Creative Nugget:  The Double Z-Fold card base was made with Whirlpool card stock by Bazzill following THIS TUTORIAL on Splitcoaststampers.  The first layer on the front of the card was stamped with the Ornate Background stamp in Lulu Lavender ink. Clear embossing the Ornate Background on Vintage Cream card stock and sponging over it with Dusty Concord Distress Ink created a contrasting layer which was stitched to the front of the card.  White embossing was used on the beautiful frame from the Ornate Borders & Flowers set and on the sentiment from the Ornate Borders Sentiments set.  The matching Ornate Borders & Flower Dies made cutting each layer easy, and I discovered in the process that four of the little corner dies fit perfectly inside the square on the frame.  Fancy Foliage Dies and pearls finish the front of the card. A seam binding bow was used to keep the card closed.

Here is what the card looks like when opened.  The sentiment on the inside is from the No Words stamp set and was stamped in Baja Breeze ink.  This stamp set is perfect for those times when there are no words to express what is in your heart.

Here are all of the materials available at the 

Our Daily Bread Designs Store used to make this card:

For more inspiration using the December Release, be sure to visit the ODBD Blog where you will see all of the designers' projects in one place.  To get more details about each project, visit the blogs of all of my talented Sister Sticks! The links are listed below for your convenience.

**Julie**Grace**Chris**Sabrina**Dawn**Lori**

Thanks so much for stopping by…have a blessed day!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Colorful Cocoa

Hello sweet friends…Welcome to Day 4 and the last of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps December Feature Blog Hops! Everyone's favorite mouse, Cocoa, is back making a colorful splash at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Today's feature is:

Colorful Cocoa

• Stamp set includes 2 images and 5 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
• The paint can image measures approximately 2.5" x 2"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $11

Here is my sample for Colorful Cocoa:

Creative Nugget:  Three colorful panels were stitched to True Black card stock and mounted on a Solar Crest card base. Brushstrokes of color from the Grunge Elements stamp set were made with a rainbow of distress inks for the panel on the left. Scraps of DP were used for the other two panels.  It's difficult to see, but the Typewriter Text Background was stamped on the right panel.  Cocoa was colored with Copic Markers and cut with a Spellbinders Rectangle Nestie.  A couple of banners, a button, and pearls finish the card.  The design of the card is from this week's Sketch Challenge on Splitcoaststampers.

Click on the thumbnails below to see more amazing samples created by the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is Friday, December 13th at midnight EST.  The winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

I hope you've been inspired by this month's feature blog hops.  You can find all of these fabulous new stamp sets at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Thanks so much for stopping by...have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Grunge Elements

Hello sweet friends…Welcome to Day 3 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps December Feature Blog Hops!  You will love what the Design Divas have in store for you today!  Let's just say that I love the set we are featuring today...so many fun elements that can be added to any card creation for a subtle or bold statement! 

Today's feature is:

Grunge Elements

• Stamp set includes 9 images and 3 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 8" x 6"
• The word "ART" measures approximately 1.5" x .75"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $26

I'm sure you've been noticing all the ink splats, splatters, and brush strokes on some of the samples posted so far.  These elements are all from this fabulous and fun new set.  

Here are two samples made with Grunge Elements:

Creative Nugget:  The splatters on this fun card were made with the Bouquet Kaleidacolor pad.  Matted on black, these colors just pop.  Some random stitching and a few buttons finish the card...easy peasy.  Oh...the little scalloped border is from the Bookmarks & More die set.

Creative Nugget:  The ink splatters on this Christmas card were arranged diagonally using Rhubarb Stalk and Olive Grove Memento Luxe pads.  The sentiment, from the Mod Ornaments set, was stamped on one of the bookmarks from the Bookmarks & More die set.  The bookmark was trimmed, pierced, and popped onto the card.  Baker's Twine, a button, and a pearl were added to finish the card.  Grunge Elements is a perfect stamp set for any occasion!

To see more fabulous samples created by the talented Design Team, click on the thumbnails below!

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits 
(1 winner from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is Friday, December 13th at midnight EST.  The winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop and have a restful Sunday!

Hugs,
Cathymac

Typewriter Text Background

Hello Sweet 'n Sassy friends…Welcome to Day 2 of the December Feature Blog Hops!

Today's feature is:

Typewriter Text Background

• Includes 1 background stamp
• Measures approximately 3.75" x 3.75"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $11

Here is my sample for this very versatile 

background stamp:

Creative Nugget:  Panels of Authentique papers were stitched to Smokey Shadow card stock and mounted to a Vintage Cream card base.  All of the layers were sponged with Brushed Corduroy Distress ink to age the papers a little.  The Typewriter Text Background was stamped right on the DP using Basic Gray ink. Do you see the ink splatters?  They are from the new Grunge Elements stamp set we are featuring tomorrow...you won't want to miss tomorrow's hop...the samples are fabulous!!  The typewriter from the Keep in Touch stamp set was stamped on the matching die and popped up on the card.  The sentiment was stamped on one of the labels from the Bookmarks & More Die Set.  A seam binding bow, Heart Pin from Maya Road, and several pearls were added to finish the card.

Click on the thumbnails below to see more amazing samples created by the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is Friday, December 13th at midnight EST.  The winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks for stopping by...Enjoy the hop!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Keep In Touch

Hello sweet friends…Welcome to Day 1 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps December Feature Blog Hops! 

Today's feature is:
 Keep In Touch and the matching 

Keep In Touch Dies!

Whether you want to catch up with an old friend or just send a little note to someone special, this versatile set with its vintage images is just perfect!

Stamp set includes 6 images and 12 sentiments

Set measures approximately 4" x 6"

Typewriter image measures approximately 2.25" x 2"

Die set includes 6 dies

Designed by Korin Sutherland

Stamp set - $15 

Die set-$10.50

Get the Bundle for just $22 a ($25.50 value)

Here are two samples made with this wonderful new set:

Creative Nugget:  The card front was made by stitching panels of Webster's Pages DP to True Black card stock and mounting it to a Vintage Cream card base.  The grunge frame was stamped right on the DP and cut with a Spellbinders Rectangle Nestie.  Matching dies made mounting the typewriter and hand images a snap.  One of the sentiments was stamped on a little note which was slipped into a slit that was cut in the top of the typewriter.  A seam binding bow and pearls finish the card.

Creative Nugget:  Panels of My Mind's Eye and Solar Crest card stock were stitched to Smokey Shadow card stock and mounted to a Smokey Shadow card base.  A little scalloped border from the Bookmarks & More Die Set separates the panels on the top layer. The phones were die cut and stamped with colors found in the DP. The phones were cut again out of Smokey Shadow and off set a little to create depth.  One of the sentiments from the set was added as well as some Baker's Twine and a button to finish the card.

To see more fabulous samples created by the talented Design Team, click on the thumbnails below!

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way because we're giving away (4) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 4 blog hops).

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is Friday, December 13 at midnight EST.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, December 16th.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the hop and be sure to come back again tomorrow for Day 2!

Hugs,
Cathymac

ODBD December Release

Hello friends!  Can you believe it's December already?  It is...and it's time for a new release by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I LOVE stamp sets that are versatile and can be used year round!  The December release by Our Daily Bread Designs fits that bill perfectly!   One stamp set, two sentiment sets, a background, and matching dies all coordinate to make creating cards for any occasion, from elegant to clean and simple, a breeze!  Just visit all of the designers' blogs for a sampling of the many ways these gorgeous stamp sets can be used.

Three winners will be randomly chosen from one of the designers' blog comments to receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps.  You have until December 2, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. EST to make your comments!  The winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on December 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

My first two samples use the Ornate Background, Ornate Borders and Flowers, Ornate Border Sentiments, and the Ornate Borders and Flowers Dies.

Creative Nugget:  Elements from the stamp sets were simply stamped in black on Vintage Cream card stock, cut with the coordinating dies, and layered to create this simple but elegant card.

Here is the second one:

Creative Nugget:  Two panels were made by clear embossing the Ornate Background on Mixed Media paper.  The paper was spritzed with water and distress inks were added with a paint brush.  Course salt was sprinkled on and both panels were dried with a heat tool.  The salt was rubbed off with a paper towel creating a soft, subtle design.  Spellbinders Curved Borders Two Dies were cut and embossed on an angle to  make the border. Some seam binding was threaded through a hole punched in the little flower to make the corner accent.  Fancy Foliage flourishes and a few pearls finish the card.

My third sample is just a quick, clean and simple card using the Ornate Borders and Flowers, Ornate Border Sentiments, and the Ornate Borders and Flowers Die.

Creative Nugget:  To get the variation of color on the flowers, they were stamped with a Kaleidacolor ink pad.

Here are the products now available from the 

Our Daily Bread Designs Store used to make my samples:

To see all the gorgeous samples created with these beautiful stamp sets and dies in one place go to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog...and be sure to leave a comment on my talented Sister Sticks' Blogs to be eligible to win the fabulous prize!

Dawn * Grace * Cathy (me) * Lisa * Sabrina * Julie  

Chris * Audrey * Angie * Silke * Tosh *Lori * Sandee

Thanks so much for stopping by...have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Cathymac

Taking a Look Back at the ODBD November Release

Hello friends!  Today Our Daily Bread Designs is taking a look back at the November 2013 Release.  Here is a card made using The Earth and Earth Verses, two of the new sets released earlier this month:

Creative Nugget:  In a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, where what is right is criticized and what is wrong is exalted, I love this verse that reminds us that we are to be the salt of the earth...to impact our world in a positive way.   The verse reminded me of the Salted Technique which was used for the background.  The Fishing Net Background was clear embossed on a piece of Multi Media paper.  Water was spritzed on the panel and Distress Reinkers were applied with a paint brush.  Course salt was then sprinkled on and spritzed again.  This was dried with a heat tool and the salt rubbed off with a paper towel.  I love the variations this technique achieved.  The Earth was stamped over another piece of salted background made without the embossed Fishing Net and cut with the ODBD Custom Circle Ornament Dies. The sentiment from the Earth Verses set was stamped on a piece of Solar Crest card stock and texture was added with an impression plate.  The background, designer paper, and the sentiment panel were stitched to True Black card stock, mounted onto Ocean Tides, and attached to a Solar Crest card base.  The Earth was mounted on the front of the card with foam tape.  A bit of Antique Border made with a scrap of the background paper was added along with some pearls and a twine bow to finish the card.

Here are the ODBD supplies used to create this card: 

Here is another card using the Poinsettia Wreath stamp set and the matching Poinsettia Wreath Dies.  I have been having so much fun with the little poinsettia from this set...it is the perfect accent for Christmas cards.

This card was used for the sketch challenge on SCS this week and will also be entered into the Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light Challenge (ODBDSLC179) which was to make a holiday card (Thanksgiving or Christmas)...perfect for this time of year!

For more inspiration using the November Release be sure to visit the ODBD Blog.

Here are the links to my sweet, talented Sister Sticks:

Grace * Julie * Angie * Dawn * Chris * Sabrina  
Sandee * Lori

Thank you so much for stopping by today...

hope you've been inspired by your visit!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Poinsettia Wreath

Hello friends!  I have a quick card to share with you that was made for two challenges... the Ways to Use It Challenge on Splitcoaststampers was to use a wreath on your card or project, and the sketch from the Shining the Light Challenge on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog was used for the design.

Here's my card for both challenges:

Creative Nugget:  Nothing is as warm and inviting as a wreath on the door, and with Christmas just a few weeks away, I reached for this pretty Poinsettia Wreath just released by Our Daily Bread Designs this month.  The front of the card was made by stitching an Antique Border Die to some of the pretty papers from the Christmas Paper Collection 2013 and Cherry Cobbler card stock. This panel was mounted on a Vintage Cream card base and a gold pen was used to make a border around the card.  Both the wreath and the poinsettias were gold embossed on some of the other papers from the paper collection and cut with the matching Poinsettia Wreath Dies.  The head of the cardinal on the DP was slit to allow the wreath mounted on a Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Die to be tucked under.  The sentiment from the Gift of God set was gold embossed on vellum and a gold loopy bow was added to finish the card.

Here is the sketch that was used for the design:

And these are the supplies used that are available at the 

Our Daily Bread Designs Store:

Thank you so much for stopping by...have a blessed Sunday!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Large & Small Snowflake Dies

Welcome back to Day 6 and the final day of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Feature Blog Hops for the November Release!

Today's features are: 

Small Snowflake Dies and Large Snowflake Dies

Die set includes 5 dies The dies range from approximately 1" x 2 1/4" Die set - $14.25

Die set includes 3 dies The dies range from approximately 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" Die set - $33.25 Get the Bundle for just $42.75 ($47.50 value) Here is my sample using the Small Snowflake Dies, Spectacular Snowflakes, and Tender Thoughts: Creative Nugget:  Solar Crest card stock was embossed with a Sizzix Snowflake Embossing Folder and attached to an Enchanted Evening card base.  Spectacular Snowflakes were white embossed on another Solar Crest panel and sponged with Summer Sky and Blue Danube Memento inks.  The Birch Forest Die was stamped on Spring Rain card stock, white embossed, and popped up on the sponged panel.  The deer and squirrel dies were cut from Spring Rain, stamped, and popped up on the birch forest.  Three Small Snowflake Dies were added to the bottom.  A Mini Tag Sentiment was cut with a Mini Tag Die and was added with Baker's Twine along with a scattering of rhinestones to finish the card.  Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below. Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away (6) $15 store credits (1 winner will be chosen from each of the 6 blog hops). The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, November 15th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, November 18th. Thanks so much for joining us for each of our feature hops!  I hope you've been inspired by your visits...have a wonderful day! Hugs, Cathymac