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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Welcome to ODBD May 2014 Release

Hello friends!
The beginning of May means another fabulous release by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I'm ready to say good-bye to April showers and welcome May flowers! This release, filled with Morning Glories and Angel Wings, will help to do just that!

Three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers' blogs to receive a $15 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used toward the purchase of ODBD stamps.  You have until May 2, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments!  The winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on May 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Here are my samples for this wonderful release:


Creative Nugget:  The beautiful Heart & Soul designer paper was mounted to a Smokey Shadow card base, and four of the Decorative Corners Dies were stitched together on Smokey Shadow card stock to form the background for the sentiment.   The sentiment, from the Key to Heaven stamp set, was embossed with Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder onto the Vintage Label Die.  The Ornate Hearts Dies were aded to the label and to the ribbon. The keys from the Angel Wings die set were cut six times…three were glued together for each key... then embossed with Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder and tied to the heart to finish the card.

Creative Nugget:  The Stair Step card base was made with Pure Luxury card stock.  Gelatos were scribbled onto a white panel and blended with a watercolor brush to make the sky on the back panel.  Clouds were added to the sky using my finger and some Gesso.  The Quatrefoil Pattern Die was used to form a kind of trellis for the middle step.  The sentiment from the Holy Angels stamp set was stamped on the Vintage Flourish Pattern Die, Angel Wings were attached, and mounted to the trellis.  As an afterthought, a Wink of Stella marker was used to give the Angel Wings a bit of shimmer.  The Morning Glories from the Glory stamp set were colored with Copic Markers, fussy cut and added to the Fence Die for the bottom step.  A bow and one of the Morning Glories were added to finish the card.

Just look at the new supplies used to make these samples 
available at Our Daily Bread Designs!

And here are some old favorites used that are also available 
Be sure to visit the ODBD Blog where you can see all the gorgeous samples made by the design team. To see the details for each card and to leave your comments, stop by the designers' blogs linked below.

Chris * Grace * Cathy * Julie * Stacy Dawn * Sandee  
Lori * Sabrina * Lisa * Angie * Wanda  * Audrey

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful May Day!

Hugs,
Cathymac

24 comments:

Angella D. Crockett said...

Oh, Cathy, where do I begin? Both are so, so gorgeous!!!! The first design, with the corner die cuts and ODBD papers is absolutely stunning! The 2nd with all of the fussy cutting and fabulous step scene.....wow, I am super inspired, just like every time I study your artwork! HUGS!!!

Dawn said...

Beautiful samples, Cathy! Gorgeous coloring on the Morning Glories, wow!

Christine Harrop said...

Such beautiful cards. The stamps are amazing. Christine

Teri C said...

So, so pretty! Awesome work!

Becky said...

Two stunning cards Cathy! I just love that second card with the flowers and angel wings, that is just awesome.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Cathy you have blown me away! Both cards are gorgeous! I love how you did the corners in the background on the first! And WOW on the second card!!! Goodness so gorgeous!

Diane said...

Beautiful and inspiring...love all the beautiful details!! Love your blog header, too :<) !!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I am always in awe of your creations sweet friend!! I so love the background you created with the corner dies, the texture and layering of dies, and your gorgeous colors and design of the first. The second is such a beautiful scene with the morning glories. Gorgeous design!! Jaw dropping creations Cathy!!
hugs,
Chris

Anonymous said...

Your first card with the lacy heart and keys dangling is just so pretty. I really like the center fold one with all the beautiful flowers. Wonderful cards.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both of these are beautiful, Cathy! I love your sweet pink heart card w/ the perfect little bow and stitching. Your second is just lovely w/ all the fussy cutting and gelato bg.

Greta said...

So many beautiful elements put together perfectly! Guess everything needs to go on my wishlist--LOL!

Grace said...

These are both so gorgeous Cathy! I love how you used the ornate corner dies to create your bg and the gorgeous lacey heart die to the side! Your step card is an amazing scene... love the beautiful sky peeking through the "trellis" and the morning glories in full array! Soooo gorgeous!!!!
hugs,
Grace

Sue D said...

Your creations are gorgeous!

Audrey Hiltke said...

Cathy - your creations are just amazing. The first card is so soft and heart-warming, and the step card is beyond stunning. I just want to get it into my little hands to see and touch it up close LOL!! Gorgeous work my friend, as always :)!
Hugs,
Audrey

Sherry said...

gorgeous cards!!! love all those morning glories!!

Wanda Cullen said...

Cathy, these are both so gorgeous and absolutely filled with amazing details! Your morning glories are just so stunning and I also love the softness with the second card! You really rocked this new release!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful projects Cathy! The stair step card is very striking!

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, I love the lacey feel of the first card and the step card is just beautiful, lovely framing with the flowers!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Cathy, oh my word, you have done it again my friend! You have created two masterpieces and I cannot choose a favorite as they are both absolutely stunning! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Regena said...

super pretty cards!!

Saints Rule! said...

I am always amazed at all of your amazing details! From the luscious die cuts on the first card to the fussy cutting on the second... you give so much of yourself when you create! It shows! Thanks for bringing a smile to my face today!

Lynn said...

Oh my goodness - these
are just amazing!
So many awesome
details. It looks
like you worked
for hours!! I am
totally impressed!

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful, the keys is super cute touch and the heart I like. beautiful step card, and awesome idea with the wings. fabulous samples.

Kelley said...

As always, so creative and stunning! Love both!!