Joy in a Jar

Hello friends!  Wouldn't it be marvelous if you really could buy joy in a jar?  Unfortunately that's not possible, but there is a source of joy that is unspeakable, boundless, and no one in this world can take it away from you!  It is the joy that the Lord gives to us when we enter into a right relationship with Him!   Just knowing what the Lord has done for us puts joy in our hearts that circumstances cannot quench.

"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."  (Nehemiah 8:10)

Here is my card:

Creative Nugget:  The card front was embossed with the ODBD Custom Quatrefoil Pattern Die and mounted on a Solar Crest card base.  Spellbinders Classic Scallop and Classic Petal Edgeabilities Dies were combined to form the lacy border down the front of the card.  The Apothecary Bottle was die cut, stamped and colored with Copic Markers.  Some Glossy Accents was added to the bottle to make it look more like glass.  The Joy in a Jar label was die cut, stamped and colored, and added while the Glossy Accents was still wet.  A bow and some pearls finish the card.

Here are the supplies from the 

Our Daily Bread Designs Store used to create this card:

This card will be entered into the following challenges:

Splitcoaststampers: CAS256 (use scallops)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

Cathymac

Taking Another Look at the ODBD January Release

Today we're taking a look back at the Our Daily Bread Designs January Release.  The card sample I created uses the Apothecary Bottles, Joy in a Jar, and Lavender stamp sets as well as the Apothecary Bottles and Antique Labels & Border Dies.

Creative Nugget:  The background for this card was made with the Faux Silk technique.  The little sprigs of Lavender were randomly stamped on tissue paper.  The Tissue paper was then scrunched up in a ball, flattened out, and glued to Solar Crest card stock.  Copic Markers were used to color the lavender sprigs as well as the labels on the bottles.  Bo Bunny DP and the Faux Silk panels were stitched to lavender card stock and mounted on a Solar Crest card base.  The Apothecary Bottles were popped up with foam tape.  Jute was tied around the one bottle and beads were added to the other one.  Some lace and ribbon were added to complete the card.  

Here are the Our Daily Bread Designs supplies 

used on my sample:

For more inspiration using these gorgeous sets as well as the Canning Jars and Jar Fillers sets, visit the ODBD Blog!  More details about each card can be seen on the blogs of my talented Sister Sticks.  Be sure to check them out…the cards and projects made with this release are gorgeous!

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

 Sandee * Wanda 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,

Cathymac

ODBD January 2014 Release

Happy New Year, everyone!  I'm not sure where 2013 went, but I'm looking forward to a wonderful 2014!  May you have a blessed new year as well!
  
To start off the new year, Our Daily Bread Designs has a gorgeous new release for you…five new stamp sets and one new die set perfect for gift giving and encouragement.  In addition, we are also featuring a stamp set and a die set previously released that coordinate with two of the new sets.
  
Once again, the design team has put together some gorgeous samples using the new sets.  To see these samples all in one place start at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.  Then to view the projects more closely and see more of the card details, click on each designer's blog link below. Leave comments as you visit each site because three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the blogs to receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used toward the purchase of ODBD stamps.  You have until January 2, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST to make your comments! The winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on January 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Here is my first card made with the Apothecary Bottles and Joy in a Jar stamp sets and the coordinating Apothecary Bottles Dies:  

Creative Nugget: The background on this card was created by inking up the Gingham Background with one color and stamping onto Solar Crest card stock.  The second color was stamped a little to the left and up to achieve the two-toned look.  The Spellbinder Heart Circle Die was cut out of this piece, then stitched back into place like the piece of a puzzle.  The label on the apothecary jar was cut with the Antique Labels & Border Dies which coordinate beautifully with these sets.  Some Fancy Foliage Dies and the corner from the Ornate Borders & Flower Dies were added to finish the card.

And here is my second sample made with the Lavender stamp set:

Creative Nugget:  The bottom of this card was cut and embossed with the Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Border Die.  The same die was used on the embossed Solar Crest layer and on the matching strip of Designer Paper.   Lace, pearls, and a layered bow were added to complete the vintage look.

Here are the stamp sets and dies from the ODBD Store used to make these samples:

Here are the blog links to all of my talented Sister Sticks!

Grace * Chris * Cathy * Sandee * Dawn * Lori  

Julie * Sabrina * Wanda * Lisa * Angie * Audrey

Thanks so much for stopping by…hope you've been inspired by your visit! 

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Cathymac