And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness
and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)

Saturday, June 1, 2013

ODBD June Release Blog Hop

Hello again, sweet friends!  Since this is my second post today, if you are looking for The Sweet Stop sketch, click HERE!

Welcome to another fabulous release by Our Daily Bread Designs!  The release this month covers two themes just perfect for June.  Two of the stamp sets and two single stamps cover American Patriotism, perfect for cards with a masculine, patriotic holidays, or military service theme, and cards for organizations such as Operation Write Home.  The other sets being released are children's sets that you are sure to fall in love with.  Now...on to the HOP!

If you got here from Sandee's amazing blog, you are in the right place!  If not, you might want to return to the ODBD Blog and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

Briefly, here are the details of the hop:

  • Hop will run from 8:00am on June 1st until June 2nd at 8:00pm EDT.
  • Winners will be announced June 3rd
  • There will be four PRIZES of $15, $20, $30, and $40 gift certificates for STAMPS in the ODBD Store.  These must be redeemed within the month of June**
  • To qualify to win, all you have to do is hop to each of the designers, leave a comment, and return to the ODBD Blog to tell us you completed the hop, and let us know of any difficulties along the way.
Now...on to my projects!  Since I've recently become a new Great Aunt, the stamp set I chose to make samples for is the Precious Girl stamp set....LOVE this one!!



This darling gift set will be for my new little grand niece, Baylee!


Creative Nugget:  The card front was made by stitching an embossed panel and some of my favorite Graphic 45 baby papers to Groovy Guava card stock and a Vintage Cream card base.  A piece of lace separates these two sections.  The precious girl image was stamped on a piece of Vintage Cream card stock, cut with a Spellbinders Gold Label 4 die, and mounted to a Groovy Guava Label Four die.  The precious girl image was stamped again on Solar Crest card stock, and again on some Graphic 45 DP.  The first image was colored with Copic Markers and popped on top of the Vintage Cream panel.  Just the dress was highlighted with some Copics, cut out of the DP, and popped on top of the second layer.  This made three layers in all, creating depth on the main image.  The sentiment, also from the Precious Girl set, was stamped on a Spellbinder Basic Tag die.  The tag was tied onto the lace with some button twine.  A mulberry flower, some leafy sprigs, a charm, and pearls finish the card. 


The baby pram was made with some matching Graphic 45 papers following a pattern from the Great Gifts CD by Technique Junkie Newsletter.  The sentiment was stamped on a Spellbinders Tag and tied to the pram with seam binding and button twine.  Some lace and a decorative pearl were used to dress up the pram.

Neutral colors were used to create my second sample.


Creative Nugget:  The little Bless this Child sentiment from the Precious Girl stamp set was stamped before using the Quatrefoil Pattern Die to emboss the pattern on a piece of Vintage Cream card stock. Frayed Burlap Distress Ink was used to stamp the Gingham Background stamp on Vintage Cream card stock.  This was cut into two narrow strips and adhered to the embossed panel.  The panel was then stitched to Fine Linen card stock and mounted to a Vintage Cream card base.  The precious girl was stamped on Solar Crest card stock, cropped with a Square Nestie, and mounted to Fine Linen after being colored with Copics.  The girl image was stamped again on a left over piece of the gingham stamped card stock.  The dress highlighted with Copics, cut out, and mounted on the square panel.  The scripture panel was also cut with a Square Nestie and sponge with Frayed Burlap ink.  A Seam binding bow and several little pearls finish the card.

Here is the Precious Girl stamp set, and other materials used to make these projects, available from the Our Daily Bread Designs Store:


From here, you will hop to the super talented and very creative Dawn

Enjoy the rest of the hop!  Have a fabulous day!

Hugs,
Cathymac


70 comments:

Saints Rule! said...

These are darling Cathy! Love the variety of textures and that carriage is superb! Beautifully done! {{hugs}}

Lori

KFlaherty said...

How creative! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us.

Dawn said...

Cathy, how amazing!! What an adorable pram to go with your fabulous card for Baylee...so sweet! Love both samples!!

Grace said...

Oh my goodness Cathy your projects just blow me away!!! The cards are so sweet and full of yummy details and the baby carriage is just amazing! I have been wanting to make one of these so thanks for the inspiration!!!!
hugs,
Grace

Tonya said...

Amazing! The carriage is awesome! You are very talented....love your work!

Becky said...

Oh my word Cathy.. This card and carriage is just stunning. The design paper is gorgeous and love the lace you used.

Shelia said...

Oh my goodness, these are so adorable. I love that little pram!! Your new grand niece & her mom will love these!!!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Anyone would be totally blessed to received any of your creations!!! HUGS!!!!

Kris B said...

Amazing! The baby buggy is adorable and both your cards are precious! TFS God bless!

Unknown said...

Cathy, these are wonderful!! Love the papers you used and the designs are great! Very creative.

greenize said...

These are so adorable, I just love the little carriage! Thanks for sharing your talents! Hugs, Donna. rubberstampin at yahoo dot com

Judi A said...

Your projects are very precious. Any young mother would appreciate them.

Leanne said...

Wow! Fabulous.

scyoder said...

Great card, love the pram.

Marti said...

Love your ideas, the carriage is adorable.

Donna said...

I love the little baby coach!

Audrey Hiltke said...

Absolutely breathtaking Cathy!! You are such an amazing talent my friend, and your touch has brought this precious girl to life right before our eyes!!
Hugs,
Audrey

Sandee Shanabrough said...

OH Gosh! Cathy what awesome cards and that little baby pram is the sweetest!!!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both of these & the pram are just fabulous, Cathy! Love the colors and gingham. Wonderful details!

JoAnn said...

Both cards are gorgeous. love the texture and layers. The pram is just too adorable. Thanks for sharing.

Dottie said...

I love the use of colors and designs in these cards - both "pop" the main theme and are both beautiful and sweet. The pram would be so fun for a baby shower - thank you!

Kathy said...

Both cards are so gorgeous, Cathy, and the pram is so cute! What a beautiful gift this is! Love these sweet girl images! Blessings! Kathy

slbt17 said...

lovely - love the baby carriage.
Sandra ltb

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Oh my goodness, that little pram is darling! Gorgeous project Cathy. Have a fab weekend. X

Unknown said...

Love that you ar bringing glory to Christ! Great job with the stamps!

craftymom205 said...

Great card. Love the carriage.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot ccom

Anita Braddock said...

How super cute. I was looking for something like this for our daughters Baby shower. love the colors. thanks for sharing your Awesome projects.

Jean said...

Love your cards with the praying girl. Wish I had these about a month ago for our granddaughters baptism. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Unknown said...

I love the white one. Both are gorgeous and thanks for sharing.

Brenda said...

Always fun to see the same image in different ways - so cute. The little baby buggy is awesome

Sabrina said...

There are just adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card and love the buggy. What a darling card for a sweet little girl. Mary L Schreiber

Kathy said...
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jan farnworth said...

adorable creations

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What cute creations Cathy!! I love the dp, embossing, paper piecing, and colors on the first and the matching baby pram is so sweet with the pearl brad and lace!!The third is so elegant with the vintage like colors and the sewing along with the dp!!
Hugs,
Chris

Gail D said...

Absolutely beautiful. I just love the carriage, what a unique idea.

Lucy E. said...

This set is so adorable! Conrats on your new grand niece :)

Anonymous said...

Your cards are precious, and the pram outstanding!!!!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Cathy, both of your projects are absolutely AMAZING. I love the first one with the little baby carriage to with in, what a wonderful idea, and the second card......so soft and elegant, I might have to case this one! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Patty said...

OMG!!! Love everything about your three creations!! Beautiful soft colors on all, and gorgeous embellishments!

TLady said...

What a WONDERFUL BABY GIFT COMBO!!!!!!!!! :) VERY SWEET! I LOOOOOVE giving Baby Gifts & WOW, THIS SET would SURELY HELP!!!!!!! The little carriage is ADORABLE TOO!!!!! This would look SUPER on a table for decorations for a Baby Shower!!!!!:) SOOO MANY POSSIBILITIES with this set!!!!!! :)

Marjorie said...

Absolutely precious!!!

Marjorie from TX

Ann said...

Sweet cards, love the designs.

Anonymous said...

Both cards are incredible. I love to see how you did her little gown. Very beautiful. Amy Marshall

Unknown said...

So precious! I am sure your gift will be well appreciated!

Unknown said...

The baby carriage is gorgeous and am loving these new stamp sets!

Conniecrafter said...

Both cards are just precious, love the background stamp you used on the second and always love the lace touches :) such a sweet carriage to go with it!

Bernadette RS said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, Cathy! What a beautiful idea with the carriage pram too!

Unknown said...

Wow!! Amazing!!! I love both cards. And that baby pram.. WOW!!!! just stunning!!!

Sue D said...

Very precious projects!

Cyndy said...

Adorable--what a wonderful set for your niece. Something that will be cherished for a long time. Thanks for sharing.

Jo4Him said...

What adorable projects; love the carriage. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

DFW said...

Both cards are absolutely darling, and the little carriage is over the top.

Heidi said...

Sweet images and that little carriage is exceptional!

Sherry said...

both cards are just precious and the pram is adorable!!

Pati said...

Very cute cards. Love the baby carriage and the flower lace trim you used!

Irene said...

Absolutely lovely! The pram is so beautiful and the way that you incorporated the praying girl is stunning. Thanks for sharing your talents!

Mary B. said...

These are adorable. I love this months release. This such a sweet kids colle tion. I specially like the baby carraiage. I like all the detail with the card, especially how you embossed with the quatrafoil.

Kathy S said...

Both of your cards are very classy. I especially like the tone on tone one.

Unknown said...

Stunning and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

Gayle said...

Simply precious cards and love the baby carriage.

Donna said...

Beautiful cards and baby buggy. Love the soft, subtle colors. Thanks for sharing!

D- said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! TFS.
Congrats Great Aunt.
D~ dmcardmaker (at AOL)
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Cathy, your cards are stunning with their beautiful colors, textures and yummy details!! And I adore that sweet little pram!!

Jan Castle said...

Absolutely ADORABLE Cathy!!!!

Christine said...

My favorite aunt has always been "great", but she was so excited when my son was born and made it official. So, congrats on being "great" and on such a beautiful sweet gift set for the new little one.

Jonia said...

Beautiful work on both samples!

Lagene said...

Gorgeous cards and the pram is wonderful!

Shannon White said...

Wowie! Such Sweet Precious Cards Miss Cathy!! LOVE the Darling Baby Pram too! Just Love all the Wonderful details of your Gorgeous work Sweet friend! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Monika/Buzsy said...

What a darling gift set Cathy. Love the buggie and the matching card. The papers are so pretty and elegant. Very creative project!