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)

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Welcome to the ODBD March 2016 Release

Hello friends!  It's time for the Our Daily Bread Designs March 2016 Release!  Our Daily Bread Designs is releasing two versatile new stamp sets that can be used all year long and some wonderful dies that can be used with the new stamp sets.

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 2, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments on the Designers' Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on March 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!


My first sample was made using the Superstar stamp set and some of the new dies.


Creative Nugget:  The background paper on the front of the card was cut with the Flourished Star Pattern Die.  Double sided paper was used to create the pleated skirt which was stitched onto the bottom of the card.  You can find a tutorial for the pleated skirt HERE under the Tutorials Tab on Splitcoaststampers.  The sentiment from the fun new Superstar stamp set was embossed and sponged on a panel that was cut with the new Double Stitched Square Dies.  The star frame was cut from the Sparkling Stars and new Double Stitched Star Dies.  A few other stars cut with the Sparkling Star Dies were covered with Glossy Accents and scattered on the card.  Twine was dyed and tied across the pleats to finish the card

For my second sample, a door was created on a Double Display Card to complement the new Key to Happiness stamp set.

Creative Nugget:   Rustic papers were impressed with a woodgrain pattern and used to line each of the panels on the Double Display Card.  The door panels were cut with the new Squares and Double Stitched Squares Dies and the previously released Rectangles and Double Stitched Rectangles Dies.   The sentiment from Key to Happiness and the mat were cut with the Circles and Double Stitched Circles Dies.  The new Keys Dies were used to cut all of the keys on the card, some of which were also embossed.  Some of the Liquid Platinum embossing powder was rubbed off prior to heating to give a more rustic look.

The double doors open to reveal the inside of the card.  Keys were hung from key rings on the side panels.  Another sentiment from Key to Happiness was embossed and matted with one of the Layered Lacey Squares.  The Gilded Gate was embossed and adorned with some of the Bitty Blossoms and Lovely Leaves.

Here are the beautiful new products being released by 
Our Daily Bread Designs this month that were used to make these projects…


…and some old favorites previously released:

To see all of the breathtaking projects created with the March Release, hop on over to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.  Then click the links below to see the details for each project.  You are sure to be inspired by what you see!  While at each blog, be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win one of the three fabulous prizes!

Cathy (You are here)Julie * Dawn * Sandee * Robin 
Lori Angie * Lisa * Chris * Diana Sabrina
 Melissa (Guest Designer)

Thanks so much for stopping by…enjoy the rest of the hop!

Hugs,
Cathymac

42 comments:

Paula Hymel said...

Stunning card... Simply Stunning.. I'm speechless! Thank You for your inspiration!

Melissa T. said...

Love all the detail on your double display card! :)

Nan said...

I like your style, Cathy! Your new cards are awesome!

Dorcas98 said...

That is an awesome card and an awesome message! It is so true sometimes we are waiting for something to go through or happen and wonder why. If we would only stop and remember this!

Lagene said...

Great release! Love your cards, especially the double display card with doors!

Robin said...

You star card is totally cute but I am in love with the door! It's stunning! The gate and keys are fabulous embossed and these sentiments are beautiful! Hugs, Robin

Lori Smanski said...

wow, your cards are so wonderful. they are so happy and full of life. thanks for sharing and inspiring. i love split coast stampers web site.
quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

Robin Clendenning said...

Cathy I love your outline star over the sentiment...you are so creative! The ruffles are so cute as well!
I absolutely adore your door card! OMGosh! I can't get over the detail and craftsmanship of your beautiful door and the inside is just gorgeous!!! I LOVE your cards dear friend!

Rebecca/Sydney's Sentiments said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the door, keys, gate, sentiments...stunning!

Gail said...

Hi Cathy - I am very impressed with both of your lovely creations -for the first one I just saw this past week the tutorial for the pleated fold which I need to give that a try - it is a lovely addition to your card - the die cut for the second card is so amazing - saves much work doesn't it - love how you embellished both of your cards and the papers used as well - have a blessed week and thanks for the hop!
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Sheri said...

I love the birthday card with the stars. When you look at it you just know someone is going to have a party!!! And the door and project are simply amazing. Both great cards!

Diana Nguyen said...

Love the pleated skirt with the star frame but the second card just blew me away! You did wonders with the double display - so gorgeously detailed!

Pat said...

I am so in love with your second card creative nugget. It just has a very special meaning to me. After a bad illness in 2014 and thankfully full recovery this card says it all for me. Thank you for sharing this card with us
Pat C

lisa808 said...

I have been wanting to try a pleat fold. Fabulous card!

LaDawn said...

What a wonderful Keys card, Brings my focus on God.
Thanks,
LaDawn

Sabrina Jackson said...

Wow, wow, wow, Cathy, I am just speechless! Love both of your cards, but that second one....oh my goodness, how creative and super amazing! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

April said...

Two wonderful cards!I love the pleat fold on the first. I have been plating with that fold myself. I love the vintage feel of the second card and love the folds!

Dawn said...

Love your unique pleated fold star paper to show off this new set! Great design.
Your Double Display is just beautiful!!

Sue D said...

Festive and colorful star card and fabulous door card--great fold.

Sherry said...

beautiful cards, but that door card--WOW!!!! it is awesome!!!

Karen Letchworth said...

Hi Cathy! I always enjoy coming to your sweet blog to see the amazing cards you've created. Your work is lovely. Thanks for being part of this fun blog hop for Our Daily Bread Designs.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

LilArtsyWoman said...

Your cards present awesomeness of a great crafter. Keep up this great work of art!

Kathy Krug said...

Both cards are fabulous, but the work on the double display card is amazing. O bought a pack of these at the store a year ago and every time I take one out I put it back because I realize how much work it is going to be. You have inspired me to get one out again. Thanks also for the link to the pleated skirt.

Shelia said...

Beautiful design on both cards. Your double display card is so amazing! WOW!

Leanne said...

Beautiful cards!

lynda said...

I love the playful birthday card, and the stunning door card leaves me speechless!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Your cards are both gorgeous, Cathy!! I so love the colors and pleated skirt on the first but the second with the double display door design is beyond words!! Awesome details as always!! You never disappoint my friend!
hugs,
Chris

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Wonderful variety of stars. Like the opening of the door style. Your dog on top of your blog looks like my Daisy. Have a BEE-utiful day!
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Kris B said...

Great cards! I really like the pleats on the first card! Love the new star dies!

Conniecrafter said...

these are both terrific, I love the sentiment framed by the star, great card design and papers, the second card is just fantastic, the door is so neat and love the surprised when you open it up!

McStamper said...

Love your star card and the double door card is amazing. Thanks for your inspiration.

Bunny said...

Love the superstar birthday card. So cute.

I have never seen a Double Display card. This was really nice. I love the key dies. It's a wonderful project.

Teresa Doyle said...

WOW, WOW AND WOW! What fantastic work here. Great cards my dear!

Linda Carson said...

Most excellent artwork Cathy! Both cards are amazing!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Cathy, your cards always blow me away, and I just love the first one with the pleated skirt layout! Beautiful DP and and fabulous layout with the star and the sentiment with the little star dies! I love that one especially. And, wow! The other double display card is amazing! The intricacy is amazing, and I love the opened card with the gate, keys, and beautiful flowers! Stunning! Hugs!

Cheryl Walker said...

Absolutely Beautiful cards and love the stamps and dies used!!!
hugs
Cheryl

Vonnie b said...

Your cards are lovely. Your background star paper is so perfect with the Star dies and I enjoyed the addition of the pleated skirt…great little pizzazz. And your double door card was so meaningful with the verse and so soft and interestingly done. Absolutely lovely

Kelley said...

Cathy, I just love coming to your blog and seeing your Kody! He is so handsome! Your cards are so wonderful, full of great details, as always!! Love them!!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both are wonderful, Cathy! Love all the layers on the display card...it's like opening a present! Your star card is so fun & happy.

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful cards, Cathy! Always so much attention to detail in showcasing the ODBD products!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Wow!!! Cathy both of your designs are so fabulous! I love how you cut out the star! And your second card makes me speechless! Goodness gracious!

JD/ Jill said...

Amazing! Both cards are just stunning. And I have added so much I see here on my wish list.

On a personal note, I was just at our favorite store yesterday. I keep hoping to run into you there again sometime. Enjoyed our chat!