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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Welcome to the ODBD May 2016 Release

Hello friends!  Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs May 2016 Release!  It's tea time at Our Daily Bread Designs this month.  The stamp sets and dies in the new release are gorgeous and perfect for creating cards with a vintage look.  Grab a cup of tea and sit a while as you hop along to see all the beautiful creations made by the design team!

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 May 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 May 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!


My first sample was made using the My Soul Thirsts stamp set and several of the new dies.


Creative Nugget:  The card fold was made by cutting 2" down from the top and 2" off the bottom, discarding the middle section.  The panels were lined with papers from the Beautiful Boho Collection.   Beautiful Border die cuts were added to the top and bottom sections.  The mug from My Soul Thirsts was colored with Copic Markers and cut with one of the new Pierced Rectangle Dies. This panel holds the top and the bottom sections together.  The inside of the card was embossed with the Majestic Medallion Die and the sentiment was cut with a Pierced Oval Die and matted with an Oval die cut  Pretty Posies and Lovely Leaves dies were used to make the floral embellishment.  Some silk ribbon  was added to finish the card.

My second card was made with the beautiful new Good Day stamp set.

Creative Nugget:    I saw this Triple Panel Standing Card fold on Pinterest, but no directions...so came up with my own version. The 11" x 5 1/2" card base was scored at 2 3/4", 4 1/8", 6 7/8", and 8 1/4".  Each of the panels were lined with papers from the Cozy Quilt Collection.  The Good Day hat image was colored with Copic Markers, cut with the Pierced Oval Die and layered onto an Oval, Pierced Rectangles, Filigree Frames, Rectangles, and an embossed and stitched Majestic Medallion panel which was adhered to the center of the card.  Pierced Circle and Circle Dies were used to cut and mat the sentiments and Pretty Posies, Bitty Blossoms, and Fancy Foliage die cuts were used to embellish the other two panels.  Prills were added to the centers of the flowers and little silk bows added to finish the card.  The card folds into a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" square.

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 May 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!

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


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

Hugs,
Cathymac

37 comments:

Shelia said...

Wow, what fabulous fancy folds!! Both cards are amazing. I really like the first one with the cut out middle. I'm going to have to try this one! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Gail said...

Hi Cathymac - Two beautiful works of art on display here - you have done a fabulous job with the new products on your card creations - such unique folds on both cards - loving the cup overflows creation and the silk ribbon added - with card #2 that fold is lovely along with the embellishments and very eye appealing -I have never created a triple fold standing card - nice job on this beautiful card! TFS

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards with an awesome format and pretty details!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards using the different folding techniques that I have never tried, only because I don't think I can do them! Your cards are beautiful and makes me want to try the fancy folding techniques! Thank you for sharing!

Leanne said...

Pretty cards!

Sheri said...

I love seeing new to me folds and techniques and you didn't fail me. Such pretty cards

Sue MacFall said...

Hello, i love the colours you have used and the new dies and stamps work beautifully together.
Many thanks,
Sue Mac

Foodista88 said...

The Triple Panel card is just gorgeous! Great use of the stamp!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh my goodness! Cathy this is amazing my friend!! WOWZERS!

TLady said...

WOOOOW!!!! BOTH of your cards are STUNNING CATHY!!! The first is WONDERFULLY DONE in the Boho Papers! SO COLORFUL & CHEERY! Your second card makes me feel I am in a Victorian Bedroom....all the flowery wall paper on the walls & looking into a mirror...wearing that hat! LOL JUST GORGEOUSLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL RELEASE!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Bev Polen - Guneaux Designs said...

Oh my goodness, Cathy! Wow, you are so creative and I LOVE your two cards. The folds on both are spectacular, especially the second beautiful card! I love the beautifully colored cup, the sentiment, die cuts, and fantastic paper on the My Soul Thirsts card. The triple panel card, highlighting the beautifully colored hat and stand image, is off the charts, my friend! I love your work!

Blessings,
Bev, Guneaux Designs

JoAnn said...

Beautiful cards. Your triple panel card is fabulous.

Karen said...

The Good Day card looks like you opened and antique wardrobe case, So Lovely!

Cheryl Walker said...

Cathy your cards are absolutely Beautiful!! LOVE the design of both of these, its always nice to see different type of folds for cards! Also LOVE the stamps ,dies, and design paper you used! Gorgeous!!
hugs
Cheryl

Grace said...

Cathy you sure are the queen of creative folds! LOVE your Good Day card! All the papers and the hat image match so perfectly and I love that fold!!! Must try it one day soon! Love the other fold as well... and a fun card with those boho papers! Always inspiring and over the top gorgeous my friend!!!

Hugs,
Grace

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Cathy, what gorgeous cards and two different styles and folds...so clever! I love the first one with the adorable cup so beautifully colored and with the sweet flower! And the second one is amazing! How delightful it is with all the intricate folds and details...the dies, flowers, and ribbons! Stunning cards! Hugs!

Sue D said...

Beautiful colors and I like the fancy folds.

Patty O'Malley said...

Pretty cards!

Bunny said...

The first card is very pretty. Love the layout. I like that you can color the cup with different colors since it has the diagonal line with the hearts. Very nice.

The second card is awesome. I would love to make this and send it to a friend. The sentiments are perfect. I'd like to get a card from a friend like this, too. Great job.

Diana Nguyen said...

Wow - you are queen of fancy folds! I love them - and thank you for using my set! Love what you did!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wowzer Cathy!! Stunning cards!! I just love your coloring of the tea cup, your use of the Boho paper and the fold of the first. The second is breathtaking. I love everything about it from the coloring of the hat to the fold and added flowers! You are such an inspiration!
hugs,
Chris

McStamper said...

Wow. Your cards are wonderful. Love your layering and folds.

Regena said...

Beautiful cards. Your triple panel card is fabulous!!

Dawn said...

Wow, Cathy!! Two amazing samples! So creative, love both designs! Beautiful!

stampingbowd said...

Cathy, both cards are stunning!!! Gorgeous papers, beautiful layers, fabulous designs!

Marla said...

Your first card has one of my favorite card designs. I love how you put the sentiment on the inside, but it shows on both. Gorgeous cards...both of them!

TracyM #6773 said...

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING cards Cathy!!!
WOW - BOTH are DELICATE DELIGHTS filled with BEAUTIFUL images & sentiments, such BEAUTIFUL colours, layers and EXCITING designs with the FANCY folds - LOVE IT ALL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your AWESOME CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)

D.Ann C said...

Oh that triple panel card is FABULOUS! I'm bookmarking this to try it some day - thanks!

Robin Clendenning said...

Oh Cathy!!! Your cards are always off the chart with wonderful craftsmanship and design!! LOVE your special fold cards!! You always make everything so perfectly! Your first fold card is really fun and colors are great. Your second is my favorite (who wouldn't think so???) Your design is just mind boggling! The craftsmanship, the papers and colors and your HAT is spectacular!!!The shine on the ribbon...wow!
Sensational cards my sweet friend!!

April said...

Awesome cards and I love the folds!

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful cards!! I love the folds you have done!! Beautiful colors too.
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

ionabunny said...

Both of these are gorgeous. Love them. Hugz

Melissa T. said...

Wow! Your cards are stunning, love all the extra details. :)

Lisa Somerville said...

Stunning cards using the May Release, Cathy! Love the wonderful folds you used and the many added details!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

These are both beautiful, Cathy! Your folds are wonderful & the second reminds of a dressing room screen in a Victorian parlor.

JanTink said...

I'm happy to be a guest in the Bread Basket with such talented designers! Gorgeous cards!

Kelley said...

Holy smokes! Both your cards are so awesome!! Love the cool folds on them. All the coloring and extra details make for some LOVELY cards!!!