Looking Back at the ODBD December 2017 Release

Hello friends!  Today we are taking another look at the Our Daily Bread Designs December 2017 Release.   

My first sample was made with the new Praise the Lord stamp set.

Creative Nugget:  Papers from the Christmas Collection 2017 were cut with Pierced Rectangle dies and stitched together for the card front.  A Decorative Corner Die was used to create the corners on the center green panel.  The cross from the Praise the Lord stamp set was colored with Copic Markers, cut with the Oval Stitched Rows Die and matted with a red Oval.  The sentiment was white embossed on vellum, layered over ribbon and wrapped around the card front before mounting it to the card base.  Finally the bow was added to finish the card. 

My second sample uses the White as Snow Stamp & Die Duo, the Card Caddy & Gift Bag Dies and the Gift Bag Handles and Topper Dies.

Creative Nugget:  The Card Caddy & Gift Bag Dies without the inset along with the Gift Bag Handles & Topper Dies were used to cut the pieces of the gift bag from white card stock.  Strong adhesive was used to attach all the sides except one, keeping the bag flat until the front was finished.  The Snowflake Sky Die was used to create a decorative panel which was layered onto paper from the Christmas Collection 2014 paper pad.  This was adhered to the front panel of the bag.  The White as Snow Stamp & Die Duo was used to stamp and cut the snowman which was colored with Copic Markers and also attached to the front of the bag. The sentiment was embossed, cut with a Pierced Circle Die and mounted to a Circle cut from the decorative paper before adding it to the front. The handle toppers were attached to the front and back of the bag before adhering the remaining side and bottom of the bag.

Here are the fabulous 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 wonderful projects created with the December Release, hop on over to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.  Then click the links below to see the details for each project created by the Breadbasket Team.

Cathy * Sandee * Dawn * Diana * Kathy * Helen * Lori

These projects will also be submitted for the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #272 - Make Your Mark

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #312-313 - Anything Goes

{PIN}aspirational Challenge #205

Simon Monday Challenge - Simon Says: Christmas/Winter Holidays

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says: Stitch It

Thanks so much for stopping by…Hope you are inspired by the hop!  Have a wonderful weekend!    

Hugs,

Cathymac

Welcome to the ODBD December 2017 Release

Hello friends!  Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs December 2017 Release.  Now that December is here, the countdown to Christmas begins!  There's still time to finish up those Christmas cards and the Our Daily Bread Designs release this month is perfect for those last minute projects as well as for creating gifts and cards for the winter. Get ready to see some beautiful winter and Christmas projects created by the Breadstick Designers using the new products from the release. 

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 December 2, 2017 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 December 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

My first sample was made with the new Praise the Lord stamp set and the new Card Caddy & Gift Box Dies.

Creative Nugget:  Pieces of mixed media card stock were sponged with Distress Oxide inks and cut with the Card Caddy & Gift Bag Dies with the included inset cut in the front panel.  Gift Bag Handle & Toppers Dies were used to cut paper from the Christmas Collection 2013 and matching green card stock.  A Double Stitched Circle Die was used to cut washers for the handles.  Oval Stitched Rows Dies, an Ovals Die, and a Pennant Flags Die were used to cut and mat the Copic colored pine cross and sentiment from the Praise the Lord stamp set.  The gift bag was assembled and finished off with a few Pine Branches die cuts and a twine bow.

My second sample uses the Noel Ornaments stamp.

Creative Nugget: The Noel Ornaments image was colored with Copic Markers and the panel cut with an Oval Stitched Rows Die. The same die was used to cut two ovals out of red card stock to be used as mats for the focal image since the largest die was used to cut the main image.  The Gift Bag Topper Die was used to cut a border from paper from the Holly Jolly Collection.  The Merry Christmas Border was left in the die and VersaMark ink sponged through the highlights so they could be white embossed.   Double Stitched Rectangle Dies were used to cut the other layers.  The card was assembled, stitched together and finished off with a white bow.

Here are the fabulous 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 wonderful projects created with the December Release, hop on over to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. Then click the links below to see the details for each project. While at each blog, be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win one of the three fabulous prizes!

Sandee * Lisa * Angie * Cathy * Grace * Dawn 

 Chris * Diana * Helen * Kathy * Lori

Thanks so much for stopping by…Hope you are inspired by the hop!

Have a wonderful day!    

Hugs,

Cathymac

Welcome to SNSS February 2015 Release

Hello, sweet friends!  Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps February 2015 Release Day Blog Hop! It sure is cold outside, but our February release is sure to warm your heart so grab your favorite hot beverage and get ready to be inspired by the projects created for you by the talented Design Divas! 

You can find out all the details about each of the new stamp sets and dies on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog, but here are several samples to inspire you using some of the new products:

Creative Nugget:  Can you believe that Winter with Winnie was designed by a high school student?  That's right, Wynne Gettelfinger designed Winnie, the adorable character who is so much fun to color up with Copic Markers.  Some snowy patterned paper, a few Small Snowflakes, and one of the new Speech Bubble Dies is all it takes to create a cold winter scene with a choice of some very fun sentiments!  The design for this card was taken from this week's Mojo Monday Sketch.

 SNSS products that were used to make this Winter with Winnie card:

Next up is a card made with one of the new critters designed by Diane Zechman in the Get Well Critters stamp set.

Creative Nugget:  This little chick with a wounded wing from the Get Well Critters stamp set is adorable and sure to perk up the hurting recipient with a smile.  Being able to cut out the image with the matching Get Well Critters Die makes creating a quick get well card a snap.  Just add some patterned paper, some embossing, a few sequins, and a fun sentiment!

SNSS supplies used to make this Get Well Critters card:

My last sample was made with the new remaining products being added to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store, Keep in Touch, Too, Banner Dies, and the Praise the Lord Bluebird Die.

Creative Nugget:  With the freezing weather outside, this card makes me feel like Spring is right around the corner.  The sentiments are all from Gloria Stengel's Keep in Touch, Too set and fit perfectly in some of the new Banner Dies.  Two of the banners were tucked behind the patterned paper strip and the third was popped up on top.  The bluebird is from the favorite Praise the Lord stamp set and was colored with Copic Markers and cut with the new Praise the Lord Bluebird Die.  A bow and some pearls finish the card.

These SNSS materials were used to make this card:

Release Giveaway!

What would a release be without a giveaway, right?  Well, here are the details of this month's release prize. One random commenter from one of the DT blogs will be selected to win a $10 Gift Code for  the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store.  You have until Thursday, February 12th at midnight EST to leave your comments.  The winner will be posted on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, February 13th!

Last but not least...
We can't forget our fun Release Day Challenge!
Since the cold winter month of February often brings with it a case of the sniffles, create a warm get well card and join our...

"Warm Get Well Wishes Challenge"   

Just a few guidelines to remember as you play:

            

- You don't have to use a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps image to enter (although we sure love when you do!)
- Please create a NEW card (no back linking)
- We ask that you enter your card in no more than 3 challenges
 - You'll have until Thursday, February 12th at midnight EST to enter
- We'll draw 1 winner from this week's challenge to receive a $10 credit to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Store!  
If there are 25 participants, (not including the DT), we'll draw 2 winners!
- Please use code SNSFEB2015RC when uploading to Splitcoaststampers or other galleries 

To enter simply share a link to your creation below!

Thanks for joining us today!  Be sure to join us again on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog on Friday, February 13th to see if you've won!

 Now it's time to see what the DT has created with these fabulous products! The DT blog links can be found in the Linky Tool below…
HAPPY HOPPING & SHOPPING!