For the Lovebirds

Hello again, friends!  This is my second post, just a short one, for today so scroll down for the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps July Release Feature or click HERE.

I usually don't get a chance to play along with the Clean & Simple (CAS Challenge) over at Splitcoaststampers because of my work schedule, but my schedule has changed and so I got to play along today.  CAS is difficult for me since I love layers, but I'm trying, so be nice!  LOL!

Creative Nugget:  We were to use Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo, Primrose, and White for the colors.  I had to substitute Pretty in Pink since I didn't have the Primrose color.  The bird cage from the newly released stamp set, To the Lovebirds by Our Daily Bread Designs, was stamped in VersaMark ink on Sahara Sand paper and cut with the matching die from the Bird Cage and Banners Dies.  The doors of the birdcage were cut open using a craft knife to reveal the lovebirds inside.  The banner and sentiment from the Banner Sentiments stamp set were stamped and die cut as well.  The birdhouse image was stamped again using pretty in Pink ink on a Solar Crest panel to create a kind of shadow.  Piercing was added to this panel...not a CAS technique, but I couldn't resist, before matting it with with Sahara Sand.  An e.k. success border was punched from Melon Mambo and added to the panel along with some pretty ribbon before adhering it to a Solar Crest card base.  A few scattered gems were added to finish the card.

Here are the materials used that can be found at the 

Our Daily Bread Designs Store:

Thanks so much for stopping by....again!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Cathymac

Card Recipe
Stamps: To the Lovebirds, Banner Sentiments (ODBD)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Versa Mark (Tsukineko), Spun Sugar and Pumice Stone Distress Ink (Ranger), Pretty in Pink (SU!)
Paper: Solar Crest (Neenah), Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo (SU!)
Accessories: Bird Cage and Banner Dies (ODBD), Border Punch (e.k.success), Canvas Impression Plate (PTI), Piercing Tool, Ribbon, Rhinestones

Looking Back at the July Release

Hello friends and stampers!  Today we are looking back at Our Daily Bread Designs July Release.  Here is the card I created using To the Lovebirds, Banner Sentiments, and the Bird Cage & Banners Dies.

Creative Nugget:  Webster's Pages DP was stitched to Smokey Shadow card stock and mounted to a Vintage Cream card base. Opulent Ovals and Twisted Metal Accents were die cut from Vintage Cream and the middle oval sponged with Spun Sugar Distress Ink.  The birdcage was stamped, embossed, cut with the matching birdcage die, and colored slightly with Copic Markers. The banner was stamped, the sentiment from Banner Sentiments added, and both were cut with the matching die.  Copics were used to color the bunting at the bottom which was made with three die cut banners and layered on the card front.  The die cut birds, pearls, and a silk bow finish the card!  

These stamp sets and the matching die set available at Our Daily Bread Designs are wonderful for creating elegant looking cards for any occasion!

For more inspiration using the stamp sets from the July Release, be sure to visit the ODBD Blog!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Cathymac

ODBD July Release

It's time again for another fabulous release by Our Daily Bread Designs!   Love is in the air and wedding bells are ringing.  The new sets being released this month are perfect for wedding and anniversary card making and gifts. Although we are not having a blog hop this month, there will be one winner chosen from one of the designer's blog comments who will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store! You will have until July 3, 2013 at 9:00 pm EST to make your comments!  You can find all the card samples and blog links on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog, but to make it easier for you, I will also have all the designer's links at the bottom of this post.

Now for some news about our ODBD Designers...

• Angela Crockett and Audrey Hiltke are moving to the Aluni Team!
• I will be moving from the Challenge Team to the Design Team!
• Deb Saaranen is taking a short leave for a few months since she is moving.
• Kathy Roney is leaving the Challenge Team...we will miss her!!
• Connie McCotter and Betty Wright are leaving the Alumni Team!  We will miss them as well.  Both Connie and Betty have been on our team for many years, and Betty was also the Alumni Team Coordinator!
• Cheryl Scrivens is joining us on the Challenge Team...welcome Cheryl!

I have two cards to share with you using some of the new release sets.

Creative Nugget:  The Quatrefoil Pattern die was layered onto My Mind's Eye DP and Smokey Shadow card stock.  By cutting a Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight die in half and attaching half to the top and half to the bottom, a border was made before mounting the front to a Pink Pirouette card base.  The Quatrefoil Design Dies were used to create a frame in Smokey Shadow for the Love Scripture verse.  Some dyed seam binding was woven through the Quatrefoil die and the verse popped on top with dimensionals. The swag, banner, and love birds were stamped with images from the new To the Love Birds and Banner Sentiments stamp sets and die cut with the matching Bird Cage and Banner Dies.  A few Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Flourishes and pearls were added to finish the card.

Here's the second one:

Creative Nugget:  The Gingham Background was stamped in Pink Pirouette on the top of a Solar Crest panel and a CB embossing folder used to give texture to the bottom of the panel.  It's hard to see, but the bird cage from the To the Lovebirds stamp set was randomly stamped in VersaMark and white embossed over the pink gingham. This panel was stitched to a Pink Pirouette matt. This time the smaller Decorative Labels Eight die was cut lengthwise to create a border at the top and bottom of the card and black lace added before attaching it to a Solar Crest card front.  This gave a different look than the one above.  All of the pieces from the Bird Cage and Banners Dies were used to decorate the front of the card along with the sentiment from the Banner Sentiments stamp set.  The bird cage was mounted on a Spellbinders Antique Frame die and some ribbon, flourishes, and roses finish the card.

The new sets and dies used to create these cards are available today at the ODBD Store!

Be sure to visit these super talented ladies for more incredibly gorgeous samples using this month's new release sets.  Leave a comment on each one of their blogs to be eligible for the PRIZE!

~~Angie~~Audrey~~Chris~~Dawn~~Grace~~Julie~~
~~Lisa~~Lori~~Sabrina~~Sandee~~Silke~~Tosha~~

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Cathymac