NCC ~ Bon Voyage ~

Happy Friday!  We are sailing into the weekend and I couldn't think of a better way to mark that event than by pulling out the new North Coast Creations' Sail Away

stamp set.  I started with a simple red 5.5 x 4.25 card stock base and added white 

matting along with some fun papers from Our Daily Bread Designs' Patriotic Paper Collection.

I stamped the image on white card stock (Nautical Blue) ink and lightly sponged the background with a soft Summer Sky ink.  I cut my three banners using ODBD's Pennants Die 

and adhered them to the image panel before placing it slightly off center.  I stamped my sentiment on white card stock and used ODBD's Sparkling Stars Die to cut both it and a red card stock base.  

I just love the chevron design in this paper pad.  

Here's a few of the items you see today...

from North Coast Creations 

and our sister company, Our Daily Bread Designs...

 

Thanks as always for stopping by!  Have a wonderful weekend!

North Coast Creations' May Release

Good morning and welcome to the May release at North Coast Creations!  Summertime my thoughts turn to the outdoors.  Hiking, exploring, traveling to new places all top my list!  And I must confess I love visiting the ocean!  I have only been there a few times but it always leaves me breathless!  And this month's release captures all of those things you love to do during the summer.  It is a perfect celebration of the outdoors.  Plus, this release works perfectly for those creating masculine cards!  ***Don't tell my husband***  Those are the most difficult for me!  It is wonderful when the image does all of the work for you!  ;-)  The first of the month means you have a chance to hop along, comment and win!  So don't forget to check the end of today's post for all of the details!

This month there are two sets, Sail Away, (think nautical) and Deer Silhouette Greetings (perfect for those sportsmen in your life). 

 Here is the first project featuring Sail Away...

I started with a rich navy card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added a dark red mat.  A layer of nautical DP from our sister company, Our Daily Bread Designs' Patriotic Paper Collection.  I stamped the sailboat image on Copic compatible paper and colored it with my Copics.  I added a bit of "seafoam" with a white gel marker.  I used my scalloped paper punch and Memento's Summer Sky ink to create my sky.  I matted the image with coordinating navy card stock and wrapped some faux netting behind the image.  A copper nautical charm rests above the sentiment panel.  I stamped the sentiment directly on a scrap from the Patriotic Paper Collection.  LOVE IT!!!

And here's a closer look....



and the stamp set...



So that brings us to contestant number two...  This time I pulled out some watercolor paper for my focal image...

I moistened the paper and swiped three shades of Memento markers on an acrylic block before misting the block (Grape Jelly, Lilac Posies, Danube Blue).  I then gently pressed the moistened block onto the damp paper.  After drying, I stamped my image (Deer Silhouette Greetings) with Memento's Tuxedo Black.  I trimmed it down to the desired size.  I did leave some areas that were not colored for added interest.  I created the base with black card stock (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added gold matting.  The final layer is a burgundy card stock.  I finished the image with black and burgundy matting and 4 gold photo corners.  I embossed the sentiment on black card stock and used ODBD's Pennants Die to cut it out.

and the set I used...

 

Aren't they fun?  I can't wait to crank out more "manly" cards!  My hubby won't know what hit him!  ;-)

Don't forget that a new release means you have a chance to win a $10 NCC Gift Certificate, good towards the purchase of NCC Stamps. You have until May 31st, 2015 at 10:00 PM EDT to leave a comments on the participating designers blogs for a chance to win! Two random winners will be selected from the comments left on the designers blogs, the winners will be announced on the NCC Blog on June 1, 2015.  Be sure to check back there to see if you have won!

NCC Blog - If you get lost along the way!

**The Coasters**

Lori (ME) * Julie * Lisa * Sandee 

 Dawn * Patty * Robin * Angie * Paula

Marching Along With North Coast Creations' Latest Release

Welcome friends to North Coast Creations' March Release!  If you are a person who loves large amounts of caffeine...  this release is just for  you!  But not just any caffeine will do!  I'm referring to that fabulous concoction known as coffee!  You either love it or you hate it!  What is so cool about this release?  Even if you are not a coffee fan...  you can still have loads of fun stamping about it and sharing gifts or cards with your coffee drinking friends!  They will think you are so very thoughtful!

 

And what is even better than matching up the perfect project with your besties?  Just for commenting on the Design Team Blog Posts, you have a chance to win a $10 NCC Gift Certificate, good towards the purchase of NCC Stamps. You have until March 27, 2015 at 10:00 PM EDT to leave a comments on the participating designers blogs for a chance to win! Two random winners will be selected from the comments left on the designers blogs, the winners will be announced on the NCC Blog on March 28, 2015!  SO be sure to check back there to see if you have won!

So here is the first project featuring the new set,

 What's Brewin'?

I stamped the sentiment on white card stock twice.  I hand cut the top layer and added it to the original panel with dimensional foam.  It makes it look like a real banner!

And here's a better look at the sentiment panel along with the circles (created with Our Daily Bread Designs' Matting Circles Dies and the lovely faux lace from ODBD's Beautiful Borders Die set.

 I know that many of you love shabby/chic projects!  But sometimes I like to see projects that are a little more clean and simple.  And when I saw this stamp set, Warm My Heart, I knew the paper crimper would come out of retirement!

I stamped my sentiment on white card stock before using Our Daily Bread Designs' Pennant Die to create the banner.  I stamped the coffee container image and heart separately, coloring each and fussy cutting them.  I added the heart on top (with dimensional foam) and added it to the crimped Kraft layer.  I just love this one too!

So here are the new items from NCC you see today...

See why I had to pull out the paper crimper?

and some products from our sister company Our Daily Bread Designs...

So don't forget to stop by the blog hop and leave some love.  Because you could win a fabulous gift certificate!  If you get lost along the way visit the NCC Blog.  

The Coasters
North Coast Creations Design Team

  Lori (ME) * Lisa * Julie * Sandee 

* Dawn * Patty * Angie * Wanda

Celebrating an Anniversary with a Scripture Hop at Our Daily Bread Designs

This month, Our Daily Bread Designs celebrates an anniversary!  And  to celebrate the designers are showcasing some of our favorite items.  Today, we focus on scripture.  And for today's project I chose a beautiful scripture from the New Testament book of Mark, featured in ODBD's Scripture Collection 12.  

We would love to have you join us in sharing your projects using an ODBD Scripture.  Whether it be cards with fun folds, CAS, cards using techniques, scrapbook pages or home decor items, we would love to see the projects you create using ODBD Scripture stamps.   To enter, simply create your project using an ODBD Scripture, then add your permalink to the InLinkz found at the bottom of this POST by Saturday, March 21, 2015.  Seven random winners will be chosen from all entries to receive a $15 ODBD Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "stamps column" of the website.  Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on Sunday, March 22, 2015, so please be sure to check there to see if you have won.

So here is my project for today featuring Scripture Collection 12...

I started with a kraft card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added an ecru mat.  The designer papers you see are from the beautiful ODBD Shabby Rose Paper Collection.  A beautiful mulberry rose and greenery from ODBD's Fancy Foliage Die adorn the corner.  And just for fun, I added an ecru pearl flourish.  

Here's the items you see!

And don't miss ODBD's Scripture Collection Sale!  From now through Saturday, March 21, 2015 you can SAVE 25% on all Scripture Collection stamp sets.  Please see the ODBD Blog for more details! 

ODBD Blog  **  If you get lost along the way   ;-)

The Breadsticks

 Lori (ME) * Chris * Angie * Silke 

* Robin * Sabrina * Grace * Elizabeth * Audrey 

* Cathy * Dawn * Sandee * Gracie

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Let Us Adore Him ~

Good morning!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Today, I am using several products from Our Daily Bread Designs' November Release including a new paper collection, dies and stamps!  I even pulled out some old photo corners from my scrapbooking days... (And yes, I had to knock the dust off of them...)   ;-)

 Here's a close up of the poinsettia...  I used a gold ink to emboss the leaves after die cutting...

I started with a blue card stock base (5.5 x 4.25 inches) and added a pink mat.  I used the largest rectangular die from the Flourished Star Pattern Die and cut my DP base with the new Christmas Paper Collection 2014.  I picked a coordinating pattern from the DP set and nested the largest patterned die from Flourished Star Pattern Die and the Splendorous Stars Die to create the "window" for my sentiment.  I stamped the sentiment (Come Let Us Adore Him ) on the DP before adding the top layer with dimensional foam.  I positioned gold photo corners on each corner of the base layer and added a pink poinsettia created with ODBD's Peaceful Poinsettias Die and gold ink (embossing each leaf before removing from the die).  A few vines from the Fancy Foliage Die finish it off nicely!  I just love non-traditional Christmas colors, don't you?

Here's the products you see...

Don't forget to stop back by this week to check out all of the new projects I have...  It's almost time for a new release at North Coast Creations too!  I can't wait to show ya!  

Blessings...

~ Good Friends ~

Happy Friday!  Today, I have a simple card using a

few items from Our Daily Bread Designs. 

The colors are a trendy gray, black and white palette. 

I started with a gray 5.5 x 4.25 card base and added a white CS mat.  I selected some beautiful star themed silver/gray and white paper from the Winter Paper Collection and used the largest rectangular die base (Flourished Star Pattern Die) to cut my decorative panel.

 

 

 

I stamped the sentiment from

Reach for the Stars on white paper

and custom cut a banner and black mat.

 

 

I nestled a gray die cut on top (under the sentiment panel)

 using an earlier release Quatrefoil Pattern Die.

 

 

The seam binding bow is a custom dyed bow.  I used a black distress ink and some sparkling Angel Glimmer Mist to make my own...  I love the gray distressed look!  Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Until next time,

 

Blessings...

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' June Release!

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs' June Release!  It is such a blessing to share another set of beautiful stamps and dies this month!  If you love flowers, (and who doesn't) you will love this release!  There are a plethora of beautiful images begging for color and dies that allow you to literally make your own bunch of posies!  Are you intrigued yet? 

 

The design team has some beautiful projects to share plus you have the chance to win a gift certificate you can use toward your very own set!  Three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers' blogs to receive a $15 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps.  You have until June 2, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments!  The winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on June 3rd, so be sure to check there to see if you won!

 

I have a couple of projects to share today featuring a few lovely new sets.

 

The first one showcases the new set, Iris.

 

I created a center step card for the iris image, coloring the image on Copic compatible paper.  If you think some of the dies and paper look familiar...  you are right! 

Here's the new...

And here is a paper collection from May Rustic Paper that worked out perfectly with this image...

plus an older die set, Fancy Foliage

 

My second card features the new paper collection,
 Blushing Rose and the beautiful stamp set, My Friend.

I stamped the rose image (My Friend) and colored it with Copics before fussy cutting it.  I used a Kraft card stock base, layered on a soft green DP from the Blushing Rose Collection.  I added a Kraft die cut frame using Vintage Flourish Pattern die, another coordinating DP layer (Vintage Labels) and stamped my sentiment (My Friend) with a rich elderberry colored ink.  I added the fussy cut rose image on the bottom and voila! 

additional products you see on both cards today...

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Don't forget to visit all of the designers today and share the love!  You might just win one of those gift certificates!  :-)

If you get lost along the way, travel back to the ODBD Blog

 

And my "Sister Sticks..."

 Grace * Sandee * Stacy * Dawn * 
Lori (you are here) * Cathy *
 Julie * Sabrina * Angie * Lisa* Silke *
 Audrey * Wanda


Hugs and Blessings! 

 

North Coast Creations ~ Dance ~

I must admit...  I have absolutely ZERO rhythm!  So if you asked me to dance...  let's just say it might resemble something more like me running across hot coals...  lol...  But I must say, I do admire those who can.  I always enjoyed seeing "The Nutcracker" performed each Christmas and dreamed of being a "Solid Gold" dancer...  OK...  maybe not the "Solid Gold" dancer thing...  No gold tights here...  Seriously, there is nothing more powerful than watching a beautifully choreographed ballet. 

 

This lovely set, Ballet, makes my heart sing...

I chose a soft cream colored card stock base and added a rich cinnamon layer.  Another cream layer mats the DP layer from Our Daily Bread Designs' paper pad, Rustic Beauty Collection.  I stamped the image (from North Coast Creations' Ballet set) on cream and added the sentiment with a rich red ink.  I used ODBD's Vintage Labels die to cut and emboss the layer.  I cut a second sheet of the DP (rose spray in the corner) and added it with dimensional foam.  Final touches include flowers created with ODBD's Ornamental Crosses Die and adorned with tiny black micro beads and bits of hemp twine.  Isn't it cute? 

 

Here's some of the products you see today from both Our Daily Bread Designs and North Coast Creations...

 

North Coast Creations

 



Our Daily Bread Designs

 



 



 



 



Thanks so much for stopping by! 

 

Hugs!!!