 
Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs October Release Blog Hop! This month’s hop is all about the upcoming holidays: Christmas and Thanksgiving! We are excited to be sharing our projects with you today! If you got here from Julie’s blog then you are in the right place. If not you may want to peek at the list which is posted on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog so that you can start from the beginning.
This is my first Christmas card of the season, (I think), and I decided to go with non-traditional colors. I used the new O Christmas Tree Carol background stamp and a sentiment from the Perfect Gift. The music background is cut from Pergamano using Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen. Over the edge of cut label I hung the flourish element from Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents. Last I stamped the Christmas tree and overstamped it with a sentiment on Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Eight. Then I added bling and a bow to finish up.
Here are the basics of the Hop: The Hop will run 8:00am Oct. 1 to 8:00pm EDT Oct. 2. Winners will be announced Oct 3. There will be SIX prizes of your choice of one set!!! Hop to each link and leave a comment, then return to tell us you completed the hop, and answer the question on the ODBD blog. Check back on the ODBD Blog on Oct. 3 to see if YOU are one of the winners!
NEWS FLASH!!! Our Daily Bread designs has a brand new website, and it opens today! You’re going to love how pretty it is, and how easy it is to maneuver! So have a look, and don’t forget to bookmark the new web store so you go to the right place to order or for inspiration!
Now I will send you on your way…. your next stop is my sweet friend Grace who always has something totally stunning up her sleeve!!
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Christmas Tree Carol, Perfect Gift
Paper: DCWV, Pergamano, EK Success
Ink: Amuse French Roast, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Spellbinders™ Labels Twenty Eight, Maya Roads Pearl Pins, Prima Bling, sheer ribbon, Recollections Pearls |
Hugs to you all, thanks for stopping by today!!
Hi there blog friends. Can you believe that it’s almost October? I spent most of the summer inside distracted by projects, I am looking forward to fall with great anticipation. It’s one of my favorite times and I’m personally looking forward to cooler temperatures and hopefully it means drier weather. Hot chocolate and spiced cider . . . turning leaves and a nip in the air . . . pumpkin bread and my favorite sweater . . . well I know these things are still weeks off but a girl can dream, right? I’m sharing a couple of cards today and you will no doubt see that I was in that fall mood with the earthy, rustic colors. The first card I’m sharing features a fantastic lace border from JustRite Papercrafts from the Lace Medallion Labels set. It was an easy addition to my card because the edges are quickly and neatly cut using Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One. And, the flower that I declared my recent favorite (Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes) well, I played around with that a bit more along with leaves from Spellbinders™ Foliage and very quickly came up with a cluster for the side of my card.
After my card was done, I tucked in a panel cut with Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen and stamped my sentiment on Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts – Lace Medallion Labels
Paper: Simple Stories, The Paper Studio, DCWV
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Pine Needles Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic Edges One. Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Spellbinders™ Foliage, Spellbinders™ Labels Seventeen, Spellbinders™ Decorative Labels Eight, seam binding, Recollections Pearls, ivory embossing powder, Maya Roads corsage pins, Darice Pearls, |
You all will find this hard to believe – because it ‘never’ happens — I was in the mood for an A2 (4.25″ x 5.5″ card) – another masculine one. I guess the fall colors led me down that path, but it was breath of fresh air to make a small card. I’m using the sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Series 3. On my card base and decorative panel I layered Spellbinders™ Floral Oval then popped my sentiment up on Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals SM. The sweet little flower is from Spellbinders™ Jewel Flowers and Flourishes) — I stacked up two layers of the flower using foam tape and offset the layers for a cute little embellishment.
It took everything I had not to put a bow on this card . . . just sayin’.
Hugs to you all, I hope you have a spectacular day! See you soon!!
Sweet blog friends. I hope wherever you are the weather is a glorious as what I have :-) First of all, thanks for your prayers; my sister came through her surgery just fine and I even had a great conversation with her today. Even though I’m sure she was worried with what she faced, on Thursday as she was preparing for surgery the UPS man delivered a gift to me from her. Wow, hunh? I’m still beaming from ear to ear. Any ways, I have a couple of cards to share – these were actually started earlier in the month but I didn’t have a chance to post them. The first one features one of the sentiments from a new stamp set in the October Amazing Paper Graces Kit. I have to admit that when I set down to create the stamp set, I tried to dream of things I would want to stamp for a long time and could use for a variety of occasions. I do love this sentiment. Once it was out and I started to think of what I could use it with, I can’t think of a more perfect background than the Lace Background Stamp by JustRite Papercrafts that I embossed in ivory and Spellbinders™ Floral Oval — these are both things that I think, exude femininity and elegance. I reached in my die template stash for Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Four to make the shaped card.
To finish, I centered the sentiment on Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals LG so that the beauty of the embossed lace could peek through.
| SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: October Amazing Paper Graces Kit – It’s Sew Vintage, JustRite Papercrafts – Lace Background Stamp
Paper: The Paper Company – Cream White, Simple Stories – Typewriter, Pergamano Vellum
Ink: Amuse French Roast, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Floral Oval, Spellbinders™ Grand Labels Four , Spellbinders™ Classic Ovals LG, seam binding, Recollections Pearls, lace, flower, ivory embossing powder, gold button |
For my next card I stacked two die templates that I wouldn’t normally thing would work, but I stand surprised. Kind of like polka dots and plaids – you have to try it together and see the result before you decide. So for the bottom layer I used Spellbinders™ Vintage Lace Motifs then I added a defining circle in both cream and black using Spellbinders™ Standard Circles LG. For the top layer I’m using Spellbinders™ Venetian Motifs. I like the contrast between the lacy rounded edges and the peaks. I’m using a sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs called Keep Climbing.
What a powerful message! Cream and black are one of my favorite combinations. I added a couple of pearls to make it elegant but I would send this to a man. In either event – this goes into my encouragement card stash and I need to get busy to add a couple more :-)
Hoping you are taking advantage of a beautiful day. I’ll see you soon!
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Beautiful card especially the color.
Very elegant–I like the non-traditional colors and the pearl pins.
Such a beautiful Christmas card. I love the colors combo. That is a very fine Christmas tree stamp. Very beautiful.
elegant beauty, Becca! love the colors…no, LOVE the colors!
What a gorgeous Christmas card, love the colors.
beautiful card. i love the muted look of it. oh, no i’m already behind on getting my cards done for Christmas.
Becca I just love this! The color combo couldn’t be more soothing… so soft and nostalgic too! As always…. it’s a knock out!
hugs,
Grace
Becca, just a beautiful non-traditional card. Love it. Thanks for chance to win. Hugs,
Mstgane
Ann
Oh how gorgeous Becca!! I adore your aqua and kraft, your lush layered bow, and your elegant design!! STUNNING!!
hugs,
Chris
Seriously gorgeous! I love that color combo–exactly the right shades!! You have such a good eye for it too. Beautiful card design, Becca.
Becca, as usual this is another gorgeous card!
Beautiful! Such a great card, I love the beauty and the simplicity….and then there’s that bow!
Delightful card – such pretty colours and lots of lovely elements that all work together so nicely! Anyone would be thrilled to receive this card … I’m looking forward to having a go with this one myself. Well done Becca!
Very original!
Beautiful colors!
Merci
Francine from Montreal
Love the muted colors you used and of course all of your pins and rhinestones just make it special.
SOOOO LOVELY!!!!!!!!!! LOVE the non-traditional colors! You chose one of my FAVORTITE hughes of blue! THAT BOW!!!!!!!! AND I LOVE it with the crafty brown color too!!! AND all the bling, it’s like icicles!!!!!!!!! :) SOOOOOOOO LOVELY!!!!!!!!! :)
Thank you for another beautiful design. You are such an inspiration!
Oh my!! Sooooo soft and beautiful! I love the color scheme and your details are divine! Blessings, Angie
Elegant and inspirational! Powerful duo!
Do you ever make an ugly card???? LOL You always create such beauty!! I wish I had just the talent you possess in your little finger…thanks for always pleasing the eyes.
Oh my goodness, Becca… this is so pretty. What a delicious color combo!
Another stunning card Becca. Once again you inspire me to create beauty. Thank you!
The layers and the colours are truly inspiring. Thanks
This is very pretty and delicate. Such unusual colours for a Christmas card. Very nice.
Please show us how you made this bow. I have watched all of you bow videos but have not seen this one. It is beautiful!!!
What gorgeous colors and your bow is awesome!
Becca, I can always count on your creation to give me a smile in the morning. Your card is gorgeous, I would not expect nothing less. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely card. Love this release!
Gorgeous card! Love the colors! Thanks for sharing!
Becca, as usual, your card is lovely. There is a bit of the romantic in your designs, which is why I subscribe to your posts. I love seeing what you come up with time and time again. Lovely!
Beautiful and so creative! Thanks Becca.
I love your card. I have found myself liking the non-traditional colors for my Christmas cards this year also.
All of your cards are so lovely. Never can mae up I mind which one I lie the best!
Beautiful card, scallops are my favorite things to do. Love the stamp. Your work is really great; you are one talented girl.
Becca I LOVE this color combo!!! How gorgeous this is!!! Love it!
Very pretty..
Yes, I would agree that these are unusual colors for Christmas but so beautiful nevertheless. The aqua ribbon adds such a lightness to the whole effect. This card is really beautiful.
This card is so elegant. The color choices are beautiful!
What a beautiful card!
As always you have done an amazing card. You are just so talented.
As always Becca a beautiful elegant card, your designs are awe inspiring and leave my pocket book empty LOL
Blues and browns are so complimentary and soft, no coloring needed on this one!
Beautiful card – love the bling.
Beautiful Becca! Love the delicate pearl pin and dainty die! It just sets that image off so beauitifully! Thanks for the inspiration!
Just beautiful, Becca! The colors and layered die cuts are fabulous. So elegant and lovely.
So pretty! I love the soft colors and how you used the tree as a backdrop for your sentiment.
Love love love your work. Beautiful colors
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As always… stunning! You make the prettiest things!
Becca,
Another beautie. The colors just draw you eye to it.
Hugs ‘N Blessings
Love the new stamp sets and what you created with them! Lovely card and such pretty soft color.
Your creations are always so inspiring! I love the color combo you used on this card – beautiful!
Stunning Christmas card Becca!! I love the soft elegant blues and the gold with it!!
Hugs,
Nicki
I Love how the words pop with the tree behind- Great ideas…
Another beautiful creation. Love your colors. and sentiment.
So graceful & elegant.
Beautifully done Becca! The color combo is lovely!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Elegantly BEAUTIFUL as always Becca !!! I am always amazed at your GORGEOUS creations !!!
Thanks for all you do and all you share…you are an inspiration!
What a wonderful card with all the layering and pictures beneath. This is so elegant and Dainty.
Very sweet and soft card…love the pins and the sentiment.
WOW ! Love the color combination …and every single addition you
chose to use…Amazing, Love it!
Blessings,
joyce
So pretty! Love the soft aqua!
Elegant and very beautiful card.
The pick of colors make this card very unusual Christmas card.
I just love your cards. The color combination is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Aweasome card as usual, Becca. Love the colors you chose.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful card! I love the colors you used and all the design elements.
I love your card and the ribbon sets it off beautifully…this tree and sentiment are just precious…this is a beautiful card…:)
Oh Wow this is gorgeous, I love how you lightly stamped the tree behind the saying. Great idea and beautiful!!
Lovely card !
Picture perfect…….as usual….!
As always Becca, your card is a true beauty! Love the layers…thanks so much for sharing your gift from heaven!
Becca. your card is just so beautiful. As puetty as it is you don’t need the traditional colors.
Becca, it’s beautiful! I love how you thought to hang the twisted metal spellbinder on top of the label. I would have never thought of that, and it adds just the right touch!
The brown on the aqua is just so relaxing and refreshing!
Hi Becca,
Beautiful Christmas card. I love the colors. very beautiful. We miss you on YouTube!
Love the nontraditional colors- very cozy and inviting card.
Beautiful card, very elegant.
Stunning card once again thanks for the chance
What a beautiful card full of grace keep inspiring stampers with your
special blessing in designs.
I love the sentiment. Your cards are so elegant, and the sentiment is over the top!
What an elegant card….and the sentiment is perfect! Thanks for sharing Becca!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
PS having trouble getting my comment to process …this is my second try, so hopefully you will not get this twice -LOL!
What a Gorgeous card love the layering and the sentiment is so perfect. love the dies you used and the colors thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
love love love your bow!
I love your cards so much. I wish I had 1/2 of your creativity. This card is beautiful!
Becca, as always you have created a piece of ART!! I love your color combo and might have to borrow it. ;D Your card is so elegant! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Love the blues and sand colors together. Bling always finishes the card. Thanks for beautiful ideas.
Beautiful, as always…nice to get the Christmas ideas flowing!
The card made think of the Opera in Decemeber. I like the ribbon, the swirls and it’s beautiful.
Becca,
another knock-out card ! i love these colors no matter what the occasion the card calls for.
gail
I love the soft colors! Per usual, simply beautiful.
Amazing tempered pastels with the elegance of pearls and lace offset this word art in a lovely fashion. Are the hatpins glued or wired into the bow? Love your card.
Becca, your cards are always so elegant. I love this card.
This is such a beautiful card. You really inspire me and I want to thank you for sharing.
You are amazing! Beautiful card, beautiful colors. Love that tree stamp.
Absolutely love this card.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Awesome – love how you stamped the saying over the tree! Never thought of that. They say you learn something new every day! So that is what I learned today!!
Gorgeous card. Love the colors and your beautiful bow. This is a great sentiment and so true.
Beautiful!! So delicate.. I love your colors.. the bow is awesome!! Love those gems and pins too. Absolutely stunning!
Stunning.
I just love the pins and the extra bling. Everything you share is always so beautiful!
Wow Becca….Your bow is AWESOME!! it sure adds to the card…I love your choice of colours, and all the bling!! Again …GORGEOUS BOW!!
Hugs
Grace,
Another stunning project. What great ideas you have. I’ve added the receipe to my collection and will be a gift to a relative.
such pretty stamping and I just love the colors and your use of the background stamp!
Hi Becca! You certainly have been busy lately sharing with us your amazing talent! Christmas is my favorite holiday; remembering the reason for Christmas and being with family. Your card may not have the ‘traditional’ colors but it certainly is an eye-catcher. I really like the idea of stamping the sentiment on top of the Christmas tree and not above, below or to the side of it.
Hugs, Rhea
Beautiful card! I love the carol peeking thru from the layer below.
-D
What a gorgeous card! I’m in love with the layered bow… SO pretty!!!
Love your layers !!! And very unique!!!
Oh my goodness, this is Gorgeous!
beautiful!! love the colors you used and also your layering!
Wonderful color combination for a holiday card. Love it! T
I really love how elegant your cards are… guess that’s why I signed up for your monthly kit. :)
Makes me want this stamp set. Beautiful.
How pretty! I love how you stamped the verse right on top of the tree; so nice! And that bow…well what can I say? Love your designs Becca!
Your color combo makes for an elegant Christmas card … gorgeous in every way …
Oh, Becca….this is so very lovely. I too try to use non-traditional colours for my holiday cards.
Wow, Becca! The true meaning of Christmas meets the Sugar Plum Fairy in this gorgeous card. I always love your bows and stickpins. This is absolutely delightful!
Beautiful. So much talent. Iam really glad that you post the supplies you use.
What an elegant card! The colors are beautiful as is your design. You are so very creative! I always marvel at your layers and the wonderful detail you add to all of your cards! The bow is lovely! Bless you for sharing!
This card is “Heavenly”! The colors are absolutely gorgeous!! And your layering, of course, Becca at your best!!! I would love just a glimpse in your amazing creative brain. Just a glimpse, but in the meantime, I will glimpse your blog!!!
Hugs,
Cindy
Beautiful Card. I like the different color scheme, the verse, and the spellbinder dies you used in combination. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Beautiful as always. Love the sentiment!
Such a beautiful card. Elegance at its best!
Beautiful Card.
Beautiful non-tradtional Christmas card. Those colors go wonderfully together and I love the bling, TFS!
Love the colors. So delicate and non traditional for Christmas.
Beautiful! Love how you mix the dies on your cards. Your work is always amazing!
So very pretty!
Becca- your cards are always so lovely and this one is no exception! So happy I found your blog! Your work is truly expiring!
I absolutely love your cards! It’s getting to where I recognize your style before I see your name! Thank you for sharing your creations!!!
One of my favorite colors! This card is just beautiful, as is the verse and stamp image. Love it!
WOW, GREAT CARD. THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH US.
CANDY
This lovely tree with those fab dies and lovely colors just has a down home loveliness to it…..Great, great card.
Becca this card is so unique and beautiful. I love the special color palette. I love using unusual color combinations for holiday cards. You have opened my eyes to new ideas in card making. Thank you for introducing me to Spellbinders and Our Daily Bread. Can’t wait to see the rest of the projects from the rest of the blog hop.
What an elegant beauty Becca!! Iove the different die layers and the soft colors!! The sentiment stamped over the tree is beautiful!!
Beautiful and sophisticated – love the Twisted Metal Tag element!
Your card is gorgeous. I really like the use of the tree as the background.
Becca your cards are so elegant
absolutely stunning!!
Oh Becca, I have already commented on this card, but I got the Oct kit today and savored looking at each item. What elegant, lushes goodies!!! Can’t wait to get started. Your “in color” step by step instructions are amazing.I will look forward each month for your project.
Hugs,
Cindy
You make the most beautiful card,I love them good job
So pretty! I like your colors! And your sheet ribbon is so nice!!!
Hermosa y elegante!!!
Saludos
your creativity never ceases to amaze me
Simply gorgeous. Love the softness of the colours and that fabulous bow!
you must do a Becca Bit on making your ribbon roses. They were beautiful….You are just so talented!
Very beautiful and I love the color combination. The aqua ribbon is so shimmery and gorgeous.