Greetings!  I’m back to share two more cards from this month’s releases with Our Daily Bread Designs.   My first card today is made using the With Deepest Sympathy set.   I stacked my layers and embellished with Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large and Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small.  The Flourish on top of the ovals is from the Spellbinders Doodleparts set.  Along the bottom, I embellished with pearls along the Martha Stewart Deco Shells Border Punch.

Just to be a little matchy, matchy, I created a button top my bow.  It’s made using the Imaginsce I-Top – a tool I could easily over use because I love these large brads!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – With Deepest Sympathy
Paper:  SEI Windsor
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals Large, Spellbinders Petite Ovals Small, Spellbinders Doodleparts, Ribbon, I-Top Brad, Pearls colored with Copic Markers, Martha Stewart  Deco Shells Border Punch.

My second card is made using the Praying for You set.  I wanted the sentiment to fit on my Spellbinders Octagon Large and Spellbinders Octagon Small pairing, so using post it notes I masked off the bottom line and the word "you" on the sentiment opting to put "you" on the second line. 

I embellished by using the accent pieces from the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendantset – I used the Fleur accent piece to embellish the octagon.  Then on the bottom I used Spellbinders Fancy Scalloped Butterfly Pierceability.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Praying for You
Paper:  Sei Windsor, Bazzill
Ink:  Memento Black Tuxedo
Accessories:  Spellbinders Octagons Large, Spellbinders Octagons Small, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Pendant, Spellbinders Fancy Scalloped Butterfly Pierceability

Hope your weekend is grand!!  See you soon!

 

 

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  • JoAnn BurnhamOctober 25, 2009 - 8:17 am

    Oh, your cards are gorgeous, especially the first one. I love those browns and the way you did the brad. I just got my I-top and I have to try that out. TFS
    Have a Blessed day,
    JoAnnReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 25, 2009 - 8:46 am

    Becca,
    WOW!!!! Both cards are just stunning.

    Have a wonderful week my friend.
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Sally McDonaldOctober 25, 2009 - 9:25 am

    I’ve been following your blog for a few weeks now and just want to tell you how impressed I am with your designs. I love your choice of papers, ribbons, quotes and I could go on and on! Thanks for sharing – I can only hope that one day my card making will come to naturally as it appears your style does do you! Have a great day!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaOctober 25, 2009 - 9:28 am

    These are both wonderful cards, Becca!!! Love the matching jumbo brad you used, the stitching and the lovely border with gold brads. Fabulous. The second card has a wonderful layout as well. Love the pendant to frame the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • annekeOctober 25, 2009 - 9:49 am

    hoi becca

    so beautifull, those cards you made.
    I see you have a new martha stewart bordepunch
    so pretty!!!
    have a good day

    annekeReplyCancel

  • SandeeOctober 25, 2009 - 10:42 am

    OMGOSH!!!! Becca both of these are so elegant and gorgeous!!! Amazing!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Darlene GabrielOctober 25, 2009 - 10:54 am

    Wow I love the first card!! That DP is gorgeous and I love the stitching and the button top you made.ReplyCancel

  • NY DebbieOctober 25, 2009 - 11:25 am

    You make the most beautiful creations.. and once again this is no exception..simply GORGEOUSReplyCancel

  • WilgaOctober 25, 2009 - 11:33 am

    Hoi Becca;

    What a beautiful card!!

    Have a nice day

    WilgaReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 25, 2009 - 11:37 am

    Becca thank you for the beautiful card designs. I would love to get the new I- top for Brads. Your’s really sets off your card. Beautiful. Have a great day. Happy creating.
    God bless You,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 25, 2009 - 11:38 am

    wow i love the coordination. wish i could vision that. love the cards as always.ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 25, 2009 - 11:43 am

    Both of the Daily Bread cards are gorgeous. Nice colours and simple designs.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • DaviOctober 25, 2009 - 1:32 pm

    Both of your cards are just stunning. Your choice of papers and layout…amazing talent!!ReplyCancel

  • ElaineOctober 25, 2009 - 1:54 pm

    Does the Itop use paper too? I thought it was for fabric! Holy cow that’s cool!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WOctober 25, 2009 - 2:04 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, I don’t know how you come up with all these ideas but I”m so glad you do and share them with us!ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.October 25, 2009 - 4:15 pm

    Magnificient artwork!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 25, 2009 - 4:58 pm

    Hi Becca!

    Your first card is a knockout. I love the paper that you have used and the ribbon is a perfect match. Your second card is also very beautiful. You match everything so wonderfully.
    I love how you have only half the larger octagon showing.
    Hug MarionReplyCancel

  • SueBOctober 25, 2009 - 5:24 pm

    ooh, both cards are SO pretty … and the i-top is high on my wish list … maybe for Christmas! I love the idea of making matchy-matchy brads! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • IdaOctober 25, 2009 - 7:09 pm

    Wow! These are truly awe inspiring and beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Pam HeroldOctober 25, 2009 - 7:14 pm

    Wow! I am a newbie to your site and I love it so much. You have such a way with the textures and colors. I love it!ReplyCancel

  • Diana - Teacher MomOctober 25, 2009 - 7:32 pm

    Wow! These are stunning! Now excuse me while I pick up my jaw from off the floor…ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningOctober 25, 2009 - 8:44 pm

    Becca these are just amazing! The first one takes me breath away … that color and dp is soooo soothing and perfect for the set! You have the most beautiful ribbons ever too… a perfect match for whatever card you make! Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • quilterOctober 25, 2009 - 9:53 pm

    Ditto!! to what everyone else is saying. These two cards are so touching and beautiful. I didn’t know brown could be cheerful and uplifting, but you did it! Thanks for the inspiration. BlessingsReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonOctober 25, 2009 - 9:55 pm

    So pretty, Becca! I order brads for the I Top, but I still don’t have an I top yet. . . Guess I’ll have to spring for that too. ;-)ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 26, 2009 - 3:25 am

    Oh Becca – as ever your cards are stunning………the colour combo on both cards is beautiful and of course your ribbons are out of this world.
    You must be a very ‘at peace’ with yourself because you create such amazing masterpieces. tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • Denise (peanutbee)October 26, 2009 - 4:46 am

    Sooooo gorgeous, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 26, 2009 - 6:34 am

    Just gorgeous Becca. The colors are delicious and that big brad looks wonderful on top of the bow. You are such an inspiration to us Becca. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Brenda OttoOctober 26, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Becca, you’re just too much. I’m constantly amazed at your talent. Be blessed.ReplyCancel

  • VivOctober 26, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Your blog header isn’t kidding Becca! What you do with paper and card IS amazing!!!!
    Your blog is totally stunning,
    Viv xxReplyCancel

  • Julia B.October 26, 2009 - 10:01 am

    Becca when i look at your work i get lost for words.I know God gave you this gift. All i can say is OMG, OMG,OMGReplyCancel

  • jan hunnicuttOctober 26, 2009 - 11:53 am

    These are just beautiful! I was wondering where you get your pearls for the cards, then I read further down that you’d colored them with your markers. Great idea! Thanks for sharing your awesome work!ReplyCancel

  • patounineOctober 27, 2009 - 1:44 am

    magnifique comme d’habitudeReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowOctober 27, 2009 - 9:08 am

    OMG – Becca – these are both so gorgeous and sooooooo elegant!!! Fabo DP and color themes….I l.o.v.e them!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 27, 2009 - 5:11 pm

    Becca,

    Oh my goodness, I get sick and stop browsing for a few days, and you just go crazy creating and blogging.

    This is so pretty and elegant, I love the colors together.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • cassieOctober 28, 2009 - 7:07 pm

    i think you have just sold me on the iTop. beautiful project!ReplyCancel

  • MicheleOctober 30, 2009 - 9:09 am

    I have been reading your blog for weeks now and you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful and heartfelt work. Thank you so much for sharing this with me and the rest of the world. Your inner beauty shines through all of your work.ReplyCancel

 

I’m sharing a card using one of the October releases from Our Daily Bread Designs; this one is from a set called Praying for You.

I picked this sentiment from the set because I find the verse so comforting.  It is mounted on Spellbinders Labels Eight and framed with Spellbinders Flourish Accents.  The scalloped border is cut from Spellbinders Fancy Scallop Butterfly Pierceability.

Each panel is distressed with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  The same color was used to stencil on each of the Flourish accents.  Pretty simple!

Much going on in my world today, in the mean time  I hope you have fabulous plans and a glorious day, friends!! 

 

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  • Karen WOctober 22, 2009 - 7:13 am

    Oh Becca, not only is this one awesome but so are the last few that I missed commenting on. Absolutely totally over the top stunning!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie LokkenOctober 22, 2009 - 7:18 am

    I THINK THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE CARDS IN THE SYMPATHY AREA. JUST LOVE THIS AND THE VERSE FROM REVELATIONS. THANK YOU FOR STARTING MY MORNING WITH THIS AMAZING CARD.ReplyCancel

  • broniOctober 22, 2009 - 7:19 am

    Gorgeous! I love that sentiment too!ReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)October 22, 2009 - 7:39 am

    Beautiful card. So gentle and reassuring. Everything just goes together so well well.ReplyCancel

  • Mary BroussardOctober 22, 2009 - 8:02 am

    Becca your work is as ever beautiful. I must thank you for sharing your techniques and work with all of us. Hope all is going well for you.

    I love your style! :)ReplyCancel

  • MaryOctober 22, 2009 - 8:12 am

    OMGoodness!! Your card is amazingly beautiful. I had to write to tell you that my MIL had been very ill and in a hospice care facility for the past week – we had been there day and night with her. Sadly, she passed away on Tuesday morning. The quote from your card is from one of the readings the Pastor used at the hospice center and is so wonderful to hear at times like this. I was so touched that you would choose this for your card! You’re a very talented lady – thank you!! (You’ve definitely sold me on this stamp set!)ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningOctober 22, 2009 - 8:37 am

    Absolutely breathtaking Becca! Love the soft tones and wonderful layout for this perfect verse!ReplyCancel

  • Joselle (N.A)October 22, 2009 - 8:38 am

    You make our world so nice with your beautiful creations, Becca!!
    Blessings for you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Pam HeroldOctober 22, 2009 - 9:24 am

    Love the colors in this card! It is really beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterOctober 22, 2009 - 9:34 am

    very soothing, perfect colors, great layout and love the scroll work!ReplyCancel

  • ShariOctober 22, 2009 - 11:51 am

    Your cards are the most stunning I have ever seen. What a wonderful, blessed, talented person you are. God BlessReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 22, 2009 - 12:33 pm

    It’s just beautiful Becca. It’s another winner. Great composition. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • ClareOctober 22, 2009 - 12:44 pm

    Yes that sentiment is so comforting. A stunning card again, thankyou for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.October 22, 2009 - 12:56 pm

    STUNNING!ReplyCancel

  • LenoriaOctober 22, 2009 - 1:05 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful card – it made me feel good just reading it! Unfortunately I could have used a few of these cards recently as my nephew suddenly passed away and his Dad and sister are devastated. I need these stamps and stock up on personal sympathy cards so I can send something from my heart! Thank you for your gorgeous ideas.ReplyCancel

  • LorelieOctober 22, 2009 - 1:41 pm

    Another stunner, but what card of yours isn’t?!ReplyCancel

  • Judy McMullenOctober 22, 2009 - 2:16 pm

    Becca, what a beautiful sympathy card. This a perfect sentiment for a sympathy card. I may have to CASE this one! TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 22, 2009 - 5:04 pm

    Becca,
    Just beautiful. I really love the layout.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 22, 2009 - 5:05 pm

    I love this verse Becca. Before my Mother passed away I used to talk to her about the streets of gold that she would walk on and at her funeral I read this scripture. It is such a comforting verse. I love it. Thank you for sharing your lovely craft. The card is so beautiful. I love how you have used the floral accents and how you have done the patterned panels at the back of the verse.
    Hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • SophiaOctober 22, 2009 - 5:50 pm

    I just love your cards, Becca! I just bought some beautiful wide satin ribbon today because you’ve completely “sold” me with your gorgeous bows! I love how you can make such an elegant card and only use sentiment stamps – no images required. Thanks for freely sharing your talent with us!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 22, 2009 - 6:14 pm

    Becca,

    Everytime I see this scripture, it makes me think of the movie “Titanic”. The scene where the priest is reciting it as the ship is sinking and everyone is scrambling to hold on. So sad.

    However, it is an awesome verse for sympathy cards, and this one is absolutely beautiful as usual. Love the spelbinder’s accents, around the verse, they really give it a great finishing touch.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • KellrickOctober 22, 2009 - 9:18 pm

    Love how soft and elegant your card is!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 22, 2009 - 9:41 pm

    Totally gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 23, 2009 - 3:23 am

    Oh Becca this is another stunning creation and the sentiment is beautiful too – the colours are my favourite. What a clever use of that die to create a frame – I must remember that !!!.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • TrishOctober 23, 2009 - 5:45 am

    Wow! I don’t know how you do it but your artwork is always so stunningly beautiful! You have a gift for putting just the right papers together too. Your work amazes me everyday. I may not comment everyday, but I have to pick my jaw up from the floor everyday!!!!*L* Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I can only imagine how much work it is to do that. It is very appreciated. :)
    TrishReplyCancel

  • NancyKOctober 23, 2009 - 3:30 pm

    So very soft and serene – and very elegant!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHOctober 23, 2009 - 3:31 pm

    Good evening, Becca – truly a serene, elegant card with such a lovely text.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerOctober 23, 2009 - 9:37 pm

    Absolutely lovely! You use these muted shades with such style.ReplyCancel

  • VivOctober 24, 2009 - 7:09 am

    So tasteful, stylish and perfectly sympathetic. Beautiful work.
    Viv xxReplyCancel

  • KellyOctober 24, 2009 - 1:26 pm

    What a beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 25, 2009 - 11:45 am

    Soooo… beautiful! JudyReplyCancel

As I start my list for possible Christmas presents and comb through my resources for inspiration, it dawned on me that I had not shared this project here.  I thought I should share these Tea Towels since for this year they are on my short list :-)  The inspiration for these towels was a lovely serving plate I have with a mug and cup.  Flourishes created this beautiful rose stamp that I’ve found to be a staple to my stamp collection, it’s from the set called I Love Roses.  It’s a classic and miraculously looked like a great match for my serving ware.

I stamped the roses and leaves in Brilliance Ink then heat set them – my first choice would have been Stazon but I don’t think I had the correct color.  If you try the technique be sure you test them in the washer for whatever use you ultimately want.  This set is only for display, my main objective was to mimic the dishes so obviously I didn’t need to worry so much about permanence.  For the shading on the rose I used stencil pastes.

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes – I Love Roses
Ink:  Brilliance – Rocket Red, Pearlescent Ivy (Heat Set)
Accessories:  Ribbon, Linen Napkins, Plaid Stencil Paints

Have a marvelous day!!  I’ll be back with some card stamping tomorrow!

 

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  • JanetteOctober 20, 2009 - 8:38 am

    Hello from Finland!
    Your towels are lovely and I am a rose lover as well.ReplyCancel

  • JackieOctober 20, 2009 - 8:52 am

    Good Morning~

    These are beautiful and I just may give it a try sometime. Thank-you for sharing your idea. Winter has hit here in North Dakota and the few roses I have in the yard are no longer in bloom and covered in mulch for next year. These towels give me a warm feeling out here.ReplyCancel

  • Vickie AustOctober 20, 2009 - 9:28 am

    Your towels are beautiful. As a rose lover, I was really drawn to these. I love your site and keep up your great work.ReplyCancel

  • christiOctober 20, 2009 - 12:28 pm

    wow, yet another use for stamping. thanks for all of your great ideas.
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  • AmandaOctober 20, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    Oh what a fab idea!! I just love these tea towels – great base for stamping.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerOctober 20, 2009 - 12:49 pm

    What a wonderful idea Becca, so pretty.ReplyCancel

  • DebraOctober 20, 2009 - 1:06 pm

    These are gorgeous, Becca! Breath-taking! Thank you for sharing yet another beautiful project of yours.

    DebraReplyCancel

  • EstelleOctober 20, 2009 - 2:08 pm

    Becca, those are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent………

    EstelleReplyCancel

  • PennyOctober 20, 2009 - 2:55 pm

    What a delightful set of tea towels you produced. Just beautiful!

    ~Penny~ReplyCancel

  • DianeOctober 20, 2009 - 3:03 pm

    Becca,
    Another amazing project.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • NevaOctober 20, 2009 - 3:04 pm

    If I’m any more inspired, I’ll burst!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)October 20, 2009 - 4:14 pm

    Lovely Becca. They would look nice on a table cloth as well.
    super job on the colouring.
    hugs MarionReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesOctober 20, 2009 - 4:40 pm

    The tea towels are a great idea and you could match your whole table with napkins, tablecloth, placemats, name tags, and centrepiece.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisOctober 20, 2009 - 5:43 pm

    To my minds eye it is a perfect match. How cool is that. Those towels are lovely. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • TheresaOctober 20, 2009 - 6:42 pm

    What a beautiful tea towel? I love it so much.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)October 20, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    OH WOW, I’ll say that’s a GREAT match to the pattern on your serving plate. Beautiful towels, girl. Amazing!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherOctober 21, 2009 - 3:00 am

    Well Becca – How clever are you? What a great idea and are a perfect match for your crockery – in fact you would think they had been bought all together!
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
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  • DianeOctober 21, 2009 - 2:06 pm

    Becca,
    LOVE IT!!!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)October 21, 2009 - 9:56 pm

    Becca,

    Please forgive me, for my absense here on your blog, I have been a bit under the weather.

    These towels are absolutely gorgeous! You create such beautiful things.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenOctober 25, 2009 - 12:09 pm

    Beautiful Tea Towels. To pretty to use. My friends would be aw- struck by these beautiful creations.ReplyCancel

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