Friday, July 1, 2011

ODBD July Release Blog Hop!

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Welcome to the July 1 release blog hop! If you got here from Betty’s blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog where you will see the entire list with links just in case any are broken along the way!

The Hop will run 8am EDT July 1 til 8pm EDT July 2.
The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on July 3.
There will be FOUR great prizes!
Three Prizes of One Free Set of Choice
AND
One Grand Prize of the complete Bread Basket Bundle!

Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:

Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on. Answer the question on the ODBD blog in your comment on the ODBD blog (not all the designers blogs)

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I got this frame at a garage sale knowing it would be of good use soon!

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Not Forgotten and Old Flag Background stamped and colored with Copics, sponged with Distress inks and LOTS of distressing!

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I spritzed the Old Flag Background with water and crumpled it before sponging with inks. Direct to paper and inks sponged on embossed Distressed Stripes for the backgrounds.

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I did some Faux Metal for this Spellbinders Grommet Tag. (embossed a piece of cardstock 5x with silver ep and while still warm, stamped the sentiment)
I rubbed some black acrylic paint over the wording then wiped off the excess.

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This is a project I did for Creative Cuts and More

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On this gift box from Creative Cuts and More I used Sweet William Large and Small, coloring each with a wash of Spun Sugar Distress re-inker and water, letting the flower soak up a lot of the moisture making it easy to crumple. Then carefully unfolding each one and allowing to air dry and layering with tulle cut with the same Blossom 3 dies as the flowers, I fastened them with a Making Memories glitter brad. The entire flower and Spellbinders Grommet Tag was spritzed with Pearl Glimmer Mist. CCM SW clsup

Here is my first video showing how to use the Spellbinders Blossom 3
and grrrrr, there is a typo! Oh well… (be easy on me! it’s not a “talkie” as I was nervous enough!! LOL)

Well, you’ve come to the end of the hop! How did you like it!! So many awesome ideas!!

Now it’s time to go back to the
Our Daily Bread designs blog
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leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop
and answer the question there.

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

135 comments :

Angella D. Crockett said...

Dawnie, you are da-bomb, girl!!!! The frame is incredible and creative, your Sweet William project is totally gorgeous, and what a great job on the video!!! Whew, you tire me out!! :D
Lv ya!! Angie

Basslady said...

smashing creations! the frame is such a work of art!

the sweet william-images are such a beauty!
the way you used them is brilliant!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Rachel Brooks said...

I love when some of you do something really different like this. You went WAY above and beyond to create this masterpiece. Very effective and meaningful.

habarijoy said...

It's absolutely beautiful. I love how you used the frame. I'm definitely going to have to step up my A game.

Marlena M. said...

Wow, this is a great idea as a gift...I love that collage look! ;)

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh man! Oh man! I love the frame! Great find at the garage sale and perfectly used in this wonderful gift! And the card is fantastic! And look at you lady! A tutorial! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Oh, how Creative of you. Love what you had done to a simple little frame.
Your project is Awesome and what an Inspiration.
ColleenB.

Brenda Evans said...

LOve that faux metal - I thought it was a real metal until I started reading - I was wondering how you got that stamped on the metal - tee hee. What a great job you did.

Anonymous said...

Love the creative use of the frame.. now you have a wonderful decoration for the home!
Kim Sottung
Kasot@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh what a beautiful frame--this is awesome--This is really a great job--thanks for sharing,

Kelley said...

Typo, what typo? LOL! IT IS AN AWESOME VIDEO!!!! and the frame is pretty darn cool too! Love everything!!

stampencamper said...

a most fantastic frame of art, stunningly well done. The flower die cut, has been given such 'pop appeal'

Sherry Kushibab said...

Dawn, Just love that frame.....the way you distressed that flag stamp is awesome...and the sentiment on it looks like it could be a real dog tag!!! Your flower tutorial is great...TFS.

EllenaElizabeth said...

The end of the hop Dawn, and it's been a great couple of hours browsing all the blogs. Seeing such beautiful cards, so inspirational. Thankyou all for taking the time to post photos, tutorials etc. It's appreciated big time! Happy 4th July 2011 USA, EllenaElizabeth Makes, Australia.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Gorgeous projects Dawn!! I just love the first with all the sentiments and your details, perfect for this holiday weekend. Your layered flower is gorgeous!! Beautiful frame and a very well done video!! Have a great holiday weekend!!
hugs,
Chris

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

A Beautiful post. Lovely creations. Your framed item is a true treasure. This release hits home so closely. Makes my knees week and my heart throbs, we are such fortunate people, take way too much for granted, and need to be so thankful for our freedom. Thanks for sharing your talents and have fun Celebrating July 4th

Anonymous said...

I just love the frame its amazeing, thank you for sharing also the video.

Jessica said...

Wow, what lovely projects! I love the shadow box! My grandson is a Marine, so it's very close to my heart! TFS
Hugs, Jessica

Beth Mallow said...

What a beautiful use of the frame. I just love this idea. Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

Nice way to use the frame, would make a nice gift.
Yvonne

shelleyjwilliams said...

Nice card and great litlle tutorial. Loved it all

Grace said...

Wowzers Dawn!!! Both projects are fabulous! Glad you got that frame as it is perfect for this and love the faux metal technique!! Great job with your video!!! You are so amazingly talented!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
hugs,
Grace

bethann d said...

great wall art, i never find good stuff

Antonia said...

wonderful art I love them both :)

Chris R said...

how different. Love it!!

D Idlet said...

Love the vintage shaker box look. Thanks for the tutorial on how to make the flower.

Lesli said...

Thanks for your lovely projects and sharing some ideas for different techniques. I always like seeing new things.

Donna D said...

Wow, I love the faux metal tag! I'll have to try that technique. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing with us!

Jonia said...

Dawn I just love what you did with the frame and it makes me want to go out and pick up an old frame and do the same. Also the sweet Williams one is beautiful also! Thanks for sharing with us today!

Sarah said...

Your frame is amazing! So many awesome details! Thanks for the great video; very helpful. Hugs, Sarah

Patter Cross said...

Gorgeous girl! LOVE that frame you found and what you did with it! And your video turned out great! :) I know ya worked hard! Have a blessed weekend!

Anonymous said...

A wonderful card with so many design elements. It's just beautiful!

Joyce said...

Wonderful! Wonderful! I like your style.

Judi Szyndrowski said...

Ingenious. You have a great vision. And that was a good tutorial as well. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Terry said...

Love your altered frame! Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing a tutorial as well!

Lori said...

The box is amazing! I can't get over how real the faux metal tag looks. The frame is beautiful too, thanks for the tutorial.

Unknown said...

So much work has gone into this frame and video....fantastic results all round....lovely. xxxx

Anonymous said...

Wow, great job with this frame. I really like all of the distressing and the faux metal tag. - Theresa R.

rosa armstrong said...

Dawn, Your idea with the picture frame is perfect. Looks so patriotic a perfect showcase.

Dee in N.H. said...

Speechless here! You are amazing!

Anonymous said...

Your frame is just Gorgeous! Such a beautiful tribute to the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Thanks for sharing.

Posted as anonymous because blogger won't let me post with my Google account. (Leigh M)

KellyG said...

That frame is totally awesome!! You nailed that

Unknown said...

I'm in awe! Beautiful creations!

Sue D said...

Great projects and video--love the frame.

joanieg said...

Your frame is so beautiful! All the work you did sure payed off! Thank you for sharing.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Lovely. thanks for the video too.

Marg said...

The faux metal tag is a perfect touch to the frame. What a great video tutorial. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Your projects are inspiring-- the frame is just wonderful and would make a very special gift.I love how you made the tag - very like dog tags!!Love it all
Charlene

Jan Marie said...

Great projects! Beautiful, touching and so very clever. . .love all of the details.. . nice work! Blessings!

Anonymous said...

What a unique way to show case your talent. TFS

Unknown said...

Oh I love the shadow box one. The flowers are pretty but the military one is a must have.

christi said...

great shadow box. my favorite was the faux dog tag. very creative. loved all the windows.

Melody said...

That frame is amazing!! Very well done!! Thanks for sharing!!

Penny Reed said...

I just love the memory box. It looks so "old". Great job! TFS!

NANCY P said...

YOU ARE RIGHT. THE FRAME IS GREAT TO SHOWCASE THESE WONDERFUL IMAGES AND SENTIMENTS. GREAT JOB WITH THE DISTRESSING AND THE METAL TAG IS PERFECT.

Anonymous said...

beautiful vintage collage frame.

Judy W. said...

An awesome shadow box, a beautiful flower card, and a great video! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents!

Darlene Gabriel said...

2 beautiful frame creations here! The firs one is the perfect way to showcase these sets - love the distressing and faux metal. The second frame is beautiful and feminine - love the Sweet Williams.

Becky said...

What an awesome shadow box! And those flowers are lovely. Thank you for the tutorial.

ellepaulette said...

What a beautiful and inspiring projects! So lovely! :)

Lisa Somerville said...

Fab altered frame! Love the added tulle to your layered blossom!

Debi said...

What a fabulous keepsake you have created Dawn. Love how you did the dogtag embellishment!

JKButler said...

Unique projects.

mamaduck said...

Love the way altered the frame.

Cindy said...

Loved both of your projects (love tutorials, I'm a visual learner) beautiful shadow box frame and flower is going to be fun to make. Thx so much.
Cindy
nindys-blog.blogspot.com

cdjcape521 said...

WOW! What a cool project! I love yard sales, TFS and validating my hobby!

Jane said...

What a wonderful end to a delightful blog hop. Your shadowbox is amazing and again that "Old Flag Backgroud". Thank you!

Judy McMullen said...

Wow! Wow!! A double wow! for two terrific projects using these awesome ODBD images! Love the patriotic themed frame and the gorgeous Sweet William flower!! TFS!!!

Shabby Pati said...

Wow, that would make a great display item for July decorating. I like to decorate my house for each holiday. Super job! TFS

Colorado Crafter said...

Great projects!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Terri S said...

What a wonderful tribute to have for this holiday...or everyday to pay tribute to all soldiers. Love the card and thank you so much for the video

seamom said...

Wonderful! Fabulous! Did they save you for last for a reason? Like the finale? Seriously I am in awe of your creation.

Unknown said...

Absolutely fabulous projects. Great use of the stamp set.

mareda said...

I love this shadow box. Each section is beautifully done. I really like the faux metal tag.

Thea said...

Amazing cards! Love them! The tutorial is so ingenious, too! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing tips. This has been an awesome hop!

Anonymous said...

I love what you did with the frame. I have a similar frame and you just gave me a great idea. I loved your video, great job. TFS. Eunice B

April said...

Both these projects are wonderful! You did a fabulous job.

Karen Howard said...

Great job both of you projects are wonderful i cant wait to use the from idea thank you for doing such a great job...

Saints Rule! said...

Don't you just love those perfect yard sale finds? You definitely took it to a "treasure" level! Beautifully done... I love the grommet tag too.. the details are amazing! [[hugs]]

Lorrayne said...

thank you for the video, i love the tulle in the flower too.

Only By His Grace said...

Awesome creations. The shadow box is wonderful. what a wonderful job you have done.
the flowers is gorgeous.
Hugs Maz

Robyn said...

Fantastic!! I love what you have done here. I want to try that metal tag!! thanks for sharing the details of how to do so!!

Fernanda said...

love the faux metal tag

Anita Kehn said...

Both projects are fantastic.

Barbara Bruder said...

Love the use of the frame. It really is so stunning!!

inga said...

What an amazing Shadow Box you created. Love the Faux metal tag, thanks for sharing how you did this.

E. Marie said...

Dawn, what a great garage sale find. Perfect for this stunning project. Great use of these awesome new stamp sets. Love how you used your flower. I would never have thought to add the tulle but it adds such a delicate touch.

Jana Ziegler said...

oooo-- I LOVE re-purposing!!! What a GREAT idea!! That metal tag is so cool!

Unknown said...

Dawn, such creativity! That faux metal tag is stunning. I need to check that out more closely. Thanks for sharing!

Sharon Peele said...

Dawn, Love the Shadow box, You have given me a great idea on a different way to use the old flag and not forgotten stamp set!! I have some dog tags of my own, when my father was in the Army, and some other Army stuff!! Thanks so much for this wonderful inspiration!!

Kay Quinton said...

Dawn what a unique and creative design, I especially like the grommet tag and will definitely have to try it. thanks so much for sharing

Lillian Child said...

Absolutely stunning project!

Anonymous said...

What a glorious frame in honor of our soldiers!
Thank you for the beautiful work!!!

Thank you for sharing your talents!!
Carol Froehlich

Carole said...

Fabulous and creative. Well done:)

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Awesome job on your collage frame, Dawn! It's just wonderful! Great colors and distressing.

craftymom205 said...

Love your projects.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Marsha said...

oh, my goodness. What a fantastic project.

Gemiel said...

Beautiful frame and gift box and I just love the faux metal.

SamsMom said...

Beautiful, simply beautiful!

♥ Theresa ♥ said...

What a great idea using a frame and making a collage. The faux metal treatment is something I'd have never thought of, I'll have to try that. Have never been to your site, I'll be back to check things out.. TY

Anonymous said...

What a great way to use a frame. They whole layout here is just to great. Well done.
I love the flay and the not forgotten stamp set.

Shirley

Pati said...

Wonderful coloring and distressing on the Not Forgotten project, very nice!!

Trisha said...

Your picture frame is awesome, what a lovely meaningful gift it would make. And the flower on the card is splendid. Great job!!
Hugs,

Pearl said...

Lovely masculine frame ! & the Sweet william card is wonderful !!

Rhonda AKA Thisgal said...

I love both your projecst...the flower stamp/die are gorgeous together!

America said...

WOW! What a Wonderful Grunge/distressed Soldier/Patriotic FRAME. We're an active duty USA ARMY Family so this really touched my Heart! I love it! And a great video tutorial too! Amazing work GF:)

th4eachday said...

Love the patriotic frame!Both are great creations!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful frame! I often look at frames and try to figure out what might look good! Yours has given me inspiration to try my own!! Love it!

Deb said...

what a special way to use the frame and I love the faux metal tag.....almost looks a little like a real "dog tag" thanks for sharing another way to use stamping in our home!

Kelley said...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses removable tape to keep their Spellbinders in place! :) Great job on the video.

Great use of the frame and love your Sweet William.

Anonymous said...

All I can say is WOW! I never thought of the frame. I love the layout in the frame. I am getting lots is ideas going in my head. Now if I had the stamps.

Holly Paulson

Charlotte said...

OMG! This is amazing! LOVE it! Thank you for sharing - and, for the video, too.

Mary Marsh said...

love your patriotic frame-great way to recycle-this new set is wonderful

Deneen Treble said...

Gorgeous frame, I love the distressing.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful project! so crwative!

Judy Jackson
stampingjudy at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful and so unique what a great gift for a "Soldier's Family!. Love it and you gave me so many new ideas! Thanks,

Syd Egan
sydegan@hotmail.com

Evette K. Ciampo said...

You may be last but your creative projects are more then stunning. What a talent you have gf. Great job.

Anonymous said...

This is fabulous - great job! Mary R.

Anonymous said...

Dawn, love your memory box, that would make a awesome gift for someone coming home. LOVE it, hope to see you again a a show soon. Thank you for sharing.

Sherry said...

gorgeous!!! I really like your faux metal tag!!

SusieQ said...

You think outside the box and into the frame:-) Love your faux metal tag!

SamsMom said...

Wow what a great piece, so much attention to detail and thanks for sharing so much.

Anonymous said...

This would be perfect in my red, white and blue decorated living room. What a gorgeous piece!


dsdixon@suddenlnk.net

Sabrina Jackson said...

Oh my word, Dawn, you are super creative!! That frame is amazing and would make such an awesome gift for anyone serving in the military or that has served. I love that tag you've made, awesome! Your Sweet William shadow box is over the top and so super creative! You never cease to amaze me! Have a blessed holiday weekend! Hugs, Sabrina

Anonymous said...

Wow! Two projects and a video. Love the soldier frame with the dog tag look. The layered flower is wonderful. CCC Connie

Anonymous said...

thanks so much for sharing your projects, and video! lots of inspiration. I LOVE the faux metal piece!!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Laurie said...

What a great keepsake! I'm glad you did the faux metal tag. Been wondering how that would work. The card is beautiful, too.

Vail said...

Love the frame ideas, and you faux metal tag is wonderful.

**Milu** said...

The saying
you are not forgotten is an added touch that I love. Beautiful card.
**Milu**

Tameko said...

Both projects are stunning. Thanks for the very helpful tutorial!

Pat Wafer said...

It is amazing to see all the different views of the Patriotic Cards. I loved them all Each one had their own spectacular look to then that was impressive. Thank you for your inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Completely awesome shadow box....one I would be proud to display in my home! The gift box is so cute and thank you so much for the tutorial on how to make that flower.

Designing with Debbie said...

I love your shadow box, what an Amazing project. It is perfect.

Turtle In The Sand said...

You certainly are one talented scrapper. Love every detail.

Conniecrafter said...

the frame was a great find and I love the faux metal tag, very cool!