Our Daily Bread designs June Release Blog Hop!

Oh my,
I thought last month was awesome…
wait till you see this month’s release!

If you came here from Julie’s blog, and her gorgeous card, you’re in the right spot, no worries though if you just landed here!  You can always go back to the Our Daily Bread designs Blog for the entire line up! We have a special guest today too… none other than the designer of one of the new sets, Serve The Lord, Dina!!

The Hop will run from 8am EDT June 1 until 8pm EDT. June 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on June 3.

Prizes for this hop will be Three Free Sets of Choice, and one Grand Prize of the Bread Basket Bundle!

Here is what you need to do to be entered in the drawing:

Leave comments for each designer on each blog.
Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment, telling us you completed the hop and noting any blogs you were unable to comment on.
Answer the question on the ODBD blog

Now, here’s my project.

When I saw this release, so much of it screamed one of our DT members, Randi, to me! She’s such a motivator, cheerleader and ODBD ambassador at shows!  I had this idea of something really special this time around, so I started searching the resources on Splitcoast and found this Scrapbook Wallet… perfect! I used every single set and single from this release.

Here is the entire “wallet” folded up and closed. The paper tole flower is Dahlia, from the Garden Collection, stamped/embossed  3 times on regular cardstock and watercolored with Ranger Adirondack reinkers. I cut around the petals, cutting into some of them for a more realistic look, then spritzed with water, crumpled tightly into a ball and carefully un-crumpled. These I let air dry then adhered together with Zip Dry glue, added Flower Soft to the center and built my floral spray.

I used Spellbinders Foliage and Martha Stewart’s Branch punch on Prism cardstock. The entire front flap was given a generous amount of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist. All the pages are Prism cardstock with Basic Grey Sweet Threads.

To secure the top and bottom flaps, I used sticky hook/loop squares.

As it opens and starts to unfold… Five pages to open, each side has a layout, and one final layout in the middle… that’s 11 different pages!! Whew! But really, once I got the basics of the wallet itself, it went together pretty fast. (HINT.. make a mock one first to see where the pages go, then when you do the REAL thing, stamp and embellish BEFORE putting it together! I think it’d be much easier!)

Dahlia, Kind Hearts, Serve The Lord, Time, Crocheted Background and matching dies… awesome stamps! You should be able to right click on the collage or any other picture and bring it up in another window for better viewing.

Embossed and colored with Prismacolor pencils blended with baby oil.

And more Glimmer Mist 

Spellbinders used: ODBD Elegant Ovals, Labels 16/18, Lacy Ovals, Fleur de Lis Squares/Motifs/Rectangles, Sprightly Spockets, Fancy Tags II/III, Foliage…all cut on my Grand Calibur 

Now it’s time to hop over to
Grace’s blog 
and be prepared to drool!
She has an awesome project for you!!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

#65 A Patriotic Sassy Challenge

Our Sassy Challenge this week is “Patriotic”.

As we here in the US approach our Memorial Day (Decoration Day) we want to remember our U.S. soldiers who have died while in the military service.

I really enjoyed last week’s challenge to color on Kraft, so I did it again! This is Patriots Remembered, colored with Prismacolor pencils blended with baby oil.

I used Spellbinders Inverted Squares, Classic Squares and Grommet Tags.  The base is dry embossed with the Sizzix Square Lattice folder.

For more Sassy inspiration,
see what the other girls have done!

Ann English Cathy Edgar
Heather Huggins Kim Rhead
Jeni Tidwell Peggy Marsh
Jackie Mooney Judy Kreucher

thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Christmas Just a Little Early!

How FUN when Mr. Brown
brought me a box last Thursday!

A Spellbinders Grand Calibur! Oh my! It’s so smooth! AND quiet! There isn’t that “ratchet” sound as you crank it like with the Wizard, and it goes both directions. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my Wizard…but moooooover over, there’s a new machine in the studio!

No guess work as to which plate to use! They’re colored coded and marked!

So, I just had to use it today for the Inspiration Challenge on Splitcoast. Oh my, what inspiration we had to choose from too! Don Cherry’s (hockey commentator) wardrobe! And what better image to use than Hockey Sweep Snowman, a digital from Sassy Cheryl’s.

He’s colored with Copics, paper pieced (jacket, pants), masked and airbrushed.
*Designer tip* I used to have trouble with Copics smearing my printer ink until someone told me to spray the image with hairspray first! Printer inks make a difference, so if you’re using a “generic” cartridge like off the internet… to save money like my hubby… you might have a problem! This particular time I printed on MY new printer upstairs (with ink that came with the printer) and had no problem, not using hairspray! woohoo!

The sentiment is from Innovative Stamp Creations, Friends Are Special.

I used Grand Labels1, putting the die just off the edge of the fold, so it would keep the shape but still “fold” and not cut the fold entirely.

I can see me using these Labels 1 a lot!
The Grand Calibur gives such a nice embossed edge!

stamp: digital hockey sweep snowman-sassy cheryl’s, friends are special-innovative stamp creations

paper: georgia pacific white, bazzill, dcwv winter

ink: memento tuxedo black

accessories: spellbinders grand labels 1, copics, copic airbrush system, sakura white gel pen

Well, thanks for stopping by today!
Hope you enjoyed your stay!

Dawn

#31...It's NOT Fair...A Sassy Challenge

Our Sassy Challenge today is another one from Cathy...BUT... C'mon! Pick a favorite? Seriously??!! Whew! A tough one for sure! LOL!

There are soooo many,
but I finally narrowed it down to
bears OR snowmen.....
and chose There's a Bee on Your Nose 
(the girl version)

It's all colored with Copics with some Sakura white gel pen thrown in for accents...then I masked and airbrushed the background. That's Spellbinder's Big Scalloped Rectangles (lg) and Latte DCWV DP.

I decided to go one more day on my

Blogaversary Give Away

so if you

missed it last week, you still have a little time! Watch for a post tomorrow to announce the winner!!

Now, for more sassy fun
be sure to check the other Sassy Girls.

Ann English Cathy Edgar
Heather Huggins Kim Rhead
Jackie Mooney Jodi Ann Lee
Jeni Tidwell Peggy Marsh Lily O'Reilly
Tracy Jackson Judy Kreucher

thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Watermelons and Sketches

My grandson, Gabriel, grew watermelons in their garden. And, WOW, did he have watermelons! They're so sweet...mmmmm!

Here he is with his sister, Leah

Our garden is winding down but by no means done! I'm busy still doing tomatoes and apples!

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Here are a couple cards I did this week for a challenge on Splitcoast, same sketch but totally different looking results!

Our Daily Bread designs Brocade Borders cut with the new Brocade Borders die, Peace and Brocade Background stamped with Clearsnap chalk ink, Prussian Blue.

And this one, from Innovative Stamp Creations, Sketch of Roses II. I stamped the rose onto the Kraft Fair Isle cut piece, colored with Prismacolor pencils blended with OMS, then cut squares with my Spellbinders to spotlight it. I also stamped the background from the set on the die cut piece and the one layer which are both sponged with Distress inks.

Hope your day is wonderful where ever you are... it's beginning to feel like Fall here, a nice "crispness" to the air! Ahhh, love it!

thanks for stopping!

Dawn

 

Poppers, Judges Cards and MORE Zucchini!

You saw my TY's for those that contributed towards awards for our State Fair Llama Show, but I still wanted to make the two judges a special card. Last week on Splitcoast was a really cool tutorial called T-Slide Card, I knew right away that this was perfect for my judge's cards! I even colored one of the llamas like Eagle, a black & white tuxedo beautiful boy that one of the judges owns!

Once again I used Lina from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Once you do one of these and get the hang of it, it's super easy! I made mine 4.5 x 4.5. The sentiment is from Verses rubber stamps.

That's DCWV's Green Stack, Cuttelbug Embossing Folder Kassie's Brocade, Spellbinders Labels 9,12 and Martha Stewart border punch Gothic Arches.

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Did you see the picture of the jalapenos the other day?

Well, over the weekend I made POPPERS! Mmmmm! I used this recipe.

Mmmmmmm, soooo good!

Then I made Crabbiless Crab Cakes!
A good way to use up Zucchini!
I didn't take any pics...but here's the recipe!

2 C shredded zucchini
1 C seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 C grated cheddar cheese
1/2 C finely diced red onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 T mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
olive oil for frying

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Heat oil in large skillet and carefully drop large spoonfuls of the mixture, gently flattening into a "patty". Fry 7-10 minute on each side until golden and cooked through. (they'll feel firm)

Well, lots to do this week...it's crunch time for State Fair!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn

Did You Know...I'm Thinking of You!

Yes, I am!
I trust where ever you are today
you're experiencing beautiful weather
(Ohioans... don't bother reading that line!)
and good health!
Thanks to ALL my readers who stop by each day!!

I did this card for the Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast. The sketch wasn't meant as a pocket card, but that's the first thing that popped into my pea brain when I saw it! LOL

I used Our Daily Bread designs From Me to You, God Loves You and Fleur de Lis Borders. The Fuchsias are colored with Copics with Sakura white gel pen accents. I sponged the oval while IN the die with Ranger Distress Bundled Sage, Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire inks. It's all one piece! I did the "out of the box" or "nestie" in this case, using my craft knife to do the cut-out work.

Today on StampTV, Gina showed how to do Recessed Diamond Background, so I gave it a whirl! Fun and makes for an interesting background!

I only taped the edges of the piece the pocket slides behind. The scored layer has foam mounting tape only at the sides and bottom. I used Spellbinders Lotus to make the little pull tab.

And...I used the little pieces that popped out of the Lotus medallion for the faux brads on the side! I just used 2 per brad gluing them with a 2-way glue pen.
The punched border is by EK Success and that yummy paper is Basic Grey Kioshi.

Have a Wonderful Day!

Thanks again for stopping!!

Dawn

Summer Time! YIPPEE!!! A Triple Combo

We're still featuring our faves over at
Jbelle Embellishments 
and don't forget to stop by the store where everything is 40% off!

Our Sassy Cheryl's challenge #15 is to emboss any old way.

AND....

I also did the challenge for Paper Sundaes, make a Summer card.

That yummy paper is My Mind's Eye, Flutter. I'm eeking out what I have left till my package arrives from Jacksonbelle Embellishments!
I bet it comes today!!

This is one of Sassy Cheryl's new releases, No More School. Oh boy, do I ever remember those days as a kid!

She's colored mostly with Prismacolor pencils blended with OMS, masked and airbrushed with the Copic ABS. Her skin is about the only Copic used on the image, the rest is the pencils. The background is embossed with the Textile folder.

I used my Marvy wet markers on her glasses and buttons then clear embossed them.

The sentiment, by Kolette Hall, is also embossed (versamark/black ep) then I added some wet marker to the flowers and clear embossed.

Be sure to check out the new releases today too at Sassy Cheryl's

For more fun be sure to check the other Sassy Girls.

Ann English Cathy Edgar
Heather Huggins
Jackie Mooney Jodi Ann Lee
Kim Rhead Peggy Marsh
Tracy Jackson Alina Meijer
 Judy Kreucher

For more inspiration,
be sure to check out the blogs
of all of the Jacksonbelle Rockstars!

Julie Lacey  Heather Pulvirenti
Stephanie Severin Amy Tsuruta Pam Varnell
Lynda Benden Tobi Crawford Jill Dunn
Heather Lee-Reppen Shemaine Smith Lindsey Botkin

 

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn