Happy Birthday Magnolia Gateway

Good morning!

This first card uses a very decorative new Gateway Die Called

Royal Gateway.  It is sitting on top of a Majestic Swirl Frames 

card base for this card.

Heartfelt Creations Products: 

Royal Gateway Die Majestic Swirl Frames Die Countryside Winter’scapes Die Countryside Winter’scapes Stamp Set Starry Night Decorative Die Woodsy Winterscapes Die Woodsy Winterscapes Stamp Set Create a ‘scape Wilderness Die Create a ‘scape Wilderness Stamp Set Rich Cocoa Memento Ink. Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink. Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles Dries Clear Adhesive Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter Other Products: White cardstock, foam sheet, Snow Pen, Copics: E50, E51, E53, E21, E31, E33, R24, R43, RV29, Video: For more ideas on creating with the 5 x 7 Decorative Frame Dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/qdBFA5VpmSo Instructions:  Card size: 5 1/4 X 6 3/4", it is about 1/2" thick.   Card is folded at the top.  See video for making shaped cards above.  Main point is to let the die (outer die of the Majestic Swirl Frames) hang over the folded edge about 1/2" so that fold isn’t cut away.  Now cut the full outer die from white again and from foam sheet.  Glue the full fronts (white and foam) together then onto card front matching sides and bottom edges.  (foam may need to rest overnight to regain its shape).  Cut the decorative die from white and glue to card front, set the card aside to work on gateway.  Cut the outer die of Gateway from white and foam sheet (let foam rest to reshape).  Cut the decorative part of Gateway from white twice, glue both together, cut center so that it opens (it comes already mostly cut) then glue to Gateway stack.   Glue a winter scene from the decorative paper to the back of Gateway to show through opening in gate.  Cut the straight Starry Night Border Die and glue it to the bottom of the Gateway.   Now the Gateway can be glued to the card base matching bottoms for a nice appearance when the card is open on display. Stamp the tree twice using Bamboo Leaves, dot Snow Pen on and heat to puff up.  Stamp berries twice using Rich Cocoa and stamp deer once using Rich Cocoa, die cut and color.  Pop up the trees on each side of the Gate sticking 1 berry twig behind each tree.  Glitter the card, trees and berries using Crystal Ultrafine then glue the deer on each side, on top of trees so that bottom of feet match bottom of trees.

My next card features the other new Gateway Die

Heartfelt Creations Products:

Palace Gateway Die Ironworks Sentiments Die  (inside of card) Sweet Magnolia Blooms Die Sweet Magnolia Buds Die Sweet Magnolia Blooms Stamp Set Sweet Magnolia Buds Stamp Set Calla Lily Paper Collection 3D Magnolia Shaping Mold French Cottage ‘scapes Die  (Planter) French Cottage’scapes Stamp Set Cottage Summer’scapes Die (birds/nest) Cottage Summer’scapes Stamp Set Just for You Sentiments Stamp Set Luxe Silver Cardstock Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50-White Rock Candy Stamen-Small Assorted Bead Stamen-Medium Rose Madder Archival Ink Deep Purple Archival Ink Fern Green Archival Ink Leaf Green Archival Ink Memento Tuxedo Black Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles 3-D Crystal Lacquer Dries Clear Adhesive Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter Other Products: White cardstock, Acrylic Shimmer additive, foam tape, Copics: R22, R20, E53, E33, E35, B00, B01, Y21, YR24, Y21, YG63, VO1, V12 Videos: For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE. For more ideas on creating with the 5 x 7 Decorative Frame Dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/qdBFA5VpmSo Instructions: Card size: 5 X 6 1/2".  Fold is at the top, place die on folded cardstock so that die over-hangs the top fold by at least 1/2".  Using the outer die again, cut a full front and glue it to folded card.  Cut 2 pieces of very light decorative paper using the outer die again (1 is for the inside).  Stamp the decorative paper (1 piece) with sentiment using Deep Purple then glue onto front and the other piece inside.  Sponge the edges of card with Deep Purple. Cut the decorative part of Gateway out of silver also cut the Happy Birthday Ironworks sentiment out of silver as well.  Glue the sentiment inside of card and the Gateway on the front (be sure to clean off any glue so that the silver stays nice and shiny).  Cut the center of Gateway at the top and bottom so that it can open. Stamp 2 Magnolia Bud branches, the birds/nest and the planter with tree stem using black, die cut all and color.  Glue stem of bud branch onto stem of planter then cut any excess off stems.  Use pop-ups to adhere the planter and branches.  Glue the nest in branch on top then glue little birds. Stamp Magnolias (small) using Rose Madder then die cut and sponge backs.  Stamp small leaves using Fern Green, die cut then sponge front and back.  Shape flowers and leaves in the mold.  Glue 2 blossoms together for each flower (or more if you like).  Pierce the centers and insert stamen (dyed with Deep Purple).  Glue 3 flowers and a few leaves to the bottom left corner so that gate can still open. Glitter using Crystal Clear, flowers top and bottom, wipe glitter off of silver where it clings.  Mix shimmer with lacquer then paint the leaves. Thanks for visiting today! Robin John 1  Speaking of Jesus, the Son of God 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

 

Sweet Friend Cottage

Good morning!

I have another cottage scene to show you today!  When

I first saw the collection I thought of a gate that would open onto a scene and that thought brought me right to the Tulip Time fence.

It worked perfectly as a card front opening to the inside scene.

Even a place for another sentiment inside the fence!

HC Products

Countryside Cottage Die Countryside Summer ‘scapes Die Countryside Cottage Stamp Set Countryside Summer ‘scapes Stamp Set Cottage Tree ‘scapes Die Cottage Tree ‘scapes Stamp Set Countryside Cottage Paper Collection Tulip Cart & Fence Die Tulip Cart & Fence Stamp Set Fancy Special Day Die Fancy Special Day Stamp Set Courtyard Elegance Die Ticket and Tags Die Cheerful Note Sentiments Stamp Set Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle Dries Clear Adhesive Memento Ink-Danube Blue Memento Ink-Tuxedo Black Other products: White cardstock, ivory cardstock, Copic Markers: R43, R24, R29. Y21, YR24, E11, YR04, E31. E33, E35, C2, C3, C5, YG61, YG63, YG67, E21, E50, E51, E51, E55, E23, V12, V15, RV10, RV02, RV04, B21, B24 Instructions: Card size: 5 3/4 square (leaves of tree hang over 1”).  Cut a card back 5 3/4" square, cut a piece of decorative cardstock the same.  Die cut 1 ivory Courtyard Elegance (trim edges to fit if necessary).  Glue it to the decorative paper.  Make a tab to connect fence to card back.  Make it about 3/4" wide 2 1/4" tall then score in half.  Glue tab to the bottom INSIDE of back.  Glue the paper and die cut to the back covering the tab. Stamp 3 fence pieces using black, cut 1 in half.  Stamp tree, several leaves, cottage, plants, potted plants, nest, birds and extra chimney using black, die cut and color.  Glue 2 fence together back to back sandwiching the tab, then glue the 2 half fences together back to back and onto the whole fence making a longer fence to cover entire width of the card back. Cut a piece of decorative green paper 1” X 5 3/4" then glue it to the bottom of the card base.  Glue Tree truck to the left side of base high enough so that it won’t be covered completely by the cottage. Glue the cottage and plants to the green paper.  Pop up extra chimney.  Stamp sentiments using Danube Blue.  Cut out the Sweet Friend with matching die and cut out the Sending you a hug using the Tickets and Tags Die set.  Fish tail the sending you a hug then glue it to the inside of fence.  Glue the Sweet Friend to the upper right corner of card base.  Glue the leaves onto tree and glue the little nest with birds in the tree.  Glue 1 potted plant to corner of the cottage, glue the other 2 potted plants to the outside of the fence.  Randomly glitter card. Thanks for visiting today! Robin Titus 2:11-12 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

 

ODBD Scripture Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the 7th Anniversary Celebration for Our Daily Bread Designs!  We are starting the celebration today with a Scripture Blog Hop!  There will be a special Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday the 17th, so keep an eye out for that as well, it will be featuring some new release sets.

ODBD stamps used: Scripture Collection 7

ODBD dies used: Ornate Borders & Flowers, Ornate Hearts, Gilded Gate
ODBD papers used: Shabby Rose Collection

                             This is my second card for the Scripture Hop.

ODBD stamps used: Scripture collection 9

ODBD dies: Elegant Ovals, Beautiful Borders

It was such a pleasure creating for this special anniversary blog hop! I feel honored to be among such artist as are on the design team (links below). I always love using God's Word on a card as it gives me the opportunity to share my faith. 
 Robin

Prize details: We would love to have you join us in sharing your projects using ODBD Scripture.  Whether it be a card with fun folds, CAS, cards using techniques, scrapbook pages or home decor items, we would love to see the projects you create.  To enter, simply create your project using an ODBD Scripture, then add it to the InLinkz found HERE,  you have until Saturday, March 20, 2015.  Seven random winners will be chosen from all entries to receive a $15 ODBD Gift Certificate to the ODBD web 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 21, 2015, so please be sure to check to see if you have won.

Sale details: From now through Saturday, March 21, 2015, you can save 25% on all Scripture Collection sets, please see the ODBD blog for more information.

  DT Permalinks: Lori * Chris * Angie * Silke * Robin * Sabrina * Grace 
                        Elizabeth * Audrey * Cathy * Dawn * Sandee * Gracie

Products used for the cards above:

  

ODBDSLC222 Color Challenge

Good morning!

Our challenge this week is to pick at least 3 colors from the color inspiration below.  I chose 3 of the purples and Vanilla.

ODBD stamps used: Victoria and Love Scriptures
ODBD dies used: Flourished Star Pattern, Mini Tags, Ornate Hearts and Gilded Gate

I used the outside frame of the Flourished Star Pattern die first, I just love the piercing on the edge.  I then used another piece of white and embossed with a folder. I used the Ornate Hearts die set to cut three of the larger hearts and embossed them as well around the edges. I stamped the tag and attached the bottom to the inside bottom of the heart so that it will pull up but won't come all the way out.  I used the Mini Tags as a topper for the tag pull.  I die cut the Gilded Gate and stenciled with purple.  When I glued the heart down to the card I left the top open for the tag.  There are little pearls around the inside heart and on the cross sections of the embossing.

The Victoria dress is colored with Copic Markers and then fussy cut and foam taped to the top of the heart.  

                                      Please visit my design team sisters for more inspiration.

Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen * DJ Rants

Elizabeth Whisson * Gracie Chavez

To see all the projects created for ODBDSLC222 or to join the challenge click here. You have until January 18, 2015 at 8:00pm EDT to join us. By participating in the challenge, you have a chance to win a  $15 ODBD Gift Certificate good towards the purchase of stamps in the “stamps column” on the ODBD website, or to be spotlighted on the ODBD Blog at our next challenge. The random prize winner will be posted on our next challenge post. Please do not post on Flicker as many of us do not have the ability to comment on your cards nor can we spotlight your cards on the blog.”

ODBDSLC219 Christmas with ODBD week 2

Good morning everyone!

Hope it is winter in your neck of the woods...It is still NOT winter here.  Hard to feel like Christmastime when it is so warm. Starting to feel like my Aussie friends!

But I can still imagine...Here is my winter center step card. 

ODBD stamps used:Warm Wishes, Mini Tag Sentiments
ODBD dies used:Gilded Gate, Mini Tags
ODBD paper used: Christmas Collection 2014
My center has three steps.  The trees and snowman are cut out and glittered and stuck on the very back.  The next layer has the ground and snowman so in real life, he looks VERY 3-D. I punched snowflakes and also used an old Spellbinder snowflake die set.  I die cut the garden gate (Gilded Gate) with silver and subbed some gunmetal Rub-Ons through the openings of the die.  I die cut a heart charm to go with the sentiment and also die cut two of the mini tags for the sentiment and Merry Christmas sentiment, then tied them all together with silver thread.

Please visit my other design team sisters for more inspiration:

Cheryl Scrivens * Chris Olsen * Diana Nguyen

DJ Rants * Elizabeth Whisson * Linda Carson

To see all the projects created for ODBDSLC219 or to join the challenge click here. You have until December 14, 2014 at 8:00pm EDT to join us. By participating in the challenge, you have a chance to win a  $15 ODBD Gift Certificate good towards the purchase of stamps in the “stamps column” on the ODBD website, or to be spotlighted on the ODBD Blog at our next challenge. The random prize winner will be posted on our next challenge post. Please do not post on Flicker as many of us do not have the ability to comment on your cards nor can we spotlight your cards on the blog.

Joy To The World

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart for the Lord is come! He is come as a baby in the manger, as the Savior of the world, as the King of kings and Lord of lords, as the One who would die on the Roman cross for us because He loves us so much!

If we are down cast for any reason, all we need to do is remember the One who holds our lives in His hands, the One who gives us breath to breathe, the One who created all things and holds them together by His might.  He is our everlasting joy.  If we are His, we can have joy even in our trials, even in our darkest hour! Not "yippee, I'm so happy I'm having difficulty!" No, it's just that inner joy, the peace that passes understanding, the joy of knowing we have eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord!  

Do YOU have Him as your Lord? You can, just tell Him you are sorry for all the times you've failed,  ask Him to forgive you of your sin and tell Him you want Him to come into your heart.  Do it right now.  Then go tell someone.  Tell a local pastor or a friend you KNOW is a Christian and can help you on your way to knowing Him.  Turn 180 degrees from dark to His light.  HE will give you a new heart, a clean spirit! You can email me if you have questions.