Our Daily Bread designs

Happy Independence Day!

To all of our American readers, Happy Independence Day!

We hope you are enjoying your day and are able to spend it with family and friends!

To help celebrate the day, here are some fabulous inspiring creations from the Bread Basket and some from YOU!

And here are the Blog Candy Winners from our Release Hop!  Congratulations!

Connie's Candy Winner:

CraftinGranny said...

These new stamps are wonderful. You definitely chose the right colors. My tummy is ready for some yummy! Thanks Connie for the chance to win some candy.

Deborah's Candy Winner:
mary marsh said...
this is such a pretty card-love the colors you used. thanks for the chance to win the blog candy.

Silke's Candy Winner:
Juliana said...

I love how delicate and feminine this card is!! The colors are wonderful together!! Such a beautiful card!!

Congratulations to all!  Please email Kelley at kelley@ourdailybreaddesigns.com with your name, address, and three ink pad color choices by July 8th.  Unclaimed prizes will be redrawn on July 9th. 

Don't forget the Guest Designer Contest going on right now!
You can read all about it HERE or HERE.

DT Coordinator

Flashback Friday Favorites - We Three Kings

It's Christmas in July...again!  Today we're revisiting the three Magi in the We Three Kings set.

 

Whether you refer to them as the Magi, the Three Wise Men, Three Kings or Kings from the East they are regular figures in the account of the glorious birth of Jesus.  The recording of their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus while being guided by that wondrous star was an obvious choice in creating this set.

Below, you'll find how the ODBD Breadsticks recorded their gifts of cards and projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let this set guide you to the perfect Christmas card this year and for many more holidays to come!

 Blog/Product Review Coordinator

 

Time With Judy

Today marks the beginning of a new ODBD Blog feature -- "Time With....." one of the Breadsticks!  Every Tuesday and Thursday, one of the Bread Basket members will share a project with you here, and then you can hop on over to their personal blog for more good stuff!

This Thursday we start with Judy Rozema:

Judy says:

I made this card using the July release Mother Teresa and the wonderful juicy and colorful ink pads in the ODBD line.  I chose Spring Green, Sunflower, and Raspberry. After stamping my image in VersaFine Black Onyx ink, I watercolored my lotus flower. My quote from Mother Teresa is also stamped in VersaFine Black. The designer paper is from Wild Raspberry from K & Co.

Thanks for stopping by today!  You can see more at my blog, Joy in a JAR!

Hop On In And See The New Releases!!!

It's July 1st and that means new releases here at Our Daily Bread designs!!  Today we are releasing FIVE new sets for purchase available in our store right now!

Take a look (shown smaller than scale):

Today at the Hop, each Bread Basket member will have a delight for your eyes and some candy along the way for three winners!

And July 1st marks the first day of our Guest Designer Contest!  That's right!  YOU could be the next Guest Designer for ODBD! We are looking for two designers to join the Bread Basket for a month in August and in September! If this is something you would be interested in, email three samples (.jpeg files) of your best work to Judy at lidaroseroz@GMAIL.com by July 9th!  That's right - you only have NINE days! ODBD images are preferred, but not required.  But what is required?  If you are chosen, you will be working with two beautiful stamp sets during your "Guest Month" and will make a total of six projects for that month. Can you stick to a deadline? Do you have photography skills that can show off your creations? We want to hear from you!

Include your name, address, and a link to your blog and SCS Gallery in your email.  Tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to be in the "Bread Basket" (our Design Team). We will announce the Guest Designers right here on July 11th!

Now get hopping to ***CONNIE'S*** where I am sure you will love what she has to Show and Tell!

DT Coordinator

Product Review - Shimmerz

If you subscribe to the ODBD store newsletter then you're getting a sweet accompaniment.  If you have no clue what we're talking about then you're just going to have to subscribe to be in-the-know!

There are many products out there that promises to add sparkle and bling, but Shimmerz actually delivers on that promise! You can say they are a dream captured in a little pot!  Use these water-based, non-toxic paints on paper, acetate and even metal. 

 

Add gorgeous iridescent accents to make flowers and trees come to life, make the water of lakes sparkle and give night skies a twinkle. They are the perfect touch to add magic and wonder to the wings of our Angel!

   

 

Never tried these dreamy paint pots?  Swing on over to Angel Wilde's blog, Angelosity, to get a sweet tutorial. If you want more information on how to use the product, let Shimmerz creator, Stacey McElyea, show you how!

 

ODBD offers 50 fantastic original and Blingz colors for you to choose from so let your creativity fly with Shimmerz!

  Blog/Product Review Coordinator

A Changing of the Guard~

We are almost to July -- and have some WONDERFUL new sets (five!)  being released on WEDNESDAY!  Don't miss out on all the fun with a Bread Basket Blog Hop and Challenge - and blog candy for you!

With July 1st also comes a new term and a bittersweet time of goodbyes and hellos -- a changing of the guard -- or as we say in the Bread Basket - a ROLLover!!  :)

We say goodbye to some dear friends, but know that in cyberland, they are not far away!

THANK YOU AND BIG HUGS to:

Angel Wilde
Amy Sheffer
Dina Kowal
Laurie Schmidlin
Sita Mahadeo

We have so loved working with you and have been inspired by your designs and your sweet spirits!!

HELLO AND WELCOME to:

Connie McCotter
Deborah Saaranen
Sandee Shanabrough (joining us as a permanent Breadstick!)
Silke Ledlow

We are thrilled that you are joining us in the Basket and are excited to see what you have in store!

Be sure to check out all of the Sneak Peeks from  the Bread Basket this week!
Here are some to whet your appetities!

Angella
Betty
Chris
Connie
Deborah
Grace (Guest Designer)
Jane
Judy
Kathy (Guest Designer)
Sandee
Silke

More to come!

DT Coordinator

Flashback Friday Favorites - Reason for the Season

Is it just me or are the weeks just whizzing by?  The days and months are going by so fast that Christmas will be here in no time at all!  So, it is only fitting that today's FFF is the very poignant Reason for the Season.

 

The image of Santa kneeling before baby Jesus is so touching and serene.  It calls to mind that no matter how Christians and their families celebrate Christmas, the center of this joyous of all holidays is the miraculous birth of Jesus. 

So many were inspired by the image and many wonderful cards were born from it:

 

 

  

 

 

For those who own this set, I hope you've been re-inspired.  For those who have yet to own it, I hope you pick up this set and create lovely tributes to His birth.  And for each and everyone of you...I hope today's post shined a light in your heart to carry the spirit of Christmas not just during the holidays, but throughout the whole year!

Blog/Product Review Coordinator

DT Card of the Day - Chris Olsen!

We are always amazed at the details the very talented Chris Olsen incorporates onto her cards and her Ask, Seek, Knock card is no exception!

 

The Basic Grey Wisteria paper she used was just asking for some Flower Soft and Chris listened!  Just a few sprinkles here and there totally made the wisteria pop from the paper.  How clever of her to also create two stems of wisteria!  As mentioned earlier, Chris' attention to detail is wonderful so it was no surprise that she added pearls to her Fleur De Lis border and butterflies.

Thanks for sharing your talent on the team, Chris!  You are truly appreciated!

You can view more of her wonderful creations here:

Twinkles Glow with Stamps (blog)

Chris Olsen (ODBD gallery)

glowbug (SCS gallery)

Blog/Product Review Coordinator

 

 

Product Review - Scor-Pal

There is a tool out in the crafting world that does many wonderful things!  It doesn't need to be plugged into an outlet, it doesn't require reading pages and pages of instructions and it's totally portable.  We're talking about the fabulous SCOR-PAL! 

 

 

 

So much can be done with just the board and bone folder.  You aren't limited to just creating a professional looking crease for your cards.

 

You can do lattice work:

 

 

 Create basic embossed score lines:

 

 

Make a gate-fold card:

 

You can even make boxes and lids!

 

Our Daily Bread designs also offers the Scor-Mat that perfectly nestles onto the Scor-Pal.  One side has measurements for your cutting needs and is self-healing while the flip-side gives you a shiny work surface.  

 

 

Have a crafting play date?  The Scor-Pal travels easily in this handy little Scor-Tote:

 

You are only limited by your imagination so why not let it soar with the Scor-Pal! Once you try it you'll wonder how you even made a card without it!

 

  Blog/Product Review Coordinator

An Audience with Angella!

 Let's visit with Angella Crockett today!

Angie is known around the Bread Basket as one of the best chocolate chip cookie makers bar none (chocolate chip bars would be good too)!  Let's find out some more about her!

How long have you been stamping, and how did you start?
My cousin's wife, Margo, became a Stampin' Up demonstrator in 2003 and asked if I would like to host a party. I had never heard of this company and even asked her to spell it!!! I didn't know the first thing about cards or scrapbooking, but as soon as I saw the catalog, I was hooked!

How long have you been on the ODBD DT?
Since December '08...only a few months, but it seems like I've known these gals for years!!!! What an awesome company...I'm so blessed!!!

How would you describe your "style"?
I'm not sure what my "style" IS, since I adapt to each project and each recipient, however, my "style" is NOT "cutesie"...that I know of!!!

What was the first stamp you ever bought?
The very first time I opened a catalog, I bought "Spring Pansy" and three SU markers...Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, and Lavender Lace. (Talk about "humble beginnings"!)

Describe the "weirdest" stamp you have.
My friend gave me one of her duplicates stamps, which says, "I love you, respect you and admire you." I can't imagine a situation for which this would be used! It's a weird stamp to use for someone you "love", and it would be REALLY weird for someone you "respect and admire"! Is it just me?!

What is your favorite medium to work with?
Ooooh....hands down, I love to color with sponge daubers and SU ink pads! If I had a video camera, I would love to do a tutorial!!

What is your favorite technique?
When I'm not coloring with sponge daubers, I LOVE to watercolor!!! What is your favorite or most used tool? (Other than the basics: adhesive, scissors, etc.) Hehehe....my paper piercer and mat pack!!!

What inspires you in your stamping?
E V E R Y T H I N G ! ! ! ! Mostly scenery, but anything I see, from wallpaper, to clothing, to buildings....you name it! (Ask my hubby....every time I shriek with a new idea, he says, "Woman, you're killin' me!!!" (In a loving way, of course!!!)

What is one of the top items on your stamping wish list?
More Nestabilities!!! Time is so valuable...making frames the "hard way" is much more difficult and time consuming!

What is one food you couldn't live without?
Buttah, baby!!!

Is there a song title that reflects your personality?
Twenty years ago, it was "Red-neck Girl" by the Bellamy Brothers. TODAY, it has to be Francesca Battistelli's "Free To Be Me"...my new anthem!

Do you have any friends that understand your addiction? (Other than your stamping friends that live in the computer)
Yes, my friend Melanie, but unfortunately we don't see each other enough!!! :(

Anything you'd like to tell about yourself or stamping that I haven't asked?
I used to believe that my "path" was to help people with their health, but physical health MUST be accompanied by emotional and spiritual health. Through papercrafting, I am able to inspire others while leading them to God's word....total package deal!!!

Here are two of my favorite Angie creations:

 

Be sure to visit Angie's blog, Body, Mind, Spirit and STAMPS!

and her ODBD Card Gallery~

DT Coordinator