Randi's Song for Autumn

When it comes to autumn my go to stamp set is Randi's Song by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I've mixed up colors and have created numerous cards with this pretty set.

I stamped the Ecclesiastes 3:1 in StazOn Timber Brown on a piece of Shimmery White paper, which was cut from a Spellbinders Small Long Rectangle die.  I then sponged the paper with Barely Banana, So Saffron, Summer Sun and Really Rust.  This piece was layered onto a piece of Early Espresso.

The leaf image was stamped on Shimmery White paper using a Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves ink pad then I sponged the leaf with Barely Banana, So Saffron and Summer Sun.  A corner rounder was used on the edges.  I adhered this to a piece of Crushed Curry cut from a Small Classic Square #5 die, which I also rounded the corners.  Everything was layered onto a piece of Early Espresso using an Eyelet Square #3 die.  I weaved a piece of naturals hemp cord through the eyelets.  The card base is Crushed Curry with Early Espresso.  Next, I ran a piece of Really Rust through the Big Shot using a Cuttlebug Victoria Embossing Folder.

The inside sentiment by Impression Obsession was stamped in StazOn Timber Brown and embossed with clear embossing powder with a heat gun.  The tree cluster was stamped using the first two colors of the Kaleidacolor ink pad.

I've missed blogging with all of you.  I hadn't planned on taking a break - it just happened.  I appreciate everyone who still comes by to visit me and leave a comment.  If you are on Facebook you can follow Donna's Designs there too.

Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Randi's Song, Infinite Beauty by Impression Obsession, Stampscapes Tree Cluster Small (266D)
Paper:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Really Rust, Shimmery White 
Ink:  Ecclesiates 3:1 - StazOn Timber Brown (sponged with Barely Banana, So Saffron, Summer Sun & Really Rust); Maple Leaf - Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves (sponged with Barely Banana, So Saffron & Summer Sun); Inside Sentiment - StazOn Timber Brown with Clear EP; Tree Cluster - First two colors of Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves  
Accessories:  Naturals 48 lb. Hemp Cord, Corner Rounder, Nesties Large Long Rectangles #4, Small Long Rectangles #4, Small Classic Squares #5, Eyelet Squares #3, Cuttlebug Victoria Embossing Folder
Technique:  Embossing, Sponging
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Lavender Love ...

Hi everyone,

It feels great to be back from my little break.  I hope you had a blessed Easter with family and friends.  If you have been following my blog, you know I like to press my garden flowers.  I enjoy using them on cards and for special occasions.  There are so many different ways to use your precious flowers and there is no limit on what your imagination can create with them.  Dried lavender stalks are also awesome for crafts.

Today I have some gift tags made from Old Lace cardstock.  Each tag was cut 2" x 4" and the tops were punched with the Stampin' Up scalloped tag topper punch.  To create a little French flair, I stamped each one using the En Francais background stamp with Brilliance Pearlescent Beige ink.  The edges were also sponged in Brilliance Pearlesecent Beige.  A piece of 1/8" May Arts lavender silk ribbon was added to the top of each tag.

Several pieces of Old Lace paper were die cut using the Our Daily Bread Designs custom Antique Labels die.  Lavender was stamped on the tags in Lavender Lace and popped up.

Now that all the stamping was done, I glued two dried lavender stalks to each tag and finished them off with a little bow.

A quick and easy way to share your dried flowers with others.  Oh, and they smell wonderful!

Thank you for stopping to visit.

Today I am joining ...

Inspire Me Monday @ Create with Joy

Stamps:  SU En Francais & Herb Expressions
Paper:  Old Lace
Ink:  Brilliance Pearlescent Beige, Lavender Lace
Accessories:  1/8" May Arts Lavender Silk Ribbon, Our Daily Bread Designs Custom Antique Labels Die, SU Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Dried Lavender Stalks, Glue, Bow-Easy
Technique:  Sponging
Tag Size:  2" x 4"

A Christmas Lantern

Good evening friends,

These past few days have been so hectic!  It is my busiest time at work and will continue like that until after the first of the year.  My card for you today uses a pretty digi by Fred, She Said. 

The Christmas Poinsettia Lantern was printed and cut using a Spellbinders Gold Labels Four #3 die.  Crystal Effects was added to the flame and the flowers were accented with a clear Spica pen - neither show up in the photos  :-( 

The focal image was mounted to a piece of Soft Sky, which was also cut from a Gold Labels Four die.  Everything was popped up onto a piece of Gilded Christmas paper by Miki.  You can see the collection at Studio Girls Scrapbookgraphics.

Two circles were cut using the small and large classic circles dies and the greeting was stamped in StazOn Black.  A triple loop bow was made from 1/2" Soft Sky seam binding with a cream flat back pearl in the center.

Here is a look at the inside.  I used a sentiment from the Christmas Blessing set by Our Daily Bread Designs.  A poinsettia flower was adhered to the corner. 

I don't know about you, but there were so many Christmas cards I wanted to make this year. Unfortunately, I didn't start early enough.  I plan to finish the projects I already started and put them aside for next year.

Last night I noticed Cheops' eye infection has come back so we are giving him drops again twice a day for seven days.  I'm praying this time it will clear up for good.

Blessings ...

Stamps:  Christmas Lantern by Fred She Said, Our Daily Bread Designs Christmas Blessing, SU To You & Yours
Paper:  Solar White Linen, Soft Sky, Gilded Christmas Designer Paper by Miki, Whisper White
Ink:  StazOn Black
Accessories:  1/2" Soft Sky Seam Binding, Wild Orchid Crafts Cream Flower Flat Back Pearl, Crystal Effects, Clear Spica Pen, Spellbinders Gold Labels Four #3 & #4, Small Classic Circles #2 & Large Classic Circles #2, Bow-Easy 
Techniques:  Digi
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

ODBD Randi's Song in Fresh Greens

This is the third card I created this year using the Randi's Song set by Our Daily Bread Designs.

I started by stamping the Ecclesiastes 3:1 in StazOn Old Olive on a piece of Shimmery White paper, which was cut from a Spellbinders small long rectangle die.  I then sponged around the edges of the paper using colors from a Kaleidacolor Fresh Greens ink pad.  This piece was layered onto a piece of Old Olive cut from a large long rectangle die.

The leaf image was stamped on Shimmery White paper also using the Kaleidacolor Fresh Greens ink pad then I sponged the leaf in So Saffron, Summer Sun and More Mustard.  I used a corner rounder on the edges.  I adhered this to a piece of More Mustard cut from a Nesties small classic square #5 die, which I also used a corner rounder and layered it onto a piece of Old Olive cut from a small classic scalloped squares #4 die.  The card base is Old Olive with a Kiwi Kiss mat, which I ran through my Big Shot using the textured impressions square lattice embossing folder.

The inside sentiment by DRS Designs was inked first by loading it with VersaMark then Fresh Greens and embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  The edges were sponged in Kiwi Kiss and Old Olive.

The little leaf is from SU's With Gratitude set.  This image was stamped in StazOn Old Olive, embossed with clear embossing powder and sponged with Kiwi Kiss and Fresh Greens.

A peek at the inside.

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Randi's Song, SU With Gratitude, DRS Designs (G1122)
Paper:  Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, More Mustard, Shimmery White
Ink:  Ecclesiastes 3:1 - StazOn Olive Green (sponged with colors from Kaleidacolor Fresh Greens Ink Pad); Maple Leaf - Kaleidacolor Fresh Greens (sponged with So Saffron, Summer Sun & More Mustard); Inside Sentiment - Fresh Greens with Clear EP; Inside Leaf - Old Olive with Clear EP sponged with Kiwi Kiss and Fresh Greens
Accessories:  Maple Leaf Brad by Creative Impressions, Corner Rounder, Nesties Large Long Rectangles #4, Small Long Rectangles #4, Small Classic Squares #5, Small Classic Scalloped Squares #4, Textured Impressions Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging

ODBD Randi's Song

I decided to case myself and made another card using the Randi's Song set by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I started by stamping the Ecclesiastes 3:1 in StazOn Royal Purple on a piece of Shimmery White paper, which was cut from a Spellbinders small long rectangle die.  I then sponged around the edges of the paper using colors from a Kaleidacolor Fruitcake ink pad also adding some Adirondack Purple Twilight.  This piece was layered onto a piece of shimmer spice cut from a large long rectangle die.

The leaf image was stamped on Shimmery White paper also using the Kaleidacolor Fruitcake ink pad then I sponged the leaf in Adirondack Purple Twilight and Rich Razzleberry.  I used a corner rounder on the edges.  I adhered this to a piece of shimmer spice cut from a Nesties small classic square #5 die, which I also used a corner rounder and layered it onto a piece of metallic punch cut from an eyelet square #3 die.  Next, I weaved a piece of satin burgundy ribbon through the eyelets.  The card base is metallic punch with an Elegant Eggplant mat which I ran through my Big Shot using the textured impressions square lattice embossing folder.

The inside sentiment by DRS Designs was inked first by loading it with VersaMark then Purely Pomegranate and embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  The edges were sponged in Adirondack Purple Twilight, Rich Razzleberry and Elegant Eggplant.

The little leaf is from SU's With Gratitude set.  This image was stamped in Elegant Eggplant, embossed with clear embossing powder and sponged with Adirondack Purple Twilight and Rich Razzleberry. 

A look at the inside.

This card was boxed up and mailed out.

Have the leaves started to change yet in your area?  I see our maple tree is starting to change color.  I will have more fall cards to show you during the week.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Randi's Song, SU With Gratitude, DRS Designs (G1122)
Paper:  The Paper Company Metallic Punch, Elegant Eggplant, DCWV The Shimmer Matstack, Shimmery White
Ink:  Ecclesiastes 3:1 - StazOn Royal Purple (sponged with colors from Kaleidacolor Fruitcake Ink Pad) plus Adirondack Purple Twilight; Maple Leaf - Kaleidacolor Fruitcake (sponged with Adirondack Purple Twilight & Rich Razzleberry); Inside Sentiment - Purely Pomegranate with Clear EP; Inside Leaf - Elegant Eggplant with Clear EP sponged with Adirondack Purple Twilight & Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Offray Satin Burgundy Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Nesties Large Long Rectangles #4, Small Long Rectangles #4, Small Classic Squares #5, Eyelet Squares #3, Clear A2 Box from Papertrey Ink
Techniques:  Embossing Sponging 

First Day of Autumn

Today marks the changing of the seasons - it is a special day.  The autumnal equinox, where night and day are virtually equal, is a specific moment however, not the entire day.  It is said that during an equinox the sun can be observed directly over the equator.  The equinoxes are the only days the sun rises due east and sets due west.

Autumn is a gorgeous time of year!  Nature gives us a spectacular show of color, and I love rich scented candles that evoke spice and warmth. 

"Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns." ~ George Eliot

My card today is in celebration of autumn and the deep layers of richly colored leaves.

May you enjoy the first day of autumn!

A peek at the inside.

This stamp set is Randi's Song by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I started by stamping the Ecclesiastes 3:1 in StazOn Timber Brown on a piece of Shimmery White paper, which was cut from a Spellbinders small long rectangle die.  I then sponged around the edges of the paper using the second and third colors from a Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves ink pad also adding some Really Rust, So Saffron and Chocolate Chip.  This piece was layered onto a piece of Chocolate Chip cut from a large long rectangle die.

The leaf image was stamped on Shimmery White paper also using the Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves ink pad then I sponged the leaf in So Saffron, Summer Sun and More Mustard.  I used a corner rounder on the edges.  I adhered this to a piece of More Mustard cut from a Nesties small classic square #5 die, which I also used a corner rounder and layered it onto a piece of Chocolate Chip cut from an eyelet square #3 die.  Next, I weaved a piece of Naturals Hemp Cord through the eyelets.  The card base is Early Espresso with a Really Rust mat and a piece of The Paper Studio Old White Fence Designer Paper.

The inside sentiment by DRS Designs was inked first by loading it with VersaMark then Early Espresso and embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  The edges were sponged in Really Rust.

The little leaf is from SU's With Gratitude set.  This image was stamped in Brilliance Cosmic Copper and colored with More Mustard and So Saffron.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Randi's Song, SU With Gratitude, DRS Designs (G1122)
Paper:  Early Espresso, Really Rust, The Paper Studio Old White Fence Designer Paper, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Shimmery White
Ink:  Ecclesiastes 3:1 - StazOn Timber Brown (sponged with 2nd & 3rd colors from Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves Ink Pad) plus Really Rust, So Saffron & Chocolate Chip; Maple Leaf - Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves (sponged with So Saffron, Summer Sun & More Mustard); Inside Sentiment - Early Espresso with Clear EP; Inside Leaf - Brilliance Cosmic Copper (colored in with More Mustard & So Saffron)
Accessories:  Naturals Hemp Cord, Corner Rounder, Nesties Large Long Rectangles #4, Small Long Rectangles #4, Small Classic Squares #5, Eyelet Squares #3
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging

Harvest Blessings

While driving to work I see sunflowers and they are so tall and pretty.  Maybe next year I will grow some in my garden.  My card today is inspired by nature and was given to a friend for her birthday.

I stamped the sunflowers from the Harvest Blessings set by Our Daily Bread Designs in StazOn Black on Naturals Ivory cardstock.  The leaves and sunflowers were colored in with ink pads and a blender pen.  I added some copper Stickles to the center of the flowers.

The butterflies were cut from Pumpkin Pie paper with my Big Shot and SU's Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.  I painted them with Spiced Cider Shimmerz Paint.

I wasn't sure about the background paper, but then came across my Papertrey Autumn Abundance pad and thought the plaid would go really well with the sunflowers.

I added 3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon to the corners and glued my bow with Crystal Effects.

The inside sentiment was stamped in VersaMark and embossed with gold embossing powder and a heat gun.

"Every friend is to the other a sun, and a sunflower also.  He attracts and follows." ~ Jean Paul Richter

Card Recipe:  

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Harvest Blessings, Sentiment by PSX (F-318)

Paper:  Desert Storm, Close to Cocoa, Papertrey Autumn Abundance Designer Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Naturals Ivory

Ink:  StazOn Black; Leaves & Stems - Kiwi Kiss, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive & Wild Wasabi; Sunflowers - Summer Sun, More Mustard; Center - Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso; Sentiment - VersaMark with Gold EP

Accessories:  3/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon, Copper Stickles, Spiced Cider Shimmerz Paint, SU Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Bow-Easy

Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging, Blender Pen

ODBD Faith in Minuet

If you haven’t heard me say this before - I just love the Faith set by ODBD!  This card was created using Tim Holtz’s Baroque Die and Spellbinders Small Petite Ovals #4.  The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark with Close to Cocoa ink then embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

I used the Vintage Vogue set for my flower with the Sizzix Flowers, Branches & Leaves Set.  I think it is a perfect match with the Minuet paper.

To finish the card I embellished it with Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds and a Basic Grey Opaline Pearl in Sky.

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Faith, All a Flutter, Vintage Vogue

Paper:  Natural White Linen, Memory Box Minuet Designer Paper, Bordering Blue, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Ballet Blue, VersaMagic Tea Leaves, Distressed Antique Linen, VersaMark
Accessories:  Basic Grey Opaline Pearl in Sky, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Tim Holtz Baroque Die, Nesties Small Petite Ovals #4, Sizzix Flowers, Branches & Leaves Set, Corner Rounder 
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging

Sing to the Lord Mini Book

Isn't this mini book/album just adorable?  The bird and blossoms are from the Sing to the Lord set by Our Daily Bread Designs.  I stamped them on watercolor paper and used my aqua painter to color them.  They are popped up on Spellbinders Label One dies.

I am also entering this mini book/album in the ODBDSLC31 "Wing it" Anniversary Challenge.

A close up of the bird and flowers.



Mini Book Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Sing to the Lord

Paper:  Cream Mat Board, Fancy Pants Rose Damask Designer Paper, Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Watercolor
Ink:  Bird - StazOn Stone Gray, Close to Cocoa, Soft Suede, Going Gray, Really Rust, More Mustard; Flowers - Pretty in Pink & Regal Rose
Accessories:  Ribbon Originals Beachfront Ribbon, Basic Grey Opaline Pearls in Blush, Kaiser Pearls in Chocolate, Star Dust Stickles, Nesties Labels One, Sizzix Fanciful Die, Sizzix Flowers, Branches & Leaves Set, 7 gypsies Small Chocolate Binder Rings
Techniques:  Sponging

Falling Snowflakes

Well, with all the snow we have received lately I just had to pull out my Our Daily Bread Designs Snowflake set.  I love the way this card shimmers in real life.  This was my first attempt at layering ribbon and I really like the look of it.

I think this will be my last winter card for the season.  I'm ready to start my Valentine's Day cards and pull out some other sets.

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Snowflake Background, Peace & Joy

Paper:  The Paper Company White Metallic, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink:  VersaMark with Silver EP, Bashful Blue
Accessories:  5/8" Opal Gray Satin Ribbon, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Bashful Blue, ODBD Snowflake Die, American Crafts Medium Silver Brads, SU White Pearls, Making Memories Silver Shimmer Flourish Chipboard, Tsukineko Sheer Frost Shimmer Spritz
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging

ODBD Challenge - Butterfly Faith

I just couldn’t wait to ink up my new Our Daily Bread Designs Butterfly Corner & Faith sets.

The popped up butterfly was sponged with SU’s Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Ballet Blue & Regal Rose.  It turned out to be a perfect match with the Prima Fairy Flora paper.

The sentiment was stamped in Handsome Hunter and embossed with clear EP.  To finish off the card I added some Kaiser Blue Grey Rhinestones to the butterflies.

I am also entering this card in the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge (something new and something old).  This gorgeous stamp set is new and the Prima Fairy Flora paper is from my stash.

Thank you for stopping to see me today!

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs Butterfly Corner, Butterfly & Faith

Paper:  Linen Natural White, Sage Shadow, Prima Fairy Flora Designer Paper, Shimmery White 
Ink:  Images - StazOn Stone Gray; Butterfly - Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Ballet Blue & Regal Rose; Sentiment - Handsome Hunter with Clear EP 
Accessories:  Kaiser Blue Grey Rhinestones, ODBD Butterfly Die 
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging
Card Size:  4 1/2" x 6 1/4" 

1 Corinthians

Inspired by Becca Feeken

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs 1 Corinthians

Paper:  Cream, K&Company Ancestry.com Designer Paper, The Paper Co. Blonde Columns, Blue Bayou
Ink:  Blue Bayou
Accessories:  Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Kaiser Pearls in Bliss, Classic Lace Border Grand, Curved Rectangles
Techniques:  Embossing

Sparrow

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  He Watches Me by Our Daily Bread Designs

Paper:  Cream, Rich Razzleberry, K&Company Ancestry.com Designer Paper, Mellow Moss, Watercolor
Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Soft Suede, Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry, Prismacolor Goldenrod Marker
Accessories:  Gold Brads, Green & Gold Satin Ribbon, Nesties Labels Five, Suede Prima Flower
Techniques:  Blender Pen

Serenity Prayer in Floral

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Serenity Prayer by Our Daily Bread Designs

Paper:  Cream Linen, Graphic 45 From This Moment Designer Paper, Groovy Guava, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Sentiment - Versafine Vintage Sepia, Flowers - Groovy Guava paper with Spiced Cider Shimmerz Paint, Flourish Very Vanilla paper with Gold Glimmer Shimmerz Paint
Accessories:  Finishing Touches Beautiful Brad in Gold, Kaiser Pearls in Latte, Nesties Petite Ovals Small, Petite Scalloped Ovals Small, Flower Creations, Flourish Accent
Techniques: