Monday, March 1, 2010

March Our Daily Bread Designs New Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs March Release Blog Hop!
If you arrived here from Chris' Blog, you are in the right place!  If not, you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog to be sure you hop in the correct order, because we are having a Special Message Hop, and you will be collecting our Secret Words as you hop along, so you will want them in the order given!   
You have until Tues at 8:00PM EST to complete the requirements to be eligible to win.

There will be TWO BLESSED WINNERS... who will each receive a $15.00 Gift Certificate to the Our Daily Bread designs Store to go toward the stamps of your choice! Winners will be randomly chosen from all the qualified entries, and announced on Wed. Mar.3 on the ODBD Blog!

Here is what you need to do to be eligible to win:

  • 1. Hop from blog to blog in the order given below, writing down the secret words you will find clearly written  in their posts, and leaving a comment on each blog.
  • 2. Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment that you completed the hop and left comments for each designer.
          In the email, give me the secret words you found in order .... they will spell out a special message from the Our Daily Bread designs Design Team to you! 

If for any reason a link is broken, simply return to the Our Daily Bread designs Blog  to see who is next on the list, leaving a space for the missing words.  Most often if you can't get on a blog or leave a comment now.... if you wait a little while and try again you usually can.


Now on to my project:
This is a box I altered using the New Release Blessed Easter stamp set form Our  Daily Bread Designs.  The image is stamped in Memento ink and water colored.  I then cut it out and adhered it to the Spellbinders Labels 13  and Lattice pendant dies.  The border around the box is created with a Lattice Border Punch by Martha Stewart.  The pearls, I felt, just added the extra elegance.  They are from Zva Creative.  The DP is Chatterbox Apple green vine.
Altered Box Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs- Blessed Easter
Paper: Chatterbox, Gina K Pure Luxury White,
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels 13 and Lattice Pendant dies, MS Lattice border Punch, ZVA Creative Pearls, May Arts Ribbon



Before you go, I want to tell you about the exciting events we have planned for you this month!  March 17 is the Second Anniversary of  Our Daily Bread designs, and we are celebrating!!!

Be sure to check the ODBD Blog on Sunday, Mar. 7!  We will be giving you advance notice of our  fun challenges that will run Mar. 13 - 16 so you can get a get a jump on them.... Then beginning on Sat. Mar. 13, we will hold our  daily challenges and there will be wonderful prizes EVERY DAY!  On Mar. 17 we will have another Blog Hop, revealing the Special Edition Anniversary Release!  I hope we'll see you then!!!

I hope you enjoyed my project, and now I'll send you on to Angie C to see some more springy inspiration!

My secret word is   Violets
Have a Blessed Day!

158 comments:

Stephanie said...

Grace - you are uber talented, I hope you know!! This is absolutely perfect! Is it odd that my favorite part are the leaves of the lily of the valley? They're beautiful, as is everything else!! You do have my address, right ;)

Cassie said...

Grace, this is such an amazing creation! I love all of your details as always ;D

Kathy Jones said...

Oh MY!!!! Grace this is soooooo beautiful, so delicate and ALL that cutwork - but it sure looks amazing!!! Who wouldn't want to receive a gorgeous box like this!!!!

Susan M said...

Just beautiful! Our Daily Bread stamps certainly bring out the best!

Dawn said...

Grace..I don't have words to describe this beauty!! YOU my friend, are sooooo gifted!!!

kay mcbride said...

this is box is gorgeous. love it

Kay's Creative Corner said...

Grace, this took my breath away.. It is STUNNING!!!!

Debi said...

Grace your box is fabulous! Love all the cut work and fabulous trims.

Creative Custom Printing said...

First time doing a blog hop! You do such great work!! Can't wait to see what is coming next!!
Debie

Cherie said...

Grace, Your box is stunning! I love that set. The designs you added with Nestabilities really make the box! I'm off to visit your blog! TFS!

Connie M. said...

This is just stunning, Grace!! All the fancy cutting...oh my!! :)

maiahs_momma said...

Gorgeous box, stunning and elegant :)!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca

SandyK said...

Awesome card and box. You must have the patience of a Saint to cut the lily out.

Peggy said...

All I can say is when I grow up I want to create just like you. This is absolutely beautiful. The pearls, SB die cuts, cut out flowers, & MS border around the box. I just couldn't take my eyes off of all of the wonderful details. God bless!

Anonymous said...

Stunning, just stunning and more Lilies of the Vally my favourite spring flowers.

Sue

Chrisd said...

Wow Grace,
Each time I am blown away by all the hop creations. This one is wonderful.

Anonymous said...

grace, thanks for the inspiration. What a great presentation!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

oh my Grace! I love this little box! It's so perfectly pretty! Love the color, the white trim around the box, and your design for the top. You always amaze me with your talent!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, now this is something I would like to receive...
Denise Trottier

Sabrina Jackson said...

THUD......Grace, oh my goodness, have you outdone yoursef here or what?! There are no words on how gorgeous this box is!!! All of that cutwork.....WOW! The colors are so very beautiful....it's amost like you can sell those sweet lilies fof the valley!!! WOW, you sure have knocked off my socks with this BEAUTY!!! Hug and blessings, Sabrina

StampinCathy said...

This is one fabulous and inspiring box Grace. Great colors and just love the details.

Steglo said...

Another stunning 3-D creation. I love everything about this box.

Merilee Lane, Where Life is But a Dream said...

Grace, this is such a beautiful example of your work. I love visiting your site and feasting my eyes on another gorgeous creation!

Judy W. said...

Beautiful project! Love the soft colors and that amazing cut out! So inspiring!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is stunning Grace!! Love your coloring, the box, and the use of the white punching detail puts it over the top!! You rock GF!
hugs,
Chris

Peggy Maier said...

Wow - the latticework detail is amazing! Beautiful project!

Anonymous said...

Wow, Grace, this is just beautiful. I love all the details and especially how you did the leaves.

Francie G. said...

This is over the top gorgeous, Grace! Fabulous!

Kathy L. said...

Grace, I have a list of talented people I like to visit regularly and you are definitly one. Thank you for sharing.

Indian River Stamper said...

Wow!!! Awesome box...the lily of the valley flowers had to take lots of time. Exquisite job!!! Thanks for sharing such a beauty. Blessings

Anonymous said...

wonderful box and lovely work! thank you for sharing this project!

Auntie Em said...

What a treasure this little box is. You must have poured your heart into making something so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it!

Theresa said...

Grace,
What a beautiful project!

Anonymous said...

W.O.W. now this is stunning! Loving the hop! :)
Chelsea

Ginny said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

connie said...

Your box is beautiful! I love the colors.

Lori said...

Oh Grace! Your box is truly so beautiful! Looks like you used a mini cigar box? I love that Martha Stewart Punch. TFS! Hugs Lori Reinholz

Judy D. said...

Grace,
Oh so Beautiful. I would love to receive this box as a gift. You are truelly amazing. Thanks for sharing.
God Bless, Judy

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

This is just gorgeous, Grace! I love your beautiful box w/ its wonderful colors and punched borders. Fabulous!

Pat said...

Great use of the new designs. Love the altered box. Pat

marcelle schauer said...

this is such a pretty card. I just love the colors and the stamp is to die for.(well maybe not die but it certainly a want)

Roberta said...

I love your cards!!!!!!!!!

mary l said...

Lovely.
Very hard to find a place to post a comment on your blog.
Love your work.
mary l.

Diana Brown said...

Great blog hop. Very pretty box.

Deanna C said...

Wow! What a stunning piece of art! Your work is so beautiful and I must say, I am so thrilled to see those Lily of the Valley, they are my all time favorite flowers since I was a little girl! Thank you for sharing!

Donna said...

Wow...just breathtaking! The lattice elements and your cut work combined are gorgeous.

Donna said...

Adore the box. You do beautiful work.

Pat Jandacek said...

O-o-o-h, so gorgeous! I love that you used the lilies of the valley as an embellishment and the verse as the focal point. And there couldn't have been a more appropriate trim for the sides than the one you chose! TFS

jerae42 said...

I love the recipe box. What a lot of cutting, but it sure is nice.

Karen Linarez said...

Wow, what a gorgeous box. It would make a beautiful card too, which was what I first thought it was. Very nice!

Colorado Crafter said...

The box is so beautiful!! You are so talented!

Gay Ferland said...

Absolutely gorgeous design!! Just love the colors used and the elements that were added! And the music was uplifting also!! Thanks!

mary l said...

Beautiful box.
TFS. mary l.

Dizziebee said...

i love the lattice effect and the colors are perfect together, a quaint little box

mjpsew said...

gorgeous box.....that's an understatement!
Mary Jo

Tosha Leyendekker said...

This box is a delight Grace! Love every exquisite detail!

Darla said...

This box is sooo beautiful--WOW!

dclouser said...

This box is absolutely gorgeous! You are one talented artist.

Shawna said...

Your altered box is stunning and I adore the colors!

Becky said...

This is stunning. The altered box is just gorgeous.

ChristineCreations said...

GASP Grace! What a stunning creation! You've absolutely captured the beauty and delicate nature of the Lily of the Valley.

Teresa said...

What a beautiful altered box. I am really getting some good ideas. I have added my name as a follower.

StampingJan said...

Grace, Your box is stunning! I love that set. I love the designs you added with Nestabilities --it really makes the box!

Unknown said...

Ooooo love the lattice work. This is definitely going on my wish list.

Estelle from Hernando, MS said...

The latticework is such a beautiful addition to your project.

Lori said...

Oops! Chris linked me to last months blog hop. I knew Nest was last months release! Any way...I love the green box! So Spring-like, and the cutting you did on the flower and leaves makes this so lovely!

DEB S said...

Gorgeous

Cassie_lu said...

what a beautiful box and the colors are so vibrant and spring.

Sandydee said...

WOW! Your projects are beautiful.

Sandy Duley

sdul@insight bb.com

kiwimeskreations said...

grace you have excelled yourself this time - that is one awesome box, and the lily of the valley looks REAL!!

Marvel said...

Thanx for your beautiful card ideas. The coloring is gorgeous!!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Gracie, this is absolutely fabulous!!!! Your work is always perfection....I never ever tire of seeing what you will come up with next!!! Always pure gorgeous-ness!! God Bless!!!

Unknown said...

These are so awesome! Thank you for sharing.

JaneT said...

Fun hop!

Nancy Curtis said...

This box is awesome - love the way you framed the sentiment with the lilies of the valley. Very well done.

Debby said...

Grace,
Your card took my breath away. Your lily of the vallies reminded me of the ones that grew on our farm when I was a young girl. I can smell the aroma all over again. Thank you

Peajay said...

Gorgeous! Love how you cut out the image on the card to make it stand out! Thank you for sharing!

pam124 said...

Grace, does it get any more exquisite than this??? My gosh, this is GORGEOUS and that's my fav new stamp set from ODBD!! Wow!!

Beth Ann said...

Wow! What a beautiful card. I just love how you used these stamps.

Purple Princess said...

What a Gorgeous box! I love the lattice work on this, it really sets the verse off beautifully.

Babs said...

The latticework is outstanding - looks so fresh for spring.

Darlene J said...

Beautiful, beautiful wow

DeniseB said...

Very striking card! Lovely!
DeniseB

Mickie said...

Such beauty! Love it.

marilynwillauer said...

Absolutly beautiful, love the colors, pearls, flowers, the whole thing!!!!

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I really like the lattice work.

Anonymous said...

Love the way you added dimension by raising the lilies

Kathie said...

This box is amazing! Really like the lattice. TFS

Wanda Thomas said...

How cute is that?!

Tanja S said...

Beautiful work - i love the greens and whites.

Miss Vicki said...

Like your works of Art. I have really enjoyed viewing your site.

Davi said...

I love the way that you cut out the lily, wonderful color and the white framing to go with the lattice!!! Really pretty!

Becca Feeken said...

Oh Grace, this is a masterful and exquisite card and box!! Simply beautiful!

Jewels said...

This is such a beautiful card! I plan to come back and take a closer look! (P.S. I liked your background music of Michael W. Smith : ) )

Anonymous said...

The design on your box would make a beautiful book cover for a wedding album. Very elegant.
sandy

Anonymous said...

Grace, Ths box is so stunning, the punches and dies and color, everything is sooo perfect. I love the soft color and I almost bought that lattice punch this weekend,,,,,,,now I will have to go shoppig tomorrow with my 50% off coupon, it is a must have!!LOL
Thank you for sharing your tresures with us.

Anonymous said...

Dear Grace,

This is really magnificent! What a beautiful, incredible box! The Lily of the Valley is just perfect! If I were trying to cut that out, I'm sure I would end up cutting half of the flowers off! I miss the northern flowers so very much! They seem to be a part of all good memories. I love every inch of it. The dp is so fabulous. I thought it was green velvet! I like the leaves on it. How did you do that? (If you don't mind.) The lattice work is stunning. I bet that took a while to do! I need to get one of those punches. (Mother's Day is soon.) The Scripture is so true! After all, ALL scripture is the truth. Right? Right! I think the pearls were a very elegant and precious touch to the box. I am crazy over the varigated ribbon, or are those paper leaves? How absolutely perfect!! I love how they are shaped. Just one question, I don't think anyone asked yet. What's going in it?

He IS Able, and Easter is coming to remind us of that fact!!!!!!

Traci S.

Vivian Cunningham said...

I have truly enjoyed your site.

Viki Banaszak said...

My favorite flowers! What a stunning box.

Lynne Phelps said...

Lovely! That MS border punch looks like it was make to go with the lattice Spellbinder!

Pati said...

Very Pretty!! That looks like alot of cutting for those flowers, wow! I love how that verse fits just right and the added color to the die cut. Wow, very pretty.

ecclesp said...

Breathtakingly Beautiful! This gave me the opportunity to see more of your work...thank you for such wonderful inspiration.

ellepaulette said...

I am in awe! So beautiful!!! :)

Lya L. said...

So much inspirations! Blessings!

kim.mom said...

Absolutely stunning!

SHARLENE L said...

THIS CARD IS SIMPLY GORGEOUS. I LOVE THE COLOR YOU USED. WELL DONE.

Rosette said...

My goodnes!! These are soo Grace-ful (sorry couldn't help it!! ) :))
I LOVE this box, and I'm sure it will very much appreciated. God bless.. and thanks for the inspiration :)

Anonymous said...

Wow I am loving this blog hop and all the creations but your box is just lovely I cant imagine cutting the flowers and leaves that you did they look so perfect and the colors are wonderful
Jen

Anonymous said...

This is a beuatiful Box! I love the use of the lace pendant die to create the lace wrap around the box!

Judy Jackson
judystamper at verizon dot net

annieb said...

That box is gorgeous! TFS

Teri C said...

Oh my, my! What a SPECTACULAR box!

Patti Parrish said...

Love the box and colors.

christi said...

what an awesome design.

christi said...

what an awesome design.

Anonymous said...

I'm in awe of this precious box. You sure did hit this one out of the park! Thanks.
Judie

Anonymous said...

Beautiful set, Grace. Really love the box. Thanks for sharing them.

Marsha said...

Incredible. All the little detail. Beautiful.

Claret Belle said...

Beautiful box! I am going to subscribe to your blog!

Sarosa said...

I love decorated boxes, and yours is wonderful - I love the dimension, especially how you affixed the pearls!

DebbieG said...

Oh the box is so pretty !!!! I love the punch lace you used.

melv said...

Your creations are always so wonderful!! You ladies have got me sold on Zva Creative.

Create With Joy said...

Your project is just gorgeous Grace! I added myself as a Follower!

Ramona :-)
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Dennise said...

Love the technique.. such detail. The verse is so inspiring too. I am new to ODB and LOVE the great stamps.

Anonymous said...

Really fascinating ideas.

Stephanie said...

Your box is stunning. I love all the details you included.

Stephanie said...

Your box is stunning. I love all the details you included.

Stephanie said...

Your box is stunning. I love all the details you included.

Stephanie said...

Your box is stunning. I love all the details you included.

Tarnished Rose said...

Awesome!

Smiles~
Marilyn

Pamela Bartnett said...

So pretty!!!

Pam said...

Grace,
I love the altered box!! So gorgeous!!! TFS Pam

Brenda said...

Grace, you do beautiful work. I love this box! Nice detail work.

sherrye said...

Love it! the box is beautiful and I love Lily of the Valley,
TFS

sanadon said...

Love the lattice work. Very pretty.
Sylvia

Denise said...

Beautiful work. :D

Denise said...

Beautiful work. :D

bagleybiker said...

How classy! Nice box. What a fun blog hop!

AK Donna M said...

What a beautiful box project. I love the way you cut out that lovely lily of the valley. Thank you.

JKB said...

What a lovely box and such a great job you did.

Julia said...

Beautiful project. Love the box.

Jackie B said...

Your box is beautiful. I love the green and white colors and the lattice decorations are perfect.

Anonymous said...

Grace, what a lovely, lovely box. I love the serene colors and the elegant lattice work.

Unknown said...

I love this this beautiful easter box! YOur sentiment is just beautiful too! love the lily of the valley flower and the soft elegant touch of the pearls!
Blessings,
Kim xXx

CanadianScraps43 said...

This is amazing Grace! Love your card! Your work is so very detailed. Thanks for sharing.

Beth Norman said...

You are very talented. You did such a nice job with the 3-D effect, and of course the box. Lucky for us you are now home-based and creating cards. TFS.

Unknown said...

Love the colors love the sentiment and Above All is one a great song in itself.. The use of that sage looking green really is lovely.

gsylucy58 said...

These projects keep getting better and better as I do the hop This is so much fun to see all the beautiful thing you come up with!

Unknown said...

I am loving this, what great images to work with.

Betty Benton said...

Stunning! So very elegant!

Anonymous said...

Another elegant creation. This box is so wonderful.

Cheryl Stauffer
Cheri 296 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

Great box, Grace. It's so elegant!
Thanks...
Becky E

Anonymous said...

Hi Grace!

I sent you a pretty long note about this precious box that you decorated. This is my blog-hop challenge comment! Still heart-felt, I assure you. I think this is just a very striking piece. I think the lattice and the way you colored the leaves on the Lily of the Valley are so eye-catcing! The entire flower is! This would be a beautiful keepsake for someone.

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Tommie.cooper@comcast.net said...

Love the Lillies of the Valley. This is a gorgeous card.

Tommie C.

Vickie Kertz said...

Love your beautiful box. It is so springy.

Anonymous said...

You did awesome! Thanks for sharing your talent with one and all! Hugz...Claire

Kay (khance@suddenlink.net said...

Your box is beautiful! I love the lattice border around it.
Kay

Gloria Westerman said...

Your Lattice pendant and Martha Stewart punch and die really go together.....great job...I love this...thank you for sharing...

Kelley said...

I have fallen in love with this box. It is so full of awesomeness!