Thursday, December 1, 2011

Dec. Release Blog Hop!

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Hello friends!  Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs Dec. Release Blog Hop!  If you got here from Gemiel's Beautiful Blog, you are in the right place!  If not, you should start at the ODBD Blog so you don't miss a thing!  There are lots of goodies up for grabs this month.... so be sure to follow the rules to qualify to win one of the prizes!

Here are the details of the Blog Hop:

The Hop will run 8am EST Dec 1 til 8pm EST Dec 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Dec 3.


There will be SIX prizes of Choice of 1 FREE SET!!! 
Merry Christmas!!!

 Here is what you need to do to be in the drawing for these SIX prizes:

  • Hop to each blog listed below, leaving a comment for each designer
  • Return here to this post and let us know you completed the hop and left comments  for each designer, or make note of any you could not comment on
  • In this same comment, answer the question on the ODBD Blog
Now on to my card details:

I used Simple Things and the custom Die Cut to cut it out, and the Honeycomb Background.  I stamped my images with Memento and colored with Copics.  I stamped the sentiment with VersaColor.  I used Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die to cut my vines, and Spellbinder's Labels 21 and Fleur de Lis Accents to frame the sentiment.  My base is Bazzill, and the white is Gina K Pure Luxury heavy weight.  I embossed the Honeycomb bg with T Holtz Distress Embossing Powder in Antique Linen.  I kept the card flat and mailable with only some tiny pearls added to the corners.  


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Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my creation....
The next stop on the hop is Debi

108 comments:

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What an absolutely stunning card Grace!! I just love your coloring of the clover and your design using the die, honeycomb background and added texture!! Gorgeous gf!! Your creations are always amazing!!
hugs,
Chris
Have a great day! TTYS!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Grace, there are too many gorgeous details to mention here....I love it from corner to corner!!! Beautiful work, as usual! Love and hugs, Angie

Dee in N.H. said...

Oh WOW! Gorgeous! All the details are amazing! I'm really loving the clover!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Wow!!! Grace your coloring is phenomenal! And your design is wonderful!!!

Unknown said...

What they said! So many beautiful details!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Grace, oh my word, so much beauty in this card!! Your coloring is as always breathtaking and the way those clovers frame this wonderful window you have crated here is awesome!! Hugs and blessings, sweet friend! Sabrina

Dawn said...

pure genius on the window frame... this is simply beautiful, Grace!! I'm in love!!

Saints Rule! said...

This is amazing Grace! I love how you used the embossed background as the perfect setting for the sentiment and images. So pretty and soft!! Great job!!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Grace, a lovely layout with just the perfect colors. That hint of rose in the die over that fabulous green,and the closer colored so perfectly really highlight the sentiment...like that bee on the sentiment, its all those little details that make this beautiful. Blessings.

Becky said...

Gorgeous design Grace. Love the colors and details.

Wendy said...

This is a beautiful card Grace!! Thank you for sharing your creation!! Have a great day!!

Rosemary said...

oh this is an absolutely work of art, grace!! stunning!

Barbara Bruder said...

What a absolutely stunning card you have created. That clover looks so real. And it's calling my name for sure.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, also love the music you are playing on your blog. Mary L Schreiber

Unknown said...

Grace, your card is beautiful. It has so much going on!

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful, love the depth you've created without it being bulky, lovely coloring and design

Shelia said...

awesome layout!! beautiful card.

Cheryl S. said...

Absolutely wonderful. You did a great job with the layering without causing to much bulk. Thanks for sharing.

sherry gardner said...

This is AMAZING...the depth of this card is inspiring and really draws the eye to take in all the little details it has a great 3D effect....:)

Tina DeLong AKA GardenDiva said...

Oh Grace........when I looked at your card it just put a smile on my face. The entire card just spoke to me. BEAUTIFUL,...

Basslady said...

brilliant and noble as always!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Dawnll said...

Grace this is just amazing! the details and design are wonderful. You are always such an inspiration

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Beautiful, Grace! I love the colors and wonderful framing. The viney flourish is perfect. You always have such lovely creations!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous card, Grace! I love everything about it!

tpolite said...

I've tried not to pick a favorite, but I think this is one of the tops for me! I had an instant wow when I scrolled down to it! very very lovely! thanks for sharing it with all of us!

Becky said...

Just beautiful, Grace! Your talent never ceases to inspire me....thanks for letting me know that you had tried to reach our friend. Wish we had some way of knowing something....

Anonymous said...

Grace,
Your blog name still makes me smile everytime I come for a visit! Your card is quite elegant...the colors are perfect and you combined that honeycomb stamp into your card wonderfully...my words are not doing your card justice so I will stick with ELEGANT!

Mary Jo Stew said...

Great coloring on the clover.

Sonia said...

What a great card! I love how you layered, used the clover, and cut out the window and then backed it with the honeycomb- beautiful!

Sherry said...

OOOO WOW!!!! what a gorgeous card!!!!!!! I love everything about it!!!!!!

Natalie said...

Grace, this is a delight! Love your coloring and all the beautiful touches! Gorgeous card.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful card Grace. All the elements come together so perfectly, and your colour work is exquisite. Thank you for sharing such talent with us. Cheers OzziLiz

irishgreensue said...

Oh Grace, I fell in love with this the first time I laid eyes on it, just a perfect BG for those clover clusters and love the bee on the sentiment panel - just beautiful!!
Hugs and Blessings!

Kay Long said...

Omg! Just stunning! You did a wonderful job and love the colors you chose. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Thank you ODBD for giving us a chance to win these great stamps. Blessings Grace....

Ratty Hugs said...

This is a beautiful card! I love the colors and the lovely flowers! I make a lot of cards and I am always looking for inspiration for them. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.
alsmouse ~C8> Ratty Hugs

jan farnworth said...

very nice card.

Teresa said...

Wow Grace...what a beautiful card. I love the sentiment! The colors work so well together. Love the layering! Hugs, Teresa E.

Jessica Beare said...

So many pretty details. Love the colors..the coloring all the texture..just very pretty.

Jonia said...

Oh my goodness Grace this is beautiful! A definite WOW!

Kathy said...

This is an amazing card - just exquisite...!!!

Marilyn@Inspired Moments said...

I love the layering on your card. Thanks for posting

Cards By Jan said...

Wow!! Such a beautiful card Grace, done to perfection, I love the clover and verse, and beautifully coloured!!

April said...

Stunning card! I appreciate that you kept your card mostly flat! I love to see mailable cards!!

Tammy said...

His creation shared through you is such a blessing---soo special:) LOVE this song---it's one of our family's favorites! I love the color of ink that your used for the sentiment AND such an uber job on the composition---shaking head side to side---wow:) be blessed beyond measure
Tammy
www.bbbm.weebly.com

Linda Carson said...

Stunning artwork! I just love your creative style!

Anonymous said...

Such great layers!

Anonymous said...

So pretty - the clover bkgd is wonderful and I love the flourish with the clover!!

Have a great day : )
P.S. Enjoyed hearing Blessings - it was a blessing to me during my visit here!!!

kaybee said...

This card is amazing. The layout is beautiful. Love all of the details. Beautiful coloring

stampencamper said...

oh, now I definitely have to have this clover set. such a great card, Grace, love how you added depth and demension with the 3D effect

JKB said...

Beautiful card! Wonderful layers!

ecclesp said...

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Coloring is perfect, laying is fabulous.

Sandydee said...

Grace, this so pretty

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the dimension.

Barb said...

WOW--this is such a stunning card. I love the colors and they layers!

Thanks so much for sharing.

Unknown said...

Hi Grace, love this gorgeous card, I don't have the time to join the blog hop, I just popped over to see what you were doing :)
Hugs, Frea

FM said...

Beautiful!! Love the honeycomb background!

christi said...

wow, this card has so many dimensions to it. i can't even begin to name them. just beautiful. it almost doesn't look like it is hand-made. i mean that as a compliment.

Brenda W said...

Grace,
Your cards/projects are always beyond words. This is just truly beautiful. Thank you.

Becca Feeken said...

Grace, as always, your cards are a work of art. Simply beautiful. As a reader I so enjoy all the detail you invest in your cards!

Anonymous said...

stunning card, you have a great eye for balance and color!

craftymom205 said...

Lovely card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Wanda Cullen said...

I'm in awe of yet another stunning creation by you! You have a God-given talent for creativity!

seau said...

A gorgeous card! Your use of placement is woderful way to set off your stamped saying. I just love this set. TFS

Marie D. said...

Wow what an awesome card! I truly, truly love how you used all the elements. Beautiful!!!!

Kim R. said...

So beautiful! Love the way you used the clovers almost as a frame.
Thanks,
Kim

Maggie said...

Your card is stunning. Your coloring makes the clover come alive. Great job.

Pati said...

Very pretty. I like how you make a window card to the honeycomb layer, cool effect. Great colors and layers!

Queen Mary said...

Grace, Glowbug is right -- this card is absolutely stunning! I love every little detail!

Unknown said...

Grace, love the recessed window effect, so awesome!!!

Kristine said...

Oh, it's that stunning clover again. Thanks for the lovely work.

nwilliams6 said...

Love all the beautiful details on this lovely card. So many cool new things and the cut out is wonderful! I also love the music on your blog - inspiring!!!!!

LaDawn said...

Love the texture of the Bazzill paper. It helps to make the images even more life like effect. Thanks for the great card LaDawn

Gail said...

Gorgeous card!

Connie M. said...

Grace! This is just stunning how you framed the sentiment with the clover images! Love it! Hugs!!

carol from kiwiland said...

What a beautifully balanced card - everything is in harmony - lucky person getting it in the post.Thank you.

Merlyn said...

WOW!!! This is gorgeous :) Love it

Nasir said...

"The little ways you show you care mean so much to me!" I really like this...awesome!!!

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Tanja said...

So beautiful, I love all the die cut flourishes and layers.

kiwimeskreations said...

grace this is another masterpiece. i love your cards!
Blessings
Maxine

riliska said...

Coloring is perfect, laying is fabulous. Love this card!

Joan M. said...

What a stunning card! It could be too busy... but isn't! Thanks for sharing it.

krcmasterpiece said...

Wonderful music! Your card is pretty fab too! Thanks so much for your testimony.

Ginny K. said...

Love your card, just beautiful. That clover stamp is nice. I love the music you have on your site, it is very uplifting this morning. ~gin~

Anonymous said...

Hi Grace,

I've been missing a lot lately, had to drop by and say hi and catch up on your stunning cards. Beautiful each one!

Blessings and hugs, Lori m

Irene said...

I always look forward to your stop for the beautiful and inspiring cards....this one is no exception. Stunning!!!

Debbie Brackett said...

Beautiful card. Gotta love ODBD.

Cindi E said...

Hello Grace, I love the richness and depth of your card.

Anonymous said...

A stunning card - so beautiful ! Thanks for sharing !

karenajo

Newbie said...

GORGEOUS card in everyway! Love how you put the honeycomb background behind your frame for the sentiment!! And love the little bee on the sentiment! Beauatiful coloring on the clover, and the pearls in the corner is a perfect touch!

Marlena M. said...

What a great way to use that background, Grace! ;)

Chris Baker said...

Very Nice! By the way, I miss the Christian music you use to play.

Unknown said...

What gorgeous coloring Grace! Been thinking about you, especially as we passed through NC last week.

Becky Dunham said...

Absolutely stunning card Grace! I love the way you colored and the popped up clover is stunning! I love that sentiment too - so useful!

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

Patti said...

I really like the effects the honey comb created on this card. Very nice.

cyndie2010 said...

Beautiful card Grace, You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your creations with us. May God Bless. Cyndie

Sue D said...

Gorgeous card--I like the embossed honeycomb background.

Robyn said...

I am thinking spring already!!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card. I love how you laid this all out...just beautiful.

TrinaM said...

Beautiful card and really love the layers and the various dies that you have used to create the focal point in the centre of the card.

lorrayneingram said...

Loved the little things stamps

Brenda said...

Great card - loved all the texture you achived.

Gemiel said...

Stunning card Grace!!!! Love all the layering and the pretty color combo.

Jan Marie said...

Oh!! I love the window effect you've crafted with the climbing beauties wrapping around the edges!! What a refreshing and beautiful card!! Blessings!

Joanne (jojot) said...

absolutely STUNNING, Grace.....all the cutwork, levels/layers....fabulous

Marilyn Nimmo said...

OH MY--love the embossed white, the colored images, the gold embossing. WOW--everything is gorgeous!

pinky said...

What a stunning creation Grace. I love the layers, the gorgeous flowers and how you have presented the sentiment. Thanks for the hop.

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

What a beauty, Grace!! An inspiration!

Kris Turner said...

Beautiful card! Love the various bg effects together. TFS!