Saturday, May 1, 2010

May 1 Our Daily Bread designs Release Blog Hop




Hello everyone! Welcome to Our Daily Bread designs May Release Blog Hop! The hop will run from May 1 through Monday, May 3 at 8PM Eastern Time. The winners will be announced on the ODBD blog on Tues. May 4.

We have a special "May Day" blog hop for you this month! When I was growing up in New England, on May first, we used to make "May Baskets" for our neighbors and friends,fill them with flowers or other little gifts,and then go hang them on their doorknob, knock or ring the bell, and run and hide until they had found their basket. It was such a fun "giving" tradition! Some still carry on this tradition, and others are trying to revive it. So for our hop, you are going to collect flowers from each designer to fill your May basket! If you got here from Kathy's Blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to go to the ODBD Blog and start from there so you don't miss anyone!

There will be three winners for this hop. Each winner will receive a $15.00 store credit toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread designs store!

Here is what you need to do to qualify to win:

1. Hop from blog to blog, leaving a comment and collecting the flower that designer is giving away.

2. Return to the ODBD blog and leave a comment that you completed the hop and left comments for each designer. If you were unable to leave a comment for any one, just state their name in this comment and you will still be entered into the drawing. This is meant to be fun, not stressful.

3, Send me an email at gnywening@yahoo.com giving me the names of the designers and the flowers you collected.

If for any reason you get lost along the way, just return to the ODBD Blog for the list of names.


Now on to my card details:
I have used the May 1 release set, In God's Hands. I love the sentiments in this set! In my photo it is hard to make out the verse, but it reads "I will not forget you! Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands." Es. 49:11 Isn't that a wonderful thought? When you think of the nail scars on Jesus' hands, picture YOUR name inscribed there! He did that for each one of us! I stamped the hand image with VersaMark, and then the verse over top and embossed it all in Gold EP. I used a simple layout, because I wanted the impact of the verse and image to take center stage, and the cross just reminds us how He inscribed us on the palms of His hands. Love this set!

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs May release: God's Hands
Card Stock: Papertrey Vintage Cream
Designer Paper: The Paper Co.
Accessories: Spellbinder's Cross, Sewing Machine, Spellbinder's Label 10, Heat Embossing equipment and gold EF, Brilliance Gold Ink for sponging, CB EF, Ribbon and Gold Half Pearls from my stash

From here you will hop to Randi's Blog, but before you leave,
here is the flower I'm giving you: CARNATIONS


Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend!


111 comments:

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Beautiful card, so elegant. Your crativity is amazing!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is stunning Grace!! I just love the cross and all the gold!! So elegant and it frames that beautiful verse gorgeously!! My post is up and the links are changed so everything is set. Talk to you when I get back!!
hugs,
Chris

Have a great weekend!

Debi said...

Grace this is stunning! Love all the gold and the cross element!

Dawn said...

so elegant Grace!!! beautiful!!!

Jane Wetzel said...

Hi Grace...this is just STUNNING...hugs to you!

Sandy Hentzel said...

Beautiful!!!! Love the embossing!

Elsina said...

Stunning card!

Deborah Saaranen said...

So very beautiful Grace! The gleam of the gold, along with your precious design, makes this one gorgeous card!

Doris said...

Gorgeous card!

Mickie said...

Grace, as usual, your card is beautiful. I love the gold.

Mary Esther said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful golden card!

Pattyb said...

Absolutely Gorgeous, Grace.

Blessings, Pat

Kathy Jones said...

Grace the colours and detailing of this card are all incredible!!!!! Absolutely beautiful my friend!!! :)

Angella D. Crockett said...

GASP!! Grace, this is so elegant and beautiful and powerful!!! You are one talented lady!! God Bless!!!

Angelwood said...

Stunning card! Love the cross embellishment and the gold accents on your card. Gorgeous work! hugs, Angela

Becky said...

This gold makes this image stunning,awesome work.

Judy M. said...

The crosses make this card really outstanding. Great card!!

Linda said...

Grace, your card is just beautiful. I love, love, love the verse.

Judy McMullen said...

Awesome, Grace! Wonderful verse highlighted with that terrific image and beautiful colors of gold!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Very Inspirational. It makes me eager to use my cross in such an awesome way!
JoyceM

Connie M. said...

Grace, this is just so stunning! LOVE the gold...gives this card such a regal look!

Crystal said...

Totally GORGEOUS, oh my wow......LOVE the gold!

Deanna C said...

How beautifully elegant! That gold is so eye catching and it is just gorgeous. It quite literally takes my breath away. God Bless you.

Anonymous said...

Very stunning card. Love how you layered the cross using gold. BEAUTIFUL!!!

Also, I love the choice of music on your blog. :)

Thank you for sharing.
Carol Froehlich

Judy W. said...

Awesome card! Love the gold, the cross, and that wonderful verse!

Anonymous said...

WWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW !
Stunningly B -U - T - FUL ! ! !
Jean McGee

Lori said...

Gorgeous, Grace! The gold is bright and beautiful!

denise said...

This is pure elegance...wonderful in every way...
Denise Trottier

Anonymous said...

Grace, what an elegant way to shine the light on the hand of God. I am so glad that He will never forget us and that I am being held by His hand. What a great way to journey through life. Thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend.

Shaunna Lasley said...

Beautiful job! Your goal was accomplished - your design of the card did make the verse and the image take center stage and make an impact! How amazing and humbling it is what Jesus did for us! Word's really can't describe it...

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

What an amazing work of art, Grace! I love the color and the texture. This is so elegant and regal.

Jennifer said...

Hi Grace! happy release day! What a gorgeous card you have made!

Jennifer L

Luv 2 Create said...

Grace,
What a lovely way to start your day. Love this blog hop. It has really been a wonderful and thoughtful inspiration.

Your card is truly amazing. Love the insiration and how gorgeous you have portrayed it. Love the cross. Thanks for sharing and thank you for the beautiful carnations.

freida said...

This is the MOST beautiful card I've ever seen! FABULOUS job, Grace!

Karen W said...

This is beautiful, I love all the texture

Brooke said...

Stunning card Grace. The gold colors go perfect with the scripture.
Hugs,
Brooke

Unknown said...

Amazing card. I love the colors and teh verse. So perfect. Thank you for sharing it.

Pat said...

Love your use of metallics; looks so rich and elegant.

Sabrina said...

I saw this beautiful metallic card in the SCS gallery, in spite of that wretched thumbnail issue. I've always liked that verse, and the chorus from it. It's one I've learned in French, too.

Lori said...

Your card is truly awesome! I just received the cross spellbinders and ordered the new stamp set! Can't wait to play with them together! Thanks for sharing your talent and God bless! Lori

Laureen L said...

Beautiful card!

Marlene said...

gorgeous card - beautiful verse to remember and hold dear.

Miriam said...

What an elegant card! I love the colors, the layout, the beautiful cross and the powerful verse! Bless you for sharing your talent and your witness.

Anonymous said...

WOW, love all the glitz,And a powerful message to hold on to!!

Harriet said...

Amazing. The message is powerful.

Anonymous said...

This card is absolutely breathtaking! The gold accents, and the pattern of the background paper give this a richness, worthy of our King! Thank you for this inspirational design and God Bless you! Hugs, Magi

Jodi said...

Grace your card is just SO pretty! I love the gold on it and the pretty paper and ribbon! OK..I LOVE it all! LOL!!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Pat Jandacek said...

A beautiful card and a great reminder of our value to God. TFS

Anonymous said...

A shimmery sensation!

Sherry said...

WOW!! that is gorgeous. I think I need that set!

Anonymous said...

Grace this is beyond breathtaking!! I love all the regal details - and as always you've arranged the elements so masterfully!!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

The first word I think of when I see this card is MAGNIFICENT!!! Well done Grace!

Riet said...

Ohhh Grace,what a beautiful card.

Hugs Riet.xx

christi said...

i just love the spellbinders cross. i love how you have incorporated it in your card. the card is just so regaal looking.

Anonymous said...

This card is just stunning !! Love the cross and the sentiment
Charlene

Lorelie Kim said...

Oooh!! Love the majestic look of your gold!! You make the most beautifully artistic cards, Grace!!

Anonymous said...

Grace:
Your card is absolutely elegant. As usual, I am awed by your sense of design and inspiration.

Marilyn M.

ChristineCreations said...

I absolutely love that verse in this set Grace. Beautiful golden touches and such an elegant card!

Beth Norman said...

So pretty. The touch of gold really adds a ton of elegance.

E. Marie said...

I love your card. The effect of the verse over the stamped hands is wonderful.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. Love the gold cross and the lovely verse too. Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing.

Jean said...

I love the gold you used on this card. It points us to the richness of all that God has done for us! Beautiful card!

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh Grace - this card is fit for royalty! STUNNING! TFS!

Luanne said...

What an elegant take on this beautiful stamp set. I like how you put the verse right over His hand. Beautiful!

Earline said...

This is am elegant card u made love it

Gloria Westerman said...

Oh my....this is gorgeous.....so elegant....I love it....

auntbeespickles said...

Oh Grace wow! You never let me down when I see your work! Just beautiful! I just got this spellbinder and haven't used it yet. Now I am really inspired! This is just beautiful!

Betty Wright said...

Beautiful design and I love the gold accents! Wonderful scripture card!

marcelle schauer said...

Just beautiful, but all of your work is that way. Do you ever have a bad card day? Wonderfully done!

ny2tx_patti said...

This is a gorgeous card, a real eyecatcher!

lynn said...

stunning cards.........

Stephanie said...

What an elegant card!! Very pretty.

ellepaulette said...

What a perfect card! Just lovely!!

Carmen said...

Just fabulous with the gold and white. Love it!

Sheina said...

Very elegant. That ribbon is perfect for your card.

Karen Linarez said...

Absolutely gorgeous card! The gold is the perfect color choice, and the cross is the perfect embellishment. I love the image with the verse stamped over it. I never really noticed that verse before, but I LOOOVVE it!

Clarissa said...

Hi Grace, love the embossing you have done. Really effective!

rvlady said...

Oh, the card is so stunning. Absolutely Beautiful.
Mary Crook

makanani said...

elegant and beautiful card!

Betty Benton said...

Your golden card is beautiful and so are the lovely pink carnations!

Mary Ann T said...

Your card in simply breathtaking. Thanks for the carnations.

Tanja said...

Lovely card, such beautiful gold colours.

scrappyteacher said...

I love this gold and white combination....it looks so elegant and charming!! Thanks for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

What an elegant card! Thanks for the detailed instructions

Anonymous said...

This is stunning. I love your blog, it inspired me to create (after church) you have a new friend in Idaho and a fellow sister in Christ. God bless you for sharing your faith also!

Cookie said...

beautiful-I just bought this cross die cut

PamSpradlin said...

This is an elegant card...I need to get this set...I just love what you did with it.

Anonymous said...

Grace....a beautiful arrangement.

one_of_a_kind said...

very beautiful Kay McKinnis

Heidi said...

very nice, love the cross and the gold used.

Sue D said...

Beautiful card reminding us of what He has done for us.

Irene said...

What a beautiful layout. Such an inspiring card. I have been admiring the Spellbinders cross set...it was great to see it in use!

Betty said...

Thank you so much for reminding us of his great gift to us with this lovely creation.

annieb said...

Beautiful work as always. TFS

Susan said...

Gorgeous card. Have always loved that verse. BTW, alway love the music when I stop by your blog.

dclouser said...

Such an elegant card! Love this set.

Marilyn said...

We have a great God, and you have truly shown your gifts with this beautiful card. TFS

Jeannie said...

Lovely card! I love how regal it looks with the gold! Stunning!

jerae42 said...

I love the first card with the cross on it. Also the music is wonderful.

chaun said...

I have just gotten home from a funeral today. What a wonderful sympathy card this would be.

chaun said...

I have just gotten home from a funeral today. What a wonderful sympathy card this would be.

kngwd89 said...

Stunningly beautiful card! LeAnn

Teepee said...

Oh, the gold and white are so elegant. I love this card.

Donna said...

Hi Grace, This is such an elegant and beautiful card! The gold & cream, combined with the cross & sentiment make this such a lovely card.
Donna G

Gloria said...

These cards are all so beautiful, how can any one pick just one! Not me. I'll be spending some money, I can see.... Thank you so much for all the inspiration to a new card maker!

Kelley said...

OH wow, one of your best cards EVER!!!

SherylH said...

What a strikingly simple but elegant card! Of course, I am partial to anything with gold embossing!

Donna said...

Beautiful Card. Love the embossing.

Cissy said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

~Cissy

Diane D. said...

Love it Grace! Gorgeous.

Diane D.

Anonymous said...

Dear Grace~

POWERFUL!! ELEGANT!! BEAUTIFUL!!

Those are three words that I would use to describe this fabulous card. I love those words, and the idea behind them. I have never thought about my name being on His hands. POWERFUL, indeed.

Grace, you seem to always find a way to out-do your self. I can't figure out how! But, you do!


He IS Able,
Traci S.