Thursday, August 25, 2011

Special Flower Soft & Our Daily Bread Designs Blog Hop with Prizes!

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Are you ready for a Blog Hop?
Come join us in a special blog hop with The Flower Soft  and Our Daily Bread Designs Design Teams!
As you make your way through the hop make sure you comment on each and every post. There will be two prize winners chosen randomly among the blogs.

The blog hop ends on August 30th. The prize winners will be announced on The Flower Soft blog and Our Daily Bread Designs Blog on August 31st.

If you came here from Gini Cagle's blog you are in the right place. If not please start at the beginning at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. If there are any broken links, please see the complete list on the Our Daily Bread designs Blog or the Flower Soft Blog!

Now, here is my card.

FS-Scripture--teacup

I used the Springtime Card Toppers Collection from Flower Soft for my image panel, and stamped my Scripture using Our Daily Bread Designs Customer Favorites Scripture Series 2.  The verse I used was submitted by Jan Castle and I just love it!  I know I will use it often!

My card base is Coredinations (T Holtz new 12 x 12 pad).  The designer paper is Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Collection.  The doily is Cheery Lynn Dutch Scallop Square Frame.  I used the following colors of Flower Soft to give dimension to this card:  Delphinium Blue, Lilac and Lemon.  What a quick way to give a card some real wow factor!  I sewed my lace (a gift from a sweet friend) to my dp, adhered my image panel to the doily, then added that to the card with foam dimensionals.  I added a few cut outs from a large lace motif I had found in a thrift store and finished with a soft pink sheer bow and pink pearls.  I finished off the inside with an MS edge punch of the dp layered onto white cs.  I hope you enjoyed my creation!

Now hop on over to Dina Kowal's amazing Blog!

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This card is also my sample this week for ODBD's Stamping In Time Challenge(SNTODBD42)! The assignment is to use Our Daily Bread Design stamps.  The challenge this rotation is lace! Lace can be a lacy background, die cut, punch, lacy paper, lacey stamp, or real lace.  Remember, the more you play the more you increase your chance to win! We look forward to seeing what you create using ODBD stamps! 

The challenge runs from Thursday 9 am EST (August 25th) til Wednesday (September 7th) at 6 pm EST. You have two weeks to enter. You can enter as many times as you like!

Be sure to check out the ODBD Stamping in Time Post on the ODBD Blog for all the  challenge details!   


Our Guest Designer is Heidi Steinhebel
Please be sure to check out her creation! 
Here are some of the other DT members who made samples:



 Thanks for stopping by and for sticking with me through a long post!  Have a blessed day!


85 comments:

Dawn B. said...

This is amazing Grace.. I love your card. Hope you had a wonderful visit home. Coffee soon.

christi said...

grace your card is spectacular. it has so many layers and so many different elelments. thanks for sharing with us. i love the color choices as well as your coloring. truely, your cup runneth over with talent.

Stamp like you mean it said...

Grace, if ever a card was loaded with love and beauty, this is it! Sistah, the Flower Soft really gives your work life, and coupled with your stitching and gorgeous layers it leaps out! Love the soft sponging too. You are amazing! LYMI

Unknown said...

OH my! This is BREATH TAKING! I am a new follower:) http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Karen W said...

Just perfect for this, it's so pretty and elegant! Their sayings work so well with this.

Angella D. Crockett said...

Grace, this is beyond amazing!!! I am totally drooling here!! Everything about this masterpiece is perfection! Love and hugs, Angie

chrissy o said...

ARRRRRR THIS IS SO ELEGANT I ADORE IT
HUGS CHRISSY O
XX

Dawn said...

Amazing seems to be the word of the day... WoWzers, Grace!!! Ang said it... BEYOND AMAZING!! It deserves a frame.... gorgeous!

Cheryl S. said...

Soooo elegant and beautiful. I love all the elements you added to this - it makes it exquisite!!
This would make a wonderful framed piece.

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

Beautiful card as always, the flower soft is very pretty! It adds dimension and looks so real. Thanks for your message on my blog, it's always a pleasure to hear from you.

Hugs & blessings,

Barb

Lori said...

Your work is amazing...Honestly it takes my breath away. You have so much detail yet it look so clean. Love it.

Basslady said...

hon, this is a magnificent card!

wonderful stitching, romantic details...a work of art!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Ann R. said...

Seriously?? This is amazing!! I absolutely love it. Thanks so much for sharing it.

Evette K. said...

Grace your card is showing me what a great talent u have been blessed with. Your use of Flower Soft and Our daily bread stamps/sentiments is one of the best I have seen. Great job gf. God bless ekc.

Deb said...

Wow, Grace! I am sitting here, seriously speechless! This is the most gorgeous thing ever! Such incredible, lovely, feminine detail! LOVE!

An'Jenic G. said...

Wow your card is beautiful. Your tea cup looks so real. And the flower soft is just amazing. Love how you did a boarder with it. Any person would be happy to receive this card. Love your sentiment.

Janett said...

I love this card it is so beautiful

Unknown said...

Your card is gorgeous! I love the verse, and you have just done a fabulous job with every detail!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Absolutely stunning Grace!! I just love the verse and the tea cup with all the flower soft!! Such and elegant creation with your use of dies and lace!
hugs,
Chris

mjblahnik56 said...

This is a beautiful card love the stitching accents I am a new follower.

mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Grace,

Your beautiful soul shines in your cards and your work, this is just so beautiful.

Thank you for dropping by my blog and leaving me the kind words and for sharing your inspiration with all of us.

Hugs and blessings, Lori m

KimberlyRae said...

Your work is Absolutely Amazing! I have been Inspired Today! TFS your work and beautiful Jesus music!
Blessings,
KimberlyRae
kreationsbykimberlyrae.com

Bobbie Lynn said...

Another amazing card. Just beautiful and I scrolled down to see the rest of you cards and you have wonderful talent. Thanks for sharing.

stampencamper said...

oh so much patience on this card, absolutely lovely

Marsha said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the Flower Soft - beautiful job.

Anonymous said...

Love it.
TFS
Mary l.

Sherry Kushibab said...

Feel like I could reach right into the screen and grab that tea cup...so real looking with the FS and shading, and that Cheery Lynn frame is so delicate looking with it. Stitching around the square and lace is a fabulous touch. Always enjoy your heartfelt and beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

Love it.
Mary l.

crazyoldsyd said...

This is so calming, and it made me think
My Cup runneth Over with joy in Jesus!
Thanks

Barb R. said...

Wow! I love this card! It's so delicate and beautiful! Has a sweet, vintage look, which I love! The flowers are beautiful and so delicate! Great job!
Barb O.

Cheek said...

Gorgeous!!!

Elaine Sauer said...

Good texture

Elena C said...

Grace, what a beautiful card. Isn't that flowersoft just beautiful??? I'll bet it was a lot of fun playing with it!!!

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Grace, words cannot describe the beauty of this card!!! Absolutely stunning!!!

Shabby Pati said...

Very beautiful card! I will have to try flower soft now.

Joanne (jojot) said...

so stunningly gorgeous.....love the depth the Flower Soft adds...so beautifully done

Cheryl said...

Your cards are stunning, and you've got yourself a new follower!!! Fabulous talent. Thanks for visiting my blog for the Flourishes Customer Appreciation Blog Hop. I hope you'll visit again soon. Good luck in the contest!

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful! Love the colors of FS you used, they look wonderful in the tea cup!

Sharon Peele said...

Grace, your card is gorgeous!! I love the Flower Soft, but never have tried it!!
I was wondering if you are going to CKC this week in Charlotte? I would love to say Hi if you are!!

Laurie said...

Oh, Grace, your card reminded me of my grandmother who passed away last year at the age of 88. She loved lacey, delicate things, & you used her favorite colors! Thanks for giving me a sweet thought to start my day.

Becky said...

Grace, this is just gorgeous..love this topper with the scripture and love your use of flower soft.

EllenaElizabeth said...

Grace, your cards are always 'the bomb'..........LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting.

Betty Wright said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Grace! Beautiful colors and flower soft details. I love that square doily, too! I think I need that one, too! Stunning card!

Angela T said...

Grace, your card is absolutely amazing. Thank you for your inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh Grace, this is over the top beautiful.. love pink, love lace, love ribbon,love the flowersoft, love bling. You got it all going on in such a wonderful combination. TYFS

April said...

Fabulous card! Love your use of the flower soft. Love the flower soft in the teacup.

Linda Decker said...

Grace, your card is too beautiful for words. I love the tea cup, saying as well as the choice of colors. The flower soft perfectly completes the card.

Deneen said...

Gorgeous! I love the Flower Soft on your card.

NancyD said...

Grace, this is truly an amazing card. I love all the wonderful elements from the lace sewn behind the middle layer (I may have to CASE that), to the tea cup and the amazing shading.I appreciate how you have added flowerSoft as well. My heart is warmed by the beauty of it all. Thank you for your inspiration! NancyD

Kemma said...

Just love this blog hop, such wonderful ideas!! I think this one is my favorite.

Thanks so much
Kemma

Anonymous said...

Such a stunning card Grace!! Love your elegant layout and touches of the flower soft! :)

Mickie said...

Grace you have outdone yourself on this one, just gorgeous. I love all the colors.

RitaR said...

Grace, how very, very lovely this is! I just adore the Flower Soft accents you created. Words fail me! I've just become a follower of your blog and anticipate many hours of heavenly viewing!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Very elegant! The flowersoft really pops!

Darlene said...

Beautiful,great work,what a joy to recieve

Clare Curcio said...

Oh, Grace, this is so breathtakingly gorgeous! I give tea parties and this would be a wonderful and treasured gift for each lady! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! You are truly blessed!

Gina Lindsay said...

Grace this is just beautiful. That Flower Soft mix makes the perfect border. Gorgeous card. I hope all is well!

Jeannine said...

This card is amazing--flower soft adds just the right touch, just like the lace and stitching. BEAUTIFUL!

Crystal said...

WOW Grace this is GORGEOUS!!!!!! I LOVE all your details on this, STUNNING work sweetie, Hope you are enjoying your summer!!! Big hugs!

Lynn B. said...

Words fail me in my desire to express the beauty of this card. I had a hard time getting to the comment part of this post because I kept going back to look at the card again. And each time I looked, I saw something more. This is my first ODBD blog hop and I'm wondering why I've never seen one before. All of the designers are obviously inspired by God to produce the best possible work imaginable.

Bev Gerard said...

Love these beautiful lacey elements. They work so beautifully with the images and sentiment! Crossing my fingers in Texas for sure!

Irene said...

I always look forward to seeing your creations!!! All of the details in this card are lovely and thanks for introducing me to the beautiful Cheery Lynn die cuts!!

Dorothy S said...

What a stunning card with all the soft details - stitched together. Thank you for sharing another lovely creation.

Conniecrafter said...

Gorgeous, lovely framing!

Peggie said...

This is quite amazing! So many elements and just a beautiful use of the flower soft!

paperpourri said...

Simply stunning!

Sherry said...

very beautiful!!! love everything about it!!!

E. Marie said...

Grace, this is such a beautiful card. I love all the layers from the lace to the doily die. Wonderful background to this lovely topper with the flowersoft and it is just perfect for this scripture verse.

Unknown said...

Wow, your card is just amazing! And pink! I love it :) The detail is just stunning and I simply can't say enough about your beautiful card!

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I like how you sewed on the lace and the flower soft.

Lesli said...

I love all the layers and texture on this card. Just beautiful.

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Stunning!

Barbara said...

All I can say is WOW!

Cindy Lou said...

Grace, this card is jaw-dropping gorgeous! You have the flower soft in all the perfect spots, talk about a cup that runneth over! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Linda Beeson said...

Wow, what a fabulous addition that lacey die cut piece is.

Karen Linarez said...

This is an absolutely gorgeous card! I love everything about it from the stitching to the inking around the sentiment which is just stunning, by the way!

Caitiumom said...

i am always blown away by your cards. i love your choices.

Sew Sweet N Crafty said...

Wow, I love how the lace looks on this card...I will have to get some lace going on one of my cards. LOL.
Sew Sweet N Crafty
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

Clare Curcio said...

Grace, you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful work!

I wish I could figure out how you put music with your blog! Beautiful, inspiring, and wonderful to listen to as I was enjoying your blog!

God bless you, Grace! He loves us all!

Traci S. said...

Dear Grace~

This is absolutely sensational! I love the use of lace and doilies. And, you know how crazy I am about tea cups and tea pots! The Scripture is so true! He shows me that every day! It is wonderful timing to remind people of this Scripture, with Hurricane Irene having just come through. The Lord will sustain us!

I love the colors you used from the Flower Soft. They are a fabulous mixture of colors. And, the way you used them-- is so lovely! The bow is a beautiful delicate touch, as are the pearls and the corner treatments!

Grace, I love this piece! It may be my absolute favorite of all!

He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather
http://He-IS-Able.blogspot.com

dianne said...

Beautiful, & so girly!!! TFS

Tammy said...

WOWEEE!! Grace you are anointed!! :)

Marcia the hug therapist said...

Your card is fab. I can't begin to tell you how much I love your style. I'll be back again for sure.

Kristine said...

oh this is gorgeous!! I remember this one. Love the lace and stitching and flower soft... gorgeous!! :)

Sudha said...

Wow pretty gorgeous creations in ur blog.

Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.in