Saturday, October 1, 2011

ODBD October Release Blog Hop

From-our-home-to-yours

Hello friends!  Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs October Release Blog Hop!  If you got here from Lorelie"s Blog, you are in the right place.  If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog and start from the beginning.  If you get lost along the way, simply return there where the entire hop is listed with links.


Now, here are the Hop Details:

  • The Hop will run 8am EDT Oct. 1 until 8pm EDT Oct 2.
  • The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Oct 3.
  • THREE blessed hoppers will win their CHOICE of ONE FREE SET, and ONE very blessed hopper will win the GRAND PRIZE of their CHOICE OF THREE FREE SETS!
Here is what you have to do to be qualified to win one of these prizes:
  • Hop to each designer’s blog and leave a comment
  • Return to the Our Daily Bread designs blog and leave a comment telling us that you completed the hop, making note if there were any you could not comment on.
  • Answer the question  on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.
Here are my card details:

Stamps: Christmas Door
Papers: Kraft (Mark's Finest Papers), Basic Black, DP: Making Memories, BasicGrey Wassil
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: SU! Markers, Watercolor paper and water brushes, Flower Soft in Vintage Christmas, Pearls (AC Moore), MS Holly Punch, Distress Ink (Scattered Straw) for sponging and distressing, May Art's silk ribbon, Bow Easy

 
Here is a photo of the inside, using one of the sentiments from this set:

From-our-home-to-yours-insi

Now I'll send you on your way  to be totally blown away!  Your next stop is Becca's Amazing Papergrace!

Thanks so much for visiting!  Have a blessed day!

140 comments:

Angella D. Crockett said...

Grace, this is so rich, so gorgeous, and so yummy! I love the Flower Soft...so realistic!!! Love and hugs, Angie

Dawn said...

this rates a TRIPLE GASP!! it's just so beautiful!!!! love the FS

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Grace this is stunning!!! The door is colored to perfection and I love the flower soft!!!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

I am always in awe of your creations my friend!! This one is no exception. The rich colors, the flowersoft, your coloring and design are pure GORGEOUSNESS!!

I pray Al is now home safe and sound!! Have a blessed weekend!!
TTYS!
hugs,
Chris

Stacey said...

This is just beautiful!! I love red and have been wanting to paint my front door red and if it could look this good at Christmas I might have to get in gear and get it done!!!

Tami Grandi said...

WOW- I have to pick my jaw up off the floor- this is AMAZING! The coloring, the flower soft (which I can never get to cooperate)- just WOW!

Crystal said...

Oh my WORD Grace!!! I LOVE LOVE how you used the flower soft on this image, it makes me just want to touch it!!!! This is sooooo beautiful and I LOVE how you did the inside too!!! GORGEOUS!

Unknown said...

Oh my word, this is stunning. The door is just gorgeous. I love all the details you've added.

merrymstamper said...

this is amazing!!!! the depth of colour and detail is Gorgeous. Wow!

Patti J said...

Grace, I'm just speechless. I have no idea what to say - this is truly a card that took my breath away! Thanks for sharing!

Linda Carson said...

Oh my goodness! This is jaw-dropping gorgeous Grace! It's flawless!

Kathi said...

Wow! This is awesome! Your coloring is absolutely gorgeous! Love the Flower Soft and all the wonderful details!

Vail said...

Very stunning, love the black and red and the flower soft around the door.

slbt17 said...

what a striking card! Inside just as beautiful as outside.
Sandra ltb

Anita Braddock said...

what a Beautiful card. love the door your colors are great. love the look if the flowers framing the door. they way you have layered your card is great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win,
abbraddock@msn.com

Dana G said...

Absolutely beautiful! So vibrant & detailed - wonderfully done inside too. Love it!

Sonia said...

Awesome! I love this card inside and out!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! your card is just amazing, love the color, thank you so much for sharing it.

Sherry Kushibab said...

Grace, Just seeing your name as the next in the blog hop gets me all excited wondering what beautiful creation I will be viewing when I click my mouse on your name. WOW - is all I can say....I love the Flower Soft Vintage Christmas and it looks outstanding on the greenery around your beautifully colored door. The layout and DP are 'perfect' for this design....regular eye candy, thank you for sharing.

Rosemary said...

wow, wow, wow... stunning card, grace!!

Mathilda M said...

This card is absolutely stunning Grace ... I am speechless ... TFS

Lea L. said...

This is beautiful! The door is wonderfully colored, and I love the bit of holly at the bottom of it!

Wendy Zick said...

Beautiful, so many lovely details!

Kim said...

Oh, Wow! This is one gorgeous card! The flower soft is so pretty with this image.

Susan M said...

Beautiful! What fantastic colouring.

Davi said...

Wow Wow Grace that is stunning!! The coloring on the door is beyond beautiful and the flower soft gives amazing dimension!!

Bridget said...

This is stunning, Grace, inside and out!

Bernie said...

Amazing! I love this card inside and out!!!
Blessings Bernie

Jane Wetzel said...

Hi Grace....WOW....WOW...WOW...I JUST HAD to pop in here and tell u this SHOT right off my screen!! Hope u r well and omg, this is soooo incredibly beautiful....hugs, Jane W.

NancyD said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the deep rich colors and the all the wonderful Flowersoft too! NancyD

Sabrina Jackson said...

Gasp, Grace, this is leaving me speechless!! Such a beautiful and super detailed card...just love it! Have a blessed weekend! Hugs, Sabrina

Crystal Anne said...

Beautiful! I love all the red...one of my favorite colors. :) And I love how you incorporated the design into the inside of the card.

Ms. Jen said...

Very beautiful creation! Love those colors you chose. Thanks so much for sharing it!

KimberlyRae said...

Grace-Grace-Grace!
Brilliant Design...I love it!
Thank You and Our Daily Bread
for having this blog hop and
a chance to win such
generous gifts!
Blessings,
KimberlyRae

Sherry said...

Wow, that flowersoft really makes the card and really pops!! love it!

Francie G. said...

OMGoodness, Grace, this is gorgeous! Wow, the use of the flower soft really adds dimension to this gorgeous creation! Fabulous design and coloring! Hope you have a beautiful weekend! Hugs!

thefrashers said...

ooh, what a rich and gorgeous card you have created. i am so getting in the mood for Christmas. thanx.

Anonymous said...

I am just amazed at the beautiful cards. I like the touch of Holly.

Holly Paulson

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!
mary l

Pat said...

Great card! Love the 3D effect the flower soft gives to the card.

Cheryl S. said...

Grace, your gorgeous card is so rich looking! This new stamp is wonderful and works so well with the Flower Soft.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Gorgeous, Grace! Love your red door and the flowersoft is so perfect for this. Fabulous layout and inside!

Ratty Hugs said...

This is a stunning card! I love the colors and the Flower Soft is perfect for this image. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.
alsmouse ~C8> Ratty Hugs

iCreateforfun said...

The flower soft just sets off the card. Very lovely.

Basslady said...

dear grace, your creations are everytime such an eye-candy!

marvellous creations!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Leanne said...

Your cards are certainly stunning!

Phyllis S said...

I love the Christmas door stamp - and your card is dynamite! What a beauty. Thanks for inspiring us!

Home Grown Joy said...

Hi Grace,
Wow! I love the flower soft on this card. Well, I love the card. Could you make me 50 of them? ;) Thank you for the inspiration!

Caitiumom said...

i love that you used flower soft with the door. i also liked the seed stamp you also did.

meemee48 said...

Love the flower soft greenery!

Anonymous said...

Wow -awesome card - love the flower soft.
Charlene

Earline said...

I love everything about this card really inside as well as out. Just love it

Kathy Bradley said...

Grace,
Gorgeous, elegant - yet what a happy and homey feeling to your wonderful card. Your coloring is fabulous, your layout awesome - and a welcome feeling just flows from the card. Thank you for sharing.

FM said...

I love the use of flower soft on the greenery and the way you colored your door! Beautiful!!

Becky said...

OH Grace, this first card is just stunning...Gorgeous colors.

Playing with Paper said...

Wow I just love everything about your card. The door is perfect the colors are fabulous!!

Karen W said...

this is beyond gorgeous, I just ordered these sets, I need to do flower soft thing next week, I will be casing this!!!

Patti L said...

Love what you have done with this stamp. The Flower Soft really sets this off.

Natalie said...

I knew I'd find something very elegant when I came here!! You certainly didn't disappoint, this is drop the jaw gorgeous! WOW Grace is fabulous, inside and out!

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Grace - once again you have created a masterpiece - love all the dimension you have here and your colouring is superb!!
Blessings
Maxine

Anonymous said...

Your card creations are so very elegant and what I aspire to do also. Thanks for showing the inside as well.

LauriP said...

Wow. Your card just blows me away. I can't get over all the detail. GORGEOUS!

mitz said...

...your WOW factor is off the charts.. what a beauty.. thanks for the opportunity.. mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

Unknown said...

I just love this! Beautiful choice of papers to go along with this set

Gina said...

So rich in colors, has a vintage feel to me!

marcelle schauer said...

This is spectacular, love the colors and the layout. The inside is just that extra touch to say how much you care.

Unknown said...

Grace,

I bet everyone wants to be on your Christmas card list! Simply gorgeous. The use of colors is great!

Pam said...

Stunning! Beautiful colors & composition.

Gail B said...

What a gorgeous card!!

Clare Curcio said...

Your card is just out-of-this-world gorgeous! The design, the colors, the bow - everything perfect! Great job, Grace!

Traci S. said...

Hi Grace~

What an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL and WARM card! I love it! And, it reminds me of people knocking on that door, and Jesus answering when they ask Him to be Lord of their lives! So wonderful! I love the Flower Soft, I was wondering who would use it on this fabulous stamp! I really like the bg with the papers, and the holly leaf is a wonderful touch. I just love every bit of this card...inside and out! Thank you so much for all of your time and effort you put into it! Wonderful!

He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather

Linda said...

what a gorgeous card.

Cathymac said...

Soooo gorgeous, Grace! Love the red with the neutral colors, the beautiful Flower Soft detail and the lovely layout...a fabulous Christmas card!

Barbara said...

oh my gosh! Even the inside of this card is beautiful.

Robyn said...

Grace, I love the simple design and the beauty it reveals.

Lynne said...

Grace - I always look forward to your creations. Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

christi said...

this is an exquisite card. the colors and paper pages chosen are wonderful. not to mention the the depth of the coloing. so regal and dramatic.

Lovely Linda said...

Beautiful Grace - just beautiful! {{{hugs}}}

Unknown said...

Love, love the red on this card - it just pops!
Danita

Sharon Peele said...

Oh wow Grace, This is the most beautiful card I have seen!! I love the colors and the flower soft is the perfect touch!! You have an awesome talent!!!

krcmasterpiece said...

I really love your cards! you did a fabulous job!

Kim H said...

This card is so rich, and inviting. Love just the hints of the patten paper. You let the red be the star. Thank you for some inspiration.

Jo4Him said...

Your card is stunning; love the layout, the colors and all the details. Thanks for sharing.

theresa said...

Beautiful card Grace, you always put so much into your creations.

Melody said...

Just as lovely as always, Grace!!

Clickersister said...

I love your use of layers and the bow that you added! beautiful card!
Debb DeFord

Kaye said...

I'm so impressed with your dimensional work on this card. Beautifully done.

Linda Dale said...

Gorgeous colors and layout. Your card is stunningly beautiful. You are always an inspiration. Thanks

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

um...I don't think I have the words to do justice to your card. WOW. It's really really beautiful. The inside of the card is just as stunning as the outside. So gorgeous. TFS.

Cindy Lou said...

Grace, I wish I could find words that could adequately say how gorgeous and breath taking your card is. I have never seen so much detail colored into one picture. It looks like this must have taken days. It is phenomenal! Thank you for your inspiration and sharing such beauty with us.

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful! Very elegant card!
DeniseB

Mickie said...

Grace this is one gracious, elegant card. Your work always amazes me!

Susan said...

Oh Grace - your card is stunning. How I'd love my front door to look like this at Christmas time!

Janette said...

beautiful card, as always Grace! Love how you used the flower soft. Would you believe I have yet to use it?

Anonymous said...

Well Grace you know how I feel about your cards. I love them all. You out did yourself on this one. Very Very pretty.

Shirley Lacroix

Becky Dunham said...

So gorgeous Grace! I love this Christmas Door stamp! I love the deep colors you have used and the strips behind the door add such great depth!

Flo said...

Totally amazing card. the red door is beautiful and the greenery is so real looking.

Marsha said...

Again, so beautiful! Love the holly leaves and berries. What a gift God has given you.

Tameko said...

Absolutely stunning. Love the colors and embellishments.

Louise said...

Flower soft, wow!! How lovely! Red happens to be my color of choice to use on so many cards and now you create this and...wow!! Congrats on a beautiful job.

Jacqueline Smith said...

What an outstanding beautiful card. So rich looking so elegant.

Becca Feeken said...

Beautifully done Grace! I can just smell the apple cider and pumpkin pie on the other side of that door!! Lol, wow this sure puts me in the mood for Christmas!!

Pati said...

Beautiful! I love your colors, papers, layout and coloring, very pretty!

Stephanie said...

Wow! This is a gorgeous card!! I love all of it!!

kendell said...

Love the card and inside. Your work is just so inspiring. Thanks for shareing. Kindest regards

Colleen said...

WOW! What a stunning card. I'm going to have to look at this card for a good long time and enjoy every detail.

Hugs,
Colleen

Rhonda AKA Thisgal said...

Oh my gosh...what a stunning card! It's just so wonderful...

Auntie Em said...

What a beautiful card!!! I love the Flowersoft on the greenery. It looks nice enough to frame! The inside is finished so nicely as well.
Thanks for sharing! :)

Jessica said...

Lovely cards! I just love the Door image! TFS

Jonia said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

Anonymous said...

amazing--love the card and also the added details to inside of card!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Kathy Pelletier said...

What an amazingly beautiful card. The flower soft just put everything over the top. Thanks for sharing.

Sue D said...

Very gorgeous and rich card!

Riet said...

What a beautiful card Grace,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Scrapycandy said...

Like a piece of art! Wow. Thank you!

Jane said...

What a beautiful card Grace! Thank you!

Queen Mary said...

Grace, I am blown away right here, as I so often am by your art work! The detail in this card makes it a genuine work of love!

Miesje said...

Grace, this is so beautiful! I love the door and the paper and the inside and the design - well, goodness - lust love the entire thing! Great card!

jennifer said...

Wow! What a gorgeous card!!! Amazing details!!!

Scrap-n-happy said...

Wow! This card is stunning. I love the rich colors and the amazing attention to detail. The coloring of the door image & garland / wreath is wonderful. Thank you for showing the inside of the card as well. Blessings!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a gorgeous red color! Simply beautiful.

Grace Baxter said...

Grace, your card is so cheery. I love that you've decorated the inside so beautifully. It's what "makes" the card so lovely. Fabulous job, as always.

Candy Meyers said...

Great cards. I love the layering and coloring. Good job.
Candy Meyers

dinkuminkum said...

Oh Wow Grace, what an awesome card! It's so beautiful.
Hugs, Anne P.

Imago Dei Creative Designs said...

This looks so real! The leaves look so real. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

Gemiel said...

Beauty just not on the outside but the inside as well!! Love the flower soft details.

Christine said...

Stunning, Grace! What a blessing?

Newbie said...

Beautiful card!! Love all the detail on the door, wreath, and trim! The colors of the DP are wonderful! RICH!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful card the detail is fantastic.

carol from kiwiland said...

Your card colours and design just jumped me right back to childhood memories of christmas - funny thing is we had neither a red door or a wreath.Love the whole look.

Unknown said...

Love it! and you really rocked the Flower Soft with it!

craftymom205 said...

Beautiful card.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Judy W. said...

How awesome! Love the beautiful door trimmed with Flower Soft - so inviting!

Karen said...

This card is amazing! I love the inside as much as I do the outside. It is like getting 2 cards in 1.

Sandy said...

Absolutely jaw dropping beautiful! Just STUNNING!!!

Shirley N said...

I agree with everyone, absolutely stunning! Amazing, Grace!!!

Velta said...

Talk about being "totally blown away"...my friend you have done "just" that! This is elegant to the MAX! Thank you for sharing!

Merlyn said...

Stunning card :)

Leslie Miller said...

Magnificent! Oh, you make the most wonderful cards. My heart goes pitter pat every time I visit. Thank you for all the beauty!

Chrissy D said...

Hi Grace - popping in to say hello - and WOWZA!!!! Gorgeous card! Praying you are well!!!