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Thursday, July 5, 2012

For the Love of Christmas Sets Hop!

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For the Love of  Christmas Sets Hop 


Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni Team's bi-monthly For the Love Blog Hop.  This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of ODBD Christmas sets! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, check the ODBD blog for full list of links.  One of the posts is a hot spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $15 ODBD store gift certificate.  So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love!  You have until Wednesday, July 18th at 6 pm eastern.   Enjoy all the festive inspiration using ODBD Christmas Sets!
If you got here from Rosemary's Wonderful Blog,  you are in the right place!  If not you might want to start at the ODBD Blog so you don't miss any stops along the way! 
 
  
Here is what I came up with.  I used Sweet Christmas Wishes, Christmas Door and the ODBD Custom Window Die by Spellbinders.  The card stock is Bazzill and the cream is Papertrey,  the designer paper is Websters Pages (Waiting for Santa/Sweet Season combo pack). The yellow layer is run through the CB with the Distressed Stripes folder.  I colored the image on ivory cs and colored with Copics, then cut out and adhered to my Websters pages background I had created to simulate wallpaper.  I then cut the window die twice so I could pop it up for some added depth, using tiny dimensionals.  I used my Score Buddy on the 1/8" lines to score my shutters.  I added a Memory Box Meridian Border as a curtain behind my window, and also as a border at the bottom, and I cut the Memory Box Flowering Tree out of green and red scraps, snipping off the red flower parts to add to the green tree and greenery I added around the window.  I finished off with some tiny gold Recollections pearls.  The sentiment is from Christmas Door and I matted that with more of the green scraps used for the tree.  Here are the ODBD sets I used:
 
 
And the custom die:
 
From here, you will hop to Lori's Inspiring Blog

Thanks so much for stopping! 
Blessings,
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70 comments:

  1. kathi17July 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Oh Grace, this is gorgeous! All the beautiful little touches you put on it are perfect. I love all of it!

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  2. DawnJuly 5, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    omgoodness, Grace.. what an awesome scene you created!!!

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  3. Queen MaryJuly 5, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Grace, I really, really love this scene through the window. I am seriously considering this stamp set for that reason - and I think I could use it for scrapbooking thanksgiving as well! And Christmas cookie baking... (not that I've been thinking about it -- or even worse, lusting in my heart for it! :() )
    Thanks for the beautiful scene.

    Mary

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  4. CathymacJuly 5, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    First, I must say I love the play list on your blog, Grace! And your card is gorgeous! Love the texture, the way you created the shutters, the lacy valence, the trailing vine, and the beautifully colored image...so inviting! Oh my...that's everything...love the whole card!

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  5. Judy McMullenJuly 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Wow! Lori, love how you created this beautiful scene from the gorgeous colored image to the "wallpaper" d.p. all framed by this wonderful window die cut so beautifully embellished with shutters and flowering branch!! Love all the special details!!!

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  6. Judy McMullenJuly 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Sorry, Grace! I didn't mean to call you Lori on my previous post!!

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  7. RozyJuly 5, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Amazing scene! Great job!

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  8. Chris Olsen, GlowbugJuly 5, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    How absolutely gorgeous!! I love the scene and the flower vine you added. Very creative Grace!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  9. golf_megJuly 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Your card is stunning! from Martha

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  10. VernaJuly 5, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    This is such a warm and homey card!
    It puts me in the mood! :)

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  11. Deborah SaaranenJuly 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Wowzers Grace...this is fantastic! I LOVE all of the textures and prints that you've used... a perfect Christmas scene...so cheery and warm...draws you right in! Fabulous!

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  12. BeckyJuly 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    wow Grace, leave to you to create such a fabulous scene with this stamp set and window die. Gorgeous card.

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  13. RobynJuly 5, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Grace! Stunning wonderful and creative! You have such talent dear one!

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  14. ConniecrafterJuly 5, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Oh my is that ever breathtaking, such a wonderful scene and beautifully colored, love the vine with flowers going up the side, great embossing!

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  15. Angella D. CrockettJuly 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Wow, what a masterpiece!!!! Such a gorgeous scene! love the poinsettia vine....super cute!! Blessings, Angie

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  16. SheliaJuly 5, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing! Love the design and your coloring is fantastic!!

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  17. ClareJuly 5, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Grace, you amaze me! This is so perfect! Your attention to all the little details! Wonderful, beautiful, awesome! What talent! Hugs, Friend! :)

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  18. Susan MJuly 5, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    This is a work of art! Really beautiful ,anyone would be thrilled to recieve this!

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  19. RietJuly 5, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    What a wonderful card Grace.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  20. Sparkly EngineerJuly 5, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    This card is just jaw dropping, stunning. All the detail is incredible.

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  21. jan farnworthJuly 5, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    wow this is an amazing card love it.

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  22. Anita BraddockJuly 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    How Beautiful is this. love the Window die set and the Stamp set is Super Awesome this looks like you are Realy looking into a Kitchen. love the layering and the flowers going around the window is so cool thanks for sharing.

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  23. mary babetJuly 5, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! This is an amazing card down to the last detail! You are on aroll this month with the most gorgeous creations. This is an awsome card.

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  24. PatiJuly 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful scene you made on your card! Love all the details, the coloring, embossing, dies, layering, wow! Very nice. I have that MB tree die, thanks for the ideas in using it!

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  25. Saints Rule!July 5, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    This is darling Grace! It looks like we are peeking into Angie's kitchen as she bakes those famous Toll House Cookies! Love the beautiful vine, flower and image. Your coloring is always perfect! I so need to take lessons from you! Beautifully done!

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  26. Miriam PrantnerJuly 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    WOW! This is fabulous! Great scene, wonderful fussy cutting and love all the layering. Totally stunning!

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  27. Caryn SJuly 5, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Wow I love all of the die cuts that you used! Great result!

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  28. Sharon RoselliJuly 5, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    How clever to use the window for the table scene. love this card. great coloring.

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  29. Kathy PJuly 5, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    WOW!!! What detail! Al ot of work went into making this care. It's fabulous!!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  30. BeckyJuly 5, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Grace, just when I think you can't possibly outdo one of your cards, you come up with another that is totally over the top! This is fabulous....love the colors and it is so festive!

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  31. wannabcre8tiveJuly 5, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    This is beautiful, Grace. I love the window.

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  32. Kathy JonesJuly 5, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    *GASP* Grace, you have truly outdone yourself with this stunning creation!!! My goodness, who wouldn't *LOVE* to receive this beauty!!!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    WOW Grace: This card is gorgeous. Your coloring on the window scene is awesome. So perfect. Love all the details. You are such a talented designer. An inspiration!!!!

    Margie F.

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  34. craftymom205July 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Love your card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  35. Silke LedlowJuly 5, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    OMG...this is gorgeous Grace! I love how your clever brain works...you are soooo creative! FABBO card for sure..the details are amazing!!! Hugs ~S~

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  36. SoniaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Wonderful card! I can smell the yummy cookies even from here!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Your attention to detail on this card is outstanding!! A delightful vignette!
    Lu C

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  38. Betty WrightJuly 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    This is so amazing, Grace! Love the rich colors and your coloring of the indoor scene looks so real I had to look twice to make sure it was not a photo. Wonderful Christmas card!

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  39. ChristineJuly 5, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    This is marvelous! You are so talented and have absolutely outdone yourself. This needs a frame! Thank you so much for sharing your work.

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  40. crazyoldsydJuly 5, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    this is so goregous, what a gift this card would be. just beautiful!

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  41. Only By His GraceJuly 5, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Oh Wow Grace! this card is simply beautiful. I love it so much. I love how you used the Memory box die around the window frame. the Meridian border makes a super lace curtain. it's all so gorgeous. Well done.
    Hugs maz

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  42. Nan GJuly 5, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Love all of the little details!

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  43. Gina AblesJuly 5, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    What a beautiful, cozy scene. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  44. Charlotte ZweigoronJuly 5, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Now that I see this card, I am convinced you have a little bit of a miniaturist in you. I do miniatures as well as paper crafting and I had a suspicion when I saw your Smooth Sailing card but this one has all the earmarks of a miniatures scene!! I have a kitchen table almost identical to this card in a one-inch = one-foot scale. Sorry about the yackety-yak.. It is a delightful, cheery card and I love it!!

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  45. RosemaryJuly 5, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    your card is an absolute masterpiece, grace!! your beautiful little scene just makes me want to step inside for a visit!!

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  46. Sue DJuly 5, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Love this window scene and the embossed background.

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  47. SherryJuly 5, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    WOW! what an amazing card! Love it!

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  48. Annette SJuly 6, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Grace
    what a delightful card. I love the border nad the feeling of warmth you get from it.

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  49. BrendaJuly 6, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Grace,
    Another beautiful card. The scene is so real and brings back beautiful memories of my granny's and mom's holiday prep tables.
    Thanks again for sharing.

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  50. MarshaJuly 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Oh, my goodness !!! This is so over the top beautiful AND clever. The detail ! I am so in awe of your beautiful cards.

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  51. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Grace, your "window" card is over the top with attention to detail, absolutely fantastic!

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  52. Melanie@July 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I can't imagine the amount of time it took to make that, but thanks for doing it. That card is just gorgeous!

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  53. Melanie@July 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I can't imagine the amount of time it took to make that, but thanks for doing it. That card is just gorgeous!

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  54. CindyJuly 6, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Amazing card, beautifully done!

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  55. LageneJuly 7, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Love your window scene! Yummy!

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  56. BarbaraBJuly 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Wow, what a great card.

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  57. Cards By JanJuly 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Grace....this is way too COOL!! Love all the little details..love this window, and the vine on the outside with the little flowers.....perfect setting!! Beautiful M/F
    Hugs

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  58. Marlou McAleesJuly 8, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Grace, what a beautiful card :) haven't popped by in a while due to health issues.
    This is a work of art, im off to have a browse to see the rest of your beautiful work :) x

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  59. Holly AKA KopyKatJuly 8, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    wow, this is so fabulous

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  60. AprilJuly 8, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Such a wonderful and cozy card! I love it! Great job!

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  61. HeatherJuly 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Wow!!! This card is fabulous!! Love that window die and the adorable scene you colored behind it. Awesome job.

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  62. JodyJuly 9, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Now ain't that the cutest dang card you have ever seen, HOW SWEET!!! You guys just amaze me sometimes!!!

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  63. Sabrina JacksonJuly 9, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Goodness, Grace, this is a masterpiece beyond words!!!! So many amazing details in this wonderful card. If I would receive this one, I'd frame it! Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  64. Candy MeyersJuly 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Wow, what an awesome job. That is a very special card. Thanks for sharing it with us.
    Candy Meyers

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  65. UnknownJuly 9, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    That card is SO beautiful. Where do all the ideas come from? But thanks for sharing ... I really do like that window die and may just have to buy it. Blessings.

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  66. Tricia July 9, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    What a homey little scene on a gorgeous card! It makes me smile and wish for Christmas!

    Blessings!

    Tricia

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  67. ksvstampJuly 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Oh Grace...how lovely! You always inspire me!

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  68. CyndyJuly 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Grace, this is so pretty. Makes me just want to ring the bell, say hello and head into that room for a better look around. Bet it smells great in there! :) You are a true inspiration and I adore your blog. Peace and blessings to you!

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  69. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    This is so cute! I love these window scenes. I'm going to have to find one of those dies so I can try it out sometime. I'm also pinning this for inspiration later.

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  70. E. MarieJuly 12, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Another stunning card!! Love how you ran the flowers and vine around the lovely window.

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