Wednesday, January 1, 2014

ODBD January Release, and Happy New Year!

Hello my friends!  Happy New Year!!!! I hope it will be your best year yet, and that God blesses you  in ways you can't imagine!!!

 Our Daily Bread designs is starting off the new year with another great release!  I hope you've had a chance to see the entire release, but if not, be sure to stop by the ODBD Blog to see it all together!   Before I tell you about the samples I've created for this release, let me just give you the details of how you can win one of THREE prizes being given away to THREE blessed commenters on the DT Blogs! 

 Three winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on the designers blogs to receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps.  You have until January 2, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. EST to make your comments!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on January 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won! 

Now, for my samples.  My first card is a very simple design using these fun new Canning Jar Fillers along with the Canning Jar set, and the ODBD Custom Canning Jar Dies!  (Note:  These canning jars are the same as the ones released last summer in the Blue Ribbon Winner set.  They are being released again now as a mini set, so you can get them either way!)

Very simply, I stamped with Memento and colored with Copics, and the designer paper is BoBunny.  It's on a base of Certainly Celery.  My tag uses a sentiment from the Ornate Borders Sentiment set, and the border is from Antique Labels  Designs set.  It is cut with the ODBD Custom Antique Labels and Border Dies.   Some bakers twine and bling are the only embellishments.  Very CAS for me, but I think this will be very cute for Valentine's Day!


ODBD stamps, Canning Jars, Canning Jar Fillers, Blue Ribbon Winner, designed by Grace Nywening

The second card I'm sharing is made using the Apothecary Bottles, Lavender set, Joy in a Jar set,   Bottles Dies and past releases: Decorative Corner dies , Antique Labels and Border Dies, and Ornate Borders and Flowers Dies.  I also used a tiny sentiment from the  Ornate Border Sentiments set. 


ODBD stamps, Apothecary Bottle, Joy in a Jar, esigned by Grace Nywening

The card is made with Perfect Plum card stock and some Anna Griffin dp.  I used a Spellbinders A2 Bracket Border for my lower edge, and sponged antique linen on the edges of all my layers to age it just a bit.  The matting is made using two of the ODBD Custom Decorative Corner dies, and the little tiny corner die cuts are from the ODBD Custom Ornate Borders and Flowers set.  The Apothecary Bottle is stamped with Memento, colored with Copics and cut with the custom Apothecary Bottle die.  I created a label with the border stamp from the Joy in a Jar set, then I stamped in VersaMark the tiny lavender image from the Lavender set, and lightly ran my pastel chalks over it to add a touch of color.  I stamped the sentiment over top of that, and then cut the label with the Antique Labels and Border dies.   The tag is a sentiment from the Ornate Border sentiments set.  For my layout, I used some burlap ribbon, then some thin ivory lace as a backdrop for my apothecary bottle.  I embellished with a lace bow topped with a lavender seam binding bow.  

I shared  a sneak peek this week at a  gift set I made using these stamps as well, but thought I'd share these bottles with you again here just in case you missed them, because the card above was made to create a gift set that all matches... a nice gift for a neighbor who has a birthday just around the corner! 

The bottles are decorated with the same burlap/lace/seam binding theme, and for their labels I   stamped images from the Joy in a Jar set (the larger bottle) and the Lavender set (both bottles) and cut them with the past release, Antique Labels and Border dies.  Again, I aged them a bit by sponging with Antique Linen Distress ink.

ODBD stamps Joy in a Jar, Lavender, designed by Grace Nywening
If you would like the details on these bottles including links to Recipes for bath products to make to put inside, just scroll down ONE POST, or click HERE

Now here is a look at the gift set all together.  (Pssst...don't tell my neighbor, but my next addition to this set is going to be home made lavender soap!)  

ODBD stamps, Lavender, Apothecary Bottles, Joy in a Jar, designed by Grace Nywening

Here are the NEW sets and dies I used today:














Be sure to visit my DT sisters and leave a comment so you don't miss a chance to win one of the prizes this month!!!

Grace * Chris Cathy * Sandee * Dawn * Lori Julie * Sabrina * Wanda Lisa * Angie * Audrey

Blessings,

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48 comments:

Angella D. Crockett said...

Hello, Dear Grace! All of your projects are super fabulous!!! Your skill with embellishments is impressive...I would love to borrow some of your creativity!!! Have a blessed and happy new year! Love you, sister! Mwaaah!!!

Becky said...

Grace, these are all fabulous and I can see all of these sets in my future, lol....I'll have to pace myself though. They are all gorgeous and your creations just call out for us to add them to our collection.

Tina DeLong AKA GardenDiva said...

Oh Grace..........I'm so excited that New Year's Day is finally here.... I ordered the new release bundle this morning and can hardly wait for it to arrive!! LOVE this new design.

Audrey Hiltke said...

Grace - your creations are AMAZING!! Love your fun Valentine's card - it's just adorable!! And your Lavender card/gift set just blows me away!! What a wonderful gift package for your neighbor!!!!
Hugs and Happy New Year Blessings my friend!!!

Cathymac said...

Your projects are over the top gorgeous, Grace! You, my friend, use dies in the most amazing ways! Your neighbor will LOVE the lavender gift set…how beautiful and creative! Happy New Year to you and your family…Hugs!

Becky said...

Happy New Year my dear sister..

What gorgeous projects you have created. Love those bottles.

Sue D said...

Very cute Valentine's card and what a lovely lavender gift set!

Wanda Cullen said...

Grace, your creations are always so full of amazing details! Love the fun Valentine card and think I will move next door if I can get such a yummy gift set - lol! Your vintage tags over the lace/burlap wrap are gorgeous! Thanks so much for the warm welcome and happy new year to you!

Debby said...

I loved all of your projects. Great ideas.

Lynn said...

What a lovely gift set - I think I have found my 'go to' gift for 2014. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful set!! Thanks for sharing.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both are beautiful, Grace! Love the colors and your little gift bottles are lovely. Happy New Year!

Lucy E. said...

It's all so beautiful! I love those apothecary jars!

Donna Whitten said...

How pretty all your projects are! I just love the new releases!

Amy Marshall said...

I absolutely love both your cards. Wished I lived next to you- that is a fabulous and thoughtful gift. Happy New Years.

Conniecrafter said...

Your first card is just so sweet and love the use of the dies in the second, just beautiful... the bottles with it would make such a lovely set!!

Tenia Nelson said...

Wonderful creations!!!

Dawn said...

oh Grace, your lavender set is just beautiful, wonderful idea!! your conversation hearts card is so cheery, perfect paper!!! fab samples!!

Brenda in IN said...

I can smell the lavender just looking at your gorgeous set. What a wonderful gift! Your valentine is so cute. Love the xo background and the stones in the hearts and along the top.

JoAnn said...

Love the cute Valentine card and the second card is beautiful. Love all the details. TFS

Unknown said...

What beautiful cards and gift labels. Just beautiful. Would love to receive such a lovely set as you made. Thank you for sharing. Like the idea of the lVendar soap too.

Unknown said...

Hi again. I tried to go to the homemade bath products page and could not get it.
Is it somewhere else.

CherylQuilts said...

Absolutely stunning, each one, Grace! I so adore your ability to create such gorgeous cards and lovely gifts! God has truly blessed you with a special gift, and I also so love your heart for the Lord! Happy New Year, my sweet friend! Hugs!

Unknown said...

Your lavender guft set is so pretty and your card is gorgeous. Somebody is going to e very blessed with your gift. Love the color too.

Antonella said...

Wow, your bottles are gorgeous! Your cards are incredible as well. Love these new designs!
Hugs, Antonella :-)

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful projects using the new stamps and dies! Love the gift set!

Heather said...

ooooo . . . .that gift set is gorgeous!!! Love what you did with the new set. And that first card is so cute with the little conversation hearts in the jar.

Susan Fitzpatrick said...

WOW! these are spectacular! I love the new sets

Grace said...

Hello Anne! I'm so sorry you had trouble with the bath products link! I have checked it and it seems to be working now. If you have further trouble, just scroll down 2 posts on my blog and the sneak peek of the bath product post is there, and below the bottles are links to both bath salts and lavender water ideas. Hope that helps!!!

Grace

Christine said...

How lovely! The bottles are fabulous and are so very elegant!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Happy New Year, sweet Grace! WOW, what gorgeous creations, from that sweet card with the hearts to your amazing gift set, just beautiful! Who would not want to receive this set for their Birthday or any other occasion for that matter. TFS your creativity my friend! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Happy New Year Sweet Friend! I have missed you!! We are home...finally.
Your creations are absolutely gorgeous as always!! I just love the perfume bottles and the matching card with the shabby chic design and your purple hearts card!! You are always an inspiration!!
hugs!!
Chris
TTYS!

Donna said...

I love both of your cards the first one is my favorite. Great job!

Jo4Him said...

Lovely projects, especially the
1st card. Thanks for sharing

Gretchen Wilson said...

What a beautiful way to start the year off with beautiful new stamps and dies, I love this set and your projects are wonderful again Grace.
Happy New Year.

Linda Carson said...

Oh I wish I were your neighbor! I do have a b-day this month... Gorgeous artwork Grace and such beautiful details!

SarahGeorge said...

Loved all the creations! Just fabulous! I very well remember the "jar" because it is from that post I started following you dear Grace and what a blessing you are! Thanks for the ODBD Blog link. I've been wanting to participate in those challenges for a long time. Will surely visit all other DT'S Blogs as well.
Best regards
Sarah

morningDove said...

i am new to all of this but love your perfect plum - purple the color of 2014. beautiful lavender jars.

Anonymous said...

Awesome projects! Happy New Year!
~Leanne S

Donna Oates said...

These are all lovely projects and showcase the new releases so beautifully!

April said...

Such wonderful projects! I love all of them. Beautiful details! I love these sets.

Kathy said...

Oh, Grace, what a gorgeous gift set you have created! What a lucky neighbor you have! Thank you for the beautiful gift ideas! Blessings to you! Kathy

Caryn S said...

I love these new collections! Beautiful projects. I'm so pleased to see you use the label stamps on actual bottles since that was the first thought that popped into my head when I saw them. Your embellishments are so pretty too.

Joyce B said...

Grace, the lavender shade with the victorian jars looks fab. Really like all you have done with these stamps and dies.

Rose said...

Very pretty cards. Purple is one of my favorite colors.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh my word! Grace your cards are soooo fantastic! The first is really cute! And the second is stunning! And I love the beautiful bottles!!!

Sherry said...

both cards are beautiful!! but my fav is the second one. I really like those stamps!

Saints Rule! said...

Beautiful Grace... from the delicate dies to the lovely colors... YUMMY!