Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Welcome to the Anniversary Hop for Our Daily Bread Designs!!

It's so exciting isn't it!  an Anniversary Celebration and NEW stamps!!!  woohoo!  For my cards today I used Ironworks Borders (LOOVE them!) and Scripture Collection 4.  All the stamps being released today are just amazing amazing!

For my first set of cards I did a simple design using this beautiful shimmer cardstock from Couture Cardstock.  I thought it matched the Copper embossing powder from American Crafts perfectly.  The background was embossed using my cuttlebug and one of my favorite embossing folders...it is sooo beautiful on the shimmer cardstock!  

My next card is basically the same as the ones above, I just used a beautiful yellow and made it the standard A2 size.  wouldn't that brighten someones day!

And while I'm feeling springy, I thought I'd share another colorful creation.  This card uses the super fabulous "Flutter" paper by Making Memories.  What do you think of this card?  Is it too bright to be reverent?  maybe maybe not....after all when you think about it- knowing that Jesus Christ is unchanging is something that should cheer our hearts and make us feel like singing! so that's is what is behind the feeling in this card.


now for the business
  • Hop from first to last on the list, and collect the secret LETTER each designer will have, keeping them in order,because they will spell out a special message.
  • Leave a comment for the designer on their blog.
  • Return to the ODBD blog, leaving a comment to tell us that you have visited all the blogs.
  • Email Grace at  gnywening@yahoo.com, giving her the secret message that the letters spell.
  You have until 8:00 PM EST on Mar 18th to complete the hop and email me the message.
You should be coming to my blog from the UBER talented America  and please note that  I am the tail end of the hop and my secret letter is D

138 comments:

Becca Feeken said...

Love them both Natalie!! These could easily be either masculine or feminine cards. Either way they are gorgeous and classy!!

Grace said...

These are both wonderful CAS cards Natalie! I love the verses you used and the texture on the rich tones of the bg!!! Gorgeous!

Patter Cross said...

These are so rich in the dark colors. Love these! Have a blessed day!

Teri C said...

Both so pretty.

America said...

Love the rich colors. Agree, these are beautifully terrific CAS cards that can be either Fem Or Masc! :)

Debi said...

Natalie all four cards are fabulous!

Heidi G said...

Love the yellow card the best. Stunning cards.

Crystal said...

These would definitely brighten my day ! So pretty !

marcelle schauer said...

Did God not make all colors? This is such a wonderful testimony to the creative hand of God. Very nice.

Susan said...

love the unexpected use of color and layout!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Simply beautiful Natalie!! Love your rich brown, the dry embossing and your beautiful verses.
blessings,
Chris

Dawn said...

Natalie..beautiful cards, just beautiful! love the cas! shows how user friendly these sets are! job well done!

jhet said...

Your cards are all gorgeous with a class! :) Thanks for sharing!

A Consuming Passion said...

Wow you've been busy lovely work!

Candi said...

Very nice but really like the yellow one seems to jump out at you!

Naomi D said...

I can't decide which card design I like best... I have to say that the verse you chose for your spring design is PERFECT. Spring is about watching the world change... what a great time to remind someone that God never changes.

Creative Custom Printing said...

Great job! I like them both! Debie

Jonia said...

Love all the cards. The yellow is so bright and cheery. Thanks for sharing.

Jeannie said...

Wow! Love all the beautiful details of these cards! So elegant! Great display of the scripture verses -- we all need to remember them! Thanks for sharing! (yellow is my fave but that's because it's my favorite color -- all the cards are gorgeous!)

April said...

I love these!! So creative!!

Heidi said...

WOW, love all these but that last one is just plain beautiful Natalie. I am just loving it.

Anonymous said...

Like your cards very much especiall the "springy" yellow one.

Susan M said...

The verses really stand out . They are lovely works !

Kathie said...

Yes we need to think spring!! Thanks for the pretty cards!

Jennifer said...

Very lovely!

TippyB said...

Beautiful cards. Love the richness of the first 2, the brightness of the yellow card, and the varied colors of the fourth card. And, no, I don't think it's too far out!! TFS.

Kathy Jones said...

Natalie these are WONDERFUL!!! Love the colours, embossing and detailing - simply GORGEOUS!!!

Peggy said...

Love the textured background on the first two cards and springiness on the last card. God bless!
Peggy Allen

Dawn V.V. said...

This such a pretty card!
The yellow is cheerful, it would brighten anyone's day!
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Dawn

StampinCathy said...

Beautiful Natalie! I just love your creative and inspiring MOJO on the scripture cards. Great colors and details.

Becky E. said...

I think your flutter paper card is so cute/pretty/bright/just right and I believe He will approve wholeheartedly. I feel him smiling and nodding right now.

Chrissy D said...

FABULOUS cards - love the embossing and colors with the Scripture.TFS!

Teresa Damitz said...

Beautiful cards!

Debby said...

All of your cards are beautiful but the yellow card is my favorite. So bright and cheery. Love it..

Joanne Tunstall. said...

Oh your last card was colourful and cheerful. thanks for the inspiration and joy. Jo

Flo said...

All your cards are great, the rich look of the tonal cards to the fun colors of the last card. TFS

Becky said...

Both of these are beautiful.

Sabrina Jackson said...

Natalie, GF, you have been one busy bee!!! I love all of them...just awesome!!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

connie said...

I love all the cards.

Donna said...

I love all of your cards. Great job!!!

meemee48 said...

Simple but beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Love the CAS design. It places the focus on the scripture and the texture!

Pat said...

Love all of your card designs -- quite beautiful. Color combo's are simply outstanding!!
thanks for sharing!

Mickie said...

Lovely, lovely work!

kshuffler said...

Beautiful cards.

Gloria Westerman said...

Oh my.....I love these....and your yellow card is my favorite...I love yellow, it brighten my day so I know it would someone else.....thank you so much for sharing.....

merrymstamper said...

All of these are gorgeous! I love the yellow card simply because it reminds me of Easter, spring etc. They are all gorgeous.

Unknown said...

I love these cards!! They are beautiful and I feel like it is something I could do because it isn't too much!! AWESOME job!

Anonymous said...

Natalie, I think all of these are so beautiful! I Love the bright and cheery one! Fabulous!
Chelsea

Wanda Cullen said...

Your designs are all lovely!

PatsyB said...

I love all the cards and I think the yellow is perfect for spring! I love your verses and can't wait to play with my own!! YOu have given me lots of inspiration!

Donna said...

Very pretty! Great job! Love them both!

Earline said...

the colors are beautiful love it male and female cards they are just so cute

StampingforHISglory said...

Beautiful cards!! What an awesome talent you have from God!!!

Betty said...

The Lord loved color, look at all the beautiful flowers. I really love the yellow, so bright and cheerful.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

These are such wonderful cards, Natalie! I love all the colors and embossing and the verses you chose are lovely.

Lorelie Kim said...

Love the clean and crisp look of the card sets and your second is absolutely lovely!! Classy and rich all rolled into one!!

Sue D said...

All the cards are wonderful and I don't think the last one is too bright.

Create With Joy said...

Very nice Natalie!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Rosie said...

I love all your cards! I think the simplicity of the tone-on-tone cards with the sentiment on top of the embossing is just fabulous. And the bright, springy colors of your last card are so refreshing! This hop has been so inspiring! Rosemary

Anonymous said...

I LOVE THE COPPER!!! Beautiful! and of course the spring card. Thank you for sharing!

Lenoria said...

These cards are all beautiful, I don't know which I would pick as my favorite, it would be a very hard choice!

Julia M said...

beautiful cards!.....love the last one because it is so bright and springy. Simply perfect!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful set of cards. Love them all. Thanks for sharing them.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Oh Natalie, you have some gorgeous cards here! They are all wonderful but I think my faves are the first ones in the coppery browns! Just gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

I liked the brightness and cheeriness of your 2nd two cards. The first one were very elegant looking.

Estelle from Hernando, MS said...

Beautiful cards. thanks for sharing them.

Bonnie in SC said...

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creations with all of us.The yellow one is quite stunning. Perfect for spring. God bless.

Darla said...

Very classy cards--great job!

Rona said...

Gorgeous shimmery cards and the BOLD card is fabulous as well!! I think we should all be bold in the statement that Jesus is unchanging!!

Kim said...

lovely creations!!

linda u said...

loved each of your cards

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards and I love the color combos. Thanks for providing so much inspiration through your blog.

A Walk With Faith said...

Beautiful cards! Love the embossing.

Linda Carson said...

Most EXCELLENT artwork!

JKB said...

Great cards and each one unique. Thanks!

Laurie said...

I love all your cards, Natalie, but the yellow one is my favorite!

ellepaulette said...

What wonderful and inspiring cards! So lovely!!

Pat said...

Love the simple designs and colors used with the new stamp designs, Pat

Kelly Massman said...

My favorite of the cards you shared was the yellow--bright and cheerful!

Susan said...

these are all lovely BUT I really love the yellow card and the last one with all the great spring colors and flowers!
thanks for the uplifting smile!
Be well,
Susan

Karen Linarez said...

Those are such nice simple cards. They are cheery, elegant, just right for a little something!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Oh my!!! These are all soooooo awesome!!!! Each one is fantastic! Oooh...I feel a case coming on!!!!! You have put a smile on my face today with these beauties!!! God Bless!!!

Lori said...

Your cards are fabulous!!! You were really on a roll, thanks for all of the zero calorie candy.

Rhonda Zamora said...

Very pretty cards.

wwilloww said...

Oh those cards are so gorgeous!!

loftylass said...

Love the colours and textures on your cards Natalie. Gorgeous.
HW(UK)

SandyK said...

Nice cards and designs.

Janet said...

Great cards! Thanks for sharing them with us during the anniversary hop.

Anonymous said...

Really like your cards. Jo4Him

Judy W. said...

Wonderful cards! Love the textures and simplicity of the first three! The cheerful colors in the last card are so appropriate for that great verse! Thanks for sharing!

Deborah Saaranen said...

Fresh and pretty designs Natalie! Love them all!

Suzi said...

Love the simplicity of the first ones, but also love the fun colors of the last! Just great cards!

**Milu** said...

I love ur vibrant colors!!!
Good luck
**Milu**

Val W said...

Beautiful cards! The first ones in the dark color look like the verse is sitting on a square of embossed chocolate candy! Yum! Love the spring-y cards too.

Connie M. said...

Oh Natalie!! These are all so beautiful, yet different!! I love each and every one of them!! WOW

Anonymous said...

Hi Natalie~~

Wow! You were really in a card making mood! These cards are wonderful! And, I think, and this is of course only my opinion, I believe that the Lord knows the intentions of our hearts about the card we are making, and doesn't mind certain colors, or styles, as long as they are not hurting anyone. What was your intention? To show His word through a bright eye-catching format, or some other rude reason, that I can't even imagine! I love that wild card! I also love the others, too.

He IS Able,
Traci S.

L. Brown said...

Lovely, lovely cards. Very nice colors.

christi said...

irreverant?, not at all. i think it screams the easter message.

Miriam said...

I really liked all of your cards, but probably liked the ones with copper embossing the best! Each card really showcased the wonderful scripture verses. What a good job you did on all of them!

Sherry said...

Wow, I loved all three of your cards. they are gorgeous

Tanja said...

I like all of yuor cards especially the last one.

Pati said...

Beautiful variety of colors of cards!
They look like chocolate in the first pic!

Tina said...

These are all gorgeous! Thank you for sharing all of them.

Kathi said...

All four of these are awesome, I love all the texture in each one! I especially love the colors in the last one, it definitely says spring!

Lynne Phelps said...

I think your colorful card really captures that we have reason to celebrate - not irreverent at all! I like them all but the colorful card is my favorite!

Kelley said...

All just gorgoues, Natalie! Thanks so much for being part of ODBD! I appreciate all your friendship and talent!

Natalie said...

Your cards are wonderful, love the yellow one and the brightly colored one is beautiful, after all who created all the beautiful colors and made the gorgeous flowers we get to enjoy every spring? No maybes about it, I love it!! God bless!

AK Donna M said...

A treat to have these lovely cards at the end of the hop. Very nice!

Vonnie said...

A Wow card...just love the yellow..so springish.
Yvonne

Patti said...

They are all beautiful!!!!

Janine Rachau said...

Beautiful cards! Love all of them, especially the beautiful embossing!

dclouser said...

Gorgeous cards! Your embossing is wonderful.

Theresa said...

Great job...love them all!

Betty Benton said...

Just look at God's creations -- He loves color! Wonderful cards!

Betty Benton said...

Just look at God's creations -- He loves color! Wonderful cards!

Ree Donnelly said...

Such pretty designs... beautiful work!

Marilyn said...

Beautiful and simply done! I love cards that allow the focal image, God's word, to shine all on its own... Thank you

Anonymous said...

I absolutley LOVE your cards!!! They are fantastic!! TSMFS!!

Vicky Gould said...

Each is unique and beautiful unto itself.

Cookie said...

cutesy

Sabine said...

I love them both!I better get ordering those stamps...after I know who won this Blog hop!

Robyn said...

Love your work Natalie. I too am in need of the ironwork and vine corner/frames!

Mary said...

So pretty! God Bless You :o)

Cherie said...

Love the cards! Gorgeous colors! TFS!

Theresa said...

Beautiful job. Thanks!

Tassie said...

Love the simliplity of the cards!! Great work!!!

Unknown said...

simple & elegant...i love your cards! Gorgeous!
God Bless U!

Unknown said...

Love the embossing on the card and the colors are super.....

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful background texture idea. Very easily given to both male or female
Luvglitztoo

PamSpradlin said...

Beautiful cards and inspiration all along the blog hop.

Lynn said...

Lovely cards! Nothing could ever be too bright to be reverent imo because the Lord made those bright beautiful colors! You did a fabulous job on all of them.

Lara Mosby said...

Beautiful work. Love the tone on tone. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

simple but beautiful many blessings

ChristineCreations said...

Each of them are so pretty Natalie...but I have to say, I'm so taken with the yellow one. It is full of joy!

Terri Colognesi said...

Lovely!

Terri

Terri Colognesi said...

Very very nice!

Terri

Anonymous said...

Natalie, love your choice of verses and yours cards were all gorgeous. From the rich boldness of the masculine cards to the sunny and bright yellow one. TFS