Friday, January 1, 2010

Our Daily Bread design's New Year's Release!

Happy New Year's Day 2010!!! I wish a blessed 2010 for all of you!

Thanks so much for your kind comments and visits throughout this past year!


Maybe you've already heard about Our Daily Bread design's BIG news--ODBD has now joined Splitcoaststampers as a member company! Yes, you've heard correctly--ODBD and SCS-- together at last! Be sure to visit the ODBD forum over at Splitcoast for exciting challenges! When you visit, be sure to leave a comment by January 10! If you do, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store!

Now, down to blog hop business! If you've arrived here from Chris Olsen's blog, you're progressing perfectly! If you're just popping in from blog surfing, please head to the beginning of the hop at Our Daily Bread design's blog--you can read all about the hop details, as well as what YOU can do to be one of three possible prize winners!

My design today is from Our Daily Bread design's new set, "Confirmation." This set has two images, two Bible verses, and one sentiment. It coordinates with the new release, "Baptism & Confirmation Verses."

This is a masculine card, relying upon texture and copper metal brads for decor.

Stampin' Up and Bazzill textured cardstocks were used to create the body of the card. The top gold panel was run through the CuttleBug using the "Floral Screen" embossing folder. Copper brad accents (Recollections from Michael's) frame the image panel, which was die cut with Spellbinder's Petite Ovals.


I stamped the image onto watercolor paper with Versafine Black Onyx ink, then painted it with Lyra Watercolor Crayons.

I added the sentiment, "God bless you on your confirmation" to the inside of this design.

I hope that you have enjoyed the hop so far--now head over to Angella Crockett's blog for your next stop! This hop will continue until Monday evening at 8 p.m. EST.

192 comments:

Grace said...

Absolutely beautiful Debi!!! Your coloring is fantastic and oh I love the texture and copper!!! Happy New Year!!!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Deb, this is fantastic!!!! I LOVE your elegant style and how you always use the perfect colors!!! This card has great texture and warmth and your image is gorgeous!! God Bless and Happy New Year!!

Dawn said...

beautiful Deb, love the floral screen!

Connie M. said...

Sooo beautiful, Deb!! LOVE the borders with all the brads, and that CB folder with this image...I used the same one...it is just perfect with it!!

Estelle from Hernando, MS said...

I can see a great use of this stamp for Easter cards as well......

Estelle

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wow Deb!! This is gorgeous!! I just love your coloring, the floral screen, the earthy colors, the dry embossing, and design!! Stunning!! So warm and rich!!

Happy new year to you!! May God Bless you in 2010 my friend!!

hugs,
Chris

Becky said...

This is beautiful, and loving the cb folder.

Debi said...

Deb this is simply stunning. Love all the little touches like the texture and the brad borders. Hoping you have a blessed New Year!

Angelwood said...

Your card is very beautiful! Love this image and love the warm colors you've chosen to use on this one. Happy New Year! hugs, Angela

Primitive Seasons said...

Very striking colors! Nice job!

Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

Kathy Jones said...

Absolutely beautiful Deb!!!! Love the colours you've used with this image and love the long card layout!!! That EF is one of my favs and it looks fabulous being a focal in the centre!!!!

SHARLENE LEBLANC said...

Deb you card is just lovely, I love the colors that were used. Great job

Kathie said...

I love your layout - it is such a great idea and I like that you made a masculine card, it always seems to me that takes a little extra! Wonderful card and TFS!!

Love your blog, wonderful inspiration - I wouldn't miss it as one of my daily stops. :)

Beth Ann said...

Absolutely love this card. Great job. Thank you.

Vickie Kertz said...

I love the way your background color sets off your card. Thanks so much for sharing

Silke Ledlow said...

Happy New Year Deb!!! I love your long card...it's beautiful!!! Hugs ~S~

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Wow Deb!!!! Your coloring is so perfect on this beautiful card!!!! Just love it!!! Happy New Year!!!!

Lynn McAuley said...

Perfect colors and embossed background for this awesome image!! What gorgeous coloring!

Cassie_lu said...

i really like the rustic feel of this card

jovialjudi said...

Beautifully done! The colors you used are rich,warm,and inviting. Striking card!! TFS

dori said...

I love the color combination and the details. Can't wait to order this stamp set for Easter. Thanks for the ideas.

Liz Williams said...

I love this wonderful masculine look you got using the tan and the striped top and bottom. Great card.Rich blessings to you in 2010.

Unknown said...

I love the earthy colors you've used for this card Debi. The warmth and beauty of this project is wonderful

momzilajn said...

Love the use of the colors, nice card for men too. There are so many for us girls, nice to see some done that we can use for the guys!

Patter Cross said...

LOVE how you colored the image. This is just rich and beautiful!

Lorelie Kim said...

BEAUTIFUL!! Love the "glow" of your cross and dove and the warm, soft colors!!

Anonymous said...

This is very lovely! Great textures. Your colouring is great too. TFS
Beth Greco

ChristineCreations said...

This is gorgeous Deb, I love the more masculine feel and the brads. Beautifully and richly colored too!

peggysue said...

What lovely shading around the cross, it makes it so warm and rich.

Lori said...

Your coloring and shading is beautiful! A great card for a boy or man.

Kim P said...

LOVE this! Thanks for reminding us that guys need cards too! LOL!!

Unknown said...

I like the colors of this card. It could be used for a man.

Scrapmaniac247 said...

Fantastic masculine design from the the use of natural colors to the texture, all pulled together so wnderfully. Great job, thank you for sharing your design.

Nena said...

Your card style is so classy and
a true artist's coloring. Thank
you for sharing your creation in
the blog hop!! Happy 2010!

Anonymous said...

Totally beautiful. Love the colors you chose!
~Chelsea

Natalie said...

Debi, your card is perfectly done for a masculine card. I could definitely see this going to your pastor!! Your details are fantastic, love the CB embossing!

Jan Castle said...

Stunning card...simple, yet speaks to the heart!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

What a wonderful, masculine card, Deb! I love the colors and texture. It's great to work w/ you again after the DD! Happy New Year!

Lwilborn said...

I am lov'n this stamp. great work by you. happy new year

Cheryl Walker said...

Beautiful job on your card hun!!! I love the set you used, and the colors!!!

Happy New Year!!
Hugs,
Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, Deb. Love the colors and the stamp image too. Wonderful work. Happy New Year. Phyllis M.

Heidi G said...

Beautiful confirmation card.

heidi@dicarlo1.com

Diane Noble said...

Love the rich, warm tones in your choices of colors. You've showcased the stamp set so well. Beautiful work, Debi!

Babs Y. said...

I love the use of copper and something that is a little more masculine. Always harder to make a masculine card.

flowergirl said...

Debi..Ur card is fantastic...Love ur talent..Happy New year!!

sandyh50 said...

Beautiful card, I love the texture and the masculine feel.

Donna said...

Great colors. Love it

sharon said...

It's nice to see a card that a man would enjoy.
Sharon L

fancygrams said...

Love both the texture and colors of your creation. The brads and use of copper popped! Hope you have a BLESSED 2010.

Linda Carson said...

Beautifully done! I love this image!

Nana711 said...

WOW - this a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it.

Lovely Linda said...

Hi Deb - what a fabulous masculine looking card - I love the embossing you have added and the rich warmth of you card! Love this set and you have shown it so beautifully!! Gorgeous colours! Thanks you for sharing. Happy New Year and God bless you! {{{hugs}}}

Pat said...

Love the colors; I understand why you "dream in color," Pat

Lynn C. said...

I don't know how there can be so many beautiful cards from these sets - everyone just keeps with such wonderful ideas and colors

Karen W said...

Your card is so pretty. I love the set and the border also,

AK Donna M said...

I love the colors, especially copper accents. Very lovely card!

Becky Yo said...

Simple elegance! Love the size of this card, too - I get so stuck on A2 that I forget to do other sizes.

Luanne said...

It's so nice to see a special masculine card. We all know how hard they are! Your water-coloring is just perfect. TFS!

Karen H. said...

Oh my goodness my favorite so far. wow wow wow!

AK Donna M said...

Lovely card! The floral screen Cuttlebug folder makes a nice background & love the copper accent.

Vinglefrøken said...

Elegant card with a masculine touch. Happy New Year!

creativearts said...

Very elegant card!

Paperpretties said...

Beautiful card Debi. It's great for Easter as well as confirmation, and I think it would be pretty easy to make either masculine or feminine.

mmyersslp said...

Gorgeous watercoloring of the image. I love this set!

Susan Lankford said...

Great masculine card...love the colors and the brads!

VStarRider said...

Very nice masculine take on this stamp - what a wonderful way to use it! Thanks for sharing.

Cindi

Sue D said...

Beautiful card--I like the copper accents.

cyndel2112 said...

What a way to start the new year off, with a blog hop. My favorite stamp set is Baptism and confirmation verses:}

Mary said...

Such a beautiful card!

hugs
Mary

Terri said...

Great card.

Gretchen said...

just gorgeous! I love the texture and the colors! Happy 2010!

pam124 said...

Wow, you card is really stunning. LOVE your colors, ef, and the image is colored so perfectly!!

Tina said...

Very nice card! The emb. folder adds the perfect touch.

Edna Morrisedie said...

Great colour choices and I love your clean lines!

Cheri said...

How beautiful! I love the color choices of your card - fitting for a man, but could also be given to a woman. TFS!

Robyn said...

So many talented people in this blog hop! Your choices are so wonderfully elegant!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work! Nice to see a more masculine card. I love the coloring on the stamp. Nice job!

Jeannie said...

I love the colors you chose for the card! Beautiful job!

Nancy said...

Deb I really like this card. The colors you chose were perfect as well as your coloring on the card itself. The embossed center panel of the card is a terrific idea!

mypaperpleasure said...

the combination of the color out stands the image,makes it crisp.

Kathy Ann said...

Love the layout,colors & texture of this card. Beautiful work!

Thank you for sharing!
Kathy A
kat1890@hotmail.com

Gloria Westerman said...

This is absolutely beautiful......Love your embossing folder floral screen...I will have to get that one....thank you for sharing this with us.....
gw0109@gmail.com

Lisa said...

I really like the simplicity of this card. It allows the image to take center stage. The colors are warm and pretty, and the embossing helps to draw your eye to the image.

Sandydee said...

Love the look of this card - it is not often we see something we can use for men.

Sandy D.

Stacy said...

I love the glow you gave to the cross and how you made a longer card. Great job.

Teri C said...

so pretty. love your coloring.

WJ said...

Great colors! TFS

Peggy said...

Love the way the card glows. God bless and Happy New Year.

Diane said...

Deb,
What a beautiful job!

Unknown said...

Deb, I like the masculine feel. I'm often looking for a masculine inspiration. Perfect!

Joyce M said...

Gorgeous - love your color choices - the warm glow.

Granny P said...

Love the card - your colour choice and your colouring are terrific.

StampinCathy said...

This is one beautiful and inspiring card. Great colors and love your coloring.

Anji said...

Very pretty.

P Myers said...

Beautiful card. I can see many occasions for this set.

christi said...

it's so nice to see a card for a man. it's great that the same images can be used for both. thanks for sharing.

Nancy R Grimes said...

I'm pleased to see a masculine card made with this set. Very nice.

mjpsew said...

such beautiful warm colors you used....thanks

Beverly Ray said...

how beautiful

Kathi said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors and texture and your coloring is awesome! I am really drawn to this elegant stamp set!

faith said...

Love the card, so "crisp" and clean.

ellepaulette said...

This would be a wonderful card for someone working in the ministry! Lovely!!

MaryMac said...

Beautiful card. So elegant. So perfect for a male!

Mary said...

Beautiful and very masculine. Happy New Year!

slbt17 said...

lovely job - nice use of colors.
Sandra

Lavonne said...

I love your coloring! Great card for a man.

Val W said...

I love the simple beauty of this card. The image is beautifully colored. It really stands out.

EFY said...

Thanks for sharing and doing something masculine. What a special gift this card would make. Blessings

Chris said...

I would never have thought to use that color cardstock and now that I've seen it used, I love it! Against that shade of brown, it is beautiful! It is a strong, elegant design. What a fantastic design and end result! Happy New Year!

Sabine said...

Happy New Year!!!!I love your style and you image is gorgeous.

Laurie in MN said...

You made a beautiful card. It is nice to see all the different layouts that can be used for the same image.

KAY LONG said...

I really the the simple yet elegant look of your card. Thank you.

JKB said...

I like the warm color of this card. Makes it masculine.

joyful stamper said...

Thank you for showing a masculine card. They can be so difficult to create, but you did a gorgeous card. Beautifully created.

Gail Wise said...

Great card!!

Khunter47 said...

Wonderful card. TFS.

Khunter47

Priscilla said...

Beautiful card, love the use of the copper brads and the cb embossing. Great masculine card.
Priscilla

Dar said...

Very elegant and edgy masculine. I really love it!

Marsha said...

Beautiful. Really like the glow behind the cross and the embossing.

Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70) said...

Lovely card! I love the highlighting and the EF you used.

Anonymous said...

love the card,clean lines
Jocelan

Saints Rule! said...

Love the card! It has such a clean feel... a wonderful card for that special guy! I love your take on this stamp set!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Deb, your card is so beautiful!!!! Love that rich BG...makes the rest of the card just pop. The coloring in your image is so amazing!!! Love it!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Traci S. said...

Dear Deb,

Thank you for showing me just what a difference color selection can make when we stamp. A blue-grey might remind me of my first reaction which probably would have been sadness, I love how you used watercolors,particularly right around the cross. It is, for me, a reminder of just who it was on that cross!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Lisa L. said...

What beautiful colors. Lovely!

Betty said...

Thanks for giving us a beautiful inspirational card for the men in our lives. just beautiful

Deborah said...

Thank you for remind me to get out my watercolor crayons again. Your card has warmth and depth and gravitas.

Diamondangelfish said...

Love all the texture and warm earthy colors! Excellent design!

maiahs_momma said...

Gorgeous card :)!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Unknown said...

Hi Deb
Your confirmation card is beautiful. I like it a lot because I think with the stamp I can make one just as beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration;
Jessie

Susan said...

This has such nice colors and texture! Very pretty!

Wanda Thomas said...

Another very special design; congratulations.

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

Beautiful cards.

kiwimeskreations said...

Wow - that is a beautiful card - love the colours and the painting. TFS

SueB said...

I love the color, texture and use of brads - this'd make such a great Easter card - TFS!

Debmom4ca said...

Card designd for men are always apprecated. well done.

Gwen said...

This card is stunning! I really like how you embossed the middle panel and left the top and bottom plain, sets off the stamp so nicely!

Cherie said...

Gorgeous card! Love the wonderful colorsand textures you used. Thanks for sharing!

Sherry said...

gorgeous. You guys are so talented.!!!!! love the way the cross pops.

dianne said...

I love, love your choice of color and embellishment. Simple But very Elegant, and Beautiful.
Happy 2010
dianne31331

nifty said...

Lovely card, a great use of this beautiful stamp set.

Traci M said...

This is stunning in simplicity and design, your brads and colors are perfect!

Unknown said...

Your choice of colors is wonderful - such a strong statement.

Trish said...

Nice to see a masculine card.

MiMi D said...

Love the color combination.

Sarah Bennett said...

Love your wonderful coloring! The textured background is great on this card. Beautiful!

scrappingnana said...

Very pretty card. Wonderful job coloring the image. TFS

Anonymous said...

This is a beautiful stamp. My first impression was that your card has a Southwestern touch. Then I read that you made it with a masculine touch. You sure did a beautiful job of it. It's really quite lovely!
Evette Rice

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful golden colors on this pretty card Deb!

Melissa said...

What a beautiful card! It's so hard to do the masculine ones, but you got it just right!

linda patti tpatti@windstream.net said...

love the shading you did on your sample card, it looks lovey!

Whimcees said...

Very beautiful card - love the colors!

Barbara Diane

Jean said...

Beautiful card, very clean and crisp looking.

L. Brown said...

This is just such a pretty card. Very elegant.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love the cards. Love the backgrounds in darker colors! Thanks for sharing!

Jeanne said...

Very beautiful masculine card. The textures are so rich. Jeanne

Shawna said...

Beautiful! Always looking for ideas for masculine cards and this one is just wonderful!

Anonymous said...

Great colors. Two cards now have had a masculine take. It's always nice to glean new ideas from talented people.
TFS

Carrie Arsenault said...

Earth tones are my favorite. I always gravitate to them. So I love your color choices!

DebbieD said...

Very rich and elegant! I love the colors and the added texture.

lynda said...

Great cards! Love the colors...perfect for masculine cards. Happy new year!

Candy Meyers said...

Great card and inspirational for a man's card, which are so hard to do.
Candy Meyers
singcandy@aol.com

Kathy O said...

Really like this card..the image, the colors and the masculinity. Great card!
Happy New Year!--Kathy O.

sanadon said...

What a great card. I really like the use of the cuttlebug textures.
Sylvia

Becky E. said...

Thanks for a masculine card, Deb. We're always looking for just the right card for our guys. Your color combination is striking. Approval from this reader!!!
Becky E.

Linda said...

Great card, I really love the colors you chose

ny2tx_patti said...

The brads make the cardstock strip look like leather. TFS your great card!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, absolutely fantastic.

Random Memories said...

Love that this is clean and simple!
Julie L.
jaleon40@verizon.net

Carla Murphy said...

So crisp & clean looking - love it. Copper colour was a great choice for this. Beautiful job. 8)

Vicki Sopcak said...

Oh, I Love this card....it is simple, yet beautiful. Sometimes less is more. Good job!!!

ocean-dreamer said...

I love the colors you chose. What a beautiful card, Deb. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I knew I wanted the Confirmation set when I saw it released, but after seeing your blog I know I MUST have it!!!

Mira's place said...

love the way you colored your image! beautiful card!

Denise @ kc242 said...

Beautiful Card with wonderful coloring and shading. Just lovely!
Denise

Dawn Womble ♥ said...

Love the texture.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Musculine card...just my style too! Thanks for sharing your talents.

Paula

Jean O said...

Love the colors and the details

Pat said...

I love the simple elegance of this. I'm always looking for masculine cards since I have so many guys in my life. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Blessings for the new year.

Anonymous said...

I did'nt realize how versatile that set is. wow a great card

Chris said...

The coloring of this card is just so beautiful. I love it!

Pam said...

Beautiful card!!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing!

Brenda said...

Beautiful card Deb, love how you colored it. The stamp would be great for Easter.

quilter said...

This is so pretty. It would work for a guy very well too.

Krissy said...

Often times I find it difficult to create "guy" cards. This one is beautiful and an inspiration!

Anonymous said...

all i can say is wow!

Donna Moore said...

Happy New Year! I love the fact that you gave your card a masculine feel to allow us to envision how versatile this stamp truly is. Absolutely beautiful job on this, colors, texture, and your coloring and shading is beyond beyond! TFS you art!

Bonnie H. said...

Your use of horizontal bands of copper brads really sets off the embossed cross image. Very nice.

Unknown said...

This turned out so elegant!

Davi said...

Love how the card is masculine and still beautiful!! Great colors and textures to achieve it!!

Kelley said...

I love your coloring! Very beautiful!!!