Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Words of Comfort

We're featuring on "Words of Comfort" for this week's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop...using sentiments as the primary focal points within our designs.


The Corrie Ten Boom quote used is from Our Daily Bread Design's stamp set called "As You Graduate," available from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

The quote was stamped onto creamy cardstock using Versafine Black Sepia ink, then die cut with Spellbinder's "Beaded Oval" dies.


Designer paper used today is Kaisercraft "Blae and Ivy," accented with a Prima blossom and May Art's Wrinkled Ribbon.


All supplies used today are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.








As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy hop (candy pictured below), meaning that the winner will be chosen from the comments from one of the participating blogs. Leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be chosen Tuesday, April 3 at 6 p.m., and will be announced at Sharon's blog Wednesday, April 4th or thereafter. You must check back to see if you have won the blog candy.

Hop list is as follows:

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Barb Schram

Holly McMillen

Thanks so much for joining us this week!

For the Love of Our Daily Bread Designs Easter Sets!

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 For the Love of ODBD Easter Sets! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, go to the ODBD blog for the full link list.  One of the post is a hop 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, April 11th at 6 pm.  The winner will be announced April 12th!  So, get hopping and enjoy all the Easter inspiration using For the Love of ODBD Easter Sets!

My design for today features Our Daily Bread Designs "Easter Blessings." I've always loved this fresh and pretty floral image, as well as the lovely fonts used for the Bible verse and sentiments:

Basic creamy cardstock was used throughout, with added texture and layers for interest. This is the first time that I used the 

Cheery Lynn die, "English Tea Party." What fabulous detail! 

Creamy pearls and ribbon add a final touch.

IF YOU'VE ARRIVED HERE FROM BETTY's BLOG, you're hopping just fine:

Head over to FRAN's BLOG NEXT!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and please enjoy the inspiration from the rest of the hop!

Our Daily Bread Designs 4th Anniversary--Scripture Collection 8

I just wanted to pop in and show you a design featuring another design around the verse that I chose for Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 8...

Products available from Our Daily Bread Designs used for this design:


Spellbinders Cross Collection and Spellbinders Labels Seven


And of course 1 Timothy 1:14 from the new Scripture 8 Collection:

Thanks so much for stopping by, and be sure to check back Thursday for another Our Daily Bread Designs Alumni Hop!

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Mother's Day!

We're creating Mother's Day designs at Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style this week! Hope we can inspire you!

I've used Our Daily Bread Design's "Happy Mother's Day" available from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. You can see all of Stamp Simply ODBD stamps HERE.

I stamped the wreath with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored it with Copic Sketch markers. After hand trimming it, I mounted it on top of the green background sentiment panel with 3D Foam Squares.


All linked products are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.


Decorator paper used today: Kaisercraft's "Lilac Avenue," along with accents of May Art's Silk ribbon, fashioned into a bow with a Bow Easy, and Kaisercraft Lilac rhinestones.

As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy hop, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 27th and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter. 


The line up for today's hop:

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Holly McMillen
Linda Duke
Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Glad you were able to stop by--be sure to leave comments on each of the blogs to up your chances of winning the blog candy! Have a great weekend!

LaBlanche and a Winner!

I just wanted to let you know that I am on vacation,  currently visiting in the United States...I will be continuing to post for some of the Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style and Our Daily Bread Designs hops, but will be sitting some out as well.


Just wanted to show you some of the past LaBlanche designs that I've created for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store...also, be sure to check the end of the post for some news.

The LaBlanche stamp used here is called "Bird Cage." You can read all of the details of this design HERE.

Here is LaBlanche's "Kingfisher Collage."  Details on the rest of this shabby design can be found HERE.

LaBlanche "Big Straw Hat," design details found HERE.

LaBlanche's "Two Rabbits," card details posted HERE.

LaBlanche "Rabbit with Daffodils," design details HERE.


You can see all of the LaBlanche Silicone stamps available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store HERE.


And, as for the news that I promised...the winner for last Saturday's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style was chosen from my blog!!! Please check Sharon's blog to see if it was YOU!


Thanks so much for stopping by...I will be back on Saturday with the next Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop.

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Checks!

Checks are the subject for Ribbon Inspiration this week...we were to use some type of check in our design, be it ribbon or paper.

I've been playing with JustRite's new background stamps again--the two used here: "Fleur de Lis" and "Harlequin Script."  You can see all of the JustRite Background stamps HERE.

The handsome country fella is LaBlanche's "Daydreaming" Silicone Stamp. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored him up with Copic Sketch Markers. 

He sits upon a crimped panel of kraft cardstock, 

layered over the stamped background panels.

A Bo Bunny "Welcome Home Button"  layered over May Art's Gingham Ribbon adds the final touch.

All linked supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 20th and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!

Good luck!

Here's the list of ladies participating in today's hop:

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store  

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Holly McMillen 

Jerri Jimenez 
Linda Duke

***This is a double post day: please check out the post below as well!***

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Our Daily Bread Designs 4th Anniversary Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to...

Our Daily Bread designs 4th Anniversary Special Design Team Edition Release Blog Hop!  

If you have come here from Patter's Blog, you are in the right place!  If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog so you are sure to not miss anyone on the list!  If any links are lost along the way, you can always access the entire list of links from the ODBD Blog as well!

 The Bread Sticks are so excited to be celebrating this special milestone in the life of ODBD!  It is such a blessing to work for a company that brings glory to God in every stamp set created, and offers the tools we need to do the same with every card we create!  If you are a long term follower of ODBD, then you know that each year the Design Team submits a favorite Scripture for the special anniversary sets, and those suggestions have been the sum total of all the "Scripture Collection" stamp sets in the store.  This year, the special sets include our favorite Scriptures, but also quotes and sentiments that we feel would be great on cards or  projects.  I think you will find some of the most encouraging and uplifting words available in stamps in these special anniversary sets!

So now, here are the Details of the Anniversary Hop:

• The Hop will run 8am EDT Mar. 17 until 8pm EDT Mar 18.

• The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Mar 19.

• Four  hoppers will win a FREE ANNIVERSARY SET and One blessed hopper will win The Complete Anniversary  Bread Basket Bundle!!!

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.

• Along with your statement that you completed the hop, leave some Anniversary wishes for Kelley and the gang at ODBD! 

I've chosen to create a monochromatic design using My Mind's Eye "Paris and Co." designer paper and a Bible verse from ODBD's new 4th Anniversary release set: "Scripture Collection 8." 

Gingham ribbon and creamy lace, along with Prima Vintage Trinket bling from my stash, finish this design.

Now, please head on over to Jan Keen's blog for more inspiration! 

Our Daily Bread Designs For the Love of Background Stamps!

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Designs Alumni Team's bi-monthly For the Love of Blog Hop! This week the Alumni team along with some of the ODBD designers are featuring a hop For the Love of ODBD Backgrounds! Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, go to the ODBD Blog for the full link list. 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 of the creations, plus leave a little love. You have until March 28th at 6 p.m.  The winner will be announced March 29th. So, get hopping and enjoy all of the inspiration using Our Daily Bread Designs Background Stamps!




I'm using "Crocheted Background" in my design today:

I stamped the crocheted background stamp onto blush colored cardstock using a white craft ink pad, then heat embossed it with white embossing powder. After embossing, I sponged a darker blush colored ink over the surface, attempting to create a subtle ombre effect. 


A beautiful bloom from my stash, tiny punched butterflies, and Bible verse from ODBD's "Porch" stamp set finishes my simple design.


If you've come here from Sandee's blog, you're hopping along just fine! Since I'm the last person in the hop, I'm sending you on to the Our Daily Bread Designs blog.


Thanks so much for hopping with us today, and be sure to join us Saturday for Our Daily Bread Designs Fourth Anniversary hop!

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Think Spring!

We're "Thinking Spring" at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store this weekend...thinking and longing for it! My card has Spring written all over it...crisp, fresh green, and rich brown--dirt brown! 

LaBlanche's Silicone "Two Rabbits" are just waiting to leave their burrow and frolic in the sunshine. I stamped them with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored them with Copic Sketch markers.

JustRite Spellbinder "Nested Oval Medallion" dies were used to cut the image panel and framed layer.

Did you notice the faint background? I used JustRite's new "Harlequin Script Background" stamp stamped tone on tone on the kraft decorator paper.

May Art's Velvet Ribbon, along with Natural String, adds a rough and smooth textured border. The accent buttons are from Bo Bunny's "Welcome Home" pack.

All of the linked supplies are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 13th and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!

Good luck!


Here's the list of ladies participating today:

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Holly McMillen

Michelle Woerner
Jerri Jimenez




Thanks so much for stopping by today!

JustRite and a Winner!

Hi! Just wanted to show you this rosy design featuring JustRite's Clear "With Sympathy" and Kaisercraft's "English Rose Collection" decorator paper. As you can see from the link, Sharon also has an English Rose Collection Stamp Simply Kit available for purchase.

Special touches here: May Art's Ivory Silk bow, tied with a Bow Easy, May Art's Crocheted Lace Trim, and Kaisercraft Pearls.



All supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.


And, as promised...a winner. Yes, a winner from the weekly Saturday Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop was chosen from my blog...please check to see if YOU were the fortunate person to win the lovely Stamp Simply Easter Candy Sampler! 









If you did not win this week, you have another chance at some yummy blog candy (plus loads of stamping inspiration!)each Saturday for Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--please join us!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style: Easter

We're bringing Easter designs for you in today's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style hop. You can see Easter supplies under "Occasions" at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

I've used Our Daily Bread Designs "Happy Easter" set, available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Such a pretty daffodil image, and so easy to color.

Copic Sketch markers were used to color the daffodil which was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. A mix of Copics and Prismacolor Pencils were used for the shading and background. 

Spellbinder Petite Oval dies are a perfect shape for the long, slender bloom.

 Papers used today: 

Kaisercraft "Sweet Nothings" (one fabulous pad, can't get enough of it!) and gleaming "Gold Silk" Mirror Cardstock.

To make this springtime card an Easter card, I decorated the inside of my design with a beautiful sentiment that is included in the "Happy Easter" set.












All linked supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.


Did you see the lovely new Easter Candy Sampler Sharon has put together? One fortunate person is going to receive this beauty package if they participate in today's Mystery Candy!

This is a Mystery Blog Candy hop, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, March 6 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!    Good luck!

Here's the list for today's hop! So happy that Jerri Kay is joining us!

Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Deb Saaranen (you're here! Thanks for stopping by!)
Holly McMillen
Jerri Kay Jimenez

Hope you can join us once again for next Saturday's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style!