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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Happy Saturday all!! Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs Anniversary Blog hop!! Today marks the 4th official anniversary of Our Daily Bread Designs!!  Since it is a special day, Kelley and the team have a special anniversary release for you!!


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 us 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! 


 If you got here from Kathy’s Awesome Blog, you are in the right place. If not you might want to start at the Our Daily Bread designs Blog so you don't miss anyone. If you get lost along the way, simply return there, where the entire hop is listed with links.


Now, here are the Hop Details:

The Hop will run 8am 
EST Mar. 17 until 8pm EST 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. Answer the question on the ODBD blog when you leave your comment.


Here is my creation using a quote by Abraham Lincoln in Quote 2:




The sentiment is framed with the Spellbinders Mega Curved Rectangles and the Fleur de Lis Rectangles.  The flowers are homemade using Martha Stewart's large and small hydrangea flower punches (punched on Stampin up soft sky and sponged with Baja Breeze ink, then scored),  the Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish, and the Martha Stewart Leaf and twig punch.  The background is embossed with the Provocraft Scrollwork Embossing folder.  


Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you are somehow inspired by my creations!!  For more inspiration, the next stop on the hop is the exceptionally talented Grace
Have a blessed Day!!!

hugs and blessings,

171 comments:

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous card! Love the embellishments and design! Wonderful quote and perfect for someone going through a tough patch!

Reny said...

Stunning card! Love the colors and the embossing! TFS!

Becky said...

Beautiful card Chris. Love those flowers.

Desire Fourie said...

So beautiful once again. Love the sentiment and colours.
Hugs
Desire

Patter Cross said...

I just love every bit of this! The white with the teal and green are perfection. You have truly created a favorite here! Blessings,

Tami B. said...

This is a card I would have to frame if I received it. It is absolutely beautiful!

Becky said...

So pretty ... love the framed embossed background and the flower sprays framing the sentiment. Gorgeous!

Rozy said...

Love your choice of stamps, and of course, your card is just beautiful!

Dawn said...

love all the white and splash of color, Chris! beautiful!!! excellent quote too!

Anonymous said...

wauw this is a very very very pretty card.

Queen Mary said...

Beautiful card Chris! I love how the quote stands out amid the blossoms.

Grace said...

Chris I just love this card! Love the arrangement of the beautiful blooms and the embossed white bg! It's one of my faves of yours I think... course I say that a lot! I love this quote too and I know you have had to use it a few times lately! You're almost home now!!!
hugs,
Grace

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. I am impressed. I really like the colors, quote and the embossing. Interesting use of the punches.

Holly Paulson

cheryl said...

oh wow Chris,this is simply stunning amazing detail hugs Cherylxxxx

C.Good said...

Chris thank you so much for sharing. Your card is so beautiful.

Silke Ledlow said...

Totally gorgeous card Chris! Hugs ~S~

Deborah said...

I love how your embellishments mimic the embossing folder design, and I love the colors. What a gorgeous card.

Dottie said...

This is one beautiful card from start to finish. Love the teal flowers...my favorite color!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Chris, love, love, love this card. Great sentiment, Lincoln said so many wise things. Love the deckled edge, the EF, the MS flowers, I could go on and on. Wow you must have been organized to get this all done before they packed you up. Hugs and hope you are getting settled.

Cheryl W. said...

Beautiful card! I love that flourish die. I really must order it. Thanks for sharing this lovely card.

Mathilda M said...

Stunning card Chris ... love the flower blossoms that frame the sentiment ... tfs.

Cindy C. said...

A very special, pretty card! Love the fresh colours and the leaves flourishes!

kaybee said...

Lovely. The embossing fits in just beautifuly.

~ Jo ~ said...

What a lovely card! I love the blues/greens together on white. Love it!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Chris, this is just gorgeous!

Gail said...

Beautiful card!
I really like the embossed cardstock and the saying!

Darcy said...

Love the color!

merrymstamper said...

Gorgeous card and the embossed background is stunning with your design!

Kathy Serrahn said...

lovely card

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Love this quote Chris! Such a gorgeous card!!!

Sarah said...

I love the soft elegance and the quote is beautiful! Hugs

Gayle said...

One of my favorite sayings. You chose beautiful colors that make the details really stand out. Thank you for sharing in the blog hop.

Gayle T.
gaylememories@sbcglobal.net

Connie M. said...

This is just so pretty, Chris! LOVE those amazing flowers, and your quote is just so wonderful!!

Basslady said...

a gorgeous creation with a fantastic style! love the embellishments!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Karen said...

What a really beautiful card!!! I love the turquoise.

Angella D. Crockett said...

I love the quote you chose for your stamp choice....very encouraging words!!! Wow, what a gorgeous card too....love the flowers and colors...yummy!!!! Hugs!! Angie

atc said...

I like everything about your card; the embossed background, the sentiment and your beautiful flowers.

Pat (mspfd) said...

Wow! This is gorgeous. Love the quote and beautiful design, Chris. The textures and stunning flowers look stunning..

Cindy Haffner said...

Chris this is just GORGEOUS!!~

Rachel Brooks said...

Love the sentiment and your lovely card.

Sarah Stainback said...

One of my favorite quotes. AND on a beautiful card.

Mary C. said...

I absolutely love this card. They just keep getting better. Love that embossed background. Wonderful job!

Ratty Hugs said...

What a pretty card. Thank you for sharing it with us today.
alsmouse ~C8> Ratty Hugs

Jeanne said...

Beautifully done! Exquisite card!

BethE said...

Oh Chris! This sentiment helped me get through nursing school many moons ago! I had a poster on my closet door with it placed so I would see it first thing every morning. Your card version is MUCH prettier than my poster!

CARLA PREDIGER said...

Your work is always amazing and a inspiration for all of us! The sentiment is perfect!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Gorgeous card. I love the aqua hydrangeas.

Kathy said...

Chris, you never cease to amaze me! This card is SO GEORGOUS! I love the colors and how you framed the quote with the flowers...just beautiful! Awesome quote too! Blessings! Kathy

Lois Kennedy said...

So far this is my favorite. There isn't anything I don't like about this card!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Just beautiful, Chris! Love those gorgeous flowers and swirls and the embossed frame sets off your wonderful quote so perfectly.

marilynwillauer said...

Stunning card, love the white and blue together. Your flowers, leaves and flourishes are awesome. I think I'll have to get those punches!!!

marilynwillauer said...

P.S. Love the sentiment and the font it's in!!

Tammy said...

CHRIS!!!
This is uber awesome, anointed, over the top, lovely. beautiful,.....need I say more---really? Exquisite:) thank you so very much for sharing---be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com

tpolite said...

The colors and floral sprays are just lovely!! Love the detail of scoring on the flowers and the right mix of blue and green on the card! Overall great job and attention to detail! Would be a great pick me up card for a dear friend!

Cards By Jan said...

Wow Chris...what a super talented lady......AWESOME..card, love the flowers especially, and your colour choice..you rocked this one girl!! WOW!! love & hugz

BarbaraW said...

Love your quote and the card is gorgeous

Sabrina Jackson said...

Chris, my sweet friend, even in the hussle of moving you have managed to create a masterpiece!! I absolutely LOVE this card and the quote you have submitted is amazing! There are so many occasions this wonderful quote can be used! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Miriam Prantner said...

What a wonderful quote! Love the colors and all the intricacy of this card. Just beautiful!

Pat Gibson said...

Such a delicate looking card with such a strong message - love it!

Melody said...

Beautiful!!

Saints Rule! said...

What a powerful quote Chris! And it melds so beautifully with this delicate creation. Your flowers are amazing! The floral spray is just out of this world! Your touch of aqua and white is so clean and crisp! Beautifully done! Blessings...

nzillingworth said...

This card gives u hope. Lovely message , wonderful colours . the design is lovely layout

stampencamper said...

what a lovely card; the details are superb, the color choices are great; and the sentiment is such
a great message

Christine said...

Wow! I love the many details of your card. The embossed layer, the plentiful greenery and beautiful aqua flowers come together nicely. BTW, I never knew Lincoln was responsible for that piece of advice. Thanks so much for sharing!

Sandy M said...

Everything, from the swirly background to the beautiful flowers and leaves make this card awesome. The color is fast becoming one of my favorites. Great card!!

crazyoldsyd said...

Abe would be so proud. What a beauty! Just superb all the way around.Love it

E. Marie said...

Chris, I could hardly wait to see what you chose and this is a wonderful sentiment. Your card is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous choice of color and love what you did with so many of my favorite punches!!

Robbie said...

Love all the swirls! If I was doing this I would have thought there were too many, but you brought it all together so beautifully and it works perfectly!

JD/ Jill said...

Beautiful card!

Joan DR said...

This card really stood out to me.
Your colors with the white are perfect. Love, love it.

Tracy said...

Absolutely stunning Chris! From the embossing to your beautiful hand made flowers, this couldn't be any lovelier. :-) Hugs!

Lisa said...

ok! Im in total awe! This is such a beautiful card and I love every little detail here! the flowers and sprays are stunning!!!

Tina AKA GardenDiva on SCS said...

This sentiment is so appropriate for so many people today.

Unknown said...

That is a lovely sentiment. I like the use of the aqua colors, soothing for someone going through some tough times. Thanks for sharing.

Marsha said...

Oh, Cris. This is a gorgeous card. Love the colors, layout, embossing, sentiment - everything.

britgirl58 said...

Love this card - very pretty. Almost looks like an iced cake!

JKB said...

What an amzing card with all the details of texture and die cuts.

Danae Fayard said...

Love the embossing.

Just beautiful!

Danae

Dianna N. said...

The verse has such meaning for so many of us the way things are today! Such an absolutely gorgeous card! I just love the way you framed it with flowers and flourishes....

christi said...

i love all of the details and texture that you used in this card. i am really drawn to that squiggly background. your work is beautiful.

Angela Fehr said...

This is so pretty! I love all the texture and beautiful flowers!

Maureen K. said...

Lovely card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Debby said...

As usual your card is wonderful, love all the details. Hugs!

Karen W said...

beautiful card, I love the vellum and all the layers.

rlovew said...

So elegant- I love the punches and the embossing you have done on the card!

lauriewe said...

your layering is gorgeous- I love how lacy it looks, I need that flourish die!

Anonymous said...

love how eye catching your card is.

Dawnll said...

Chris this is just stunning!!!
Hope your doing well and everything is going well.
Hugs

Sonia said...

Beautiful card and the sentiment is one we all need at times.

Lisa Somerville said...

Stunning Chris! Love how you framed and embellished around the quote!

Gail Goodman said...

What a gorgeous card!!

Stressed Stamper said...

Brilliant card - love the flowers - but especially love the sentiment - really nice
Sarah x

Nan G said...

Great quote! Your card is fabulous!

Amy D said...

I love the use of the pop of color on the white - the card is beautiful and you made me decide I need those punches!

Anonymous said...

what a lovely card... thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Jodi

Annette S said...

Gorgeous card. I am living that sentiment at the moment lol.

Beautiful thank you

Charlotte Ann said...

OMG! How exquisite! Absolutely LOVE everything about your card - the embossing, the encouraging sentiment, and those clusters of flowers with all the flourishes! Oh, my - but, this card will make someone's day special. Thank you for sharing!

MsCraftyLife said...

Anniversart Blessings to you and the whole team...
what a beauty... thank you for sharing your gifts with us...

god bless, lydia

Becca Feeken said...

Chris, this is stunning!! I am absolutely drinking in all the details! Love the punched flowers and the embossed scroll. I love the quote - can't wait to get that one!!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Chris.

Hugs Riet.xx

Tam said...

Beautiful! I love the colors and the flower clusters. You girls are so talented!

Ann said...

One word - Beautiful!
Mstgane
Ann

ArtisticInkspirations said...

Love the flowers!!! They almost look like dogwood!

Rosemary said...

an absolutely gorgeous card, chris!!

Amy said...

This is one of my favorite quotes. You've incorporated it so beautifully on your card. Just lovely!

Betty said...

So beautiful!!! Love the colors!

Kathy said...

Oh Chris!! Stunning project! I just love the 3D effects.

Kathy said...

Ok---I love it all! Sentiment, colors, design!!

Ellen Jarvis said...

Lovely layers ... I wish I could figure out what you used for the swirly background.

Thank you for the inspiration!

Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

Candy Meyers said...

Beautiful card. The composition is wonderful. Thanks loads,
Candy Meyers

Susan said...

Wow -- love the embossed scrollwork background, those beautiful flowers and the encouraging verse.

Marie-Louise said...

Beautiful card with a marvellous quote. Love the colour. Very elegant.

tina said...

love the colors ...very beautiful

Linda Carson said...

Quite lovely! The embossing folder as the background is a nice touch! Love the beautiful details.

TrinaM said...

Gorgeous card - love all the floral embellishments.

Only By His Grace said...

Very beautiful Chris.
I love the blues and browns and the sentiment is a good one. I love how you have arranged the card.
Hugs Maz

Sherry said...

gorgeous card!!! love everything about it!!!

PJ said...

A beautiful creation. So much detail that works so well together. Love the flowers that you made. Lots to admire in this one.

Anonymous said...

Loved everything about your card. So beautiful. The colors and flowers are lovely. Love the quote.

Margie F.

Francie G. said...

Just beautiful, Chris! Love the swirls and the beautiful flowers! Fabulous sentiment! Hope you have a beautiful day! Hugs!

Caryn S said...

Oh wow. Hydrangeas have to be one of my favorite flowers and I just love this card. So beautiful!

Sue D said...

Very pretty way to showcase this quote.

Vicky said...

I love this card. The blue flowers set it off nicely.

Jo4Him said...

Gorgeous card; love the details and the saying. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl L :) said...

Love the colors!

Jan Marie said...

Chris, what a beauty you've crafted to showcase your quote! It is exquisite: the flowers, the flourishes, the embossing, the die cuts. . and the pearls! Such loveliness! Blessings and hugs!!

Marionment said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors.

Lynne said...

Love your card so much. Thanks for sharing.

Penny Reed said...

Wow! Your card is fabulous! I love the flowers you made and the color! Yummy!

Kathy Jones said...

Chris my friend, as always you've created a masterpiece!! Love the use of white space, texture and framing. Your paper flowers look like a garden and I *LOVE* the quote you chose!! Fabulous girl.....and now I need to buy that fanciful flourish LOL!!!

Anonymous said...

WOW! what a stunning card!I love the brown/blue combo and that flourish is a magnificent addition to those goregous flowers.
Lu Cram

D'sCreations said...

LOVE your card! The colors are beautiful and the layout is stunning!
Diane

Anita Braddock said...

Gorgeous Card love the Embossing and the Leaf Flourish. the Flowers are Awesom thanks for sharing
abbraddock@msn.com

Susie Hardin said...

Beautiful Card. I love the colors you selected.

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT ---L O V E it. You are
very creative and loved the colors!

Holly Young said...

Oh my gosh, those flowers are stunning! You make me want to run right out and buy that punch LOL. And I love the embossing! so elegant!

wendy2512 said...

Mr. Lincoln was so smart...:0)...great uplifting thought...great way to frame it in that wonderful flower bouquets...super job....TFS..:0)

Wendy Thompson said...

What a beautiful card I love the embossed background and the flowers are lovely.

Sharlene L said...

What a very lovely card. Great job

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Card, love the flowers and the color.

Christie Anderson
kikikay@hotmail.com

Lucy said...

I know a lot of folks for whom this stamp would bring hope; the card is well done!

Kris Turner said...

Great choice for the embossed bg, Chris. Wonderful, hopeful sentiment. Great job!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my this is gorgeous and I just love that background embossing, such a lovely backdrop for your beautiful flowers and great quote!

Lara Mosby said...

Love the embossing and soft colors. Very nice!

kud said...

Chris in always look forward to landing on your page during a blog hop. What can I say, you didn't disappoint. This is one of my favorite.

craftymom205 said...

Absolutely gorgeous

craftymom205 said...

Absolutely gorgeous.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Vickie ODell said...

I love the flowers you made. They really set off your encouraging quote. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful card and that is one of my favorite quotes, thank you so much for sharing it.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

This is so beautiful

Lynn said...

Love your color combo and the flower clusters are beautiful. TFS

Traci S. said...

Hi Chris~

What a gorgeous card! That is a great quote, Lincoln had so many wonderful and wise things to say. I love the embossing in the background. And then the white die-cut on top of the white bg looks fabulous! Of course, I think the flowers and the Cheery Lynn Vines look so fabulous! You really arranged them in a beautiful way. I love the different leaves you used...and don't forget the pearls...a must have! Wonderful card, Chris!

I am praying for all of you, that things go very smoothly and safely and that the results are filled with joy! Let me know how it goes!

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Traci Starkweather

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Laura said...

Another great quote. You ladies are fab for inspiration.

Jill said...

Wow, Chris, this is spectacular! I want to run out and buy all the supplies you used, LOL! Seriously, it's gorgeous!

BarbaraB said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the colors and the details.

Miriam said...

What a beautiful card! I love the color combination and all of the embellishments you used. It certainly showcases the cute verse well! Bless you for sharing!

Marie D. said...

OMG! I love it! What a beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing.

gogogonz said...

I admire handmade flowers, and yours are beautiful. Abraham Lincoln's quotation is great. I will have to remember it next time I get to the end of my rope.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card. I love the colors and multiple textures. Thank you for sharing.
tdharris1@cox.net

Mary D said...

awesome card!!!!....love your color combo!!

Pati said...

Wow! Very pretty! Lovely color combo and embossing of the layers & leaves.

Greta said...

Your work always inspires me & this is no exception--absolutely gorgeous card--I love every detail!

Janice said...

Beautiful! I love the embossing!!

Anonymous said...

So beautifully detailed, Chris! Love all the floral clustering! Wonderful quote card, too! Beautifully done!

Jan Castle said...

Beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

I've heard that quote for years without knowing who said/wrote it---clearly I need to look at the available stamps more carefully. I love the way you've combined elements. --Jennifer in Ohio

meemee48 said...

Love the flowers and the colors.

Rona said...

I love this quote and it will be perfect on so many cards!! I love the feminine touches on your card!!

scrappingnana said...

Gorgeous card. Love your flowers and all the details.

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a great sentiment. Your flowers are gorgeous. I like all the embossing you've done here.

Kelley said...

So pretty, Chris!! Praying for you and your family!

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