In God We Trust - Another Challenge Combo

As the Dare To Get Dirty challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers come to a close this week, I was able to combine a few more:
Michelle (sf9erfan): masculine card
Amy (Pickletree): animal theme
Carolyn (craftycaro): a non-traditional sized/shaped card
Susan (rainy): sketch challenge
Deb (debdeb): music challenge
Holly (Toy): color challenge of mustard, red, and lt blue
Also, last week's New To You Wednesday challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts was to make a gatefold card....it was a bit tricky since I incorporated the DTGD sketch challenge with it!
The set I chose is "In God We Trust" from Our Daily Bread Designs. The dp is retired SU, the brads are by Basic Grey, and I used the "Tiny Bubbles" cuttlebug ef because my friend, Kim aka nuttnhoney, loves it soooo much!!! Hi Kim! Not as beautiful as your work, but these bubbles are for you!!!

Stay tuned for the new release blog posts from me and the rest of the "Breadsticks" on Saturday morning!! Thanks for stopping by! God Bless!

Nameframe Challenge Combo

Don't know if I'll be able to finish all of the Dare To Get Dirty challenges by the first, but I was able to squeeze in two of them plus two others! Laura aka Scrapnextras' challenge was to use letters; Bev aka Bevmom's challenge was to use sewing on your project; this week's color challenge on SCS is Pixie Pink, Apricot Appeal, and Certainly Celery; and the New To You Wednesday challenge over at Christian Paper Crafts is to use buttons on your project.
This dp from K and Company, called "Wild Raspberry" had all three colors....yay! After punching the borders, I sewed them using embroidery thread from my stash. The chipboard letters I got at the Target $1 spot! I covered them in Dazzling Diamonds glitter and Worn Lipstick Stickles. The buttons are from Doodlebug Design Inc.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed day!!!

Jesus Set Sneak Peek and Product Review

Hi everyone! I'm very excited for a couple of reasons.....one is that I am able to give you a sneak peek of the new "Jesus" set from Our Daily Bread Designs.....two is that I picked up a new "side gig" and am now writing the Product Reviews for ODBD's blog and newsletter!!! Check out the review and Super Special Sale on the Glue Glider Pro HERE.
Every month we present at least two new beautiful sets from ODBD.....the August releases will be "Jesus" and "Happy Birthday". Check out the gorgeous samples the other "Breadsticks" are showing for their sneak peeks:
Betty, Connie, Jane, Lorelie, Sandee, and Silke

Okay, there is a third reason for my excitement. If you are a Fan Club Member on Splitcoast, you can participate in the Dare to Get Dirty challenges, hosted by the past and present "Dirty Dozen" gals! Here are the challenges I used for this card:
DTGD09genie1314: tag challenge
DTGD09cindy_haffner: sketch challenge
DTGDbasilefamily: inspiration challenge
plus the weekly Inspiration challenge

Card details:
Stamps: "Jesus" set by ODBD
Paper: "Wild Raspberry" by K and Company, SU Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Accessories: Spellbinders: Fleur De Lis Pendant, Nestabilities, and Tags Trio; corner rounder, paper piercer and mat pack, Hero Arts Pearls, May Arts sheer ribbon, Buttercream Shimmerz, Glue Glider Pro


ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MORE EXCITING NEWS?!
Christian Paper Crafts is having a "Posting Challenge" this week to see who can post the most comments in the gallery or in the forums. The contest ends midnight, July 31st. See this thread for details on how to play. The winner will receive a book study by Beth Moore, called "Jesus, 90 days with the One and Only". If you are not yet familiar with Christian Paper Crafts, you have to check it out. Not only are there daily crafting challenges, but there are Bible Studies, a Daily Devotional column, Bible Trivia, and much more! The entire community is a total blessing! We would love to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for putting up with such a "windy" post!!! God Bless!

12 Challenge Combo!!! Dare To Get Dirty Week

I have been waiting all year for the special "Dare to get Dirty"challenges, where we get to stamp along with the past and present Dirty Dozen gals from Splitcoast! Last year I was a glutton for punishment and made 20 cards for 20 challenges!!! Nowadays, time is a bit limited, so I decided it would be more challenging to see how many I could combine together without going insane!!! The final number is 12!!! I combined the Fun on Friday challenge from Christian Paper Crafts (to use acetate on your project) with ten of the DTGD challenges, plus the weekly color challenge from SCS. Check out all of the DTGD challenges on this thread....if you complete and upload all 24 challenges by August 1st, you will be put in a drawing for a prize!!! Here is a list of the DTGD challenges used:
KrystieLee: use acetate or anything clear on your project(clear window)
LodiChick: creative packaging (made gift box) *Please note: Instructions for box here.
One_Happy_Stamper: sketch/layout was given
eggette: anything with wings (hence, the butterfly!)
BeccaStamps: use punches or die-cuts (Spellbinders nestabilities)
gbedwright: make your own designer paper(ODBD Amazing Grace Hymn and Grow in Grace)
Lauraly: specialty ribbon (May Arts Suede leaves ribbon)
TruCarMa: food theme (I took this literal!)
blondie090277: use paper tole (double-layered dogwoods)
DeborahLynneS: textures ( I used Flower Soft and Glimmer Mist)

Inspiration Challenge Birthday Card

I was beginning to have "Challenge Withdrawal"! I've been working to get my magazine projects finished for the December issue of Christian Papercrafts Magazine, that I haven't even looked at any challenges this week......until I realized that I needed a birthday card for today for my nephew, Caleb. The inspiration challenge today over at Splitcoast was to choose an item from the TracyPorter website......wow, a lot of awesome stuff on there!! I wasn't sure what to make for a four-year-old's birthday card, UNTIL I saw the colors of this dinner set....perfect for a southwestern scene with Lightning McQueen from CARS!
I cut Lightning and the banner from a birthday invitation since I didn't have a stamp, sticker, or anything else to use. The background scene was sponged using some masks I cut a few months ago to make this birthday card for my mom.

Ooooh, by the way, Our Daily Bread Designs website is back up, but there are a few bugs to work out. If you would like to order anything from the store, please call Kelley directly with your order and it will ship out the next business day. Thanks so much for your patience!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a blessed weekend!

ODBD Website Down Temporarily

Sorry, no new projects to post today, so here is my favorite view.....what I see when I'm relaxing in my back yard swing. Just wanted to mention that the Our Daily Bread Designs website is suffering technical difficulties and will be back up and running soon. I know most of you go there to click on the blog.....since that is not possible, here is a direct link to the ODBD blog so you can get your "fix"! There are some great articles there this week: an interview with Kelley, founder of Our Daily Bread Designs, "Time With" Betty and three gorgeous cards with the new sets, AND even the DT card of the week which happens to be mine!!!

See you back here soon! Have a blessed day! :)

Birthday Flowers

My man is the absolute sweetest!!!! When I got home today, I found a sweet little note and a vase-full of "Pre-Birthday Flowers" which he had picked from our gardens! Friday is my birthday....normally just another day, but he took the night off so that we can go to dinner, shop at Archiver's (YAY!), and go to the movies!!! The Lord has blessed me sooooo much.....sometimes I wonder if I actually deserve the COUNTLESS blessings He has given me.....isn't He such an awesome God?!