I am so excited about these new sets and I think you will be too! I hope you've had the chance to see the full release on the Our Daily Bread Designs Web site! Three fantastic Christmas Tag sets, a custom die cut to perfectly cut them out, and two stunning Christmas Background Stamps too!!! We are all in stamper's heaven! LOL!
To add to the excitement, there will be FOUR FANTASTIC PRIZES this month: Three Prizes of your choice of one free tag set and matching
die cut, and ONE GRAND PRIZE of the NOVEMBER BREAD BASKET BUNDLE!!! So be sure to complete the hop, and return to the ODBD Blog Hop Post to leave a comment, telling us you:
1. Completed the hop
2. Left comments for each designer (name any you are unable to leave a comment)
3. Answer the question posted on the ODBD Blog.
The Hop will run from 8am Eastern November 1 until 8pm Eastern November 2. The winners will be randomly selected from those who commented, complete the hop, and answer the question on the ODBD Blog.
Winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on November 3.
My project today features the Snowflake Swirl Background, Peace and Joy, Holly Tag Set, and the new Tag Die! Whew. Starting with the Snowflake Background stamp I embossed and matted it on white paper to make it stand out on the red bag obtained at Michael's. I then created a topper for the bag so that there will be no peaking of its contents. I love the swirls of the snowflakes in this stamp and the best part it matches last years Peace and Joy set. To make the tag I started with stamping, embossing, and die cutting the snowflakes from last month's snowflake die and attaching it to the new tag die available starting today. The sentiment is from the Holly Tag set. Adding a bit of ribbon is the only embellishment I added as I just love looking at the snowflake swirls.
One thing that I am not too good at is embossing. I have a hard time keeping the paper clean of all the bits of powder. I did learn of a new technique from teamie Angella Crockett. To keep her powder in check she touches her paper piercer to her tape runner. Leaving a bit of the glue onto the piercer she is then able to pick up most of the big particles. I am going to have to try this one as not every project can look like it was in a blizzard. LOL
Today's Blessing: I am off to have another test today. We serve a great God worthy of our praise. It is great to have friends and family who pray.
Recipe
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Snowflake Swirl Background, Holly Tag Set, Peace and Joy
Paper:GKD Lipstick Red, GP White
Ink: Ranger Adirondack Lights Snow Cap, White Embossing Powder
Embellishments: Jo-Ann's Ribbon
Tools: Our Daily Bread Designs Tag Die
From here, your next stop is Chris. Enjoy the rest of the hop and I wish you the best as you give your best effort to win one of the prizes offered today. Good Luck!
91 comments:
Randi this is sooooo pretty! I love the red and that tag with the snowflakes is over the top gf! What a blessing you are to our team!!!
Hugs,
Grace
fab project Randi!! I think I NEED to go to M's! beautiful!!
What a gorgeous project Randi. Love your white embossing of the snowflakes against the red. Stunning!
hugs,
Chris
Oh my, Linda, this is complete gorgeousness! LOVE the red with the white snowflakes. What a wonderful set for giving a gift. The tag and bow are scrumptious too. I'm going to have to check out this hop because I would love to win that beautiful snowflake set!
Hugs,
Linda
What a great project. I just love how it looks. It's such eye candy! If you don't mind, here's a tip for embossing. I use pigment stamp pad instead of a embossing pad. The powder sticks better and I am able to knock of the rest by tapping the card on my work surface. I also make sure my gun is heated well before I come anywhere near my project. Lastly, you may want to wipe your surface with a dryer sheet to reduce the static and help it stick where needed.
Next...what a POWERFUL testimony. Isn't it great that we serve a great God who is so big but still cares about little ol' us. I pray all the best for you today. That HE will again wow your socks off and that you will receive a clean bill of health. Praise Him!
I'm a new follower.
Christel
http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
Randi,your card is beautiful. I would never know that you struggled with embossing. Just beautiful!!
God Bless you girl. What an encouragement you are.
I just love this card. Very nice.
this is a great bag with the tag i just love it TFS
what a fantastic gift set!!
I'm overwhelmed with the creativity of you gals. how stunning your card is.
Randi, oh my! What a gorgeous project, the red i just so lush and what a great design!
Hugs, Marsha
Oh wow, of all the cards i:ve seen on this blog hop I think this is my absolute favorite. Frea
love the look!
Sandra
LOVE what you did with the background stamp and how flawlessly you incorporated the tag!!
You have been in my prayers, Randi!! You are truly an inspiration with your unwavering faith!!
Randi, this card is awesome. Love your selection of red instead of the traditional blue for snowflakes. Nice job!
Gorgeous, Randi! I love the white embossing against the rich red. It's just wonderful
THis has some serious WOW factor! It's dazzling and gorgeous! A show stopper for sure .. TFS!
This is the most STUNNING card I've seen in a while. I so love the red paired with snowflakes. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Randi I love all the snowflakes. Their all beautiful.
As someone who avoids embossing with white powder at almost any cost, I am blown away by this.
This is stunning and your embossing is perfect. I love your wonderful bow.
Oh, how elegant. I love what you did with the giftbag.
Edna R
I love this project. The red with white embossing is gorgeous. Would not have guessed you had a problem with embossing. Hope your tests come out good. May God bless you and watch over you.
Bonnie
WOWZA! How absolutely striking. The white embossing on the red is just outstanding. There is nothing wrong with your embossing powder abilities!! Hav a glorious Thanksgiving season.
Well it looks like you did a fabulous job with this embossing. And what a great tip, thanks.
Very pretty - the snowflakes are wonderful!!
You're just too funny. . .blizzard or otherwise, you've done a marvelous job with this card. It is just gorgeous! Praying for the Lord's continued mercies and strength. Blessings, dear Randi!
(Thanks for the tip from Angie!) Jan E.
Randi
What a lovely contrast with the red and white. I love snow (I know I'm crazy but it's a blessing God gives us here in the Northeast and better to love it than complain all winter). ;)
I personally want to thank you for your example of faith and trust during this time of dealing with cancer. God is so good and no matter the outcome, he's still with us and will get us through. Been there and what a blessing it was to know he was there with me and the family. May God continue to give you strength.
Oh my! The Snowflake stamp is perfect for dressing up a plain bag with, and so cute with the added tag.
What a beautiful gift bag! Good luck on your test.
Randi, you are such an inspiration on so many levels!! Your ODBD projects are just a part of that inspiration!!!! Keep your head up girl....You have prayers coming from Western Montana!!!!! XOXO
This is so pretty! I love the matching tag and the white is so pretty on the red. Beautiful and inspirational!
I love how the snowflake background pops off of the red cardstock. Lovely card!
wow..great job on the embossing ..i love it..tfs..loves ya
Wow!! The white snowflakes really pop beautifully on the Red! I love the tag and the bag topper for no peeking! : ) Thanks for passing on Angela's tip, great play on words too, I'll have to remember this! LOL
This is Stunning!!!! The white embossing really POPS against the red and the design is incredible!!! Love everything about this one!!!!
Beautiful, beautiful, Randi! Love the embossing against the red! Hugs!
This is beautiful Randi! Love all the red with the white embossing.......Very festive!
This card is absolutely beautiful... The red with the white is stunning! THanks for being part of this hop! I am a new follower!
Randi, it's so awesome to have you back in the hop this month! So glad you are feeling good enough to stamp up a storm again!!! Your sample is totally gorgeous, darlin'! A real stunner! God Bless!! Love ya! Angie
What a stunning card! LOVE your use of the embossing on bright red -- so lovely!
Gorgeous -- love the red and embossing. Love the topper you created for the bag. Will be praying for you.
Randi, this is gorgeous and made me GASP! Beautiful white embossing on the red and the gift bag with the tag is extraordinaire and stunning! Awesome creation and so striking!
I just love to see how different people make the same stamps look so different and elegant at the same time! Beautiful job!
Very pretty gift bag and tag!
Love the red and white color combo! Beautiful gift bag!
What a beautiful card...embossing is not my favorite thing to do because if you heated me with a heat gun I would shine everywhere! LOL! You have been on my daily prayer list for quiet sometime...I will continue to do so and ask for our Lord's blessings on you.
love your beautiful red and white card. Also like your notebook covers!
Beautiful work Randi, love what you have done. Prayers going up for you sister in Christ.
Love the colors. Another WOW! This is so pretty.
What a simply beautiful gift bag. You are a very talented lady.
You had me with the Blue butterfly, my favorite type when we go to the Butterfly House and spend time with the beautiful butterflies(one of God's most peaceful creations). Now the gift bag you made is terrific, I will definitely have to case it....hope you don't mind...
Very cool idea. And it looks like you did fine on this embossing.
Very gorgeous work... I love the white embossing!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
Gorgeous job. Thanks for the tip for the embossing, also.
I love that you used red paper for your project. Pretty and different.
It is a wonder how each designer can use the same stamp and make so many different and wonderful card designs from it. I just have to get this one!
Your card is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful!
I love the silver, so elegant!
I am so-o-o-o loving the red and the snowflake swirl. I see this card and instantly thing of a Santa Claus parade or a wonderful Christmas eve. Beautiful
Beautiful card, inspiring profile! God bless you and good luck on your tests!
I absolutely love this card. It's fantastic and you sure can't tell on the embossing.
I know you received other suggestions but another way to keep unwanted areas embossed is I rub the entire area with a little rosin bag that I purchased. Hope that helps.
Good luck on your test. Your project is beautiful!
Love the snowflakes...I would never think to do it all in red, but the red is stunning! Thanks or the embossing tip..I have the same problem even when I use an anti-static product
The red bag is gorgeous! Classy and elegant, thank you for sharing.
How perfect!!! I am loving this new release!!!
I love the way you turned a simple red bag into a stunning gift set! Thankful that you are back for this hop and continuing to pray for you!
Randi, this is so pretty! I just love the colors and the card! What a fantastic release this is going to be!
Beautiful card. Love your white embossing of the snowflakes against the red.
God bless, Anita (from Sweden)
Oooh, this is so pretty. It makes me think of cinnamon. I feel your pain with embossing...LOL. You did a great job, though. It gives me hope for my efforts!
Just stunning design work, Randi!
Very pretty...like your butterfly heading too! My favorite dessert is pumpkin pie.
Like the gift bag and matching tag. Thanks too for the hint about picking up bits of embossing powder. I have a problem with that too.
Oh how awesome....I love this idea....bag with tag.....will have to try that.....I will pray for you that God's will keep you healthy.....thank you for sharing....and I so hope I win this beautiful set.....b/c I love it.....tfs
What a totally original feel this project has to it. I love the red colour you have used. I need to be on your Christmas list to receive a gorgeous gift like that!!
Awesome embossing!
Blizzard or no Blizzard it's a beautiful creation ;) I love the silver and red together!
Hope your test went well and that the results will show good health for you. As for your card, I love the red and white. It is gorgeous! :D
Randi Randi Randi!!!! I love it!!! Red is just so bold and beautiful for Christmas, well anytime, but especially Christmas! This is amazing! I love how you did the tag!
Oh Randi!! This is just so stunning! I so love the white embossing on the red...so bold, yet pretty! Hugs!!
WOW!!! This is amazing! Fantastic job and no one would ever guess you were not good at embossing; it looks fabulous.
Beautiful!! Great Job!!
Great job! The recipient of this bag will love it, I'm sure!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
Great job! The recipient of this bag will love it, I'm sure!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
oh!!! I luv the red and white..beautiful!!
Love it Randee, every single thing about it! And I will have to keep Angie's tip in mind because I sometimes have the same issues with embossing powder.
With this pretty a gift bag, you wouldn't care what you received since it's so special all on it's own!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Hi Randi~
What a great idea! And, what a perfect no fail idea to use the snow flakes...where a little extra or a little less embossing powder doesn't ruin the project! I love how you put a topper on the bag, to keep it out of snooping little (or big) eyes! This bag could be a gift in itself! So pretty.
And, Michael's probably owes all of us a platform of bags to use as the base! :)
Be well. Praying for you continues...
He IS Able,
Traci S.
This is beautiful you did a fab job embossing!!
Lovely projects Randi... Please pop over to my blog for a wee something for you to collect :D
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