Welcome to the Our Daily Bread designs November release! We have some fabulous images, dies & papers this month and I know you’ll NEED these in your collection!Â
Prize Information:Â
Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $15 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the “stamps column” of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until November 2, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on November 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!
On my first card, Â I used the fabulous Shine On with the coordinating Sparkling Stars dies. I’m seeing lots of uses for these in my future! I paired it with just the star pennant from Patriotic Pennant set and the coordinating Pennant Row dies along with paper from the Winter Collection 2014. I wanted the images to really sparkle so I used a red glitter powder on silver metallic paper and a silver glitter powder on the red shimmer paper then die cut all the stars, pennants and greeting. I die cut the largest star out of the Winter paper and attached the largest red star behind it. I had die cut one silver star using the largest die then made a frame out of it by cutting the next largest star inside. But I also used some tiny scissors to trim away a bit more from inside the frame before I nested it inside the background with all the other stars on top.
The greeting was die cut using the smaller pennant die, but I cut it to the mid point, turned the die around and cut the other half to get the flag points on both sides. I also had to do a little out of the box on the star at the top to keep from cutting it off. For the pennant row, I actually die cut it first and since I only wanted the star flag, I inked just one and stamped it inside each triangle while the die was still in place, removed the die, then sprinkled on the powder and heat embossed it. Since they are clear stamps, it was easy to see where to stamp it.
Supplies:
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs – Shine On, Patriotic Pennants |
| Paper: metallic silver, shimmer red, ODBD Winter Collection 2014 paper, |
| Ink:Â Encore ultimate metallic silver, Colorbox berrylicisous chalk ink |
| Accessories:  ODBD Sparkling Stars dies, ODBD Pennant, Pennant Row dies, Spellbinders A2 matting basics A & B dies, firecracker embossing powder,  Aegean silver embossing powder |
For my second card, I used the Snowflake Stars set along with dies from the Splendorous Stars, Shining Star, Flourished Star Pattern Background along with the Antique Labels & Borders for the greeting and some paper from the Christmas Paper 2014 collection. As Kelley said when she first debuted these dies to the team, you can make a gorgeous card with very little effort…just die cut everything and attach to your card!
I wanted just a bit of sparkle (can’t have too much sparkle for the holidays), so I heat embossed the Snowflake Stars with a glittery, silver mixed embossing powder before die cutting them. It’s not an overpowering sparkle but it goes so well with this lovely Christmas 2014 paper. This particular pattern has an ivory tint to the background so I used a pale ivory paper for my stars and background. I also used the powder for the greeting which was die cut with the Antique Label die and I used a mint blue Copic to add the border. A few extra little stars were die cut and attached on top of the stars in the background die cut.
Supplies:
| Stamps: Our Daily Bread designs – Snowflake Stars |
| Paper: ivory, ODBD Christmas Collection 2014 paper |
| Ink: Encore ultimate metallic champagne |
| Accessories: ODBD Antique Labels & Borders dies,  ODBD Splendorous Stars, Shining Star & Flourished Star Pattern dies, Spellbinders A2 matting basics A & B dies, Tuscon embossing powder, crystal, mint blue Copic marker |
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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* Sabrina * Audrey * Graciellie (Guest Designer)
Oh….my….goodness!!!!! My jaw is on the floor right now!!!! The sparkle and shimmer qualities on the 1st one have absolutely knocked me out…..wow!!!!! The embossing powder and gorgeous layered star on the 2nd looks amazing too!!!! You ROCK!! HUGS!!
OH WOW!! I was blown away with your red & silver card and all the beautiful details you put into it!! Then I scrolled down & saw your blue & ivory card and OMG…one of the most beautiful cards I’ve ever seen!! Definitely pinned that one!!
Absolutely beautiful cards. The first is my fav. I love banners, stars and red, this card has them all.
That layered star in red took my breath away…absolutely gorgeous!
The red and silver are just beautiful together, love the pretty layering on the blue card!
Julie… such beautiful samples! love the red/silver combo and design! love the ep mix on the second…
Totally beautiful!
Love the detail on your beautiful cards!
wow, these are gorgeous! I just love the colors you used on both of these.
Julie, your cards this month are just stunning!! I always love seeing what you’ve made and appreciate the inspiration I come away with – and this month is no exception. Beautiful use of the papers, love the added bling, textures and layers – all so perfectly placed. Gorgeous samples!
Hugs and Blessings,
Audrey
Oh Julie, you take my breath away. Both cards are so detailed and beautiful.
Hey Julie, the red on your first project really pops and sparkles! Love the Pennant with it too!! The soft blue, silver and white of the second card is just lovely!
WOW! I love that star of wonder. the soft blue and white with the special star . Beautiful.
Both cards are stunning! I love all the sparkle too. Great job!
Julie, these are both so gorgeous!! I really like the first one with the little banners & all the shine!!
Love how festive and elegant your cards look. You added so many little details! Hugs.
Love all those precious layers! From the amazing embossing to the darling die work! Perfection!
Oh Julie… both are sooo pretty! Love the elegance of the silver and red and the blue one is soooo pretty with your sparkly embossing powder! Gorgeous!!!!
hugs,
Grace
The first card is just dazzling, Julie! Love the metallic silver with the sparkly red…gorgeous! Your second card is so elegant! The EP is perfect with the sage color in the DP. Each starry layer adds depth and beauty…fabulous release projects!
Wowzer, Julie, I so love both of your creations!! Your creations are always so full of eye catching details and candy!! You are so talented!! Your first with the red and silver, the layering of the stars and your awesome use of embossing takes my breath away. The second is equally as gorgeous with all the stamping, layering of dies and the sheer elegance. Stunning!!
hugs,
Chris
wow, so beautiful!!!!
Very pretty and sparkly!
absolutely beautiful !!!
Wow! That “Star of wonder” card is amazing!
Julie!!!! Such gorgeous amazing cards! I am in awe once again!!!!!!!
You are so right. You can never have enough sparkle. The red card would make a great card for the men in our lives. And the star card, I’d keep for myself as it is too pretty to send. I’d frame it and put it on my mantle for all to see. Thanks for sharing.
ALL THAT SPARKLE MAKES ME WEAK IN THE KNEES!!! OMG…I can’t stop staring at it! I LOVE THIS! I think you need to move closer to me so I can A: Stamp with you and B: Borrow all your stuff. You are the BOMB!!!
Love all the fabulous layers, dimension and texture.
Beautiful Julie!! Love the red silver and white with your first card and I love the aqua one. we had similar thoughts with that one…I just love it!!
Both designs are over the top gorgeous!! Love that unique blue embossing powder and the pennant swag is so cool paired with the new stars!
Julie, both of your cards are pure gorgeousness….I love them both, but the first one took my breath away!!! Hope you have my mailing address…LOL!!!
Julie, goodness, girl, you have outdone yourself on these two absolutely gorgeous creations! Love, love, love, them both!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Pretty cards, Julie! Love all the added sparkle to the top card and layering of the dies on the bottom card!
Gorgeous!!! I love the red card and how creative it is!!! The blue ad silver card is so awesome too, love the sparkle and all the layers!!