Happy New Year! Welcome to the January Our Daily Bread designs Release “Taking a Leap of Faith” Blog Hop!
If you arrived here from the ODBD Blog then you are in the right place! If not you should go to the Our Daily Bread designs Blog to start from the beginning so you don’t miss anything! The Hop will run from 8am Eastern Jan. 1 to 8pm Jan 2. The winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Jan. 3. There will be 5 prizes. Kelley has very generously offered to give five prizes of YOUR CHOICE of one set!!! The prizes are hidden on various blogs along the hop, so it is important that you visit and comment on each one!
The hardest part of my card was taking a picture of it, lol. With all the metallic/mirror finish card stock and glittery bling, my camera really wigged out on most of the pics. I don’t usually do a lot of glittery metallics, but New Year’s is a perfect time to bring on the bling! And it was a lot fun, as well. All of the glittery fronds, the ribbon and even the houndstooth mirror card stock came from the Christmas clearance isles at Michael’s. The silver card stock for the butterfly and sentiment is a recycled/repurposed foil lid from a container. I stamped them with Stazon and on the butterfly, added a touch of color with some Sharpies. It was cut with the matching butterfly die available only at ODBD.
On the sentiment, I used a Spellbinders circle die and my brand new Grand Calibur. What a wonderful machine! I added the fronds and a bow then arranged the layers on a lavender 5.5 x 4.25 card.
From here, hop on over to Angie’s Blog. I know she’ll have something wonderful for you! Thanks for stopping by and have a Blessed and Prosperous New Year!
Supplies:
stamps: ODBD – Faith, Single Butterly
paper: lavender, mirror finish houndstooth & purple (Michael’s $ bin)
ink: Stazon black
accessories: ODBD Butterfly die, Spellbinders circle die, Grand Calibur machine, ribbon & glitter fronds (also from Michael’s), small butterfly punch (All Night Media), Sharpies
I would have never thought that each of the elements you used would result in such a beautiful card! I especially like the fact that you used “spend thrift” items that when combined created a stunning card. I
Happy New Year!
Cathie
Happy New Year! What a lovely card. I love how the bow mimics the butterfly shape.
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So beautiful ! So inspiring ! Butterflies make me want to take wings and soar ! Purple is my favorite color – in all shades – so this card really spoke to my hearrt & soul…thank you !
I have never thought of using foil from a container! What a clever, practical idea to obtain such an artistic result. Thank you!
I’ll bet this card is even more wonderous in person. A great inspiration!
didn’t realize how tired i was getting of red, green and white cards. all the sparkly purple colors and the butterfly are perfect to celebrate this new year. thank you.
What a beautiful card! I love the intense colors.
This card is gorgeous. I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card–love the butterfly and the verse.
This is lovely. I love the verse.
BEAUTIFUL! love the colors and the scripture is one of my favs! Blessings in 2011
Lovely! I just love the butterfly set.
Wow! I love the purple and silver, that butterfly is beautiful. Great combined with the glittery fronds : ) I’m excited, more butterfly stamps & a die cut!
Yeah! I love the color purple and the techniques you used. Beautiful job!
I love the colours, lavender is one I use a lot. I like the whole card.
Happy New Year
I love this! Purple is my favorite color and you rocked it girl!
Wow how awesome and sparkly!!!
Nice card but a little too flashy for my taste. I have friends who would love it
Just beautiful! One rarely sees the color of lavender or purples used much so this card really stand out.
Love the glitz and glam of your card. I love using purple too!
love the butterflies all
thanks for sharing
Love all the beautiful purples here. Lovely
Love the colors and al the texture – beautiful card!
Love your card! The metallics are truly wonderful and that coming from someone who normally doesn’t like the look. You did an awesome job!
Wow! The colors are beautiful on your card!
Julie~ I love how perfectly this verse sings along with this new image! Beautiful!
WOW! Outstanding artwork!
Absolutely Gorgeous!!
Fabulous ! Great color for the New Year card. Butterflies have always been my favorite. Thanks for a great idea.
Beautiful card!
A fabulous card, Julie – two of my favourite things, glitz and the colour purple.
Love it! This is a great card!
Wow! The colors are amazing, and I love how the butterfly die cut makes “cutting out” this image so easy.
This card is a winner! Awesome colors and the butterfly is a must have!
An absolutely gorgeous card. You outdid yourself!
I love the colors of this card, it is beautful!
Kate
Love your color combo. Your card is beautiful
Amazing Card! Love everything about it. Since I have been recycling since I was a little child I especially love that you used the recycled foil lid it such a beautiful way.
Blessings Bernie
So pretty!! Beautiful butterfly, elegant card!!
Love the glitz! Fun card.
Wow, this is such a breathtaking and beautiful card. All my favorite things – God’s Word (Ecc. 3:11), lavendar, and butterflies. A great way to welcome the new year. Many Blessings!
Love it, Julie, just so beautifully blingaliscious!!
What an amazing card! With all it’s sparkle it is just right for the New Year’s & a new start. I really like how you re-purposed items for a new use too.
Gorgeous purple – love this set
Wow…I have not been to this blog, however what a treat have I found! I am loving that butterfly. And you are so right, bring on the bling…and beautifully you did!
Oh wow! This isn’t a card, it’s a piece of art! It’s absolutely beautiful. I love purple, so that makes it even more gorgeous.
Love the bling. Really brightens up what is a dreary, rainy day here at home.
Julie, I can tell this is a real stunner in person! All the sparkle and shine and texture…..thanks for showing off the new stamps so beautifully.
Dina
The purple is so striking on your card. A great color choice!
This is a jaw dropper! I love the lavender and grey. who would have thought these colors could be so opulent. Just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing
Sharon L
love the use of color and that stamp is just perfect.
As a butterfly fan, I am in awe of your card. Great job.
Candy
You never cease to amaze me with the beautiful cards you make. This one is no exception. Stunning
Purple and silver are fabulous together! Your card is inspiring!
Gorgeous card…love purple and love butterflies..thank you for sharing!
Julie:
I love your card. Butterflies are a favorite of mine. And the houndstooth mirror card, WOW!!!
M. Fulcher
This design is STUNNING! I’m a purple freak and a butterfly fanatic, as well as a glitter gal, so I absolutely LOVE THIS!! Thank you for blessing me with such creativity!!
I love the butterfly…my favorite to stamp!!
Wow! Loved the way you were able to use the bling to make the card look elegant and not gaudy.
I love the shiny metalic paper with the purple. The butterfly is perfect!
Wow, what a great way to start out the new year! Love the metal look, and the whole card is fabulous.
Beautiful card.
Wow. I just love butterflies and the different colors of purple. The bling is lovely. What a beautiful card.
Happy New Year, Julie~
This is such an incredible card! I love the lavendar through out the card! It’s a highly underused color in my opinion! I really love the repurposed foil from a lid…which metamorphized into a beautiful and delicate butterfly! What a transformation!
Thank you for sharing this with us! Wonderful!
He IS Able,
Traci S.
I love this card – especially the colors. Simply stunning
What a gorgeous card. All the glittery shine and a butterfly to boot. Very pretty.
This card is beautiful. I love the color. Great job.
Beautiful! Love the colors! My favorite verse.
Very pretty card.
Absolutely stunning Julie! I love the colors you used and Sharpie? Ingenious! Love everything about it! So excited about this new set!
Oh that is just beautiful! I LOVE the colors!
Wow. Love purple and butterflies. Great card.
Absolutely beautiful card. I love the color and the paper used.
Susan
Lovely butterflies–love this stamp and die.
H, it is lovely! your skills are obvious. Your choices unique! I hope someday to be able to make something so grand. One question, how do you mail these cards?? Thank you for your contribution!