Thursday, October 1, 2015

ODBD October New Release

Happy October, friends! This month, Our Daily Bread Designs has released some stunning Christmas inspired stamps sets and coordinating dies.


For my first project, I have repurposed a bag from a store at our local mall. The colour of the bag is a perfect match for Christmas Collection 2014, and it was easy to go from there.


I wanted to emphasize the gold flourishes in the paper, so I chose gold as an accent colour for the rest of the bag. I used a gold paint pen to edge the tag - it's so easy to do and adds a huge impact.


This large tag is another easy touch for the gift bag. I cut out the pennant shaped base and used a small circle die to cut the hole where I wanted the ribbon to come through. This is a great technique for any larger shape to turn it into a tag. To finish it off, I used super fine detail gold embossing powder to stamp this ornament from Delightful Decorations and cut it out using the coordinating Delightful Decorations die. Easy peasy!

stamps; delightful decorations (odbd)
paper; christmas collection 2014 (odbd)
ink; versamark (tsukineko)
accessories; delightful decorations die set (odbd), gold paint pen (marvy uchida), gold cord (really reasonable ribbon), white ribbon (offray), baby buntings, classic circles sm (spellbinders)

My next project is quick and easy, clean and simple. I know the more intricate and highly detailed cards are simply divine and so satisfying to create, but sometimes I need to put a card together quickly as we are nearly on the way out the door and my stash is neglected.


I created this card knowing that sometimes, a little quick inspiration is key. The drama and appeal for this card comes from the contrast between the flourished white overlay on a sparkly background.


I cut out green cardstock using the largest die from Delightful Decorations and inked it completely using versamark. Then, I poured a thick layer of irridescent embossing powder and heat set it.


I just couldn't get a picture that does this ornament justice. The contrast between the stunning gold paper from Christmas Collection 2015, green and white is really quite spectacular.

paper; christmas collection 2015 (odbd), green, white cardstock (unknown)
ink; versamark (tsukineko)
accessories; delightful decorations dies (odbd), hologram highlights (disc), white ribbon (SU!)

Prize Information: - 
Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store, to be used toward the purchase of ODBD Stamps found in the "ODBD stamps column" of the website just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until October 2, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. EDT to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on October 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Sandee * Julie * Cathy * Amy * Dawn * Lori RobinT. * Lisa * Angie * Chris * Grace * Sabrina 

Silke * America * Loretta * Robin C.

31 comments:

Angella D. Crockett said...

Such a beautiful gift bag....what a great idea!! Love the clean design on the card too! Fabulous job on both!! HUGS!!

Grace said...

Both projects are beautiful Loretta! I especially love the gift bag idea! Perfect use of the ornament and sentiment!!!

KarinsArtScrap said...

Loretta elegant and beautiful bag and a beautiful card.
Gr Karin

Maria said...

Beautiful card and bag

Lorraine said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. The gift bag is a wonderful way to repurpose something we often throw away.

Donna DeWitt said...

Always needs ideas to jazz up a gift bag, so pretty! Love your card as well. Thanks for sharing with us!

Unknown said...

I love making bags!! They are so much fun! And love the quick CAS card at the bottom. Sometimes all you need is a light touch to make something fabulous.

Dorothy S said...

Oh so beautiful! Ilike the card, but I have to say the gift bag is definitely eye -catching,

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Both of your creations are beautiful Loretta!! I especially love your use of the ornament on the gift bag. What a clever and beautiful use of the ornament. Gorgeous color too!
hugs,
Chris

April said...

These are beautiful! Great job!

Sarosa said...

I've always found gold difficult to show up well in photos, so I can well believe your second card is even better than it appears. But wow, the gift bag is terrific! I'm looking for inspiration for gift bags this Christmas, so I am so glad you posted it!

Unknown said...

Very elegant gift bag!
Loving the variety of ideas!

DJreflections said...

I especially liked your gift bag. Very nice... and the one who receives it will be so blessed to have it! Love these ornaments!

Sue D said...

Beautiful gift bag and I like your card design.

Regena said...

love ur gift bag!!

Gina said...

Beautiful. I absolutely love the gift bag. Great work!

UTs Hobby Time said...

What a beautiful and elegant creations, simple yet very effective. Love the Christmas ornaments.

Pages with Paula said...

What a beautiful gift bag! Your card is cute. Thanks for sharing. Paula

Dawn said...

Great idea, a lovely gift bag! And such a pretty CAS card too!!

Peggy said...

What a beautiful bag. A super great ideal. I will have to keep my eye open for bags now. Your card is simple yet very pretty.
Thank you for sharing

Bunny said...

The gift bag is so pretty. The papers, the dies and the sentiment. Love the little stars you added along with the gold cord and white ribbon. I love the simplicity of the second card. The beautifully tied bow, the papers and the ornament. Wonderful.

Berina RGA said...

Love the card and the bag.. Beautiful ornament die cut!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Pattie J. said...

a very nice idea to make the gift bag with the note card. And the ornament card is perfect for the gift bag...well done...thanks for sharing.

Kris B said...

Such a pretty gift bag! Love the CAS ornament card! Wonderful job!

Sherry said...

love both projects!! I really like how you decorated the gift bag!!

Robin said...

Great idea to repurpose a gift bag Loretta! Love the simplicity of your projects and your color choices are perfect to showcase the ornaments!

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh! gift bags, how great is that. And the green on the card is so nice.

Robin Clendenning said...

Love your cute little gift bag! What a great idea!
On your card I love the glitter bg of the ornament, so pretty!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Both are wonderful, Loretta! Your gift bag looks like a gift in itself. Love the colors! And your CAS card would be perfect for a last minute project.

Cathymac said...

Both release projects are beautiful, Loretta! LOVE the gift bag…the person who receives it will treasure the bag as much as the gift inside! Your CAS card is beautiful….love the sparkle showing through the ornament overlay! Hugs, my friend!

Silke Ledlow said...

Great CAS designs Loretta! Love the gift bag idea!

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