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Saturday, January 23, 2010
This is my second post of the day, if you are here for the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team Blog Hop You are in the right place, for the Saturday Spotlight challenge, please scroll down to the next post.


Hi Everyone!! The day has finally arrived for the reveal of our new Challenge Team at Our Daily Bread Designs!!! We decided to introduce the new team with a hop/Scavenger Hunt. If you came here from America Kuhn- Cards By America you are in the right place, if not you may want to start at the beginning, at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. I am so excited to have been asked to be a part of this new venture with Our Daily Bread Designs as the Challenge Team Coordinator and work with this wonderfully talented team. What an honor to do to things I love: stamp and share my Love for the Lord!!

One blessed hopper who emails me the correct items and places to find these items will randomly be chosen to win the Light of the World stamp set!!!

Here is what you need to find on the blogs for the scavenger Hunt:
1. red ric rac
2. Psalm 28:7
3. mittens
4. damask
5. palm trees
6. daisies
7. polka dotted tea pot
(please note all items are on sidebars or heading bars and backgrounds, not in the posts themselves).



Here is the list of the challenge team members who will be participating in the Blog Hop and where the items for the scavenger hunt will be found.

Christine Okken- ChristineCreations
Natalie Dever- Dougnat Diaries
Francie Gumprecht- Francies Fancy
Sabrina Jackson- SJButterfly Dreams
Patter Cross- Triple the Scraps
America Kuhn- Cards By America
Chris Olsen- Twinkles Glow With Stamps

If you find missing links, simply check back here for the next person in the list and mention in your comment that you were not able to comment on that person's post. This is meant to be FUN FOR ALL.... NOT frustration! It's a game with a chance to win a Light Of the World Stamp set... and we understand if someone's blog is "down". Often you can try again later and get on... but if you try and can't leave a comment on someone's blog, simply tell us in your end comment who you were not able to get and we'll still enter you in the drawing!



All you have to do to be eligible to win is:
  • Complete the hop, leaving comments on each blog and returning here to tell us you have visited each blog and left a comment.
  • Email me at chrisolsenodbd@aol.com with the names of the items and the blogs you found them at. (eg. Kelley-loaf of bread)
  • Do this by Thursday Jan 28 at 8 p.m. EST
  • Check back on the Our Daily Bread designs blog on Saturday January 30 to see who the winner is!!!
Here is my creation for the hop!!! We all used the Light house stamps from Our Daily Bread Designs since the challenge will be called the Shining the Light Challenge. The stamp set above is the very first set Kelley made available in her store!!



When I made this card/calendar, I had in mind family members who are near and dear to my heart who have been going through a very difficult time. I wanted them to know that I was thinking of them. Since their hardship will end at a certain time in their life, this gives the opportunity to count down to the end. I hope this gives them peace. The image and verse is from the Light of the World Stamp set and the sentiment tag is from Praying for You. The calendar pages I printed off the internet. I wanted to keep it fairly simple and not girly since it is for a couple.

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs: Praying for you, Light Of the World
Paper: Basic Grey Marrakech, Bitter chocolate Bazill, white, SU Pacific Point
Accessories: Swirls Embossing Folder, sewing machine, Circle Spellbinder Dies, blue gems, Pacific Point Ribbon

I hope you enjoyed this creation and the hop. You are at the end and only need go to the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog, leave a comment that you have visited each of the team members and email me at chrisolsenodbd@aol.com with the names of the items and the blogs you found them at.

Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments. They are greatly appreciated. We hope to see you at our first weekly challenge on February 6 at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog.

Please scroll down to my next post for the Saturday Spotlight Challenge.

blessings,
Chris

115 comments:

Deborah Saaranen said...

Chris, Congratulations on being the coordinator for the newest, bestest challenge team out there!!! I can't wait to see what you gals have up your sleeves!

What a fantastic idea here...this little calendar is just perfect for a desktop or kitchen counter...Wow!

Stef H said...

oh i love it! who wouldn't love a calendar like that sitting on their craft desk - or any desk for that matter. absolutely fabulous!

hugs :)

Francie G. said...

This is fabulous, Chris! Love this idea! This would be a great project for me to share at our family reunion! So beautifully done!

I'm so excited to be on this wonderful team with all you talented ladies! Thanks so much for everything! Hugs

Crystal said...

Chris girl this is absolutely GORGEOUS I LOVE the blue and the layout with the circle on top looks amazing!!!! I LOVE this, its over the top beautiful!!!! Have a lovely weekend big hugs!

Patter Cross said...

I just LOVE this! I really need to make some! Thanks for the great idea. It is gorgeous, and I know your family will appreciate it. And thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you and the rest of the team. I am MORE than excited. Blessings,

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Chris,
Your work is inspirational. It's a joy to visit and find creations like this.
Lord bless,
Fiona x

Dawn said...

Fabulous Chris! I love these calendars you've been doing!
Congrats on coordinating the Challenge team!

Cheryl said...

Oh Chris, this is just lovely, and will definitely give them peace...what a thoughtful idea! Love those blues and may have to case this!

America said...

This is an adorable idea and so very pretty to look at year round!!! Love these soothing colors!! Fab idea -so TFS! :) Im very happy to be a part of this fabulous CT that will totally ROCK!!!! :) Thanks for the awesome opportunity to work alongside you! :)

Unknown said...

Love this, it's because I came here that I came on the blog hop. love this stamp set too!

Love Dawn xx

Marley said...

Stunning card/calendar!! looks amazing.. big hugs Marley

MiamiKel said...

Hi ~ that was an amazing hop! It was so inspirational and it was refreshing to see all the different takes on the beautiful stamp set! I love your calendar, too - it's such a terrific project and you've done a great job with the coloring, the color choice and the CB background - so sweet! TFS & Blessings to all :)

Anonymous said...

Now this is just one GORGEOUS looking calendar!! I love it!! The image and the colors are just fabulous!! Enjoy your weekend sweetie!! BIG HUGS

freida said...

What an inspiring hop this has been! :) I LOVE how you used this GORGEOUS set...SOOO CREATIVE! FABULOUS color and design!

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

Chris this is so beautiful! I am going to case it for my MIL - it is perfect for her! Thanks for the inspiration - you so totally ROCK!

Peggy Maier said...

Neat idea for a calendar - never thought of that. Thanks for the inspiration!

Shirley N said...

This is so stunning Chris! Your colors are beautiful and it does portray a peaceful feeling and I know your family will love it.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

This is just wonderful, Chris! I love your desk calendar and the colors are terrific.

Jodie from Oz said...

Chris, fabulous calendar, the colours and sentiment is beautiful. hugs Jodie from Oz

Terri said...

LOVE the calendar design! Absolutely beautiful!

Nannieflash said...

Hi Chris, I love your calendar it really is quite awesome. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

Anonymous said...

Chris, this is beautiful.

Yvonne Hagane said...

Your calendar card is absolutely gorgeous, Chris! Fabulous work!!

Anonymous said...

What fun to do this hop! Meeting the new designers, the easy scavenges, and great ideas. Looks like a great team and am looking forward to seeing what they do in the future.Thanks for all you do!

ChristineCreations said...

Chris - this is beautiful! The blues with the verse overstamped and the fantastic calendar are wonderful. And it will be a very special gift for your extended family. Beautiful and kind-hearted :)

Thanks for the fun fearless leader!

Vickie Kertz said...

Love the desk calendar. The color you picked is striking. TFS

Sandra H. said...

Very, very nice work Chris!! Love the blue color!!

Angelwood said...

Chris, this is a lovely calendar. Perfect for a hubby's desk at work (not too girly). Another project for me to try :o). Congrats on being the ODBD coordinator - so well deserved! I do love the images they have there. hugs, Angela

Lorelie Kim said...

Please send me your calendar at 123 Pleasant Ville....LOL! Love it, Chris!!

Anonymous said...

Totally beautiful and creative!
Chelsea

Anonymous said...

What a neat blog hop! I love your card/calendar -- very creative and beautiful.

Gwen said...

This is just gorgeous, I love the colors you used. The calendar is so cute! Great project!

Deb Neerman said...

Gorgeous, Chris! Love this beautiful shade of blue you used. What a beautiful calendar project!

Anonymous said...

Chris, your display on OCC today is lovely! Thanks for being a guest designer!

Kim P said...

Very nice gift idea...and I love the pacific point color...perfect with this set!

EFY said...

What a pretty calendar, but what a better idea ~ encouraging someone. Love that! Blessings!

JoAnn said...

I have truly enjoyed this hop. I love your project. A calendar was a great idea with that stamp. Great Job.

MarieMc said...

Great idea - card and calendar together! Beautiful card!

Sabrina Jackson said...
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Sabrina Jackson said...

Chris, this is so gorgeous. I love everything about. Thank you so very much for all of your hard work that went into this challenge hop. You are the BEST. Looking forward to all of the things to come. Hugs and blessings, Sabrina (having a hard time with posting on your blog today...sorry about the deleted comment)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card/calendar you have made and what a great idea too. Thanks for sharing.

Kristen H said...

This is so pretty, and the sentiment is wonderful.. I love your Christian inspired pieces. So nice. My mother's friend once told me "YOU may be the only Bible that some people ever read". That really stuck with me. What a wonderful way to witness your faith.

Love,
Kristen

kiwimeskreations said...

Great concept and beautiful presentation!! Well done!!

Irene said...

What a clever idea...it is absolutely beautiful!

Trish said...

The card and calendar together are such a nice idea!

seamom said...

How clever! I really like the idea of a smaller desk type calendar. AND it is beautiful! The color scheme, the perfect stitching, the layout design - all of it! Truly both lovely and useful, and it will be in view always, too.

Annette Bowes said...

Beautiful calender Chris, love the blue colours and gorgeous stitching, will truly be loved by the recipient, off the begining of the hop, take careX:)

Danni said...

Beautiful! Love the colors!

Lori said...

Chris, this is a beautiful calendar. The simplicity of the verse stamped over the lighthouse is so elegant! Congratulations, looking forward to the challenges!

cheryl said...

wow simply stunning,love those papers and as for your detail perfection hun,love that calender too hugs cheryl xxx

Peajay said...

Beautiful calender! Thank you for showing how to use the stamps on something other than a card!

Caroljenks said...

Gorgeous calendar Chris :)

Great Blog-hop too.....and I love the prize :)

Carol x

Teresa said...

a great idea for happys for Sunday School class
thanks

Grace said...

Chris you pulled off a great hop!!! Congratulations on getting the team running smoothly and your calendar project is just awesome!!! I love the lined lighthouse and the blue/white color comob!!!Just fantastic!!!

Maria Matter said...

what a fabulous project, it's beautiful Chris! would be a delight to look at on any desk!!!
Blessings, Maria

Chris S. said...

This is a lovely thought and a great gift. The blue is calming and the lighthouse is strong and of course, casting its light for all to see. Thanks for the ministry of sharing your art and God's message.

Unknown said...

Love this calendar, it is great and a wonderful idea .......Congrats on the team....

mekei said...

ooh, this is sooooo very nice. great project. beautiful look. and i am so glad to see the other great ideas to use my new big kick and embossing folders. thanks.

Sherry said...

How gorgeous and unique. love it

Sammi said...

This is gorgeous...and I love your reason for making it!
(hugs) Sammi

Trish said...

This is beautiful and such a thoughtful gift! TFS!

Cheryl said...

WOW so very beautiful and so inspiring!!! Love what you do with these stamps!! Congrats on becoming challenge team co-ordinator!!
hugs xx

Lynne Phelps said...

Lovely idea, and what a fun scavenger hunt this has been! Beautiful calendar.

Doni said...

Wow! What an awesome idea! Great job with the calendar and I love the colors! What a nice gift!
Doni Hall

AK Donna M said...

Lovely card/calendar. I enjoy seeing new projects and this combination is a great idea which could be used for many events.

sharing stamping said...

Hi Chris, What a great idea, I love how you've done this and encorporated a calender. the embossed swirls really make you feel like you are at sea.

Unknown said...

I love the calendar. Such a fabby idea. THe blues are beaurtiful. I adore the new stamp and verse. Thanks for letting me know about the spotlight. Yay!
Blessings,
Kiim xXx

Anonymous said...

Oh Chris!

Thank you for putting the anonymous feature in your comment profile choice! You certainly had that done quickly.

I love, love, love this piece of functional art. And, I am sure your family will LOVE and appreciate you for making it for them.

I think you have discovered your Christmas Gift for some of the people in your life!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Dawn F. said...

I love the calender idea. Thanks for sharing. Dawn F.

Robyn said...

A wonderful daily reminder that you are being prayed for! Great idea Chris! Thanks for sharing.

Beverly Bohannon said...

Beautiful easel card! Thanks for sharing!!

Beverly

Anonymous said...

I thoroughly enjoyed your blog hop. God speaks to us in mysterious ways, right?! Really like the calendar.
Betty

Ms. Jen said...

What an absolutely neat idea for a calendar! I really need one of those on my desk!

Tina said...

Gorgeous, as always! So thoughtful and sweet.

P Myers said...

What a great idea. I love the color too, so soothing.

strawberry fields said...

Gorgeous calendar Chris. So pretty!
Fiona x

GrannyCharlotte said...

Chris: Love the calendar idea. This would make wonderful gifts. Thanks for sharing.

Riet said...

Ohhhh wowww Chris,what beautiful card.

Hugs Riet.xx

annieb said...

Well, blue is my favorite color, and then you wowed me with the calendar too. TFS Lovely job all the way around.

Anonymous said...

Amazing what different people have done with the same stamp set. Thanks for the great ideas, esp the calender

Anonymous said...

Chris what a great idea using a calendar on your card. Great keepsake, thanks for sharing such a cool idea.

mjpsew said...

What a great idea...love your creation

Rene said...

HI Chris, I love your little calendar, great colours.
Rene from OZ xo

Chrisd said...

I think your calendar is a wonderful way to share a beautifully stamped image. This wold be a keepsake for sure!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful calendar card. I have a couple of "guy" birthdays coming . I will use your idea. Thanks for sharing.

Berny

Anonymous said...

I have posted on all the blogs. And sending e-mail today.
Berny

evelynn said...

Love the blog hop. thanks for a chance to win this beautiful stamp set.
Evelynn

Mary Lou said...

Hi Chris~~ beautious card/calendar. Just love the color choice and I always admire your stitching capabilities :) I am still enjoying my christmas winnings you sent me (Lucky me!!) I shared it with alot of family & friends:-)))) Great blog hop and thanks for your inspiration!!
God Bless
Mary Lou

Mickie said...

Truly magnificent.

Lovely Linda said...

Hi Chris - this is gorgeous - this would be my all time favourite ODBD stampset and you have created such an amazing calendar with it!! I love this - your colouring is gorgeous and the card fabulous, no surprises there though! Congratulations on leading the ODBD Challenge Team - you are a shning light my friend!! Looking forward to the challenges in the weeks to come! {{{hugs}}}

Gloria Westerman said...

this is such a great idea......love it....and your layout is awesome....thank you for sharing this with us.....

Unknown said...

Thanks Chris----This is absolutely beautiful. What a great idea and use of the set. Cheri

Pam said...

I just love the way you used the stamp set to make a calander. Great idea!!

Kathy Jones said...

Chris you totally ROCKED this!!!! WOW - love the colour combo and the calendar looks awesome on the easel card!!!!

Debbie said...

love the calendar idea the the blue matches perfectly

Donna said...

I love the calender. Your colors are beautiful

Andrea, said...

Oh this is fabulous, great colours

Matildy Jane Designs said...

What a neat idea! Hope you don't mind if a do a version of my own from this! Blessings to you and I LOVE the new challenge!

Anonymous said...

Simply beautiful colors; outstanding design. Have totally enjoyed the bloghop.
Peace. Becky

Anonymous said...

The card/calendar is a great idea. I love the beautiful blue accentuated with the black.
I love your card!
Evette Rice

evetterice@aol.com

gsylucy58 said...

what a beautiful and fun calender what a greta idea

melv said...

I like the calendar but LOVE the sparrow card. That is one of my favorite songs and your card is a nice reminder that we can cut things in half....the circles are so nice the way you have them.

lhalnan said...

I love the idea and the blue color.

Jessica G. said...

Awesome desk calendar, my friend! Beautiful image, perfect verse and wonderful tecchnique to display them all!!

Sorry to hear about your fall this weekend; hope the soreness goes away soon!

PatsyB said...

the more I see them, the more I love the calendar cards! I have a feeling I am going to have to break down and try to make one. Your card was all I needed to inspire me! Thanks

C said...

Congratulations to all the talented ladies on the DT. Can't wait to see what's in store. Loving this calendar card. Thanks for the inspiration!

stampin at the lake said...

What a wonderful card. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Fab calendar! I love it!

Ellen said...

Absolutely love your easel card(?). Never would have thought of using it as a calendar.

Jeannie said...

Love the calendar! Where did you get the pages? Beautiful coloring as usual! (Can I say that I'm proud of you?! LOL!) Love you sis!

paperpourri said...

Love the idea of a calendar. I also think the blue/black combo is great. I've enjoyed visiting all the ODBD Challenge Team Blogs this morning - great way to spend a day off from work. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Sue D said...

Great calendar--would make a wonderful gift.

Angella D. Crockett said...

Chris, this is so awesome!!! Gorgeous colors and I love the entire design! You are doing a fabulous job as Challenge Team Coordinator!!!! God Bless!!

Janet said...

Boy, I am loving your great calendar using this stamp set. Very creative! This has been a fun hop. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Lucy :) said...

stunning calendar - I love the way you have overstamped the image with the words - it's simple yet so very classy!

Great blog - one which I only found via the blog hop & one I'll be checking back again to :)

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