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Hello and welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs February Release Blog Hop! If you came here from the Our Daily Bread Designs blog you are in the right place. If not, you may want to start there ....There are prizes and a hidden scripture verse along the way.

We, the "bread basket" are so excited to share these gorgeous new sets!!! I
personally love birds and spring so these sets are right up my ally. The images and coordinating verses are a real treat for the eyes. The team has lots of fab creations to share with you so we hope you will...grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down to enjoy the hop !

This month there will be Three Blessed Winners...who will each receive a $15 Gift Certificate to the Our Daily Bread Designs store to go towards a purchase of stamps of your choice! Winners will be randomly chosen.

During the hop, the design team will be creating a bible verse. Collect each word or words in order from each blog and you will know what it is.


You have until Thurs. Feb 4th at 8:00PM EST to complete the requirements to be eligible to win. Winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Monday, Feb. 8th. Hopping to the blogs in order will help you find what the scripture verse more easily. If for some reason a link is not working, the order of the hop and the links are posted on the Our Daily Bread designs blog.

Here is what you need to do to be eligible to win:
1. Hop from blog to blog in the order, writing down the secret words you will see in the design team members posts, and leaving a comment on each blog.

2. Return to the Our Daily Bread Designs blog and leave a comment that you completed the hop and left comments for each designer.

3. Email Grace the secret words you found (in order) .... they will spell out a Scripture verse. (the email is posted on the Our Daily Bread designs Blog.

4. For an extra chance to win, send Grace another email telling her the Scripture reference where the verse can be found. You must her a second email and not combine your answers in one email in order to qualify for an extra chance to win.

Here are my creations for today's hop:

These fun sets are not only good for cards but for altered projects as well!! I so love cardinals and I thoroughly enjoyed making this lantern using the Sing For Joy stamp set that is being released today!!

The image is colored in copics and then I applied Crystal Lacquer to give it a sheen and more durability. The lantern I purchased at Michael's in the bridal department. The candle inside is a flickering battery operated tea light candle. The snow on the top is Snow Tex. A few pine branches, grapevine, flowers, and spanish moss and wah lah, finished. My girls loved this so much they thought it would be a fun night light in their bedroom.


Lantern Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs-Sing for Joy stamp set
Accessories: Crystal Effects, spanish moss, pine branches (faux), grapevine, battery operated tea light, lantern from Bridal department at Michaels

This second project is a mailbox I made using Lau
ren Meader's Lunch box template. I altered it to look like a mailbox instead. The image is a combination of the Sing for Joy and You will find Refuge stampsets. I masked the chickadee and used the pine surrounding the cardinal to surround the chickadee. The image is colored with copics. The sentiment is from the New Release Nest.
Mailbox recipe:
template: lunch box from Lauren Meader at Paper Trey Inc.
Stamps: All Our Daily Bread Designs- Nest (sentiment) Sing for Joy, You will find Refuge
Paper: SU-Sweet Always, Imaginescence-Fairest of them All, Bitter Chocolate, White
Accessories: May Arts Pink Satin Ribbon with grossgrain edge, brown satin ribbon, jumbo eyelet, Martha Stewart Mega Heart Border Punch, soft swirls embossing folder from Cuttlebug, Lattice Spellbinders die, Circle Spellbinders dies, Nursery Tales Soft pink trim

Lastly is a card I created for a couple of friends of ours who just closed on a new house this past week. I used the New Release Nest. The image is colored with copics, all the dies are from Fleur De Lis and Lattlice Pendant Spellbinders Sets.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs: Nest
Paper: Origins from Basic Grey, Bitter Chocolate, Celery Green
Accessories: Fleur De Lis Spellbinders, Lattice Pendant Spellbinders, May Arts light green Satin ribbon with Grosgrain Edge, sewing machine, Bow Easy, ZVA Creative Pearls
My secret words:

And Jesus

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my creation. For more inspiration, please hop to the next stop Grace.

Have a blessed Day!

Chris

174 comments:

Dawn said...

oh Chris!! thes are just PHENOMENAL projects! I'm in awe at the work you put into them, they're just fabulous girl!!!

Susan M said...

Beautiful mail box!The colours are stunning!

Connie M. said...

These are just stunning, Chris! You have so rocked the 3D projects with these set! WOW!!

Cheryl said...

OMG you never cease to amaze me,your creations are gorgeous!!! And such a beautiful night light for your girls!!
Hugs xx

Doni said...

Cool Chris! I've been looking forward to the new releases and can tell they're fabulous! Your projects are great! Lots of work and great ideas!

Crystal said...

GORGEOUS Chris, WOW what amazing projects and beautiful card!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!!! I LOVE what you did with the lantern!!! GORGEOUS Sweetie!

Grace said...

Wow Chris!!! Your projects are all wonderful as always.... and I see you have been busy in the early morning hours too!!! Love the nest card as well! You never cease to amaze me my friend!!! Wow on all three!!! I am without words!

Angelwood said...

Your projects are all so beautiful! Love how you've decorated your lantern and your ODBD mailbox is stunning! Such beautiful details and wonderful color choices! You are awesome! hugs, Angela

Sabrina Jackson said...

Chris, Chris, Chris, girl, you have outdone yourself with these AMAZING creations!!! WOW!
The mailbox....awesome, the lantern beyond gorgeous and the card {sigh} yummolicious! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Carol Hurlock said...

Wow Chris....everything is phenomenal. And oh my gosh...I just love that little fellow...geez he speaks to my heart!!! Someday, I really hope that I could be as good as you with my paper crafting. You are the epitome of perfection.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}

Debi said...

Wow Chris they are all so lovely! Love the lantern and the mail box and the card too! You have totally rocked these sets!

Anonymous said...

they are wonderful! New at this, Love all your inspirations!!

sally

Tina said...

Oh my Chris, everything is absolutely gorgeous! So detailed and spectacular.

Migdalia said...

Luv your projects! Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wow totally awesome projects,Chris. Wonderful work on them all and love them all too.

Silke Ledlow said...

GORGEOUS!!! OMG GF your projects are fabo!!! Love each and everyone!!! Hugs ~S~

Beth Ann said...

I love the lantern & mail box. What great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I love all your projects but I really like the last card, the colors are just perfect.
Kate

marcelle schauer said...

the lantern is great, the colors so vivid. Wonderful job

Patti J said...

These are just stunning, Chris, as always! Love your work - thanks for sharing, and God Bless!!!

Gloria Westerman said...

This is gorgeous.....I will be back to scope this out...thank you for sharing this with us....

dolcreations said...

Oh my goodness Chris...your creativity is just outstanding! I love the latern and the mailbox is just too darn adorable! I love the little flag you placed on there as well! wow..you are one talented lady! I am going to have to go back and check out your beautiful projects some more!

difrac said...

I love your projects, I will have to come and visit again.

Anneke klerks said...

Ohhhh Cris
what Beautyfullll

anneke

scrappingnana said...

Your projects are awesome. Very creative, thanks for sharing.

Rosella said...

I'm waiting for my coffee to get done, but am starting this hop which is going to be fantastic. I can tell. Your projects are absolutely fabulous!

Merla said...

Awesome work, it is evident that a great deal of work and attention to detail went into this.

Judy W. said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful creaations!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work, I love the mail box
carole

Tracy said...

Egg-cellent creations, sorry had to do it! I love your creations they are truly stunning.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sharon said...

Your creations are wonderful! I especially like the red bird. I follow your blog and find it so inspirational.

Peggy said...

Love the way you altered the lunchbox to look like a mailbox. Super!
Blessings,
Peggy

Becky E. said...

Loved all three of your creations, Chris. Good job.
Becky E.

Diane said...

My first blog hop participation....Woo Hoo!! Your projects are beautiful. I absolutely must buy that Fleur de lis border. That's a great card.

Karen said...

I love your projects....I love anything with birds. Your coloring on the Cardinal is beautiful, I know how hard it is the color with reds!
Thanks for the wonderful blog. I will be back!
Karen

Karen W said...

Both projects and the card are just stunning but the mail box is over the top awesome!

Ms. Jen said...

Wowza Chris! I love them all, but especially that mailbox. So detailed and gorgeous.

Stef H said...

wow! i am speechless - again. i'll just bet your home could be showcased in a magazine too!

hugs :)

Jean said...

Your creations are lovely! I love the birds and your use of them in your projects and the card is gorgoeous! Jean

Marilyn said...

Your projects are beautiful! I especially love what you did with the lantern.

Angel said...

Chris, I love ALL 3 of these projects. I just LOVE bird stamps so these ODBD sets are right up my alley. I miss ODBD and the DT. {{hugs}}

Becky said...

Your creations are just stunning, the colors and coloring is fabulous.

Sarastamps said...

Love the creations!!

Deb Neerman said...

Omigosh, Chris, these are all so fabulous! WoW! Love the card ... but that lantern is a stand-out!

Mary L. said...

Love them all!!!

Clarinda said...

Love your blog!

Dani said...

Your projects are stunning. I love the stamp sets. Dani

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Chris,
These projects are beautifully crafted. They are gorgeous.
Hope you don't mins a Scot joining in the Hop.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Anonymous said...

Your projects are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

WOW! Incredible creations, Chris! Stunning details... love everything!
Chelsea

Kathy O said...

I love your projects..all three. "The Nest" card is perfect for a new residence; whether it is a house, apartment, assistant living, etc. It fits any situation! Your designs are wonderful!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

What an amazing collection of projects, Chris! I'm just at a loss for words. You always have such beautiful 3D projects and these are wonderful.

Juliana said...

Beautiful creations!!!
My favorite is the "new nest" card!!!
Everything is beautifully done!

Remigia Poulo said...

Love your projects. Great detail work. Thanks for sharing.

**Milu** said...

Hi Chris
lovely card !
really nice colors
I used to buy from u on e-bay
love,**Milu**

Emily said...

Awwww....adorable!!! Love your work!

Anonymous said...

Whoa Chris, these are lovely girl!! I love all the detail work, simply beautiful!
--Hugs Becca

theneon said...

Hi Chris! I didn't come for the blog -- I simply came on my own to see what you've been up to -- and you have certainly been up to a lot of beautiful creativity in this new year. Awesome work -- the lantern is amazing, the lunchbox fab, and the card is number one worthy and a great one for new homeowners!

Denise said...

WOW, These are all so Stunning, Gorgeous, Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing these very creative & awesome creations.
Aloha & Hugs,
Denise

ellepaulette said...

So beautiful!!! Thank you for the wonderful inspirations!!

Anonymous said...

Lovely! Thanks for great ideas!

Peggy Maier said...

Love the little birds & the snow looks so realistic!

Jackie said...

Love the nest card, such a cute idea!

christi said...

the mailbox is cute but i love all of the elements you used on the card.
c

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

Chris, your cards and projects are always so beautiful! TFS!

Bertha Warner said...

Love the birds and the way you nestled them in the pine boughs.

meemee48 said...

Loved your creative projects with the birds, especially the mail box. It was a WOW!

Christy said...

Very nice dimensional projects!

Nellie said...

Beuatiful projects and card Chris! Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs, Nellie.

Anonymous said...

Oh my! You out did yourself on the mailbox. So much detail! Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing.
Sheila A

Kerri said...

LOVE the lantern and the mailbox, and the colors you used on the card are just GORGEOUS!!! You are awesome, girl!

Lisa said...

I love the mailbox and the card. I really like the DP on the card and the Spellbinders medallion, and I love the work you did on the mailbox. The lantern is also very pretty, but the other two are my favorites.

cedarrapidslea said...

I love the latern idea. Thanks for sharing.

Lorelie Kim said...

You've outdone yourself once again, Chris!! fabulous showcase of the new ODBD sets!!

Anonymous said...

I am a bird friend. All three as so great. Dont know which is the best.

Barbie said...

All of your projects are beautiful with such great detail given to each of them.

Sabine said...

They all look awesome!Thanks for sharing....

Carolyn said...

OMG, I am on the floor. Pick me back up. These projects are over-the-top gorgeous. I always know that I am going to see jaw-dropper creations when I come to visit you, but whole body droppers.....? Wow!!! There just aren't enough words to do justice to these masterpieces. I so LOVE your talents!! Thank you for sharing them with us. We are blessed!

Hugs,
Carolyn

Linda Carson said...

WOW! Each one of these projects/card is so unique & so creative & so inspirational!

Jodi said...

All of your projects are so gorgeous Chris! I love each and everyone of them that you have shown here!! Great idea with the lantern!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Brenda said...

Wow! What beautiful cards and projects. Love the bird nest! How cute! Great work on all.

Angella D. Crockett said...

Chris, these are all incredible!!! I seriously don't know how you do it!!! All of this gorgeous-ness and creative-ness in just one post!!! You rock, GF!!! Love ya!!!

JPScraps said...

Fantastic projects!! They're all beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Lovely projects. I don't make many "projects", just cards, but enjoy looking at others creativity. Betty

Sarah said...

These are wonderful projects.

Tricia6653 said...

You do beautiful work.

Debbie said...

Chris,,Thank you for the wonderful projects,,My last name is Sparrow, so I lovoe anything with birds... Lord Bless,

Debbie

Peajay said...

I just LOVE the lantern! And the mailbox is too cute! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents!

Pamala

Anonymous said...

The lantern and the mailbox are BEAUTIFUL. What a wonderful stamp set.
Thanks for sharing and the blog hop!!

Anonymous said...

The lantern and the mailbox are BEAUTIFUL. What a wonderful stamp set.
Thanks for sharing and the blog hop!!

Carol F

Rachel said...

Wow chris, these are BEAUTIFUL!!! you are Amazing girl!!
hugs,
Rachel

Lovely Linda said...

Oh my giddy aunt Chris - your work is amazing! I love all of the projects you have made BUT that little chickadee is adorable!! Fabulous work my friend! Thansk for sharing! {{{hugs}}}

Deborah Saaranen said...

Chris, your projects are just amazing! Wow! You are one AMAZING lady!!!

Laurie in MN said...

Wonderful card and projects, each with something special. The tea light in the lantern will work beautifully for your daughters bedroom. The mailbox will be a cute display or teachers gift. And the card with green ribbon and paper is so fresh looking.

Kathy Jones said...

Oh Chris your work is truly EXQUISITE girl!!!! So much talent!!!!! Each one is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! There really are not enough words to say how beautiful these are!!!

Val W said...

What beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing them.

Katy said...

Very beautiful creations!

Sherry said...

The lantern and the birdhouse are very beautiful, but I think I like the card the best. I like the spellbinders on it & the colors

Unknown said...

Your lantern and mailbox are just stunning! I so hope that I can find the time to join in on this hop. I love this beautiful bird image. You should link this up at Practical Scrappers this week is die cut on a project.
Blessings,
Kim xXx

Anonymous said...

What beautiful work you did

Anonymous said...

I really like the lantern...I have a similar one I need to pull out. Love what you did with it!

Joan Ervin said...

WOW!!! I am blown away with you gorgeous projects, Chris....what beautiful stamps and you have showcased them expertly!!!!!

Anonymous said...

These creations are simply amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Anonymous said...

Your creations are breathtaking! Thanks you for sharing with us.

Maria Matter said...

oh Chris, these are all STUNNING!!!!

I just love them all, couldn't pay me to pick a favorite! lol
Thank you so much for who you are and what you do!! You are so gifted!
Hugs & Blessings, Maria

ChristineCreations said...

Well, all three are awesome Chris! That lantern is stunning. No wonder the girls want it in their room. And I just LOVE how you've converted the lunch box to a mailbox. I miss the US mailboxes with the flags. We don't have them here. Great details on the whole project. And a perfect and beautiful card for your friends too!

Denise Marzec said...

Ohhhhhhhh, that mailbox....SWOON!

Lynne Phelps said...

I love all of your projects! The mailbox is amazing, but the cardinal twinkle light is so special!

Loretta said...

Love you projects...especially the one with the nest.

JoAnn said...

Chris, I love the mail boxes! You really made them beautiful with everything you added to embellis them. On the light, I can see why your daughter wanted it in her room. You really out done yourself with your peojects this time!!!

Stampin_melissa said...

Oh my, your mailboxes are breathtaking beautiful!

Anonymous said...

So creative, the nest is my favorite. I'll be back to view your archive another time. Marsha

Sonya said...

Each of your projects are beautiful and imaginative! I love them all, and I love anything that lights up! The green eggs give the card a pretty look!

Donna said...

Chris,
These projects are all beautiful. I especially love the mailbox.

Pati said...

Beautiful projects! I too especially love the mailbox with all of it's embossing.

Bonnie in SC said...

What lovely projects. The birds are my favorite.

dclouser said...

These projects are absolutely fabulous! Your card especially grabbed my attention - who wouldn't LOVE to receive that! One set I absolutely HAVE to have!

Deb Alderson said...

These are just terrific! You are so creative.

Anonymous said...

great projects!

Teri C said...

What great projects! LOOOOVVVE the mailbox. So elegant.

Chrisd said...

The papercrafting projects are terrific. Your friends will love the new nest card. WOW on them all.

Anonymous said...

Your projects are lovely! I too love cardinals. God's Valentine's, red, sweet singing, reminding us that God loves us!

Jeanne Nielsen said...

Wow Chris! Lovely! Don't forget I have a birthday coming up in 2 weeks! I love cardinals (hint,hint!)

Risa said...

Your projects and card are stunning Chris! I absolutely love the mailbox!
hugs
Risa:)

Chris said...

Chris, I LOVE your projects! Birds are my absolute favorite, so I can't wait to get my hands on these beautiful stamps! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
God Bless, Chris Kieffer

Mary Bennett said...

I love you girls blogs they are all so interesting. You make the most beautiful cards I have ever seen.
May God bless you all for all your hard work and I know it is fun too and I love the Bible verses soooooo much.
Thank you again
Mary Bennett

Anonymous said...

Holy Moly girl!! These projects are sooo amazing!! I'm so speechless here!! You are just amazing lady!! I love your creativity!! HUGS

Gretchen said...

OMGosh what beautiful examples!! Stunning!

Cheryl said...

FANTASTIC! love it, love it, love it. I would love to try this but I didn't get the creativity you obviously do.

charlene said...

Wow you projects are just beautiful

MiamiKel said...

This is just stunning, each one is so wonderful - what a blessing to stop in here and see such divine goodness! TFS!

Patti said...

Love the mailboxes and the New Nest card.

Christie Cannon said...

Spectacular work! I especially like the nest card with fleur de lis cut-out trim. I'm new to this and so inspired by your work. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! I would LOVE to get these new sets!!

theresa said...

Beautiful-thanks for sharing.

VStarRider said...

Chris, ALL of your projects are stunning! I just love the cardinals, though. They have to be my favorite in this group.
TFS,
Cindi

Anonymous said...

Your projects are breathtaking. I love then all. What an inspiration!

Jan

jonb@npcc.net said...

thank you for these delightful projects.

Anonymous said...

Love your designs.

Anita/AniLi said...

Just wonderful creations and beautifully done!
Anita

Anonymous said...

awesome work

Adirondack Annie said...

I love your use of the Spellbinders® dies adds so much to the composition.

Betty Benton said...

Stunning projects! I always enjoy the chickadees and cardinals at my feeders!

Melisa Waldorf said...

Beautiful projects!!

Mickie Miller said...

Such beautiful work. I love the mailbox.

JKB said...

I really like the stamps of birds. They look so realistic. Great projects.

pattiginaz said...

Very nice! I love the little mailbox. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Chris, you just amaze me more and more!

I agree with your children. The lantern would make a beautiful night light. IT is so spectacular! You brought out the details in the cardinal. I watch them, too. Oh, it would make a beautiful Christmas decoration!

The wonderful mailbox! What a great idea. It has truly tranformed. Too bad you couldn't put the bird in a nest on the inside and shine a light in there, so we can see it and it's little chick-a-dees. LOL

The "Welcome" card is beautiful. I counted 7 layers. I almost missed the sewing machine stitches. I had to put my glasses on for it!
I love the colors, and that perfect bow. Maybe you could get your card delivered air mail...by one of the birds!

Your talent is unbelievable! Knowing who you are, makes it believable!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

Your projects are gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wow! What beautiful work. I love the cardinal with the lantern, but the Mailboxes are my favorite. The card is beautiful too and I think I am loving this blog hop!

Kathy Jones said...

These are just wonderful, I love the unusual use of these beautiful stamps

cookie said...

I am so thankful that I have found this site.Love the projects.

Juliana T. said...

your projects are beautiful!

Janet S said...

Wow, I am amazed at your talent! These project are great. I love the lantern, mailbox and card. Thanks for sharing with us. What a fun hop!

Mary Marsh said...

chris these are outstanding projects-tfs

scrapmaniac247 said...

Chris, I love the lantern, mailbox and card they are all stunning. I'd love to receive any of these items, they are so amazing.

Trish said...

Such beautiful and creative projects! Love them and the card is too cute!

Paperpretties said...

Oh wow, what creative projects. They are all wonderful but I have to say the mailbox is my favorite. :)

gsylucy58 said...

Chris, OMG!!! Your projects are so good!Just Gorgeous!!!

Miriam said...

Chris:

I am so excited to see the new ODBD sets and am in awe of the variety of designs you created with them. I loved each and every one! Thank you for sharing.

Karen Linarez said...

What a thoughtful and beautiful card. Your friends are blessed!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful projects, I love the stamps.

Cathy B

Anonymous said...

the lantern & mailbox are not ideas Id think of but I will now Sandy Lane

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful work. I enjoyed the site. vivian

StampinCathy said...

WOW! Your projects are just stunning and so inspiring. You can see the love in everyone of them.

Anonymous said...

WOW!!!! I am new at this and must say I love all of your treasures.

Anonymous said...

Oh, my goodness, Chris! I am at a loss for words! Your three projects...gorgeous! My favorite is the lantern, but thery're all eye candy. Thank you for sharing these projects!

Anonymous said...

Especially liked the lantern

Kimothyjones said...

Gorgeous!!! The lantern has to be my fave though XD Glad I'm doing the blog hop! -

Kimothyjones

Anonymous said...

What beautiful creations - Thank you for sharing them! fancynancy

Sue D said...

Wow what beautiful projects--my fav is the cardinal lantern.

Lynn said...

Your projects are just amazing! You are so talented, of course, I am not surprised. I love the new sets! I have to have them!

Shawna said...

Gorgeous projects, but that mailbox takes my breath away!

Donna said...

very cute!!

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