~Gloria...In Excelsis Deo~

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

~Gloria...In Excelsis Deo~

8:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Tuesday all!! I hope everyone is doing well!! Life has been interesting for me...unfortunately I have been lying low due to a pulled or torn muscle in my upper leg...making walking almost impossible with tremendous pain. It sure makes crafting interesting. I have to give a lot of credit to my dear daughter Nicki for this card since she had to go up and down the stairs SEVERAL times to my craft area to get whatever I needed. Thanks Nicki!!!

Anywho...today I would like to share this week's Shining the Light challenge at Our Daily Bread Designs.

This week's challenge:

ODBDSLC130 Use gold or silver on your creation.

For my creation I used the Chickadee Ornaments from Our Daily Bread Designs.

In addition to making this for the Shining the Light challenge, I also cased this card from my dear friend and dt sister, Angie Crockett who was crowned Queen at Splitcoast Stampers!! Congrats Angie!! You are so deserving!! I changed the stamps used, the dies to frame my image, the papers,the bow, and added embossing. The image is colored with copics. I added gold embossing around each layer to frame it.

The photos below are the same photo but with different backgrounds. Which do you like better?

ODBD Stamps Used: Chickadee Ornament

Dies: Grand Labels One, Decorative Labels 1, Classic and Scalloped Circles, and Cheerylynn Fanciful Flourish

Accessories: gold embossing powder, versa mark, , Bow Easy, pearl, May Arts burgundy silk ribbon, Darice Embossing Folder

Paper: Neenah White

For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:

Jan Marie Ennenga, Barb Pace (guest designer), Jan Keen, Lori Ulrich,

Kathy Roney, and Rosemary Dennis.

To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click here. You have until November 18th to join us. You do not have to use an ODBD stamp to join in, but we would love to see them if you have them. Plus....your card will only be featured in the top 3 if you use ODBD stamps. Anyone, however, has a chance to win the $15 certificate toward ODBD stamps.

We would love to see your creations.

I hope this creation, has somehow inspired you.

Thanks for stopping by!! I treasure all my viewers/blogging friends and their comments.

Have a blessed Day!!!

hugs and blessings,

challenges I am entering my card in:

Card Mania Embossing Crafty Bloggers Network -Christmas Anything Goes Crafty Cardmakers C15 More than One Punch and/or Die Cut House of Gilli Celebrations Love to Create Fancy Edges The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge Punches/Dies Come and Get It Challenges - Flourishes and Swirls Penny Black and More - Any Die will Do The Ribbon Girls Must use ribbon Add Sparkle (glitter is added-you may need to click on it for a closer look) 2 Sisters - #117 Use your favourite Christmas stamp, Fairy Tale Embossing Corrosive Challenges - Flutter by (wings), Glitter n Sparkle - Things with Wings,

Labels: Our Daily Bread Designs, Shining the Light Challenge

33 comments:

kathi17 said...: Wow, this card is really really beautiful Chris.

The lighter background shows off your colors and card details better, so I prefer that one.

I'm so sorry about your pulled muscle, (at least I hope it's pulled and not torn), those are so painful. Hopefully every day it will get a little better.; November 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Chris said...: It's stunning! How nice of your daughter to help out and I hope you get to healing quickly! Yikes, it sounds painful. :(; November 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Donna said...: Absolutely beautiful as always Chris. Donna x; November 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Amy Johnson said...: What a gorgeous Christmas Card!; November 13, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Pattie J. said...: OH! Chris, I do hope your leg heals well, muscles take awhile to heal, so thankful that your daughter is there to help.
I think I love the first card. I love the deep red bow, and the contrast of gold. Just a gorgeous card, The sentiment is perfect. God Bless and get well soon.....hugs; November 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Saints Rule! said...: This is a real gem Chris! I love the shape you used along with those little bits of gold peeking out... so elegant! The white scheme along with the pops of red make this card shine! Lovely, lovely, lovely... Hugs and blessings...

Lori; November 13, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Sandra H said...: Oh Chris, This is totally stunning great shape too! x; November 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Mervi said...: Hi Chris,
fabulous card and beautiful colouring, lovely design as your cards are always.
Hope you are feeling better!
Thanks for sharing at Penny Black and More, good luck;-))m; November 13, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Cards By Jan said...: Wow!! This is elegance galore...and to think I didn't order these two sweet birds!! What an awesome card...You always amaze me with your talent & the love that protrudes from your cards!!
Hugs!!; November 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Kathy said...: So gorgeous, Chris! I love all the layers and touch of gold! Beautiful coloring and bow! Blessings! Kathy; November 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Danni said...: Take care of you!!! HOpe your muscle heals quickly! Hugs!!

Gorgeous card!; November 13, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Unknown said...: What A gorgeous card you have made Lovely colors and a sweet image!

Thanks you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this week

Hugs Betty; November 14, 2012 at 1:30 AM
brenda said...: Your card is absolutely gorgeous Chris, such lovely matting and layering and the touches of gold round the edges give it a real feel of elegance.

Thanks so much the sharing your creativity with us at Penny Black and More challenge this month.

B x; November 14, 2012 at 3:04 AM
Bianca said...: This is fab! I love everything on your card! What a wonderfull project! Thank you for joining us at Fairytale Challenge! xx Bianca; November 14, 2012 at 3:49 AM
Sandra Carey said...: Wow this is stunning very pretty thanks for joining us at Love to Create Challenge hope to see you again Good Luck
Sandra DT xx; November 14, 2012 at 3:54 AM
Michelle said...: Wow this card is great. Lovely way of making a christmascard.
Thanks for joining us at Fairytale.
LG Michelle; November 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM
zetkaArt said...: Very nice!!!; November 14, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Chris (catt871) said...: This is gorgeous! I LOVE that big bow and the gold edging!!! So pretty! THANKS for joining us at LOVE TO CREATE this week!
Hugs,
Chris
DT; November 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM
J said...: Both cards are beautiful! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers.

Jackie; November 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Pia S said...: This card has such a beautiful layout! Love the 3D effect created with all those layers, beautifully edged with golden glitter. What an elegant card!; November 15, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Rosemary said...: absolutely gorgeous, chris!! love all the layers trimmed in gold.. just makes everything pop!; November 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM
craftygranny said...: OOOOhhh beautiful , Love it It's fabulous and hope you feel better soon hun. Thanks for sharing with us at glitternsparkle hugs Trisha x; November 15, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Conniecrafter said...: Beautiful, just love how you used the gold for the edges, such pretty layering to frame the image!; November 15, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Doreen said...: This is just gorgeous.Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Bloggers Network.xxx

CBN DT; November 16, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Pinkies Sparkly Creations said...: stunning card thanks for joining us at glitter n sparkle and good luck emma xx; November 16, 2012 at 7:37 PM
goldie said...: Wow this is amazing!Love it!
Thank you for playing along at Card Mania Challenges!Good luck in the draw!; November 17, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Greta said...: I like the top picture the best & I LOVE your card! Gorgeous coloring & design!; November 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Fabulous card, love all the layers. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers. xx; November 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Angela D said...: Stunning card, love the image thanks for joining us over at the CBN Challenge this month
Hugs
Ang
Crafty Bloggers Network DT
My Blog: A Crafty Blether; November 18, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Paper Profusion said...: Saw your name at The Ribbon Girls challenge - Congratulations! Your card is stunning. So elegant and warm. Nicola x; November 18, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Vick said...: Oh Chris i have followed your work on ODB for a long time and admired you so i just thought i would pop in and say Hi and thanks for playing with us at Love To Create Challenge this week, love your project, hugs, Vick xx; November 18, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Cheryl said...: Gorgeous! I love all the layers and the sweet image you used.; November 18, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Claudia said...: Fantastic card! Love it. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Fairy Tale Challenge and good luck!

Hugs

Claudia; November 22, 2012 at 2:18 PM