Product Review - Shimmerz

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There are many products out there that promises to add sparkle and bling, but Shimmerz actually delivers on that promise! You can say they are a dream captured in a little pot! Use these water-based, non-toxic paints on paper, acetate and even metal.

Add gorgeous iridescent accents to make flowers and trees come to life, make the water of lakes sparkle and give night skies a twinkle. They are the perfect touch to add magic and wonder to the wings of our Angel!

Never tried these dreamy paint pots? Swing on over to Angel Wilde's blog, Angelosity, to get a sweet tutorial. If you want more information on how to use the product, let Shimmerz creator, Stacey McElyea, show you how!

ODBD offers 50 fantastic original and Blingz colors for you to choose from so let your creativity fly with Shimmerz!

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A Changing of the Guard~

We are almost to July -- and have some WONDERFUL new sets (five!)  being released on WEDNESDAY!  Don't miss out on all the fun with a Bread Basket Blog Hop and Challenge - and blog candy for you!

With July 1st also comes a new term and a bittersweet time of goodbyes and hellos -- a changing of the guard -- or as we say in the Bread Basket - a ROLLover!!  :)

We say goodbye to some dear friends, but know that in cyberland, they are not far away!

THANK YOU AND BIG HUGS to:

Angel Wilde
Amy Sheffer
Dina Kowal
Laurie Schmidlin
Sita Mahadeo

We have so loved working with you and have been inspired by your designs and your sweet spirits!!

HELLO AND WELCOME to:

Connie McCotter
Deborah Saaranen
Sandee Shanabrough (joining us as a permanent Breadstick!)
Silke Ledlow

We are thrilled that you are joining us in the Basket and are excited to see what you have in store!

Be sure to check out all of the Sneak Peeks from  the Bread Basket this week!
Here are some to whet your appetities!

Angella
Betty
Chris
Connie
Deborah
Grace (Guest Designer)
Jane
Judy
Kathy (Guest Designer)
Sandee
Silke

More to come!

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Flashback Friday Favorites - Reason for the Season

Is it just me or are the weeks just whizzing by?  The days and months are going by so fast that Christmas will be here in no time at all!  So, it is only fitting that today's FFF is the very poignant Reason for the Season.

 

The image of Santa kneeling before baby Jesus is so touching and serene.  It calls to mind that no matter how Christians and their families celebrate Christmas, the center of this joyous of all holidays is the miraculous birth of Jesus. 

So many were inspired by the image and many wonderful cards were born from it:

 

 

  

 

 

For those who own this set, I hope you've been re-inspired.  For those who have yet to own it, I hope you pick up this set and create lovely tributes to His birth.  And for each and everyone of you...I hope today's post shined a light in your heart to carry the spirit of Christmas not just during the holidays, but throughout the whole year!

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DT Card of the Day - Chris Olsen!

We are always amazed at the details the very talented Chris Olsen incorporates onto her cards and her Ask, Seek, Knock card is no exception!

 

The Basic Grey Wisteria paper she used was just asking for some Flower Soft and Chris listened!  Just a few sprinkles here and there totally made the wisteria pop from the paper.  How clever of her to also create two stems of wisteria!  As mentioned earlier, Chris' attention to detail is wonderful so it was no surprise that she added pearls to her Fleur De Lis border and butterflies.

Thanks for sharing your talent on the team, Chris!  You are truly appreciated!

You can view more of her wonderful creations here:

Twinkles Glow with Stamps (blog)

Chris Olsen (ODBD gallery)

glowbug (SCS gallery)

Blog/Product Review Coordinator

 

 

Product Review - Scor-Pal

There is a tool out in the crafting world that does many wonderful things! It doesn't need to be plugged into an outlet, it doesn't require reading pages and pages of instructions and it's totally portable. We're talking about the fabulous SCOR-PAL!

So much can be done with just the board and bone folder. You aren't limited to just creating a professional looking crease for your cards.

You can do lattice work:

Create basic embossed score lines:

Make a gate-fold card:

You can even make boxes and lids!

Our Daily Bread designs also offers the Scor-Mat that perfectly nestles onto the Scor-Pal. One side has measurements for your cutting needs and is self-healing while the flip-side gives you a shiny work surface.

Have a crafting play date? The Scor-Pal travels easily in this handy little Scor-Tote:

You are only limited by your imagination so why not let it soar with the Scor-Pal! Once you try it you'll wonder how you even made a card without it!

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An Audience with Angella!

Let's visit with Angella Crockett today!

Angie is known around the Bread Basket as one of the best chocolate chip cookie makers bar none (chocolate chip bars would be good too)! Let's find out some more about her!

How long have you been stamping, and how did you start?

My cousin's wife, Margo, became a Stampin' Up demonstrator in 2003 and asked if I would like to host a party. I had never heard of this company and even asked her to spell it!!! I didn't know the first thing about cards or scrapbooking, but as soon as I saw the catalog, I was hooked!

How long have you been on the ODBD DT?

Since December '08...only a few months, but it seems like I've known these gals for years!!!! What an awesome company...I'm so blessed!!!

How would you describe your "style"?

I'm not sure what my "style" IS, since I adapt to each project and each recipient, however, my "style" is NOT "cutesie"...that I know of!!!

What was the first stamp you ever bought?

The very first time I opened a catalog, I bought "Spring Pansy" and three SU markers...Barely Banana, Mellow Moss, and Lavender Lace. (Talk about "humble beginnings"!)

Describe the "weirdest" stamp you have.

My friend gave me one of her duplicates stamps, which says, "I love you, respect you and admire you." I can't imagine a situation for which this would be used! It's a weird stamp to use for someone you "love", and it would be REALLY weird for someone you "respect and admire"! Is it just me?!

What is your favorite medium to work with?

Ooooh....hands down, I love to color with sponge daubers and SU ink pads! If I had a video camera, I would love to do a tutorial!!

What is your favorite technique?

When I'm not coloring with sponge daubers, I LOVE to watercolor!!!
What is your favorite or most used tool? (Other than the basics: adhesive, scissors, etc.)
Hehehe....my paper piercer and mat pack!!!

What inspires you in your stamping?

E V E R Y T H I N G ! ! ! ! Mostly scenery, but anything I see, from wallpaper, to clothing, to buildings....you name it! (Ask my hubby....every time I shriek with a new idea, he says, "Woman, you're killin' me!!!" (In a loving way, of course!!!)

What is one of the top items on your stamping wish list?

More Nestabilities!!! Time is so valuable...making frames the "hard way" is much more difficult and time consuming!

What is one food you couldn't live without?

Buttah, baby!!!

Is there a song title that reflects your personality?

Twenty years ago, it was "Red-neck Girl" by the Bellamy Brothers. TODAY, it has to be Francesca Battistelli's "Free To Be Me"...my new anthem!

Do you have any friends that understand your addiction? (Other than your stamping friends that live in the computer)

Yes, my friend Melanie, but unfortunately we don't see each other enough!!! :(

Anything you'd like to tell about yourself or stamping that I haven't asked?

I used to believe that my "path" was to help people with their health, but physical health MUST be accompanied by emotional and spiritual health. Through papercrafting, I am able to inspire others while leading them to God's word....total package deal!!!

Here are two of my favorite Angie creations:

Be sure to visit Angie's blog, Body, Mind, Spirit and STAMPS!

and her ODBD Card Gallery~

DT Coordinator

Flashback Friday Favorites - Flourished Christian Symbols

Happy FFF Day!!!  Before getting down to it, I want you all to know that ODBD has a Punch-A-Bunch Frenzy going on right now!  All punches in the store are on sale at 25% off and it ends on Sunday, June 21 at 12:00 AM EST so hurry!  Sale price will be reflected in your shopping cart.

Make sure to sign up for the ODBD store newsletter to stay up-to-date regarding sales, new releases and special announcements.

Now that the announcement has been taken care of...Today we're taking you back to a wonderful Dina Kowal designed set called Flourished Christian Symbols.

Don't you just love the beautiful flourishes intertwined on the cross and dove?  From prayers to blessings to fond remembrances, the scriptures and sentiments really made the entire set so versatile!

 

 

 

 

Just by the cards alone you can tell that this set lends to many different artistic interpretations as well as occasions.  Once you pick up this set you'll be reaching for it time and time again!

Blog/Product Review Coordinator

Customer Card of the Day - Peggy Finney

We have a wonderful treat for your eyes today!  Kelley loves it when her customers share their creations using ODBD stamps and she happily saw this card on Peggy Finney's blog and instantly thought of it worthy of COD!

Aren't all of Peggy's details simply gorgeous?!  We love that she mixed and matched  Spellbinders dies to create a beautiful frame for the scripture from the Scripture Collection 1 set.  Her placement and variation of flowers were perfectly balanced.  We love those pearl flower centers and just a little of the doily lace border peaking out.

Thank you for creating such a beautiful card and allowing us to share it with our readers, Peggy!

Please visit her blog, Stamping Peg's Stamping Spot, and have a look around and leave her some comment love!

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Product Review - Prima Flowers

We're sure you've seen many Prima Flowers out there. They carry a multitude of colors, prints and variety, but they have really outdone themselves with new and stunning flowers! They don't just offer paper flowers anymore. There are flowers made from 100% velvet, high quality mulberry paper and delicate sheer frosted fabrics!

Here's what you'll find in the ODBD store:

Juliette Collection (exquisite sheer fabrics)

Windsor Roses (100% velvet)

Woodstock (sheer frosted linen fabric and mulberry paper)

Daisy Dreams (double-layered mulberry paper) - you get 12 per package!

Fiesta

Artistry

Dandies - 9 flowers per package!

South Pacific

Just take a look at how quickly and easily Prima Flowers add beauty to any card:

Once you've tried these Primas you'll keep finding an excuse to use them on all your cards, scrapbook pages and more!

Blog/Product Review Coordinator