Thursday, March 27, 2008

Challenges.....News........and A Giveaway!



Can you believe I actually made 2 cards for today's Way to use it challenge! Today's challenge was to "find Ways to Spray It. Whether it be Glimmer Mist, water misting, color spritzer, airbrush, hairspray...or whatever else you can think up...have fun spraying it on."

For this card I used my markers to color the image and spritzed it with water just before stamping it. I love the effect, very muted kind of like watercolors.

I used my Fancy Pants Bella Bush for the main image on this card, along with Harmony Happiness for the sentiment. This sentiment happens to be one of my favorites!

Supplies: Bella Bush, Harmony Happiness, rose red, certainly celery, white cs, rose red ink, markers, water spritzer, ribbon, butterfly charm.

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Now onto some BIG news!! After the whole Treehouse stamps dilemma came a silver lining!! I was offered a Design Team spot on Our Daily Bread Designs team . The owner Kelley Holland has created a line of stamps that will fit the need of Christians allowing them to create cards for friends and family.

Her store is also stocked with designer papers, stickers and so much more!! Kelley plans to release 2 new sets around the 15th of every month. I am so honored to have been asked to join this wonderful team!!

This is my first card using the Light of the World stamp set. I made this card for today's Way to use it challenge. The challenge was to "find Ways to Spray It. Whether it be Glimmer Mist, water misting, color spritzer, airbrush, hairspray...or whatever else you can think up...have fun spraying it on."

I used glimmer mist (snowflake) to spritz the entire card ribbon and all after it was finished. I just love how it glistens making it so heavenly......LOL! I also used the color challenge from Tuesday, I thought the colors had such a calming effect.

Now on to some blog Chocolate!!!

Kelley was so generous to offer the design team a set to giveaway The winner will receive a Light of the World set!! I will send Kelley the winner's name and she will mail a set direct to you!!

So you are probably wondering what you have to do to get this set!! Just leave a comment on this post! You can just drop in to say hello, ask a question, let me know if there is anything you would like to see on my blog.....etc.

I will draw a random name on Saturday morning.

Supplies: Light of the world, our daily bread designs, soft sky, basic grey , and white cs, soft sky and basic grey ink, copics, glimmer mist, brads, ribbon.





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86 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your new design team position! When one door closes, another opens...

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  2. Wow, how awesome is that? Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would love to win this set since I'm in my 4th year of teaching Cathecism (Sub, 6th gr, 2nd gr, & 2nd gr). I periodically send my students cards for various holidays and sometimes just out of the blue so they get mail,kwim?
    Oh, please let it be me to win, wink, wink, wink.....

    ((((((((((((hugs & Big Mahalo's))))
    Gina

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  3. Your cards are beautiful. I love the inspirational stamp sets. I do enjoy your blog and appreciate you taking the time to share your beautiful creations with us.

    Thanks,
    Tara

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  4. I love both of your cards. I have a lot of trouble trying to keep things simple and these are fabulous - elegant and classy but not too fussy or too much work. Thanks for sharing!

    I'd love to win a set, I've really loved all the samples I'm seeing with these great stamps - they are wonderful!

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  5. Wow congratulations on our design team hiring. I am always a big fan of your work. So kuddos for you

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  6. Kelly, that's awesome that you got asked to be on another design team. I'd love to win that set. Jackie

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  7. I have been watching your blog for a while now and I have to stay with each card I think you are really improving and redifing your stlye. I really enjoy it

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  8. Kelly, that is great that you were chosen for the design team. Congrats! Your card looks wonderful. I really like the idea of very Christian type stamps.
    Darlene L
    djstamper2003@ yahoo dot com

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  9. WOW!!
    First of all--that Happy Harmony card R-O-C-K-S!!!! It is soooo pretty!

    Second of all--I just love that lighthouse card, too!!!

    And Lastly!!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
    I am so psyched about Our Daily Bread Designs!! Not only is the first set awesome--but I am so excited about a stamp company focusing on Christian themes.

    How wonderful for you AND for them for you to be a part of the team!!

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  10. See Kelly - everything happens for a reason:) I am very happy for you AND they are lucky to have you with them. Beautiful cards - love the colors!! I'm so glad I found your blog and you live so close - lol
    Sue R
    Kelowna, BC

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  11. I told you not to worry that one door may close but another one opens...lol I am so glad for you!

    count me in on this giveaway. It looks like a great set.

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  12. Hi Kelly, Congrats, you desire it! I love your cards. Great also to find a place with just Christian stamp sets. They are had to find at the big box stores. Keep up the good work.
    Hugs, Sharon

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  13. Love the cards Kelly!! You have a lovely style, it's no wonder Our Daily Bread Designs snapped you up!! Congrats!!!! Now, actually I have a question....I've heard a lot about Glimmer Mist recently....what is it and where do you get it?? I haved heard of it here....but then I'm on the other side of the world! :)
    Kathy J - Australia

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  14. Hi Kelly
    WOW these stamps are wonderful and I love what you have created with them. Enjoy your blog, nice place to visit. Thank you for sharing your art with us.
    Blessings
    The kamperstampr
    kamperstampr@new.rr.com
    http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=kamperstampr&Submit.x=7&Submit.y=13

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  15. Congratulations on your new position! How exciting!

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  16. Congrats Kelly!

    I am sooo excited to see where this company heads.

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  17. Kelly - you're a great addition to their team. Congratulations!

    Susan

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  18. Congrats on being chosen to be on this design team.

    I love both cards but the floral one is my favourite. I have made a few cards using the same butterfly charm in the past week - it really does make a card look so much more special as it does with yoru card.

    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome stamp set - it looks great.

    I love seeing what you have made and and grateful that you are so willing to share your talent with so many people you may or may not even know - thanks heaps.

    dragonflydreams@bigpond.com

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  19. I absolutely love both cards.....gorgeous!! Congrats on being offered a spot on the Design Team for Our Daily Bread Designs.....you deserve it!!!

    Cindy C.
    cac1957@hotmail.com

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  20. Congrats on the new design team spot! I wish you the best of luck! You're a great inspiration. I love checking your blog to see what you've come up with.

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  21. Congrats Kelly...It seems like there's never enough inspirational type scrapbook and stamping products...This is a great opportunity. I love visiting your blog to see the new things you're doing.

    Janean
    mamabear@woh.rr.com

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  22. Congratulations Kelly!!! They are so fortunate to have chosen you for their team!!!Both of your cards are gorgeous as usual!!!!
    Thanks for the chance at this wonderful stamp set!!

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  23. Congratulations Kelly! What an awesome news! This is a beautiful set... yummy! TFS!

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  24. Congratulations Kelly on the Design Team!! The cards are beautiful as always, you always show a great deal on your blog, I can't think of anything different. How is K doing?
    Bev
    (Rette Mom)

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  25. Congrats on your new design team position!
    I'm thrilled for you. Love your blog and your cards/projects are always amazing.

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  26. I am so excited for you! You will be a wonderful addition to the design team!!! Girl, you continue to blow me away with your designs. Hugs, Janet in NC

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  27. Great stamp set! Love what you did with it!

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  28. I love this stamp set, it would look so good in my stamp room. Congratulations on your new position. You're a great addition to the team.
    ~~Rita~~

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  29. Congrats on the new design team position. Love the stamp set and both of your card.

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  30. Oh Kelly that's just great! I'm so happy for you and it is so well deserved! Congrats!!

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  31. Congrats on your new Design Team position. I am anxious to see the 2 new releases on the 15th. This is a niche (Christian themed stamps) that needs help.
    Beth Mak
    email: bam7679@sbcglobal.net

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  32. I love Christian themed stamps and would love to win this set! Thanks for the chance!

    Sandyh

    sandyh502001@yahoo.com

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  33. congrats!!! You will be a great designer for this company!! Count me in the drawing please...you've already inspired me with your cards!!

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  34. as always I love all of your cards they are the greatest .

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  35. Kelly congrats on your DT. Wow!!! Thanks for offering up this beautiful stamp. I collect lighthouses. My son was diagnosed with Autism, my dad died and I was pregnant not knowing if my baby would have Downs Syndrome (with God's grace she is healthy)this was all in 2000. I collected lighthouses and they became more symbolic with the light of hope that I would over come such stormy times. I am glad to announce that I did and so did my family. Just a little why I love lighthouses so much.
    Your cards, as you know I have said before are wonderful.
    Good luck and I look forward to seeing your creations.
    Bela

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  36. Your cards are just beautiful! Congratulation on the design team.
    Claudia
    scfranson@charter.net

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  37. Kelly i love your cards,and I have to ask that beautiful color ribbon you used on this card....where did you get that from???? I love love love it everytime I see you use it on a card!!!! Congrats on the design team!!!! Judy R

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  38. Congrats on the new team!! thats so cool! I just got some Glimmer mist! thanks for great ideas for it :)

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  39. Congrats on being on the design team. They are so lucky to have you with your creative and inspiring artwork. I look forward to each and every update you do.
    Thanks for a chance.

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  40. Congratulations! I love your blog, your work is beautiful!

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  41. What beautiful blog candy. I love their stamps. We need more faith-based semi religious stamps. Your work is beautiful. Count me in on the blog candy!
    Mary P.

    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  42. Your cards are lovely and how wonderful that is such a great stamp set and sounds like a wonderful company, I love visiting your blog and like it just the way it is.

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  43. Congrats!!! Your work is beautiful!!

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  44. oh..these are so pretty. I love your work.

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  45. Congratulations! What fun! This is a wonderful set and your card is so soft and pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Congratulations! God's timing is always perfect, isn't it?

    Your blog continues to be a great source of inspiration and blessing to me!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Blessings!
    Amy P. in TN

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  47. Hey Kelly...
    Congrats on getting on another design team! God is sooo good, even when we don't expect it. Love the cards..
    Beverly aka beestamper

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  48. Congratulations on being part of their design team. No wonder, your work is beautiful. I just love this stamp set. The lighthouse and the saying go great together. Thanks for the blog candy.

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  49. Congrats on the design team. Love this stamp set.

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  50. Kelly - love the lighthouse card! Can you tell us what Glimmer Mist is and how you use it? Who makes it? What colors does it come it?

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  51. Congratulations on your new position on the DT. I am thrilled with the idea of this new company and hope to be able to purchase this set soon, but to win it would be even better! You did a great job on the cards. Love the effect of the glimmer mist. Must find out where to buy this..............blessings, from another BC girl(Powell River, 4 blocks from the ocean)djmalliott@shaw.ca

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  52. Since finding your blog, I've become addicted to stamping and card-making....I thank you, my husband's wallet does not!! lol

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  53. Congrats on the design team! Both your cards are so lovely!

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  54. Congrats on this new Design Team position! You go girl!! I love your cards...thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiring me!
    Thanks for this chance to win this awesome stamp set...I've seen some lovely cards with it!
    ~Brenda H.

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  55. Congrats on your new position! Woot! How exciting! :) Love your cards - they're so pretty!

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  56. Congratulations, Kelly, and what a wonderful company to be associated with. They are lucky, too, to have you. I love these cards especially the second one, you do such great work. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Congrats on you new position as a Design Team Member. The card is absolutely beautiful. I love the message. How do I purchase stamps from this company.

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  58. Hey Kelly ...this is not an entry, I have the set and love, love, love it...but did want to tell you how awesome your card is and all your other projects...they're all pretty much amzing! I'm so excited to be on the dt with you. Brilliant idea spraying shimmer all over the card, the perfect finishing touch! -nancy = ) papersmiles.blogspot.com

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  59. So glad everything worked out for you! Enjoy reading your blog! Love your card, it is beautiful! Love to win the stamp set!!!

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  60. Congrats!!! I LOVE this set!!! Would love to win it!!!

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  61. Lovely cards! Your new design team association is wonderful! It was meant to be! Love this set, maybe I will get lucky! Deb

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  62. Congratulations of becomming part of the design team; love the first card you made with this set. jmniffer

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  63. wow!!!! congrats on the design team!!!! what an accomplishment. i love what you did with this set! i really enjoy your blog!

    thanks!
    regina

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  64. Congratulations!!! Your cards are always so beautiful and both of these are no exception!

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  65. I knew you'd find a place on a design team with no problem - all things work together for good! I've admired this set for a while and thinking about getting it - I know you'll be creating great things on this team - congrats and thanks for the blog candy - sure hope I win!!

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  66. Kelly, I would love to win this! My dad loves lighthouses and sings "The Lighthouse" at church from time to time. I can think of so many cool things to do with this set. Hope my name gets drawn. Ü

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  67. Congratulations! I am a huge fan of your blog and I am so happy for you and your new DT!! What a great company to be part of their 1st stamp is gorgeous:)

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  68. My sister collects lighthouses and this would make such a good set to make cards for her!

    Tammy Barr

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  69. Hi Kelly!

    Awesome news about the design team! Also a very generous offer! I am happy things turned around for you! Everything happens for a reason!!

    Thanks for the update and the blog chocolate!

    Angie

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  70. Yippee!! Yay, Kelly, that is so great. Things really do happen for a reason. You go girl. Off to check out Our Daily Bread site.

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  71. Love your blog, and congrats on making it onto this design team :)! I am happy to hear that there will be some Christian stamp sets out :)!

    Hugs,
    catherine
    www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
    c_levy@auracom.com

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  72. Congratulations! A lot of fun creating for Our Daily Bread Designs.

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  73. Congratulations on your new position. These look like very fun stamps to work with...your card is wonderful! Thanks for offering the prize.

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  74. i am so in love with that stamp set though I don't have the cash to get one. I so love the design and the sentiments. I'd love a chance to win one. I must say that Kelley has done a beautiful job with these. That's one team that I'd love to be on.

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  75. What a great set! Thanks for a chance to win! I love checkig your site for your latest cards. Do you know what colorless, odorless mineral spirits are?
    Terri

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  76. Oh Kelly, I love this set. I really would like to buy it, but I too have cash problems. I think it would make beautiful cards. Thanks for a chance!

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  77. I love inspirational stamps. Would love to win a set. Thanks for the chance. Congrats to you on making the design team. Your work is fabulous!

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  78. Love that set! Just found you, but will be adding you to my reader and checking in frequently. Great stuff!!!

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  79. Congratulations on your new position. I visit your blog on a daily basis & I always enjoy your creations. This new Light of the World set is so beautiful and I especially like the font used on the verses. Thanks for the chance of maybe winning this stamp set. TFS! Sheila

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  80. I love the light of the world design. Beautiful! Please enter me in your giveaway!

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  81. congrats on the new position, love your work.

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  82. I know it is Sat. AM, but maybe I can still get in on this awesome candy. I love this stamp set. Congrats on being on the design team.
    JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com

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  83. Firat of all, Congratulations on being invited to this team for such a wonderfully inspired stamp company!

    2nd ..... Now that the drawing is over ... I'm shouting 'Congratulations" to the winner of the stamps! C'mon! Free stamps is a GOOD thing! *wink*

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  84. I think the Daily Bread set is wonderful.
    Could you tell me what the Glimmer mist is?
    Donna@ threecoffmans@yahoo.com

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  85. I love this inspirational stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!

    SAndy

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