May Day Our Daily Bread Designs blog hop...

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Good morning all.  Welcome to the May Day Our Daily Bread Designs blog hop.  If you arrived here from Randi's blog A New Creation then you are in the right place.  If you just popped in from somewhere else you may want to go to the Our Daily Bread Designs blog to start at the beginning.  Grace has all the rules posted there, which you need to know and besides you don't want to miss any of the good stuff everyone has posted.  The hop will last from May 1st through the 3rd at 8:00 PM EST.  

In New England it used to be a custom that on May first, people would make "May Baskets" for neighbors and friends,filling them with flowers or other little gifts,and then go hang them on their doorknob, knock or ring the bell, and run and hide until they had found their basket. It was such a fun "giving" tradition! Some still carry on this tradition, and others are trying to revive it. So for our hop, we are going to collect flowers from each designer to fill our May basket!

For my card I stamped the bridge image from For the Graduate on white card stock and colored the image with Copic markers.  I added a touch of Flower Soft to accent the flowers.  Then layered it all on some lovely 7 Gypsies designer paper and added a navy organdy ribbon bow.  
Well it is time for you to hop along to check out what loveliness Julie Warner has to share with you on her blog "The Write Stuff".  But before you go here is the flower I am giving to you:
VIOLETS

What I used:
Our Daily Bread Designs For the Graduate
GP white, SU night of navy and creamy caramel
7 Gypsies Nottinghill designer paper
Memento Tuxedo Black
Copic markers
heather Flower Soft
American Craft navy organdy ribbon
navy eyelets

Comments

Dawn said…
Fabulous Debi!! The FS is awesome!!
May 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Grace said…
Debi this is over the top gorgeous!!! I LOVE your rich coloring!!! The papers you used are warm and gorgeous and the FS is the perfect touch!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!
May 1, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Sandy Hentzel said…
I never used flower soft but it really gives your card nice demension!
May 1, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Elsina said…
Very beautiful card!!
May 1, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Deborah Saaranen said…
Beautiful Debi! Love this scene...the blue ribbon is such a pretty accent as well!
May 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Pattyb said…
What a gorgeous card, Debi! Love all the elements that you used to make it.

Blessings, Patmissc
May 1, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Mickie said…
Very pretty card, it is so soothing to the soul.
May 1, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Mary Esther said…
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful card! Love the shade of blue you used...gorgeous bow!
May 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Kathy Jones said…
Debi, this is so beautiful!!!! Your colouring is just amazing!!!!! Fantastic card!!
May 1, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Angella D. Crockett said…
Debi, I LOVE this!!! Your scene is amazing and I just love the entire card! You make CAS look sooooooo fabulous!!! You rock!!!
May 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Angelwood said…
Really beautiful work! I love this image! hugs, Angela
May 1, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Becky said…
I love this image, so serene and the card is just lovely.
May 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Unknown said…
Beautiful card. I love your choice of colors
Nola
May 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM
Judy M. said…
Lovely layout and colors.
May 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Linda said…
I so love that bridge.
What did we do without flower soft.
Thank you for sharing your lovely card.
May 1, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Connie M. said…
Debi! What a pretty and fresh card! Love you coloring!!
May 1, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Judy McMullen said…
So pretty! Love the touch of the Flower Soft on the flowers in your beautifully colored image!!
May 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful! I'd love to "cross that bridge" to see what delights are on the other side!
JoyceM
May 1, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Deanna C said…
This is definitetly my favorite stamp from all the sets. A must have. You have done a beautiful job with it and I love the touch with the flowersoft. I am definitely going to have to get some and start using it on my cards. God Bless you.
May 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Anonymous said…
Beuatiful coloring and I love the colors you chose for the patterned papers and the bow too.

Thank you for sharing.

Carol Froehlich
May 1, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Stacy Morgan said…
Beautiful scene and coloring Debi!
May 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Judy W. said…
So beautiful!! Love the coloring and that gorgeous bow! Thanks for sharing!
May 1, 2010 at 11:24 AM
denise said…
The shades of the card are just awesome...love that bow, it really makes it standout...
Denise Trottier
May 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Lori said…
I like the colors you used! Your coloring with light colors, most others are darker, with yellow and orange.
May 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Julie- justwritedesigns said…
Beautiful, Debi! Love the colors and layout. Fabulous ribbon.
May 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Shaunna Lasley said…
You did such a beautiful job! I love your colors you chose!
May 1, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Debi, a beautiful setting for your gorgeously colored scene. The tress look just like that out my window and is a great reminder that summer is almost here. Thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend.
May 1, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Jennifer said…
What a wonderful card! Love that bridge stamp.

Jennifer L
May 1, 2010 at 12:22 PM
freida said…
Love the colors you chose! Such a gorgeous image and you really showcased it well!
May 1, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Brooke said…
Oh, such a lovely card Debi. I love the colors and the flower soft adds a nice touch to it.
Hugs,
Brooke
May 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Luv 2 Create said…
Debi,

What did we do before copic markers and flower soft? Your card is beautiful and so serene. Love this stamp and all of the new ones!!! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the violets. Have a great weekend.
Marcie
May 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Pat said…
Great card.
May 1, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Sabrina said…
Such a pretty scene. This stamp is one I will definitely be getting next time I order.
Lovely violets :D.
May 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Lori said…
Your card is so lovely and fresh! Beautiful colors and perfect for spring! God bless, Lori
May 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Marlene said…
Beautiful card, I love the blue and warm copper colors together.
May 1, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Laureen L said…
I love the colors of your card.
May 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Miriam said…
What a wonderful graduation card! Your colors are so rich and your coloring is beautiful. I love the use of the flower soft as well. Bless you for sharing.
May 1, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful coloring, Love the rich color choice!!
May 1, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Debi, I love the color combinations in this card! The background paper and the ribbon really make the design burst off the page! Thank you for sharing your talents . . . Hugs, Magi
May 1, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Anonymous said…
Love your card. Have many older friends graduating college and grad school at this time of the year. This would be the perfect choice. And - love your quote at the end of your page. It would describe my life style.
May 1, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Olivia said…
Beautiful card!
May 1, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful violet for a lovely card.
May 1, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Pat Jandacek said…
Graduates are certainly crossing a bridge, aren't they? You've created a lovely card. TFS
May 1, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Becca Feeken said…
Fabulous coloring Debi!! I just love the colors you pick for this sweet card!
May 1, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Sherry said…
gorgeous card!! you did an awesome job coloring!!
May 1, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Sandee Shanabrough said…
Debi this is so wonderful!!! Love love the little touches of flower soft! Such a beautiful card!
May 1, 2010 at 4:31 PM
christi said…
your card is so springy. i just love the crisp springness of it.
May 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Lorelie Kim said…
Your card is both serene and bright! LOVE the way you colored the scene!!
May 1, 2010 at 5:24 PM
ChristineCreations said…
Gorgeous color contrasts and beautifully colored Deb! A fantastic card!
May 1, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Debi: Definitely a nice card - lovely presentation. Thank you.

Marilyn M.
May 1, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Beth Norman said…
So pretty. I love your colour choice. What did we do without Flower Soft?
May 1, 2010 at 6:35 PM
E. Marie said…
What a wonderful card. I love how you accented it with the blue.
May 1, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful card just love it so pretty. Love the colors and the ribbon too. Wonderful work and thanks for sharing.
May 1, 2010 at 7:39 PM
Anonymous said…
Such a beautiful card - love the colors
Thanks for the inspiration
Charlene
May 1, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Jean said…
This card is beautiful. I love the colors and the lovely scene. It is all perfectly set off by the dark blue edge that frames it so well.
May 1, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Chrissy D said…
What great colors together! Perfect card for a graduate!
May 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Luanne said…
Beautiful card! I'm so sad they are retiring Creamy Caramel! It looks so great with so many colors! The Navy looks great here, just a perfect graduation card!
May 1, 2010 at 9:05 PM
Earline said…
Beautiful card
May 1, 2010 at 9:21 PM
auntbeespickles said…
Hi Debi, this is really pretty! I love your blue ribbon and bow! It really draws your eye to the water. Very very pretty! Great job!
May 1, 2010 at 10:53 PM
marcelle schauer said…
Colors are so vibrant, makes one want to jump into your picture. Very pretty.
May 1, 2010 at 10:56 PM
ny2tx_patti said…
I love the colors that you chose for your beautiful card!
May 1, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Stephanie said…
What a pretty card! I love the addition of FS and your coloring is fantastic.
May 1, 2010 at 11:36 PM
ellepaulette said…
This is such a lovely card! Wonderful!
May 2, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Carmen said…
Very nice card. LOVE the ribbon you used!
May 2, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Sheina said…
Beautiful colors.
May 2, 2010 at 1:45 AM
Karen Linarez said…
Very nice coloring on this scene. Pretty card.
May 2, 2010 at 2:40 AM
Clarissa said…
Fabulous card, Debi. I like your colouring!
May 2, 2010 at 3:43 AM
rvlady said…
Debi,

Very nice card. I liked the idea of the bridge for a Graduation card.
Thank you,
Mary Crook
May 2, 2010 at 4:54 AM
makanani said…
Love the colors you chose! Such a very pretty scene.
May 2, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Betty Benton said…
Your card is just as lovely as the bunch of violets!
May 2, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Chris Olsen, Glowbug said…
This is beautiful Debi! I just love your coloring, ribbon and the combo of colors!! Gorgeous design!
hugs,
Chris
May 2, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Mary Ann T said…
Love the use of that striking blue card. Thanks for the violets.
May 2, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Tanja said…
Love the colours and the bow!
May 2, 2010 at 7:59 AM
scrappyteacher said…
Hats off 4 U Debi....oohhh, I need to try that Flower Soft. It looks great!!
May 2, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful card
May 2, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Patty Sue 2 said…
So pretty, your detail is wonderful,love the bow! Thanks for sharing
May 2, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Cookie said…
beautifullany grad would love it
May 2, 2010 at 11:27 AM
PamSpradlin said…
Another beautiful card...Love the coloring.
May 2, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Karen W said…
Beautiful scene, I can't wait to get my stamps.
May 2, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Heidi said…
Very pretty card, coloring is fabulous.
May 2, 2010 at 5:20 PM
one_of_a_kind said…
I loved your bright colors. the flowers are very pretty. Kay
May 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Sue D said…
Very pretty card--I like your coloring the the flower soft on the flowers.
May 2, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Irene said…
Absolutely beautiful! I love the use of flower soft on the card.
May 2, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Betty said…
Your use of Copics and Flower soft make for a beautiful card with this image.
May 2, 2010 at 6:54 PM
annieb said…
Beautiful card. Love the blues. TFS
May 2, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Susan said…
Love your colors on the bridge scene. Beautiful work.
May 2, 2010 at 7:57 PM
dclouser said…
So gorgeous! Love this set.
May 2, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Jeannie said…
Gorgeous coloring! Gorgeous card! TFS!
May 2, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Marilyn said…
Debi the coloring on your card is fantastic. Your blog is cheery and uplifting.
May 2, 2010 at 8:56 PM
jerae42 said…
The colors are so vibrant and I love the bridge scene. Perfect.
May 2, 2010 at 9:01 PM
chaun said…
I still need to try that Flower Soft.
May 2, 2010 at 10:38 PM
kngwd89 said…
Gorgeous card! LeAnn
May 2, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Teepee said…
I can just picture myself in your scene. The coloring is perfect.
May 3, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Donna said…
Debi, What a bright and lovely card! The blue ribbon really pops with the other colors and brings the eye to the river in the beautiful scene.
Donna G
May 3, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Kelley said…
Very cool card! Great papers, awesome coloring and I am loving the Flower soft!!
May 3, 2010 at 2:32 AM
Gloria said…
Loving every minute of this,my first blog hop! I should be in bed but having just way too much fun! Thanks to all the designers for putting this together for us!
May 3, 2010 at 2:50 AM
Beth Ann said…
Beautiful card,
May 3, 2010 at 9:20 AM
SherylH said…
Great card -- like the little touch of flower soft.
May 3, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Donna said…
Beautiful colors. Love your card
May 3, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Diane D. said…
Love it! Gorgeous use of color.
Diane D.
May 3, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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