WINTER...

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Good morning all!  Once again it is time for another Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light challenge.  This week the team challenges you to create a card or project using three items, tools or embellishments beginning with three of the letters in the word "W-I-N-T-E-R-"

Example:
W- White, watercolor, etc.
I- Ink
N- Nestabilities,
T-triangles, trees
E- Embossing
R-Ribbon, ripping, red

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, January 20th at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. Inorder to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, January 20th at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC92. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.

W - white, I - ink, N - never give up, T - three embellishments, E - embossing, R - red
For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Jan Keen
Lori Ulrich
Rosemary Dennis
Sabrina Jackson
Wanda Cullen

To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click here.
We hope you can join the challenge!  We look forward to seeing your creations!!

What I used:
Our Daily Bread Designs Never Give Up, Grunge Cross and matching die
SU basic black, going grey, cherry cobbler
BoBunny Enchanted
Versafine Black, SU going grey
sponge, SU ribbon and brads

Comments

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said…
Oh Debi, this is another stunning card!! I just love your use of the cross, your colors and the layout!! You really do a great job with grunge!!!! You made it look elegant!! Awesome take on the "winter" challenge! Have a great weekend!!
hugs,
Chris
January 14, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Saints Rule! said…
Wow Debi! Your card is amazing! I love the red! It is so bold and striking but mean even more when I think about the meaning behind it! I love the black and white DP you have chosen. It makes everything so elegant! And that bow... FABBO!!! Love everything about this gem! Have a great weekend!

L
January 14, 2012 at 7:56 AM
Wanda Cullen said…
Stunning is right...LOVE this gorgeous card!! It's going into my notebook of faves! Have a great w/e!
January 14, 2012 at 11:12 AM
irishgreensue said…
I never thought grunge could be so stunning, Debi!! Love this pop of brilliant red - the perfect color for that statement of Churchchill - waiting for my set to show up - hopefully today!! TFS!
January 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Sabrina Jackson said…
Debi, girl, this is a breathtaking card to say the least!! WOW, you really outdid yourself on this beauty!! The colors are amazing and everything is just screaming take a closer look....LOVE it! I also have to agree with Lori on your fabulous bow...gorgeous!!! Have a blessed weekend! Hugs, Sabrina
January 14, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Cards By Jan said…
This is just STUNNING Debi, wow, I love your grunge cross, and the ribbons, displayed so elegantly, love your choice of colours too. wtg hugs
January 14, 2012 at 3:19 PM
Grace said…
Ooooh Debi this is soooo beautiful! The red ribbon and cross with the black and white bg is just stunning and makes me think of the blood that was shed upon that cross! Beautiful design!!!
January 14, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Kathy said…
Debi, this is so elegant and regal! I love the dramatic colors you used. The Cross looks so beautiful, and I love your bow! Blessings! Kathy
January 14, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Jan Marie said…
WOW!! This is one strikingly beautiful card. . .love the contrast of colors and the incredible way you have used the seam binding/bow to replicate the cross! Another home run! Blessings!
January 15, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Marlena M. said…
Stunning bow. I love your card. ;)
January 15, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Sudha said…
Fabulous creations in ur blog. Love ur creations.

Sudha
sudha-kalra.blogspot.com
http://sudha-kalra.blogspot.com/p/shop.html
January 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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