May 16 2008
Our Daily Bread New Release
This is what happens when you try to say “I don’t need a list”.
OK so I didn’t say I don’t NEED a list, I misplaced my list, but its the same thing in my eyes since I never went to find it.
I totally missed the day of the new release for Our Daily Bread Designs! I got my designs done, but crashed and burned before uploading them. I actually thought the release was set for the 1st! My brain was just in overload I guess. I was just wiped out. Alexa left school really early yesterday because this round has made her pretty sick. So being consumed with my bucket holding got quite exhausting.
I think my projects were worth the wait of one more day! LOL! OK so I HOPE they were!
Anyway the newest sets are so pretty. They are Path of Life and Fruit of the Spirit. I definitely wanted to work with them this month, so I opted IN!
I personally, normally am not into coloring scenery. Im not very good at it, so that adds to my lack of ambition- but, this scene with the gate, to me was breath taking. I decided to TRY my hand at coloring it al in.
A first I was only going to highlight certain things in the scene, but once I got started I didn’t stop!
So I got my scene done. I used Pebbles Peralescent chalks for some of the ”filler”, and bling! It was going to be a card. I looked at it and thought NO WAY! I can’t just slap this onto a card! It needs to be displayed-forever! Cause Lauren Meader is NO scene maker, but I was happy with this. So here is my Heart Tin, a keepsake I can have forever.
I used some weave paper by Martha Stewart. The stamped/colored image is attached UNDER the lid 
Now this definitely opens up a whole new world to me for decorating these tins. as you can see, the path image is rather large In a good way! It lends itself to many possibilities of being colored, cut down-whatever you like.
These images I find awesome to do a quick, simple, single color. So I decided to make my card much simpler. Lets be honest-I really didn’t want a complicated card to outshine the gift. I wanted clean and SIMPLE!
This scene was die cut/embossed with my oval nestabilities.
I really enjoyed creating this set! What a great gift for someone filled with homemade yummies! Or a few candles, soaps and whatnot.
Speaking of what to put inside:
Recently a friend of mine-Sonia sent me an AMAZING package of fresh smelling soaps, lotions and bath scrubs. I tried one of the soaps immediately, and my hands smelled and FELT wonderful!! Her stuff would be perfect for putting in the tin. Not that I am parting with any of it She said it was for my 30th b-day. WOW.
When I picked up the pkg from the PO it smelled amazing. The woman at the PO was like WOW! That smells great! (You could smell it all from outside the box.) When I ever opened it I about died. I could not even believe all she sent.
THANK YOU SONIA!! Even more-she is having some tough family issue’s, so for her to take the time to think of me and the kids was just unbelievable.
Here are some photos of all the yummies. I think I won the lottery! Click to enlarge
She personalized Noah’s bubble bath stuff to say Noah’s Monkey Farts bubble bath. Boy did he think that was HILARIOUS!! He kept saying he was taking a bath in Monkey Fart’s and was going to smell like a big Monkey Fart! Oh BOY! You gotta love BOYS! LOL!
You can see her stuff here-Essential Goodies.I am so excited she has an Etsy Shop! Now I can just order what I want in the future.
Now as if the lotions weren’t enough, she sent me jewelry! I already got several comments on the ring! The ring comes apart and you can change out the stones!!!! They can match your outfits! I LOVE it.
The butterfly necklaces are for the girls-Amber has Purple, and Alexa has pink. They are butterflies. You have no idea how bad I wanted to keep them for me! LOL! We can share.
You have to enlarge it!
Here are the girls with the jewels on!
You can find the jewelry here-> Sonia Jung Designs. Next up for me is a Mother’s Bracelet! I never found a mother’s ring I really liked, and since Im done ADDING to the family its time to get something I can wear.
I had to go and ask her where to find all this stuff!! So thanks for sharing with me Sonia! You made my year.
Color Challenge Fruit Bowl
Im so sad that you cannot see the SHIMMER in my project. I colored most of this image using Twinkling H20’s. I got them at CKC last year, and LOVE them. Again, Im so not a great colorer of things in “Nature”. Im bad with color choices and shadowing, but Im a work in progress. I see some other’s work and about fall over, they look so real!
You may be wondering WHY I have all these colors on my card! Well, it is a fruit collection, and Kelley at ODBD gave us a bit of a color challenge! I LOVE a challenge! I had to add the blue. Not sure WHY, looking back, but I just did.
Here are the PRISM colors:
Herbal Garden Light, Medium and Dark
Sunflowers Light
Blush Red Medium and Dark
Spring willow Light
The cardstock on this card is by Prism! You can view the colors HERE!
I stamped/colored/ cut my main image. I layered it onto a cut piece of embossed vellum, that was layered onto a scallop white circle. Added to the texture and elegance for me.
Fruit of the Spirit Paper Pieced!
Would you believe me if I told you this entire fruit assortment is paper pieced-except for the leaves? I can’t tell you how cool it appears to be in person!! Everything is layered on!! I stamped 7 different images onto patterned paper to get my colors.
I used the Basic Grey Aerial Collection for my fruit bowl! I then added a touch of color to some of it with my Copic Markers!
The place mat was done with the stripped pattern
The bowl used a funky leaf pattern
grapes-the purple pattern
Bananas and pears from a yellow on the paper’s
The orange was a bird on the paper
Pretty cool.
I used my circle nestabilties to cut out the image. Since I was paper piecing, I just layered the place mat so it overhung.
Clean and simple with a pop of purple! Love it.
OK peeps! That is all for today! That’s enough isn’t it? Well maybe-I need to get a challenge card done. OYE!
I am having dinner tonight with some of my bestest friends!! Counting down the minutes! I really need a night out after this week. Then tomorrow is CKC in Manchester! Are you going? Maybe I’ll see ya there!
Till tomorrow.
Good Morning Lauren! I definitely think these projects were well worth the wait…gorgeous! For someone who says she doesn’t do scenery…you coloured them wonderfully girl! Enjoy your evening tonight!
Those cards are beautiful. You are way to hard on yourself with the coloring of nature thing. They are amazing. I can not believe you pieced that fruit bowl!
I sure hope Alexa is feeling better. Figures that last one would be so rough ha?
Ok back to cleaning. I promised Ty a picnic at the playground today, so I’ve got to get moving. See you tomorrow!!!
-Molly B
Beautiful coloring of your scene, great idea to use it on the tin, Love how you did the card, so fresh and pretty, the stamp looks great in that color too!
Love your coloring of the fruit also, and the layout of the card with the squares in the background.
Wow can’t imagine the work that went into piecing the last card, but the results are really neat on that also!
Definitely worth the wait! They’re all gorgeous!
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I love all the goodies Sonia sent you, and will check out her store in just a bit!
Enjoy yourself tonight and this weekend - you so deserve a break! Do me a favor though… give the psf’s a big hug from me! Wish I could be there. Take lots of pics too (think Smilebox
Okay, kiddo - I’m off and running. Have a great time!
Hugs,
Renee
PS. Love the pics of your children - they’re beautiful except Noah - he’s handsome!
Lauren,
if these are what happens during forgetful times… well, you are just too talented for words.
Thanks for showing these fantastic projects, reminding me I need to order twinkling h2o’s and for sharing news of your family. Cute pics.
emily
Wow — love your scene in the heart tin. The coloring is wonderful.
Candy
Lauren, as I mentioned to you, I am SO glad you and the kids loved everything. It was my pleasure to send it to you for your b-day, albeit a little late.
Thank you SO very much for posting pictures of the kids. They are too cute wearing their necklaces. Noah is a riot with his smelling like a monkey fart. LOL
I just finished your bracelet, and it’ll be on it’s way to you shortly. Enjoy! Thanks so much for posting about my shops, you really didn’t have to, but I’m very grateful.
I hope Alexa feels better soon, and that you have a wonderful time at CKC.
Thanks for sharing your always wonderful projects. You have such an amazing talent!
*hugs*
Sonia
Wow, heck of a post today!! Everything is so beautiful!! The paper piecing is fantastic!! Noah is so “stinkin” cute! lol!
Amber and Alexa are just so cute and they have great smiles!!
Have fun tonight!!
Wow what wonderful goodies. Those necklaces are so cute..love the butterfly. Noah is so funny…kids always let you know exactly what they think…monkey farts..LOL
Too funny! Have a nice weekend, and enjoy all your goodies. Chris
These are amazing! The coloring is FANTSTIC, looks like a real photo! Have a fantastic time at CKC, i cant’ wait to hear ALL about it! I found out there will be a CKC in Hartford in OCt so you must share the details because that one I must go to. But first up I’ll head to the Heirloom show in W.Springfield, MA. You are too far from there aren’t you? (I’m bad with geography, I just know you are north of me) Because if you are going to be there I must say HELLO!
Have fun!
Maria
Terrific projects, Lauren! And you H2O coloring skillz rock!!
Welllllllllllllllll, worth the wait!
You did a beautiful job of coloring in your Path. Your tin is gorgeous. All your work is great. I have already placed my order for the Path of Life.
Gorgeous projects! Your coloring is beautiful. The kids are soooo cute and what great gifts Sonia sent.
Have a great time with the PSF’s. Hugs to all of you from my little spot in Ohio. Like Renee said - think smilebox ;).
Your projects are wonderful. Love the images and you did a great job of coloring.
Your cards are wonderful and the heart tin is absolutely perfect!! I have to go order these sets now!
Beautiful. Everything. The cards, the heart box and the explanation of your day. (being the bucket holder is not an easy job;)
You are so lucky to get all those goodies! You hit the jack-pot! WOW!! (I’m gellin)
I love the Monkey farts stuff. And no! You don’t have to be a boy to think that is funny!!! :):):):)
And the jewels——love ‘em!
Have fun with your company!
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What a super nice gift from Sonia! I checked out her store and am really tempted…I’ll probably be going back! Your cards and tin and lovely! You did a beautiful job coloring your scene!
BRILLIANT artwork, truly lovely & very creative!
OH My! I love the tin, you did a beautiful job coloring it. I love to color a lot with my markers and chalk. I feel it adds a little more of your style to your project. That tin, I just can not say enough. And of course I love the other cards as well. Have a good day. : )
Deborah
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Beautiful stuff! I love how you layered the one fruitbowl over a cuttlebugged circle.
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ALL..so Beautiful!!
Love it!
*Great photos of the kids too
Dee
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