Be Joyful

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!


I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Friday, February 1, 2013

February Release Blog Hop

Happy Friday everyone!

****** This is my second post today, if you are looking for my CottageCutz Wall Art Post, please scroll down to the next post.********

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Design's February Release Blog Hop! If you got here from LORI's gorgeous blog, you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start at the ODBD Blog so you don't miss a thing!

I am so excited to be part of the new release blog hop this month!  The new release is awesome and you'll be seeing lots of gorgeous creations during the hop!  First, let me just give you the details of the hop:

The hop will run from 8am EST Feb 1 until 8pm EST Feb 2
  • Winners will be announced on the ODBD Blog on Feb 3
  • There will be THREE prizes: One $20.00 Gift Certificate, One $40.00 Gift Certificate, and One $60.00 Gift Certificate for STAMPS in the ODBD Store!!!
  • To qualify for one of these prizes, simply hop to each designer, leave a comment on each blog, and return to the ODBD Blog to tell us you completed the hop, noting if there were any problems along the way. That's it!
Now on to my card....
 
 
(Click on the picture for a better view...)
 

This little lamb is SO sweet!  Just a little baby surrounded by daffodils!  I found a picture online of some lambs and used it to color this little guy with my pencils!  I fussy cut the shepherd hook and added the sentiment over it.  Here's a picture of the new set "The Shepherd" so you can see all the stamps that come in the set.



http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com/


Beautiful set for Easter, but can be used for other occasions too!

I'm submitting this to the latest Word Art Wednesday Challenge #65 - Anything Goes.
 
Next on the hop is the ever to talented SILKE!    Have fun, and enjoy all the beautiful creations while you're hopping!

Blessings!

Kathy

 
 
Posted by Kathy at 8:00:00 AM
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81 comments:

  1. DawnFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I so love how you colored your lamby!! beautiful card, Kathy!

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  2. Angella D. CrockettFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love, love, love this card! Kathy, your creations blow me away each and every time....this one just makes my heart melt.....super sweet! I love the total design of this card! Thanks for showing me a die combination which I had not thought of before!!! HUGS!!!!

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  3. GraceFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Kathy your little lamb is so adorable and is colored to perfection!!! I love it and love the placement of the shepherd's hook! LOVE this!!!
    hugs
    Grace

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  4. Cards By JanFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Oh Kathy...what a sweet, sweet card...the little lamb is so cute, and you framed him so perfectly, he just pops!!
    Hugs

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  5. debbieFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I love this Psalm and your card that you've made with it. Beautiful!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I love how you put this card together, especially the fussy cut the shepherds hook!

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  7. Karen WFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful card, that lamb is just precious!

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  8. JudyFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    What a precious card you've created. The design is just so adorable. I love, love, love the staff..just a wonderful card!

    xo
    Judy

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  9. Tricia February 1, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Awwwwwww!! Such a lovely, lovely card!! I really like this set!

    Tricia

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  10. Chris Olsen, GlowbugFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Oh Kathy!! Your lamb is so cute!! I just love your coloring!! Wow!! The colors and the simple design just adds to the image popping and elegance!! Awesome!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful card, wonderful coloring. Love this stamp set, that little lamb is precious. Mary LL Schreiber

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  12. Sandee ShanabroughFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Hi there Kathy!!! I absolutely love the way you colored this sweet little lambie! So beautifully done!!!

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  13. ConniecrafterFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh my is that ever the sweetest, terrific coloring and love the texture you have brought to the card with the twine and embossing!

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  14. RobynFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I absolutely love this lamb stamp! You have done it great justice in your creation!

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  15. Christine HarropFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Such a sweet card. I really love it. Chriastine

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  16. cissylovatoFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    After seeing this wonderful card I now HAVE to order this set. I LOVE this Lamb. Great card.

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  17. Teresa KlineFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    this is the cutest image, luv your coloring too...so sweeeeet!

    enjoy *~*

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  18. JJ MeyerFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Such a pretty face! The lamb is precious! Your card is beautiful! Blessings!

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  19. Mary B.February 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    What an awsome card. I love this little lamb. You did a great job.

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  20. TammyFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    WOW Kathy!!!
    I love the way you colored the precious ODBD FEb release lamb stamp---pow-er-ful!! WOW--very anointed and whoa how you cut out the shepherd crook, too!! That adds so much---you are so gifted on color, too!! thank you for sharing be blessed
    ~Beyond Measure
    tammy
    www.urbeyondmeasure.com

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  21. ClareFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    What a sweet card! Sweet little lamb! Awesome coloring!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    This new lamb stamp is one of my favorites! Your coloring is spot on Kathy!

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  23. Susan MFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Such alovely stamp ,you have made a beautiful card, with a lovely rustic feel !

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  24. RosemaryFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    simply gorgeous kathy!!

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  25. Julie- justwritedesignsFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    So sweet, Kathy! Your little lamb is colored so perfectly and the clean layout really lets him shine.

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  26. seamomFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I love that little lamb! And his Shepherd is also mine. Your card is wonderful. You colored the lamb perfectly!

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  27. CathymacFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Oh my, Kathy...your precious little lamb is stunning! What fabulous design, texture, and color! Hugs!

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  28. JanaFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    What a sweet card

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  29. Lisa SomervilleFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Love the way you framed and colored the sheep!

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  30. Kristy TyraFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the way you colored the lamb. Different than my traditional idea of white and fluffy! I also love the addition of the embossed section across the bottom. That particular folder is my new favorite (until another 'new favorite' comes along).

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  31. jan farnworthFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    so pretty

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  32. JodyFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Simple,but elegant! Love the card. Thank you for sharing another beautiful creation.

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  33. Gretchen WilsonFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    He looks so real, nice and soft. Great job with the coloring.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Kathy,
    Great look. You did a marvelous job coloring. Love the different labels look. Rebecca

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  35. Laura LoveFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Awwww! This is adorable! I love your soft, pretty colors!

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  36. TkatFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    wow!! your card is stunning. TFS :)

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  37. Deb PalmerFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    So simple, so sweet, so beautiful!!
    Thanks for sharing your creations=!

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  38. TLadyFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    KATHY!!!!!!!! WONDERFUL JOB with the coloring!!!!!!!!! It's SOOOOO SOFT & PERFECTLY DONE!!!!!!!!1 (I'm LOOOOOOOOVING this image!!!!!!!! I have a SOFT SPOT for little lambs! ) :) FABULOUS JOB!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  39. Tosha LeyendekkerFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    So sweet and charming! LOVE how you included the staff!!

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Love the whole entire card.. the colors, the textures, the bows, everythng and that lamb is soooo cute. I can appreciate all the hard work you put into it...
    Thanks for all the inspirations!!!
    L.r. Smith/Weezie13

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  41. SheliaFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    this is adorable. Gorgeous coloring too!!!

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  42. SabrinaFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    What a beautifully softly coloured and sweet spring scene. I love the shepherd's crook, too.

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  43. craftymom205February 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Great card.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  44. Sue DFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    So pretty--I like the muted colors.

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  45. JKBFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    You have done wonderful job in the fine details of coloring and cutting out the pieces.

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  46. BrendaFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    So wonderful! I love all the bows!

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Love the vintage wall hanging. I love creating scenes. Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Nikki

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  48. Sparkly EngineerFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Your card is so sweet. I particularly like the way you fussy cut the shepherd's crook.

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Soooo adorable!! Thank you for sharing your awesome card creation.

    Pamela

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  50. Bernadette RSFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    What a beautiful card! The color combination is great and I love the framing. Thanks, Kathy, for sharing this. Blessings to you as you continue sharing your wonderful gift to us!

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  51. PattyFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    This is so pretty...love the brown & green combo, and how you added just a hint of blue!

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  52. Trinket JunkieFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Love your coloring skills! the composition is perfect!

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  53. ChristineFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Absolutely precious! The stamped image is wonderful, and your color choices couldn't be better!

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  54. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Precious cards! I love your designs!

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  55. Sherry KushibabFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    This image is colored so sweetly, and you cut that staff out and placed it perfectly with the scripture. Just one lovely AND adorable card.

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  56. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Kathy...lovely, lovely card. WOW! God bless!

    Love In Christ,
    Veronica

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  57. Karen LetchworthFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    You must have had quite a time cutting that staff, but you managed to make this into yet another STUNNING project. One of the sweetest stamp sets ever. Thanks for sharing this precious card with us. I just LOVE this set, and love your work with it even more. Each detail is simply lovely. THANK YOU for sharing this in our challenge. I absolutely LOVE it!
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  58. BettyFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I love this stamp set and you created a card to show it off beautifully.

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  59. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Such a charming card! Thanks for sharing.

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  60. PatiFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Very cute lamb, love your color combo & all your details like the embossing part of the card base, the die style you used with the lamb, your fussy cutting of the staff. Very nice card!

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  61. SherryFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    beautiful card!! love it!

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  62. LeanneFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Awesome card & image

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  63. JudyFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Your coloring of the lamb is fabulous and your card adds beauty to the .meaningful words

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  64. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Your card is such an inspiration! So beautiful & wonderfully constructed! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents w/ us!

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  65. Beth NormanFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    How precious. Your colouring is truly amazing. Your sponge work is pretty as well.

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  66. JoanneOFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Cute lamb! Love how you showcased him and the colors you used.

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  67. LaDawnFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Love the die cuts used to accent the image. Very cute card. Thanks for sharing

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  68. LageneFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful card! I love this stamp!

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  69. AprilFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Lovely! What a sweet image!

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  70. BeckyFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    What a beautiful card you created with this beautiful image.

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  71. momandmecFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Love how you stamped the lamb on the die cut, beautiful coloring and the cut out stall. Great card!

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  72. Paula-Scrap AddictFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    perfect green for this little lamb, just waiting in the field for his Shepherd to arrive!

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  73. Jo4HimFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Great card; love the details. Great coloring job. Thanks for sharing

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  74. Gail DFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Very, very nice. Love how you use the basket weave design on the bottom of the card.

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  75. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Psalm 23,
    How can anyone make is seem sweeter with a picture? The faint blue touches for the sky are so natural looking. Love the card.
    Thank you for joining us at Word Art Wednesday; we love seeing your wonderful art work and appreciate you taking time to join our challenge.
    Carole Robb Bisson
    The Blessing of the LORD be Upon You!

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  76. Silke LedlowFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Super sweet card Kathy! Darling way to show off this new set!

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  77. StampingJudyFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Beautifully colored. Love the lambs!

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  78. KelleyFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Kathy, such a cutie pie card!! Your lamb is colored so beautifully!!

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  79. Sabrina JacksonFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Kathy, wow, what a stunning card! I always admire your amazing coloring skills! Thanks for inpiring me with such a beautiful card! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  80. Saints Rule!February 5, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    SO CUTE! Beautiful coloring! Hugs

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  81. Betty WrightFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    This is so precious, Kathy! Wonderful design and cut work detailing! Your coloring is fabulous!

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