Thursday, March 17, 2011

ODBD ANNIVERSARY HOP!!!

Happy Thursday and welcome to our Our Daily Bread 3rd Anniversary Hop!!!

I'm so thrilled to be part of this awesome hop today. We are showing off some awesome Bible Verses  today and I know you will love each and every creation the Team has prepared for you!!!

Let's get started....if you hopped on over here from  Sandee's blog, then you are in the right place!!! If not, please start your journey at the ODBD Blog and I'll see you again soon!!! If any links along your way are broken please return to the ODBD Blog and continue from there!!! Also make sure to read all the important info on *how to* play and don't forget to check out the fabulous prizes Kelley is giving away....you do not want to miss it!!!

Here is my card.....


My chosen Bible Verse is from Nehemiah 8:10 and you can find it on the Scripture Collection 6 Set. Isn't it just gorgeous??? I couldn't help myself....I had to use the SU Framed Tulips Embossing Folder again :) !!! The rest of my card was embellished with some Purple Hero Arts Gemstones, some Cotton Lace Ribbon, some matching Purple Ribbon and not to forget the fabbo Prima Flowers! Hope you like it?!?

Now it's time for you to hop on over to Patter's blog...have fun!!!

Don't forget to read all the important information over on the ODBD blog!!!
Thank you for stopping by today...good luck and have fun hopping!!! Hugs ~S~

191 comments:

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Wow! This is exquisite Silke!! I just love the embossed white with the purple. It really has such elegance to it. Such a beautiful verse and you framed it to perfection. I can see I am going to have to buy that embossed Tulip frame. Wow!
hugs,
Chris
Have a great day!

Katrin said...

Very beautifully!

Grace said...

Absolutely stunning Silke!! I just love the white and purple and the ef is one I really need! :) Love how you framed your verse and love the verse you chose!
Have a great day!
hugs,
Grace

Becky said...

Silke, This is stunning! Love the all white to frame this wonderful verse.

Debi said...

Silke this is beautifully done. Love the embossed border and clean design!

bethann said...

lovely, elegant seems so simple but its not, love that verse

Dawn said...

*sigh* it just takes your breath away...it's so beautiful! stunning, Silke, absolutely stunning!

Queen Mary said...

Love the sparkly rose Silke! Love the embossing, love how you layered the labels/die cuts/spellbinders! And another beautiful verse!

Linda said...

I love all of these verses. Beautiful design. Thank you.

Angella D. Crockett said...

GASP!!! Oh, be still, my heart!!!! My goodness, this is totally, totally amazing!!! I soooo want to be you when I grow up!! What a fabulous card!! Blessings, Angie

Mary said...

Love the colors in your card. Thank you for sharing

The Conaways said...

I love it! what a beautiful card and i so love the colors

Card-Eology said...

Wow!! beautiful colors and such a stunning card! Great Job!!

Santaread said...

A beautiful card and so delicate.

Unknown said...

Oh my what a lovely card! I love the white background and yes, the verse is wonderful. Years ago I bought this verse on a stamp in a local store and handmade note cards for Christmas gifts for my friends and family. Beautiful Silke

Cheryl said...

Purple is my favorite color, so I am really LOVING this card!! I like the chunky sprinkles you added to our flower. Gorgeous!

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kshuffler said...

Beautiful. I love all the embellisments

Pami said...

Absolutely gorgeous colours Silke, my favouite! Pami x

Anonymous said...

Your card is so sweet...I just love it!

Jean in NC said...

Silke,
You have created a beautiful, elegant card. It has clean lines yet just the right balance of embellishments. The purple is lusious. I really like your verse choice. Thanks for sharing.

Terry B. said...

This card is truly stunning!!!! I love the scripture (another one of my favorites!), and your choice of colors is beautiful! Just fabulous!!

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is just beautiful, Silke. I love the colors you chose and the your flowers and jewels. A wonderful and uplifting verse.

Anonymous said...

WOWZER Silke, this is so stunning girl!! LOVE your flowers and colors!! HUGS

LaDawn said...

Great card. Love the colors my favorite color is purple. Have a great day.

Judy I, St. Louis MO said...

Gorgeous card. Great verse and color comobo. Love the button on the bow!

Sherry Kushibab said...

Oh how that lovely purple pops on that white background. Lovely, flowers and bling. Love the simplicity of the background it lets the powerful words of the scripture stand out. TFS.

fishsmom said...

Georgous card! Beautiful colors!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love the purple and white. Your card is elegant yet simple. I love how you used the border embossing folder. TFS!

Kris Turner said...

This is just so stunning. Your framing of the verse is amazing and the verse is wonderful. Great artwork!

Stephanie said...

Love your card! Love the purple!

Rosemary said...

so crisp and elegant! lovely, lovely verse!

Joyce said...

So sophisticated! Gorgeous card.

Vail's Creative Endeavors said...

Stunning, love the colors and your emblishments.

Marlena M. said...

I love the simplicity of your "white on white" card. It really makes the embellishments pop. This is a lovely, elegant card.

Mona Pendleton said...

Stunning card Silke! So crisp and clean! Love all the pretty flowers and rhinestone flourish!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Like it? Silke, my sweet friend, you have outdone yourself on this stunning creation!!! The scripture you chose is like a sweet and constant reminder of the love GOD has for us!! Your color choice is....sigh....amazing!! I'd take this beauty and frame it! :D. Hugs, Sabrina

Lori m said...

Gorgeous, your rose looks like it came in from the rain with effects, so pretty!

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Debby said...

Silke you card is stunning! love purple!

Tami B. said...

Love this one! Frilly elegance and simplicity combined, not an easy balance usually, but you achieved a bit of both.

Barbara said...

Really like the embossing in the background. The verse is excellent.

Anita Kehn said...

So pretty! I almost never work with white but this tempts me!

Connie M. said...

Oh Silke! This is just sooo beautiful! I love all the purple touches you have added! Such an inspirational verse too!! Hugs!

Kath said...

I like how the background embossing framed the verse to perfection

Leah said...

Too gorgeous. I am not a purple fan at all but I think you have won me over. It is simply elegant

Mari K. said...

I love your card, that purple flower is fantastic!

Ree Donnelly said...

So very beautiful, Silke. The colors, the embossing, chunky glitter...just everything. Really nice work!

ellepaulette said...

How absolutely lovely!! Thank you for once again sharing your amazing talents with us all! Blessings!

Sherry said...

gorgeous!!!! love the scripture and your colors and that purple bling!!

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Gorgeous, Silke! Love the purple and white. The texture, gems and roses are beautiful. And your chosen verse is wonderful. Beautiful in every way!

NancyD said...

Simply beautiful!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous colours of purple against the white. The flower with the glass on it is stunning. Another classic Silke beauty :)

Anonymous said...

I Always LOVE your cards and this one is as Beautiful as all the others.

Thank you for sharing.
Carol Froehlich

Michelle Woerner said...

Absolutely stunning Silke! Perfect with the white and purples. Hugs to you!

Carol said...

Simply beautiful!
Carol

Kathryn said...

When I saw your card pop up onto my computer screen I just went "wow". Love your card and the embossed edge just makes the flowers seem set into a frame!

Deb said...

Silke,
Oooh! Awww! WOW! The crispness of the white card with the lovely purple hues is just amazing! I love this card! Purple is one of my favorite colors!!! I love the rose with the extra sparkliness to it and the deep purple stones. Great verse selection! Just beautiful!

PatS said...

As always, gorgeous card! I love the cleaniness of your card designs even with wonderful embellishments. You never disappoint me with your designs.

Jennifer L said...

Super Simply Elegant! I love the white embossed background with the purlple! Great job!

Cheryl W. said...

Purple is my favorite color and you have used it spectacularly on this card. It's beautiful!

Kelly Sas said...

beautiful clean design! LOVE, love our card.

The Rusty Hoe said...

One word: FAVORITE!

Silke, I love purple. I love this Scripture. I love your simple, yet elegant perception of this Scripture that is reflected in your layout of this card. Girl, this IS art!

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Judy W. said...

Very elegant! Love the combination of purple and white and the verse you chose!

Anonymous said...

Very nice card. The tulip folder is soon to be one I use a lot

sandy m

cdjcape521 said...

This is beautiful, live the colors! TFS~~

Karen Wedding said...

Very pretty card. TFS. Love the colors.

Monique said...

Wow Wow wow...Simply Gorgeous!!

Ginny K. said...

What a gorgeous card, love the purples, and the embossing was just an added bonus to all the beautiful flowers and sentiment! Amazing! What talent you have, just beautiful! ~Gin~

Freddie said...

I LOVE that white on whote! Soooo elegant!
Thanx for sharing!

Unknown said...

Beautiful as usual Silke. I love the colors and beautiful Scripture.

Donna D said...

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the tulip embossing and the purple, WOW! Thanks for providing SO much inspiration with this card!

Anonymous said...

Wow! I have never seen so much beauty in one place! Yours cards are awesome and so inspiring!
Thanks for sharing!
Sandra M

normajeanr50 said...

How pretty! I love this card! You have a wonderful attention to detail. Thank you for sharing your talent!

Elena C said...

Silke, beautiful card. White & purple what can be better!!!!

Cindy Lou said...

Breath-taking! I simply adore cards made with white and one other color. They are so rich and beautiful and yours is no exception. Love all the detail just so perfectly accomplished. thanks for sharing!

Cheryl S. said...

Silke, your card is gorgeous and really "wows" me! I love everything about it and the choice of the color purple is so appropriate during the Lenten season!

Charlotte said...

OMG! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Clean, yet elegant. Love the purple.

Rona said...

gorgeous - love the texture and the glitter!!

Angel said...

Stunning! LOVE the purples here. Have you done a tutorial on how to make your bows with the buttons are curly scrap floss? If not, I would love to see that! Have a great day, Silke!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

What a BEAUTY Sillke

Sabrina said...

What fabulous elegance!! That verse brings me right back to teaching Sunday School :D.

Shelley Williams said...

I love the layout of this card. there is a lot there, but it is not too busy. I love the verse.

Barbie D. said...

Simply elegant and I love the purple it's my favorite color.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, love the purple.

Sandee Shanabrough said...

Hi Silke!!! I gasped out loud when I saw this!! The purples with the white are a stunning combination!! And this is one of my favorite verses too!!

Linda said...

I think this is my favorit card by far. I just love purple and it is so outstanding on this card. Very beautiful. Just like Sandee, I gasped when I saw this card.

Lisa Condreay said...

Love how the purple just pops out at you. So royal. Also love the sparkle on the flower.

Becky Green said...

GORGEOUS!!!!! LOVE THE DEEP PURPLE ON WHITE!!!!! Fitting, as purple is a ROYAL COLOR!!!!! :)

SavedbyGrace said...

Oooooh so purpleicious!!!! Just gorgeous!

Bertha W said...

silke,
love your white on white. The purple was such an elegant choice. I just love it!

ladylocs said...

Silke; Great card and verse. I really feel that it would make a great sympathy card. The verse says it all. The card is so beautiful I think it would bring joy to someone's heart. The colors made this card.

lady_locs@msn.com (Dianna)

Becca Feeken said...

Silke, this is out of this world stunning, girl!! I love your choice of colors and embellies - you are the queen of CAS!! Beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

The Joy of it all! Stunning. Beautiful verse and colors. I agree that it would make a great sympathy card. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Maseop

Sandydee said...

I don't use hardly any purple when I make cards or scrapbook but, seeing your card has made me change my mind. Just lovely

Fonda said...

Wow, the stark white and regal purple make for such a stunning card! Love it.

Penny said...

WOW! The bright white really brings out the purple. It's just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

Anonymous said...

A real eye-catcher. Gorgeous!!!
Martha R

Sue D said...

Very striking! I really like that embossing folder.

Anonymous said...

this is goregus! I am having such a hard time at my job and this blog hop helped my spirits so much today. Thanks so much. My fav set is any of the ANNIVERSARY SETS. That is what got me hooked on ODBD.

syd
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Francie G. said...

Beautiful elegance, Silke! Love the beautiful colors and the elegance of the flowers! Hugs!

Tiana said...

Wow, do I ever love this card and verse, you did an amazing job!! Thank you for sharing!-Christina

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! This is one beautiful card. . .love the white on white with the purple accents. ..the scripture just pops! Love the scripture . .it is such an encouragement and the way it is done is just lovely. Love your ribbon and button, along with everything else! Jan E. (Janaria)

Rosella said...

Simply BEAUTIFUL!!

Jan Keen said...

Oh another one of my favorite verses!! The Joy of the Lord!! Yes.He is my strength, and what a beautiful card you built around thsi verse!! WOW!!

craftymom205 said...

Gorgeous card. Love the purple flower.

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Jan Castle said...

Ohhh YUM! Looks good enough to eat Silke!!!! Love it!
Jan

Designing with Debbie said...

This is my favorite card so far. I love the white and purple. Totally AMAZING

Anonymous said...

You used my very favorite verse & the card is beautiful, I love the purple color you used.
Vicky Schmidt

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card and verse and love the purple colors. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

The primo flowers are new to me and added a wonderful texture to the card. Lavender is one of my favorite colors. Beautiful card!

Darlene C said...

Your card shows simply beauty at its best.

Kay said...

Love your card the white with deep purple is beautiful.

Debby said...

Your card is amazing. The simple white with the purple is breathtaking. Love it

Cheryl said...

Your card is absolutely breathtaking! I love the colors you used with this verse.

Tami Grandi said...

beautiful card!

Heather said...

I am in awe! Let me pick my jaw up off the ground. : ) What a fabulous usage of white with the pop of gorgeous puple! I love the entire card, but that glittered purple rose is the icing on the cake.

S A Craig said...

Eleqant. Beautiful colors.
Thanks.

Jonia said...

What a beautiful card! The white with the purple and the black! Love it.

Paper Bagley said...

Growing up my colors were orange,yellow and green and my sisters was purple. As I have "aged"...purple is my color...lovely card...

NC Peach said...

Wow, wow, wow!! I love this card! I love the embossing and the shades of purple! And the verse is one that speaks to my heart!

Candy Meyers said...

Oh, I love the use of purple on this card. I forget how great a white card and a bold color can look. Great card.
Candy

Pat said...

Silke, I love the elegance of your card. You do such lovely work!!! I think I'm gonna have to have that tulip folder too. Another beautiful verse!!! Blessings!

Carpenters said...

The verse is gorgeous and a wonderful reminder of where our true strength comes from. The embossing is just beautiful as is all the colors. Thanks so much for sharing.

Traci S. said...

This is so beautiful...it is so elegant. And, it is my favorite color...all perfect for this Scripture. I love Nehemiah. Your card is wonderful, I loove the flowers, and that deep purple flourish...I love the embossing, too. The ribbon is beautiful with the brad, and I love the look of the snow on the flower. It is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this wonderful Scripture in such a fantastic way.

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Gramtrannydoc's Scrappin Site said...

LOVE this card the stark difference between the white and purple is STUNNING. LOVE the sparkly rose too!

One of my favorite verses....

Saints Rule! said...

I love the purple! This card is so elegant and shows off your chosen verse so well!

Jeanne Szabo said...

I love the embossed border! Your color scheme and format really do display the verse admirably! Thank you for sharing!

Deb said...

Beautiful - A breath of Spring! after such a LOOONG winter. Thanks for helping me to exhale.

Chrissy D said...

Silke - I love this Scripture! One of my favorites! Your card is exquisite - Love the flowers and added bling! Blessings to you my friend!

Ratty Hugs said...

Stunning card, The simplicity makes it. The 'frost' on the flower is a lovely detail. Thank you for sharing.
~C8>

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL card! Love the colors and details. Thanks for sharing.
Jo4Him

Tinker Planet said...

Oooh... my favorite color together with white... who wouldn't love that???

Lesa said...

Silke, your card is so beautiful and I love this Bible verse.

Karen Linarez said...

Your card is stunning! I love the simplicity of the colors, purple is one of my favorites. The embellishments are perfect, and I like the snowy look on the large rose. That jewel spray in purple is awesome. But, I really love that verse. That is one of my favorites!

MimiPatty said...

Oh my this is stunning. The purity of the white is really offset by the elegance of the purple. Beautiful card and verse.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

This card is so elegant.

Dianna N. said...

You have an outstanding talent for making a simple color combination work in such a dramatic way! Your card is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

queenofnanas said...

Simply Elegant and Beautiful. Favorite set is Know God Know Peace

Linda said...

stunning and gorgeous..what else is there to say!

Diane said...

I really love the white and purple. Especially the way the gems pop.

kngwd89 said...

Love everything about this card! It is beautiful! LeAnn

Doni said...

It's so beautiful! What a lovely card, and the verse is awesome!!!
Blessings, Doni

Dawn S. said...

Silke, Such a great choice of texture, color and sentiment! Well done!

Mary J said...

Oh my goodness, your card is AMAZING! So elegant and beautiful!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card! The colors are very striking and the scripture and design are elegant and inspiring. Thank you, Clelie

madmummy said...

elegant and beautiful. The flower wih the faux dew on it is just stunning

Beth Ann said...

All I could say is WOW! I love this card. The purple is so elegant with the white.

Laurie said...

What a great verse! Your card is lovely.

Tanja said...

Nice card, I love the background embossing.

Sonia said...

What a great card! I love all of the elements you have included. I have been looking at the tulips embossing folder myself- I love embossing and this is a great accent to the card! I also love the purple flower- all together- wow!

Gabriela said...

Oh my word Silke, your card is marvelous! Love that verse!

Patter Cross said...

Silke, I must figure out what you put on the purple flower! This is just stunning! I don't usually care for purple but WOW, you have made me want to create with purple. :) :) Just a gorgeous, gorgeous card! Have a blessed Friday!

carol.drumwright said...

This card really pops! Love the use of purple!

Teri C said...

Ow wow! This is WONDERFUL!!

Teri C said...

Ow wow! This is WONDERFUL!!

Dawn Easton said...

Oh my word, girl! This is GORGEOUS! LOVE the embossing, the pretty flowers, the white on white!!

marsha said...

Simply elegant! Love the verse and how beautiful it looks with the white and that rich gorgeous purple! Love all your accents.
Hugs,
Marsha

Marilyn B said...

I just love your cards -- they are always perfection. Have a great hop!

jhet said...

I really like the embossing in white and the combination of purple! So gorgeous! TFS Silke!

betty lou said...

So absolutely beautiful! The color combo is stunning! Love that frosted flower! Great verse, too!!!

GrannieR said...

How very, very lovely!

Wanda Thomas said...

Who would not be strengthened after receiving a card like that? totally awesome.

Dina Kowal Creative said...

Love how this pops, Silke! Hugs!

Unknown said...

an elegant card to frame this beautiful sentiment, thank you!

Cassie_lu said...

love the embossed white and that purple flower with the sugar glitter is stunning.

Sue Worthington said...

What a beautifully STRIKING card!! From the touching verse to the Tulip EF to the fabulous embellishments - this brilliant white and purple card struck a chord in my heart! Thank you!

Betty said...

Yummy card, makes me think of Raspberry sherbert. All the flowers and bling add so much. Love the verse you picked, just right.

Allymcb1 said...

Silke this card is exquisite. The embossing frame looks very classy. I love the verse.

Unknown said...

Simple elegance! This is one of my favorite verses, and you have framed it perfectly ~ really makes it stand out. This card is absolutely beautiful!!! Lo9ve it, love it, love it.

Anne (UK) said...

So elegant! Beautiful!
Anne (UK)

Elise said...

So very pretty!

Unknown said...

Silke
What a pretty card. I too like the tulip border. Thanks for the inspiration!

Bunnyfreak said...

Love what you did to the flower.

Unknown said...

Very nice...the purple is so beautiful with the white...and great verse!
Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

Lovely! What beautiful flowers & gems.
mary l.

E. Marie said...

I love that embossing folder - calling my SU dealer!! The lace is absolutely gorgeous, and perfect with that stunning flower!! Beautiful card!!

FM said...

Stunning! I love the use of purple! Your verse really stands out!

Irene said...

Beautiful card...love the colors and details. What a wonderful way to highlight a beautiful verse!!

Marie D. said...

Now this card says it all, this is my FAVORITE card. Wow! Love it!

Dianne said...

Lovely card. I really like how you used dry embossing along with the embellishments.

Eli said...

Stunning!!! Purple has always been my favorite color and this verse is one of my all time faves...can I have it? lol!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.

Carol L said...

What a GORGEOUS, STUNNING card! I love the purple, that awesome flower, and how you added the bling around that beautiful sentiment panel! NJ!!

velta said...

Hi Silke ~ You have had sooo many comments of this stunning creation...that I wondered at Number 185, have I already commented? Getting old I guess...at any rate, this is beautiful, so if I have commented...then just don't tell me :)

Anonymous said...

A very beautiful card I love the colors. I love your blog I check it out almost every day. You make the most beautiful cards. Mary L Schreiber

iCreateforfun said...

Great!!! nice clean look, wonderful colors.

Betty Wright said...

Beautiful with the crisp white and touches of purples! Wonderful scripture and card, Silke!

Kelley said...

Hey Silke, can you hear me over hear gasping? I am gasping away! AWESOME card!! YUM!!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

gorgeous, Silke.....

Denise Marzec said...

WOWWWWWWW, outta this world gorgeous with the crystalized floewr and lace. Love all those purple gems, too!

patonslake said...

Wow, those flowers are eye catching and really sets your card apart. Lovely.

Erum Tasneem said...

wow I am comment # 193! GORGEOUS creation!

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