LOC Blessings

I am back with another Christmas card to show you today - using the wonderful Layers of Color Christmas Verses art stamp set.

This set has so many wonderful verses and sentiments that are as lovely on the outside of a card as they are on the inside.

  I have  cut the sentiment with the Grand Calibur using the Spellbinders S4-110 Classic Oval LG and layered it onto the Fleur de Lis Die (thank you Bridget)

The dove is from the Angelic art stamp set and has been lightly coloured with SU Chalks/Pastels and had Kindy Glitz added for a touch of shimmer.  This has been added to a hand dyed Seam Binding bow.

A quick and easy card, amazing how a few layers gives such dimension - something I love on my cards!

This card is for the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Crafty Purple Frog - Lots of Layers

Paper Crafting Journey - Die cuts and/or a punches 

Digistamps 4 Joy - Anything goes 

Inky Impressions - punches or dies

Paper Pretties - sentiment as focal point

Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes

Scrapalicious - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Whimsical Wednesdays - anything goes

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day and that has to be a good thing today - I have a house full of SICK PEOPLE - arghhh!  My three teenagers are sick with a NASTY Flu and my DH is coming down with it - as for me, I am disappearing to teach a class at my LSS - hopefully I am going to avoid getting it - at least you cannot catch it from me - can you?!? LOL! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Dear Friend

I had to pop back with a second post to show you something different - well for me anyway!

This cute little deer was part of a Blog Candy I won a year ago and it has sat on my desk looking for a home - it is printed on actetate and  I was not sure how to use it, so decided on adhering it to the Spellbinders S5-025 Label Seventeen and using the Die as a mask for sponging with Scattered Straw Distressing Ink.  Little Roses from Wild Orchid Roses, along with Kaiser Half Pearls create a frame along the lower edge of the Die.

until I was cleaning up my desk and decided to use it with the Layers of Color Sent With Love art stamp set  - so cute and definitely a touch of whimsical

I was also motivated my the challenges over at Cards Magazine to create cards using at least three different border punches! I have used the Stampin' Up Eyelet Border Punch (from the top to the bottom) Floral Doily Accent Shapeabilitie from Spellbinders and the Picket Fence by Martha Stewart for my three border punches.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Crafts and Me - flowers

Digistamps 4 Joy - anything goes

House That Stamps Built - animal

Inky Impressions - punches or dies

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Critter Sketch - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Ooh La La Creations - Punches/Dies

There's Magic in the Air - Punches and Cuts (at least 3 die cuts or any type of punches)

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Floral Postcard and LOC News

I have another Christmas Card for you today - what a great feeling to be making so many

It would be impossible for me NOT  to be inspired by the fabulous Vintage Postcard cling art stamp by Layers of Color.

Add sponging, Bakers Twine and a flower embellishment

and the divine flowers from the Layers of Color  Nature Walk art stamp set

and you have one finished Christmas card - and you have to be happy with that!

This card is for the following challenges:

Critter Sketch - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Anything Goes

Gingerloft - Vintage or Distressed

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - Use your Favorites (Layers of Color art stamps)

 Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Crafting for all Seasons - fall colors 

Crafts and Me - flowers

Digistamps 4 Joy - anything goes 

Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes

Scrapalicious - anything goes

There is always something exciting happening at Layers of Color - it is exciting and an honour to have the lovely Keri Lee Sereika joining us on the Design Team.

You can get to know Keri Lee and come visit the Grand Opening of

Keri Lee’s Layers of Color Art Gallery! Be prepared to be inspired! 

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Noel

How are you enjoying the new release from Layers of Color - they have certainly changed my Christmas Cards - in the best way possible!

Just quietly  - the past two years I gave my friends cards I had bought as I was so busy making cards for the Boutiques that sell may cards I had not time left to do my own - but not this year...

Noel comes from the Christmas Verses art stamp set  - the font is divine and works beautifully as the focal point nestled neatly in the Spellbinder Nestibilities - I have used Labels Fourteen, Labels Three and the Fleur de Lis (thanks Bridget!) These have been cut with the Grand Calibur.

Layers of Color Belle Brocade art stencil definitely makes a bold statement on this card, together with the softness of lace - definitely a combination I will be using again.

This card is for the following challenges:

Critter Sketch - Anything Goes

Ooh La La Creations - Punches/Dies

Simon Says Stamp and Show... - Man Card

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Anything Goes

 There's Magic in the Air - Punches and Cuts

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Die Cuttin' Divas - Shabby Chic Or Vintage

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Birthday Banner

It is Monday morning here and I have taken a break from Christmas cards to show you how the new Sentiment Banners art stamp set from Layers of Color can be used for more than Christmas cards

infact it is full of sentiments for most occasions, along with the gorgeous Banner frame that coordinates with the Spellbinders Ribbon Banners Nestibilitie

The image is from Gifts of Love art stamp set and has been cut using the Standard Circles LG and the Floral Doily Motifs using the Grand Calibur- it cuts so crisp and clean and embosses deeply - perfect!

I love how perfectly the frame fits inside the Ribbon Banners Nestibilitie - the Sentimental Banners art stamp set has been illustrated for Layers of Color by Nina Brackett.  I have finished off with a Seam Binding Bow and a large pearl button.

This card is for the following challenges:

Fashionable Stamping Challenges - Vintage

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Bows

Corrosive Challenges - Punches and/or Dies

Dream Valley Challenges - Buttons

 Gingerloft - Vintage or Distressed

One Stitch At A Time - Use your Favorites (Layers of Color, Seam Binding, Embossing and Spellbinders - bliss!!)
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Just Some Lines - Fall(Autumn) Colours

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Autumn Days

4 Crafty Chicks -Fall/Autumn

Crafty Purple Frog - Fall Into Fall

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges - Happy Fall Y'all!

Pixie Dust Studio - Circles

Crafting for all Seasons - fall colors

More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday - fall

Paper Pretties - fall

Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - dies or punches

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

SSIC LOC Christmas Blessings

This weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge has come around quickly - don't you think!? It just seems to come around so quickly - not that I am complaining mind you - it is always one of my favourite challenges....

and this week is hosted by the aptly named Grace, who has chosen:

"These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

 John 16:33

Grace has challenged us to create a card / project that either says "Blessings" or uses an encouraging Scripture

I have used the Layers of Color Christmas Blessings art stamp set - what could be better!  The image has been coloured with SU Chalks/Pastels and cut out with the Spellbinders Labels One Nestibilitie using the Grand Calibur.

The embossing folder is from Tim Holtz - divine isn't it! Finishing off with some fringing from my local Craft Store and some gorgeous miniature roses - an easy card, as much as I love taking the time with details, there are times when we need a quick card - I love the vintage feel and the warmth the texture and sponging adds.

This card is created for the following challenges:
Just Some Lines - Fall(Autumn) Colours
4 Crafty Chicks -Fall/Autumn
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Autumn Colours
Rainbow Lady's - White Space
Crafting for all Seasons - fall colors

I Brake For Challenges - Fall

Little Darlings Challenges - brown and red

More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday - fall

Cards and More - Colour Challenge Red, Brown & Cream

You can read Grace's devotional over at the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge.

Make sure you stop by the Designers Blogs are some amazing inspiration

* Chris * Grace * Kristine * MariLynn * Miejse * Peggysue * Rebekka * Traci M *

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner. 

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP  and  have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!!  Your encouragement is such a blessing for me  - it makes my day!  God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Hallelujah Chorus

I have heard it said lately that 'vintage is here to stay' which is fabulous for those of us who adore this style - the thing I am wondering is - when wasn't it in style - it is timeless...

and works so beautifully with the Layers of Color Glad Tidings and Angelic art stamp sets

The images have been stamped directly onto the Websters Pages DP

This little Cherub from the Angelic art stamp set is so adorable - I think this is a favourite image for me

A Wild Orchid Flower, some Hand Dyed Seam Binding and crochet lace finish the card in vintage style.

This card is for the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - q is for quick

Polkadoodle - distress it

Raise The Bar - things with wings

Stampin For The Weekend - what a cutie

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Things With Wings

Pals Paper Arts - Lace

My Time To Craft - L is For....lace

Shopping Our Stash - No Colouring Allowed

Crafty Boots - Wings

Hooked on Crafts - Ribbon and Lace

Incy Wincy Designs - Distressing

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamp with Fun - Anything Goes

Scrappy Frogs - Vintage 

The Squirrel & the Fox - Anything Goes

Speedy the Cats Challenge - Things with Wings

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

Operation Julie's Smile

Like so many people I love to Blog and have met the most wonderful people along the way - there are times when it makes me proud to be a Blogger and this is one of them.  I was very moved by this story and am honoured to be taking part in this heartwarming event

Julie shares her story on her Blog Julie's Open Window

Many of you may have heard that I recently

had to have emergency oral surgery which resulted

in the removal of my front teeth.

As a child, I struggled with brittle teeth due to

some health concerns and my parents did all

they could to ensure that I went into adult-hood

with the best teeth possible. Unfortunately with age,

the brittle teeth became a problem again and well,

long story short, the dentist recommended that

I bite the bullet and have them all replaced.

I made the appointment, had the consultation

and was handed a piece of paper that said to

bring $4,000 with me to have the rest of the teeth

taken out. I was in shock because the dentist made

reference to the idea that 'it could all be worked out' ; )

Well, here I am today, missing front teeth (and a few others)

and being frustrated because I believed that this was

a procedure that would be taken care of quickly.

The unfortunate thing, is that THAT amount was JUST for the

removal of the rest of my teeth...it does not account

for the 'permanent teeth' that would need to be put in place.

When Julie's teammate Nicole Rixon of Sweet Stamp Shop heard what had happened, she contacted not only the Design Team but a variety of other friends and teammates of mine and Operation Julie's Smile was born...

If you are interested
in getting involved in this creative fundraising event,

please contact Nicole Rixon at nicolehrixon@gmail.com

The deadline to be
a part of the hop is Wednesday, Sept 28th.

Participants will be notified of the blog hop order

between Oct 3rd-5th.

This blog hop is an opportunity to have fun,

feature your blog and raise money for a friend in need.

A donation button will be made available to all who participate.

Operation Julie's Smile

God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

LOC Nostalgic Cherub

I am popping quickly to share a card I have created using the Layers of Color Angelic art stamp set.

I have stamped the image with Tsukineko Versafine Ink

The image has been cut out using the Spellbinders Standard Circles Lg Nestibilitie and popped up onto black cardstock cut one size bigger. The Frame is the Lattice Rectangle, all Dies have been cut with the Grand Calibur

and coloured is using SU Chalks/Pastels using a Blender Pen

 and added some 3D Kindy Glitz on the wings

This card is for the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Things With Wings

Pixie Dust Studio - Circles

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Stampin' B's - Use 2 or more Spellbinders to make a card

Digistamps 4 Joy - anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes

Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes

 Incy Wincy Designs - Distressing (around all layers)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamp with Fun - Anything Goes,

 Card Cupids - Anything Goes

Gingerloft -Vintage or Distressed

The Squirrel & the Fox - Anything Goes

You can see more of my projects in my Layers of Color Gallery, while you are there make sure you check out the other Design Team galleries there is so much inspiration waiting to be discovered, we are thrilled that Layers of Color is a Spellbinders Preferred Product Partner.

You can also check out Layers of Color Art Stamps on our FACEBOOK GROUP and have a look at the Layers of Color Art Stamps FLICKR GROUP where you can upload your LOC artwork and be inspired by hundreds of fabulous LOC creations! You are going to LOVE it!!

Making your creative world more colorful with Layers of Color!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}