Fancy Finery

It is World Card Making Day today and that is all the excuse I need - LOL! Cleaning my desk is always the intention but hardly ever the completed deed - I start with great determination, but it does not take long to find something that inspires me and I am off creating....

like this divine digi from The Graphic Fairy

It has been sitting on my desk for months (and months and months and months....) and has been layered onto a Spellbinders Classic Oval LG using my Grand Calibur

Some delish DP, a lavish lace bow along with divine bling and this card is complete

and there you have it - how nice it is to see one UFO (unfinished object) completed and into the next one - I will be back with more to show you today - I am on a mission.....LOL!

This card is for the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Paper Crafting Journey - Die cuts and/or a punches 

Southern Girls - Anything Goes 

Digistamps 4 Joy - anything goes 

Papercraft Star - lace

Penny's Paper-Crafty - anything goes

Scrapalicious - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Stampin' Royalty - keep it simple

Whimsical Wednesdays - anything goes

Celebrate the Occasion -  Any Occasion- Must Use Ribbon

Crazy Amigo Challenge - The Letter R (Ribbon)

Die Cuttin' Divas - Shabby Chic Or Vintage

Jen's Digi Stamps - Let's Hear It For The Girls 1st Week

My house looks like a Hospital Ward today - my three teenagers have come down with a NASTY Flu and high temperatures, after spending three days in bed I have moved them out into the loungeroon for a movie day - each one rugged up with the quilt and tissues - the coughing is continuous, but hopefully today they will turn a corner - as for me, I feel it is my duty to stay near them - so I have set up with my crafting supplies on the dining room table, far enough away to be in the ''firing line"!  I do have to add, I am not totally SLACK, it is only 9am and I have changed all of their beds with the frist load of washing on, so they are nice and fresh, done the b'fast run - for those who are feeling like it, medicated them all, got drinks and organised the inhalers and vapourisers...and did I mention that my DH is coming down with it too.....an interesting day here! LOL! 

Thank you for stopping by - it is lovely to see you - I am sure you won't catch anything  LOL!  I hope you have a great weekend and manage to join in with World Card Making Day at some level!  God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

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!

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LOC Sneak Peek - Christmas Blues

A quick post today as I head off to teach a Card Design Class at my LSS - I could not go without showing you one more Sneak Peek of the Layers of Color New Releases.

How divine is this Christmas Blessings art stamp set - and don't we love it coordinating with the Spellbinders Labels 18 - makes cardmaking so easy!

I have cut out the image using my Spellbinders Grand Calibur (but you know that - don't you! LOL!) and coloured lightly with Distressing Inks.

The sentiment is from the Glad Tidings art stamp set

Layering and texture always help create interest and warmth on a card - two favourites or mine - I am very tactile!

This card is for the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Monochromatic

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Things With Wings

Moving Along With The Times - Sparkle

Paper Play - Use 2 or more stamped images

Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

Craft Fancy - Use diecuts

Paper Take Weekly - Things With Wings   

We are now officially counting down

Our party will start with a BLOG HOP

with lots of GIVEAWAYS, including

the GRAND PRIZE Drawing to WIN

the entire September New Release!

Grab an Angelic Party Badge for you and your friends

and invite them to the party and to

www.facebook.com/layersofcolorartstamps !

If we reach 300 “likes” by September 20th

Laura will have a special drawing on Layers of Color Art Stamps Facebook page

that will automatically enter everyone who “likes”!

We’ll see you…

on Layers of Color Designer blogs and Facebook for sneak peeks

Thank you for stopping by today - it always makes my day to see you have been and to read your lovely comments - you make me smile!! Thank you too to everyone who has been an LIKED Layers of Color Australia on facebook - it is an exciting venture and we value your support!!  If you haven't been there yet - we would love you to come and say hello.

God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

SSIC LOC Steadfast Love

I am honoured to be hosting this weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge, I love the inspiration that the Sistah's bring each week form the Word of God.  This week I have chosen:

'The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning'

Lam 3:22 -23

My challenge is to dig deep into your craft cupboard and use something from your stash that you 'just had to have' cause you would use it everyday....but have forgotten about...and I am sure we all have plenty!  LOL!

I have used the fabulous Encouragement art stamp set from Layers of Color - I did not have to dig too far for this, but I did have to dig for the DP - among the numerous sheets of it I have in Craft Central.....I would show you a sneak peek of it all but - I don't want to skeer you!  LOL!

The bird image is from the Layers of Color Royal Birds art stamp set.  The Spellbinders Class Oval has been cut with the Grand Calibur and the sign post from the Spellbinders Elegant Posts, designed by Nina Brackett.

The flowers are from one of the many gorgeous RAKs I have been sent from my dear stamping friends - I am very grateful to you all - I am so blessed!

The lace is also from my supplies - this one has not seen the 'light of day' for quite some time - and worked perfectly with this card!

The scripture from Lamentations is such a comforting one - today, everything moves very fast and is disposable - so it would seem is love!  The one security we have is that God, our Creator and Heavenly Father loves us with an unconditional love, a love that never ceases.  Can you imagine that - it is something that never ceases to amaze me.  His love is not dependent on our response, but on Who He is.

His mercies never come to an end -  such a mystery to the natural mind, but a fact and a promise from the Word of God.  When I became a Christian I was overwhelmed by the love of God and remember saying - 'if there is love like that in this world, then I want it!!' It was no whim or emotion - it was a direct response to the Steadfast Love of God, one that I know on a deeper basis today.

Over the years I have experienced firsthand, the steadfast love of God.  God's Word tells us that He is Love and in Him there is no darkness at all.  No doubt, fear or conditions - His love is NOT dependant on our actions, but whether or not we choose to receive it is dependant on our heart response.  Someone can give us the most beautiful gift - but to experience it, we have to make the choice to open it - it is then we come to understand what we have actually been given!  The Love of God, like that gift in the natural - once we have received it the responsibility to look after it and reap the benefits from it lies with us.  We are responsible for reading the instruction manual and applying the principles to our lives.

God's steadfast love is there for each of us - He is full of mercy, in His Love there is no need to run and hide away - He is indeed faithful in our unfaithfulness!  May our hearts respond declaring;

Great is thy faithfulness O Lord!

This card is for the following challenges:

Forever Friends - must include an animal - pastel colors
 Sassy Studio Designs - Lets get sentimental - Use a sentiment on the front

Southern Girls - 2nd week of photo inspiration

My Mum's Craft shop - monochromatic

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenges - Anything goes
Little Claire's - Things With Wings
Paper Creator's Crafts - All about Flowers
Mami Doodles - flowers
Phindy’s Place - anything goes
Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes in August
Thank you to this weeks sponsor, Clear Dollar Stamps! 

Please be sure to stop by and show them some Stampin' Sisters in Christ love!

Make sure you stop by the Design Team Blogs and see that gorgeous 'works of the heart' they have created for you!! Some of the Stampin Sisters are taking a break for various reasons - there is lots of inspiration to be found as you visit the Designers Blogs

* Kristine * MariLynn * Miejse * Rebekka * Teresa K * 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 NR Eggshell Blues

 I have been having some fun with the Layers of Color Nestlings cling art stamp - isn't it fabulous!  I am sure you know that birds Nests are so 'in' right now, but in reality - when are they not!!

I have stamped the Nestling on white card stock and cut it out with the Spellbinders Classic Oval, layering it onto some DP from Pink Paislee,  this has been cut out using the Labels Twenty One    Nestibilitie and the Spellbinders Grand Calibur - I just love this machine - it cuts so crisp and embosses so deeply!!

The corner dies are from the Floral Doily Accents Dies - I have cut this one in half and slipped it in behind the Classic Oval Die.

You can see the layers and dimension in this photo - I love layers - I hardly make a card without them!!  I think this card has a masculine feel to it....

This card is for the following challenges:

Always Something Creative - Yellow and another colour

Card and Scrap - Use Punches/Dies

Crafters Companion -  One for the Boys

Heidi's Hobbystuggu - Card for a Man

Poodles Parlour - Anything to Do with Birds

Paper Crafting Journey - For Him
Moving Along With The Times - Favourite Things
Stamp Insanity - Summer Colors
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Paper Pal Arts - Summer Time
Dream Valley Challenges - Summer Theme and Living is Easy

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 FAF Sent with Love

It is a very special Faith Art Friday for Layers of Color  - it is Good Friday and the Design Team are making a statement of Faith - and we would love you to join us.  Your can click here to see the inspiration that the Designers have shared.

In these times of uncertainty, one certainty we have is the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus - worldwide this is one event we remember and celebrate each year...

I am always deeply moved by the crucifixion of Jesus, the cruel death He suffered for mankind - for you and me.  Without His crucifixion there would be no resurectrion and salvation for mankind - for you and me!  Most people would be familiar with the Scripture in John 3:16-17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

John 3:16-17

I am greatly encouraged by the 'whosoever' - it is a broad spectrum of people - you and me!!  One of the scriptures that instantly comes to mind at Easter and gives me great hope and encouragement is when Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mary ( Magdalene) and Salome went to the garden and discovered the stone had been rolled away and when they entered the tomb they saw an angel who told them

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you'

 Mark 16:6-7

'....and Peter' what hope this brings me - Peter, with all his faults, even denying Jesus in those last hours of his life - imagine how he must have felt when he heard that Jesus has risen from the grave - and then to hear '...and Peter.' what relief and joy must have filled his heart!  Jesus especially wanted him to know - this is heart to heart and speaks to loudly of the Love of God, so personal, so intimate and so amazing!

This Easter I pray that as you substitute Peter's name for yours, your heart will be encouraged as you celebrate the resurrection of the Christ - who came into the world to save it!

HE IS RISEN - HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

This card is for the following Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Easter

C.R.A.F.T. - Flowers

Crafty Sentiments - Easter

For Fun Challenges - Easter

Paper Shelter Challenge - Nature Inspired

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Easter

Sisterhood of Crafters - Easter

Truly Scrumptous - Vintage

Anybody Art Challenge - Pearls

I have used the Layers of Color Gothic Crosses, Sent With Love and Nature Walk art stamp sets, along with the Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestibilities and Grand Calibur

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 Stamp Company. 

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}}}

Demin and Lace

I have had some extra playtime ( wahoo!!) and managed to ink up this gorgeous hydrangea that I was given for my birthday by my good friend and SU Demo Ann.

Hydrangeas are such a lovely vintage type flower and I instantly fell in love with this set when I saw it.

I used Tsukineko Versafine Ink in Majestic Blue and Spanish Moss - gorgeous to use, I applied the Blue ink to the flower head and then lighly added the green around the leaves - not precision but effective and oh so quick!!

The image has been cut out and embossed using the Classic Oval Nestibilitie and the Spellbinders Grand Calibur - what a fabulous tool - every DieCut comes out with crisp edges and the embossed edge - is etched deeply - I love it!

The DP is White Core Card Stock that has been run through the Cuttlebug with the Tim Holtz Flourishes Embossing Folder (YUMBLY!) and lightly sanded to show the fabulous blue underneath - yet another product I love!  LOL!

The lace is from my stash, along with the button!!  This quick and easy card has taken on a very 'Shabby Chic' flavour - I am happy with that!!

This is card is for the following challenges:
Anita Be Stampin - Anything Goes
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Sketch Challenge - Flowers, Flowers Everywhere
Tip Top Tuesday - Spring Has Sprung
Ambers Craft and Stuff - My Favourite Things - Hydrangeas and lace
Creative Craft Challenges - Embossing
Oldie But a Goodie - Wedding or Anniversary Card
Creative Stamp Friends - Swirls (in embossed background)
Incy Wincy Designs - Flower Fenzy
Karens Doodles - Fancy and Feminine
Lexi's Creations - Monochromatic
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Woodware USA - Anything Goes
Gingerloft - Got the Blues
Scrappy Frogs - Flowers and Lace

Thank you for stopping by today - I do appreciate that you have taken the time to leave a comment - you make this gal from Down Unders day!  God bless you!
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SSIC Bliss

Happy Sunday everyone - I hope your weekend has been a relaxing one!!  I love Sundays for so many reasons and one of them is because it is time for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - this weeks challenge is hosted by our dear Sistah Kristine

"They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him." MAIN VERSE: Mark 15:17
 CONTEXT PASSAGE: See Mark 15: 16-20

Kristine has challenges us to use shades of purple as your main color AND/OR use wood paper or elements on your card.

It was time I inked up this fabulous set from Stampin Up, I was given as a gift for my birthday - so delish!  I have used Tsukineko Imperial Purple on the flourish and Spanish Moss for the butterfly - such great tones in these inks 

The background DP is embossed with the Stylised Flowers Embossing Folder and the green card stock with the Victoria EF - I love the added depth embossing adds - and of course the gorgeous lace - part of a RAK from my dear friend and SU Demo Ann

You can see the added layers and dimension here.  I have used the Spellbinders Grand Calibur for cutting the Labels 4 and Classic Oval Nestibilities - where were we before we discovered Spellbinders - I love how their Die Cuts add instant 'gorgeousness' - in my opinion!  LOL!

A  BIG THANK YOU to this week's sponsor Simon Says Stamp who has offered the "Why Do Birds Fall in Love" Stamp set - we appreciate their ongoing support!!

This card is for the following challenges:

2 Sisters - Spring

 Shannon's Sentiments - Include and Animal

 Crafty Catz - Embossing

Fashionista Friday - Spring

Mami Doodles - Use a Punch or DieCut

Paper Play - for Mum

Dutch Dare #106 - Distressing

Pixie Dust #68 - Fluttering Wings

The Rubber Cafe - Easter/Spring

Simon Says Stamp - Spring Colours/Easter

Flourishes Bring Back the Beauitful - The Colors of Spring

You can see Kristine's devotional on over at the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.

Make sure you stop by the Design Team Blogs and see that gorgeous 'works of the heart' they have created for you!!

*Lisa * Chris * Grace * Kristine * MariLynn * Peggysue * Randi  (on break)* Miejse * Rebekka * Sabrina*

Thank you for visiting today - I  love to see you and appreciate the lovely comments you leave for me!  I hope you are havng a great weekend - mine is coming to an end - it happens so fast!  LOL!  God bless you!

{{{hugs}}}

Missing You

It is such a great feeling to create for creatings sake - I have done just that with this card.

It is very simple, using this wonderful birdcage image, cutting it out and popping it up onto a Spellbinders Classic Oval Nestibilitie using foam tape.

With this sentiment from Layers of Color - I just loved the two together, for something different.

The sentiment is from the Sent With Love art stamp set and has been cut with a Spellbiinders Fancy Tags using my Grand Calibur.

The DP is DCWV, the La Creme Collection - I love the texture on this DP.  Crochet lace has been added, along with some Kaiser pearls to finish the card.

I told you it was very simple, I do hope it brings a smile to the recipient!

This card is for the following challenges:

Simon Says -  Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Use Your Scraps

My Time to Craft - Use Jewels - pearls

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes with a Digi

Sentimental Sundays - Sentiment, Pearls and Lace

Craft Your Days Away - Black and White

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 Stamp Company. 

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}}}