Lots to Show and Tell - an Update

I have been busy with exciting things over the past week and am excited to be able to share some of these things with you... I had the privilege of meeting the owner and artist of Darkroom Door Rubber Stamps - Rachel Greig while at the Craft and Quilt Fair.

Rachel was the Guest Artist at the Fair and was diagonally across from the Booth where I was helping my friend and Stampin' Up Demo Ann.  In the quiet moments I wandered over and tried to learn a little bit more of her wonderful techniques as she demonstrated and ran make & takes with Darkroom Door Rubber Stamps, Viva Decor products and Ranger products!     - I am very fortunate to have come home with some of  her product and have had fun today and will be back with a card using one of her photo images tomorrow....here are some of her fabulous samples.

It is also exciting for me as I am going to doing some demo's and teaching some Classes Using darkroom door images at my LSS - this is an honour for me - Rachel is an Australian Artist and I am in awe of her talent - just quietly, I believe she is Australia's Tim Holtz - so watch out!!  LOL!

The Craft Fair was an incredible experience as you will see by the photos I managed to get - I could not resists taking this one of the Catchy Crafts Booth - they are the biggest Store in New South Wales and carry such a HUGE range of Spellbinders - check this out....

 I would love to say I got one of each but....BUT I did get an offer to teach at their store and may be looking at doing some Guest spots - how cool is that!!

Some of these divine roses did find their way into my craft supplies....who can resist - look how many rows of them - such a great way to buy them!!

Bling-a licious!!

Fabulously Metallic...

Flower Power

lace...lace...and more lace...

My cards for sale

Every crafting need at the Stampin' Up Booth where I helped my friend Ann, along with Lorraine and her daughter Denise

Ann had surgery on her foot the week before and was not meant to be on it....but check this gal out...

What a gal!! 

I look forward to coming back tomorrow and showing you a card or two.....Thank you for visiting today - I wish you could have been at the Craft and Quilt Fair with me - it was so much fun - I loved seeing all of those who stopped by to say hello and what a buzz to catch up with some of you who I am getting to know in Blogville - I just LURRRVVVE it!

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SSIC LOC Sweet Song

Sunday comes around so quickly and with it comes the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - a perfect way to start the week!  This week we are blessed to have one of our Guest Designers sharing the devotional Teresa has chosen...

 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord

Colossians 3:16

Teresa has challenged us to use music in some form. Sheet music, music notes, instruments, or singing

I could not resist the Layers of Color Honeysweet art stamp set - how divine are these bees, along with The Love Chapter art stamp set.

I sponged the Layers of Color Vintage Medallion art stencil onto a page from an old hymnal using Tim Holtz Distressing Ink - Scattered Straw

Hand ruffled Seam Binding and a flower from the Flowering Gems art stamp set are the finishing touches.

You can see the details and dimension in this photo, along with the perfect sentiment from the Psalms - perfect for this challenge - the Psalms are known as the Song of David.

This card is for the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - Monochromatic

Marks Finest Papers - Distressed Card
Clearly Inspired - things with wings

Charisma Cardz – Distressing

Please be sure to stop by and see Teresa's devotional 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!! 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 - Floral Cup

I have been busy helping a friend at the Craft and Quilt Fair and am grateful that I have some cards to show you from the Layers of Color's July  new release - this is one of my favourite sets - Teacup Blessings art stamp sets.

The cards with this set on have been the first ones to sell at the Craft and Quilt Fair, it seems that everyone likes to feel they are giving their friends their best bone china when they serve a cup pf tea, and the Teacup Blessings art stamp set certainly makes that possible as far as cards go.

The cup has been coloured with SU Chalks and a Blender Pen, but out and popped up onto some embossed DP from KandCompany.  The gorgeous lace is a gift from a dear friend.

One of the fabulous things about this set is that it comes with numerous sentiments that can be added to the saucer and also the inside of the cup - it gives such a variety of occasions and adds such charm to an already delightful image.  I chose to keep this cup plain so it was able to be used for any occasion.

This card is for the following challenges:

Crafty Ann's - scallops and or fancy borders

 Crafty Catz - embossing

Phindy’s Place - vintage look

Stamp Man - anything goes

Charisma Cardz - Distressing
Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes in August

Crafty Sentiments - Punches and Die Cuts

Do You Stack Up? - Emboss it

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 Victorious Love

While looking through an old Hymnal, I was inspired by the title of this hymn - Victory, Great Victory.  While I have never actually heard the Hymn I certainly love the title and as a Christian, it is a topic that is close to our hearts.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Romans 8:35-37

This scripture is specific telling us that we have been made MORE THAN CONQUERORS - in all of the trials listed, not just in one or two situations but in any and every situation we face.

The cause of our victory is specific - through the blood of Jesus Christ.  Christ's death on the cross brings us victory, it is not due to anything on our part but the shedding of the blood of Jesus.  There is more power in one drop of His blood than any weapon that the 'world' has created.  All the riches in the world not be enough to purchase one drop of the blood that was shed for our salvation. 

Today, when we are acutely aware of the power sources available to mankind and the blatant displays of them, we can find peace in the knowledge that

indeed...

in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Romans 8:37



For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometheven our faith
1John 5:4
AMEN!!

I have used Layers of Color Fleur Heart, Backyard Birds, Flowering Gems, Nature Walk and The Love Chapter art stamp sets for this creation...
This card is for the following Challenges:
AiFactory - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes in August
Delightful Challenges - Things with wings
Little Red Wagon - bird
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
There's Magic in the Air - Animals
Dream Valley Challenges - Distressing
Sassy Studio Designs - Distressing
Charisma Cardz - Distressing

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 Bouquet

I am popping in to show you a card using the Layers of Color Gifts of Love art stamp set, illustrated by NinaBrackett.  Incase you haven't heard Layers of Color is sponsoring the If the Shoe Fits Challenge this week and the theme is green - so I had to link this card!

I have stamped the image and lightly coloured with SU Chalks and a Blender Pen

Cutting the image out using my Spellbinders Grand Calibur and the Lacey Circles Nestibilitlie, Sponging around the edges with Ranger Peeled Paint Distressing Ink before removing the image from the Die.

The sentiment is part of the Gifts of Love art stamp set - you have a few to choose from - I have used a Corner Rounder on the edges.

My bow had been tied with the BowEasy - the more I use it the more I love it!  Half pearls add the finishing touch.

This card is for the following challenges:

A Spoonful Of Sugar - Happy Birthday

Anything Goes Challenge - Happy Birthday/Celebration

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Anything goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Summer

Tuesday Throwdown - Birthday

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Victorine Originals - Birthday

Birthday Sundaes - Birthday Card

Ellephantastic - August: Add some layers

One Stop Craft - Sentimental

Paper Creator's Crafts - All about Flowers

My posts over the next few days will be preschedules as I am going to be busy at the Craft and Quilt Fair for the next four days - what fun!  If you happen to be there, please pop by and see me - I am helping out with the Stampin' Up booth (I11) I may be in desperate need of coffee!  LOL!

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}}}

Handmade Vintage

I have had an opportunity to play with my new stamps - this gorgeous set Sewing Labels by The Angel Company - these are illustrated by the amazingly talented Nina Brackett.

As soon as I saw this set I knew it would be one I 'needed!'  LOL!  Sewing Labels are 'so in' right now, but we all know they have never been out - have they - I do believe Vintage is here to stay - yay!!

I stamped the image in Walnut Stain Distressing Ink and cut around the edge with scissors as I don't have the Labels 8 that it coordinates with it - but I have ordered it - just as well!!

Out came the huge jar of buttons that has been collected over time and I added some to the edge

The handmade label has been stamped and also cut out by hand and popped up onto foam tape....crochet lace and this fabulous tape measure ribbon has been

Here you can see the layers and details clearly.  I know I will be using this set more - I am loving it!

This card is for the following challenges:

Incy Wincy Designs - Something Old and Something New - Buttons (old) Stamps (new)

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Paper Creations Ink - Stitching Theme

Squigglefly - Buttons

 Card Cupids - Buttons and/or Ribbon

Sparkles Forum - One for the girls

Our Daily Bread Designs - ODBDSLC71 Notions-Seamstress

Raise The Bar - anything goes

Thank you for visiting today - I have been busy getting organised as I am going to be busy at the Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair from Thursday to Sunday - it is going to be a lot of fun, but there is a lot to get organised with Classes at my LSS and a Workshop to run next week - but it is all fun...it's a tough job but some has to do it!  LOL!  I hope you get some 'you' time - I tell my DH I am saving him a fortune by crafting - as therapy starts at $150 per hour!  LOL!  God bless you!

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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 Elegantly Emerald

Layers of Color is sponsoring this weeks If the Shoe Fits Challenge and I am honoured to be a Guest designer, along with some of the other LOC Design Team.

The challenge is all about EMERALD - to use Emerald Bling or Green on your card

I created an envelope card - happily I was able to use something lying on my desk

and these gorgeous flowers from Petaloo, that have been sponged with Peeled Paint Distressing Ink and layered - I love the lush look of them!

I sponged the DP with the Layers of Color Vintage Medallion art stencil  using the Peeled Paint Distressing Ink.

one of the things I love about this style of card is the tag

The edges have been sponged and a Corner rounder used on the corners

The flourish is for the Old World Flourishes art stamp set and the butterfly from the Butterfly Collector art stamp set.  I have layered the butterfly to give it some movement and added a green large pearl.

This card is for the following challenges:

Crafts and Me - anything goes

Divas by Design - summer 

My Mum's Craft shop - monochromatic

Paper Shelter Challenge - flowers

Sisterhood of Crafters - Simply Handmade

Card and Scrap - Summer

Nettie G's Digital Gems - Fancy Folds

 Order of Opus Gluei – no words allowed

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}}}