Sew Lovely ~ The Angel Company

 

 I have a special card to share today made with some stamps illustrated by my dear friend Nina Brackett.  She has many stamps in the newest The Angel Company catalog.  

I used the stamp sets Sew Lovely and Fancy Labels.  The patterned paper is Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden.  I paper pieced the dress popping it up on dimensionals.

If you would like to see more of the stamps Nina has designed you can download the catalog HERE (her stamps are on pages 26-37 and love the variety of styles). You can contact them by phone, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm CST at 785-212-6113 OR drop them an email at tac@theangelcompany.net, and they will connect you to a demo who will gladly take your order.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

CP125

A quick card to share that I made using the Card Patterns 125 sketch.  I wanted to keep it more simple and combined it with Suzanne's Mix It Up Monday challenge ~ Monochromatics on Stamp TV.  I used A Year of Flowers, Pressed Flowers and the sentiment is from Stenciled Spring.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

CFC12 ~ LOC Silk Moth

I made this for the CAS-ual Friday's Challenge which was to create a Clean and Simple project using a rub-on or stickers.  I used the Silk Moth cling art stamp from Layers of Color and colored it with Copics.  The SRM stickers sentiment was added to a die cut from Spellbinders Ribbon Banners.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

CPS228 ~ Bee-utiful Friend

I made this for the CPS228 sketch which gave me the perfect opportunity to get the new Honeysweet clear art stamp set inky.  So many stamps, so little time, sigh....:)  I kept to a yellow and black color scheme, it just seemed "right" LOL!  I used a Tim Holtz folder, which of course the name escapes me now, and I colored a Black Gelato on the dots embossed cardstock.  I simply rubbed it in with my finger over the embossing, easy~peasy.   The framed image coordinates with Spellbinders Labels Twenty, which is right up my alley.  I stamped the bee a second time, embossed and popped it up on a dimensional.  Honeysweet is indeed...SWEET!  

Hope you can play along with the CPS sketch this week, it is a fun one!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Oh, Taste and See.... SSICC#99

I made this for the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge #99.  Layers of Color is sponsoring the challenge this week and the challenge is to create a card or project that depicts the sharp contrast of black and white/ivory.  I used the clear art stamp set Encouragement and paired it with the Belle Brocade art stencil.  I used Viva Decor White Embossing Creme on the stencil and love the puffy dimension it gives to the background.  The sentiment was stamped on white cardstock and die cut with the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares die.

Hope you can play along over at Stampin Sister in Christ as the Encouragement stamp set is up for grabs :)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Gelatos and a STV Challenge

There is a fun challenge over on Stamp TV of CASE'ing one of the Gina K. Designs DT members and this week we are CASE'ing Carolina Buchting.  I chose this card of hers to CASE: Party Like Rock Star.

For my card I used the same stamp set Live Life Loud, different sentiment (from the set), added extra layers, distressing, and created a fun background using Gelatos.   Faber-Castell makes these neat little chapstick look coloring tools called Gelatos.   A little background..."Gelatos are creamy sticks infused with brilliant color.  The color glides easily onto papers and can be dissolved with water to create watercolor effects or left to dry for vibrant burst of color.  They are acid free and odorless." ~Design Memory Craft booklet

  Today I want to show how you can use them to create a fun background.

I used the orange, yellow and red Gelatos and coloring them directly onto my Tim Holtz mat as you see here...

 Then I spritzed the Gelatos on the mat lightly with water...

 Then simple enough, I turned my cardstock over and rubbed it directly onto the cardstock in a cirular motion.

 Due to the moisture, the cardstock curled a bit, however, once you dry it with a heat gun it goes back flat again.

 

It creates the coolest look :o)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

PDCC91 - Gifts of Love

 I made this for the Play Date Cafe Challenge.  This week the challenge is a color splash and we can choose which splash of color we would like.... I chose pink, as it is near and dear to my heart!  

I used the new clear art stamp set Gifts of Love from Layers of Color.   Love this floral image and all of the lovely details.  The image was stamped and embossed with Clear Embossing powder.  I stamped the flower image a second time on pink cardstock and paper pieced the flowers to add that splash of pink.  I used a Viva Decor Pearl Pen on the center of each flower.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Friends

Quick card to share today that I made using some new Hero Arts stamps that I found at my LSS this past weekend.  Funny thing is we went to this stamping/scrapbooking show in Winston-Salem and the BEST stop of the day was the LSS!  The show was good...just nothing I needed I guess :)   LOVE this background stamp (Word Pops) with these fun circles.  Makes such a fab background and the flower (from Stitched Frames) is just the coolest. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

CPS227

 Want2Scrap is the sponsoring the CPS challenge this week and have to LOVE bling that matches Spellbinders dies!!  

For this card I used Crate Paper and Layers of Color Flourish Crest cling art stamp and Sent with Love clear art stamp set.

Hope you can play along as this week one random winner will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Want2Scrap has bling and so much more...

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

CSS Alumni Blog Hop ~ Piece it Together

Welcome to another Gina K. Designs CSS Alumni Blog Hop!    If you came from Giovana's blog you are in the right place and if not, hope you will start at the beginning HERE.

The theme of this hop is paper piecing  which is near and dear to my heart.  I think at times I would rather paper piece than color, lol!  In case you're not familiar with this technique,  Gina has put together a video which you can find here, Paper Piecing.

  Here is my card: 

I used the stamp set Garden Fresh and GKD Luxury cardstock Ivory and Green Apple and Memento Bamboo Leaves ink.

Your next stop on this hop is sweet Joy

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

CPS226

This week is flying by!!  Back from the beach and recovering from a bit too much sun, now in the itching phase....ahhhh...

I made this for the CPS226 sketch which is another great on by Tami!  I used Dream Birds from Gina K. Designs. The sponsor this week is Copic!  

I am entering this into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

Here is a close-up of how I popped up the bird a bit:

Hope you can play along this week :o)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Layers of Color ~ a Winner and a SALE!

Another quick card to share today using Layers of Color May Bouquet cling art stamp...   Today I wanted to share how easy it is to leave the flower white and just highlight them a bit.  I colored the image with Copics and Faber Castell Big Brush Markers.  The sentiment and bee is from Honeysweet.

I am entering this into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

Thanks so much for hopping along with us yesterday!  It was an inspiring hop and all of your sweet comments were greatly appreciated.  My randomly drawn winner is:

#1 Olga!!!  Love it when random number generator picks number one...I mean how rare!

(email me: jennie.harper@yahoo.com ...  your mailing info and I will see that this gets right out to you :o)

AND there is a sale today for these new releases for everyone...

  SALE 25% off July 12, 2011 only!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Layers of Color New Release Tea Party Blog Hop

Layers of Color

Summer 2011 New Release
Tea Party Blog Hop!
 

(If you came from Janice’s blog you are in the right place.
If you have just stopped in, please start at the beginning so you get all the goodies!)

Welcome! I’m so glad you can join us for this wonderful celebration! We've been brewing up a super exciting party with lots of great treats! …

• LAYERS OF COLOR SUMMER 2011 NEW RELEASE REVEAL! (Now available exclusively at LOC online boutique) 

WIN FREE NEW RELEASE STAMPS! 8 drawings to celebrate Layers of Color's 3rd Birthday! (see below for details) 

• A buffet of delicious sweet DESIGNER PROJECTS!

• The steaming hot Grand Opening of 10 NEW STAMP ART GALLERIES! (Also enjoy & join our FLICKER galleries)

• ALL details on Layers of Color blog!

I used the beautiful May Bouquet cling art stamp and just love this floral image.  I colored the image with Copics and added some Citrus Flower Soft to the center of each flower.  I cut it out and layered it onto a scored white panel of cardstock.  The sentiment and is from Honeysweet (a new clear art stamp set!!!)

I am entering this into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

Before you continue on the hop, be sure to enter my drawing to win the May Bouquet cling art stamp, which I used on my card by leaving a comment on my blog today. The random winner will be announced here tomorrow, July 12th.
There are 8 Blog Hop Drawings! At each designer blog you can leave a comment, which will add your name to their drawing for one FREE new release stamp! ***And Layers of Color blog has a Grand Prize Drawing to WIN THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE! If you enter all of them you will have 8 chances to win!! And be sure to join us all on FACEBOOK and Flickr for even more inspiration!!
Put on your favorite tea party hat and let's go visiting!...Next blog is Jessica's! Here is the entire blog hop list in case you get lost:
*Diana * Janice * Jennie * Jessica * Linda * Melisa * Nina * Teresa (July LOC Guest Designer!!)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Layers of Color Sneak Peek!!!

This card showcases the beautiful Silk Moth cling art stamp as well as one of the sentiments from the Encouragement clear art stamp sets.  

Here is of close-up of the intricate detail on the beautiful moth...

I am entering this into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

Layers of Color is having another exciting release this coming Monday, July 11th!

When: 11 July

Where: Layers of Color

There will be opportunities to win the whole New Release

and giveaways on each Designers Blog

Sneak Peeks have begun so make sure you check out the Designers Blogs during the week! 

* Diana * Janice * Jennie * Jessica * Melisa * Nina 

*Layers of Color 

 

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!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

GKD Release Inspiration Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Gina K. Designs newest Release Inspiration Hop!  We are excited to share with you the last of the stamp sets which were released last Thursday.  Today we are showcasing Bold and Beautiful the new Free w/3 stamp set **Purchase any three stamp sets and you will receive this month's One Free with 3 stamp set!

I stamped the butterfly onto Wild Dandelion cardstock using Memento Dandelion ink and the sentiment (Rose Bud) to create my own patterned paper.

And here is another CAS design I made with it...

For this card, I stamped the image by coloring directly on the stamp with markers and huffing.  Then I embossed the Spellbinders Labels 10 die onto White Luxury cardstock.  I then went over it with Memento Cantaloupe ink with the die still in place to create the frame.  Quite fun to do!

I am entering both of these into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning!  Tomorrow Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one new Gina K. Designs stamp set of their choice!

• Gina K
• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Jennie Harper
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Sharon Harnist
• Theresa Momber
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

GKD Release Inspiration Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Gina K. Designs newest Release Inspiration Hop!  We are excited to share with you two more stamp sets which were released last Thursday.  First up is 

 Whimsical Wishes, illustrated by Theresa Momber:

I used Moonlit Fog as my card base and paired it with Sweet Corn.  The patterned paper is from the Pink Paislee line, Old School.

Next up is Garden Fresh...

 This is an adorable stamp set filled with fruity images and cute sentiments.  For this card I paired the cardstock with Red Hot and patterned paper from Jillibean Soup Green GrassWatermelon Gazpacho.

  
I am entering both of these into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning!  Tomorrow Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one new Gina K. Designs stamp set of their choice!

• Gina K
• Theresa Momber – Illustrator Whimsical Wishes
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher
• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Janice Whiting
• Jennie Harper
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Tami Mayberry

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

GKD Release Inspiration Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Gina K. Designs newest Release Inspiration Hop!  We are excited to share with you two more stamp sets which were released last Thursday.  First up is The Vine, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger:

I stamped the leaves on a scrap piece of paper, colored them with Gelatos and paper pieced them.  Very quick and easy card and this is one of my favorite Scripture verses...

I am entering this into the Moxie Fab Stamp It! Cards Challenge.

Next up is All Occasion Tags, illustrated by Tami Mayberry:

Love that this stamp set coordinates with Spellbinders Grommet Tags!  I paired this with some Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho patterned paper.

For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning!  Tomorrow Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one new Gina K. Designs stamp set of their choice!

• Gina K
• Melanie Muenchinger – Illustrator The Vine
• Tami Mayberry – Illustrator All Occasion Tags
• Michelle Woerner
• Sharon Harnist
• Theresa Momber
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher
• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Janice Whiting
• Jennie Harper
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,