Reindeer Noel

 I had to get my stencils back out again as it has been some time since I last used them...  my favorite Layers of Color stencil (I think, lol!) is Vintage Medallion.  I used Memento Bamboo Leaves to stencil the medallion and then stamped over it with the script from The Love Chapter using Memento Lady Bug.  I sponged the bottom as well divided the card up using some wide red double-stitched ribbon.  I used Versafine Satin Red ink for the reindeer (from Reindeer Waltz) and the Noel sentiment (from Christmas Verses) and embossed them both with red embossing powder.

Here is a close up of the reindeer within the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Accents die:

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

Blessings, 

Merry Christmas

Another quick card to share that I made for an upcoming stamp class at my local library using stamps.  It features the Vintage Postcard cling art stamp and Christmas Verses, both from Layers of Color.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks: Fired Brick and Tea Dye to create a fun background paper.  This makes for a simple card to mail that will not need additional postage.

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

Blessings,

Vintage Ornament and Layers of Color Tag

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Today I have some ornaments to share that I made using a tutorial over on the Classroom and some Layers of Color stamps: Christmas Verses and Christmas Blessings, both illustrated by my friend Nina Brackett.  A full tutorial of how to make these ornaments is HERE, honestly...they are so easy and planning on making quite a few this Christmas season.

Here is a close-up of the tag:

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

Blessings,

Layers of Color Altered Frame

One of my favorite things to alter are cheap wood frames from Michaels.  They make perfect gifts and are really quite easy to do.  For this frame, I used two Layers of Color stamp sets: Touch of Elegance and Christmas Verses.

I used Memento ink: Rich Cocoa and Rhubarb to stamp the damask image and lightly sponged the edges with Desert Sand.  Perhaps you can see the Goosebumps Shimmer I spritzed on it...  Love my Tsukineko inks and sprays!! 

Goosebumps adds nice speckled texture. In the center of each damask, I added a little pearl.

Since Christmas is really all about Christ...I added a Bible charm to the ribbon treatment.

 

I am considering doing a step-by-step picture tutorial if you are interested.  I am quite a simple stamper and this was very easy to do.  Just let me know :)

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

Blessings,

PDCC104 ~ Layers of Color

This week Layers of Color is one of the sponsors for the Second Anniversary Challenge at the Play Date Cafe.  

The 'Cup of the Week' winner will win the three stamp sets I used on this card: Christmas Verses and Angelic clear art stamp sets and  Vintage Postcard.  Hope you get to play along this week :)

Here is the PDCC color palette for this week:

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

Blessings,

CPS239 ~ Noel

I made this for the CPS239 sketch challenge and our sponsor this week is Want2Scrap.  For my card I used Mix'd Media Truffle ink from Clearsnap and embossed it with clear embossing powder before die cutting it with Fancy Tags 2.  The patterned paper is Graphic 45 and the pearl bling is  Nestabling Fancy Tags Two White Pearl.  Love this NOEL sentiment from Christmas Verses ~ Layers of Color. It is my "go-to" set for Christmas sentiments!

Hope you can join us for this fun sketch...one random winner will win some awesome Want2Scrap products!!

Something exciting to share...  Here is a hint:

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

Blessings,

Layers of Color Sneak Peek...

 Hello!  So very excited for this upcoming Layers of Color release...It is ONE WEEK from TODAY!!!  I just had to share another card I made this time using Vintage Postcard, the dove from Glad Tidings and the sentiment from Christmas Verses.  How is that for a sneak peek...three sneak peeks in one :) 

New Release Party here, September 19th!

Designer Blog Hop, Free Prizes and Drawings!

It’s the first in our new art stamp Christmas Collection

featuring stamp designs by Nina Brackett and Laura Campbell!

Invite your friends to Layer of Color Facebook page to ‘like’! If we reach 300 by the party date, we’ll have a special drawing for everyone who ‘liked’ us on Facebook! Also come visit the newest edition to our expanding family, Layers of Color Australia Facebook page, led by Linda Lucas! Come say, “G’day!” and see what these creative Aussies are up to with their Layers of Color art stamps and stencils.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,