Damask Dreams

Today I have another card to share using the Damask Dreamweaver stencil which I paired with a retired sentiment from Layers of Color.  I applied Viva Decor White Embossing Creme to the stencil on black cardstock and love how it creates 3D texture as it dries.  Amazing!!  I am entering this into the Damask & Brocade Challenge in the Moxie Fab World as well as in the Dreamweavers challenge on their blog Dream it Up! 

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

Blessings,

Play Date Cafe Challenge

 I made this square card for the Play Date Cafe Challenge this week using some stamps that retired from Layers of Color and I *think* I saw something similar coming from Penny Black soon!!!  Eeks....  Looks like Nina Brackett's style to me :)

I stamped the image using Versamark ink and then sponged heavily with Memento ink, gently rubbing over the embossing to make it pop.  The background was stenciled using Belle Brocade (also retired, boo-hoo) using the two inks as well.  Anyone know of a damask stencil similar??  This was my hands down favorite and would love to get some for upcoming classes.  I added some Want2Scrap bling to each of the centers on the brocade that are showing as well as to the corners of the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Square die.

Hope you can play along with the PDCC this week:

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

Blessings, 

CPS 252

  I made this for the CPS252 sketch challenge.  For my card, I used Memento Sweet Plum ink and Versafine Black (which I embossed with clear embossing powder).  The stamp set is from Layers of Color.

Hope you can join us for this fun sketch as one random winner will win a prize from Taylored Expressions!!

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

Blessings, 

Tuesday Trigger ~ Beautiful Wishes

 I was so inspired by the Tuesday Trigger: Winter Blossoms over on Moxie Fab World.    I was inspired by the group of flowers and wanted to do a little bit of masking with two of the flowers in the Dotted Dahlias clear art stamp set from Layers of Color and stamped them with Memento London Fog ink.   Then using the Ink Blushers I sponged the flowers with Desert Sand, Cantaloupe and Angel Pink.   I embossed a panel of Smoky Slate cardstock, wrapped the panel with lace and The Twinery Stone twine and added some pearl bling from Want2Scrap.

Here is the Tuesday Trigger and hope you can play along (you have until Thursday, January 26th):

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

Blessings,

Blessed Beyond Measure

I have another Layers of Color card to share...this one I made using Sweet Silhouettes. I stamped the label on patterned paper using Memento Black Tuxedo.  After die cutting I sponge the edges lightly with Memento London Fog.  The silhouette image was popped up on a dimensional.  

Did you hear about the amazing sale at Layers of Color?  Definitely not to be missed and Laura has an exciting blog post here... stop by and see the great news for Layers of Color customers and fans, too!

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

Blessings,

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,

Beautiful Wishes

This week is absolutely flying!!  I wish there were some way to slow down the month of December...it seems every day just flies.

A quick card to share today that I made using Dotted Dahlias from Layers of Color.  I embossed the floral image using Versamark from Tsukineko and clear embossing powder.  Then sponged over it with Evergreen Bough (from the Tim Holtz Winter Distress ink line), sprinkled a little water on top and set it with my heat gun.  Quite easy card...which I love! :)

  As busy as these days are stamping time is hard to come by...  Off to start on dinner and perhaps a little wrapping of presents too.  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 ~ Tea Party Blog Hop

Welcome to Layers of Color Tea Party Blog Hop!

This blog hop starts at Layers of Color blog. If you came from Janice's blog, you are in the right place, if not, please start at the beginning to get the most out of this fun blog hop!

Layers of Color design team is having this blog hop in celebration of the release of Spellbinders newest die templates, Decorative Dress Forms, (designed by Nina Brackett and Laura Campbell) and Nested Tea Cups, (designed by Laura Campbell)! Layers of Color will be offering both these new dies February 1, 2012, or you can purchase them now through Crafters Home participating stores.

Welcome! Come on in and join us for a spot of tea and enjoy these tasty treats for the eyes!

My mother, daughter and I share a love of a hot cup of tea...and must say my daughter has learned from her grandma perfectly!  She makes the best cup of tea.  My current favorite is a London Fog, nothing better at the end of a long day.  I made a card using Dotted Dahlias and the Nested Tea Cups to create a card and altered a Twinings Earl Grey tin cansister.  Here is a card I made:

And the inside: 

The sentiment is from Teacup Blessings.

It just seemed right to have a matching tin and would make a great little gift for a tea.

Thank you for spending this lovely time together with us today! What a joy to be here with you! Please help yourself to these lovely tea-inspired FREE TEMPLATES exclusively from Layers of Color!...

Teacup Card Template, designed by Melisa Waldorf and

Paper Tea Cup and Saucer, designed by Laura Kirste Campbell

Layers of Color has wonderful tea-inspired art stamps to go with your tea cup projects! You may need sweet sentiments and verses, a spoonful of honey with Teacup Blessings, and of course some flowers, lace doilies to decorate the table! We'd love to see what you do with these unique templates and art stamps! Please share your delicious creations on Layers of Color Facebook page!

Come on friends, let's continue hopping to all the talented designer blogs to see what they have brewed up for us!...

Next stop on the hop: Jessica...

Here is a complete list of this special

Diana * Janice * Jennie * Jessica * Keri * Linda * Melisa * Nina * Savannah

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,

Layers of Color Sneak Peek: Beautiful Lace

I have another sneak peek to share today using the upcoming stamp sets from Layers of Color.  This one uses Beautiful Lace.  I stamped the lace with Versafine Black ink, embossed with clear embossing powder, and colored it with a couple of Touch Twin and Copic markers for the Touch Twin Challenge. 

These new stamps will be available Nov. 16th and can't wait until you see the entire sets...they are beautiful!!

Here is a close-up:

I added some liquid pearls to highlight some of the centers in the lace.

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

Blessings,

Layers of Color Sneak Peek: Dotted Dahlias

A quick card to share today using Dotted Dahlias from the upcoming Nina B. Designs art stamp line released at Layers of Color.  I used the CAS143 challenge this week from Splitcoaststampers which was a *fab* (and easy) sketch.  So thankful Nina included this verse in this stamp set...it really spoke to my heart and looking forward to studying it more completely...

Make sure you SAVE the DATES!

"Nina B. Designs" new art stamp line

will be released at Layers of Color boutique

November 16th!

Lace, silhouettes, sentiments, and huge flowers are among the gorgeous art stamps designed by the talented and popular designer, Nina Brackett!  Sneak peeks starting Monday, November 7th!

and

Laura Kirste Campbell's first Spellbinders die templates

will be revealed at Spellbinders blog and Layers of Color blog

November 15th and 16th!

Nina Brackett and Laura have co-designed the Spellbinders die template set being revealed November 15th, and Laura designed the Spellbinders die template set being revealed November 16th. You'll want to be first in line to get both!

Such an exciting month at Layers of Color!

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

Blessings,

Dotted Peony

I have the first of several sneak peeks to share with you today of an upcoming release from Layers of Color on November 16th.  Sure hope you can join us for the hop!!! 

I used the Dotted Peony clear stamp set and love this big flower. I added Citrus Flower Soft to the center of each.  This also fits the CAS-ual Friday's Challenge in going Over the Edge :)

Make sure you SAVE the DATES!

"Nina B. Designs" new art stamp line

will be released at Layers of Color boutique

November 16th!

Lace, silhouettes, sentiments, and huge flowers are among the gorgeous art stamps designed by the talented and popular designer, Nina Brackett!  Sneak peeks starting Monday, November 7th!

and

Laura Kirste Campbell's first Spellbinders die templates

will be revealed at Spellbinders blog and Layers of Color blog

November 15th and 16th!

Nina Brackett and Laura have co-designed the Spellbinders die template set being revealed November 15th, and Laura designed the Spellbinders die template set being revealed November 16th. You'll want to be first in line to get both!

Such an exciting month at Layers of Color! 

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

Blessings,

CPS243 ~ Holly Angel

I made this for the CPS239 sketch challenge and our sponsor this week is Want2Scrap.  For my card I used Memento ink to create a background using the Vintage Postcard cling art stamp from Layers of Color.  The Holly Angel cling art stamp was stamped with Versamark and embossed with Silver Embossing Powder prior to cutting out.

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

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

Blessings,

CFC26 ~ Bee-utiful Friend

I made this for the CAS-ual Friday's challenge, which is a sketch this week!  Love sketches and combined it with the Honeysweet from Layers of Color.  Speaking of which....did you know Paper Crafts is hosting a Layers of Color giveaway on their Facebook page?  Here is a direct link to the photo you comment on.   Included in the giveaway is the set I used for this card and two others with a retail value of  $47.85!

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

Blessings,

Thinking of You

Two cards to share today using the same card... I used two Layers of Color stamp sets: Gifts of Love and Sentimental Banners.  One floral image colored with Copics and one left plain. This fits the Touch Twin Challenge in coloring a floral image: used Y21 Copic and outlined a bit with YR33 Touch Twin Marker.  I am still trying to decide which one I like best.. I think the pop of color gives it a nice touch, but also like the plain simplicity of the uncolored floral image.

 

Here is the other one...  what do you think?

This is also for the Lily Pad Sketch Challenge hosted by my dear friend Nina Brackett.  She has is giving away several of her stamp sets as a prize and hope you will head over to the Lily Pad website as well as Nina's blog HERE for a fun birthday giveaway!

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,