LOC: Dotted Dahlias and PDCC107

 I have another sneak peek of some upcoming stamps being released from Layers of Color this week: Dotted Dahlias.   I stamped with Versafine black and embossed with Clear Embossing powder.  The colors were inspired from the Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC107 which was a Color Splash...of my least favorite color...orange, lol!   I used an orange Copic to color in a bit of each flower and added some pearl bling from Want2Scrap.

Here is a close look at the PCCC challenge this week:

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,

Mix It Up Monday - Got Scraps?

A quick card to share today for a challenge I am hosting over on Stamp TV.  I used the new Wishing You Joy Stamp TV Kit and some Echo Park patterned paper scraps.  Hope you can play along...it is all about scraps!  HERE is a direct link to my challenge.  Hope you can play along as a random winner will win a new GKD stamp set!

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,

Layers of Color Ornament Blog Hop

Welcome to the Layers of Color Ornament Blog Hop!
The beginning of the blog hop is at the Layers of Color blog. If you came here from Holly Simoni's blog, you are hopping in the right order.
This is the place to discover the newest creative paper ornament ideas, be inspired by talented designers, and get showered with gifts! Layers of Color is giving away:
FREE Ornament Templates!,
FREE Vintage Roses Ornament Tutorial!, and
5 drawings for a $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificate!
First, some ornament inspiration!...

I used the Heirloom Ornament die from Spellbinders and stamped one of the damask images from
Touch of Elegance as well as the script from The Love Chapter.  I used Memento ink and added a pearl to the center of each damask with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The ornament itself has 4 sides, which I scored using the Scor-Buddy.  I adhered together with Scor-Tape.

Here are some other photos:

GIFTS FOR YOU!...

Come get a FREE Vintage Roses Ornament Tutorial tomorrow, October 27th on Layers of Color blog!
My gift to you are chances to win a $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificate! To enter the drawing, you and at least one friend “like” Layers of Color Facebook page then comment on my blog. When they “like” ask them to comment on LOC Facebook that you sent them. Refer more friends for more entries! Leave me a comment mentioning which friends participated. Winner will be announced here tomorrow! And there are more gifts for you!...

...With every online purchase from Layers of Color boutique you will get an exclusive FREE Vintage Ornament Template designed by Laura Campbell! She made this sample using Glad Tidings art stamp set and Feather Twine. Your gift will be printed on cardstock ready for you to add your creative ideas with stamps and ink! Limited time only!

Let's get hopping to discover lots of gorgeous ornament projects to add sparkle to your Christmas preparations! There are drawings for $20 Layers of Color Gift Certificates as surprise gifts for you along the way, so be sure to visit each designer blog!...

Diana Queen * Gini Cagle * Grace Nywening * 

Holly Simoni * Jennie Harper * Jessica Fick * 

Keri Lee Sereika * Linda Beeson
Linda Lucas * Melisa Waldorf * Nina Brackett *

Rae Barthel * Savannah O’Gwynn

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

Blessings,

Merry Christmas

 Just a quick card to share using the adorable snowman from the newest Stamp TV Kit: Wishing You Joy.  I used some of the patterned paper that comes in the kit.  Love how this kit includes one of the labels that coordinated with the Spellbinders Labels 16 dies.

I colored the snowman image lightly with Copics/Touch Twin markers.

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

Blessings,