You’re invited to come revisit Melody’s galleries! She’s one of our honored and retired designers, however she just can’t stop using Layers of Color art stamps! Well we certainly understand the addiction! LOL!

I’ve added 11 brand new photos to her card gallery that I know you’ll find very inspirational! And while you’re there, stop by and see her wonderful layout in her scrapbooking gallery that was published in Canadian Scrapbooker magazine. Go say “Hi!” to Melody on her blog, and give her hugs for us!

GO CHICKIE! Congratulations! We’re so proud of you!

Patter Cross has written an article for Scrapbook.com which includes Layers of Color art stamps and Designers, Patter, Linda and me.

Hope you find inspiration from it as I have!

6 X 6 Card

The color challenge is to use teal, red, black and white in your artwork. Here’s my card and a tutorial :

The flowers are Layers of Color Polka Dot Love art stamps and the background is stamped with Creative Flourish and  Nature Walk.

Close Up of 3-D Flowers

All the flowers and leaves were stamped on white cardstock with black ink, cut out and applied to the background with glue. Some of them were bent so that they stand out creating the 3-D effect. I love the dimension this creates!

Supplies

The supplies for this card are: white cardstock, black ink, Teal Blue StazOn, Scarlet VersaColor, Clear Embossing Powder, Tsukineko Dabber, and Layers of Color Polka Dot Love , Creative Flourish and Nature Walk art stamps.

First Layer of Background

The background has two simple layers…First, on white cardstock stamp Creative Flourish and Nature Walk flourish repeatedly with red ink. Before it dries, sprinkle with clear embossing powder. Emboss with an embossing heat gun.

Second Layer of Background

For the second layer…Using the dabber and StazOn teal ink, rub over the entire paper leaving some areas heavier, some lighter.

Background Details

Gently wipe some of the teal ink off of the red areas with a baby wipe and, Voila! Imagine all the wonderful various creations you can make with this handmade designer paper!

Thank U

Thank U for visiting today! For more inspirational artwork, please visit our art galleries!

God’s blessings to you,

Groomsmen

My eldest daughter, Jessica created this page of her groom and groomsmen from their wedding in December 2006.

Creative Details

This dynamic design was made with Layers of Color Beaded Frames art stamp set.

Sentimental Keepsake

Attached to the page is the actual boutonniere worn by the groom. I made it with a velvet leaf, ribbon, trim, feathers and faux berries that looked like they are sugar coated. Jessica also adorned this page with Layers of Color Garden Borders, Architectural Blocks art stamp sets and golden netting.

Details

Just above her husband’s name, Jessica added some masculine touches of metal and corrugated cardboard.  The crown and flourish are Layers of Color Regal Wings and Under the Sea art stamp sets.

Dear Blog Friends:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showering me with love during my recovery! I’ve been so honored and blessed by you. I’m sorry I haven’t written to each of you. I hope to be able to do that in the near future. In the meantime, Thank you so much!… and big hugs to you all!

Pierced

Jessica created a page in memory of having her nose pierced this April. It turned out that it did not fit her style, and so two weeks later she removed it. She warns that it does hurt as much as it looks like it does! I love how she combined the black & white with the vibrant colors.

Details

Jessica used Layers of Color birds from the Bird-day Party art stamp set and embossed it with silver. Such a pretty effect.

Nose Flower

Jessica’s touch of whimsy is shown in how she used a close-up photo of her nose jewelry as the flower center. The flower is Layers of Color Polka Dot Love embossed on printed paper.

Dearest Blog Friends: It’s been one week since my surgery and I’m healing slowly but surely. Thank you for your continued prayers!

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My daughter, Jessica and her husband, Chris enjoyed a special restaurant together in celebration of her Golden birthday (23 years old on the 23rd). She made this fabulous multi-layered scrapbook page about their experience. The restaurant is called Zeste Cafe!

Zeste Cafe

I think this page says “Zeste” with more than words! It’s vibrant colors and combination of creative details and layers of papers & photos give the viewer an exciting sense of discovery! Apparently the food was also, “WOW!”.

Journaling the Experience	A Wonderful Discovery
All stamps are Layers of Color Art Stamps.	Lunch was so good,they went back for dinner!
Zesty Details	Yummy!

I’m having major surgery today, May 14th, so I may not be online for weeks. I’d appreciate your prayers for recovery. Thank you and God bless!

Our talent Layers of Color Design Team has been on a creative roll lately! All their galleries have new artwork to inspire you! Come visit anytime you need to light your fire of creativity!

Luv One Another Layout by Melody

Altered Book by Karen

Vintage Postcard by Sherre

Double Baby Layout by Denise

Valentine by Heather