Front Cover

I’m joyful to announce that I’ve been published as a Guest Artist in the book, “Exploring the Latest Trends in Mixed Media Art, Volumne II Recycled, Reinspired Reinvented By Sherre Hulbert and Cynthia Powell, and Guest Artists”!  I started this project October 2008, that’s how long it takes to get published in a book! But it was worth the wait!

Back Cover

I created Decorative Rulers from recycled cereal boxes for my project contribution in the “Recycled” section of the book. The rulers are shown on the back cover and page 66. Sherre and Cynthia did the book layout, page decoration, and the tremendous amount of work to get this second book in print. Congratulations, Ladies!

Page 66

Fleur Heart Ruler

Garden Borders Ruler

Royal Birds Ruler

Garden Borders and Dotted Delights Ruler

Architectural Blocks Ruler

Architectural Blocks Ruler

All stamps featured in this project are Layers of Color art stamps.

I hope you found colorful inspiration from my artwork,

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,

Hope you’re having a hot and fun summer! I’m finally back after almost two months of recovering from surgery. I’m doing 100% as the procedures were a great success! Praise the Lord! I’m SO behind on projects that I think it’ll take me the rest of the summer to catch up. Let’s start with more good news…

“Just Cards!”, Volume 14, Summer 2009 has published several cards with Layers of Color art stamps! They’ve chosen a card made by our Card Designer, Denise, and two cards made by me. I’ve shared them all with you here…

Just Cards Magazine Summer 2009

Card made by Denise, Page 33

Peace, Love, Joy Card

Card made by Laura page 82

Baptism Card

Card made by Laura page 85

Baby Shower Invite

I’m looking forward to visiting all my friends in blogland again!          See you soon!

Announcing 4 Layers of Color cards published in Spring 2009 Vol. 13 of “Just Cards!”

Just Cards Magazine Cover

“Just Cards!” magazine, Spring 2009, Vol 13

Card by Denise

Card features Architectural Blocks art stamp set. See more delightful cards by Denise in her gallery.

Page 15

Card by Laura

Card features Under the Sea art stamp set. See more cards by Laura in her gallery.

Page 20

Card by Laura

Card features Garden Borders art stamp set and you can find a strawberry stamp in the Nature Walk art stamp set.

Page 40

Card by Laura

Card features Fleur Heart art stamp set.

Just Weddings Advertisement

And I was most honored to have my card featured in their advertisement for “Just Weddings!” magazine.

A card made in the theme of Love Forever is good for anniversaries, weddings, or Valentine’s Day.

Love Forever

I used Layers of Color Fleur Heart art stamp set as the background and featured a metal heart charm as the centerpiece.

Just Weddings Magazine	Page 18

This card is published in the current issue of “Just Weddings” 2009 magazine, pages 18 & 19.

Thanks for visiting today! Come back soon for more loving ideas!

Published Artwork by Heather Wombacher

Heather Wombacher, our very own Layers of Color Mixed-Media Designer has had her first artwork published in Stampington’s Sew Somerset magazine (Vol 2, Issue 2, page 69)! Please visit her blog and give her a big round of applause!

We’re so happy for you, Heather! The first of many, I’m sure, as your talents are limitless!