Announcing the GRAND OPENING of

Layers of Color Art Gallery for

NINA BRACKETT!

This is a special honor for me to be able to present this fabulous collection of Nina’s work here at Layers of Color. She is a precious friend of mine, near and dear to my heart, yet oceans away in beautiful Croatia.

Card by Nina Brackett featuring Vintage Roses art stamp set

Nina  is a prolific card maker extraordinaire and has a flair with Layers of Color art stamps and art stencils. Nina and her cards have gained international recognition and are widely published. But Nina’s popularity is about more than just her creativity… She shines for Jesus, humbly shares her artistic skills and knowledge, creates from her heart, and is one of the best friends anyone can have. Become a friend and follower of Nina’s blog, “Crafting in Croatia” where you will get a consistent dose of creative inspiration!

Card by Nina Brackett highlighting a butterfly from Flutterescent art stamp set

Nina is also an  inspiration to the crafting community through her marvelous stamp line, Nina Brackett’s stamps, sold through GinaK Designs. She also sells her digital stamp line through Squigglefly where 100% of her profit goes to the Brackett’s ministry, TMAI, a bible school in Croatia. Please support her desire to help plant strong Christian churches in Europe through biblical education for their local pastors www.tmai.org/croatia

Card by Nina Brackett showcasing Botanical Swirls art stencil

and Merci Bouquet art stamp set

You are invited to visit Nina Brackett’s Layers of Color Art Gallery where you will discover fresh new ideas as you take in all the beautiful details of her delightful art!

Thank you for visiting today! May God bless you through Layers of Color!

Creatively Yours,

This week’s Faith Art Friday is hosted by Linda Lucas…

“The Cost of Admittance”

It is my pleasure to be hosting Faith Art Friday here at Layers of Color this week.  You will find different members of the Design Team will be sharing their art and their heart from time to time, I love the inspiration that comes from Faith Art Friday, on many levels!

The heart – it seems we cannot avoid the fact that it is at the very core of so many aspects of our faith.  The Cross – it is at the Cross that we find our salvation through the shedding of the blood of Jesus We are all familiar with the scripture in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…..”

This leads to the question is it enough to know of God, to know all about Him, even be a theologian and know the Word of God from beginning to end…as much as it makes us feel good to think that knowing about Him gives us our ticket to Heaven.  What about attending Church – surely this is enough to ‘get us in’?!  It no more secures our seat than sitting in a garage for 20years makes us a car.

Scripture clearly tells us that we need to believe on HIM to be saved, in fact the second part of one of the most well known scriptures goes onto say, “…that whosoever believes on Him shall be saved!‘  Therefore we need to believe – it is not enough to be good, to go to Church each week and be seen doing the right thing – the first step is to believe – scripture clearly tells us,

‘If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.’ Romans 10: 9 -10

this is when we have assurance of our salvation!

It has been said that it is arrogant for Christians for believe that Jesus is the only way – that every religion is a candle on the road of life – to this I would say, “Why settle for a candle, when you can have the LIGHT OF THE WORLD!!”

It is always thought provoking for me when I create Faith Art – I love to include symbolism.  The thinking and creative process tend to blend and become one motivating and challenging process!

May the light of Jesus shine in your life today,

Wow! I’m excited to share Melisa’s artwork with you today! She’s created a card and a scrapbook page that are rich with lovely details, dynamic patterns and inspiring ideas! Enjoy!

“How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend.”

Card by Melisa Waldorf

I love the shape of the frame and the dotted background that sets it off. Melisa has perfectly placed the Touch of Elegance and Royal Birds art stamps that adds movement and life to this card. The brown gives just the right amount of warmth, and then the “pop” of sunshine-colored roses…WOW, what a classy and elegant card! I think this one should be matted and framed!

“Joyful Noise” layout by Melisa Waldorf

Oh my, this scrapbook page absolutely SINGS with style! Notice the dynamic opposite colors of red and green for excitement and the warm tans and off whites to soften the effect. The layers of musical notes and butterfly are Joyful Noise art stamp set. You can almost hear the violin playing through the active placement of textures and patterns! This romantic yet trendy layout and the artsy photographs sets the mood that clearly expresses a sense for who the beautiful musician is and how much she values her gifts. Spectacular layout!

Please visit Melisa’s blog, “Art From the Heart” to see detailed photographs of these gorgeous pieces featuring Layers of Color products.

May you hear the music of God in His Creations,

Announcing the

Art Gallery Grand Opening

for

Janice Whiting!

This delicious taste sneak peek shows the background designer paper made with Botanical Swirls art stencil. Highlights are Nature Walk and Backyard Birds art stamp sets. What yummie colors and images!

Grab a cup of tea and come stroll through her creative and inspiring world of eye candy! Enjoy Janice’s marvelous Art Gallery Grand Opening today, and return often to renew your mojo with new ideas added weekly! Be sure to hop on over to “Made to Create” blog to discover the many talents of Janice Whiting!

May God richly bless your day with beautiful layers of color,

This week’s Faith Art Friday is hosted by Kristine Breach…

Some of my favorite stamps to create with are birds… I think because they remind me how precious we are in God’s eyes. They are so small, and yet God provides for them. Just think how much more He wants to give us what we need! And to think how beautiful these little creatures are… and yet He created US in His image! When I think about birds singing in the early morning, it reminds me of how God wants us to sing songs of praise to Him, and He gives us a fresh new start every day to do just that. We have a choice how we start the day… are we going to wake up grumbling because we have to go to work, or anticipating the kids fighting or the housework that needs done… or are we going to wake up being thankful for a new day and give God thanks for a new start and for His love that endures forever… no matter what our day brings, His love never changes! This verse I used on my card reminds me of a song by Chris Thomlin that I’d like to share with you…

Give thanks to the Lord

Our God and King

His love endures forever

For He is good, He is above all things

His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise

With a mighty hand

and outstretched arm

His love endures forever

For the life that’s been reborn

His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise

Sing praise, sing praise

Forever God is faithful

Forever God is strong

Forever God is with us

Forever

Forever

From the rising to the setting sun

His love endures forever

By the grace of God

We will carry on

His love endures forever

Sing praise, sing praise

Sing praise, sing praise

Sing your heartsong today! ~ Kris Breach