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,

WooHoo Hooray!! It’s finally here!

Layers of Color Spring 2010 new release is revealed here today!

You’ve seen some TOTALLY AMAZING sneak peeks this last week…and now you get to not only see the entire sets, but you can purchase them at the boutique! We’re expecting shipment any day now, so get your Early Bird Orders in today GREAT NEWS! Our New Release stamp shipment arrived early! Yea! God is SO GOOD! So go ahead and order today, I’ll mail them out ASAP! …and you’ll have these already popular stamp sets in your hands before anyone else! These stamp sets are designed to go together, so you’re going to love ALL of them!

“Vintage Roses”

“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.” Proverb

“Joyful Noise”

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing!” Psalm 100

“Acanthus Leaves”

Acanthus leaves adorned illuminated manuscripts of the 15th century and were prominent in Roman & Greek architecture and decor. An enduring design element, they are still a favorite today in contemporary decoration.

“Fruitful Harvest”

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

Please visit our New Release Stamp Galleries filled with gorgeous inspiration from our talented designers! You’ll find the new ideas so irresistible, you’ll have to have all of these beautiful clear art stamp sets! So for a limited time I will give you the chance to…

WIN ALL FOUR STAMP SETS FREE!!

1) Simply email me here (locnrspring2010.@gmail.com) with the answer to the following question, and I’ll enter your name in our drawing. (This email address is temporary for the drawing only and I cannot reply from it. If the link does not work on your computer, copy and paste the email address in your email program).

2) The Question: HOW MANY LAYERS OF COLOR ART STAMP SETS HAVE MUSICAL NOTES IN THEM? (Be sure to include the new release, “Joyful Noise.”) To find the answer, view all Layers of Color art stamps in our boutique.

3) Double your chances to WIN! Join Layers of Color Scrapbook News & Review Group and I’ll enter your name twice!

I will post the answer, and the winner, here on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Thank you for coming to our party today! While you’re at our boutique you’re welcome to grab a FREE DIGI as a party favor!

May God bless your life with layers of color,

I am thrilled that our designer, Linda Lucas is continuing to share her amazing talents with us through her newest medium, altered art!

I joyfully present to you the grand opening of

Linda’s Altered Art Gallery!

You’ll find this to be a favorite resource for creative stamping inspiration!

We’re so blessed by you and your lovely artwork, Linda! Congratulations!

**WOO HOO!!**

We’re throwing a huge party and you’re invited!
November 14th – 15th, 2009

Layers of Color

is celebrating their

*Autumn 2009 stamp release*
and revealing 9 new fabulous clear stamp sets
totaling over 80 original art stamps!

Everyone who joins us will get FREE DIGIS party favors!
With a drawing and contest offering $250 in PRIZES,

blog hopping with Faith Perspective,

a unique challenge from Stamping Sisters in Christ,
mingling with over one dozen talented stamp artists,

including Layers of Color Design Team
you won’t want to miss this fun event!

Let’s Mingle:

I’d like to introduce you to some talented and wonderful gals at our party!

Welcome, Layers of Color Special Guest Designers:

Abby * Danielle * Deb * Erin * Jennifer * Linda
Liz * Lorraine * Nancyruth * Rebecca * Susan * Vicki

And, it wouldn’t be a party without our very own, Layers of Color Design Team:

Denise * Heather * Linda * Patter

Please visit their blogs, I know you’ll meet new creative friends and discover lots of inspirational artwork! And, Layers of Color has galleries brimming over with more than 1000 wonderful ideas for you 24/7! Enjoy!

Party Favors:

Everybody gets a free party favor!  Here’s how:

1. Just go to Layers of Color Art Stamps boutique Nov 7-13, 2009, and grab your FREE ORIGINAL ART STAMP DIGIS, hand drawn by Laura!
2. Return for the party Nov 14-15, 2009, and we’ll have more FREE DIGIS, that weekend only, as our way of saying, “Thank you for joining us!”

What a fun party! See you there!

Details on how to enter the Gift and Grand Prize Drawings at our Stamp Release Party…

Gift Drawing:

For those of you who love to create…

One winner will receive $100 LAYERS OF COLOR GIFT CERTIFICATE to be spent at Layers of Color Art Stamps online boutique! Here’s how to enter:

1. Use any Layers of Color art stamp or Layers of Color Digi in your artwork and post it on your blog, Yahoo/Google/Ning Group, Flicker, etc.  anytime between now and Nov 15, 2009.
2. Leave a comment below and include the link to the Blog/URL where you posted your artwork.

Grand Prize Drawing:

One Grand Prize Drawing winner will receive…

All NINE LAYERS OF COLOR NEW RELEASE CLEAR ART STAMP SETS (84 stamps in all) from our Autumn 2009 release! Here’s how to enter:

1. Place the Layers of Color Party Badge (through Nov 15, 2009)  along with one of the three Layers of Color Art Stamps badge on your blog, Yahoo/Google/Ning Group, Flicker, etc.  Keep them up as long as you’d like!
2. Join this site by using the “Follow Me” widget, and provide your email address in the “Subscriptions” widget.  You can find these widgets on the left side of the page.  (Your email address will always be kept confidential.)
3. When you’ve done #1 and #2, enter the drawing using Mister Linky below by entering your name and Blog/URL where you posted the badges.

NOTES: Entries for both drawings must be received by end of day (Pacific Time) Nov 15, 2009. We will use names provided in Mr. Linky to pick a winner at random for the Grand Prize Drawing. We will names from the comments below for the Gift Drawing. Layers of Color Design Team members are not eligible but our guest designers are welcome to enter. If the persons selected hasn’t completed all of the steps for a given drawing above, we’ll draw another name. If a winner doesn’t claim their prize in 48 hours, a new name will be drawn. We will announce the winners on this blog on Nov 16, 2009.

Increase your chance of winning!

Follow the steps for both drawings above, and your name will be entered twice in both drawings! Please mention that you’re entering both in the comment you leave.