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Monday, July 11, 2011

Layers of Color Tea Party Blog Hop

EDIT: The contest is now over and the winner announced here.


Welcome to Layers of Color's
Summer Release 2011
Tea Party Blog Hop

I'm so glad you can join the LOC team for today's blog hop.
Layers of Color Blog Hop - Join our New Release Party on July 11th!

If you came from Melisa's blog, then you came at the right place. If not, check the list below for the right order so you don't miss the projects the LOC team has prepared for you :-). Here are some things you may want to know:
  • LAYERS OF COLOR SUMMER 2011 NEW RELEASE are now available exclusively at LOC online boutique)
  • WIN FREE NEW RELEASE STAMPS! 8 drawings to celebrate Layers of Color's 3rd Birthday! (see below for details)
  • A buffet of delicious sweet DESIGNER PROJECTS!The steaming hot Grand Opening of 10 NEW STAMP ART GALLERIES! (Also enjoy join our FLICKER Gallery)
  • ALL details on Layers of Color blog!

My card uses the Encouragement clear art stamps that fit well inside the many Spellbinder-coordinating cling art stamps that LOC already has. I used the Garden Wall, which was colored with Copics.

This set is very special to me because the verses and quotes I included in it all have ministered and continue to minister to me in some way. I meant them to encourage those who are facing life difficulties by directing their thoughts away from their situation and hardships, and toward Christ who is greater than anything we may face in this world. The Mighty Savior is able to bring peace, help and comfort, even when our situations do not change. And we can trust Him to be ever-faithful, never-changing and to do all things for our good. That truth has carried me through many challenges in my life, for which I am forever thankful to Him who is worthy.
The future
How would you like to win the Encouragement clear art stamp set? Just leave me a comment below and I will pick a random winner tomorrow. Make sure you check out the other LOC DT's blogs for more eye candy and a chance to win some new stamps. Teresa is our Guest Designer for this month and she's playing along with us. I know these ladies will not disappoint!

Finally, visit the Layers of Color blog where you will have a chance to win Grand Prize that includes THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE! And be sure to join us all on FACEBOOK! Here's the order of the hop.

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59 comments:

  1. BUBBLEFROGJuly 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    WOW!! This card is amazing... I love everything about it. That saying is wonderful. Thank you for your inspiration

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  2. TesaBJuly 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wowzaaa! It's amazingly beautiful. Fantastic colors, soooo elegant and crisp and totally gorgeous! :)

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  3. kiwimeskreationsJuly 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Nina this is so elegant and peaceful - inspiring. Thank you for sharing those words that have meant so much to you over the years.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  4. marshaJuly 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    lHow beautiful! Love your colors and the doily.
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  5. Lovely LindaJuly 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Hello Nina - it is no secret that I am a fan of your divine work! I love this set and all of the sayings in it - it is indeed an encouragement and so uplifting! I will be using this set a lot! Thank you Nina for all that you give - if your art and your heart my friend! I {{{heart}}} you! {{{hugs}}}
    By the way - I am loving this card!

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  6. MiesjeJuly 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Oh my goodness - this is adorable. What a fantastic card and that image - will - love it!

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  7. Debbles DabblesJuly 11, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Nina, I love this card. I love the colour combo as well as the stamp set. The lace / doiley? gives it a lovely soft touch. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. Nancy BakerJuly 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Everything about this card is absolutely gorgeous.
    Your work is beautiful. Thanks!

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  9. JaniceAileenJuly 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    It's one of my favorite sets of the release. Thanks so much for putting word of God in LOC rubber!!! The "word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."!!

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  10. LinJuly 11, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    What a lovely set, Nina! My faith got me through a rough period 7 years ago. I love this new set, so wonderful to see more Christian sentiments! Your card is lovely; thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Handmade Cards by ArchanaJuly 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    this is just adorable.love everything about it!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful, Nina! LOVE this stamp set and your card is stunning!!!

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  13. RosemaryJuly 11, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    absolutely gorgeous card!! so elegant!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful rich tones, love your creativity Nina an inspiration (Denise)

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  15. MarshaJuly 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Pretty layout. Especially nice with the lace.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Stunning! Love the colors and the bricks behind the sentiment. Karenliz

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  17. HermineJuly 11, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Its gorgeous.

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  18. ElizabethJuly 11, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Nina, this is lovely! So vibrant! What a wonderful card!

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  19. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    This is a wonderful set Nina! Very encouraging, I love these verses and quotes. Your card is gorgeous, the coloring, wow.

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  20. KarenJuly 11, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    This is beautiful Nina. You can't beat a great sentiment and this one is such a lovely focus on this card.

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  21. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That is a lovely quotation, and you framed it beautifully! The coloring just makes it glow.

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  22. MariLynnJuly 11, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Nina, this is a gorgeous card. I love all of those sentiments that you shared. I especially love that you used Lam 3:22-23 and I really like the one about God understanding our prayers even when we don't have the words to express them. I know that these sentiments and scripture will be a great encouragement to those who recieve cards made with these stamps.

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  23. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Nina, your card design is just lovely. That Encouragement stamp works so well with the Wall stamp.

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  24. CarolJuly 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Simply lovely, great coloring job!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. CharlotteJuly 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    WOW! Your card is stunning! Your coloring beautiful! Love everything about it - but, especially LOVE the sentiment.

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  26. Linda BeesonJuly 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    What a beautiful card! Great colors.

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  27. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Nina, your card is just lovely! and the sentiments that you chose this time are such a blessing!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  28. Laura Kirste CampbellJuly 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Mmm, such a beauty, Nina! It's been such fun to design the new release and be at this party with you! You are a blessing!

    Talk to you soon! Warm, sweet hugs!

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  29. Michelle - You Are GlowingJuly 11, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    So encouraging!! Thanks!

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  30. Lillian ChildJuly 11, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful card, Nina, and these sentiments are so amazing and heartfelt!

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  31. Sue DJuly 11, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    What a beautiful card and I like the verse. This set would be great for my church's card ministry.

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  32. Lisa HjulbergJuly 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Oh wow, Nina, this is so beautiful! I love all the greetings and images you designed for LOC for this release. You are, quite simply, an amazing artist.

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  33. jjocarlsonJuly 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Wow what a beautiful card and I luv the sentiment.

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  34. raindropechoJuly 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    This is gorgeous! The coloring is amazing and the design showcases the stamps so beautifully.

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  35. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    As usual, your work is beautiful and so inspiring. I am still amazed at how you do the bows.
    Tish
    cattish@verizon.net

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  36. Sharri SeffensJuly 11, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Nina, Gorgeous card! I love the colors and am really lovin' this new set of yours!

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  37. GraceJuly 11, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Hi Nina! Oh wow! Your design is absolutely wonderful! I LOVE this sentiment and ALL the sentiments in this set! It is so encouraging and isn't that what most of us want to do with our cards! LOVE how this works so beautifully with the frames and I especially love what you did with it here.... it's crisp yet warm and wonderful! This is a wonderful complement to the LOC line!!!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  38. JennieJuly 11, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Stunning design Nina and love how you colored the label!! Your sentiment set is so beyond what I was expecting and LOVE each and every one, such a blessing to have these to add to card making. ;o)

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  39. Gloria WestermanJuly 11, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Just Stunning.....love how you incorporate the bricks.....and these encouraging words are just prefect...

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  40. Vickie KertzJuly 12, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Love the colors you have used. The wording is so unique also. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration

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  41. Maureen MerrittJuly 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    What a stunning design and beautiful words of encouragement.

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  42. Melisa WaldorfJuly 12, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Oh girl! I'm lovin' that brick wall in pink. Gorgeous card Nina!

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  43. AnitaJuly 12, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Stunning! I love the saying!

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  44. TerrieJuly 12, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    This is just stunning !! Love it ..

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  45. Jan GarberJuly 12, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Nina, your stamp designs are perfect! I am so glad I subscribe to your emails and found LOC! It's my new must-haves!

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  46. Julie OverbyJuly 12, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    So stunning Nina!

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  47. Evelene SJuly 12, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    What a beautiful card and sentiment! I can see how that sentiment would carry you through the tough times. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  48. Shirley NJuly 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Just gorgeous Nina, love how you colored your stamped image and your sentiment is beautiful!

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  49. KimJuly 12, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I love how you've designed stamps to coordinate with the spellbinder dies! I love even more the choice of scriptures you use. May God continue to bless and protect you in your ministry.

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  50. Theresa's StudioJuly 12, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Lovely card...love the LOC stamps..great designs.

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  51. Valonda L.July 12, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Absolutely lovely Nina! Thank you so much for the wonderful collection of quotes and verses that you put together for this release. The Holy Spirit was clearly guiding you as you prepared to release this new stamp set. Thanks for being faithful with the talent God has given you. :)

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  52. Mrs. WJuly 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I can tell you and Laura had a great time collaborating on these well done they are really great!

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  53. Shelly SchmidtJuly 12, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Amazing card- I love the design and the gorgeous colors and love how the sentiment fits into this shape! Wonderful- you have been blessed with talent!

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  54. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Perfectly Beautiful!!! Your card is Gorgeous!!! I would SO totally LOVE to win that stamp set "Encouragement" ... there are myriads of ways I would share it with others!!! Family, friends and the folks at many churches could use that type of encouragement ... I would LOVE to make cards and gifts to bless and encourage theses people! Thank you for a try!! ~Amy S.~

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  55. Sue BridgesJuly 12, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love Love Love it ALL!!!! Over the top !

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  56. NewbieJuly 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    STUNNING!!! Your card is stunning! Love the colors you used, and the sentiment sooooooo very true!!!! Love the whole card!!!!!

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  57. creativeartsJuly 12, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Nina, I love your sets! Especially Encouragement and Gifts of Love. You have always designed beautiful sets but these two sets are tops!!

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  58. SusanJuly 13, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Nina -- you are so right about the power of God in our lives. You have incorporated the verse beautifully into your card.

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  59. LageneJuly 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful card! Wonderful verse!

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Thank you for your kind comments.