Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Free As A Bird- LOC


Free As A Bird
I'm thrilled to tell you about a wonderful stamp company called Layers Of Color
I'm even more thrilled to tell you I was asked to be a Guest Designer for the Month of August.
Let me introduce you to my first piece done with the darling stamp set Royal Birds,
 I colored the birds with distress inks and a Dove blender.
Rather appropriate, don't you think?
 Layers Of Color also has their own line of art stencils.
I used their Natural Flourish Art Stencil in my background.
A Tim Holtz bird cage and Bracket painted with acrylics to look like rust.
A chipboard tag and leaf ribbon complete the card.
I'll be back next week to share more with Layers Of Color!

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36 comments:

  1. JingleAugust 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    What a great piece! I love the creative use of the die and the birds are just beautiful!

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  2. Carol W.August 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the little birds and the colors are amazing. TFS

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Lovely piece Lynn, love the flourish in the background and the depth of colour is fabulous. I love birds and these are gorgeous as is the rusty cage. Tracy x

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  4. TerryAugust 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Lynn, I love those birds! Beautiful creation and will check out Layers of Color! Have a lovely day!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Congratulations on the guest designer spot! Your card is wonderful, I love the busted cage! I always look to you for the something new that is needed in the card industry.

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  6. SandyAugust 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Wow Lynn this is so beautiful.
    Amazing colors and lovely birds. Awesome.

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  7. CreateologyAugust 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Oh how I love this with the little birdies free from that adorable cage. You are brilliant. Congratulations on your guesting...

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  8. Valerie-JaelAugust 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful work, the bird stamps are lovely! Hugs, Valerie

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  9. bobbieAugust 3, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful!! I love how you "busted open" the bird cage!!!

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  10. LoriAugust 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oooo, fabulous, Lynn! Love those bird images! And the cage is really cool!

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  11. JoAugust 3, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Do you ever do something that is not just amazing? I love this, the broken cage is wonderfully creative! the colours spectacular and Congratulations on the Guest Designer Spot!!!

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  12. Laura Kirste CampbellAugust 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    It's so wonderful to have you as our guest designer, Lynn! I adore this project! Fantastic use of stamps, stencils and colors. It's so joyful and alive!

    Ask your friends to join Layers of Color on Facebook to see all the colorful inspiration and meet new artists!

    I hope you are feeling well and enjoying your summer, Lynn!

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  13. flutterbycrafterAugust 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What a great piece, would never have thought of it myself, as I've said before you're so creative xx

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  14. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Lynn,
    You are so clever! I love your steampunk birds on Etsy!

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  15. Cath WilsonAugust 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    This is beautiful - love the colours (didn't think of using my Dove Blender - duh!) and everything about it.

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  16. ZoechaosAugust 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Very beautiful love the stamps and the background flourish oh for some money..... a Lynn classic. XOXO Zoe

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  17. MarleneAugust 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wowza...that's awesome! That birdcage is amazing...and your techniques always impress me.

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  18. misteejayAugust 3, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    What a wonderful piece Lynn - really lovely.

    Toni xx

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  19. NettyAugust 3, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful piece of art and those birds are so cute. x

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  20. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    This is beautiful Lynn, love those birds!

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  21. Dee in N.H.August 3, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    That's amazing! Love that the beautiful birds have busted out of the cage. Another great piece!

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  22. ImagiMeriAugust 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful Lynn. I just ordered some stamps from them, thanks for the info. I hope I can get back into altered art in the near future. Hope all is well and you're not overdoing.

    Hugs and love,
    Meri

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  23. ShellAugust 3, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Okay, so Mostly? When you start talkin' "Stamping" it's all Greek to me! LOL

    I finished a package of goodies for you today though, and Hopefully, it'll go out tomorrow or Friday....I've been alternating between the Garden's and the Studio with this "heatwave" or should I say "DRY wave!"

    Look for a parcel soon! Love and Hugs,
    Shell

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  24. Marie Lost Bird StudioAugust 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    congratulations on the guest designer spot!!!Love your beautiful card with the rusty cage.
    Great colors too.Have a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  25. hazelAugust 4, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This is fabulous - I love what you have done with the birdcage.
    xxx Hazel.

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  26. Lovely LindaAugust 4, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Oh my giddy aunt Lynn - this is amazing! Everything about it inspires me ! Gorgeous use of those Royal Birds - one of my favourite LOC sets - love the movement and the colours, along with the TH cage! Looking forward to seeing more from you! Thanks for the inspiration!! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda LOC Design Team

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  27. SusanAugust 4, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I Love this Lynn! I have that stencil from them :) I want that bird cage die in the worst way! LOL

    Congrats on the guest design spot!
    How's the neck doing?

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  28. Kathy EddyAugust 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Such a beautiful piece Lynn! Glad to see you are making art again.

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  29. Lynne MoncrieffAugust 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    I always say you are an asset to any company so no wonder they approached you to be a GD.
    You used the birds so beautifully.

    Wishes
    Lynne
    P.S. So good to read some great news happening in your life.

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  30. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh my how beautiful, Lynn! We are so excited to have you as guest designer for LOC this month!!

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  31. Paula - Buenos AiresAugust 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wonderful work! I love the last leave on the tag, outside of the main body (as in "free"). Pretty birds, delicious colours.

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  32. Marva Plummer-BrunoAugust 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hey Lynn - this is aweome!!! Hope you're feeling better!

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  33. Melisa WaldorfAugust 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Soooo clever!! I am lovin' how the birds are bustin' out! Fabulous project and I'm so glad you are joining us this month at Layers of Color!

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  34. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    What a wonderful piece.. Boy are they lucky to get you as a designer..

    Hugs, Linda

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  35. JennieAugust 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    This is quite a work of art Lynn! Love all of the elements and the birds are just fabulously placed. Thrilled to have you GD for LOC this month :)

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  36. ChristineAugust 8, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Love this!!! The broken bird cage is such a great idea!!!

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