Growing in Unity November 2024 Day Three

 Hello lovelies! It is Day 3 of my Growing in Unity Week. It is going way too fast. Today, I am sharing a sympathy card. I thought I was going in one direction, then I went in a total opposite direction in the layout of this card. This card was simple to make. First, I embossed a piece of paper and inked the raised areas. I then tore the edges and inked them. I stamped images from Petals & Wings and Grow Untamed (Whit Kit August 2022) onto pattern paper and cut it out with a label die. The edges of the die cut were inked. Next, I took pattern paper, where I tore and inked the edges. The sentiment was stamped on this piece. The sentiment is from love you dearly (April 2022 Sentiment Kit). Foam adhesive was used between each layer. Lastly, twine was wrapped around the top of the card.

Here it is:

I am experiencing some technical difficulties and am unable to share more photos of this card. I will try again later. Hopefully, I’ll have success.

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Growing in Unity November 2024 Day Two

Hello there! I so appreciate you returning to my blog to see what I created for my second day of Growing in Unity. I am so thrilled you are here. I really tried to capture the essence of this card with the pictures I took. You're just going to have to trust me, when I say that it is so pretty in person. I was inspired by some videos I have seen on IG by Katie Pertiet in making this card. Here is the process: First, I applied two Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks, one at a time to an acrylic block, spritzed with water, and smooshed onto watercolor paper. Once it dried I stamped the text stamp from the May 2024 Whit Kit, Wings & Things, randomly. I then applied a thin layer of white acrylic paint. Using my Misti, the floral was created by using Tim Holtz water color pencils directly onto the floral stamp. I dipped the pencil into water and colored directly onto the stamp. I repeated these steps until desired image was achieved. Black and gold paint splatters were also added. The floral stamp is from the June 2020 SMAK Kit, start where you are. I cut the main piece using the largest scalloped arch die by Unity. Embossing folder is Stampin' Up. I inked the embossed panel and rounded the top corners. The sentiment is from the April 2022 Sentiment Kit, love you dearly. It was added using foam adhesive. A hole was punched into stamped panel to allow the brad to go through the lace and paper. 

Oh yeah, here is the card:

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Growing in Unity November 2024 Day One

Hello lovelies! I am so excited to be Growing in Unity this week. Welcome to Day One. I am 100% a dog person, but I am loving the kitty stamps, Unity has been putting out there...especially this one from the set, a little not fine. The sentiments in this kit are equally amazing. I had to use one on this card. 

This kitty gives me all the feels. She is so sweet and stinking adorable. I had to have her. The torn paper stamp is from the kit, jot it down background. I stamped it on a piece of Gypsy Chick (Pink Paislee) pattern paper. I stamped the kitty on the back side of this paper and cut it with a brand new die I recently purchased at Joann's. It comes with 3 stamps. It is from Vicki Boutin and American Crafts. This kitty stamp is so detailed, it only needs a little bit of color when stamped on pattern paper. The sentiment was stamped on the side the kitty was stamped on. I distressed the edges with ink. The mini paper clip is Unity. I layered this piece on pattern paper with foam adhesive. Card base is made from white, heavy weight card stock.

I am not used to making clean and simple cards. It was hard for me not to add more, lol. But sometimes, less is more. In this case, less is more, I guess. I'm still not convinced, lol. I told myself to walk away, come back, and decide if it still needed something more. Clean and simple won.

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Friends of Unity November 2024 Hop, Gratitude

Hi there wonderful people! I missed everyone last month, but now I'm back for another amazing hop. Hope everyone had a nice Halloween. Now it's time to express our gratitude.

Aren't these images beautiful? I love fall with all its glorious colors and smells. I created two cards for this hop. Here is the first one:

I just adore this image. She seems to be in a peaceful state of mind, ready for whatever comes her way. She is from the October 2023 Kit of the Month, golden glow. I stamped her on heavy weight, white card stock, and colored her with various colored pencils. I fussy cut her and set her aside. Heavy weight green card stock was used for the card base. I took a piece of pattern paper and cut it with a deckle and stitches die by Unity. It is one of my favorite dies by them. I stamped two floral images, also from the same Kit of the Month, onto the pattern paper. Two pieces of acetate ephemera I received as a free gift, were layered over the stamped flowers. I took a piece of leftover paper from when I cut out the main panel and stamped the sentiment on it. The sweet sentiment is from the October 2022 Kit of the Month, change and direction. This peaceful lady was adhered with foam adhesive. Both kits are truly beautiful. I even stamped the floral images on the envelope which is made from mulberry paper.

Now for my second card:

Since Veterans Day is in two weeks, I thought it would be fitting to create a card expressing gratitude for a soldier's sacrifice and service. I always ship military cards for free in my ETSY shop. At the moment, I do not know the names of the two sets I used in creating this card. I will continue my search and add them later. I created a similar card for Veterans Day about 5 years ago. I really enjoy creating cards for Veterans Day, letting the recipients know how much they are appreciated.

Well, that's all for me folks. Next up in our hop is the beautiful and super talented, Jenni. 

See you back here in December for another inspirational hop.

Keep crafting in peace,

Dawn

Friends of Unity September 2024 Hop, Color Challenge

Hey friends! I did not participate in last month's hop. I had a busy August. Our youngest graduated from the University of Cincinnati and my hubby had surgery. I took some time off from work to nurse him back to health. We both returned to work last week. He is doing great. 

I love a good color challenge, but I especially love this one. Why? Because it has the beautiful colors of fall. This hop is extra special. We are hosting this very color challenge on the Unity Show & Tell Page. Post your creations for your chance to win a prize. I'm so excited to see what everyone creates. This is going to be so fun.

Here are the colors:

I have been wanting to make this card ever since I saw a gorgeous card Melissa Phillips made with acorn stamps. I remembered that Unity has an acorn stamp in an older Kit of the Month. I always thought it was a pretty stamp. 

Here is my acorn card; I am so happy with how it turned out:

This card was created on cream card stock. I used a Gina Marie mini slim line die on a piece of fall themed pattern paper. This piece was placed directly onto the card base. I layered a Stampin' Up paper lattice over the die cut. The leaf stamp is from the August 2022 Kit of the Month, hope is stronger. I fussy cut the leaves and placed them on my card using foam adhesive. I cut two skeleton leaves using Gina Marie dies on pattern paper and layered them over the stamped leaves. I then layered 49 and Market acetate pieces over the skeleton leaves. Two green leaves (Prima) were placed over the 49 and Market acetate pieces. I stamped the acorn on water color paper and used Karin markers to color. This beautiful acorn stamp is from the August 2019 Kit of the Month, warm and cozy. This is a gorgeous kit. I fussy cut the acorn and placed it on my card with foam adhesive. I then stamped the sentiment, give thanks, and cut it out using an oval cutter. The sentiment is from the August 2020 Kit of the Month, count your blessings. I love how bold the font is. I added a Making Memories pumpkin brad and Gina Marie enamel dots for more interest.

Thank you for taking the time and hopping with us. We appreciate your support and lovely comments. Here is the hop order once again, in case you need it.

Crystal

Kari

Tammy

Joyce

Jane

Jenni

me

Rachel

Remember to participate in our challenge on the Unity Show & Tell FB page. Thanks for hanging with us. See you next month!

Happy crafting,

Dawn

Friends of Unity July 2024 Hop, Technique

Hello friends! I am so extra excited right now. We have a new puppy...just rescued her on June 30th. Her name at the shelter was Rosalind, but we gave her the name River. Another pup in her litter had this name and I fell in love with it, so we, too, have a River. And who knows, maybe the other River isn't even River anymore. It really doesn't matter, though, right? It's not like we will see her sister. Well, enough of that. Welcome to our new hop:

I decided to play with my gelli plate for this hop. I do not use it nearly enough. I definitely need to practice more, but I'm happy with the results. 

First I have an ATC to share with you:

I did not set out to make an ATC. It just kinda sorta happened. I brayered different paint colors onto my gelli plate and placed a stencil on it rolling the brayer over it. I really liked the background I created. I cut it down, but I just was not happy with it after I stamped the image on it. I then stamped a sentiment from the same SMAK (May 2016, Sentimental Journey). I still was not happy. I stamped another image from the same SMAK and I just made it worse...ughhh. I decided to take the first image I stamped to create an ATC. I just could not let this background go to waste. I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock in green and in black. The sentiment is from the July 2018 Layers of Life, never random. I cut the sentiment into strips and glued them onto the ATC. Lastly, I used a notched corner punch on the edges.

Next, I have a card:

I brayered different colors of paint onto my gelli plate and used different stencils to create the background. Next, I stamped rectified poppies onto the background. I ran this panel through my Big Shot Plus with a textured die plate. I used a Tim Holtz die to make the flower. The flower was created using a piece of the gelli background I created. I then stamped, so many thanks (from the December 2020 Sentiment Kit, no better words). I cut it down to size and layered it over the flower die cut. Lastly, I added pink enamel dots.

Well, thanks for hopping with us. Next up in the hop is, our wonderful friend, Rachel.

See everyone next month! 

Take care,

Dawn

Friends of Unity June 2024 Hop, Celebrations

 As I am writing this blog, I have only two days left of work. I love being an educator and having summers off. Let the celebrating begin. Our cue this month just so happens to be celebrations:

My winner from last month's hop is Robin. Congratulations! You have won a fabulous grab bag of Unity Stamps. Please message me on Facebook with your address so I can get your prize to you.

For this hop, I knew I was making a welcome home card, but I thought my second card would have a wedding theme. Well, as you can see later in my post, my second card turned out to be for Father's Day.

Here is my first card: 

There is nothing like buying a home, especially your very first home. I have always loved this image from the May 2022 Kit of the Month, one friend. It's perfect to celebrate the purchase of a new home. So many gorgeous stamps in this kit. I colored this welcoming scene with colored pencils and blended with Gamsol. The sentiment is from the December 2022 Kit of the Month, a new chapter. I cut it out with the smallest scallops and arches die.

Here is my second card:

I absolutely adore this sweet image. I bought it with intention to make birthday cards, but then I thought it would make great Father's Day cards. So here we are. Image is from a Phyllis Harris set called, thank you kindly. I stamped it on pattern paper and colored with colored pencils and used Gamsol to blend. Sentiment is from the May 2020 Kit of the Month, beginning of anything. I added some acrylic hearts, which are also Unity. I kind of messed up one of the branches, so I covered it with a metal charm...voila!

As always we appreciate you visiting our blogs and leaving comments. We are grateful for your support. Next up in the hop is the lovely and talented Rachel.

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See you next month!

Inky hugs,

Dawn