Growing in Unity May 2026, Day 5

Well, the gig is up! Today is my last day of Growing In Unity. I had a blast as usual. I saved something extra special for today. My book loving friends...you know how some companies are upping the ante on presentation of books and book related gifts. They arrive to your home beautifully wrapped with various ephemera, maybe a tea bag, fake floral stems, a bookmark or two, etc. Well, I wanted to give it a go. Here is what I came up with, but I'm not done with it just yet. I plan on decorating the cover, making a bookmark, adding a tea bag, and several paper, floral stems. All it needs is a gift card to their favorite book store. This pocket folder measures 6" x 6". The same pattern paper that is on the front, also adorns the back.

As you can see from the second photo, the card, metal bookmark, and journaling card slide easily into the pocket I made. All the things I want to add to this pocket folder will not fit into the pocket. I'm going to bundle it all up, and secure with pretty ribbon. What an exceptional gift this will make! For this creation, I used the February 2026 Whit Kit, Books & Quiet Moments. From it, I used a couple of stamps, some of the paper, and a journaling card.

Please be sure to leave a comment for your last chance to win some Unity goodness. Thanks for hanging with me this week. 

See you soon on the Unity Show & Tell page,

Dawn

P.S. I will be sharing the 2 winners on the Growing in Unity page on Facebook.

Growing In Unity May 2026 Day 4

Welcome Back! Today is Day 4 of my GIU journey! I am having the most amazing time. I love all the comments you have been leaving here and on the Unity Show & Tell Page. I appreciate each and everyone of you. Today, I am sharing a thank you card. One of my students' dad made lunch for several of us. It was delicious. Never in my 15 years of education, has a parent prepared a meal. This was extra special. I am going to miss her as she is going to the next school in the fall. They also gave us an entire cake. I volunteered to create a thank you card for this thoughtful family. I want them to know how truly grateful we all are.

One of my favorite techniques is stamping on pattern paper and adding a little bit of watercolor. That is what I did here. The large floral is from Floral and Buds. The sentiment is from the December 2021 Kit of the Month, smile wider laugh longer. This large floral made for a quick card.

Well, that's all I have today. Remember to comment for a chance to win free Unity.

Thank you for stopping by!

See you tomorrow,

Dawn

Growing in Unity May 2026 Day 3

Hello! So glad you are back for another day of my GIU journey. Today, I am sharing a card with a pinch of snark. I know many of us can relate to this image and sentiment. When I first saw this set, I just had to have it. She's a hot mess and the sentiments made me laugh and I love to laugh. So here we go!

The image and sentiment are from Coffee is Not Enough. I paper pieced her robe and slippers. The slippers are so fuzzy. If you look closely, the one brad says, laugh. Honestly, sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself. Life is way too short. The page tab die is from the February 2026 Whit Kit, Books & Quiet Moments. I plan on using more from this kit for the Friday edition of my week.

Well, that's all for me! Thanks again, for stopping by, and remember to comment for a chance to win credit to Unity!

See you tomorrow,

Dawn

Growing in Unity May 2026 Day 2

Hey, you're back!? I appreciate you stopping by again. For my second day of GIU, I have a sweet wedding card with the sweetest couple. They are so adorable.

Both the image and sentiment are from the March 2026 Kit of the Month, Rooted and Radiant. A Scallops & Arches nesting die was also used. I wish you could see the sparkle on her veil and dress. It is so pretty. 

Remember to leave a comment for a chance to win an e-gift card from Unity. See you again, tomorrow.

Crafting in love,

Dawn

Growing in Unity May 2026 Day 1

Hello there! I'm so excited to be Growing in Unity this week. I hope you enjoy my creations and are inspired to get unused stamps inked up. All of the stamps I used for GIU were inked for the very first time. I love this sweet face. I had to have this stamp set in my arsenal. 

This stamp set is called Doxie Apology. Both the image and sentiments are from this kit. The fonts are so fun. I also used a grungy stamp next to the image. It is from the January 2021 Kit of the Month, made to be happy. I colored the image with Prima Woodland water colors. 

Make sure you comment on all of my blog posts this week. Two people will win e-gift cards from Unity Stamp Co. But you have to comment here to be eligible. 

See you tomorrow with another new card! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Dawn

Friends of Unity May 2026 Blog Hop, Farmhouse

Welcome back to our monthly hop! I'm really excited for this cue. I wanted to make a couple of cards, but I only had time for one. I'm getting ready to go to the Simon Says Stamp Create 2026 event. Hopefully, I'll see some of you there. I'm just going for the shopping. I really want to do the whole thing, but I have to work. Hopefully, one day I will be able to attend the entire event, but I'm so excited just for the shopping. And there's going to be an extra special Tim Holtz make and take. They say this make and take is not your usual make and take, so let's see. I can't wait to find out. Here is our cue:

So whatcha think? Did I nail our cue? I think I did. I really wanted to use lemons, because I know they are definitely part of the farmhouse aesthetic. I don't own any lemon stamps by Unity, so I reached for this lovely pear stamp from the April 2020 SMAK Kit, head up, my friend. I probably never would've used this stamp, if it weren't for our cue. I am pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. I never reach for fruit images when I create. I guess I need to expand my vision when it comes to creating. Barn wall is one of my favorite Unity stamps. It is underneath the door frame ephemera. Tim Holtz water color pencils were used on the pear stamp. The sentiment is from the June 2023 Kit of the Month, from the countryside. This is another stamp I probably never would have used. That's why these kits are so amazing. You just never know when you will need THAT stamp. I looked at the unfinished card and decided it needed more. I rummaged through my stash and found this flower with burlap, lace and a metal flower center. I also found the 5 cents flat back and a mini metal frying pan. With these additions, I am happy. These embellies definitely enhance the farmhouse vibe.

Well that's all I have! Make sure you visit all of our blogs. We always love to read all of your sweet comments. Next up in the hop is my wonderful friend, Doreen. Our hop starts with the lovely Crystal.

Thank you for stopping by! We always appreciate your support!

Until next time my friends,

Dawn

Friends of Unity April 2026 Earth Day/Recycle Hop

Hey everyone! What have you been up to? I was enjoying the weather yesterday, until the rain started. I am on spring break, a much needed rest. For those who don't know, I am an instructional assistant for second and third graders. They are pure joy to work with. They do require a lot of energy, so that's why I'm enjoying this time off. I can't wait to hear what they did over their break.

This month, the Friends of Unity, have a wonderful cue to celebrate our beautiful Earth. Here is the awesome graphic:

Let me just say that I really enjoyed making these cards. Lately, I've been feeling that I kind of lost my crafting mojo. I feel as though I got it back with these two cards in celebration of Earth Day.

First up:

I've always loved this sentiment! It is from an older Kit of the Month, June 2015, She Found Joy. The paper is from Untamed Meadow. This is my favorite from this collection.

Last up:

The gardening image is also from the same Kit of the Month. Happy Mother's Day sentiment is from You are my person. I also used Unity's postage stamp dies.

Well, I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did creating them. I am the last one in the hop. To start at the beginning, just click here, Crystal.

Until next time my friends,

Dawn