Saturday, November 3, 2018

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, November 2018, Strength

Hello everyone!  I am super excited about this month's blog hop because yours truly suggested it.  I thought it would be cool to challenge each of us to somehow portray strength in our creations.  As women, I feel we are strong in so many ways: we give birth, we work and take care of our families, we are leaders in our communities, we are protectors, we are caregivers, and we inspire and are inspired. I can go on forever here, but I think you get the picture.  Let's get to the cue:

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Let's just say I have had a challenging week which required strength in so many ways.  I couldn't wait to unleash in my journal; so today I am sharing a bit of myself via my art journal.  I hope you like it.






All stamps on this page are Unity. Their names are in parentheses. To create this page, I first stamped the face (she pauses). I colored her face and neck with acrylic paint. I then created the background using Gelatos, water, and a brush.  I then used a Prima stencil with white paint.  I then stamped the oh Lord sentiment (gardenia floral border).  I then stamped the flowers (blow your mind).  I then randomly stamped the netting (blow your mind). I then stamped the sentiment on the right side (Determined to rise) and then I stamped the strength sentiment in the lower left hand corner (as I see it).  I then added sequins I received free from Unity in a Kit of the Month.  I also added washi.  I am really pleased with the completed project.  It was so therapeutic to create this page.  I so needed this.

I still have to announce the winner from last month's hop to receive a brand new Unity stamp set from me.  This past week just really got away from me.  I will announce the winner within the week.  Stay tuned!

DENISE W BEARD YOU ARE THE WINNER FROM LAST MONTH'S BLOG HOP!  CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU MY FRIEND.  PLEASE MESSAGE ME THRU FACEBOOK TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!

This month, a couple of ladies are having a giveaway.  Please continue to hop, so you don't miss out on your chance to win some Unity goodness.

 http://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...

https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/.../friends-of-unity-nov...

https://www.two38creations.com/.../friends-of-unity-blog...

 http://inkedbyeileen.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...

https://cropsscissorspaper.blogspot.com/.../friends-of...

https://whatsbrewinfromrobynsnest.blogspot.com/.../friend...

https://fromtwinsburgwithlove.blogspot.com/.../friends-of... (me)

https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/.../friends-of...

http://thewashihorse.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...

Until next time my friends, keep crafting in love and peace,
Dawn