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

57 comments:

  1. Oh Dawn, I am so moved by your piece. Wow. What an amazing expression. What incredible art work. Wow.

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  2. How lovely and
    inspiring! Love
    the whole effect.
    Carla from Utah

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  3. Beautiful. Just love that face and the sentiment to go with couldnt be more perfect!

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  4. This is gorgeous! Love the awesome sentiment. The mixed media style is really beautiful. I hope this weeks is much better for you!! Hugs!!!

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    1. Thanks so much Becca! I hope this week is better too!

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  5. Very nice! You've inspired me to play around with my stash of Gelatos, stencils & stamps!!

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  6. Fantastic work. Very inspiring. Love the mixed media technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. What a GORGEOUS piece off Art, Dawn!!! OMGeeee!
    You're so talented!! I love this!!!

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  8. Gorgeous and inspiring! I would love to see this framed!

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  9. Just stunning, Dawn. I love how all the pieces just work together. It's very powerful and moving. Just a lovely design, beautiful colors, details, and sentiments. Thank you for your inspiration. Great job!

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  10. This is so unique! I love the coloring and detail!

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  11. I absolutely love this page! You did an outstanding job on it! So inspiring, Dawn!

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  12. Beautiful page the colors are so nice and the girl and saying are perfect! Thanks for sharing 😊

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  13. What a wonderful sentiment! The colors are so pretty together.

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  14. Dawn, your art journal page is absolutely beautiful!! I love the stamps you chose and the combination with the colors is so beautiful! Thank you for inspiring me!

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  15. This is gorgeous! Love this! Pam Foy

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  16. Wow! That's a great theme this month!!!
    Love the gorgeous colors and the sentiment of your art journaling page!

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  17. This is gorgeous, the colors, the sentiment, wow! The whole piece is beautifully done.

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  18. This is stunning. I absolutely love mixed media and wish I was better at it. I work at it all the time. I never seem to get the effect I’m looking for. I’m saving your piece for inspiration. Gorgeous!!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie! As long as you’re creating from the heart, that’s all that matters. However, if you want to learn some cool techniques, check out Art Journal Freedom by Dina Wakley and Art Journal Courage by Dina Wakley.

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  19. This is beautiful. Great choice on the theme as well!

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  20. I love this card so much. It is screaming strength and so full of emotion and depth. Thank you for this inspiration.

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  21. Wow- your depth of colors is amazing. What a beautiful piece of art!!! Gorgeous work!!!

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  22. Wow, amazing journal page. It so beautifully conveys strength. Amazing layers, textures and artistic feel.

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