Saturday, September 7, 2019

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, September 2019, Autumn Colors

One of my favorite seasons...fall! Time for cozy layers, colorful sweaters, hot apple cider, Halloween, leaves changing colors, leaves falling, and of course fall crafting. I love the beautiful colors of autumn; pumpkin spice, cinnamon, burnt red, red, golden hues of orange, brown, and yellow, and moss green. What colors would you add to this list? I hope my cards give the beautiful colors of fall the justice they deserve. Here is our cue:

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Before I forget, several of us ladies are having giveaways, including myself. My birthday is September 3, so I want not just one person, but two people to share in my celebration. Before we get to the pictures of the prizes, let me share my cards.

First up:


Did I mention that I absolutely love making fall cards? Especially with the beautiful stamps created by Unity! To create this card I stamped the leaf on water color paper and colored it with Prima oil pastels. I fussy cut the leaf and set it aside. I then stamped the background stamp from the May 2017 SMAK onto the white card base. The chipboard hexagon piece was painted and sprayed and added over the background stamp. Then I added a journaling card. I then layered part of a kraft doily onto pattern paper which was cut with a circle cutter and then cut in half. Both the sentiment and leaf stamps are from the August 2019 KOM, warm and cozy. I stamped the sentiment and cut it out with a die. I added it at an angle for interest. And lastly, I applied the beautiful leaf with foam adhesive.

Next up:



I was inspired by Karen Maldonado in the creation of this card. Something about this verse speaks to me. I'm hoping that the recipient is inspired as well. For this card I used a kraft card base. I found some pattern paper from my stash with autumn colors. The smaller piece was cut with a die. I stamped the heart with flower on water color paper and colored with Prima water colors. I fussy cut it and set it aside. I stamped the sentiment on pattern paper and layered it with pattern paper. I used foam adhesive on the sentiment. I then added a metal clip for a finishing touch. I then added the heart with foam adhesive. The heart stamp is from Here's to Love & Friends and the sentiment is from He Will Sustain You; both Graciellie Designs. I love Gracie Chavez. Her designs are always so beautifully amazing. If you have not checked out her stamp line, make sure you do. You will not be disappointed.

Whew! Are you still with me? Ha Ha! Here is the hop order:

https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-september-blog-hop.html

https://inkedbyeileen.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-september-blog-hop.html

https://whatsbrewinfromrobynsnest.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-september.html

https://thechattystamper.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-september-blog-hop.html

https://www.lainiebugdesigns.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-september-blog-hop.html

https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-autumn-colors.html

https://fromtwinsburgwithlove.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-blog-hoppers-september.html

https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-september-blog-hop7.html

https://thewashihorse.blogspot.com/2019/09/friends-of-unity-sept-autumn-colors.htm

https://www.two38creations.com/2019/09/september-friends-of-unity-blog-hop.html




Now for the prizes. To be eligible all you have to do is comment on all of our blogs. We love to hear what you think about our creations. Remember, I have two prize packs, which means two separate winners. The first prize consists of several Itty Bitties and some random stamps I received in grab bags. Here is a photo:

The second prize is a Coffee Lovers Paper Pack. I can't wait to create with these beauties. And since, it's my birthday month, I purchased a second one to share.

Coffee Lovers {Paper Pack}

Sorry for the long post. I'm thrilled you stopped by. See you again real soon. Have fun hopping!

77 comments:

  1. That card with the chicken wire is absolutely fantastic. I love the other card too, but that chicken wire card is just amazing. great work as always. so talented.

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  2. You are so creative with what you used in all the layers of the first card. I can't say that the things you used would have been a combination that would have come to mind, but they work so well together. I love that leaf stamp. I agree with your comment on the sentiment of the second card. It is amazing! Another card done so well!

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  3. Love your beautiful cards, Dawn! That first card is simply amazing! Just gorgeous... I love the reference to spring with a background of a calendar! And the second card is a stunner backed in red!

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  4. Gosh...i just love that leaf with the gold behind it! Stunning!!! ❤❤❤

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  5. Amazing cards!!! I'm in love with the first one!!
    And happy belated birthday!!

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  6. I hope you had a wonderful birthday, I love your cards, especially the first one

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  7. Happy belated birthday - hope you had a fabulous day!
    I love Fall colors so much. Especially since we just don't get them here in So. FL so I have to enjoy them elsewhere. I love all the fabulous layers on your first card. It's really beautiful! And the 2nd card is really traditional in colors and that sentiment is lovely. The new paper pack really speaks to me because I love my coffee!! hehe

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    1. I did have a fabulous day! Thank you Becca! I can't wait to receive these paper packs.

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  8. Wonderful job! Love the colors and the layering on the 1st card is great!

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  9. Lovely cards! I especially like that first one with the beautiful mixed media layers! So pretty!

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  10. Beautiful fall cards Dawn! The first one is a stunner! Happy belated birthday!!

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  11. Happy Be-lated Birthday to ya! Your cards are just so beautiful!
    The chipboard hexagon is sooooo cool added to your first card!

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  12. Beautiful cards. Have a Happy Birthday.
    Cindy F

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  13. I love the autumn leaf, chicken wire card, its beautifupl!

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  14. I love the layers of your first cards! WHAT GORGEOUS CREATIONS!

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  15. Oh, your cards are so beautiful! I also love Fall, especially the rich, warm fall colors. That chipboard hexagon pattern on your first card gives such wonderful texture to your card, and the layers are fabulous

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  16. Lovely cards Dawn!! I like the honeycomb lattice in your first card. Is that a die cut?

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    1. Thank you Dorothy! It is a die cut from want2scrap.

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  17. Beautiful cards! I really love the layering and textures on the first one! Gorgeous colors and leaf design too!
    Happy Birthday.... you might as well celebrate all month! :)

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  18. I love both cards. The background is so unique and fun. The red card is beautiful and I love the sentiment.

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  19. These cards are so pretty but that first one is so artsy and gorgeous! I love how you layered the stamps and that chipboard shape.

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  20. Happy Birthday! Your cards are awesome love everything about them😍

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  21. Love both cards. But the first card with different layering is pretty cool. The second card with the heart. Speaks love for fall

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  22. I especially love the leaf card. It is so interesting with all of the various elements, colors, patterns and textures! Beautiful!

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  23. Your cards are just wonderful! I especially love the first one!

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  24. Wow, I absolutely adore that first card. Gorgeous mixed media delight. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Hugz

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    1. Thank you so much! I did have a wonderful birthday!

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  25. Both cards are really great! Love the first one so much!!

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  26. I love all the layers! You've inspired me to be more adventurous.

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  27. I love your use of the various layers on your first card. It’s inspiring.

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  28. Beautiful cards. I like the layers on the first one.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  29. Dawn, you're cards are beautiful my friend. I think you love Fall as much as I do...my bday is in fall too, but next month. I LOVE this time of year and I think you captured it beautifully. I love the layers, details, softness, texture, and pop of color of your first card. It's just stunning! And love the big heart stamp, colors, and details on your second card, it's just wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration and hope you had a great birthday!

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  30. Happy belated birthday! Loved both cards, the first is my fave, but the verse on the second caught my eye. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  31. Dawn, you are my birthday twin as my birthday is September 3rd too. I love the layers and extra textures on your card.

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  32. Love your beautiful fall cards. Especially the first one. I love, love, love all the layers you put together...I can never quite make that work the way I want. All the textures and layers are perfect!

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  33. ❤️❤️❤️❤️love these!❤️

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  34. Especially love the card with the floral leaf!

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  35. Happy Birthday!! Sept 3 my youngest turned 18!! he was born on actual Labor Day in 2001!! It's a chuckle in our family!! Your cards are beautiful and thanks for the tip on good sentiments!! I will check it out. I also want to say I am in love with that floral filled leaf and the beautiful card you made with it!! Have a LOVELY Autumn :) <3 <3

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    1. Hi Wendy! My youngest turned 18 on Sept. 2. Thank you so much for the lovely comments. You have a lovely autumn as well!

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  37. Your cards are amazing! Love them both! The layering on the first card really goes well together. Love the ❤& saying on the second one. Happy belated Bday! Wishing you a 100 more along with many more creative days.

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