Saturday, November 7, 2020

Friends of Unity Blog Hop, November 2020, Backgrounds

 Welcome back! I am ashamed to say that I have numerous background stamps that have not even seen ink. Maybe we, the Friends of Unity, should have this cue every month next year so I can ink them up. Ha, Ha. I'm not serious. Or am I? Seriously though, the Unity Stamp Co. has been coming out with some amazing background stamps as of late. Here is our November graphic:


my first card:







Yeah yeah I know this is not one of the new backgrounds, but I just had to use this sunflower stamp. To create this background, the sunflower was stamped randomly on a page ripped out of a vintage book. I colored the flowers with Prismacolor colored pencils and Faber Castell colored pencils. Different paints were used for the paint splatters. There's just something about paint splatters that makes me happy. I then stamped the sentiment on pattern paper and layered it with the top of a burlap tag. The sunflower is from the March 2014 Layers of Life called spring inspired. Sentiment is from Autumn Dream.

Second card:


I am not totally happy with how this card turned out, but at least I used one of the newer background stamps! Yay me! This beauty was created by our very own Jeanie Hays. Jeanie, thanks for creating amazing stamps for Unity. I have more of your designs waiting to see ink. When I first saw this stamp, I just had to have it. I colored this stamp with Prismacolor colored pencils and Faber Castell colored  pencils too. This stamp is from the set, Autumn Stoop. This one is a must have.

Don't leave yet! Go check out the rest of the hop. I promise you will be inspired. 





me



Well that's a wrap. Thank you for your continued support. Until next time my friends, keep crafting in love and peace.
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39 comments:

  1. karen adamsNovember 7, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    My favorite is the sunflower ,love how you made your own background!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:15 PM

      Thank you Karen! I really enjoyed creating this background!

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  2. Crystal O. MinklerNovember 7, 2020 at 7:31 AM

    Gorgeous cards, Dawn! I really love the first one with the sunflowers... such a fab combo for a gorgeous background!! Love it!

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  3. Glennis FNovember 7, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Both cards are great, but I think I like the sunflower one best

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:16 PM

      Thank you Glennis! I always appreciate your support!

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  4. Becca YahrlingNovember 7, 2020 at 1:02 PM

    I love the vintage feel of both of these; they're beautiful. I love text so I really love the sunflower card.

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you Becca! I love text too! Thanks for your continued support!

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  5. cghundleyNovember 7, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    Lovely cards. The
    sunflowers are so
    pretty.
    Carla from Utah

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  6. cjknickNovember 8, 2020 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. Kelly MollerNovember 8, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love sunflowers too, but I really love your steps decorated for fall. So cozy and inviting.

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  8. Vannessa OsbournNovember 8, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    Oh my that sunflower card is just stunning Dawn! Thanks for sharing! Vannessa

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  9. tonistampsNovember 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM

    I love the sunflowers, and that little bit of burlap Beautiful!

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  10. Elizabeth RobertsNovember 8, 2020 at 3:34 PM

    Those cards are gorgeous. I passed on the stairs stamp in my order, but may have to place another order.

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  11. Meg CrawfordNovember 8, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks for the reminder that we can always make our own background with multiple stamping of a single stamp. That one always slips my mind. Your card is beautiful!

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:19 PM

      Thanks Meg! Thank you for your continued support!

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  12. Cindy HolmesNovember 8, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    Gorgeous cards! I really love the rustic country style of them!

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  13. Linda VigilNovember 8, 2020 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful cards. That staircase card came out perfectly in my eyes!

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM

      Aww, thank you so much Linda! I would love to send it to you. Just message me in FB your address and I will gladly send to you.

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  14. LindaNovember 8, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful cards and you know I love sunflowers (Kansas girl).

    Linda Abel

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you Linda! Thank you for your continued support!

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  15. SondraNovember 8, 2020 at 6:58 PM

    Beautiful sunflower and colors!!

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  16. Natasha VNovember 8, 2020 at 6:59 PM

    So beautiful Dawn! I love Sunflowers! GORGEOUS!

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 10, 2020 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you Natasha! Thank you for your continued support!

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  17. MicheleNovember 10, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love fall colors!

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  18. Denise BryantNovember 15, 2020 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful cards for fall!

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  19. Carol WortmanNovember 18, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    I do love the Sunflowers, but I am a bit obsessed I planted them for the first time this year and they were beautiful. Placing them on vintage is gorgeous. The pumpkin staircase is very sweet, you're too hard on yourself. Wondering if you use gamsol with these fancier pencils or are they watercolor. Just learning pencils. Lovely cards. Thanks

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    1. Dawn FieldsNovember 21, 2020 at 6:38 PM

      Aww, thanks so much Carol. I did not use gamsol. I used a Prismacolor blending pencil. I used regular colored pencils, not water color pencils on these cards. I love working with pencils, both colored and water color.

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  20. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetNovember 19, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    Amazing cards! I LOVE the sunflowers stamped on that vintage paper. Just lovely. And love the design and details on the 2nd card. Love that stoop! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays!

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  21. Dawn FieldsNovember 21, 2020 at 6:39 PM

    Thank you so much Kim! Happy Holidays to you as well!

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