Saturday, February 5, 2022

Friends of Unity February 2022 Blog Hop, Sketch

 Welcome back to our monthly hop! Drum roll PLEASE...CAROL WORTMAN, you are the winner of my prize from last month's hop. Congratulations! Woot! Woot! Please email or message me your address so I can get your goodies to you. 

Now for our current hop. Sketch is the word. Check it out right here and please share your creations on the Unity Show & Tell Page. I am offering a prize package this month as well. This month's prize is a grab bag of stamps and an Olive Branch paper pack. To be eligible for a prize, all you have to do is leave comments on each of our blogs. A couple of my friends are also giving away prizes so make sure you comment to be part of the fun.


Awesome sketch, right? Here is my first card:





I made this card on my mama's 87th birthday in heaven. Her favorite color was blue, so I decided to use blue hues on this card. I have always loved this stamp with the stacked bowls. I think the get better soon sentiment pairs well with the bowls. What do you think? You know I always appreciate your feedback. I think the bowls would be perfect on thank you cards, too.

This card was created on heavy weight white card stock. Blue card stock was placed directly on the card base. The polka dot paper was cut with a rectangle stitched scalloped die. I decided to stamp the image on kraft at the last minute. I'm so glad I did. I think the bowls look anazing on kraft. The bowls are from the July 2017 Kit of the Month, it's going to be beautiful. The sentiment stamps are from the February 2020 Sentiment Kit, hope is a beautiful thing. I really love Unity's sentiment kits. There are some beautiful sentiments for every occasion. You should really check them out if you have not done so.

My second card is in celebration of Black History Month:





Nala embodies beauty, strength, hope, pride, and wisdom. I love her. I remember when Unity came out with this line of stamps. I also have Jaz,, another  beauty. I used two other Unity stamps on this card. The floral background is quilted blooms. This is a gorgeous stamp. Unfortunately, Unity does not offer this stamp any more. The sentiment stamp is from the February 2018 SMAK Kit, find your zen. 

Black History month encompasses so many wonderful events. It is a time to acknowledge all the many, great contributions of Black people to the world. It is a celebration of our roots from the African diaspora, family ties, traditions, music, food, community, and so much more. It is a vision into the strength and perseverance of a people who were dealt numerous inequities. This is our month to shine. Please note that Black History really is not just one month... it is every day. 

Thank you for hopping! Next up is the lovely Colleen. Here is the hop list, in case you lost your way.





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See you back here next month.

Stay warm and cozy my friends,

Dawn




42 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Dawn! I love the stack of bowls... and your card is perfection! Your second card is amazing... perfect for Black History month!

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  2. Yes every day is an opportunity to learn about Black history! I love your Nala card. It is amazing with all the beautiful patterns that enhance one another and truly sing! Love the bowl card and it is so special to remember your mom. Yes when I look at this card I can taste a hot bowl of delicious soup. Blue is my favorite too.

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  3. I love how you can learn something new through friends in the card making fraternity. I have not heard of celebrating Black History. Your cards are lovely

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  4. I love both cards, and especially appreciate the acknowledgement of black history month. Right now, it seems to me that the world needs more appreciation! The bowls for your mom are lovely - I've been thinking of my mom a lot lately, and I love that you've honored her this way.

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  5. I love the bowls card! What a great tribute to your mom. Amanda Rhodes

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  6. Both of your cards are so full of color and life! So very unique and beautiful. I love that you created on your mommas birthday and that your recognized Black History month. Much love!

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  7. Absolutely beautiful cards Dawn!

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  8. Love your coloring of the bowls and the matching of the polka dot layer. Both cards are gorgeous!

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  9. My mom and dad both celebrate their lives in Glory and by making a card ON THE DAY is more precious than words!... a perfect lesson to take a breath. Beautiful! The coloring on the bowls brings out such wonderful texture. They are the perfect get well image, but thank you would be pretty too. Annnnd then... Ms. Nala is the picture of tradition and beauty. The sunset Earthy colors are perfect. (And oh boy 💃... I am extremely partial to the 1st sentence, woo HOO thank you!)

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  10. Lovely cards and
    great designs.
    Carla from Arizona

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  11. Your cards are amazing! I love them both!

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  12. I always love your cards and really love your blue bowls on kraft! Such a pleasing color combo!!
    Vannessa Osbourn

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  13. Dawn both cards are awesome but that 2nd one is amazing!!

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  14. Both of these cards are fabulous.

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  15. Both of your cards are so warm and beautiful and I love the design for Black History month.

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  16. These cards are both so beautiful in their appearance and message. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

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  17. So special to honor your mom with this beautiful blue bowl card. And Nala... WOW! Gorgeous colors and patterns and so wonderful for Black History Month to continue the everyday conversation. Thanks for the inspiration!

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