Saturday, March 5, 2022

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, March 2022, Kraft, Black, and White

Hello there and welcome to the Friends of Unity March 2022 blog hop. I am so excited for this month's cue, kraft, black, and white. I think this is a classy color combo. I don't believe I have ever created with this palette until now. Here is our cool graphic for the month:


Before I share my first card, let me announce the winner of my blog hop prize from last month. Drum roll please. VANNESSA OSBOURN, you are my winner! Come on down! Please message me on Facebook with your address, so I can get your goodies to you. Thank you for your continued support of our hop.

Love how this card turned out:




I so enjoy making cards for men. I love this background stamp called house of cards. So many possibilities with this one. I think this card is perfect to wish him well in his retirement or his birthday. The large sentiment is from rhe August 2017 SMAK, just go. I finished this card off with some Tim Holtz ephemera and a mini wood frame.

Next is a slim line card. I don't know about you, but I have the hardest time taking pics of slim lines. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.




Let me just say, this stamp is a must have in your stamping arsenal. It is so gorgeous! It is called slimline feather. I stamped it on pattern paper and embossed with black powder. I wish you could see the fabulous sheen. The lovely sentiment is from the May 2021 Sentiment Kit, in my thoughts, girl. So many sweet sentiments in this set.

I am giving away a prize this month, too. This time the stamp set, Determined to Rise, is up for grabs. All you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs to be eligible for our prizes.

We all know of the horrific crisis taking place in Ukraine. I love all of the cards for Ukraine on social media. The outpouring of support is glorious. I love how we, as card makers, have come together in support and solidarity. I am proud to be a part of this caring community. My heart goes out to all those innocent people who have been displaced from their homes. I can only imagine the fear and uncertainity. Let's stand with Ukraine. Prayers and love for Ukraine.

Here is my card for Ukraine:


These flowers are huge. They are from the August 2017 Kit of the Month, never be afraid. This is an amazing kit filled with beautiful images and sayings.

Thanks for joining us each month. In case you have lost your way, here is the hop order:

Crystal

Eileen

Rachel

April

Colleen

me

Amber

Kim

Joyce

Dawn B.

Alaine

Robyn

See you next month my friends. Peace and Love Always!

46 comments:

  1. Gorgeous cards, Dawn… I especially love all the ephemera on card 1! Especially love your Ukraine card and so eloquently written words.

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  2. Love your awesome cards! The first card is so cool to see all the layers and unique pieces, so perfect for many occasions and friends. The cards on vellum and the wood frame is super fun. absolutely love the second card and I agree, I need to add it to my collection. Your card in support of Ukraine, is revitalizing and gives me a feeling of hope.

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  3. Such great cards, Dawn... love them all!

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  4. All of your cards are amazing and I LOVE that slimline feather on the patterned paper. Your card for the Ukraine inspires me to get busy creating!

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  5. You have such a beautiful heart.... the card for the Ukraine is a lovely reminder to keep them in our prayers! The hop theme is outstsnding this month. Perfect for your yummy masculine design. It does seem that Kraft screams for dimension, with gorgeous ephemera additions and embossed both cards are really stunning!

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  6. I love your cards Dawn, I love how you used House of Cards background stamp and stamping the feather on patterned paper looks awesome! I struggle with photographing slimline cards too especially when we have to have them in square format. I often slip one of my slimline dies behind the card at an angle to help fill up the awkward space. Thanks too for picking me as your February winner! I messaged you my address!!
    Vannessa Osbourn

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    1. Thank you so much Vannessa! You are so welcome! We appreciate your support.Oh yeah, I forgot about using my slimline die. Thanks for the reminder.

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  7. your cards are absolutely amazingm=.

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  8. Fabulous cards! Love all the great layers on the first card. A mixed media style is my favorite!! And I love slimline cards, too. Love this color combo theme, as well as your pretty card for Ukraine.

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  9. Wonderful cards, the first has such a lot of interesting pieces on it, and the stamp on the second one is amazing. Your card for Ukraine is super pretty too

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  10. Lovely work on
    your card. They
    look so pretty.
    Carla from Arizona

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  11. Fantastic cards! I love the arrangement of ephemera on the first one, and the slimline feather stamp is gorgeous.

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  12. Dawn - I just LOVE that slimline card - it is my favorite this month!!! All of your cards are wonderful and you reminded me to make more "man cards" - thank you!

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    1. Thank you so much Amber!I appreciate your kind words. I am truly humbled. Hugs to you friend

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  13. Great cards! I love everything about all of them!

    Linda Abel

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  14. Dawn these cards are awesome! I really love all the layers to your first card and the detail in your 2nd card. The card for Ukraine is beautiful, our hearts are wit those that are suffering there.

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  15. Amazing cards, Dawn! I truly love the dimension and all the elements on your first card! Wow! Your slimline card is beautiful! I like to take photos of my slimline cards at an angle. I also try to add some products I've used on the card for 'props' in the phot to fill up some of the extra space. Your #cardforukraine is perfect - so beautiful!

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    1. Thank you so much Crystal! Yeah, I forgot to use my slimline die as a prop. I'm grateful for Vannessa reminding me to do this as well. I appreciate your suggestions, too.

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  16. all of these are awesome! i struggle with masculine cards, but this one is super!! amazing work!!

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  17. Dawn, I just love all the layers to your first card! So well done! Wonderful tribute card.

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  18. Both of your cards are wonderful but I especially like the first one, which is perfect for a guy. The stamped card base, combined with vellum and that tiny wooden frame are so fun!

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  19. That first card is so cool, with the different ephemera layers and the fun background!

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  20. Pretty designs and layering! Great cards! Love the sunflower design also!

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  21. All of these cards are fabulous!

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