Friends of Unity Blog Hop, July 2023, Watercolor

Hello my crafty friends! Welcome to a new month and a new hop. Our cue this month is watercolor. So many stamps, so little time to watercolor.  Watercoloring is one of my favorite techniques. I Love to get those colors moving around. My winner from last month's hop is GLENNIS F. Congratulations Glennis! Please email me at lovepaperetc@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Let me just preface this paragraph by saying I have only inked one of these stamps before. See what I mean, so many stamps, not enough time to get inky. My first card features a lovely Phyllis Harris image:  

To me, this image exudes trust, faith, and innocence. Prima water colors were used. The verse is from, my heart trusts, which is another beautiful set of stamps from Unity. The card was completed by die cutting the image. The postage stamp die is also Unity. This piece was layered on another die cut. A metal floral brad, a chipboard circle, and lace were the final touches. If you don't have this image in your collection, I highly recommend it. It is a dream to color.

Next up is a plain navy blue journal cover I altered:

This stamp is huge, perfect to adorn journals. It comes from the set, Blooming Peonies. This kit is another must have in your stamping arsenal. I prepped the journal cover with a super heavy gesso, let it dry overnight and then stamped it. I used Karin markers and one Zig marker. The sentiment is from the September 2017 SMAK Kit called truest life. I really miss this membership. Maybe Unity will come out with something similar one day. A girl can wish, right? I really love how this journal cover came out. I'm in love with the color palette. It's quite soothing.

Lastly, I have another card:

This one did not turn out like I had hoped. I'm thinking I should've used a different background stamp instead of the wonky stripes. Or maybe have added some color to the embossed butterflies. But, it'll have to do for now. This pretty stamp image is from Layers of Life, embrace today, March 2018. I love everything about this stamp, the flower, honeycomb, and butterflies. I tried to play up the butterflies with a butterfly embossing folder from Stampin' Up.  A crafting goal of mine is to use embossing folders more. They add amazing texture. The image was stamped on water color paper and colored with Karin markers. The sweet sentiment is from the May 2021 Kit of the Month, summer vibes. It just so happens that this kit of the month is on sale. Hint, Hint, you need it in your life.

Thanks for hopping with us. I am having another giveaway this month, so don't forget to comment on all our blogs for your chance to win. Also, please follow me on IG @lovepaperetc. 

Here is the hop order once more. Happy 4th of July to my friends in the United States. Enjoy and please be safe!

Crystal

Tammy

Jane

Gaylynn

me

Rachel

Amber

Until next time, my friends!