Growing in Unity Week, Day Two

Hello! I am so glad you are back! I promise...today's post is not as long as yesterday's. Today I  am sharing a card  with a coordinating envelope. I  hope you  like it.

Please forgive me, but I do not remember the name of this feather stamp. I looked and looked and was unable to find the packaging for it. I also looked on the Unity website, but was unsuccessful. I will have to ask Kelli. This is one of my favorite stamps. I love how raw it is. It definitely has an indigenous vibe. I colored this bloom of feathers with Faber-Castell colored pencils as well as Prismacolor colored  pencils from the landscape set. I kept the card design simple which is so hard for me to do. I wanted to add something, I have no idea what, but I finally convinced myself that nothing else was needed. And as a side note, I really, really love how the white pops on the kraft card stock.

This card was created on a yellow card base. I stamped the bloom of feathers and the sentiment on kraft card stock. This sentiment really speaks to me. So many times, I will buy a stamp set just for the sentiment(s) because it is so powerful and I feel the need  to share it, hoping that it speaks to someone else too.  This sentiment is from the February 2018 Layers of Life,  what you  really love. I added a couple of arrows to the top and bottom of the card. These stamps come from bravely change.

I created a  kraft envelope to accompany this beauty. I stamped a dream catcher on the right side. The dream catcher is from the July  2019 Kit  of the Month, be a lot. This is the first time I have ever used this gorgeous kit. I colored it using a couple of the pencils I used on the bloom of feathers. I also used  glitter pens from Kaisercraft to give it an ethereal feel. I also stamped, please deliver to, on the envelope. First time using this stamp too! I'm definitely going to use this more.

Well here are a few more pics. Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for a prize pack from Unity. See you again tomorrow. Peace & Love Always

Growing in Unity Week, Day One

Hello friends! This week I  am the Growing in Unity person. What does this mean, exactly? I'm glad you asked. Hee hee hee! Every Monday a new person is featured on the Unity FB page. You get a glimpse of the person including seeing their creations using Unity stamps all week long. Plus, people comment on your blog posts for a chance to win one of two prize packs from Unity. Each prize pack has 25 random stamps from Unity. The Growing in Unity person also gets a prize; this person gets to pick a stamp set valued up to $52 regular price. Wow! Definitely a win win win.

These past couple of weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions for me. I am referring to the senseless killings of Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. I am not going into graphic detail of these murders. But I will share with you my tribute to them via an art journal page. I needed to release these feelings, I needed to hear my voice. Unity had the perfect stamps for my page. Unity has the perfect stamps for everything.

This first photo shows my page along with some of the supplies I used.

I pulled out my gelli plate. I used various Tim Holtz Distress Inks and Oxides with a brayer, along with two stencils and bubble wrap. Yes, bubble wrap works amazingly with a gelli plate. I created the gelli plate piece first and then glued it down to my page. After I created the background with the gelli plate, I then stamped the girl, flower, the word 'enough, butterfly and the sentiment. This sentiment says it all. It reads, I do not have one word to define how I feel. The fear. The sadness. The uncertainty. The loss. The worry. I hold onto the one thing I do have a word for...Hope. I have hope it will get better.

Here is how I created the background using my gelli plate. First I inked my brayer with Distress Oxide cracked pistachio. I brayered the ink onto my gelli plate. I then placed the large circle stencil by Stencil Girl onto the gelli plate. I brayered over it. I placed my paper onto the plate and rubbed over it with my hand to pick up the design. I then inked my brayer with Distress Oxide broken china, and repeated the above steps. I then inked my brayer with Distress Oxide wilted violet. I  repeated the same steps, but this time I used bubble wrap instead of a stencil. For the last layer I inked my brayer with Distress Ink spiced marmalade using the arrow stencil from Prima.

Are  you ready for more pictures?

Now let's talk about the stamps I used on the background. The girl, butterfly and the sentiment are from the Unity Stamp Co. April 2020 Kit of the Month, hope in uncertainty. The large floral is from their April 2020 SMAK Kit, head up, my friend. The word  enough is from their January 2020  Kit of the Month,  you are enough-new beginnings.

Now for the actual journal page. I used a paint called ash. I went with a lot of paint at the top of the page and then used quick strokes without adding any more paint  to complete the page. I added purple paint splatters using a Prima ink spray. I stamped the flower around the page. The flower is from their March 2016 SMAK Kit, breathe it all in love it all out. I colored the flowers with Prismacolor Colored Pencils from their botanical set. The sentiment at the top of the page is from their December 2016 SMAK Kit, living each day. The hope sentiment is from their April 2020 Kit of the Month. The new day sentiment is from their April 2020 SMAK Kit. And the sentiment in the bottom right hand corner is from their Determined to Rise set.

I'm going to share a few more pics. Remember to leave a comment. I do love reading them, plus you will be in the running for a Unity prize pack. Take care and make sure you come back tomorrow!

I forgot to mention that I am going to finish the page before this page. I'm hoping it will be ready before my week is over. Thanks for visiting!

Peace and love my friends

2020 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hello friends! This is my very first time participating in a coffee lovers blog hop! Woot! Woot! I am so very excited. Have you had the chance to check out all the coffee themed projects? Wowzers! They are all so lovely. I am not a coffee drinker myself, but I do love me some hot cocoa and a cup of hot tea every now and then. Check out this fun graphic!






There are some amazing sponsors as well as prizes. Here is my card:

I created  this card on heavy weight yellow card stock. Two  strips of washi are on the right hand side of the card. I die cut a piece of brick wall paper using a Gina Marie die. I then added a card stock frame at an angle. I then stamped the woman and used a smaller size Gina Marie die. I colored her outfit, purse, mug, shoes, and the bench with Faber-Castell colored pencils. I used Prima water color pencils for her skin and hair. I am not a big fan of her hair color, but I really wanted to enter a card for this hop before it ended.  I finished the card off with a water color wash and Gina Marie enamel dots. The image stamp is from a set called, don't talk to me before my coffee, from Stampingbella. The sentiment is from the December 2014  Kit of the Month called warmth of winter from Unity  Stamp Co. If you have any other questions feel free to ask and of course I love comments. Lol
Take care and stay safe,
Dawn

Sketch n Scrap #169

I always get sketches from Sketch n Scrap, but I never play along. Find them here: http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com. I have so many saved. So this is my first time I am participating in their challenge. I am so excited. I love this sketch. Check it out right here:




And here is a card I created based on this sketch:

I was commissioned to make this card along with the next one. I just have not added a sentiment to the next card. My customer picked the first card.

Here is the next card:

I'm curious, which one do you like more? I like the first one. The van is a stamped image. The stamp is from my favorite stamp company, Unity Stamp Co. It is from the February 2020 Kit of the Month, timeless. I love the vintage vibe.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting!

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, May 2020, My Favorite Angie Girl Or Guy

Well hello friends! So glad you are back, hopping with us this month. So this month we are using our favorite Angie Girl, Guy or both. I only have one guy and so many girls, so it was kind of hard picking just one girl, because, honestly, they are all my favorite. But before I continue, I want to announce the winner of my blog prize from last month's hop. Drum roll please! CARLA HUNDLEY you are the winner of my prize pack. Please email me at lovepaperetc@gmail.com to claim your prize with your address. There was one stamp set in my prize pack, Cuddlebug Koala and some random stamps. Congratulations Carla! We appreciate your support!



Long story short. My plan was to use Forrest Guy on  the first card, but after several attempts (probably ten), I just could not pull it off. The whole layout and I tried several was disproportionate. He just did not look right. I'm thinking if he had legs, he would've worked out. But if someone can make it work, I would love to see. Anyone accept this challenge? If so, I will send you a brand new Unity stamp set, my choice.

Here is the first card:

This is my first time creating a scene. How did I do? I used Prima water soluble oil pastels for most of the coloring. I used Prima water color pencils on the girl. Let me introduce you to Dallas Girl. She exhibits so much strength, don't you think? The truck is from Scout Adventure. The mountain range and sentiment are both from a Whit Kit, Let Your Soul Wander. I really love how this card turned out. Honestly, I didn't think I was going to be able to pull off this scene, but once I changed from Forrest Guy to her it was like it all came together for me.

Now here is my second card using, you guessed it, Forrest guy!

In addition to Forrest Guy, I used Barn Wall for the background and you are my happy place is from the February 2019 Kit of the Month, ridiculously amazing. I used Faber-Castell colored pencils for his shirt and Prima water color pencils for his t-shirt, skin, and hair. I think making guy cards is slowly becoming my favorite thing to do.

Here is our blog hop list:

Crystal

Eileen

Amber

Bobbie Sue 

Kim

me

Joyce

Dawn

Robyn

Jeanie

Alaine

Well, that's it for me! Enjoy the rest of the hop! Make sure you comment on all of our blogs for a chance to win a prize.

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, April 2020, Sketch

Hey everyone! Peep this...our very first sketch! I'm in love! I'm excited for more!




I made two cards for this hop. Both are a reflection of these unprecedented times. I hope they bring you comfort. Oh, and check this out. I am having a giveaway. I haven't had a giveaway since November 2019, I believe, so this is very exciting for me and you! Ha! Ha!

Here is my first card:

I love this bull! So fun to color, too! Both the bull and the sentiment are from the Take No Bull set. I love the sentiments in this set. When I was creating this card, I had the radio on like I usually do and in several commercials, people were saying "Stay Strong," in light of the times, so I rolled with it. I used colored pencils with Gamsol on the bull and the clouds. I used a spray ink with water to create the background. I added several enamel dots and two chipboard arrows to finish it off. Don't be surprised if you see more of my cards using this bull on the Unity Show & Tell page. In fact if you have this set, post your creations there. I would love to see them.

Here is my second card:

I was inspired by Shannon Edwards in the creation of this card. You should check out her card using this same sunflower on the Unity site. I love sunflowers and really enjoyed coloring this beauty up with colored pencils and Gamsol. I also used a brown dimensional paint for the center. I love my splatters and dots, but I wish I had not added the gold micro beads.  What do you think? Too much? I think it's too much so I will probably create an identical card minus the beads. LOL. The sunflower comes from shimmer & shine and THIS scripture comes from My Heart Trusts. This scripture is spot on right now. I added the paint splatters first using Prima metallic paints and white gesso. I didn't have any white paint, so I said, "gesso will work." I then stamped the sunflower. It picked up some of the splatters. I then added the sentiment and fabric dots.

And make sure you comment on all of our blogs to be eligible to win some Unity goodness. Here is my blog candy, a stamp set and some random stamps from grab bags. I will announce the winner next month.

Are you still with me? Here is the hop list:

Crystal

Eileen

Dawn B

Amber

Kim

me

Robyn

Jeanie

Alaine

Bobbie Sue

Keep hopping and show my lovely friends some love.
See you next time,
Dawn

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, March 2020, Designer's Choice

Hey there! So excited for this month's hop.




Here is my card:

Yup! That's right! Designer's Choice. For this challenge I went with newer stamps, paper piecing, and stenciling. All of these elements made for a great card. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, here. It's just that I think everything used complimented each other perfectly. The woman image is from Bailey Girl. This stamp is huge. If you don't have this set yet in your stash, you should totally get it...just sayin'. I stamped her on 110lb. white card stock and cut her out. I stamped her again on a sheet of pattern paper by Prima. I cut out her hoodie and glued it to stamped image on the white card stock. I stamped 'love' from the same set onto her coffee mug and added water color. I have been saving this pattern paper with the brick wall for just the right project. I guess this it. I thought it would look cool with the Tim Holtz splatters stencil and gold paint. It brings out the gold foiling on her hoodie. I added a paper frame at an angle onto the stenciled paper. I then added a chipboard frame at a different angle. I don't know...I'm currently having a thing with using frames on my creations. I then used foam adhesive on her. I then stamped the sentiment on white card stock. The sentiment is from Indian Blanket. I can't wait to use the other stamps from this set. I think this set is so cool.

A couple of us ladies are having giveaways, so make sure you comment on all of our posts for a chance to win some Unity greatness.

See you next time!

Hugs!

Here is the hop order again just in case:

Crystal
https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/2020/03/friends-of-unity-march-2020-blog-hop.html

Eileen
https://inkedbyeileen.blogspot.com/2020/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html

Amber

Kim
https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-designers-choice-giveaways.html

Dawn
https://thechattystamper.blogspot.com/2020/03/friends-of-unity-march-hop-designers.html

Robyn
https://whatsbrewinfromrobynsnest.blogspot.com/2020/03/friends-of-unity-march-designers-choice.html

me
https://fromtwinsburgwithlove.blogspot.com/2020/03/friends-of-unity-blog-hoppers-march.html

Alaine

Jeanie Marie

Joyce