Growing in Unity 2024, Day 4

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a simple birthday card using the Birthday Blooms stamps and stencils.

I decided not to use the large Happy Birthday stamp that came with the set, opting to place that inside the card instead. I wanted to use something smaller so I used a sentiment from another Unity set.

I hope you like it!

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill Color Copy
• Embossing Folder from Spellbinders (Tiny Dots)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com, Momento, Tsukineko and Fund Stampers Journey (Liquid Silk)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Many More Birthdays)
• Stamp and die from Unity Stamps (Birthday Blooms)
• Stencils from Unity Stamps (Layering Peony)

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

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(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 3

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a Slimline card, These seem to be in style right now but I’ve been making them off and on for years.

Unity Stamps has some wonderful slimline stamp dies in stock but for this card I am using their layering tulips creating a card that was quick, easy to use and produced stunning results!

Supplies, card size: Slimline 4: x 8.75

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio (base) & Hammermill Color Copy
• Design Paper from Momenta (Marbled)
• Die from Unity Stamps (Tulip Die)
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Bee-Cause)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com. Tsukineko and Momento
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Unity Sta,ps (Celebration Time)
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Stamp from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)
• Stencil from Unity Stamps (Slimline Layering Tulips)

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

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Thanks for stopping! Please remember to comment on my posts each day as I will be selecting two people to receive a $20 credit to the store!

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 2

Good morning!

Welcome! Today I am sharing a masculine card I made using Woodland Layers stamps and Mountainscapes stencils.

I love making masculine cards when I get the chance to make (which is not often). This set from Unity Stampsis perfect for those masculine cards when needed.

Supplies, card size: 5 x 7

• Bling from Recollections
• Cardstock from Stampin up!
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Stamps from Unity Stamps (Woodland Layers)
• Stencil from Unity Stamps (Mountainscapes)

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

Pinterest

Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

YouTube

Thanks for stopping! Please remember to comment on my posts each day as I will be selecting two people to receive a $20 credit to the store!

(Hugs) Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 1

Good morning!

Once again, I have been given the opportunity to share my love of Unity Stamps with so many Crafty Friends! I don’t take this gift lightly as there are many talented crafters out there that put their name in the hat in the hopes of getting selected. I hope you enjoy what I have created for my week in the saddle!

Unity Stamp Company is a small family-owned business and although they ship world-wide, their high-quality rubber stamps are proudly made in the U.S.A. They even offer custom stamps! So, check out their store. You’ll be hooked if you aren’t already!

Here are links to the Unity Stamp Company Store and Social Media Sites!

Go check them out! You won’t be disappointed!

 

Unity Stamp Company, So much Pretty in one place!

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Facebook: UNITY {show & tell}

Instagram

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This week I’ll be working with several of Unity’s Stencil sets. I love these sets as they are easy to use and the results are always outstanding 

I don’t often make square cards, but this stencil set works perfectly for that. I am a little bummed because while I ordered the Bevy of Balloons stamp that works with this stencil set, I didn’t order in time to use for this event.

I really do love this stencil set and can't wait to get the stamp!

 

The frosting looking borders on either side of the image are cut from some foam board I bought from the Dollar store. I’ve been seeing cards and videos of how to use it with dies and I had to try it! I absolutely loved how they turned out. Easy to cut with my Big Shot and the details of the die are not lost. Plus, it’s foam and very light, so it will not add weight for mailing.

 

I do not know who made the die, I found it at a local resale shop, and it was just in a bag with 4 other dies that also make frosting looking die-cuts. If someone recognizes it, please let me know in the comments!

Supplies, card size: 6 x 6

• Cardstock from Colorbok (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Die Unknown (Frosting)
• Foam board from the Dollar Tree
• Ink from Scrapbook.com, Tsukineko and Fun Stampers Journey (Liquid Silk)
• Marker from Mala
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Many More Birthdays)
• Stencils from Unity Stamps (Balloon Layering Stencil)

Thanks for stopping! Please remember to comment on my posts each day as I will be selecting two people to receive a $20 credit to the store!

(Hugs) Cara

Buttlers in Blue ...

Good morning,
Sharing a birthday card for a co-worker who happens to like the color blue and butterflies.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Die from Crafters Companion (Fluttering By)
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (For Every Occasion)
• Stencil from Creative Expressions (Scattered Diamonds)

Thanks for Stopping By,
Cara

Embellishments … Challenge 315

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this new challenge is “Use Embellishments”

These are my Halloween cards. I used one of the great layouts from Call me Craft Al. The sketch shows some greenery, and I decided to add googlie eyes to them.

Supplies: 5.50 x 4.25 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Colorbok (Marbled), DCWV (Halloween), ProvoCraft (Speckled Frog) and The Paper Studio (Textured Halloween Polka)
• Dies from Kokorosa (Leaves & Pumpkin Scarecrow)
• Googlie eyes from my stash
• Ink from Scrapbook.com
• #Showusyoursheetload
• #SUYSSep2021

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge!

Fall Decor ...

Good morning,
I decided to make some seasonal décor for my desk at work. This is for Fall …

Supplies, Wall Decor

• 8” x 8” Frame from Amazon (Heart Art)
• Cardstock for background from Bazzill
• Design Paper from My Mind’s Eye (Home)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Pumpkin Quilt)

Thanks for stopping by!
Cara

Lordy Lordy, who turned forty?

Good morning,
Sharing a card I made for a friend celebrating her 40th birthday. 

I roughed up the edges of the pieces a bit to give it some texture and I added some small gray speckles in and around the edges of the card here and there. I know they are impossible to see in the photo though.

Sketch used

Supplies, 5x7 card

• Cardstock: The Paper Studio
• Design Paper: Spring (American Crafts)
• Die(s): Heart Prints (Papertrey Ink)
• Embossing folder: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug)
• Ink: Tsukineko
• ProMarkers
• Sketch: Mojo Sketch 508
• Stamp & Die set: Hey Birthday Chick! (Stampin Up!)

Thanks for stopping by~

Cara  

Challenges Entered

Inspired by a Song … Challenge 314

Good morning,

Today I am sharing my card for the Cut it Up Challenge. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing’s DO NOT count as a die-cut

Our prompt this new challenge is “Inspired by a Song”

I happen to love pretty much any kind of music, but I especially love music from the 50’s and 60’s. Recently I was listening to oldies type music on YouTube and along came a song from Don Ho, He was a singer from Hawaii, extremely handsome and popular back in the day!

Anyway, the song was Tiny Bubbles which is basically a song about Champagne. Very fun song, so that is what inspired my card this challenge!

I used some ink and a blending brush on a scrap of the yellow cardstock then die cut that to had some interest to the swirls, I then inked around the card base as well as softly on the top layer.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Bazzill
• Die is unknown
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Balloons & Banners)
• Ink from Stampin up! & Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag

Thanks for stopping by!

Cara

The Outlawz Sketch Challenge, October 2024

Good Afternoon!

I am running a bit late today but I’m here now to let you all know that we have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

This month we are asking you to use two circles. Here’s my take on the challenge. I made a birthday card for my son. I rarely make circle cards so this one is not perfect but I made it work and am happy withthe way it turned out.

Supplies: Circle card
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
Design paper from Unity Stamps (Rustic Wood)
Dies from Creative Expressions (Faux Quilled Blooms), Spellbinders (Grand Scalloped Circles) & Unknown (Lg Happy Birthday)
Nuvo drops in Brown & White

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!

(Hugs) Cara