Fall Leaf Makeover

Good morning,

I bought this wood product lead from The Dollar Tree, but I was not very fond of the design on it but thought I could use some ink and stamps to change it up a bit. When I got home and was checking it over more closely, I realized that there was a monogram W in the design so decided to overhaul the whole thing.

I found some pretty leaf paper in my files, found my new jar of matte finish mod podge and got to work.

I traced around the leaf and trimmed close to the lines so I would have very little paper to remove.

Once done, I brushed mod podge onto the leaf and placed the design paper on top, rubbing and smoothing. Then I set aside to dry.

When it was completely dry I was able to do a bit more trimming with a pair of small sharp scissors I have, next I used an Exacto knife to remove the rest, followed by a bit of work with sandpaper.

When I was happy with it, I covered the sides and top with another could layers of mod podge, then finished it off with a small twine bow.

Very happy with the way it turned out!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Design paper from The Paper Studio
• Leaf from The Dollar Tree
• Mod Podge, Matte Finish

Thanks for Stopping By,

Cara

Gratitude/Thankful … Challenge 316

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 for this challenge is to create a card that shows our thankfulness or gratitude.

Perfect timing as I need to start working on my Fall/Thanksgiving cards.

Supplies: 5.50 x 4.25 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio base) and Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Die from Sizzix (Skeleton Leaves)
• Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Fall Leaf)
• Ink: Liquid silk from Fun Stampers Journey and Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Thanks, Thanks & Thanks)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

Growing in Unity 2024, Day 5

Good morning!

Welcome! Today is my last share as a Unity Gal 2024. I am always sad to see this time end but in reality it just gives way to the next Unity Gal to show off all her love for Unity too. And that it always exciting. 

Today, I am sharing another square card I made using Unity Stamps fun stamps & stencils “de Fleur Daisy”. Such a fun set to use!

I fussy cut out the image and then attached to the card base with pop up foam. I then used a black ink pen to extend the speckles from the stamp onto the card base to pull it all in.

 

Supplies, card size: Slimline 6 x 6

• Banner die from Creation Crafts (Party Banners & Borders)
• Cardstock: Colorbok (base), Hammermill Color Copy and Stampin Up!
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Tiny Dots)
• Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko
• Precision pen from American Crafts
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Sequins from Close to My Heart
• Stamp & Stencils from Unity Stamps (De Fleur Daisy)

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 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!

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 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!

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