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its a 3 way ATU challenge {atu39}

Our challenge this week for All Things Unity is a "3 way" to make a card using a sticker or rubon, a stamp and an embellishment.

I used the floral focal image stamp from Unity's "My Dear" stamp set and stamped it several times across the white cardstock.  The postcard is a sticker from Echo Park (Be Mine collection) and I handselected a prima flower petals (from two different jars) for the flower embellishment. 

Play along!!!!! Simply make a card with those three ingredients :-) anything goes as long as you use Unity or Ippity stamps.  One participant will be selected at random to win an awesome prize package from this month's sponsor - a selection of Unity Stamps 

How to play along::

1. Create anything (i.e. card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc.) using your stamps by Unity or Ippity ****Please use only Unity and Ippity stamps in your creation.****

**Be sure to mention ATU in your post. **NOTE:: Please be sure to link to your specific POST about ATU not just your blog! 

3. If you load your creation up in an online gallery, please use the keyword ATU39.

4. This challenge will end on Saturday, September 17th at 11:59pm EST. So be sure to link up before by then!

5. You can link up as many times as you would like!  But make sure that each entry is new card using Unity/Ippy stamps. 

*anything goes! {ATU38}

The sunday paper and a cup of coffee is a long standing ritual in my home, it was a rite of passage for me and I have read more Sunday papers than I can count while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. 

I used Unity's Mega Tea Cup and the "kissing technique"  <--- (click to go see the tutorial) with the Distressed Dots background stamp  This is one of the first techniques I ever learned when I first started stamping and I forget how much fun it is!   

Play along!!!!! Simply make a card - anything goes :-) as long as you use Unity or Ippity stamps.  One participant will be selected at random to win an awesome prize package from this month's sponsor.  Martha Pineda - and available in her Etsy store:  Creating is Fun or at her ArtFire store:  Paper Love.

 

 

How to play along::

1. Create anything (i.e. card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc.) using your stamps by Unity or Ippity ****Please use only Unity and Ippity stamps in your creation.****

**Be sure to mention ATU in your post. **NOTE:: Please be sure to link to your specific POST about ATU not just your blog! 

3. If you load your creation up in an online gallery, please use the keyword ATU38.

4. This challenge will end on Saturday, September 3rd at 11:59pm EST. So be sure to link up before by then!

5. You can link up as many times as you would like!  But make sure that each entry is new card using Unity/Ippy stamps. 

 

leafing out, part III

One of my other favorite leafs was a small leaf I picked from my large leaf philodendron (I had to hunt for a small leaf - most of the leafs are quite over a foot in length).  This leaf was probably the most difficult to use - it has a shiny surface so the watercolor paint has to be almost dry to use.  But - this leaf held up well over several uses.

That's the last of my leaf prints projects - but come back Sunday for an all new All Things Unity challenge. 

leafing out, part II

This week I have a really fun project to share with you! I decided to branch out and try something new :-) okay, I'll stop with the puns and get right to my project. I wanted to try integrating leaf prints with cardmaking. You can make leaf prints in different mediums like acrylics or watercolors.  I went with watercolors.  I went out and picked a variety of different plant leafs to try.   

My next favorite was the begonia leaf - its was a little large in comparison to the cardstock/size used but it made really pretty prints.  It held up better than the geranium leaf. 

 

leafing out, part I

This week I have a really fun project to share with you! I decided to branch out and try something new :-) okay, I'll stop with the puns and get right to my project. I wanted to try integrating leaf prints with cardmaking. You can make leaf prints in different mediums like acrylics or watercolors.  I went with watercolors.  I went out and picked a variety of different plant leafs to try. 

One of my favorites is the geranium, its a fuzzy type of leaf that was easy to apply the watercolors to - easy to press down.  The geranium held onto the paint well - you really have to find a balance with just enough water to the color.  However, after a few uses - the leaf was done, it would get tears in it pretty easily. You can see it start breaking apart a bit in the photo below)

 

 

Friday! {FWF}

CAS for a hot summer day!  Jolee's sticker paired with a sentiment from June 2009 KOTM.

Looking for more great Unity ?  Swing by the All Things Unity challenge blog and play along! 

that Summer Feeling {ATU36}

 
 

 

I'm having a blast as Guest Designer this month for All Things Unity!  And this is the second amazing challenge for this month. Today starts another themed challenge here at All Things Unity!  This two week challenge is all about creating a card that reminds you of summer.  

 

I selected this stamp from June 2009 Kit of the Month (still available in case you're wondering!) because I think back to summers, and its definitely the moments - swinging in the sun after school was out for the year, playing in the pool, eating watermelon at a cookout - that stand out in my mind.  The front panel (the floral one) is die cut 

 

This card is accented with a stickpin and a few beads I had, including this beautiful red heart.  A button, some twine and lovely silk red ribbon all adorn it.

 

 

Play along!!!!! Simply make a card that reminds you of summer or is summery :-) you get the idea.  One participant will be selected at random for this awesome prize package.  Here's what the lucky winner takes home:The prize package you could win is from the Twinery - offering Baker's Twine for Crafting, Packaging and Much More!  

 

The winner will win a sampler pack of every color - the "Colorful Bunch".  165 yards total of our eco-luxe, plush 100% cotton twine in all of our 11 colors (15 yards of each color shown): Maraschino, Mandarin, Lemondrop, Peapod, Caribbean, Lilac, Pink Sorbet, Honeydew, Blossom, Charcoal & Cappuccino

How to play along::

1. Create anything (i.e. card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc.) using your stamps byUnity or Ippity 

****Please use only Unity and Ippity stamps in your creation.****

2. Post your creations on your blog (or gallery) and link back to All Things Unity. Grab our graphic and display in your post as well.

**Be sure to mention ATU in your post. **NOTE:: Please be sure to link to your specific POST about ATU not just your blog! THANK YOU:}

3. If you load your creation up in an online gallery, please use the keyword ATU36.

4. This challenge will end on Saturday, August 6th at 11:59pm EST. So be sure to link up before then:}

5. You can link up as many times as you would like! HOOORAY:} But make sure that each entry is new card using Unity/Ippy stamps. 

 

Please follow each guideline to help ensure that this is a fair challenge.

Please check out all the the design team's creations:

Cathy
Savannah
Sara
Sherry

Amber
Rebecca  <--- (that's me)

 

My card details:

Stamp:  Unity Kit of the Month:  June 2009- Perfect in Every Way

Ink:  Dark Chocolate ink

Paper:  some K & Co.

Accessories:  silk ribbon, stickpin, beads

Wrap it Up {ATU #35}

 

I am soooo excited to share with you that I'm a Guest Designer this month for All Things Unity!  And to get started, we have any amazing challenge "Wrap it Up" ATU35.  Today starts another themed challenge here at All Things Unity! This 2 week challenge is all about utilizing your twine or ribbon!  My card featues The Twinery baker's twine in Honey Dew, Caribbean and Cappucino. 

The prize package you could win is from the Twinery - offering Baker's Twine for Crafting, Packaging and Much More!   The winner will win a sampler pack of every color - the "Colorful Bunch"...

165 yards total of our eco-luxe, plush 100% cotton twine in all of our 11 colors (15 yards of each color shown): Maraschino, Mandarin, Lemondrop, Peapod, Caribbean, Lilac, Pink Sorbet, Honeydew, Blossom, Charcoal & Cappuccino

How to play along::

1. Create anything (i.e. card, scrapbook page, altered item, etc.) using your stamps byUnity or Ippity 

****Please use only Unity and Ippity stamps in your creation.****

2. Post your creations on your blog (or gallery) and link back to All Things Unity. Grab our graphic and display in your post as well.

**Be sure to mention ATU in your post. **NOTE:: Please be sure to link to your specific POST about ATU not just your blog! THANK YOU:}

3. If you load your creation up in an online gallery, please use the keyword ATU35.

4. This challenge will end on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:59pm EST. So be sure to link up before then:}

5. You can link up as many times as you would like! HOOORAY:} But make sure that each entry is new card using Unity/Ippy stamps. 

Please follow each guideline to help ensure that this is a fair challenge.

Please check out all the the design team's creations:

Cathy
Savannah
Sara
Sherry

Amber
Rebecca  <--- (that's me)

 

My card details:

Stamp:  Unity Kit of the Month:  June 2009- Perfect in Every Way

Ink:  Dark Chocolate, watercolors in "sea glass" tones

Paper:  Fabriano Medioevalis watercolor paper

Accessories:  Baker's Twine from the Twinery, shell buttons, jump ring

 

Make Everyday Magical {ATU34}

 

I'm playing along with All Things Unity - the challenge is to use butterflies and Unity or Ippity stamps.  The butterfly flowers stamp is from the April 09 Kit of the Month, I simple stamped it several times along the bottom - and embossed in black embossing powder.  The background is watercolored. I selected another stamp from a KOTM (but I forgot which kit the stamp came out of!) but its also from Unity. 

eta:  Thanks to one of my blog readers for noting that the sentiment stamp was Nov '09 KOTM called Simply Magical.

 

 

 

 

 

Butterfly Wishes {EIC141}

 

This is the last of the Etsy challenges!  Its been soo fun, I loved to play along!  A huge thanks to Ashley and De, and everyone else who has been a part of EIC, for providing so much inspiration!  My card features a watercolored background in bright colors, a stamped sentiment from Unity perfect for a wedding, and some embossed butterflies handmade from aluminum foil!

This challenge featured the Etsy store:  Homes and Weddings,  featuring unique designs in wire for tables, vases, placecard holders, wine bottles & glasses - perfect for a reception or even your next dinner party.  My inspiration came from this:

 

Thanks again Ashley, for providing such fun for all of us!