Growing In Unity Day 1

All this week, today- Friday, I'm going to be posting cards or layouts using Unity Stamp Company stamps so please remember to come back each day to see what I post. I'm the last Growing In Unity Gal for 2015! It's hard to believe this year has flown by already! 

I made this birthday card for my friend, Lisa. Her birthday is Tuesday so I need to get it in the mail soon. Anyway, here's the details for the cards. The paper is from Craft Smith 12 x 12" Watercolor Acid Free Scrapbook Pad. The Happy Birthday stamp is from Stampin' Up Remembering Your Birthday and I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink to stamp it. (The Stampin' Up link will send you to Julie Brancart's blog who is a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I don't remember who I bought or won the stamp set from and I do remember Julie is a Stampin' Up Demonstrator. Just in case anyone is interested in buying Stampin' Up products.) I used Unity Stamp Company September Girl as the main focus of the front of the card. I used VersaFine ink to stamp it again. I then colored her in with Spectrum Noir Smooth Laydown Vibrant Hues Essentials Professional Colored Pencils.

For the inside, I used "I miss your face" Unity Itty Bitty various collection stamp and stamped it with VersaFine ink. I stamped all the stamps on typing paper and then used Scotch Mini Glue Dot Runner to adhere them as well as the floral strip. The floral strip is from a piece of a 6 x 6" paper I received as a RAK from Scrappin' Girls of SMASH*aholics private group I am apart of on Facebook. I used decorative scissors on the edge of the card, because I originally made the card too big to fit in an envelope. I don't always do well with my measurements in my scrappin'. I think she's gonna love this card since purple is her favorite color and she loves to bake!

Please leave me a comment and come back tomorrow. TFL!

Christmas Cards 2015

The file I used on the card above is from 2 Cute Ink. It's called Little Poinsettia. The Merry Christmas is from a stamp set that I borrowed from Vicki and I stamped it with VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink. The card base is Core'dinations A2 cards. The paper is from Craft Smith Olde Time 6x6 Christmas pad that I bought from Michaels. The washi tape was a RAK from my card swap on Facebook. This card and the next 2 cards I entered in the Anything Goes Challenge with SpeigelMom Scraps on Facebook and won the prize! I didn't see the picture of the prize, but I'm sure I will use it and love it! :)

The stamps on these cards were also borrowed from Vicki and I stamped with Versafine Onyx Black again. The red/green paper is from a Craft Smith Embossed 8.5 x 11 Christmas pad that I bought from Michaels. The holly paper is from a Recollections Crazy Lodge 8.5 x 11 Christmas cardstock paper pack from Michaels. The Christmas tree paper is from the same Craft Smith Olde Time Christmas 6 x 6 pad from Michaels. I bought the washi tape from Michaels and TJ Maxx. I may have used Core'dinations A2 card base on these cards again.

This paper is from the same Olde Time 6 x 6 Christmas paper pad. The Joy to the World stamp is from Michaels. The washi tape was a RAK from my card swap on Facebook. I used Core'dinations A2 card base on this card.

This paper is from the same Olde Time 6 x 6 Christmas paper pad and so is the poinsettia border. The stamp is from Michaels- both this one and Joy to the World were on clearance. I used Core'dinations A2 card base on this card.

This paper is from the same Olde Time 6 x 6 Christmas paper pad. I used Colorbox Fresh Green pigment ink on the holly stamp (the stamp was borrowed from Vicki). The file is from Lori Whitlock and I fussy cut it to make it look like a Christmas tree. I added Christmas Red Tim Holtz Stickles to the holly stamp to make it look like holly after I took the picture and before mailing.

The holly paper is from a Pebbles Home for Christmas 12 x 12 scrapbooking pad that I bought from TJ Maxx last year. The green square, Merry Christmas wreath and poinsettia are all Watercolor Christmas Designs. I used a piece of Recollections green 8.5 x 11 paper for the card base and the washi tape is either from Michaels or TJ Maxx, I don't remember which collection it is. The last card is Core'dinations A2 card base . The stamps are 2 separate stamps- the writing is from Stampendous First Christmas and the other is Inkadinkado Nativity. I stamped the writing stamp with Ranger Manganese Blue Archival Jumbo Ink Pad- borrowed from Vicki- as well as the stamps. The Nativity stamp I stamped with Colorbox Copper Pigment ink pad. TFL and have a Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday to Ewe!

I made the following card using the sketch above from Mojo Monday 428. The link is open until December 31 so you still have time to play along! I made this card for my mom's 60th birthday. It was Tuesday, the 22nd, but my siblings and I surprised her Sunday after lunch with red velvet cake and presents. It was the only time we could all get together to celebrate since my sister lives in Raleigh and won't be here Christmas Day. She was surprised and thanked us all! :) I used K&Company Berry Blast 12 x 12 Paper pack for the 3 colors. The card base is Core'dinations A2 card. The tag is from K&Company Tags, I just flipped one over and stamped Skipping Stones Design Happy Birthday to Ewe! and the sheep using VersaFine Black Onyx pigment ink. I distressed the edges of the tag with various Martha Stewart inks- the kind that look like cat eyes and are stackable-  and then decided to use the same inks to make the tag colorful. The ribbon is 3 Girl JAM London Blue from the Wine & Jewels Bundle.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! Please come back to my blog all next week starting Monday, December 28 to see what I will be making as the last Growing in Unity gal for 2015! I've already started one project and need to make the rest tomorrow. I have to post Monday- Friday so be sure to visit everyday and you could win some Unity stamps! TFL!

Christmas tags & a Christmas card

I made the above tags for a swap on Facebook. I used Recollections Bright and Jolly 12 x 12 Scrapbook Paper Pad, Pebbles Home For Christmas Collection 12 x 12 Paper Pad, and Candy Cane Trendy Twine. Most of the stamps I borrowed from Vicki, my scrap buddy from my church. I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink to stamp them. I can't wait to see the 10 tags I receive back! We were supposed to make 10 and will receive 10 back. I traced a tag from a K&Company tag pad to make the tags.

I made this card using Recollections Bright Christmas 8.5 x 11 that I trimmed down to A2 card size. The Elf printable I found online, but I don't remember where. The cut-outs I fussy cut-out of a page from Pebbles Home For Christmas 12 x 12 Paper Pad and the washi tape I found at Dollar Tree last year. I added Tim Holtz  Ranger Crystal, Christmas Red, and Crystal Stickles to add a little sparkle. I'll write a message inside the card before I mail it. I'm slowly making my cards and need to get on the stick making the rest! I hope you all have a good week! TFL!

Merry Christmas!

I found this Happy Christmas Tree Cutting File from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons and I'm submitting this card to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Monthly Challenge. The card base is Core'dinations White A2 cards, the Merry Christmas stamp is Recollections Christmas- stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink, the candy cane & peppermint stamps are Studio G Christmas set- stamped with Color Box Cranberry Acid Free Pigment Stamp Pad, the stars stamp is also Recollections Christmas- stamped with Color Box Copper Acid Free Pigment Stamp Pad, and the celebrate & presents stamps are Paper Wishes- I used VersaFine to stamp the celebrate stamp and Color Box Copper to stamp the presents stamp. I'll fold the star down before mailing. TFL! I'll be making more Christmas cards soon. I've got to make them around my work schedule- working at TJ Maxx during the holiday season keeps me busy! I'll try to make a few tomorrow, but we shall see! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 I made the following card using the above sketch from Card A Day Challenge Blog for inspiration.  The card base is Core'dinations White A2 Cards, the top triangle is from Jolee's Boutiue Fall 8x8 Paper pad, the bottom pumpkin triangle is from my stash- I don't remember if I got it from Michaels or Hobby Lobby, the middle patterned paper is The Paper Studio Thanksgiving Words, the orange paper is from my stash, and the stamps are The Stamps of Life thanks2fall (The Stamps of Life). I used VersaFine Onyx Black Fine Pigment ink to stamp them.

 TFL! I also made a Christmas card this afternoon that I'll be posting next.

Let There Be Peace On Earth

I made the Christmas card below following this color sketch from Unity Stamp Company and I'm entering this card in Unity Tuesday.

The patterned paper is from a Recollectioins 8.5x11 Christmas pack. The senitment is from Pebbles Home For Christmas 12x12  in Medium Weigh Paper Pad. I used some scalloped edged decorative scissors to spice it up a little and used the same scissors on the bottom of the card. I highlighted the word "peace" with Creative Memories Basic Round-Tip Blue Pen. The panda stamp is a Unity stamp from an Itty Bitty assortment bag of Unity stamps. I used Versafine Onyx Black pigment ink to stamp it on the back of the same PP. I accented it with Ranger Silver Stickles and the 3 dots at the top right corner are also the same Stickles. The ribbon is  London Blue from the 3 Girl JAM Wine and Jewels Bundle.

The stamp on the inside is from the same Unity Itty Bitty bundle and I used the same Versafine ink as before. I stamped it on a Creative Memories Color Cube mat. I was just given a bunch of Creative Memories goodies from a woman in my church who used to be a Creative Memories consultant, but no longer sells it anymore. She gave me and another woman a whole bunch to divide between the 2 of us. I won't be buying scrapbook supplies for awhile!! :) Here's to the beginning of my Christmas cards! I hope to get a lot more made soon. TFL!