3/04/2023

March 2022 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop ~ Winnie

Welcome.  Thank you for stopping by.  The March 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is all about Winnie The Pooh crafting.  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

I made a set of two Pooh themed cards with stamping and watercolor.


The details for each card follow.
Be sure to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop for beautiful inspiration and ideas for card making.

My first card is an early Christmas card.  I try to chip away at those holiday cards throughout the year when I can.  It helps to alleviate the stress of the holidays.


Sentiment:
Warmest Christmas wishes!
There's snowone more wonderful than you.

This little winter scene is one large rubber stamp plus two of the sentiments placed together.  I kept these cards simple to highlight the sweet scene.

Another look at this holiday card.


Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making these cards.  To begin, prepare two A2 sized card bases in white.  Then, onto watercolor cardstock, stamp each scene and the sentiments using waterproof or hybrid ink.  I used black ink and the Misti stamp positioning tool to get the best stamp impression.  Next, make a palette of watercolor shades that you want for your project.  For detailed stamping like this, use a narrow paint brush or water brush, dab color by section and then dry between sections before moving on to a new section or color.  Next, trim or die-cut that finished and dried watercolor panel to fit over the card base.  Finally, adhere the watercolor panel to the card base using glue, foam or flat double-sided tape.

You can find more of my watercolor projects by clicking watercolor.

Now, onto my second card, made the same way.  I just used another sweet stamp with similar colors and methods.

Sentiment:
This is a hug from me to you to let you know I am thinking of you.
Although I have nothing to say, you know I have thought of you today.
~ Winnie the Pooh

And here is a closer look.

My March Giveaway!
I am giving away one seat in my card making online course Bundle 2:  15 Cards With No Coloring, to one winner, open worldwide.  This course includes 15 online card classes including 10 video tutorials and 10 pdf downloadable reference guides for easy filing.  My card making classes are designed for self-paced guided learning, at your leisure, all in one place.

Giveaway from me for the March 2023 Friends of Unity hop:
To enter:
1.  Simply comment on this blog post, including a way to contact or message you for winnings.
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39 comments:

  1. Wonderful wintry cards, Gaylynn! I adore the CAS style of both of these!

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    1. Thank you Crystal for this fun monthly hop. I am enjoying it all so much. :)

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  2. I love your Pooh cards on a crisp white card base. They are so fresh, bright and bold. Your coloring is striking and the contrast on white is incredible! I love the die you used too. It adds character without taking away from your gorgeous cards.

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  3. Lovely cards, beautifully colored!

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  4. Awwwwe. I really love that sentiment I have nothing to say, that is so perfect for most of the cards I send out. Love that!

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    1. It is a good and unique sentiment for anytime. Thanks.

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  5. Your cards are amazing and showcase Pooh Bear so very well. Thank you for sharing these with us this month.

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  6. Super cute cards
    and lovely coloring.
    Carla from Arizona

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  7. I love them! The coloring is gorgeous. I need to try watercoloring!

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    1. It is one of my favorite ways to add color. Thanks.

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  8. I am a big Pooh fan and your 2nd card is awesome. What a wonderful "thinking of you" card for anyone!

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    1. There are so many sweet ones, but this sentiment is definitely a favorite. :)

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  9. Your cards are wonderful. I especially love the Pooh and Piglet stamped card. At some point in time I must get it and make some cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Fabulous coloring, Gaylynn. Both cards are really sweet. Love everything about them.

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  11. I like your coloring. Your Pooh reminds me of the Pooh stuffed animal my sister got from our great aunt in 1971. It was her favorite stuffed animal, and was well loved. Your coloring is so cute and makes me think of her Pooh.

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    1. Thank you. :) It is nice to chip away at holiday cards.

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  13. Sweet cards! I love the holiday card!

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  15. Adorable cards with these sweet images!

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  16. Gaylynn, I aspire to color/watercolor like you one day. Both cards are so sweet

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  17. Beautiful cards. Your coloring is so soft and pretty. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi. You made my day. I hope you are enjoying all of the coloring options and possibilities with card making. Enjoy your day. :)

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  18. Cute Pooh cards--I like your watercoloring.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Sue. Happy that you're here.

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  19. I subscribe to your YouTube as Sue D

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  20. I subscribed to your newsletter.

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  21. Such sweet cards Gaylnn!! Thanks for sharing!

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