Growing In Unity Winners

Thank you for the kind comments last week on my GIU posts.  It sure was a fun week.

The two winners who will get a Unity filled prize are:

Helen Gullett

and

Dawn Fields

Congratulations!  Helen and Dawn, please email or private message me on Facebook your mailing information.  You have two weeks to claim  your prize.

Thanks goes to Unity also for the awesome sharing opportunity and generosity.

Best wishes.

Growing In Unity Day 5 ~ A Card to Scrapbook

This is Day 5 and the final day of my Growing in Unity week for Unity Stamp Co.

Here is a Father's Day card made scrapbook style and ready to add to a scrapbook page.

This is for my husband's dad.  His dad is the one who has documented his own family in photos and scrapbooks.  I know this turn back time memory will be appreciated.

Sentiment:  Love in an instant.  Happy Father's Day!

This Polaroid frame was stamped onto patterned paper and trimmed.  The bird was paper pieced.  I added a copy of the original vintage photo and a Father's Day tag.

Supplies:  Unity stamps from Father Peep Itty Bitty, and the frame is in two sets Love in an Instant KOM and Insta-Live, Love, Dream; Copic markers, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink for alcohol markers, dies by Lil' Inker Designs and MFT.

This will also be added to the Unity Show and Tell Facebook Group ~ Itty Bitty Challenge

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts for a chance to win a Unity prize.  Two winners will be announced the following Tuesday 5-31-16 here on my blog. (Unity is closed Monday for winner confirmation.)

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5.

It was a fun week.  Thank you for the visiting and commenting along the way.

Have a great day.

Growing In Unity Day 4 ~ Birthday Flowers

For Day 4 of my GIU week, I have more flowers.

Spring is on my mind and these pretty flowers were calling my name for a girly birthday card.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday

I wanted a cluster of flowers at the top of my card, so I masked the first stamped floral image and then re-stamped.  The coloring is with Copic markers on Copic paper.  For accents, I added sequins along with pink and mint cardstock panels.

Supplies:  Unity stamps from Remembering You Blooms and So Glad You Were Born sets; Copic markers and paper, Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink for alcohol markers, Pretty Pink Posh sequins and Misti.

Unity is giving away a prize to two random people from comments on my GIU blog posts Monday through Friday this week.  So be sure to comment each day.   I will announce the winners on Tuesday 5-31-16 here on my blog. (Unity is closed Monday for winner confirmation.)

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5.

Thanks for visiting. :)

Growing In Unity Day 3 Daisy Flowers

Today, I am sharing my project for Day 3 of my Growing In Unity week.  Today's GIU post is also featured on the Unity blog this week.

A little about me... My name is Gaylynn and I am from Florida.  I enjoy all kinds of paper crafting.  I found Unity Stamp Company a few years ago through a fellow cropping friend and have been hooked ever since.  I adore the versatile images, their quality and the friendly sharing which Unity offers.  I am excited to be showcasing my Unity creations Monday through Friday this week on my blog.  

Sentiment:  You are worth it all.

This was stamped with ColorBox gold, yellow and black ink and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I added more yellow accents with a distress marker.

The daisy flowers and sentiment were done with a masking technique to get the look I wanted.  I just cut paper to fit over the stamped sections to preserve from overlapping during stamping.  Using repositional adhesive makes this step easier.  

To make the flowers pop, I used Copic markers to outline the edges in grey tones.

Here are photos of the steps along the way.

Supplies:  Unity Worth It All Sentiment Kit, ColorBox ink, clear embossing powder, Copic markers, distress marker, Misti, gold twine and PPP sequins.

Be sure to comment on each of my GIU posts this week for a chance to win a Unity prize.  

 Day 1 ~ Day 2 ~ Day 3 ~ Day 4 ~ Day 5 

I will announce two random winners Tuesday 5-31-16 here on my blog. (Unity is closed Monday for winner confirmation.).

Have a fabulous day.

Growing In Unity Day 2 Bible Journal Stamping

This is Day 2 of my Growing In Unity week featuring Unity stamps.

Here is my bible journal page honoring my niece and her baby angel for what would have been his second birthday.

He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds. psalm 147:3

It is hard for me to write about this, so I will stick to how I decorated the page.

This beautiful image was stamped in light gray ink.  I colored her with colored pencils and pens.  I sketched and doodled the flag and added the psalm panel.

This My Creative Bible was a gift from my wonderful husband and I love it.

This particular one has space on all pages to write, stamp or draw. There are also images included for coloring, similar to adult coloring books.

He got it at a Christian bookstore but it is also on Amazon and other stores in various styles.

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts for a chance to win a Unity prize.  Two winners will be announced the following Tuesday 5-31-16 here on my blog. (Unity is closed Monday for winner confirmation.) 

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5.

Supplies:  Unity stamps Too Beautiful for Earth by Phyllis Harris, colored pencils, Staedtler triplus fineliner pens and pigment liners, Ranger distress ink pad, ruler and My Creative Bible.

Have a wonderful day.

Growing in Unity Day 1 Bird House Stamping

I am so excited to be sharing my creations using Unity stamps as their Growing In Unity Girl this week.

Paper crafting and card making are things I post most often here.

This week I hope to share even more ways that I incorporate these amazing red rubber stamps into my projects.

Today, I am sharing my stamped cedar wood bird house.

And here is a close up:

I wanted a natural wooden background for the flowers.

I masked the flowers and the imagine word for the look I was going for.

Here are some of the items that I used for this project, plus colored pencils. {I recommend using white paint on the white layer instead of craft ink.}

For outdoor placement, stamp with paint instead of ink, drying between layers, then seal.

This was my inspiration "New Beginnings". Photo taken from my yard this Spring.

Unity is giving away a prize to two random people from comments on my GIU blog posts Monday through Friday this week.  So be sure to comment each day.   I will announce the winners on Tuesday 5-31-16 here on my blog and on the Unity show and tell Facebook group page.  (Unity is closed Monday for winner confirmation.) 

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5.

Supplies:  Unity stamps by Donna Downey Inspire Words, Donna Poppies and You Are Important; StazOn black ink, Ranger archival ink, colored pencils, Stamp-a-ma-jig, sealant and cedar birdhouse.

Thanks for visiting.  Your comments make my day.  :)

Life Measured in Moments & GIU Blog Hop

This is part of the Unity Stamp Co. blog hop featuring recent Growing In Unity guest designers.

Front sentiment:

Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.

We were asked to create something new with our favorite Unity kit.

My favorite is Happy Love Day December 2013 KOM.

Unity is giving away a grab bag filled with 25 stamps to two random winners from comments on all of the blogs in this hop.  Winners of the hop giveaways will be announced on the Unity blog Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Be sure to visit and leave some love along the way.

Here is the lineup:

1. Kristina
2. Kim
3. Riette
4. Gaylynn
5. Kristy
6. Rubeena

I also have a separate giveaway on my blog on another post and that winner will be announced here on my blog on 11-2-15. ENDED.

The first image is also included in Unity's {be inspired} sketch challenge 33 and Friends with Flair.

Supplies include Unity KOM Happy Love Day 12/2013 and Avery Elle dies.

Have a wonderful day.

Stationery Gift Box Day 5 Growing In Unity

And just like that, it's Day 5 of my GIU week for the Unity Stamp Co. blog.
Today, I am sharing a stationery gift box project.

When I give out handmade card sets as gifts, I like to include a gift box for them.  

I use an existing white stationery box with clear removable lid.  Then I add a decorated panel similar to a card front.

For this particular flower design, I heat embossed in layers, one color at a time, drying and using a powder tool in between each layer.  Then I framed the panel and added craft foam between layers.  I finish the inside of the lid with a white piece of cardstock to cover adhesive marks.  

Here is a helpful video by Jennifer McGuire on layered heat embossing.

In person the embossing shines and the red is more vibrant.

I have used decorated boxes like this to hold cards, address labels, stamps and small gift items.  

This is linked up with Unity's Friends With Flair projects today.

Each day this week, I will be sharing a project on my 

 Neat Nook Creations blog http://NeatNook.blogspot.com.  

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts.  I will pick two random winners from my GIU blog comments to receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company. The two winners, announced on my blog Monday 7-13-15, have two weeks to claim their prize.

Thank you for visiting. Be sure to comment on all five posts this week:

Day 1 Monday

Day 2 Tuesday

Day 3 Wednesday

Day 4 Thursday

Day 5 Friday

Supplies include:  Unity Stamp Co. April 2014 SMAK Wildflowers & Wings, cardstock, stationery box, brad, rhinestones, ribbon, embossing powder, Versa Mark, powder tool and craft foam.

Life In Your Years Card Day 4 Growing In Unity

For Day 4 of my GIU week for the Unity Stamp Company blog.
I layered stamps, layered inks and did a bit of ink smooshing for the butterflies.

Sentiment:  It's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your  years. ~ Abraham Lincoln

I decided to make this a birthday card with this meaningful quote.

Different shades of purple were inked directly to the floral stamp before stamping.

The butterfly die-cuts were smooshed into ink from distress markers and water, then dried.

Each day this week, I will be sharing a project on my 

 Neat Nook Creations blog http://NeatNook.blogspot.com.  

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts.  I will pick two random winners from my GIU blog comments to receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company. The two winners, announced on my blog Monday 7-13-15, have two weeks to claim their prize.

Be sure to comment on all five posts this week:

Day 1 Monday

Day 2 Tuesday

Day 3 Wednesday

Day 4 Thursday

Day 5 Friday

Included with Winnie and Walter link up projects.

Supplies include:  Unity Stamp Co. Moments in Bloom, Winnie & Walter dies, sheer ribbon, craft foam and Ranger ink.

Pretty Dresses Day 3 Growing In Unity

It's Day 3 of my very first GIU week for the Unity Stamp Co. blog.

For this week, I use mostly stamping with minimal patterned paper.

I want the focus to be on the beautiful Unity stamps.

Sentiment:  Happiness looks beautiful on you.

I used three different sets including a background stamp for this, colored with Copic markers and used heat embossing.  I added a little sparkle to the white dress.

I think this image is fitting for wedding, prom, homecoming and love occasions.

Each day this week, I will be sharing a project on my 

 Neat Nook Creations blog http://NeatNook.blogspot.com.  

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts.  I will pick two random winners from my GIU blog comments to receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company. The two winners, announced on my blog Monday 7-13-15, have two weeks to claim their prize.

Be sure to comment on all five posts this week:

Day 1 Monday

Day 2 Tuesday

Day 3 Wednesday

Day 4 Thursday

Day 5 Friday

Supplies include:  Unity Stamp Co. May 2014 KOM Hey Girl, Bright, Happy You and Tea Time Toile background; vellum, twine, My Favorite Things Stitched Basic E Die-namics, embossing powder, Copic markers, powder tool and Wink of Stella.

Day 2 Growing In Unity Gold Foil Favor Bag

We are in Day 2 of my very first Growing In Unity week for the Unity Stamp Co. blog.

Today I am sharing a gold foil favor bag project.

Sentiment:  Heartfelt Thanks.

This is a mixture of foil with stamping and foil with die-cuts.

I found helpful tips and foil techniques on this Jennifer McGuire video.

I added a doily and lace trim for the glassine favor bag.

Each day this week, I will be sharing a project on my 

 Neat Nook Creations blog http://NeatNook.blogspot.com.  

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts.  I will pick two random winners 

from my GIU blog comments to receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company. 

The two winners have two weeks to claim their prize from me.

Be sure to comment on all five posts this week:

Day 1 Monday

Day 2 Tuesday

Day 3 Wednesday

Day 4 Thursday

Day 5 Friday

Supplies include:  Unity Stamp Co. Watermelon Gazpacho Soup and Dutch Mustard Soup sets by Jillibean Soup; My Creative Time dies Stitched Round Tab, Stitched Doily Die and Metal Adaptor Plate; My Favorite Things Pierced Fancy Flourish Die-Namics, white embossing powder, Versa Mark, glassine bag and Thermoweb iCraft Deco foil.

Loved Card Day 1 Growing In Unity

Today begins day 1 of my Growing In Unity (GIU) features for the Unity Stamp Company blog.

This is my first time being a GIU Girl.  I am very excited about this.

Here is a pretty peony flower card in pink, coral and gold.

The "loved" is heat embossed in gold and the peony is watercolor using Tim Holtz distress markers.

Each day this week, I will be sharing a project on my 

 Neat Nook Creations blog http://NeatNook.blogspot.com.  

Be sure to comment each day this week on my GIU posts.  I will pick two random winners from my GIU blog comments to receive 25 random stamps from Unity Stamp Company. The two winners, announced on my blog Monday 7-13-15, have two weeks to claim their prize.

Be sure to comment on all five posts this week:

Day 1 Monday

Day 2 Tuesday

Day 3 Wednesday

Day 4 Thursday

Day 5 Friday

Tools include:

From Unity Stamp Co. Donna Peony and Adore Words, each by Donna Downey.

Glitter paper, gold twine, My Creative Time frame dies.