Mitten's Papercrafting

Monday, November 6, 2023

GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 1

 So we had a false alarm last week when Kelli announced I was the GIU girl for last week:-).  So, here is my real week!

A lot has changed over the past year.  We lost our big fur ball Miss Hissy in the summer of 2022.  But, in March 2023, I found this little cutie roaming outside.  This was never an outdoor cat and I don't know where she came from.  Nobody claimed her but we fell in love with her. I think you can see why!  Just remember that our pets and stamping always go together! The Unity community is such a fabulous place to be - everyone is supportive of each other, one of the safe places on Facebook.  That is due to Angela's kindness that is shared by everyone at the company.  I appreciate you all more than you know!


On to the stamping, the important part of the Growing in Unity week!  I have already placed my Brown Friday order and maybe it will come before the end of this week so you can see what I ordered.  Fingers crossed.

I am going to make this week all about Christmas.  It has snuck up on us and I need a LOT of cards!  Unity has some of the best Christmas sets.  I have some items that are no longer available that I will be mixing in - when they have items that are fabulous, you need to get them before they are gone!  I'll let you know which sets are still available. The Christmas themed Kits of the Month always give you a lot of options as well.  I started my stamping adventures with Unity and they are still my favorite stamp company!  On to the creations!!!!

I love this penguin from "Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle."  It is an itty bitty that is precious and fun!  I looked at the website and, unfortunately,  it does not seem to be available any more.  It makes a great card and would make a fabulous tag!  I know the site has plenty of similar types of fun stamps that you could use instead.  I know there are some other penguins that are adorable.  Look at the great crisp image you get from a rubber stamp!  I have lost my Misti so had to stamp these old school so forgive anything that looks crooked!






I also want to rave about the dies Unity has.  You need these!!! Photos below: Deckle Edge Dies and Scallops and Rectangles Nesting Dies.  If you are an A2 card maker, these might be the only ones you need.  I used both sets on my cards today and you will probably see them on my projects every day:-)


Thank you for stopping by and remember to leave a comment for a chance to win a Unity prize.

Jennifer








27 Comments:

Anonymous Therese A said...

Your cards are adorable! Love the little penguin! You are so right about the die sets. I have them and use them all the time! Need to start my Christmas cards now!

November 6, 2023 at 8:12 AM  
Anonymous Karen W. said...

Welcome Jennifer. I love your new kitty and the inspiration it gave you. The contrast of the black and white penguin on the colorful backgrounds really pops!

November 6, 2023 at 8:15 AM  
Blogger Wilma DeG said...

Cute cards!

November 6, 2023 at 8:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very cute!
Karen Adams

November 6, 2023 at 9:04 AM  
Anonymous Debbie F said...

Such cute cards!

November 6, 2023 at 9:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So cute!

November 6, 2023 at 10:07 AM  
Anonymous Chris Shuman said...

These cards are delightful! I must take the sentiment to heart because I have just started my thanksgiving cards! No panic here! Ha!

November 6, 2023 at 10:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Adorable cards! I love penguins on Christmas cards/tags/wrapping paper!

Linda Abel

November 6, 2023 at 11:20 AM  
Anonymous Kari Buss said...

Your cards are adorable Jen. Thank you for taking this week to inspire us all💕

November 6, 2023 at 12:56 PM  
Blogger Linda said...

Love your cards and your backgrounds really caught my eye!!

November 6, 2023 at 3:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He's such a cutie. Fab card. Hugz ionabunny

November 6, 2023 at 3:19 PM  
Blogger Becca Yahrling said...

Your new kitty is just darling! My nieces both found a kitty in a parking lot and couldn't leave them. lol Your penguin cards are also darling! I love that you left it uncolored and let all the pattern paper layers do the work.

November 6, 2023 at 6:24 PM  
Anonymous Lisa Stepanovic said...

Such cute cards! I will have to check out the dies, too!

November 6, 2023 at 6:34 PM  
Anonymous Jan Golden said...

These cards are so cute - and your cat...Adorable!!

November 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM  
Anonymous Denise Bryant said...

Love this cute penguin and the sentiment! Great card with pretty layering too!
Your kitty looks like a sweetie! >^..^<

November 6, 2023 at 8:55 PM  
Blogger Susan R. said...

That penguin is too adorable! And you're right, those nesting dies are the k es I use most!

November 6, 2023 at 10:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love all of your layers here.

November 7, 2023 at 6:39 AM  
Anonymous Jeanie Hays said...

I love all your layers here.

November 7, 2023 at 6:40 AM  
Anonymous Pam Foy said...

These are all so cute! -Pam Foy

November 7, 2023 at 6:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love this sweet penguin!!

November 7, 2023 at 8:28 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sorry this is Jenni S! 😉

November 7, 2023 at 8:29 AM  
Blogger Cat Valdez said...

Great card!! Love this penguin! I agree with your thoughts on the quality of the stamps & dies. Best on the market!!!

November 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM  
Blogger Maia Ink said...

The nesting dies are so much fun to use!

November 7, 2023 at 1:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very sweet card. Love the penguin!

November 8, 2023 at 6:26 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is Jodie Powers

November 8, 2023 at 6:27 PM  
Blogger Marcy H said...

Cute cards

November 8, 2023 at 8:45 PM  
Anonymous Beckie McArthur said...

This penguin is super cute! Congrats on the new kitty, my cats are so super helpful whenever I start crafting lol!

November 9, 2023 at 5:42 AM  

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