GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 5

I can't believe my week is over!  It's been a great time sharing Unity with you all.  I am still in CAS mode - very unusual for me since I tend to overdo my cards with layers of paper.  I have tons of paper pads and I do plan to use them all one of these days. LOL.  But, for now, I am enjoying these simple ones.  Again, the images stamp beautifully and can stand on their own but I did some fun coloring.  I love these chicks !  At my age, many of my friends ae having surgery or taking falls and a cute get well card lifts their spirits.  They will love these.

I mean, these are too cute for words.

So, remember to leave a comment on my blog for a chance to win one of two $20 credits to the Unity store so you can get yourself some of this cuteness!  And, comment on the posts for each day to increase your chances.

Happy Friday and have a great weekend.  Thanks again for all your comments and for looking at my cards:-)

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 4

I am getting kind of close to the end of my GIU week.  I am still loving this December 2024 kit I showed on Monday.  Today, I am showcasing the stamp of Angela Ryan-Magnuson, the beautiful soul who owns Unity.  Whenever I see these stamps, I think of her.  And these sentiments reflect her personality.

I photographed the cards before I colored so you can see the amazing impressions I got first time.  I didn't have to keep pressing with my Misti - these rubber stamps are amazing.

I am not a good marker colorist but I have a LOT of markers.  I tend to like something subdued and definitely prefer watercolors but these stamps demanded a high quality paper to be just right:-). The one with the brown hair did not come out as well but I would still send it to someone.

I know this will be one of my favorite go-to stamps.  I love these big images that fill up the page and leave enough room for a beautiful sentiment!

Remember to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win one of two $20 Unity store credits so you can buy some beauty for yourself!

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 3

The real reason I wanted the December 2024 kit of the month was this adorable cat stamp.  it stamps perfectly and the sentiment is adorable,  So many things to do with this set!

I am showing it first in black and white so you can see it doesn't really need anything.  It is so cute!

The second one is on a Kraft background so I colored one of the cats in brown.

The third is on a mint background on a cute print with mint green.  I colored in the little party hats on this one, too.  It would look great with gems and stuff but since I mail all my cards, I rarely add jewels.  These stamps are so fabulous, you don't need to do a lot!  Sorry it's a bit crooked:-)

The fourth is my fave - love this paper and hot pink background.  These are the cutest cats ever except for all of our real fur babies.

Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win one of two $20 credits to the Unity store.  They have great items over there for purchase!

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 2

One of the best things about Unity is the people!  Angela and the group couldn't be any nicer or customer-oriented.  I found them a long time ago and their stamps are still the best around.  The smell of that red rubber when you open a new package of stamps is intoxicating.

Day 2 - still doing things with this feather stamp that I absolutely love!!  I didn't turn out as I'd hoped but ehe "hello" sentiment from this kit is a winner.  First image using it was perfect.  I know I will be using that sentiment all the time!  

Hopefully, I'll locate my dies by tomorrow so my cards will be less Stone Age-y:-). Remember to comment for a chance to win one of two $20 store credits to Unity!

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 1

In case you can't tell, it's been a while since I posted a card or even made a card.  This is my week to get my mojo and share some inspiration with you.  Just letting you know that I LOVE Unity stamps and their company.

Last year, I selected this kit of the month for my gift for hosting a blog hop for Unity - if you don't have any kits of the month, you are losing out - the cost is minimal compared to the value and variety of images and sentiments.  This kit was irresistible to me because of the cats but today I am focusing on the feather - the image is gorgeous!

What is better than being light as a feather?  Or as Emily Dickinson wrote "hope is the think with feathers."  We all need that hope inside to get us through the rough times and keep our positive attitude.

I hope these cards do that.  There are so many options!  I used my favorite Unity Pollinator ephemera pack with the feather stamp and a background from the Hive and Herb set.  Don't look too closely at the cutting - can't find my small cutter today:-). 

I absolutely love the card and I love anything with bees on it. 

Remember to comment to win one of two Unity $20 store credits so you can buy some of these fabulous stamps or paper packs!

Have a great Monday!

Jennifer

 

 This is my Growing in Unity Week - starting August 3, come and visit me to see my projects!

 WINNERS FROM GROWING IN UNITY WEEK

Thanks to all who visited and commented on my blog for my Growing in Unity week last week. It went too fast! The winners are Stephanie Serrano and Kathy Hering. Please email kelli@unitystampco.com to claim your gift credit within 2 weeks. In the subject line have them put "winner from "Jennifer's GIU week."

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 5

This is my last post for my Growing in Unity week and I am sorry it is ending!  It had been a while since I'd had time to stamp and this got my mojo going again.  I can't put my hands on some of my favorite dies but I am sure I stashed them somewhere safe😀😀

I have one of my favorite categories here - Winnie the Pooh - such sweet stamps and I do wish we could all be more like Pooh these days.  Sorry if the photo is not great - it has been raining out so I didn't have enough light to do an outdoor photo yet.

Next up - three simple cards using some butterfly paper from Unity - All you have to do is add a sentiment and you have a great card.  Angela knows the secret to getting me to buy something is to put a butterfly on it.  Anyway, the paper is 4.25 X 5.5, the A2 card size that I nearly always use.  Here it is - it is on sale so you should grab it.  I also love bees and just saw a pollinator pack like this that is going in my cart for this great sale!

Anyway, here are three simple cards I made that I will be sending out this weekend.  I always need thank you cards!

Thank you all for stopping by and leaving your kind comments - I love this company and we need to support our family owned companies more than ever now.  I am no longer buying any craft supplies from big stores or Amazon - I am only using the small companies that I love.  Small companies employ our friends and neighbors and make a lasting impact on our communities.  

Remember to leave a comment below to get a gift/credit for $20 to Unity so you can buy some more stamps, paper, dies, or other items. 

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend, hopefully, you'll get to make a few cards.

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 4

I can't believe it is Day 4 already!  I just got in an order from the last sale so had to get a couple of the sets inky.  I got paper as well - I am so impressed with Unity's paper packs.

First off, this "Fluff Squad" set is adorable and I will be using this one a lot.  That owl on the top of the cat pile cracks me up! And the sentiments are fabulous!

Our ball of fluff again....

And, I love this little chick with the cane. This is the "Wing and a Prayer" set.   It is perfect for knee replacement patients  - that is what I am using it for, anyway:-). Look how cute this is with the coordinating paper!  I absolutely love this.

Run over to Unity for the Black Friday Sale that is now up.  I am going to see the new sets and try to restrain myself (LOL).  In the meantime, you just need to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a $20 gift/credit to Unity so you can get some more stamps.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 3

It's hard to believe we're at the midpoint of the GIU week.  It goes so quickly!   So, here are a couple of cards from the set that I am now obsessed with!

Although I am a Bostonian, I have lived in Texas for 40+ years and these sayings definitely resonate!

Now for a couple of cards.  I have an ancient hoarded Webster's Pages paper here.  The coloring was an issue but I like it anyway.  I will definitely try this again in a more understated coloring job. LOL

But, of course, the "butter my biscuit" sentiment is my favorite!  Here is a photo of this year's State Fair of Texas butter sculpture for reference.

My favorite butter character is our cat April - she LOVES butter like no other animal I have ever had.  If she hears me put something in the toaster, she will not leave the kitchen until she has some butter.  She is single-minded in these attempts.  Pretty irresistible, though, especially when she's showing her belly.

Here is the card - I love this one - and it was a lot of fun to make!

Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a $20 gift/credit for Unity.  You know you need some stamps!

Have a great day!

Jennifer

 GROWING IN UNITY - DAY 2

Today's creations use a stamp from a 2022 Kit of the Month and a Sentiment Kit that is no longer on the website called ". . . so very grateful" designed by Lisa Arana.  I love this kit!  And, I have used this kit of the month a lot.  I absolutely love the hydrangea, the dress, and, of course, the strawberries!

So, on to the cards, another try with markers and then with watercolors.  I am not great with either medium but I have to say that I personally prefer watercoloring.  I'll continue to practice with both, though.  The paper I used is from an ancient October Afternoon paper pack that I have been hoarding.  I absolutely love this paper.  Strawberries are a weakness of mine so I will be using this stamp a lot more in the future!

Markers above...watercolor below...

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Jennifer