GIU 4/8 Project

Thank you for joining me this week while I've had the pleasure of being your Growing in Unity gal! As I shared earlier this week, I was working from limited supplies while my craft room was packed up. I scrounged around to find some unexpected tools for today's card.

I haven't used decorative scissors in years, but this pair was hanging out in my tool caddy. Good thing, because I wanted a border punch and they were all boxed up. I also grabbed my trusty desk stapler for some "bling" on the card front. I had pre-stamped and colored the image and sentiment and grabbed scraps for the rest.

Don't forget to comment on each post this week and I will plan to draw winners on Sunday. Thanks again to Unity and thanks to each of you for your kind comments! ------
Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695

4/7 GIU Project

Do you ever find yourself reaching for some sets again and again? For me, Whispy Prairie is a no-brainer because you can color it or stamp it in colored ink and get great results either way. Blossomy Condolences was the source of the sentiment, and is another great go-to!

I tried my hand at watercolor for this card, a medium I'm not as practiced with as others. it was fun to try and is fast compared to Copic coloring. Thanks again to Unity Stamp Co for their continued support of the Growing in Unity group. It's always fun to see what everyone is making! Remember to leave comments on my blog all week for your chance to win one of the gift certificates provided by Unity. ------
Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695

4/6 GIU project

My mother-in-law expressed interest in cardmaking in 2020, but because she lives far away and we werent visiting during the pandemic, there wasn't much I could do to get her started. At Christmas, I gave her kits that were pre-stamped and only required assembly. When we finally got to visit, I packed a few stamps, coordinating inks, and pre-cut papers.

At home, I still like to turn to pre-cut kits like these. Do you ever make your own kits?
For today's project, I grabbed an extra of these kits and this adorable owl stamp kit to make a quick card. The die cutting machine was packed away, but an old paper crimper added some texture to the design.

Remember to comment below for a chance to win one of two gift cards generously provided by Unity Stamp Co! thanks for being here! ------
Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695

4/5 GIU project

Happy Tuesday! Did you know that the generous Unity Stamp Co offers two $20 gift certificates to lucky commenters from each GIU week's posts? Don't forget to leave your thoughts below for a chance to win this week. Although most of my craft room is packed up, I did find a few ATCs I made a while back. Today's project uses one on a card along with some Nuvo drops. These stamps are from four different kits- don't hesitate to mix and match!

Here's a tip if you haven't tried it before: make your drops ahead on an old sticker backing (this is from postage stamps) and let them cure, then attach with glue. I much prefer this to squeezing the bottle over my card and hoping for a good result!

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Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695

Unity GIU 4/4

Thanks for stopping by my Growing in Unity week with Unity Stamp Co! My cards this week are going to follow a rather unconventional theme- what can you make when you've packed up most of your craft room? We are getting ready to paint my room so most everything is in storage.

This card was made with my newest acquisition. My great aunt is 95 and loves chickens and roosters, so I had to get this to make her a card! ------
Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695

GIU Blog Hop

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my stop on the Unity Stamp Company Growing in Unity Blog Hop.  Everyone sharing on this hop was a featured GIU creator in March or April.  Be sure to visit each blog linked at the bottom of this post and leave a comment so that you're entered to wish a great prize from Unity!

I have a couple of projects to share with you today. I hope these help you feel like summer; our weather here in Maryland just crept into the 80s this past week and likely won’t let up until September!

I inked an embossing folder for this background and paired it with a bee stamp from a past Kit of the Month (https://www.unitystampco.com/eyes-of-the-beholder-kom-4-18/) to make an A2 sized card. The die word is by Tim Holtz.

This card is also made with stamps from a past KOTM! (https://www.unitystampco.com/ridiculously-amazing-kom-2-19/). I made this card 5x7 so I’d have more room to write. 

I’m not a KOTM member but I have a few of the kits. There are so many fun stamps in each kit and they are great for many occasions. When you are a GIU creator, Unity will send you a kit as a thank you for showcasing Unity on your blog. I have received a few of the KOTM I own that way and I am always tempted to join!

Speaking of joining, please join the rest of the bloggers on this hop!

 
Be sure to catch all the posts on this hop:  

Tenia : https://jazzypaper.blogspot.com/

Miwa: https://miwannascrap.blogspot.com/

Kathryn: https://kathrynscards.blogspot.com/ (You're here!)

Kim: https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog

Jessica: https://polkadotorchard.com/polka-dot-orchard-blog/

Stephanie: https://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/

GIU winners

Thank you all for your kind comments during my Growing in Unity week.  Unity Stamp Company is so kind as to provide grab bags of 25 stamps to two random commenters each week.  I decided to add a third prize to the mix.  Congrats to these winner!

GlennisF and jennyoh3 win prize packs from Unity.

Becca Yahrling wins a prize from me.  

 

Please reach out to me (easiest for you on Facebook- I've tagged those I could) so I can get your mailing address and have the prizes in the mail ASAP.  

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Proud Operation Write Home Alumni
Cards shipped to OWH in 2014: 21
Cards shipped to OWH in 2013: 829 blank and 301 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2012: 1284 blank and 218 AnyHero
Cards shipped to OWH in 2011: 1695