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Monday, January 26, 2015

Growing in Unity - Day 1


Welcome to day 1 of my stint as the GIU (Growing in Unity) girl.  I'm showing you my creations all week long and if you comment every day on my blog post, you'll be entered into a random drawing for 25 random stamps from the Unity Stamp Company.  Wowza, 25 stamps!  
Who wouldn't love that?!  2 winners will be selected.

When I saw this brand new set, Mason Jar Love from Unity Stamps, I knew I had to have it. 
It was love at first sight.  My idea is to serve a fun drink to my young 'un on Valentines Day, pink lemonade, perhaps?  Although, I'm kind of partial to Italian cream sodas as well.  Notice, I made a matching coaster, too.  This fun jar can be used year round. 




I used mason jar lids that have open slots for straws, then cut the lid and vinyl heart with my Cricut Explore.  I set the dimensions for the lid at 2.75", the same as the heart stamp dimensions.  The hole in the center was also cut with the Explore, but you could use a hole punch such as a Crop-A-Dile to extend out to punch the center.  I used just a couple swipes of a non-permanent adhesive runner to hold the cardstock topper in place and wrapped the pretty tag with twine around the straw.   I've got so many great ideas for using this set!

 Come back tomorrow for more Unity inspiration! Don't forget to leave a comment here so you can qualify for the random drawing.  And for a shameless plug, I'd love if you would come and like me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/wavingmywand because when I get to 500 likes, I'm having a big giveaway!



Additional supplies: 
Queen and Company - Stylish Stix - Paper Straws - White Stripe
Hero Arts - Dye Ink Pad - Neon Red 
DCWV chevron white cardstock from the Quince Blossoms 12"x12" paper pack, Oracal coral vinyl, transfer paper, 
The Twinery Mandarin twine 
heart gemstone

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55 comments:

  1. Alyson EspositoJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Very cute! This set has so many uses.

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  2. Beth F.January 26, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Wow! This is such an adorable idea!

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  3. LChippy76January 26, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Love L O V E LOVE this for Valentine's!!! <3 TFS ;)

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  4. LChippy76January 26, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Love L O V E LOVE this for Valentine's!!! <3 TFS ;)

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  5. Kris KJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    This is adorable!

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  6. VickiJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Such a cute set. And it screams summer to me. And that is pretty special right now.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    This is really darling, Terri! Jonah is so lucky to have such a thoughtful mom!

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  8. MariLynnJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Terri, this is such a cute idea. I love the little matching coaster that you made for your jar. I hope you have a blessed day today!

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  9. An'Jenic G.January 26, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Terri, I just love your jar. I have never seen this one by Unity. And what a great idea. I think I'll give this a try for my girls this V-Day. LOVE!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    I love it what an adorable creation where did you get the straws thy are perfect

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  11. ShelleyJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Will be fun to use!Didn't know u can cut holes out of a lid with a cricut!!!Very awesome!

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  12. heidiscollJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Very cute! Love it! Good job! :)

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  13. Waving My WandJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Mattia, the straws were on clearance at Hobby Lobby awhile back and are from Queen & Co.

    Shelley, I did a little welding for the circle punch by using one of my images that had a circle in the middle and welding it to my large circle. It was the perfect size for the straw.

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  14. Karen (karey2005)January 26, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Very cute! Love the color - so fresh.

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  15. Becca YahrlingJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    This is so adorable!

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  16. D.Ann CJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Sweet - a grown-up sippy cup! : )

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  17. cghundleyJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Cute idea and would
    be lots of fun to use!
    Congrats on being THE
    GIU gal this week.
    Carla from Utah

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  18. cghundleyJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    I'm a follower!
    Carla from Utah

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  19. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Wow! I really like your creativity. You are so talented.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Simply adorable! Now I have lots of ideas for other holidays! :)

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  21. CynthiaJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Such a cute project & useful as well. Gotta love that! Looking forward to your inspiration as GIU gal this week, Terri.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    This is so adorable - great job!!!

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  23. ScrapYourWorldJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    CUTE STAMP SET! I could use this for so many ideas!
    Paula d

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  24. Denise BryantJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Congrats on your GIU week! I am already a follower here, so I know I won't miss a post!
    Very sweet project! Fun for a Valentine's day treat!

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  25. michelegeorgernJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Terri, you are so creative. Love this and I think your son will too!

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  26. GaylynnJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    What a sweet jar all dressed in hearts. Love it and the straws. :)

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  27. JerrieJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    This jar rocks. It is a great valentine but also a great all year around jar!

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  28. MaggyJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I love, love, love the mason jar heart glass! I can see it also being made with a lemon and sunny yellow paper for summertime lemonade. Your idea is awesome and has unlimited possibilities. I love the way you allowed for a straw!

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  29. Sue DJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Very cute way to decorate mason jar.

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  30. MandiJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Love it girl now I want a lemonade in that cute mason jar :)

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  31. LageneJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    What a fun project, Cool idea and everyone can have a different color to keep them straight!

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  32. TeresaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Great Valentines gift idea!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Super cute! I can see this for a summer pool party :)

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  34. Rubeena I.January 27, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    that's so neat!

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  35. ionabunnyJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Very cute. Love the brights. Hugz

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  36. Donna K January 27, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Such a fun idea, Terri! Pink lemonade will look perfect in this sweet jar. Looking forward to your GIU week!

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  37. Mary HolshouserJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    thanks for the idea. I have some Starbucks bottles that I was thinking of decorating and adding candy. You've given me some ideas for embellishing them.

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  38. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Neat idea!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    My daughter and I love mason jars! We use them for all sorts of decor and projects. She is also using them for decor at her wedding reception. This stamp set is adorable!! I could really put it to use.

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  40. CaffeinatedPapercutsJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Hey, I recognize that ink pad! :D Love your adorable mason jar m'dear.

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  41. Brandi RJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Fun project! Kiddos will LOVE it ♥ Thank you for sharing!

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  42. Life of a Caffeinated MomJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    I bet they will LOVE these. What a great Valentines Day surprise! These could not be any cuter.

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  43. sharon gJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    This is tooooo darned cute. I need to make some for summer, or a birthday party.

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  44. JeanJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    How cute!

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  45. CrystalJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Very cute! This will make such a special Valentine's Day drink!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    What an awesome idea. It would just top off the day if you received this.

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  47. Brittany M.January 28, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    I've always wanted to decorate mason jars like that, SO cute! Thanks for giving me another stamp to add to my wish list :)

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  48. RubyJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Very cute idea. The jar will be a hit I am sure.

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  49. SherylKJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    That's so cute. I love the mason jar. Looks like something I saw on PYP. I didn't know you had an Explore. Awesome.

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  50. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Cute! I am sure the kids will love it.

    Kim
    Craftisan Studios
    Design Team Showcase

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  51. KarenrhaeJanuary 29, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I LOVE the jar. So fun for Valentine's Day.

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  52. craftylady1952@gmail.comJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Cute idea to make a fun Valentines Day special.

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  53. Debra DavisonJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I want of these for all of my crafty friends !! Great start to your GIU Week... I knew you would think out of the box and start with something special !!

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  54. IrisJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Such a cute and clever idea.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  55. IrisJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I follow you with email.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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