I must need a vacation....tropical card

Well, I started out to make a card for the Unity Stamp Co Be Inspired monthly challenge.  What you see below, is not what I had in mind.  Haha!  I had all the colors in my head , also pictured below, but I couldn't figure out what direction to go.  I settled on the Feeling Happy bird and watercolored the stitched frame. 

Next,  I took some plain beige May Arts flowers and watercolored those to match.  I tried a couple other things but wasn't happy so rip, rip, rip.  I used a mini flower punch and punched about 50 little flowers to cover up the glue ring that I wasn't happy about after the rip, rip, rip.  Next thing ya know, we've got a full on trip to the beach going on!  That DOES make me happy.  #smile

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Loving deer card

This sweet deer is part of a Christmas set from the Unity Stamp Co called Merry Deerest but I really wanted to bring him out and put a different spin on him.  So I used some springy peach and green colors with a gold background and some burlap ribbon.  The sentiment is from a grab bag special collection also from Unity and I stamped it on some linen textured designer paper.  I just love him, he's so adorable.  He really needs a name.  Any suggestions?

Supplies:  ATD textured cardstock, deluxe gold leaf DP from Hobby Lobby, Tim Holtz distressed ink, American Crafts black ink, Permapaque metallic copper pen, green metallic pen, Stickles diamond glitter glue, Recollections enamel dots, The Paper Studio burlap ribbon, American Crafts ribbon, Colorbox green ink, Teresa Collins Vintage Finds paper stack (embossed frame)

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Scripture Encouragement card

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.  That is so true.  This is a wonderful scripture from Philippians and I fell in love with the Vintage Scripture stamp set from Unity Stamps.  I plan to use this set again and again.   Unfortunately, there are several people in my life struggling with cancer and other issues and we all need encouragement now and then.  I challenge you to be an encourager today.  God bless!

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Unity FWF - Encouragement card

Today is Friday. Whoop!  That means it's time for the Friends with Flair challenge.   I haven't participated in awhile but I have a new stamp I've been wanting to use.   It came from a special collection grab bag that Unity has now made into an individual set.

I stamped my clouds on patterned paper, cut them out and edged them with Stickles glitter glue.  I inked up my paper by sponging different color inks (Studio G and American Crafts), then hand drew a few raindrops.   The flowers were masked from a Unity Stamp set called Mothers Day Daisies.   I used a mini butterfly punch on patterned paper from DCWV and the background paper is from Colorbok.  Notice the  Cuttlebug embossing at the top of the page?  I love how it turned out.  Your comments are most welcome.   Thanks and have a super weekend.

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Here's a link to the stamp I used if you would like to get one of your own.  It's on sale right now so don't wait!   Unity Stamp Co

Birthday card and Unity Challenge

Well today is my mothers birthday.   She's 72 years old.  I think.  She'll have my hide if I go any higher!  It's also time for the Unity Stamp Co Be Inspired challenge.   I haven't participated in awhile 'cause life just seems to get in the way, so I thought I'd jump in this month and utilize the challenge colors and sketch for my moms card. 

I've had these Unity stamps for awhile but this is my first time to use them.   Funny describes my mom to a tee so I know she will appreciate the humor.   Hope you like my card and get inspired!

Supplies:  Martha Stewart red glitter paper, Colorbok designer paper, American Craft adhesive glitter ribbon, yellow polka dot washi tape, Teresa Collins Vintage finds twine, Bic Mark-it fine point pens, Stickles yellow and Tropical tangerine glitter glue,  white gel pen,  lace fabric, craft ribbon, Cuttlebug embossed cardstock,  yellow Studio G ink, Smooch Glitz glitter polish

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Embossed Thank you cards Pink

I just spent 3 hours on a custom order of thank you cards.  This is the largest order I've done to date.   I needed to keep it simple to try and save time and keep the cost down.

I tried to do each step in an assembly line order to keep the flow going and to maintain my sanity.   Ha!  So the first step was embossing each card with my Cuttlebug.  Love that handy dandy tool.

Next I cut out some pretty flowers with the Home Decor Cricut cartridge set at 2".   I then embellished the flowers with a faux pearl in the center.   I added some pink ribbon and stamped my image.   Notice where I colored that teeny tiny heart?

Finally, I stamped the back and signed my cards.   Whew!   But I'm happy with the results.   What do you think?

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Leaves and owls Thinking of you card

I had to come up with a quick card for a sweet lady in my church who broke her leg.   Ouch!   I had previously run some paper through my Cuttlebug and had several cards prepared with this leafy embossed design but nothing else.

So I had this great stamp from  the  Unity Stamp Co    and made a cute tag for the card with some washi tape,  button and string.   I love owls and didn't have time for anything fancy so these are just some cute stickers.   I had also punched the edge of the paper with a Knock Out edge punch and added some green Stickles glitter glue,  dotting the holes.   Hope this makes my friend feel better.....

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