FWF {July 23}

Hello, friends and friends with FLAIR!! 


So glad to be back on track and making creations in my studio!! I've missed it all week!! I have lots to share with you today...just because I LOOOOOOOOOVE UNITY!!

The first card was created for the FWF34 {inspiration photo} and Caardvarks challenges {birthday}. Our inspiration was the bright colors and to use a KOTM stamp. I used my Unity July KOTM stamp for the cake. I actually hand stitched those zigzags--this stamp actually has lines and dots...but I masked that and made zigzag stitches. I also used the sentiment from the same KOTM. What a fun fun card! I love the bright colors and the stitching...FUN!

This next card was created for Wee Memories challenge {summer fun}. I know that ladybugs don't shout out SUMMER! But when I was growing up....we used to catch bugs [ETA::: No...I didn't. My brothers did. I would swing with them on the swing set watching the bugs at night- esp. lightning bugs. And we had a bug killer that used to zap them.]. So when I made this card I thought back to those times--fun times! Next time I'm home, I will take a pic of the  field and where we used to sit doing these things. Anyway--back to the card...I actually made this for a friend. I used Unity's Lil Buggy set. I actually had a different sketch for this card...but I ended up with this--love that transparency wing on the text dots! CUTE! Thanks, CHEL!!! **NOTE:: Not sure but I think this might work for Moxie Fab's Let's Do Clean & Graphic challenge. It's clean--not much to it....!

This next card was actually for the PDCC challenge this week. **NOTE:: If you have not stopped by the blog--Unity is our sponsor and they are giving away $75 worth of stamps! WOOOOOOOW! I messed up on the butterfly {Unity's Where You Are}. I actually needed the butterfly bigger. So I used this card (with a bit of red tulle) for a birthday/anniversary card. The sentiment is from Unity's July KOTM. I also used glossy accents on the entire butterfly. FUN! This is also a good card for Moxie Fab's Let's Do Clean & Graphic challenge.

Here are my other PDCC creations--you can only use tan, black, white, and grey. I loooooove these cards!! Which I am entering in the Moxie Fab's Let's Do Clean & Graphic challenge.

Here is a real quick card that I made for an anniversary. I was inspired by Scrapietoo's Mr. & Mrs. card. I had to use Unity's Soiree & Such champagne glasses stamp. I used this on my 2011 invite...and I really liked the effect of the glitter and glossy accents. I did put too much glitter on...so I might have to use a brush to wipe it away!

This is another anniversary card I made. I made this for my bro/sis. So I hope they are not reading this post!! This card was super easy--and I love the red distressed look on the house! SO FUN! I used Unity's July KOTM house stamp. I love the way this card turned out!! It's actually a non-traditional anniversary card. Also a great card for the Moxie Fab's Let's Do Clean & Graphic challenge.

Here is another card that I created for my other brother and his wife. I hope they are not reading this post either! I didn't use any stamps--but I did use twill, Prima flowers, Reflection gems....and it was done. Simple! And elegant. I think I am submitting this in Moxie Fab's Let's Do Classy & Elegant challenge.

This last card has got to be my FAV!!! MY FAV!! I made it for the Embellish Magazine challenge {rick rack and color combo}. I also made this card for JWP! He is our child in India--it's his birthday in Sept. and I wanted to send him a box of goodies. So I made this fun card! I used Unity's July KOTM (sentiment) and the lion from Unity's Wild & Crazy set. I used ric rac and brown sheer ribbon around the mane. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE this lion! I also distressed the edges of the letters with aqua ink and then made them pop with glossy accents! LOOOOOOOOVE it! I def. think this card is good for the Moxie Fab's Let's Do Fun & Cute and Clean & Graphic challenge.

That's it for me today--but be sure to:::
1. Go check out all the other friends with flair over on the Unity blog. Lots of fabby creations shared today--and your chance to win FREE Unity!! 
2. Come back tomorrow--I've got three cards to share for the new EIC challenge! LOOOOOOVE it!!
3. Come back SUNDAY--I've got some awesome news to share!!!
4. Go play along with the PDCC challenge--you could win some FREE Unity!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Love sharing my creations with you! I love love love Unity! Be blessed:}

3 challenges...one of my fav cards

Hello, friends:}

 

I just finished one of my FAVORITE cards....and it is for three challenges!! Love when that happens! I made this card based on Embellish Magazine's color combo and theme [baby], Caardvarks challenge [dry/wet embossing], and CardPatterns sketch. 

I used my cuttlebug embossing tool for the baby carriage {on yellow paper--the second pic has a better view}. I also used my versamark embossing ink and powder for the butterflies {on peach paper}. The stamps are from Molly Stamps, Ippity [A Moment in Time], and Unity [Our Stories]. I love love love this card! Those metal frames are from Ryann--she gave them to me from her blog giveaway! THANKS, Ryann! LOOOOVE those little embroidery threads on the frames with the tiny butterflies. I know that the sketch had three things on each side of the center focal point--this is how I count that:: top left- 2 frames and 1 thread; bottom right- 1 frame with thread and 2 butterflies. I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE it!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will be back tomorrow with some crafty goodness! Be sure to leave some love for your chance to win my June blog candy pack:} Thanks again for EVERYTHING!! I love sharing with you! Be blessed:}

Nina Brackett....and WINNERS!

Hello, friends:}

I think last week was such a great week--I had Growing with Unity [which by the way...this week you should visit Elizabeth's blog for a chance to win and for some great Unity eye candy] and I got my new Nina Brackett Vintage Background stamps. HOOOOORAY! 


I made three cards using Nina's stamps. I love this first one. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it--I know it is all brown...but I couldn't resist! I made it for the release party (even though I was late) and for the Caardvarks challenge (monochromatic card). I used two of Nina's stamp sets: Vintage background and Lovely Shelf. Look at that houndstooth--ACK! Love it! I also love those words and the teapot and the sentiment! Nina rocks;) 

My second card was created for the sketch challenge over on Stamp TV- Gina K. release party. I used the same two stamp sets from Nina. I couldn't help it--I just love these two! I love these background stamps--you can do any color of ink or paper...what a combo! 

My last Nina card was created for the Stamp TV color challenge. We were to use turquoise and lemon yellow with a neutral. I know--I used a hint of green. I couldn't help it! The leaves made the plant look dead when I left them brown! These stamps are also from Nina's Lovely Shelf set. Plus--this card is 2.5 x 3 inches!! MINI! I'm into CAS and mini! LOVE it:} Because this is CAS--it fits well with the KISS challenge over at Pals Paper Arts. 

Be sure to stop by Nina's blog--she has a challenge going on right now--you could win a Stampin' Up certificate!!  I started to make my card last night, so I will have more Nina crafty goodness to share later this week! Actually, with these background stamps--I have a feeling I might be using them on almost EVERY card!!! Love them! 


Thanks so much for stopping by today--oh my! I almost forgot to announce the winners! HA! That would be something I would do! Ok...so our first winner is for my random giveaway from two weeks ago. Original post is HERE. Thanks for visiting my friend's site {Ruby 2 Shoes}!! Random.org picked....

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JANET said....

Hey there. I visited Ruby and made a comment. She's got some great work. I love your work. Been a follower for a little while now, and I'm always surprised with your lovely creations. Thanks for keeping your blog so up to date.

APRIL 14, 2010 9:26 AM 

Congrats  Janet !!! Please email me { sbmmhoover [at] yahoo [dot] com} to claim your prize!!


Our second winner is for the Growing with In Unity week!! **NOTE:: I've been calling it Growing WITH Unity...it is Growing In Unity! Eh! I just want to say THANK YOU for all the love that you gave me last week--I had over 240 comments! WOW! LOVE it! Love YOU!! Random.org picked...

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NATALIE said....

Very cute cards!! You are so creative. Love the comfy cozy card and I'm really liking the sneak peak for tomorrows card!!

APRIL 23, 2010 1:25 AM 

Congrats Natalie!!! Please email Eryn { eryn [at] unitystampco [dot] com} to claim your prize! Please let her know that you won on my blog!! 


That's it for me today:) Thanks so much for stopping by! Love when we visit- esp. when I get to share some Nina crafty goodness!! More to come later! Be blessed:}
Until next time~
Love, Sav