Monday, June 11, 2018

Growing in Unity Day One

Hello, and welcome to my week of Growing in Unity. I have been paper crafting for the past 15+ years, but it seems that in just the past two years I have really expanded my personal paper crafting inventory by buying from other companies and trying new products. This really brought my crafting to a new level. My cards have always had a clean and simple look to them, usually without buttons, sequins, or ribbon. I hope that you enjoy my creations this week... I tried to pick images that are reflective of my personality.

This card was inspired by a week long video series using this stamp set. I really like the "love my tribe" sentiment because I consider myself a very loyal friend and I am drawn to friends just like me. The ones who you can tell you deepest secrets to and trust that they are safe.

The images on the vellum layer heat embossed nicely. The heart in this set was stamped and heat embossed in clear to give it an enamel look. I punched it out with a slightly smaller shaped heart die cut, as I didn't trust my hand to cut it out symmetrically. I used dimensionals to raise the banner layer to finish off the card.


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Stamps:
Bohemian Backgrounds (Unity Stamp Company)

Paper:
Kraft Cardstock (Papertrey Ink)
Vellum Cardstock (PTI)
Pure Poppy (PTI)
Brushed Silver (Recollections)

Ink:
Versamark (Stampin Up)

Accessories:
Clear Embossing Powder (Unity)
White Embossing Powder (SU)
Triple Banner Punch (SU)
Heart Punch (SU Retired)
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56 comments:

  1. DarleneJune 11, 2018 at 8:36 AM

    This card is beautiful! So elegant!

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  2. TAG Creations by T.GermanJune 11, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    This is so pretty ... I always love white on kraft paper!! Wonderful card!

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  3. michelegeorgernJune 11, 2018 at 8:59 AM

    This is gorgeous!

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2018 at 9:02 AM

    I love this Eileen! The velum not strip makes it so elegant! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your projects this week!

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    1. AnonymousJune 11, 2018 at 9:03 AM

      Vellum....not velum not (dang autocorrect :-) )

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  5. deniceJune 11, 2018 at 9:07 AM

    I love this card

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  6. Jeanne BeamJune 11, 2018 at 9:08 AM

    Such a beautiful and elegant card.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  7. Jen R.June 11, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Very nice! I like the look of it.

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  8. Phaline MaysJune 11, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful card. White on vellum is so pretty. Love your project .
    --Phaline Mays

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  9. MichelleJune 11, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    This is a beautiful card. So elegant!!

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  10. Denise W BeardJune 11, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous. Love this card!!!! Great job! Can't wait to see what else you create this week!

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  11. JhaysJune 11, 2018 at 9:31 AM

    Very elegant! I love it all. The little heart adds just the right touch! Can't wait to see what you make this week.

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  12. Rachel DuongJune 11, 2018 at 9:37 AM

    I love this card. The stamp has so much detail and it is beautiful on the cardstock. I love the sentiment and the vellum is just perfect with it. I am excited to see your creations this week! Thank you.

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  13. Amy WilliamsJune 11, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    Gorgeous card! Love the look on the kraft card stock. And the vellum layer on the top is so pretty!

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  14. Rebecca RamirezBarnesJune 11, 2018 at 9:52 AM

    This is one of my favorite stamps. I find myself using it often. Your card is beautiful. Love the white on kraft paper.

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  15. Crystal O. MinklerJune 11, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card!! White on kraft always makes me smile! So excited for your GIU week, my friend!

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  16. UnknownJune 11, 2018 at 9:54 AM

    All of your Cards are just so beautiful! Love all of your cards using Unity stamps!! Congrats on being a Growing in Unity gal!

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  17. BethJune 11, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    Simply Stunning, Eileen!

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  18. Vicki Vinchattle PearsonJune 11, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    I Love craft and velum with white embossing, beautiful card! ❤️

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  19. Cindy Q WillbanksJune 11, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    Stunning card.

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  20. Denise S.June 11, 2018 at 10:09 AM

    The gray monochrome is really set off with that red heart. Beautiful.

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  21. sharon gJune 11, 2018 at 10:28 AM

    I like how you kept it so natural looking and then POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. Dale SueJune 11, 2018 at 10:48 AM

    I could be in your tribe - clean and simple and confidential. And everything is better with a little embossing! Thank you.

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  23. TerriLynnJune 11, 2018 at 10:57 AM

    Gorgeous card. Love your clean & simple style. This is one of my favorite stamp sets. Love what you have done with it.

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  24. Prl1960tooJune 11, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    I Love this card

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  25. Sue JacobsonJune 11, 2018 at 11:39 AM

    That card is absolutely beautiful.
    The white really stands out against the kraft! Great job!!!

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  26. ionabunnyJune 11, 2018 at 12:06 PM

    Love the soft colours and that beautiful background stamp. Hugz

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  27. MoongirlJune 11, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    Love the white on silver, with the pop of red. Great combo!

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  28. LisaJune 11, 2018 at 12:45 PM

    So beautiful in its detailed simplicity. Thank you for sharing.

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  29. Inspired By LifeJune 11, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    I love the gray and white with that pop of red heart!!! So pretty!!!!!

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  30. Gina GibsonJune 11, 2018 at 1:16 PM

    I love the subtle and soft look of this card. Wonderful job. :)

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  31. scrappin' GA peachJune 11, 2018 at 1:20 PM

    WOW!! What a stunning card! I loveLOVE the red heart! That pop of color is just the cherry on top of this beauty!!
    Hugs!!

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  32. Barb KingstonJune 11, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    I love the soft colors and the pop. Very nice.

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  33. Becca YahrlingJune 11, 2018 at 1:43 PM

    I love, love, love the white embossing. And the
    mandala is gorgeous!!

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  34. Denise BryantJune 11, 2018 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful card! I love that gorgeous design embossed on the colored cardstock!

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  35. Glennis FJune 11, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    White on kraft is so elegant - I love your card

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  36. Mary BrownJune 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    I love white on kraft!! What a beautiful card!!

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  37. Cindy HolmesJune 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    I really like The white embossing on vellum then on the kraft paper it's so AMAZING! And the cute little red heart just finishes it off so nicely!

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  38. Dawn FieldsJune 11, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    Such elegance! Love this Eileen!

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  39. MariLynnJune 11, 2018 at 5:37 PM

    Very pretty card. Like the vellum and the little heart.

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  40. Mary ReinerJune 11, 2018 at 5:39 PM

    I love this color combination. Your card is beautiful.

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  41. Lydia HallumJune 11, 2018 at 6:26 PM

    Very elegant, prefect for any sentiment to be added.

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  42. DandydoJune 11, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    I love your card! I think I'll have to make something with the same color scheme!

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  43. Laura YJune 11, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    What a great card, while being simple and elegant at the same time.

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  44. JeanJune 11, 2018 at 9:13 PM

    This is so pretty!

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  45. JaneenJune 11, 2018 at 10:58 PM

    Wow . It's an amazing creation

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  46. Celeste GoffJune 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the little pop of red!

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  47. Helen GullettJune 12, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    Eileen, this card is beautiful and elegant with white, kraft and red. Love that background too

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  48. Sue DJune 12, 2018 at 6:57 PM

    Very pretty. I like the embossing.

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  49. foleysfriendJune 12, 2018 at 8:40 PM

    What a lovely card; love the embossing.

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  50. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetJune 13, 2018 at 6:46 PM

    Great design. Love the background, the heart and the sentiment too!

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  51. Wilma DeGJune 14, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    I love this card!

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  52. StephanieJune 14, 2018 at 4:14 PM

    This is such a beautiful card! I have this stamp and I so need to try this technique :)

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  53. cinmfosterJune 15, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    Beautiful card, this stamp is great for backgrounds
    Cindy F

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  54. UnknownJune 15, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    This is beautiful, I love the white on craft cardstock.

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  55. Marjorie DUMONTIER June 16, 2018 at 6:12 AM

    Oh wow !! That’s a very gorgeous, very impressive card design !
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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