Snow Place

Two of my most favorite things in my entire craft stash are my numbers and my letter dies. They are so versatile. I have seen several cards made with these letters, especially for Christmas. Since I sell my items ar craft and vendor shows, I need to remember that as much as I like Christmas, not everyone celebrates. Even if they do... this sentiment and snowman makes a perfect card to send out after the holidays too. Just because we pack up our decorations and take down our trees, doesn’t mean the white stuff leaves also.
The card that initially inspired me to this creation had the word ‘Noel’ on it. The letters had snowflakes on them in various colors, giving the appearance of them falling down the letters. Since I was looking for more of an all over image, I searched out my snowflakes to see what would work. I came across this exclusive stamp set of a Christmas tree made out of snowflakes. When I stamped it over the ‘S’ I knew that was the direction I wanted to go in. A quick change of my snowman’s scarf and viola! A quick card that looks like it took more effort than it really did.

Stamps:
Snow Place (Stampin Up Retired)
Snow is Glistening (SU) ***Available November 2018 only***
Wonderful Words: Snow (Papertrey Ink)

Paper:
Wisteria Wonder (SU Retired)
Whisper White (SU)

Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black (SU)
Wisteria Wonder (SU Retired)

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot (SU)
Softly Falling Embossing Folder (SU)
Snow Friends Framelits (SU Retired)
Large Letter Framelits (SU)
Copic Sketch Markers
Scallop Oval Punch (SU Retired)
Oval Punch (SU Retired)

Carols of Christmas

This card was the first card I made in several weeks... our family has been in the process of selling our house and moving to another town. I have missed my craft room so much, but I was able to read several books during this entire process. I definitely wasn’t bored! 

The Buffalo check stamp needed to be inked twice to get a dark and even coverage, but that is the joy of having a stamping tool to achieve these results. There are so many times that this tool has come in handy, especially when making multiple cards for craft fairs. This was especially helpful earlier this year when I sprained my thumb and couldn’t grip a stamp block. Since that incident, I don’t think I have gone back to using my acrylic blocks.

Stamps:
Buffalo Check (SU)
Christmas Greeting (SU Retired)

Paper:
Real Red (SU)
Basic Black (SU)
Whisper White (SU)
Champagne Foil Sheets (SU)

Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black (SU)

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot (SU)
Card Front Builder Thinlits (SU Retired)
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform

Friends of Unity November Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to our Friends of Unity November Blog Hop. This month the theme is strength. While I don't have any stamps that portray the image of strength, I knew I had plenty of sentiments that did. So I decided to go with the first stamp set that I came across in which the sentiment spoke to me. I was excited that this sentiment also had my favorite flower on it as well.

I was inspired for the layout of this card by using the layout from Crystal Minkler's GIU day three card. If you missed it, you can check it out here. I know I was not the only one who was inspired by this layout... I saw several cards pop up with this design. Way to go Crystal!

I am not sure what set these papers are from, but I think the yellow really brings out the color of the sunflower. Although my daughter never had hair that long as a child, it reminded me of some of the pictures we had of her around that age. Freckled faced and always willing to smile for the camera.

Hop along with the other Friends of Unity and see their creations...Pssst! There is a giveaway too!

Crystal O. Minkler
Kim Klinkovsky
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Eileen Mathys (you’re here)
Wynne Grob

Robyn Jordan

Dawn Fields

Joyce Verdon 
Jeanie Hayes

Stamps:
Sunny Days (Unity Stamp Company)

Paper:
Enchanted Evening (Papertrey Ink)
Stampers Select White (PTI)
Perfect Plaid Chill (Lawn Fawn)

Ink:
Tuxedo Black (Memento)
VersaFine Clair Nocturne (Unity) 

Accessories:
Clear Embossing Powder (Unity)

Copic Sketch Markers

Disclaimer:
We all on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every single comment we get.
That's why we use our own stash every month for a giveaway.
We are NOT sponsored by Unity Stamp Co. but, they do approve of our hop, and that make us all very happy.
We started this hop because we love Unity. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our cards made with our favorite stamps!!