I decided pretty early on what stamp I wanted to use. I just needed to wait for my kit of the month to arrive... so in the meantime I looked through my stamps and decided to make a second card. This cute owl jumped right out at me and an idea sprung to life.
In the first card I mixed some leftover patterned paper until I found a layout I was happy with. I colored my owl with Copic markers before cutting out my image with my scan n cut. I sponged the punched out sentiment with my Versamark stamp pad and heat embossed gold powder to the border so that it would stand out slightly from the background.
On the second card, I started with heat embossing the sentiment vertically in white, next to the stamped the tree. Without removing my stamp from my platform, I then took a versamark pen and colored in the leaves on the tree and stamped the image again. This allowed me to heat emboss with gold powder to just those selected areas. Once that was cooled off, I sponged my oxide inks on the background and wiped lightly the excess ink from the embossed areas.
Hop along with the other Friends of Unity and see their creations...Pssst! There is a giveaway too!
Robyn Jordan
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys (you’re here)
Jeanie Hayes
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black (Stampin Up)
Versamark (SU)
Gina K Amalgam Ink Jet Black (Unity)
Fired Brick Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Wild Honey Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Peeled Paint Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:
Copic Sketch Markers (Jerry's Artarama)
Gold Embossing Powder (SU)
White Embossing Powder (SU)
Burlap Ribbon
Decorative Label Punch (SU Retired)
Versamark Marker
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!!
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys (you’re here)
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Stamps:
Bountiful Owl (Unity Stamp Company)
Blessed Fall September 2018 Kit of the Month (Unity)
Paper:
Classic Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Vintage Cream (PTI)
True Black (PTI)
Stampers Select White (PTI)
Blessed Fall September 2018 Kit of the Month (Unity)
Paper:
Classic Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Vintage Cream (PTI)
True Black (PTI)
Stampers Select White (PTI)
Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black (Stampin Up)
Versamark (SU)
Gina K Amalgam Ink Jet Black (Unity)
Fired Brick Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Wild Honey Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Peeled Paint Distress Oxide (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:
Copic Sketch Markers (Jerry's Artarama)
Gold Embossing Powder (SU)
White Embossing Powder (SU)
Burlap Ribbon
Decorative Label Punch (SU Retired)
Versamark Marker
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!!
Lovely cards, Eileen! I love your patterned paper and layout on your first card. And that second card oh my. Your techniques with the embossing are perfect. I have never thought of sponging the background over the embossing with the ability to wipe it away! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards. Everyone loves the owl you used in the first card and I love the layout and mix of patterned papers. I also like how you payed out your sentiment in the second card. I am definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! I love that little owl!! And the Fall tree card is my favorite!!! Love them both
ReplyDeleteBoth are great but im loving the tree card! Those golden leaves are amazing. I also love the vertical sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your bountiful owl card. It is
ReplyDeleteJust too cute! ๐งก I love these owl stamps & must add him to my collection. Your tree card is very lovely. Thank you for sharing your work with us. ๐
Such pretty cards!! The one with the tree is amazing, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThe tree card is really pretty and I never would have thought to add the background color after the embossing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, especially the tree one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the way you blended your colors.
ReplyDeleteThat owl is DARLING! And I love how you did the backgrounds! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh, the owl is just adorable! But I love, love, love your tree card! Turned out so nice!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! Love that little owl, and the way you stamped & embossed the tree is gorgeous! I'm going to have to try that technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love my bountiful owl set. Your card is so cute; awesome papers used. That tree is spectacular. Love the gold leaves.
ReplyDeleteJust amazing, friend! That owl is one of my favorites and your card is just darling. And great tips/technique on your tree card, it's stunning! Love your coloring, patterns, designs, and stamps. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour owl card is too cute! This owl is my favorite owl in the unity line. I have several of these sets, except this. I will add him to my wishlist. Pam Foy
ReplyDeleteYour owl is awesome, and that tree- colors are fabulous- love the sentiment white embossed! Great cards : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteLove the vertical sentiment and the embossed leaves. The owl is super cute too.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards! love that tree!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!your coloring is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Eileen! Your owl card... ๐ You have to know I’d love it!! Adorable! The gold leaves on your second tree are amazing! So beautiful! I bet it’s awesome in person!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Fall cards!
ReplyDeleteThat little owl sure does get around & he is so cute! But I really love ur colors with the Tree. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great Eileen, but the second card is just gorgeous. Love how you used the embossing on this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards! Love the background of the second card it is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the embossing technique for the leaves. Creative!
ReplyDeleteI just bought a tree stamp from Unity and I am going to try your technique. I am fairly new to Unity.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you blended the colors! Nice!!! (both cards)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really like all the different colors and pattern paper that you used for each one! I especially am loving the first card with the owl he is just so precious!
ReplyDeleteI really love that tree stamp...can't wait to ink up my kit!
ReplyDeleteEileen, two lovely cards! I love the pattern paper on the first card and the background you created on the second card is amazing. Love the gold leaves too!
ReplyDeleteThe owl card is adorable and I love the tree one!
ReplyDeleteAwww, that sweet little owl is adorable and I love the colors! Fall is my favorite time of year so I am really enjoying the hop!
ReplyDeleteSweet and beautiful cards! Lovely designs and wonderfully autumnal.
ReplyDeleteI love the owl card!
ReplyDeleteOwls are my favorite!!!! Love this❤️
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! Stunning Fall cards! Colors are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are two great cards. I can’t pick a favourite since they’re pretty different. But I really love your background in the second card. Thanks for sharing your lovely creations. Love, Marjorie
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