Saturday, December 1, 2018

Friends of Unity December Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to our Friends of Unity December Blog Hop. This month the theme is thank you. While I initially thought about making thank you cards for gifts given, I decided to take a different route. My first creation is a card acknowledging a pet sitter, veterinarian or even a groomer. As a cat mom... anyone who cares for my four legged fur baby are VERY appreciated. My cat is tortoiseshell colored, and as much as I would have loved to color this one to match her... I opted for a smokey colored feline. I have colored lots of images, but I will work on other cat breeds over the winter.


The second card I made was one of an apology of sorts. We all have friends who stick by us even when we are at our ugliest. They deserve recognition too. The paper used as background on this card hopefully portrays retro wallpaper that we sometimes may have found. I lightly colored in the toilet (masking out the plunger from this stamp) which revealed a lack of grays in my Copic collection. Looks like I will need to buy a few more colors before the prices go up!


Comment on my blog to be entered into my giveaway, then hop along to the other
Friends of Unity blogs and see their creations also. Psst... there are other giveaways too!
Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys (you’re here)
Joyce Verdon
Jeanie Hayes



Stamps:
 Cat's Meow (Unity Stamp Company)
 AH Crap (Unity)

Paper:
Stampers Select White (Papertrey Ink)
True Black (PTI)
Smokey Slate (Stampin Up)
Lovely Lady (PTI)
Vintage Wallpaper by Nicole (Blitsy)
Red Glitter Paper (Recollections)

Ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black (SU)

Accessories:
Sizzix Big Shot (SU)
Copic Sketch Markers
Stitched Rectangle Dies (PTI)

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!!
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52 comments:

  1. Bobbie Sue McConathyDecember 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM

    Oh how precious is the kitty thank you. And that toilet with the retro wallpaper...classic! We all need friends like that! 🤗

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  2. Rhonda RDecember 1, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    Love the toilet card.

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  3. Joyce VerdonDecember 1, 2018 at 8:13 AM

    Love both of these cards! How thoughtful to think of pet caregivers... perfect card for this! And the one for friends... love the wallpaper!

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  4. Jen R.December 1, 2018 at 8:39 AM

    That kitty card!!! Great!!!

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  5. Katy FowlerDecember 1, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    Your cards are very cute, I also have a tortoiseshell kitty. Her name is Kalli. My black cat is names Jinx.

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  6. Angie MDecember 1, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    So cute! The kitty is adorable 💕

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  7. JhaysDecember 1, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    Both cards are creative and fun! Love the kitty. I got to snuggle with a gray kitty at a friends house yesterday... Te.He he. Great job on both!

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  8. https://jojosretiredpasttime.blog/December 1, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    Love both your card....great work

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  9. Mary BrownDecember 1, 2018 at 9:44 AM

    Your cards make me hApPy!!!!

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  10. Crystal O. MinklerDecember 1, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    I just adore your first card, Eileen! Such a cute design! Your second card is awesome! Definitely case worthy... I could use a couple of these in my stash. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Meg CrawfordDecember 1, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Both cards are awesome and both are great reminders to thank people who fulfill both situations. Thanks!

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  12. Vannessa OsbournDecember 1, 2018 at 11:09 AM

    Eileen, these are great cards! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  13. Becca YahrlingDecember 1, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    These are both so cute! I love how the kitty card seems as if it's actually FROM the kitty; great sentiment to go with any critter image (I have a small parrot this would work well with; he got looked after by my nephew for 15 days this summer - a first ever!). And I love the fun 'wallpaper' you used to brighten up the toilet. haha

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  14. Pam DDecember 1, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    We all need the toilet card from time to time!

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  15. Sandee LunneborgDecember 1, 2018 at 12:40 PM

    Your cards are awesome love you paper choices!

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  16. Glennis FDecember 1, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    Fabulous cards, especially the toilet one!

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  17. SandraDecember 1, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    Love them both, but the Oh crap is fabulous, LOL!
    Perfect paper too, love it!

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  18. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetDecember 1, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    What great ideas Eileen. I love your cards. So darling for pet lovers and thank all those animal helpers is wonderful too. And that toilet card is darling. I LOVE the wallpaper and that sentiment is perfect. Just wonderful inspiration and I am thankful to you and all the FOU girls. Happy Holidays!

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  19. ChrisDecember 1, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    Like the toilet card

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  20. karen adamsDecember 1, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    My favorite is the cat card!❤️😻😻😻😻😻😻

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  21. JoAnne VictoriaDecember 1, 2018 at 5:02 PM

    Love the kitty card, I am a cat lover. I have to say I'm impressed with the toilet card, it's awesome.

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  22. Wilma DeGDecember 1, 2018 at 6:05 PM

    Really cute cards!

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  23. Michelle GolzDecember 1, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    Love the toilet card!!

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  24. Alaine TannerDecember 1, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    Great reasons for giving cards. I love both of them.

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  25. Denise BryantDecember 1, 2018 at 8:16 PM

    Love your cards! The kitty is just adorable, and the toilet card is very fun!

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  26. cjknickDecember 1, 2018 at 8:31 PM

    Both cards are nice but that kitty!! ❤️

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  27. cghundleyDecember 1, 2018 at 8:51 PM

    Your cards are fun
    and I have that toilet
    stamp set also!
    Carla from Utah

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  28. JeanDecember 1, 2018 at 9:03 PM

    Such fun cards! The second one made me laugh!

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  29. Sue DDecember 1, 2018 at 10:28 PM

    Cute and funny cards. I used to have a tortoise shell cat too.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  30. Dawn FieldsDecember 1, 2018 at 11:08 PM

    These are so cute! I love how it seems the cat himself/herself sent the thank you. Very creative!

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  31. LindaDecember 2, 2018 at 12:07 AM

    The kitten is cute and the toilet is funny! Fun cards!

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  32. KarenladdDecember 2, 2018 at 1:25 AM

    The sweet kitty is adorable and your potty card made me laugh!

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  33. NeeterNDecember 2, 2018 at 2:38 AM

    Love your kitty card! Love the kitty stamp set as she reminds me of my tuxedo Zelda!

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  34. WilmaDecember 2, 2018 at 6:18 AM

    very cute cat card....love it....

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  35. UnknownDecember 2, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    As a cat mom myself, what a great idea to thank those who help take care of your cat

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  36. Jan VintDecember 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Love both of these cards. The retro wallpaper on the toilet one is perfect! I have the same challenge with coloring cats.

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  37. ChristelDecember 2, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    Haha how funny.. the toilet card is great

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  38. BrendaDecember 2, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    Love your cards, especially the kitty one. My daughter recently moved about 20 hrs away and wasn't able to take her fur babies with her. The kitty card would be a good one to make to send to her from her fur babies to tell her they miss her.

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  39. Kim MarieDecember 2, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    From feline to fun! Both cards are great!

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  40. scrappin' GA peachDecember 2, 2018 at 2:11 PM

    Both cards make me smile! i LOVE the kitty card, and yes, I think the paper used with the toilet card (SO funny) does look like retro wallpaper!
    I want to say I am so thankful for YOU Eileen! Your friendship means the world to me! Our 3 way daily chats are something I look forward to!! Love you my friend! This year has been so much fun, sharing our cards and getting advice from you and Crystal!! MUAH!

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  41. 2sunsDecember 2, 2018 at 6:57 PM

    Both cards are great. I never thought of sending a card to my pet sitter! Good idea. Pam Foy

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  42. Denise S.December 2, 2018 at 6:59 PM

    So cute and I love the pet thank you idea.

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  43. AnonymousDecember 2, 2018 at 8:44 PM

    ooh...you've reminded me that I have that cat set too...but could use the sentiment for thank you cards for my puppy's daycare workers. Woohoo! Love the inspiration that you ladies provide. I really love the toilet card though...we all need to send those from time to time, right? Congratulations on your first year anniversary. It's flow by. But we all certainly appreciate what you ladies do each month.

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  44. Karen DecknickDecember 2, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    Cute cards! Yes, it's nice to have friends who stick by you no matter what.

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  45. Terry S.December 2, 2018 at 10:26 PM

    Sweet kitty card, and the other one cracked me up!

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  46. Gina GibsonDecember 3, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    Loving both of your cards. ❤ Recently ordered the cat stamp. So thank you for the idea of sending one to our vet. He takes good care of all 4 of our felines. Thank you for sharing. 😊

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  47. Arianna BarbaraDecember 3, 2018 at 2:37 PM

    Oh my! Your kitty card is totally cute and your second one really funny!!! LOL!!!

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  48. Shelly SchmidtDecember 4, 2018 at 11:06 PM

    How sweet to think of those who care for pets while one is away! Yes, they are so special! Love your coloring- fun and awesome card!

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  49. Aimee PhillipsDecember 5, 2018 at 4:35 AM

    Love cat card. Ah crap is fun. I have set and have used alot.

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  50. Dale SueDecember 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    The layering on the potty card looks like a ribbon. Thanks for the idea!

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  51. Dana JohnsonDecember 13, 2018 at 10:40 PM

    Love your cards! That kitty card is adorable!

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  52. Dana MDecember 16, 2018 at 7:17 PM

    Fabulous cards! Adorable kitty card, I used to have a tortie and they are fun and feisty. The apology card is too funny!

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