Growing In Unity 2021

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Hi my name is Rachel, I am the GIU person this week. I’ve been a stamp “collector” since 1999, and I really got into the cardmaking craze in the past 5 years. You can find me in my craft room daily because stamping for me is relaxing, therapeutic and it allows me a path into the world of art and creativity. I think of cards as little pieces of art that can be shared with someone to brighten their day.

Unity Stamp Company refreshed and energized my love of stamping when I discovered their wide range of unique stamps and the quality of the deeply etched images. I also fell in love with the community of talented cardmakers surrounding this company.

I have three kids ages 17, 19 and 21 and two dogs. While my husband and kids are not yet stampers, they support my habit and each are super artistic in their own way. Beside stamping, I love to garden and each Spring my goal is to create the most beautiful outdoor living space in our backyard!

I hope you enjoy this week and may something I share ignite a bit of creativity and excitement in you that I find in this wonderful world of cardmaking!

I’m starting the week out with bright, rainbow colors to celebrate Pride month and the great achievements made by the LGBTQ community.

I heat embossed the image with clear powder on a double stitched die. Using distress inks, I painted the colors of the rainbow beginning with red on the beautiful gown and moving the colors out.
I painted the girl’s sun hat and dress. I enjoyed creating my own print for the hat and the skirt I dabbed various spots of the same color yet varying the intensity. I added music notes with a Tim Holtz stencil in picked raspberry distress inks.

These are the supplies I used.
Beach Girl by Angie Blom for Unity Stamp Company
To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment and ink blended the edges. I added Scrapper’s Floss and a gem.

Thank you for taking the time to visit! Please leave a comment. At the end of the week, two names will be randomly chosen to win $20 gift cards to spend at Unity Stamp Company.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a wonderful day!

You can also find me on these platforms – Instagram @cardartbyrachel. Tik Tok @cardartbyrachel.

Rachel

“Life is a great big canvas. Throw all the paint you can on it.” Danny Kaye

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20 thoughts on “Growing In Unity 2021”

  1. Welcome to the team! Your cards are absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see your upcoming designs. Your backyard garden inspires you and I would be thrilled to see a cardinal in your future designs!

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  2. Beautiful card! I love the focus on Pride and all of the bright colours, but my favorite part is the original design on this girl’s hat and skirt. Welcome summer! See you at the beach! 🙂

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! I love how you created your own design on her hat and skirt. The background stencil gives it a peaceful look. Love your card

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  13. I love her hat!! I thought it was paper pieced at first glance. Great job!! The whole card is so pretty; just delightful.

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  14. Awesome card! Always love your tic tock videos in your Instagram stories!! Looking forward to your week.

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  15. This card is so pretty! Especially love for rainbow colored background using the stencil for interest. I have always been a fan of your cards and your creative energy. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings ❤️

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  17. This is such a beautiful card. I never think to use Distress Inks to color with. It was fun to see this come together. And I love the music stencil!

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  18. Lovely card! I especially love how you did the background using the stencil! Looking forward to your GIU week!

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