It’s Cake Time

Hi there! It’s Rachel with a bright and cheerful birthday card. Even though it’s winter, the sun is out and the Poppystamps Fancy Party and Birthday penguins are ready for cake.

To create this card I die cut the penguins out of glossy black and white cardstock. I colored the eyes, beak and feet with permanenet markers. The penguin dies come with party hats but I opted to leave them off the card. I die cut the sunglasses with gold glittered paper and glossy black for the lenses. The Poppystamps Layer Cakes candles were cut in gold and purple specialty glitter papers. They are listed below. The cake in pearl white and yellow paper make it a beautiful cake.

The Poppystamps Nordic Swirl Tree dies are next. I love their rounded layers and gorgeous detail. Beginning at the top, I die cut the three layers in a gradient of green– Key Lime, Leaf Sprout and Cilantro.

I glued the pieces together for the penguins, cake and trees. So much fun!

Then I cut a white cardfront measuring approximately 4″ x 5.25″, just enough to leave a border from the Key Lime cardbase. I laid the Nordic Bloom Stencil over the cardfront and gently applied Mustard Seed Oxide Ink over it. I glued the cardfront to the cardbase.

I arranged the elements and when I found a design I liked, I glued it down. Finally I stamped the sentiments on the top right and the lower center. The picture above shows the magic of the specialty papers. Fabulous!

I guess I better be going as I don’t want to miss the cake! It was a fun time creating this card. I hope you take a look at the Poppystamps penguin release. It is so versatile and easy to put together. I love every single piece in this collection!

Supplies

2696 Layer Cakes

2701 Birthday Penguin

2700 Fancy Party Penguin

2737 Nordic Swirl Tree

T107 Nordic Bloom Stencil

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

SH44005 Key Lime Paper Pack

SH44006 Leaf Sprout Paper Pack

SH44007 Cilantro Paper Pack

SH44018 Summer Squash Paper Pack

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

Poppystamps Joy of the Season

Hi crafty friends! It’s Rachel here with a holiday card featuring the Poppystamps Nordic Serene Dove. It’s one dove that I adhered the wings in multiple ways to make the doves appear as more than one type.

I die cut the Poppystamps Nordic Layered Joy. I used a heavy white cardtock for the full letters and silver glitter paper for the lower half pieces. I arranged the doves on the card surrounding the sentiment. I glued the birds down to complete the card!

To create this card, I cut out the Nordic Serene Dove in midnight navy gold and silver glitter paper, white and cream cardstock and grey and gold pearl papers. I love this color combination. All the paper packs used are linked below.

I spent alot of time deciding what color I would make each dove. Next I glued the body pieces together. I glued the two pieces of the wings. Then the best part was deciding what each bird would be doing! One was dipping. one was flapping its wing in an arched position, one was perched and a few were in flight. I glued the bodies to the wings.
What a fun project!

I die cut a charcoal grey cardstock using the Poppystamps Scalloped Pinpoint largest frame.I adhered it to a heavy white card base. The white border is crisp and a nice border to frame the grey.

I love the beautiful sparkle and glow this card displays. It has an elegance just perfect when it catches the light just right.

This card was pure joy to create! The Poppystamps Nordic Serene Dove die is one that you will want to add to your collection. I hope I captured the beauty of this dove for you. Thanks so much for stopping by. Until next time, have a joyful day!

Supplies

2747 Nordic Serene Dove

2762 Nordic Layered Joy

2751 Scalloped Pinpoint Frames

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

Poppystamps Corgi Wishes!

Hi, it’s Rachel here with a holiday card featuring the Poppystamps Happy Corgi die! He is so handsome in his shiny red sweater with the sparkly green trim. I’m sure he is ready for the next walk out on the town!

To create this card I die cut the corgi body in white cardstock. I watercolored the ears in a pale pink. The spots, outlined ears and tail, I used a creme paper and watercolored a warm caramel brown on them. The eyes and nose were cut out in black. The fancy sweater I cut out using the reflection and glitter pads listed below. I love these special papers so much!

The Poppystamps Cute Bow is gorgeous in shiny raspberry and red glitter paper. I die cut the Nordic Holly Sprig two times in three shades of green sheets of paper listed below. The stem is kraft cardstock from my stash and the berries are the red glitter paper I used on the bow!

I diecut the Poppystamps Diamond Oval Pinpoint Background in white and adhered it to a heavy white cardbase. Then I used the largest of the frames die from the Scalloped Pinpoint Frames and cut it out in Raspberry Sorbet. I adhered it onto the background.

I diecut the Warm Wishes Cheerful Script in glossy black paper also listed below. It also comes with the outline die which I will use at another time.

I glued all the pieces together and arranged them on the card. Once I had the composition just how I envisioned, I glued it onto the cardfront. Notice I overlapped the images onto the frame! The card is complete!

I must admit I love this card and the Corgi is absolutely one of my new favorite dies. You can omit the sweater for warmer temperatures and this dog will be useful for all year long. The Poppystamps holiday release is a must-have so please check it out, you won’t be disappointed! Until next time, happy crafting!

Supplies

2756 Happy Corgi

2749 Nordic Holly Sprig

2755 Warm Wishes Cheerful Script

2753 Cute Bow

2757 Diamond Oval Pinpoint Background

2751 Scalloped Pinpoint Frames

SH44005 Key Lime Paper Pack

SH44006 Leaf Sprout Paper Pack

SH44007 Cilantro Paper Pack

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

SH44016 Raspberry Sorbet Paper Pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6×6 pack

Growing In Unity ~ Day 5

Happy Friday crafty friends! I have enjoyed a wonderful week with you. Unity Stamp Company is so kind to allow me to share my card creations this week. I appreciate it so much, thank you Unity!

My final card is a bit of a mash-up combining two sets into one card. It has vintage elements and yet contemporary hints of colorful hair and fish eye camera angles inhabit the card.

Creating this card began with choosing the placement of the images. After many trials, I liked this one the best. The little girl is in the foreground and the dog is a little further back watching dandelion seeds blown in its direction.

First I stamped the images on watercolor paper in Tsukinemo Versafine ink. I used Komerebi MozArt paints. I gave the girl a teal streak in her hair and decided on a tri-colored beagle.

I love these stamps! “…breath of bliss” is from the artist and author Phyllis Harris. Her talents are incredible and she often depicts childrens’ carefree postures with hair blowing in the wind.

Next I found my Sizzix floral die and ran it through the top of the card with my Cuttlebug. The intricate deal was just what it needed. I loosely painted a border with distress ink in spun sugar. Then I ink blended over the edges with distress ink, tea dye. I adhered it to a pale pink cardbase.

I stamped a sentiment from the dog set, cut it in half and mounted it on patterned paper. I stamped the paw print in lieu of another embellishment. It also goes with the sentiment “Paws a moment to enjoy the little things today”. A burlap twine completes the card.

A close up. A nice addition would be glitter on the dandelion.

As my GIU week comes to a close, I hope you’ve seen something that sparked ideas and creativity. Thank you for dropping in and your comments are so encouraging. Thank you Unity for the GIU program. It’s awesome connecting with cardmakers all over the world and getting to see their creations.

Have a beautiful weekend. I look forward to seeing you on the Facebook Show N Tell page

Rachel

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Growing In Unity ~ Day 3

Hi everyone, it’s Wednesday. Hope your week is going well. In keeping with Unity Stamp Company’s Membership Wednesdays, I thought I would create something from the June Kit of the Month. We are in a bit of a heat wave, no rain this month and lots of sunshine and blue skies. My card today is a reflection of citrus, summer, water and happy vibes.

I began this card with stamping the image on an A2 size of watercolor paper in Versafine black ink. I watercolored the lemons, grapefruit, limes and oranges using Komorebi MozArt paints. I had the most relaxing time painting these juicy fruits! I have to admit my mouth puckered a few times when working on the lemons!

I die cut the image using a Spellbinders fancy stitched nesting circle die careful to keep the remainder of the cardstock in good condition. Next I used the larger die to cut out a larger circular border. Then I glued the the pieces to a turquoise cardbase.

I painted the open space between the image and the outer border of the card. I used teal and I liked the way the teal enhanced the image and filled the dull space. It reminds me of a pool and waves! I stamped the sentiment.

Finally the embellishments complete the card. Pink, clear and fuschia sequins were randomly placed around the card to carry on the festivities. Stickles glitter glue gave sparkle to the fruits which created monement and that extra special quality. My favorite part are the new Unity Stamp Company’s washi tape – metal dies. It was so satisfying imagining these die cuts were pieces of torn washi!

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to comment each day to win a prize. Have a beautiful day and squeeze a little summer citrus into your week.

See you tomorrow!

Rachel

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Growing In Unity ~ July 16

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing something other than a card–Unity Stamp Company’s adorable bunny images stamped on coasters! One of the reasons I love to give handmade gifts is that they can be personalized. My daughter rescued two Holland Lop bunnies last fall. She asked if I could make bunny coasters for her. Yes I could! And not only could I, but how fun would it be to try to make them look like their actual selves?!

I must say that Unity Stamp Company’s huge selection of thousands of images do not disappoint. When I tasked myself with this project, I found these two bunny stamps perfect for the project.

These are the stamp sets I used created by Tierra Jackson for Unity. They are just perfect.

Meet Elvis and Prince. My two grandbunnies! I can’t tell you how much I love these guys. I can go on and on, I won’t, but I will share more pictures if you keep scrolling!

To create this coasters: Get two adorable bunnies! Take pictures to reference when painting. Next find 4X4 tiles, unpolished and preferably tumbled, at your local hardware store. Travertine is what I like to use if you don’t mind the natural holes occurring in the rock. Then wipe off any excess powder on the tile. Using permanent StaZon black ink, stamp the images directly on the tile.

Here is the catch — you only get one chance to stamp the image. Tip: Make sure there is ink covering the entire image but do not oversaturate. Stamp the image, pressing evenly but not hard. If it is stamped too forcefully, the lines might be overly thick and uneven. (practice on paper a few times) Paint the bunnies with ink that binds with the tile. By trial and error, I use some of the Hero Arts mini inkpads. Also, I use Sharpie markers to color in small areas. Finally, apply a very thin layer of varnish over the top to seal the image and add small round cork table protectors on the backside. That’s it, and a useful handstamped and painted coaster is made that will stand the test of time.

Romaine lettuce makes a nice snack.

So my daughter’s friend met Elvis and Prince. She also fell in love and promptly got herself a bunny. I made personalized bunny coasters for her!

Meet Willow! I love her sweet face and I can’t wait to see her.

One more look and I will be off to get ready for another crafty day.

Adventure awaits. See you tomorrow. Thanks again for stopping by!

Rachel

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Growing In Unity~July 15

Hi, it’s Rachel! I am super excited to be the Unity Stamp Company GIU crafter this week. I have enjoyed stamping for over 20 years. I discovered Unity Stamp Company while looking for card ideas on Pinterest. Their unique, wide variety of images are refreshing and beautiful! The community of friends built around Unity is inspiring and supportive. Cardmaking is my escape as I enjoy creating daily. I find this craft relaxing and exhilarating. If I’m not making a card, you will find me gardening in my backyard! Thanks for allowing me to share my cards with you!

Hay there! Why not start this week off with an a-MOO-sing image of Unity Stamp Company’s new finely detailed stamps?! I love this happy cow and his nearly perfect teeth are a must have. I say nearly perfect because of the piece of hay stuck in his front teeth. I wonder if he knows it’s there?

To create this card I stamped the cow with Versafine black ink on watercolor paper. I painted it using Komorebi MozArt watercolor paints. This is such a quick image to paint. Next I framed it in black cardstock leaving extra on the left for interest. Then I stamped the “artistic pallet” background image on a pale grey cardstock and painted it in many colors of wood found in nature. I adhered the pieces together and mounted it all on a kraft cardbase.

I stamped the “Hay Y’all!” sentiment on a Poppystamps word balloon die. I used Versafine clair ink, green oasis. A nice change is to use a color for the sentiment. I popped up the speech bubble by adding a few extra layers before gluing it down.

Keep scrolling for the fun part…

So I knew when I chose this cow, it had already been used many times on the Unity “Show & Tell” facebook page — I thought hmmm, let’s add something a little different and fun. The perfect set of teeth needed to be “fixed”.

A little back story, my husband does this funny thing when out to eat with friends… he leaves a piece of food (like spinach) wrapped on his front tooth pretending he doesn’t know it’s there! We have a good laugh as someone sees the unsightly food stuck to his tooth is just another one of his silly jokes!

Here is a close-up. I stamped the teeth on a separate piece of watercolor paper and painted the front two using metallic white. I painted brown and green in fine layers for the hay. I fussy cut the two front teeth and adhered them to the perfect set!

I’m not sure if this is funny to you or not but I love it, and it goes with the sentiment!

I love this stamp set and the new finely detailed stamps that Unity offers. They are MOO-tastic!

I had the best time making this card. Thank you for stopping by. Please comment each day on my posts to be entered to win one of two prizes at Unity. Have a MOO-rrific day and I hope to see you tomorrow.

Rachel

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