mistakes...

let's face it...mistakes happen.  but sometimes there are good mistakes.  i love this stamp by donna downey.  this page in my canvas journal is like texture-palooza!!  i used a ton of things to make texture.  and i love how it turned out.  it is also the last page in this journal, so now it is complete!!  thanks to tracy weinzapfel for the inspiration and idea of this book!  i went a little off the path for the last two pages, but i am so happy with the journal.

mistakes
stamps: donna downey
ink: jet black, peacock feathers, india ink
embellishments:  tag
other:  acrylic paint, , gelatos, gesso, bubble wrap, masking tape, drywall tape, modeling paste, crafter's workshop stencil

beautiful...

i haven't spent any time playing with mixed media for a while.  over a month, in fact.  and it's made me sad.  but i knew i had a few projects to finish so last night after work, i made time to play.  and it was so good for my soul.

this project started out as entry for tracy's march creative dare.  i created it on my crafty trip in april, but didn't have the right sentiment with me to use.  so when i got home, it kind of got forgotten.  last night i was sorting through some stamps and the "beautiful" spoke to me.  so here is how it ended up.  we were supposed to use buttons and lyrics to our favorite song.  well, i got it half right.  i couldn't figure out what lyrics would fit, so i just added the words "be yourself."

beautiful
stamps: donna downey
ink: jet black
embellishments:  buttons
other:  acrylic paint, , gelatos, gesso, bubble wrap, charcoal pencil

winners...

thanks to all who visited my blog last week for growing in unity.  the winner of the two itty bitties is....

 Natasha G.P. said...

Your shading looks great. I don't even remember this stamp. I love it. Good job.

5/8/13, 2:42 PM

the bonus winners for a prize from me are:

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Bingo background goes wonderfully with the sentiment.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

5/10/13, 2:21 PM 

and

Cindi said...

Love this!! so cute
:)

5/7/13, 8:28 AM 

yay! would the winners please email your info.

giu day five...

well, it's my last day as the growing in unity girl.  it's been a fun week posting projects each day that show off the awesomeness that is unity stamps.  (not that they need help...they are amazing on their own!)  i hope you had fun checking back each day.  here's my last card for the week.  i used stamps from the may '12 smak and the stamp lucky friend.

lucky
stamps:  unity
cardstock: wild wasabi, crumb cake
ink: lucky limeade, peeled paint, soft suede
embellishments: washi tape, masking tape
tools:  crafter's workshop bingo template

it's also friends with flair friday!!  don't forget to visit the unity blog and see the fun projects there.

and don't forget to comment (you can even go back to the other posts from the week). maybe you will be  the lucky one who is picked from the comments to get two ittie bitties of your choice.  i'll leave comments open through monday!  i'm going to pick a few peeps and throw in a bonus prize, too!!

thanks for sharing my week as giu girl!

giu day 4...

i can't believe it's day four already of growing in unity!  time flies!  i went on my crafty trip a few weeks ago (the one i mentioned yesterday) and actually had a productive time.  this was one of the easiest cards i made, but it is by far one of my favorites.  all it took was a little ink, a stamp or two, some cardstock and a paper bag.  i used stamps from the july '12 kotm again.  great kit!

old bag
stamps:  unity
cardstock: crumb cake
ink: crumb cake, soft suede
embellishments: paper bag

i'm like a broken record by now, but  unity is giving away 2 itty bitties of your choice to one of the lucky peeps that leaves a comment on my blog this week. they are still awesome like that. so check back each day for something new!  thanks for visiting!

giu day 3...

day 3 for growing in unity.  thanks for visiting.  i've mentioned a few times that once a year, a group of my stamping crafty friends gather for an extended weekend and have a craft-fest.  we have gone to the same place for either five or six years, now.  (i've lost track!)  so i made this card in honor of them.  i used the life is a journey set.  it is perfect for this!  it would also be great for an anniversary card (hint hint, sherri!).

it happened here
stamps:  unity
cardstock: crumb cake, white, lemon chiffon
ink: tumbled glass, salty ocean, peacock feathers, walnut stain, onyx black, versamark
embellishments: clear embossing powder

remember, unity is giving away 2 itty bitties of your choice to one of the lucky peeps that leaves a comment on my blog this week. they are awesome like that. so check back each day for something new!

giu day 2...

hello and welcome if you are coming to check out growing in unity day two!  today i'm sharing a project i made for an atc swap.  the theme was pink and black. i used one of my favorite unity stamps, (that i don't use enough...) hearts of old, for the background.  then added a little hello.  i made the banner using a tiny little  pennant punch and some baker's twine.

hello
stamps:  unity
cardstock: pink pirouette, basic black
ink: pink grapefruit, onyx black
embellishments: baker's twine, pennant punch

don't forget unity is giving away 2 itty bitties of your choice to one of the lucky peeps that leaves a comment on my blog this week. they are awesome like that. so check back each day for something new!  thanks for visiting!

growing in unity day 1...

hello and welcome to my week as the growing in unity girl! it's not a secret that i have a tiny little obsession with all things unity. who doesn't?   i figured i'd start off the week with a card to get you shaking and shimmying.  i made it for a friend of mine, the amazing tracy weinzapfel, who celebrated a birthday on may 4th. but if you ask her, her birthday is may 1st through 31st!!!  so get out your dancing shoes and party with her!

dancin' shoes
stamps:  unity
cardstock: echo park pp, white, blackberry, mermaid
ink: burnt umber, peacock feathers, onyx black
other: bubble wrap

i used stamps from the july '12 kit of the month, may '12 kotm, and my favorite bubble wrap for the background.

don't forget that unity is giving away 2 itty bitties of your choice to one of the lucky peeps that leaves a comment on my blog this week. they are awesome like that. so check back each day for something new!

and don't forget today is the last day for the AMAZING 50% off sale!  go check it out!!