Grateful

Hello! I liked the nontraditional colors of the dp that I used for this card. I do love the usual fall colors, but it was fun to make a card that was a bit brighter. Also, although it's hard to see, the sentiment is all glittery.

Have a great day!

Anne

Challenge: Unity Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #31
Stamp set: A Moment in Time: Ippity/Unity
Dp: Stephanie Hunt
Cardstock: Ruby Red: Stampin' UP; Rustic White: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Ruby Red: Stampin' UP
Extras: Dazzling Diamonds: Stampin' UP; dew drops

Somewhere off the beaten path

Hello! I created this card for a challenge over at Unity. If you haven't seen their stamps before, be sure to stop by and take a look! I just found them over the summer and I am HOOKED!!

The challenge was a "complicated recipe challenge" that used your initials and birth month to dictate how you made your card. The recipe for my card was 1. red, white, blue 2. buttons 3. one layer 4. texture. I stamped the whole card then ran the front part through my cuttlebug with an embossing folder. If you want to try this, be sure to cut your card stock the long way and have the fold at the top. That way you will be able to leave the back of the card with no embossing. Much easier to write on!:) I added the buttons on last.

Have an awesome day!
Anne

Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge #24
Stamp Sets: rectangles-A Moment in Time: Ippity/Unity; sentiment-Authentic Man: Ippity/Unity
Cardstock: white: Papertrey Ink
Inks: Real Red, Night of Navy: Stampin' UP
Extras: Enchanted Evening buttons: Papertrey Ink, white floss, embossing folder: Stampin' UP

Halloween and Fall

Hello!! I've had so much fun just CREATING this long weekend. It was a much needed break from the everyday. Even though I've not been creating, I have had the chance to view so many exciting cards, ideas and projects from my Unity friends! I couldn't wait to share this Halloween card that I CASEd from Nora Anne at Robinson's Nest. I totally love her work and was excited to bring a creation inspired by her to life!



My next card was inspired by two unity challenges. The first was the Unity Addict's Challenge to use stamps from three different Unity sets together. I have to say it was a challenge for me. I LOVE how Unity stamp sets all match with each other, but three stamp sets challenged me. Of course, I really enjoy a good challenge! (I can hear certain friends of mine really laughing right now!) I am also entering this in the World Card Making Day Challenge to paper piece. I have fun paper piecing, so it is fitting that this is the first WCMD challenge that I am entering. I plan to do more!!

I made the last card just for fun!! I love this dp and the stamp set and needed to give it some stamp time. It is Mish-inspired to mix and match my dp.

I hope you've enjoyed these cards as much as I've enjoyed creating them. I've saved some to share with you later! Have a great day!!




Card #1
Stamp Sets: Sept 10 KOM: Unity; Bitty Boos: Stampin' UP
Paper: black: Papertrey Ink, orange dp: from my stash, unknown
Inks: Tuxedo Black: Memento; Frost White: Colorbox
Extras: ribbon tape, organza ribbon, pop dots

Card #2
Challenges: Unity Addict's Challenge 21, Unity Stamp Company World Card Making Day Challenge #01
Stamp Sets: May10 KOM, July10 KOM, A Moment in Time: Unity
Paper: from my stash, unknown
Ink: Rich Cocoa: Memento
Extras: Dazzling Diamonds: Stampin' UP

Card #3
Stamp Set: Boo to you: Papertrey Ink
Paper: dp: Hocus Pocus: Papertrey Ink; only orange: Stampin' UP
Ink: Tuxedo Black: Memento; Frost White: Colorbox
Extras: pop dots

right here, right now

Hello! I have been told that "right here, right now" is what matters. That's all we have, and all we can live. Dwelling in the past or sweating the future won't change a thing. The current moment is just as it "should" be, based on our life's journey. Sometimes that's hard to live with, but I keep trying!

This card is for the Unity Addicts Challenge to make an ATC (artist's trading card) and use it on a card. I've never made an ATC before...all I know is that it must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I think mine worked out fine. The colors don't show up well; I took the photo at dusk tonight. The colors are a wonderful teal, ivory, kraft and red. I'd like to try this challenge again. It was fun to create on such a small piece of cardstock before I made my card.

Enjoy your night!! LIVE the MOMENT!!

Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge #16
Stamps: journaling block: A Moment in Time: Unity, sentiment: May 10 KOM: Unity
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento, White Colorbox
Paper: dp, Thrift Shop: October Afternoon, kraft, ivory: Stampin' UP
Extras: ribbon, pop dots, Rose Red Marker: Stampin' UP, threaded waters scallop punch