Go with the Flow

Simply Scrapping Crafts' new challenge is to use GLITTER!! I'll admit that I reminded myself of my first and second graders when I made this card. They never know when to stop with glitter and apparently I don't either:) My cute little snail is by Tiffany Doodles, the sponsor of the challenge. It's a freebie, so be sure to go and grab it! The minute I saw the little guy I knew he would look great in multicolored blues and greens! Thank heavens for my Martha Stewart big box of glitter! I used Ippity by Unity's set Fishy Philosophy for the coral, seaweed and saying. Now I'm covered in glitter and so is my scrap area. So much FUN!!

Happy New Home

Hello! Today's card is for a friend of mine who just moved into her first apartment! She LOVES bright colors, so I made her card bright. Definitely not my usual color range, but it was fun and I know she'll enjoy it! The "happy" sentiment is on the inside of the card...in case you're wondering!

Have a great day! I hope it's bright and sunny!

Stamp Set: What Matters Most: Ippity/Unity
DP: Summer Days: Echo Park
CS: Green Galore: Stampin' UP, White: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento
Extras: Stampin' Write Markers, Green Gems: Hero Arts, pop dots

Two very different cards....

Hello!! Today I am posting for two challenges with two very different cards. One of the things that I LOVE about stamping is that you can achieve so many different styles!! I really enjoy being stretched to think out of my typical (whatever that is) design box.
My first card is for the Unity Addicts Challenge 34 to use your first Unity stamp and pair it with your most recent Unity stamp. The paper pieced leaf image is from my first and favorite set-"What Matters Most." This set with its sentiment, "You are right where you should be" attracted me to Unity. The label image is from the December 10 Kit of the Month from Unity. I really appreciate how all the Unity stamps match so well with each other! I used this fantastic dp from my stash, added some pink gems and I was finished!
My second card is for the CPS 201 Challenge. I love their sketches! I haven't had a chance to play along for a while so I jumped at the chance to be able to this week. I used Schoolboy Riley, that adorable moose:) I made a set of these cards to give out as thank yous to my friends that I teach with at school. I think they'll love them:)

Friends with Flair!!

Hello! I made this mini card for the Ippity Mini Card Challenge. It measures only 3.25 x 3.25. One glitch in my process was that I didn't have any Ippity sentiments that were small enough, so I had to use another one! I used my new fav dp, Jovial, by BasicGrey. I paper pieced the flowers with that dp also. I added bling with black jewels. They aren't super glittery, but they do add that little extra!!

Please see my post below for another card that I loved making with these same papers and the Unity Silhouette Song Bird stamp.

Have an awesome weekend!
Anne


Challenge: Ippity Hip Hop Challenge #50
Stamp Set: What Matters Most: Ippity/Unity, sentiment: Tag lines: Gina K
DP: Jovial: BasicGrey
CS: Real Red: Stampin' UP, Rustic White: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Jumbo Java Chalk: Versamagic
Extras: green organza ribbon, black jewels: Mark Richards, pop dots, markers, copic

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

Two posts in one day! It must be a full moon:)
Please scroll down to see my Crazy4Challenges post!

Here is my take on a monochromatic challenge from my friends over at Unity. You would have LAUGHED YOURSELF SILLY if you had seen the different "takes" this card had. One version had lots of ribbons. One version had a ton of googly eyes. YES, googly eyes. I'm not so sure that I even like this "take," but I feel good that it is finished. (To be brutally honest, I wasn't going to post it on my blog, but some of my friends over at Splitcoaststampers liked it:) You should check out the other girls' takes on this challenge! They are truly outstanding! You'll find them under Unity Challenges at Splitcoaststampers.

Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge #23
Stamps: Sept. KOM: Unity; background stamp: Authentic Man: Unity
Paper: Lavender Lace: Stampin' UP; lime scrap
Ink: Lovely Lilac: Stampin' UP
Extras: Lovely Lilac ribbon and glitter: Stampin' UP, pop dots

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

fall

Two posts in one day?!?! It's a miracle:) I LOVE fall the best. Here is my first card of the season!! A bit CAS, but that's what I generally like!

Challenge: Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #23
Stamps: July10 KOM: Unity
Ink: Black Memento
Paper: dp: Green at Heart: Basicgrey, kraft
Extras: threaded water scallop punch, 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

It's my Unity Challenge Idea!!

Hi!! My idea for a Unity Challenge is this week's Unity Addict's Challenge!!!! How fun is THAT??? Check out the Unity Stamp Company and Unity Challenges at Splitcoaststampers to join the fun. We would love to have you play:) The challenge is to use black and white with a pop of color, any color!! I can't wait to see what you all do!!!


Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge 15
Stamps: butterfly: May10 KOM: Unity, sentiment: June10 KOM: Fly Free
Ink: Black Memento
Paper: dp: Imaginisce, black and white: Stampin' UP
Extras: Cuttlebug swirls embossing folder, Spellbinders Label Die 1, dotted ribbon, black rhinestones: Mark Richards, pop dots

If I Had a Flower

Hello!! My project today is for the Unity Addicts Challenge to stamp on something other than paper. I chose to stamp on a canvas board. This was a fun project, but I did have a bit of a problem with the ink smearing. I'll have to research what kind of fixative to use to "set" the images. Come to think of it, I probably should have just used Stazon ink and there wouldn't have been a problem. Well, live and learn!! There's also some glitter on the inner section of the flowers, but it is a bit hard to see.

I plan to give this to my mom for her birthday. I do think of her often and want to remind her of that!

Have an awesome day!!


Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge 14
Stamps: flower-Now and Always: Ippity, sentiment: Ippity
Ink: Black Memento
Extras: Copics, button: Papertrey Ink, Glitter: Stampin' UP

Friends with Flair Friday!!

Happy Friday!! I am so excited to participate in FWF for the first time! I just discovered Unity this summer and I've been in love ever since. All the fabulous sentiments just drew me in. Today's sentiment about life is just about perfect. I certainly try to dream about life, believe in myself, and go out and LIVE life.

Have a great weekend! I hope you have the chance to dream, believe and really live!!

Challenge: Unity's Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #21
Stamps: flower-Now and Always: Unity/Ippity, sentiment-What Matters Most: Unity/Ippity
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento
Papers: dp: Echo Park, Chocolate Chip: Stampin' UP
Extras: rhinestone accent: Colorbok, scallop edge punch, pop dots, Martha Stewart glitter(LOVE all the colors!)

Unity Mood Challenge

Hello! This week's Unity Addict Challenge is a mood challenge. Decide on your mood and create with and through it. My mood was sad. Not the crazy kind of sad when you just can't stand it, but the kind of quiet sad you can just admit, feel and move on. I chose blues and light greens to create a muted color palette. The white clouds and the little hearts symbolize hope to me.


Challenge: Unity Addicts Challenge 12
Stamp: May KOM: Unity
Ink: Black Memento
Paper: Thrift Shop: October Afternoon, White: Papertrey Ink

You are Fabulous!!

Hello! You know, sometimes when you're working with creativity you just have to go for it! All that is to say that these are not my typical colors, but I thought I'd give them I try. I figure if I don't push myself to try new things, I'll just get stuck in a rut and that's no fun! I just kept adding things to this card to make it "right." I was totally laughing. I was reminded of the first and second graders I teach who often think that MORE is BETTER. You know: more glue, more coloring, more sequins, more writing, more talking....so not true! So, I stopped and this card is the result. I hope you like it! Don't forget, YOU are FABULOUS!


Challenge: Unity Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #17
Stamps: July KOM: Unity; Where You Should Be: Ippity
Ink: Sage Shadow: Stampin' UP
Paper: More Mustard, Sage Shadow: Stampin' UP; Kioshi Patterned Paper: Basicgrey
Extras: Swarovski crystals, Nocturne rhinestone accent: Colorbok, dimensionals, scallop edge punch

Ladybugs

Happy Wednesday!! Just in under the wire is my card for the Unity Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #16. I happen to just love ladybugs and, of course, the traditional black, red and white that goes with them. The ladybugs are popped up on dimensionals and look like they are going to fly right off the card!! Enjoy:)

Challenge: Unity Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #16
Stamps: Unity March and May KOM
Ink: Black Mimento
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White: SU
Extras: Red heart button, floss, dimensionals, black pen, Scallop edge punch: SU, round punches, ribbon