Hey everyone! I have a lot to share with you today! This is my last week as a Guest Designer for Unity... and I'm going out with a bang! Unity is celebrating it's 1st Birthday, & it's going to be a FUN week for you Unity fans!!! :) There are challenges and sneak peeks every day. Today's challenge comes from by friend, Jen Buck! Create a Unity project using the colors: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Ruby Red & Kraft. Well.... my Stampin' Up days are long gone, so I had to substitute with some PTI & Core'dinations. You will definitely want to participate in the challenges because there will be HUGE prizes given away!!! Read more on the Unity Blog!
With school's end being only a few short weeks away, I wanted to make a card for Eli's teacher, thanking her for making this year SO wonderful for all of us! I used Unity's 'School Rock Star' set along with the apple from the 'Mix Up of Cuteness' set. The gingham ribbon is from Sharon's Ribbon Shop.
Here is the same apple image etched into a glass votive holder that I found at the Dollar Store. You can find great instructions for this technique HERE on Splitcoast. I would recommend leaving the etching solution on for much longer though (I left mine on for 25 minutes). Otherwise, you'll barely get any effect at all.
And.... here is this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch of the week!
This week's sponsor was Norsk Stempelblad. (Say that 3 times fast.)
I have to say, these images were way out of my comfort zone... but it was a good stretch of my creative skills. ;) I have one of these sets to give away this week to one of my readers. So... if you would like to have the stamp set above, please let me know in your comment. (US readers only, please.)
I used papers from SEI's Oasis line & a sentiment from Stampendous' Sassy Silhouettes set for my card.
Have a great week!!!
Awesome work Julie... Love the colors you used in place of the SU ones.. Thanks for an inspirational month... Your work ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your unity set, the apple candle holder is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI would like to be in the drawing for those stamps. I love what you did with them, it would be fun to play with something new and different.
Well I think you did a FANTASTIC job with the stamps hun!!! That is an amazing card ♥♥
ReplyDeleteJulie I love this :) I'm going to have to try that etching - super idea!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is really cute!! Awesome colors of cardstock. I have a very limited amount of SU CS. I prefer Bazzill, Coredinations and Papertrey.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card and votive holder set! Any teacher would be thrilled with such a gift!
ReplyDeleteYou can throw my name in for the drawing, unusual images but I love how you used it. My dd who has very artsy, eclectic tastes would love these.
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting when you have to step out of your own comfort zone. Sometimes that's when the most amazing artwork is created.
ReplyDeleteI would love the chance to win this set of stamps.
It's been great seeing everything you've done this month as guest designer for Unity.
The candle holder especially is great but think you did a good job for a non comfort zone card...it is really good looking!
ReplyDeleteWhat darling projects -- your gingham ribbon is just perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is awesome! Love the etched glass too :)
ReplyDeleteI think your card is great. I would never guess that the stamp was out of your comfort zone. I would love to win this set since it sounds like a Norwegian company and I am 100% Norwegian. Go vikings! Ya, fur shur, ya betcha!
ReplyDeleteYour teacher card and gift is just so cute. What a fun sketch and love your take on this. Great colors and so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteDarling apple card and etched votive, Julies. Love what you did with that image. I downloaded this song for my iPod. I love it. Gives me hope, makes me smile. Hugs, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards as always Julie. You have your very own unique style and I love it. And Wowza! This stamp set is awesome and you did a fabulous job represnting it. I would love to win this set! I how generous of you. Have a terrific day!
ReplyDeleteHad to leave a comment here since I'm Norwegian... ;)
ReplyDeleteLoved your card again! :D
Hi Julie! I'd like to try for those funky stamps-thanks!
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