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Nov 5, 2009

An Encouraging Message

Hey everyone! Today, I have a fun little card using an image from Unity's November Kit of the Month - Simply Magical! Tanis designed this adorable retro typewriter & I just think it's the cutest thing ever! (Thanks, Tanis!) :) Make sure to check out the Unity Blog to see all the sales & specials going on today!!!

The paper in the typewriter is actually blank when you stamp it... which makes it really easy to customize! I used a Melissa Frances rub-on for my sentiment... but you could even hand-write a little message if you wanted to. (my handwriting stinks!) There's also a super cute sentiment in the set that's made to coordinate with the typewriter. Lots of options. :)

The sketch is from this week's Mojo Monday Challenge.

I used black sticky-backed felt to layer behind my typewriter image. I bought a sheet of it to make Emery's Luigi mustache for his Halloween costume... which turned out so cute! (I'll have to post pics later!) It's great to use on craft projects - but... just so you know, the adhesive on this type of felt is made out of some NASA-like, super-glue derivative. I'm not kidding! I just about peeled my son's face off trying to take of his mustache. It was not a pretty sight. And... his face was pink and gooey for about 24 hours. What a wax job! LOL! Mustache #2 was covered in a layer of baby powder on the sticky side. Worked like a charm. ;)


Stamp: Simply Magical set - Unity
Paper: Sweet Marmalade 6x6 pad - Sassafras Lass
Cardstock: Curry, Red - The Paper Source; blue Core'dinations
Rub-on: Vintage Transfers - Melissa Frances
Markers: Copic
Tools: Apron Lace Punch - Fiskars; sewing machine & thread
Embellishment: flower - Sassafras Lass; button & string - craft supply

33 comments :

  1. YAY! You're welcome :)
    You totally ROCKED this card...LOVE the colouring and that CUTE sentiment!

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  2. Great card, Julie! Love the typewriter idea--so clever! You always do such beautiful work--thanks for your visit and kind words!

    We're both tall girls! I'm 5'11". It really is funny that she (wish I could remember who!) said "tiny" in reference to you--must mean you're super thin!

    Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  3. Definitely my fav stamp in this new kit!! I love your card!!

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  4. ...an encouraging message it is...LOVE it!!! tfs

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  5. This is so cute and HAPPY!
    Love it!

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  6. Wonderful card, I really love the colors!!

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  7. Very, very cute card! Love that little typewriter :)

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  8. I like the green typewriter! Very retro!

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  9. Super cute card!!! Great job!!!

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  10. Such super funness! Love yopur use of colors!

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  11. Julie, love the bright and cheery card of encouragement! Wonderful idea on that rub-on!

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  12. Wonderfully colorful... Great job!

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  13. Great card!! So cheery and bright!

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  14. Great job on the card! Love it - can't wait to get my KOTM!

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  15. What a great inspirational card. I just love it!

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  16. Love the bright colors on your fab card

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  17. Ohhh, Julie, this is such an adorable card!!!!! Love it!

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  18. Love the card, and the mustache story! Hope your little guy had a happy Halloween!

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  19. This card is so cute and fun- love it!

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  20. That card is way to cute.... I like bright and bold colors!!! too cute!

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  21. What a cute card - love that you can put your own saying on the paper.

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  22. Love the card - being able to put your own saying on the paper is so cool.

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  23. This is totally adorable, Julie! I just love that little typewriter!

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  24. this is so cute!! I love the colors you choose. fabulous job with the sketch!!

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  25. Fabulous card and design Julie! I just LOVE your blog and your work, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

    Hugs & Smiles, Jennifer :)

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