Happy October and Happy World Card Making Day too!!! Welcome to our Friends of Unity Blog Hop where several amazing designers and myself are sharing our love (obsession) of Unity Stamps with all of you + GIVEAWAYS!!! Get ready for lots of inspiration coming your way today. I just LOVE this time of year!!!
But before I get started...the Winner from my September Friends of Unity Blog Hop GIVEAWAY is......Cindy Holmes!!! Congratulations!!!
But before I get started...the Winner from my September Friends of Unity Blog Hop GIVEAWAY is......Cindy Holmes!!! Congratulations!!!
Our theme for this months Blog Hop is...Leaves!
It's my favorite time of year when all the leaves change color, pumpkin everything is everywhere, lots of family birthdays to celebrate, including my own, and cooler weather comes back. Somewhere...not here yet...it's 92* in the south still.
But soon our big tall southern trees will be full of colorful leaves, which was my inspiration for this months theme, as shown in my card below...
It's my favorite time of year when all the leaves change color, pumpkin everything is everywhere, lots of family birthdays to celebrate, including my own, and cooler weather comes back. Somewhere...not here yet...it's 92* in the south still.
But soon our big tall southern trees will be full of colorful leaves, which was my inspiration for this months theme, as shown in my card below...
This card was published in the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Fall 2021 issue! To begin my project I started with an A2 sized kraft cardstock as my sturdy card base and stamped over it in white ink with the *NEW* Barn Wall background stamp. Allow to dry or heat set. OMG! You will LOVE this new stamp for so many unique backgrounds!!!
I then cut an orange plaid pattern paper strip 2.25 x 5.5" and adhere to the top portion of card base. And cut a 5.5" inch piece of polka dot ribbon and adhere across the middle. The knot is separate and we'll attach it later.
I then cut an orange plaid pattern paper strip 2.25 x 5.5" and adhere to the top portion of card base. And cut a 5.5" inch piece of polka dot ribbon and adhere across the middle. The knot is separate and we'll attach it later.
I stamped several distress ink colors and layers with the tree stamp onto white cardstock. First, I inked the leaves, hearts and some of the ground in several greens and added aged mahogany ink pad directly to the tree trunk, limbs, and some of the ground for the first layer. You want to do this layer first, as it's the only chance to get the trunk/limbs stamped nicely and you don't always have to use brown for tree trunks.
Next I turned the tree stamp and inked just the top portion to build some height and where most of the leaves were. I stamped several times to get a good blend of reds, oranges, and some yellow leaves until I was satisfied.
Next I turned the tree stamp and inked just the top portion to build some height and where most of the leaves were. I stamped several times to get a good blend of reds, oranges, and some yellow leaves until I was satisfied.
I colored in the hearts with a coordinating distress marker color and added some sparkle too!
Then in a matching ink color I stamped this sweet sentiment. I kept the edges simple, as to not distract from the leaves with a stitched die cut frame and adhered to the card with 3D foam tape for some dimension.
Adhere some sequins with a fine tip glue pen for a touch more bling.
Cut another piece of ribbon, tie in a knot, and adhere to the side of the card
to complete this amazing Fall card.
Then in a matching ink color I stamped this sweet sentiment. I kept the edges simple, as to not distract from the leaves with a stitched die cut frame and adhered to the card with 3D foam tape for some dimension.
Adhere some sequins with a fine tip glue pen for a touch more bling.
Cut another piece of ribbon, tie in a knot, and adhere to the side of the card
to complete this amazing Fall card.
I hope I've inspired you to get your inks out and play with color and
have fun with all the WCMD activities this weekend too!
Let me know what you think of my interpretation of our
October theme.
Pssst! There are several GIVEAWAYS along the Hop too,
but you have to Blog Hop below to find them all. Good Luck!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Kim
Now go Hopping with all the lovely
Friends of Unity Designers
listed below for more inspiration, Giveaways,
and leave us some love in comments too!
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Robyn Jordan
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys
Jeanie Marie Hayes
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Friends of Unity Designers
listed below for more inspiration, Giveaways,
and leave us some love in comments too!
Kim Klinkovsky <= you are here
Robyn Jordan
Bobbie Sue McConathy
Crystal O. Minkler
Eileen Mathys
Jeanie Marie Hayes
Dawn Fields
Joyce Verdon
Disclaimer: We designers on the Friends of Unity design team appreciate every single comment we get. That's why we use our own stash every month for a giveaway. We are NOT paid or sponsored by Unity Stamp Co., but they do approve of our hop, and that makes us all very happy. We started this hop because we love Unity Stamps. That's it. This hop is our way of showcasing our cards made with our favorite Unity Stamps!
Supplies {Affil}: Unity Stamps & Products: Angie's Tree stamp, Brutus Monroe Barn Wall background stamp, Falling Leaves (sentiment) stamp, Gina K Designs White Ink and a MISTI Stamping Tool; Papertrey Ink Cardstock in Kraft and White; Lawn Fawn 6x6 Perfectly Plaid Fall patterned paper; Ranger Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon, Festive Berries, and Aged Mahogany; Ranger Distress Marker: Abandoned Coral (hearts); Wink of Stella-Clear, glitter pen; Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles Die Cut @Wholesale Crafting Supplies; Sequins; American Crafts Primio Ribbon; Adhesives: Scotch 3M Foam Tape, Scor-Tape ½," Zig 2 Way Glue Pen
Supplies {Affil}: Unity Stamps & Products: Angie's Tree stamp, Brutus Monroe Barn Wall background stamp, Falling Leaves (sentiment) stamp, Gina K Designs White Ink and a MISTI Stamping Tool; Papertrey Ink Cardstock in Kraft and White; Lawn Fawn 6x6 Perfectly Plaid Fall patterned paper; Ranger Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon, Festive Berries, and Aged Mahogany; Ranger Distress Marker: Abandoned Coral (hearts); Wink of Stella-Clear, glitter pen; Sizzix Big Shot Machine; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles Die Cut @Wholesale Crafting Supplies; Sequins; American Crafts Primio Ribbon; Adhesives: Scotch 3M Foam Tape, Scor-Tape ½," Zig 2 Way Glue Pen
Challenges:
WORLD CARDMAKING DAY CHALLENGE 2018-thru Oct 29 (links below)
Happy World Card Making Day from Simon Says Stamp!
Crop Stop October Link Party - # 44
4 CRAFTY CHICKS #423 SOMETHING OLD IS SOMETHING NEW: (plaid paper, Distress Markers, and ribbon are kind of old, but look new here)
SO SUZY STAMPS HOLIDAY SEASON CHALLENGE (ALL SEASONS)
OCTOBER CHALLENGE WITH JOY CLAIR STAMPS
Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #312 - Make Your Mark
LTCCB #27 - October Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper October 2018 challenge
WORLD CARDMAKING DAY CHALLENGE 2018-thru Oct 29 (links below)
Happy World Card Making Day from Simon Says Stamp!
Crop Stop October Link Party - # 44
4 CRAFTY CHICKS #423 SOMETHING OLD IS SOMETHING NEW: (plaid paper, Distress Markers, and ribbon are kind of old, but look new here)
SO SUZY STAMPS HOLIDAY SEASON CHALLENGE (ALL SEASONS)
OCTOBER CHALLENGE WITH JOY CLAIR STAMPS
Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #312 - Make Your Mark
LTCCB #27 - October Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper October 2018 challenge
Jan 2019 Winner of the Holiday Seasons Challenge (Fall-Thanksgiving)
Oct 2018 Proud Winner of Challenge #423
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