Friends of Unity Blog Hop-Gratitude

Hello Unity Friends and welcome to the November Friends of Unity Blog Hop.  Our theme this month is Gratitude. In a world that can be overwhelming and harsh, it’s so important to hold tight to goodness and nurture a grateful heart ❤️ 

I’ve always loved this sentiment, “ Let our lives be full of Thanks and Giving”.  You’ll find it in the Full of Fall set.  The focal floral image is from Every Single Day (oops! Just realized this set is no longer available 😞) I used a few different panel dies— I love those scallop rectangles!

In fact, I used them again on my second card!  On this card, I used the leaf from Full of Fall and a sentiment from an older itty bitty, Big Summertime Bouquet.

I am grateful that you’ve stopped by! To start at the beginning of the hop, visit Crystal’s blog. Your next stop from here is Dawn’s blog. Have a great day!

TTFN Jane

Growing in Unity-Day Five

 

Happy FriYay! It’s the last day of my Growing in Unity week—it’s been such fun—I love going through my Unity sets and picking out goodies to ink. 

This set, Stunner, just makes me chuckle. “Bless your heart” ♥️ 😂 

I created my background with pattern paper, Grandma’s Rose Background and Jolande’s Ledger—the perfect backdrop for this sweet old gal. 

I’ve been so touched by all your kind comments this week. I’ll pick two winners from my comments and post the winners on the GIU Facebook group page. Again, thank you so much. 😊 TTFN, Jane

Growing in Unity-Day Four

 

Hello Again!  Thank you so much for stopping by for day four of my Growing in Unity week. I’m grateful for all of the kind words that have been shared. It’s so nice when we can lift each other up.  Especially these days when there seems to be so much division and hardship everywhere 😊❤️

This adorable image, Joy in my Heart, just fills me with warmth and peace.  One of the other things that I love about Unity Stamp Company are the wonderful dies that are so versatile and help make our projects interesting and fun. I water colored the tag image and then used the larger tag as a mat. I die cut the Background panel after layering some designer papers. It’s a quick and easy card that I’ll use for my little card ministry at church. The fun colors and sweet sentiment are sure to bring joy to someone else.

I’d like to bring a few of you some joy when I’m able to choose two winners from my comment section. I’ll announce my winners sometime over the weekend!  Plese be sure to join me for my last growing in unity post tomorrow 😍 TTFN, Jane

Growing in Unity-Day Three

 

Hello, Sweet Friends and thank you for joining me again for day three of my GIU week!  I think it was some time last year when Unity Stamp Co offered a chance to “try” one of the memberships.  Let me tell you, it was a tough choice!   The KOM, Background of the Month and Whit-Kit…….all so tempting. I chose Uniquely Unity by Ang and I just love the diversity each month. 😊

My card features Wind in Your Hair-the May 2024 set. A simple water colored panel, die cut and framed with another die cut-made for s friend who recently moved and I am missing a ton!

I’ve appreciated all of your kind comments so far this week.  Remember, I’ll be picking two winners from all of my comments to share some Unity goodness with at the end of the week!

TTFN, Jane

Growing In Unity-Day Two

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to day two of my Growing in Unity week.    Just another day 😉  I love this sweet little image called Coffee Is Not Enough! Who hasn’t been here?

I started by stamping my image on a panel of watercolor paper.  While I have lots of different watercolor tools, I prefer using my distress inks due to how vibrant the colors stay.  I added a few strips of patterned paper for some extra color and interest. 

At the end of my week, I’ll pick two winners from my comments to share some Unity Stamp Company goodness with 😊

Thanks for stopping!

TTFN, Jane

Growing In Unity 2024

 

Hello!  Welcome to day one of my Growing in Unity week!  Unity Stamp Company is one of the most generous, creative, kind companies I’ve known. It’s such a joy to participate in their GIU program each year!

My first project is one I did in my prayer journal. Truth be told, sometimes the process includes some yelling. On paper. In writing. And then I covered it all with black paint. But, as I processed what I was feeling, beauty began to emerge. I added Wayward Blooms (oops-didn’t realize they are retired) in white on the background. I call them Queen Ann’s Lace—not sure that’s right, but they are my favorite. And, of course, we all know what happens to the caterpillar. 😊 I just adore Seraphim Wings 🦋 and it perfectly fit the vibe  I also added some arty sprays and gold leafing around and about. 

Change can be hard and take some time, but the result can also be beautiful. 

I appreciate your comments and by commenting each day of my week, you will have a chance to win a gift certificate to the Unity Stamp Company store. We all feel good 😉

Blessings on your week—TTFN, Jane

Case It - Friends of Unity Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the October Friends of Unity Hop!  This month our prompt is to share creations we’ve  CASED (Copy And Steal Everything) from another creator. I’ve chosen to use the works of  Lisa Arana @dahlhousedesigns 

Cardmaker.  YouTuber.  Illustrator.  Crafty Gal.

Lisa has influenced a large portion of my Unity Stamp Co purchases. There have been many $$$ 😉😍. She is so talented; check her out!

Featuring: Winged Impressions

Featuring: Boho Blooms

Featuring: Never Stop Growing 

This was such a fun prompt. Sometimes, we all need a little break from coming up with our own ideas. A time to just make something to get out of the rut or to refresh. Casing a layout or style is one of my favorite things to do when it feels like my creative juices are all dried up.

I’m so glad you joined us!  The next stop is Rachel’s blog. Enjoy!

TTFN, Jane