It Takes Courage ~ Growing in Unity 2023 Day Three

For Day 3 of Growing in Unity, I've selected Angie Girl, BraeLynn Girl along with the background stamp from Unity's Kit of the Month, 06/20, Change the World.  The sentiment is a quote from E. E. Cummings.

My thoughts for today take me to how hard it is for us to take the first step towards change.  Our comfort zone, even though it may be uncomfortable, is where we want to be.  The unknown is scary in many ways.  Yet if you look back on life, the times you have taken the step out in faith have resulted in a better life for yourself.  It definitely takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

After stamping these images separately, I used my Copic markers for coloring.  I fussy cut BraeLynn out and set her to the side.   I had stamped the background at the top of a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" cardstock, knowing I wanted to place the girl in front.  This allowed me plenty of space to bring the grassy area down past the stamped design.  I placed the girl in the grassy area, just left of center, securing her at the base and adding several foam squares at the top to add dimension to the design.

Next I added the sentiment to the top and then cut a black mat about 1/4" larger than the colored set. I selected a deep burgundy cardstock and cut the card base 4" x 7".  I can see some of you saying 4x7?  Don't let standard card sizes rule what you make.  Release that and make your card the size the design calls for.  This is especially important when you are using two stamp sets.  Cramming it all together just to stay in a standard size will be out of proportion.  You work too hard to do that.  (smile) 

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I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

A Place to Start ~ January (Rising Star)

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 284 ~ New Beginnings 

Beyond the Blues ~ Challenge 77 ~ Something New 

C.R.A.F.T ~ Challenge 663 ~ New 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 577-578

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Brick Wall: R56, R59, E04, Door: E37, Steps: C3, C2, Hanging Baskets: BG34, YG93, R83, R55, Y15, Cactus: YG91, YG93, BG34, YR23, YR27, Pots: YR23, YR24, YR27, Flowers: BG02, BG05, V12, V17, Y15, R83, YG91, YG93

Products 

Unity Stamps, BraeLynn ~ Angie Girl

Unity Stamps, Kit of the Month, 06/20, Change the World