Wild Rose Heart

Before my message and sharing today - I wanted to first announce my Unity Stamps GIU winners from last week.  

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Becca Yahrling & Cara Malmrose!!!!

You each have won $20 credit for Unity Stamps!  Please email kelli@unitystampsco.com to claim your gift credit within 2 weeks. In the subject line you should put 'winner from Pam's GIU week'. I know you'll have fun shopping at Unity! 

Thanks so much for all of the wonderful comments on the Growing in Unity postings.  I appreciate each and every one of them and hope you will continue to follow my blog.

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Today I'm sharing a beautiful image from Sheepski Designs named Wild Rose Heart. This is one of the images I selected from winning the blog challenge at Lil Crafty Friends.  

It was a fun image to color with my Copic markers.  I used the Tattered Lace Beaded Chain Nesting Rectangle die for the edge of the completed image.  Then I stamped 'love of my life' from Simon Says Stamps, Love Always set.  Next I added the burgundy matting and used a standard A2 card base. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

A Perfect Time to Craft ~ January 

Beautiful Blossoms ~ Challenge 1 

Cards Galore ~ Challenge 107

Die Cut Divas ~ Valentine's Day Cards 

Give a Crafter a cookie ~ January ~ Red 

Simon Says Stamps ~ Fabulous Flowers  

Word Art Wednesday ~ 579-580 

Sheepski Designs ~ Challenge 70 ~ Seasons (Valentine's Season) (Top 3)

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Leaves: YG91, YG93, YG95, Banner: RV00, Heart: R29, R37, R27, RV29, Flowers: E40, E41, E42, E43, YR23, YR27

Products 

Sheepski Designs, Wild Rose Heart

Tattered Lace, Beaded Chain Nesting Rectangles

Sail On

Today I'm sharing a sympathy card I made using Unity Stamp's Sail With No Limits, by designer Jeanie Hayes.  I love the versatility of this stamp and I've used it for several different occasions. 

After stamping the image, I used Copic markers for coloring. On this one I decided I didn't want the sentiment to cover any of the image so I cut it the same width as the trimmed image  to add at the bottom of the card design.  

Using a Kraft A2 card base, I cut the navy mat 1/8" smaller than the card front.  After securing the image towards the top of the card, I trimmed the height of the sentiment to fit in the remaining space.  To give our eyes a visual break, I added a strip of very narrow Washi Tape between the image and sentiment. This is truly a card you could make ahead and add the sentiment strip to match your need. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

A Place to Start ~ January Challenge  

Stamp + Fun = Creativity ~ Challenge #424 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 198 

All Sorts ~ Week 711 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

 Sky: YG65, E95, Y32, Trees: YG61, YG63, YG93, G43, G46, Water: B00, B14, B93, B97, BG11, BG13, BG72, Boat: E13, E15, E19, R27, R29, R37

Products 

 

Unity Stamps, Sail With No Limits

 

A Wintery Hello

Today I'm sharing an image from Beccy's Place in a wintery greeting card.  I made this card for a January card swap, Use a Snowman". 

This image was a December freebie from Beccy and it's called Snowman with Bauble.  Since I didn't get to use this cutie for Christmas I added the 'Hello' sentiment over the bauble image before printing.

 I had decided to make a bookmarker with the snowman as I was designing, so when I printed it, it was almost 6" long.  It just didn't look like what I had envisioned so I switched to making a card.  

I also wanted to use the new Momenta Snowflake Edger die that I was gifted at Christmas.   Finding a strip of vellum near the die machine, I decided to try that and it cut beautifully.  

Using my Copic markers I colored the hat, scarf and buttons using B24, B23, B21 and then matched up the blue cardstock for the background.  The blue was perfect to show off the vellum and coordinated well with the Copic coloring but....  the die is for A2 sized cards so it was about and inch too short!  

Not to fret, an easy fix... add a couple of snowy drifts.  I used a stitched wavy line die and cut several so I'd have the right curves to nestle the sweet snowman in.  As you can see, I also added a little color to the edge of the snow using Copics B63 and B60. 

After laying everything out on my work space, I measured the size I needed for the base and then cut a heavyweight white cardstock piece to fit.  After securing each layer, I added Stickles 'Diamond' to the hat brim and ball to complete the card image. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

ABC Christmas Challenge ~ A=Anything 

Crafty Gals ~ Challenge 239 ~ Winter Fun  

Little Red Wagon ~ Challenge 687 ~ Baby It's Cold Outside (Top 3)

Cupcake Inspirational Challenge ~ #560 

Cutie Pie Challenge ~ #178 January Blues 

Dare 2B Artzy ~ January ~ Winter Fun 

Beccy's Place ~ January Challenge - Winner $20 Store Credit

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Snowman: R20, R21, B21, B23, B34 

Products

Snowman with Bauble (Beccy's Place~December Challenge)

Momenta, Snowflake Edger Cutting Plate

 

Together Forever

My Design Teams that post twice a month,  like today for Jan's Digital Stamp Shop, make me feel like the month is going way too fast!  It seems like I just posted on the first Monday and here we are at the third Monday!  

But I'm back with an adorable Valentine card using Jan's 'Sweethearts' that was released earlier this month.  I'm loving the 50's feeling of this image and my card. 

Aren't they the cutest!  

After sizing to about 3 1/2" tall and adding the sentiment, I printed the image on 110# Neenah cardstock and used my Copic markers for coloring. 

The edging was done using Gina Marie's Venetian Labels die.  This die set has lots of layers, so I was able to cut the black liner mat with the next die up in the set.

The white card base is a standard A2 size with the red polka dot cover mat added.  Then I added the image with the liner to the center of the card.  I also added 3 random hearts die cut out of the same red polka dotted paper. Lastly, I added Diamond Stickles to the foamy tops of their drinks to complete the card design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Color Throwdown ~ Challenge 725 

Crafting Happiness ~ Challenge 138 ~ Celebrations 

Avenue 613 ~ January ~ Anything Goes  

CD Sunday ~ Challenge 101 (2nd place)

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Jan's Digital Stamps, Sweethearts

Gina Marie Designs, Venetian Label Dies

 

Best Wishes For Your Birthday!

There's a new week's challenge on Polkadoodles Challenge Blog and the Design Team has been working on Birthday cards to share.  

For my project card, I selected 'Gift of Love, Sparkle Unicorn'. 

In addition to being a birthday card, we were required to only use these four colors. 

I selected Copics N1-N5, RV17, RV66, and Y26/Y28.

After completing the coloring and die cutting the edge, I selected two papers from the Polkadoodles Birthday Fun Craft Papers for my layout.

This is a fun layout that really shows off the colored image.  I used a 6" square card base.  The two 6" squares of paper are cut diagonally corner to corner then turned so the point is in the center of the card.  Excess is then trimmed off the outside edges and the image is added to the center.  I added the gray liner mat to mine, then secured her in the center. 

Next I added a little touch of Gold Stickles in the center of the flowers and the two hearts.  

For the final touch I added the sparkly magenta bow at the top fold.  

Be sure to check out all the Design Team cards on the Challenge Blog and enter your cards too! 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Double D Challenges ~ Happy Birthday Challenge 

The Paper Shelter ~ Christmas Break Challenge  

Cardz4guyz ~ Challenge 313 ~ Birthday for a Child 

Di's Designs ~ Celebrate Challenge  

AAA Birthday Challenge ~ Game 45

Pam's Pearls

 

Products 

Polkadoodles, Gifts of Love, Sparkle Unicorn 

Polkadoodles, Birthday Fun Craft Papers

Have Faith in How Far You Will Go ~ Growing in Unity 2023 Day Five

With this being my last day of sharing for the 2023 Growing in Unity, I wanted to thank everyone who has joined me this week.  I've enjoyed all the comments and hope that my cards have brought you joy and positive thoughts going forward.  

For this posting I've selected Unity's 'Take Pride in Your Journey' by Tierra Jackson and 'A Walk in the Woods' background by Angie Blom.  It's been great to use mostly new stamps both today and every day this week! 

The sentiment, also from 'Take Pride in Your Journey' is perfect to end my week of postings.   We all have come a long way, through many struggles and peaks of happiness.  Never be embarrassed about your journey,  life's events are what form us and make us strive to be a better person.  Again we are reminded to 'Have Faith' for without it we have no hope.  Each day is a blessing, be grateful and find the good in every situation. Be amazed and over joyed as you continue to grow into the person you are meant to be. At the end of each day, take time to be thankful. 

To make this card I stamped the background on a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Neenah 110# cardstock and the Volkswagen on a separate piece. The sentiment was stamped using Versa Clair ink and I hand cut close to the words, to allow for as much of the image to show as possible.  I used my Copic markers for coloring both images. I extended the grass and pathway down past the stamped design about 3/4".  

After cutting a black liner mat I secured the background to the liner and then both to the deep green card base.  

Carefully I fussy cut out the car and luggage and attached them to the pathway using a wobbler.  With our ups and downs in life, I thought the wobbler was a good fit. 

After securing the sentiment near the top left of the image I added glossy accents to the windshield and the headlights.  I put the card aside to let it dry over night. 

Don't forget to comment on today's posting for your chance to win one of the two $20 gift certifications from Unity. Be sure to leave your name as many comments are coming in as 'Anonymous'. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

 The Paper Shelter ~ Christmas Break Challenge 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Too Cute  

Crafty Calendar ~ January ~ Add a Sentiment  

Sweet Stampin - New  

Get Creative ~ Challenge 117 ~ Something New  

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 284 ~ New Beginnings

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Car: V12, B15, V17, Y15, Y17, C2, N8, W2, Boxes: W2/W4, BG49/BG57, BG72/BG75, Rope: Sepia Multiliner

Background: Trees: E71, E72, E74, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, Leaves & Grass: G46, YG61,YG63, Sky: B000, B0000, Flowers: R46, Mushrooms: BG72, BG75, R46

 

Products  

Unity, Take Pride in Your Journey - Tierra Jackson  

Unity, A Walk in the Woods - Angie Blom

God is Within Her ~ Growing in Unity 2023 Day Four

For my posting on day four in Growing in Unity I've selected Angie Girl ~ Cecelia Girl.  I've added the cross image from Unity's Kit of the Month 03/20, Spring & Things, as well as the sentiment. 

Having faith and believing in the power of prayer is huge in our daily lives and self esteem. Keeping God in the center of your life and the center of your family gives you purpose, guidance and confidence as you grow.   This sentiment verse from the book of Psalms is one of my favorites. 

I have a couple of techniques to share with you also today.  I hope they will be new to you and useful in your card making. 

I started with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Neenah 110# cardstock.  Everyone has their favorite paper for Copic coloring and this one is mine.   Using my Misti I placed Cecelia at the bottom with the 'line of grass'  close to the left edge.  Then I added the cross to the right and at the top edge of the paper. Using Momenta ink, I stamped the images like normal.  However I LEFT THE SHEET of IMAGES in the Misti and left the stamps on the top plate.  It was a little awkward, but I colored the stamped images while they were there, in the Misti.  When I completed the coloring, then I reinked the stamps using VERSA CLAIR Nocturne ink and stamped over the colored images. Wow!  Look at the difference adding the top layer of ink defines the image.  

If you're going to try this technique, just be sure you are through coloring if using Copics as adding the Versa Clair and then coloring will smear.

The second technique I want to share is useful for adding your sentiments.  Using Unity stamps or any rubber stamp, it's hard to know if you have it exactly in the right place.  How many times have you stamped it straight in the Misti but wished it had been a little higher, lower or to the side?  A few I'm sure.

For this you would use your Misti or other stamping platform and have your image securely held down.  Then take a small piece of acetate being sure it's larger than the sentiment stamp, and placing over the area where you want the sentiment to go. Be sure to put a magnet on this piece also. Next line up your sentiment stamp, just as you would normally, ink it up and stamp ON THE ACETATE. 

Ta-Da - now you can see exactly where your image is going to be.  You can wipe the ink off the acetate and shift your stamp, reink and check it again.  Once you have it 'right', just remove the acetate and stamp 'for real'.  Isn't this a great stress reliever! 

Now that my image is complete, I selected a rose patterned paper for the matting and then used the Tattered Lace Hemstitch Square die for the edges of the colored image and the matting. Then I secured the colored image in the center of the matting cardstock. 

I wanted to make Cecelia into an Easel card, so I cut the sky blue cardstock 6" x 12".  The fold lines are at 6" and 9", folding inward at the 9" and again at 6".  The matted image is secured to the end flap (3" x 6") on the outside of the paper.  This puts half the image secured and the top half open. 

For the bottom flap, I cut a piece of green cardstock 3" x 6" and die cut it also with the same set.  After securing this to the bottom inside of the card base.  I added the green mini washi tape along with the enameled 'Faith' tag about 1" from the top of the green piece.  The tag will act as the card stop for the easel. 

Don't forget to comment on today's card for your chance at winning one of the two $20 Gift Certificates from Unity Stamps.  Be sure to leave your name as many comments are coming in as 'Anonymous'. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Hand Stamped Sentiments ~ Challenge 405 

Crafty Calendar ~ Add a Sentiment  

Use Your Stuff ~ Faux or Real Stitching 

Secret Stamper ~ Challenge 48 ~ Fun Fold  

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 577-578

Pam's Pearls 

Copics 

Cecelia Girl: Hair: YR21, YR24, YR27, E39, Dress: BG02, BG05, BG0000, Grass: YG61, YG63

Cross: Roses: Y11, Y15, Y17, Leaves, YG61, YG63, YG93, YG95, Shadow, W3 

Products

 

Unity Stamps, Cecelia Girl ~ Angie Girl

Unity Stamps, Kit of Month 03/20, Spring & Things

Tattered Lace, Hemstitch Square

  

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) 

Don't forget to comment on today's posting for a chance to be one of the two $20 winners for Unity Stamps. Be sure to leave your name as many comments are coming in as 'Anonymous'. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

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

 

Happiness is the New Rich ~ Growing in Unity 2023 Day Two

For Day Two, I've selected Begin Anew from the Unity Kit of the Month, March 2020.  For the sentiment, I'm using Graciellie Designs, Start Anew.  

I started this card by selecting the sentiment first.  A little backwards you might think, but sometimes the message you are sending is where your card should start. 

As you look at today's card, pause to really focus on the beautiful sentiment that Gracie has provided. Your 'Happiness' is very important and makes you rich. Having true 'Inner Peace' makes you more successful than any job or amount of money.  Your 'Health' should not be ignored, it is a true gift from God. Take care of SELF.  Wouldn't our current world be so much better if 'Kindness' was in abundance?  Being kind will always work it's way back to you. 

All of those thoughts led me to wanting to make a card with one of the Unity girls looking out the window and reflecting on something beautiful.  

I made this card mostly white with multiple layers to represent pureness.  As we start the new year, look for ways to make your life happy and healthy.  Learn to say no and to focus on the positives that will give you inner peace.  Always toss in a little kindness, it's good for your soul and enriches the other person. 

Don't forget to comment on today's blog to be in the drawing for two $20 Unity Gift Certificates. Be sure to leave your name as many comments are coming in as 'Anonymous'. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts ~ Week 710 ~ Something New 

Crafty Calendar ~ January ~ Add a Sentiment  (Top 3)

Sweet Stampin ~ January ~ New 

Dream Valley ~ Challenge 284  New Beginnings 

Make Mine Monday ~ Challenge 191 ~ Something New 

Use Your Stuff ~ Challenge 474 ~ Stitching

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Shirt: V12, Belt: E37, Jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97, Hair: E41, E42, E43, Flowers: V15/V17, RV63/RV66, Y13/Y17, YG63, G43, G46, Border Inside: Flowers: V15/V17, Y13/Y17, R01/R12, B01/B04, RV63/RV66, YG63, G43, G46

 

Products 

Unity KOM 03/20 Spring & Things (or Begin Anew)

Unity Stamps - Gracielle Designs, Start Anew

Simply Stampin, Square Scalloped Frame

Tattered Lace, Hemstitch Square

Tattered Lace, Beaded Chain Square