Another journal page

I've been busy using Unity stamps to make another journal page. This one is in a lovely hardback book I found in a charity shop.

I prepared the background using gesso and acrylic paint and then used stamps from Unity store kits - "Moments in Bloom" and "Naturally You" available in the shop here some of which I coloured with Faber Castell pens and some I left.

The large quote is one from the Quote Bundle Pack and the "live a good life" stamp is from the "Life Becoming" kit also available in the shop.

Materials used:

old hardback book

Unity stamps (as above), black Versafine ink

Claudine Hellmuth gesso,

acrylic paints, Faber Castell Big Brush pens

As always, thanks for visiting!
Jo xx

Art journalling with Unity

Today I've been playing in a new journal using Unity stamps.

I made the background using Dylusions inks and then randomly stamped using Versamagic chalk inks and the grid stamp from Unity's "Moments in Bloom" store kit available in the shop here and the Unity/Christy Tomlinson stamp "tattered chicken wire" available in the shop here.

After leaving this to dry I then used a floral stamp from the Unity "Quiet Essence" store kit (again in the shop here) and stamped this around the edges using black Versafine ink before colouring in using Prismacolor pencils.

I stamped the sentiment from the Quote Bundle Pack again using Versafine ink and coloured the flowers using pencils again.

The art doll was a digital that I purchased from Etsy seller Sabrina.

Materials used:
Dylusions inks, Versamagic inks, Versafine ink
Unity stamps (as above)
Prismacolor pencils, white Signo pen
digital art doll (as above)


As always, thanks for visiting

Jo xx

Shrink Plastic tags

I've been playing with a couple of Unity stamps and shrink plastic again to make 2 tags to share with you this week.

My first tag uses a stamp from the Scrapbook Royalty set "Just Be You" available in the shop here. I stamped with black Stazon on to clear shrink plastic for the bird:

Materials used:

My Mind's Eye papers

Unity stamp (as above), black Stazon ink, clear shrink plastic

My Mind's Eye twill,

Wild Orchid Crafts roses, HOTP button

lace, ribbon

My second card uses a stamp from the Quote Bundle Pack which is stamped on white shrink plastic again using Stazon:

Materials used:

My Mind's Eye papers

Nestabilities die-cut

Unity stamp (as above), black Stazon ink, white shrink plastic

Prima flowers, Basic Grey brad, Imaginisce brad

beaded stem, CraftWork lace trim

vintage button, velvet ribbon

As always, thanks for visiting

Jo xx

Mini quote canvas

I'm using another one of my favourite Unity stamps today from the Quote Bundle Pack on a mini canvas which measures 10cm square.

I've coloured the canvas using Distress Stains before stamping the quote using distress ink and then using a very fine pen to highlight the text. I then added rub-ons, a trim (which I also coloured with Distress Stains) and more embellishments.

Materials used:

canvas, Ranger Distress Stains, Unity stamp (as above), Distress Ink, black Sakura pen

Trim, Prima flowers and centres

beaded embellishment, Crafty Notions Rainbow Drops

As always, thank you for visiting and don't forget to leave a comment on the top post to be in with a chance to win goodies for our "500 post celebration"!!

Butterfly quote

I have a card to share with you today using a stamp from one of my favourite sets - Unity's Quote Bundle Pack.

I made a card base using watercolour paper (I love the thickness of this). I cut a Nestabilities label from card and used distress ink to colour it before stamping the quote. I then paper pieced the 2 tiny butterflies on  the stamp. The large butterfly is actually a Prima stamp (from my "small" collection LOL!).

Materials used:
watercolour paper, Prima Madeline papers
Unity stamp (as above), brown Memento ink, distress ink
Prima butterfly stamp, ribbon, Kaisercraft rhinestone


Thanks for visiting!!
Jo x

A Quote canvas.....

Having recently seen the gorgeous work of Christy Tomlinson I felt inspired to have a go at a canvas using some of Christy's techniques but in my style. I usually like all my craft to look "clean" so this was a bit of a challenge but one that I enjoyed and U'm quite pleased with the result.

I used a 6" x 4" board canvas which I stuck patterned paper on to and then used gesso to cover it. I then stamped the sentiment from Unity's Quote Bundle Pack using black Versafine ink. I also used the grid stamp from the Unity store kit - Moments In Bloom to stamp randomly over the canvas.

I added rub-ons, handmade bunting and some puffy stickers and then used a black fineliner pen to highlight elements.

Materials used:

Canvas, My Mind's Eye papers

Unity stamps (as above), black Versafine ink, black Letraset pen, green Versamagic chalk ink

Rub-ons: Heidi Grace, American Crafts, Creative Imaginations

Making Memories puffy stickers

twine

Thanks for visiting!

Jo x

Bits and Pieces!

Hi there..........wasn't quite sure what to call this blog post!! I have a couple of really quick and easy cards to show you and an altered little 'suitcase'! So 'Bits and Pieces' it is! I hope you like them :-)
Firstly my cards.........

I really do love ♥♥♥ this set........it is 'The Artist in You' designed by Donna Downey and available from Emily here I decided to go a bit Green with this one! I have just treated myself to a lovely new Green inkpad! I chose a double sided background paper and stamped the beautiful Swirls onto it. The sentiment is stamped onto White cardstock and then coloured with the same Green Inkpad. A bit of ribbon and a flower just finishes it off!

I used the same set to create this really quick and easy card. I stamped the flowers in my new Green and then over stamped with my Royal Purple Ink....I thought it looked a little like Lavender! The mat is actually a printed diecut that came as a freebie which I knew I wouldn't use but couldn't bear to throw away! I've just used the white back to stamp on to! It's coloured with Distress Inks.
Here is my little case.........I think it's finished! I just need to add a Tag and some fibres to the handle. I really just want to show you how versatile these stamps are!

 On the back I have used one of the stamps from the 'Quote Bundle'

The case is coloured with Alcohol Inks...it started life as bright Yellow!! I have used my 'She' set on a piece of Stampbord that I have coloured with Alcohol Inks. I have also used one of the sentiments underneath it.

Thanks for looking, I hope you have a good Monday and I'll catch up with you again very soon!

She xx

Quote canvas 2

Today I have a canvas to share with you using a stamp from Unity's Quote Bundle Pack. I love the quotes in this set!!

I used a 6" x 4" pre-gessoed canvas on which I blended 3 distress inks - a blue, pink and a green. I then cut various elements from Webster's Pages paper and stuck them to the canvas.The quote was then stamped using black Versafine ink and embellishments added.

Materials used:
pre-gessoed canvas, Unity stamp (as above), Ranger distress inks, Versafine ink
Webster's Pages paper
Wild Orchid crafts paper roses, CraftWork rhinestone flourishes, Creative Imaginations brad
beaded stamen, silk leaves, cotton lace

Jo xx

Quote canvas

Today I've been playing with Unity stamps and distress inks and a canvas board that I bought a while ago.

I used various inks in pink and purple hues to colour the background of the canvas applied with the Ranger tool. I then stamped using the Insightful Meadows set using green distress inks. The quote from the Quote Bundle Pack was stamped using brown Memento ink. I used tiny dots of Stickles in the flower centres.

The last addition was a few rhinestones.

Materials used:

canvas board

Ranger distress inks, brown Memento ink

unity stamps (as above)

rhinestones.

Don't forget to check out the shop as there are some great sales on........ Your Next Stamp here, QKR Stampede here and Unity here!!!

Just Be

My card today uses the "Just Be" stamp from Unity's Quote Bundle Pack.

I stamped the image directly on to a Prima journalling card and used Prima flowers to embellish.

Materials used:
DCWV Cardstock, Prima Annalee journalling card and paper
Unity stamp, brown Memento ink
Prima flowers
lace and vintage buttons

Happy Wednesday

This is my first post in a while as i've been off sunning myself so hope all our followers are well!

Today i've made a card using the Quote Bundle again which is fab! I can't believe how big the stamps are in this pack, great for layouts as well as cards.

I added a few buttons and fibres to brighten this card up a bit. Can't remember the last time i used fibres!

Anyway, thanks for stopping by!

Cath xx

Materials:

Stamps - Unity Quote Bundle Pack
Ink - Stampin Up! Taken with Teal and Pumpkin Pie
Paper/Card - Pink Paislee Fetching, Bazzill
Fibres - Blonde Moments
Other - Various buttons

More from the Quote Bundle Pack

I'm just loving this as i can make so many different cards for so many occasions.
Today i used this fab quote using my favourite colours, brown and green.

Sorry i don't know what the paper is, it was an offcut. The brown is the reverse side of it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Materials:

Stamps - Unity Quote Bundle Pack
Paper/Card - Bazzill, Unknown paper
Flowers - Prima e-line
Ink - Stampin Up! Chocolate Chip
Other - Large brads

Cath xx

Quote Bundle

What a fabulous bundle this pack is. The stamps are really big so ideal for cards and layouts or gifts.
There are 5 stamps, all with fabulous quotes in the pack.

I used this charming butterfly quote for my card and used copics to colour the little butterflies.
Thanks for stopping by.
Cath xx

Materials:

Stamps - Unity Quote Bundle Pack
Paper/Card - Bazzill, MME So Sophie
Ribbon - Basic Grey
Other - Chipboard Butterflies(American Crafts), Chalk inks, Copics