Unity Thursday - Always something for everyone!

Hooray for another big release day over at Unity!

I just LOVE these days...

there's always something for everyone!

Hope that you're stopping by from Shemaine's blog -

if not, then that's okay -

just carry on and make sure you visit them all as there's SO MUCH to see today,

and as always - 3 lucky commenters from the hop gets a $20 gift certificate to the store!

Andrea Murdock - http://www.mystampingheaven.blogspot.com/

Jen Erickson - http://shut-up-its-true.blogspot.com/

Jimmi Mayo - http://www.stampingwithjimmi.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado - http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Lisa Henke - http://www.mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

Robyn Weatherspoon - http://robynweatherspoon.blogspot.com/

Shemaine Smith - http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com/

Thienly Azim - YOU ARE HERE

Angie Blom - http://www.angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/

I've made a few things to share with ya today -

I'm excited!

First up is a new ANGIEgirl release...

Isn't she gorgeous?

(You like the shape of the card? Today's simple card bases were from this kit, 

and the papers are from Echo Park Paradise Beach)

I used stickles to add some glitter onto her hair and her fins,

and glossy accents onto her top :)

It's even prettier in person!

AND what better time to have an ANGIEguy release!

Father's Day is coming up and such a stamp to use on a card!

Comes with fun sentiments, too!

The colors for this card was inspired by the Family Man Kit from Echo Park - 

and used their papers/stickers to complete the card.

 There's two other ANGIE releases,

and I think there isn't a better time than this to get them all!

Now, onto something different!

Something we've never seen here on Unity before...

it's a WILDLIFE at Unity stamp!

These are GORGEOUS - 

so much detail and it's pretty enough to use as the 'MAIN' art!

I've created two things with them today - 

See what I mean?

I just fell in LOVE with these stamps!

(I just need a 'fish' sentiment kit now!)

The sentiment that I used here is from Donna Downey imperfection is beauty.

The card base is from here.

I LOVE the look of stamped images on fabric and had to make another one!

This is SO MUCH fun! 

The stamped image was backed with brown and natural burlap 

and was adhered onto a cotton muslin bag using eyelets.

I changed the 'string' to brown and added a button and a flair...

and a sentiment from Deer Friend.

This is SIMPLE to make, and makes a stunning gift bag for that special someone!

These are ALSO at an amazing deal this weekend - 

all bundled up!

Oh, lastly but not least -

I had a project that I shared on the Unity blog this Tuesday and I'm sharing that now here :)

It's a travel inspired card - using stamps/paper from Cosmo Cricket Jolly Ride!

I love dimension, so lots of foam tape, stitching, epoxy, etc were used to create the look.

Now, onto a few more things before I let you leave here!

A new Fit Kit to go with the rest of the 'project life' page sttamps!

These are FABULOUS kits and half price when bought together!

Here's the JUNE sentiment kit!

EVERYTHING WONDERFUL

(This is $10 for THIS MONTH ONLY - 

after that, it'll be $26!)

...and the new {be inspired} challenge starts today!

Look at the BEAUTIFUL colors that you'll get to use!

(You may either follow the colors or the sketch ONLY, or DO BOTH -

the only requirement is that you have to use Unity stamps!

Fair enough?)

Lastly but not least - 

don't forget to check out the sale!

AMAZING DEALS going on this week

(Angela got a promo withdrawl since we didn't have one last week, 

and now she's gone crazy! lol. 

Look at the markdowns!)

Also - go see $1 Cancer Sucks sentiments.

Alright - I think I've kept you here long enough!

Thanks for stopping by and I'm sending you off to our talented Angie's blog!

When life give you LIMES...

Hooray for another beautiful Friday!

I've got a pretty busy weekend ahead  - 

seeing a friend that I haven't seen for a few years, 

and me hosting the Mother's Day dinner on Sunday for both moms :)

The weather in Calgary has finally come around and for the past few days,

it really does feel like summer!

It's makes me feel so excited!

Anyway - I've got a quick but cute project to share with ya today!

I used the flat Margarita file from last week's SVG Cuts collection - 

and make a 3D Margarita with it!

Would anyone like a glass?

Doesn't it look so yummy?

I was craving a glass of this SO BAD while I was making it!

Don't the glitter look like sugar? 

YUM!

For those that are interested in making it - 

all you need is:

Fruity Fiesta SVG Kit

Margarita Card (use any size - I used the size it opens up at)

4 - glass_light_blue.svg (acetate)

10 - glass_light_green.svg (light green)

10 - margarita.svg (olive green)

10 - margarita_fruit.svg (glittery light green) (only need one of the lime circle though!)

1 - lime_rind.svg (glittery dark green)

1 - lime_white.svg (cream)

4 - 2.6" circle (light green - for the base of the glass)

glitter flakes (used Martha Stewart snow glitter)

(sentiment from Unity Stamp Company) 

buttons,crinkled ribbons,leaf pin,green wire mesh, straw

Instructions:

1. Cut out all pieces and score vertically down the middle for all pieces except for lime files.

2. Glue the glass_light green.svg on the inside of the folded acetate.

3. Adhere one side of the glass_light green.svg on the outside of the folded actate.

4. Take the 'unglued' side and adhere onto another piece of acetate cut. 

5. Glue another glass_light_green.svg onto the inside of the actetate.

6. Repeat - until all pieces are used. 

The last panel should adhere back onto the other side of the initial acetate piece.

7. Glue all the circles together, which creates a sturdy base.

8. Adhere the margarita glass onto this circle base.

9. Put glue on the top portion of the glass and dip into 'glitter' (fake sugar)

10. Attach lime and straw and embellish!

It's pretty easy and it's so cute!

Now, onto the NEW KIT for the week!
(New kit/collection is always FREE with purchase of $9.98 or more!)

Oooh, I cannot wait to make this to add to my truck collection!

I've made a dump truck and just recently an ice cream truck.

now this!

AHHH!
It's a FIRETRUCK!!!

Oh, another thing that I've been pretty excited about is the popcorn cup!
There is another one in THIS KIT, but is MUCH bigger...
(requires 4 panels - an adult size popcorn)
and I requested Mary to make a 'one-piece' one (for kiddies)!
and yay!!!
We've got one in this kit!

With this kit, whether it be for a Memorial Day, Patiotic Day or just a birthday -
you're gonna be partyin' in style!

Alrighty friends -
I've got lots to do -
so better get back to my cleaning and prepping for company!
Have a great weekend everyone!

Wonderland Lamp - SVG Cuts DT project.

Hellooo!!!

I am SO EXCITED to be sharing my project with you all today!

This is probably one of my fave projects that I've ever done,

so I hope that you'll like it as much as I do!

I've been loving the store 'Anthrolopologie' lately -

not only their shabby chic clothing,

but for all their vintage inspired decor items for the home.

I came across their teapot lamp on Pinterest one day,

and I just fell in love with it.

This just happened to be the same week Mary made the lamp file,

and of course, with her amazing teapot and cups,

I knew that it would be a cool project to make out of paper!

... and it's a perfect gift for Mother's Day!

As soon as I showed it to the fellow SVG Cuts DT members,

they said that it totally looks like something out from Alice in Wonderland.

So, as Tamara suggested this name -

Wonderlamp is the name that was given to this project!
(Thanks Tamara for thinking of the name -
the names I think of are lame, so this was great!)

Anyway - here it is!

I just loved making this so much.

The challenging part about making this was trying to decide what sizes to have each of the elements at.

I went through numerous teapots, teacups, lamp shades, etc. until I found that PERFECT balance :)

You can see all the 'unused' cuts here - had to take a pic before I threw them away!

The lamp shade was made using the 'knob' file from the Octagon Box.

It's a tiny file when you open it, but by enlarging it and cutting the flaps off,

it made a perfect shade for the lamp.

I wanted something a little more 'feminine' than the shade from that kit,

and this was just perfect!

The inside has the same 'rays cutout' from the lamp file,

but is place on a octagon file, instead of the original square file.

(Sounds confusing, but trust me - if you have the file - it should all make sense!)

The top 'sugar' jar that you see at the top is actually a jar from this western kit.

I wanted a bit more 'elements' than the cup and the pot itself,

and by adding handles at the sides - it totally passed as a part of the tea set!

If you kinda look 'down' at the lamp - here's the view! (my fave pic!)

This lamp is acutally really sturdy.

For those that have made each these files, you know that the file is designed very well.

(I've dropped this lamp a few times, and it's still okay!)

Going back to the 'balance' of the project - 

using the same plate for the entire project wasn't interesting enough.

Thankfully, while I was designing this - 

Mary came out with a pot plate that was exactly what I needed! 

The flowers that you see here are from here.

This is probably one of my fave Mary's flowers -

they look so cute rolled up and adds so much to any project!

A cute little teaspoon at the base just completed the 'plain' base.

Not it looks more interesting!

Now, I place a battery operated tealight into this,

and this is what it looks like!

Not so functionally bright, but adds so much to the 'tea' table.

Wouldn't it be so amazing to make this, 

invite your mom over for tea

and give this to her???

For those of you that are interested in making it - 

full file dimensions and instructions are on SVG Cuts blog.

Collections used:

Maison de Madeline SVG Kit

Tea for You and Me SVG Kit

Happy Trails SVG Kit

Crush on You Boxes SVG Kit

Mom's Garden Gifts SVG Kit

If you have any questions - feel free to ask me!

(I'd be so honored to know that you're making it!)

Ooooh, and before I let you go - 

did you see the latest kit?

It's so amazing - and would be SO cute for summer gift giving!

(This is free this week with a purchase of $9.98 or more!

COUPON: FREEGIFT)

I made something fun  -

will share it later this week!

Alrighty - that's it guys!

Have a beautiful day!

Are we there yet? - Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Hello friends!

 Happy National Scrapbooking Day!
Are you guys busy creating today?

Well, I've got a card to share today using SMAK from Unity!

I haven't had a chance to play with current SMAK, 

but have one card made using Feb SMAK.

When I saw this one, I KNEW I HAD to HAVE this.

It's so my style, and perfect for all the traveling I've been doing recently!

I made a spinner card with all the cute circle 'icons' and the spinner.

The paper is from October Afternoon's Boardwalk collection.

(and yet again, I can't stress enough how important finding perfect papers to me are!)

I gave these icons dimension by adding some foam tape underneath.

It brings out these beautiful stamps this way, too!

I held the spinner with a brad so it can spin!

...and of course, Unity always have the perfect sentiment to tie in everything together!

I hope that you liked my card today - 

and if you haven't signed up for SMAK yet -

here's the link!

This is the current one - 

isn't it so fun?

Oh, and I'm making a simple project using yesterday's FAB kit from SVG Cuts.

Have you seen it yet?

Doesn't this make you crave margarita?

I wish I can just sit out in the sun and chill all day.

Alright friends - 

gonna go enjoy my Saturday!

Have a beautiful weekend!

Happy Birthday Unity!!!

Did you all know that Unity turned the BIG 5 yesterday?

I've only been a design team member for only one year
(yes, it was just about this time last year I was thrilled to be announced!)
but have always been a big fan of Unity Stamps.

It is all because of all my Unity friends here that made this company such a success,

and wanted to thank each and every one of you :)

We're having a special hop today -

CELEBRATING YOU as a Unity friend,

introducing the all new monthly subscription - Layers of Life,

NEW Fashionista girl and Sassy Sentiment releases,

as well as a bit a{Bout} Unity releases.

Ooh, and a SALE you don't want to miss!

You should be arriving here from Shemaine's blog,

and here's a link for your reference.

Andrea Murdock - http://www.mystampingheaven.blogspot.com/

Eryn Hannig - http://vintageglamdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jen Erickson - http://shut-up-its-true.blogspot.com/

Jimmi Mayo - http://www.stampingwithjimmi.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado - http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Lisa Henke - http://www.mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

Robyn Weatherspoon - http://robynweatherspoon.blogspot.com/

Shemaine Smith - http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com/

Thienly Azim - YOU ARE HERE! :)

Jolande van Oosterhout - http://www.justjolande.blogspot.com/

Lisa Arana - http://dahlhouse-designs.com

Joslyn Nielson - http://hereiswhatido.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Muzzulin - http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com/

Erin Schreiner - http://www.erinleecreative.com/

Renee Aslette - http://www.reneeaslette.blogspot.com/

Make sure that you go and visit each one -

they have fabulous projects (I've seen some already and they're amazing!)

and 3 lucky winners that leaves some love will be be chosen to win $20 gift certificate to the store!

So... THANK YOU!

I appreciate YOU for stopping by here today and celebrating Unity 5th birthday with us!

I decided to stick to 'my style' and go with kraft/canvas look :)

The stamps are from: Note to Self, Note of Thanks and Book it.

Think it goes so well together!

I've seen this done already somewhere (so can't take a credit for it)

but I've always wanted to put a little paper coming out of the typewrite stamp!

Love the way it looks!

Next is the launch of the Layers of Life monthly subscription!

These stamps are amazing - perfect for card making, and mixed media projects -

created by our talented artista - Joslyn Nielson!

I made a card with it -

broke up the rulers in the background. :)

(used Carta Bella So Noted collection)

I stayed with the vintage look of the stamp by distressing each of the layers :)

This is a MONTHLY membership and for $11.99 (includes shipping in US)  -
you get something amazing sent right to your door!

 Click here for more info!

Next up is the FASHIONISTA girls and SASSY sentiments release!

This card is probably my FAVE project for today and so excited to share!

She's smokin' isn't she?

I knew that my October Afternoon Sasparilla papers would be perfect for this

(can't wait until Carta Bella Giddy Up is in my hands)

and this SVG Cuts kit totally helped me make this card!

(Got the uneven background cut, horseshoe and the star badge)

I think that I can now say that I'm 'comfortable' with my Copics...

Being on the Unity DT has allowed me to 'explore' another side of my creativity...

I never imagined that I'd be using Copics a few years ago!

Lastly, but not least -

I wanted to share this current week's Stamp of the Week!

Click here to sign up (if you're interested!)

I just love these little bread tags - so much that you can do with them!

For mine - I created a birthday tag!

Layered with tons of goodness from Maya Road and My Mind's Eye :)

It's actually super cute to see this in person.

Now, all I need is to fill it with a gift inside, so I can give it to someone special!

Here's the image for {a bit about} stamps -

LOVE LOVE LOVE these, and just didn't get enough time to play!

Alright - that's it for today... but don't for get about the amazing sale going on today!

EVERYTHING Is 50% off 

AND

 you get a free sentiment stamp for every $5 you spend, 

up to 10 stamps!

Okay, I know that's A LOT of info..

and don't want to 'keep' you all to myself...

so I should send you along to fabulous Jolande van Oosterhout! 

Have a beautiful day!

We all SCREAM for ICE CREAM!

It feels so weird to be making this while it's snowing outside, but hey -

one can dream of summer, right?

Yeah, it's May in Calgary, and BRRR... 

I've got a tank top, with a layered shirt over it, a cardigan...

still feels chilly at home!

Anyway - 

I recently saw a project challenge over at Carta Bella using the Cool Summer collection.

I don't usually enter challenges, 'cause

1. I don't get enough 'extra' time to play other than my DT commitments

2. I just don't like losing! :) HA!

But hey - I had these papers and just shouted out to me...

"Make me an ice cream truck!!!"

So yeah, that's just what I did.

Mary from SVG Cuts made the cutest ice cream truck file last year, 

and been itchin' to make one.

... and here's my version!~

Cute, right? 

It's the file and the papers that does it.

I made a little stand up sign, too!

Those Epiphany Epoxy circle shapes were perfect to make them look like candy!

I have them on the 'headlights' as well, but it's hard to see...

I just love adding pinwheels to my summery projects... 

so simple to make and adds so much!

You see the wheels?

In the original file, the tires are just glued on...

but I KNEW that my kids would want this truck to move.

MOVE FAST.

So, before I sealed off the bottom, I made holes at the sides, 

inserted a thin wooden dowel and attached the tires on them.

... and here's the back...

Please don't go.

I need another fudgesicle!!!

So you like?

I wish that I had enough time to make little ice cream cones that are also in the kit...

but just didn't have enough time today!

Here's the collection that I used - Ice Cream Birthday SVG Kit.

Oh, and don't forget to pick up the free file of the week as well - 

AND!!!

Looks like my Mother's Day SVG Cuts project is going up tomorrow 

and I can't wait to share!!!

AND!!!

We are also celebrating Unity's 5th Birthday TODAY - 

and we're having a huge blog hop tomorrow!

I've got 4 things to share, so yeah,

come on back here tomorrow!

Lots to share!

Have a beautiful day!