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!

Happy Spring! Swing Set Decor - SVG Cuts DT Project

Hello, it's FRRRRIDAAY!

Oh, so can't wait!

(Not that I 'work' but still so nice to sleep in a bit on the weekends!)

I get to share my latest SVG Cuts project with you all today!

For my project -

I wanted to show you how cool it is to 'alter' a file a bit,

to make something completely different!

Remember the 'base' file from the Ferris Wheel that Mary made?

Well, I just simply took that file,

and reworked the file a bit to make....

A SWING SET!

See, how it becomes totally something different?

Basically, the file was lengthened a bit and the inside 'triangle' shape was enlarged.

It's not a box, a card, a layout....

not particularly 'practical'...

but my kids loved this, and it was super fun to make!

Makes a fun little springy decor, too!

It was fun to also take so many collections to put together into a project!

WELCOME SPRING!

This cute stamp is from 'bunnies and blossoms' - also designed by Mary,

available at the Unity Stamp Company website!

You see the pleated grass?

It's easy!

Just take a simple strip of grass cut out and just fold it back and forth,

and adhere it on just like that!

(You can also place the pleated grass on a double sided adhesive to hold it together 

before placing it where you want to go!)

I don't personally care for ants,

unless they bring me flowers :)

Aren't these bugs adorable? 

It's hard to hate them when they are oh-so-cute!

I've used this branch in so many of my projects - 

it's so versatile and adds so much!

The swing is simple - 

just a 'paper slat' with jute twine tied around it!

Just this makes it so cute!

Now, if you look at the bee on the swing set rope, 

it's a fun addition, right?

But this brings me back a TERRIBLE memory for me...

I was about 4 when I just was able to get on the swing set by myself.

I was so proud, and wanted to show my grandma that I can do it.

I got on, and the instant moment I grabbed onto the rope,

OUCH!!!

There was a bee on the rope and I must've wrapped my little hands around it.

You can imagine how my rest of the day went!

I love adding the 'smallest' details onto my projects...

if you pay attention to the back - 

I've got pretty flowers blooming by the back fence.

Yes, even if it's a dandelion, it's still beautiful :)

...and here's a bunny enjoying the swing!

Luckily she sat on the right swing - 

otherwise, she would've been bitten by a bee!

That's it!

Here are all the collections that I used in my project:

Summer Street Carnival SVG Kit

 Easter Morning EggHunt SVG Collection

 April Avenue SVGCollection

 Strawberry Lane SVGCollection

 My Happy GardenHideaway SVG Collection

 Cheryl’s Cute BugsSVG Collection

and if you're interested in the full instructions and dimensions of the files I used - 

please go visit the SVG Cuts blog!

Oooh, and a few things - 

a new KIT just came out right now!

.... and I have ANOTHER SVG Cuts project done - 

and will have that posted SOON!

Lots of goodness coming your way!

Have a great weekend everyone!

HELLO SUMMER! (well, almost.)

Not quite, but I can so wish.

Actually in Calgary today - we're expecting some flurries... BRR!

Anyway - I'm sooo excited about the latest kit from SVG Cuts -

and I just had to make something right away!

Picnic basket (so excited about this one, too!), a gift bag, amazing cards ... and a rowboat.

A ROWBOAT? 

Well, wouldn't that have been a super amazing file to have when I was working on my pirate ship!

Anyway - I've always wanted to make a little SAILBOAT.

It just sounded so cute and would be something that my son would LOVE to see me make!

So... late last night,

I had the opportunity to play and made a little decor for his room.

Ta-da!

Do you like?

I used the Echo Park Paper Paradise Beach collection,

(I've been waiting for the perfect kit to come out, and I knew that this was the one!)

The rowboat file was made without any alteration or resizing,

except that I added a 'sail' with canvas, eyelets, wooden dowel and wire.

I just cut the fabric by hand -

measuring roughly 2" by 3" for the smaller one,

and 3" by 3" for the larger sail.

Then I was stumped.

How was I going to hold this wooden dowel into place without falling?

I then came up with the perfect solution!

I inserted my dowel into a wooden spool from Maya Road!

I was able to achieve this without it looking tacky...

Other options would've been to stick into a styrofoam?

Play-doh? Make a little box with holes just to hold it?

Nah.

Wooden spool was perfecto!

(I just love that added sandals stickers inside the boat!

Wish they were my sandals... would love to be in the sun)

The bottom base box was the box from here,

but you can pretty much use anything.

(I guess it would be practical to actually make a box that you can use as a gift,

but for this project - just wanted it to be a decor :)

I needed to add my fave jute twine somewhere in the project... :)

Using embellishment stickers are so much fun -

they all match with the collection, and everything just looks so cute!

I added some foam stickers to made the elements stand out :)

Anyway - hope you liked my quick project for today!

This is a super fun kit to play with -

PICNIC IN THE PARK.  

and why not get it when it's the free gift of the week!

 Coupon: FREEGIFT

and with purchase of $9.98 or more!

Have a beautiful weekend everyone!

May you get more sun than I do!

{be inspired} - Unity Challenge Hop!

Well, HELLO there, girls! (and boys!)

There's always lots going on over at Unity, and today, we're excited to start another

{be inspired} CHALLENGE!

You should be arriving here from Shemaine's blog, and here's the rest for your reference!

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

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

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

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

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

Thienly Azim - YOU ARE HERE

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

 MAKE SURE THAT YOU LEAVE SOME LOVE FOR YOUR CHANCE

 TO WIN SOME UNITY GIFT CERTIFICATES :)

Hope that many of you had a chance to participate last month -

I just popped in there few days ago,

and left some love :)

(would've LOVED to comment on them all as they were all so beautiful!)

Here's the INSPIRATION COLORS and SKETCH!

What pretty combination of greens and patterns, right?

So anything goes - make a layout, a card, mixed media canvas...

as long as you use UNITY STAMPS!

Click here for more info!

Wanna see what I came up with?

I actually found this to be pretty challenging for me -

I love to mix up colors, so sticking to greens and white/grey/black involved a bit of thinking :)

Anyway - here it is:

Fun, right?

I used the 'You are WORTH it!' stamp set - 

and created a little border using the tire tracks stamp!

The side borders are created with thin washi tape, 

and I added a wooden star on the gas pump,

another epoxy star - using Epiphany Crafts tool.

The rosette I think makes the card fun, 

as well as addition of frayed canvas fabric under the sentiment.

Alright - onto next thing!

We have a NEW APRIL SENTIMENT KIT!

It's a kit created to raise awareness for LUPUS - 

by offering hope and support to those who are fighting these issues. :)

You can still use the kit for anything else, too - 

lots of pretty stamps in there!

For those of you that are new- 

every month, there's a set of sentiments that you can purchase for $10 - 

BUT only for THAT month.

After that - it goes up to $26, so make sure you grab it!

The color purple is the awareness color for Lupus, 

and decided that it'll be cute to take those H.O.P.E. tiles

to make a 'scrabble' board card.

Again, I don't usually focus on one color for my card - 

but it's simple and cute!

I even make scrabble tiles for these letters using files from this kit.

The background is actually a crossword file from here.

(I just took a little section from it)

Lastly, but not least, 

I used another sentiment from that kit, 

and created a little spring gift box!

Isn't the sentiment pretty?

I love the sweet pastel colors in this Echo Park Sweet Day kit.

Oh, do you see that lovely flair? 

It's from my friend, Tamara's shop!

I love this gift box - 

it has scalloped edges and it's perfect to put in a pair of gloves, or...

my hubby says 'CRICUT CARTRIDGE!'

Sure enough - I tried it - fits perfectly.

But come on - 

don't you agree that SVGs are better?

Maybe stick in an online gift card instead, so you can purchase the files? lol.

Regardless - it's a pretty box :)

So, what's the dealio with the sales this week?

PLUS - ALL JILLIBEAN SOUP stamps are also marked down 40% or more!

It's a crazy good deal, if you think about it!

That's it!

Thanks for stopping by here today - 

I'm sending you off to our fabulous Joslyn's blog!