Sunday, January 18, 2015

Growing in Unity Gals Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the GIU Gals Blog Hop!!


We are so happy you can join us today.

You should have arrived here from Unity Stamp Co. blog
If you didn't, then head over there so you don't miss a thing. 
I am the first one on the hop after Unity.

 I was so excited when I got the email from Maria and asked to be apart of this hop.  
It is a great privilege and so much fun to create using Unity stamps.
And I love their stamps so much.
Today a few of us ladies from the Nov/Dec Gals got together to create for you using
The Angie Girls Stamps by  Angie Blom

These are Beautiful stamps, so unique and wonderful to color.
Angie Blom did a amazing job with these images.
If you haven't heard of them yet then make sure you see all the creations today 
and then head over the Unity's store here.

Make sure you hop over to each stop on the hop to see all the creativity all of us have in store for you
We all hope to inspire you with our creations.
And what is a hop without a giveaway...
That's right there will be a prize 
so make sure you comment on each stop for your chance to win
2 Angie Girls stamps from Unity Stamp Co.
Woot! Woot!


Today I am using September Girl for my projects.
And it was a perfect selection since I was born in September.

Here is my first project:


I started out stamping my Angie Girl in gray using Color box Mixed media Ink
I then started coloring my image.
Now I used mostly coloring pencils for my image since I am still learning about copics.
I decided to use So Core'dinations paper so I can sand it and distress it.
My background is Crate paper 6x6 Kiss Kiss
And I topped it off with a little Gold mesh ribbon
I stamped right on top of my paper the Let's Celebrate with pie sentiment.
I have really liked this new to me technique of stamp on pattern paper.
It sure has really looked neat every time I have done it.

For my 2nd Project I wanted to try something a little different.
Here is my card....


I stamped the image in white using Tsukineko archival ink.
The first time I started to color the image didn't turn out so well because it is really hard to see the lines.
But I stamped it again to re-try it and I think it came out pretty well.
I used water color pencils for around the image so it didn't fall into the background too much.
I used Core'dinations paper again and sanded it to bring out the white.  
I then went back over it with white and black Gelato's to darken the paper some.
I switched up and used the Give thanks Sentiment this time,
added some ribbon from my stash as well as separated the image with Darice Hemp cord
and added a flower from Prima to top it off.

I hope I have inspired you today with my projects.
But the fun doesn't stop here.  There are 8 more ladies to visit on this Hop.

Your next stop is the wonderful and talented........ Marilyn

Here is the line up if you get off track:
The Hop will START at the Unity blog then go from there.
Giveaway:  Make sure you comment on all the blogs on the hop to be in the chance to win,
one lucky winner will win
2 Angie Girl Stamps by Angie Blom from Unity.

Thanks for stopping by and come back soon.
If you were inspired by my projects today
Make sure you follow so you dont miss a thing.
Plenty of exciting things coming soon.

HUGS
Amy



Products used:
September Girl by Angie Blom from Unity
Versa Fine Onyx black ink
Color box-Mix'd Media Ink Pewter
Tsukineko Moonlight white
Core'dination cardstock Pastels & Impressions
Core'dination sanding block
Crate Paper 6x6 paper Kiss Kiss
Gelato's - black & white
Darice bamboo cord
Prima flower
Arist's Loft-watercolor pencils
Faber Castell- Paper crafter crayons, Pitt Pastel pencils, Art grip color pencils, Pitt Artist pen S
Cold mesh ribbon
scrapbook adhensive E-Z dots mini

48 comments:

  1. I like the stamping with the gray. Looks so unique. TFS

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  2. A different approach to the colors for spring. I really love this combination. I will have to try it! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Love your coloring! I have done a lot of coloring with pencils and have just started using Copics in the last six months or so. I don't consider myself to be very artistic, but I have the hang of my Copics. I took the Online Card Class for Copic markers and it was incredible. It is still available as a self-paced class if you are interested. For me it was $30 something well spent. As well as you color with pencils, I am sure you would catch right on.

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  4. Lovely images and wonderful soft coloring. Love how you paired her up with the sandable Core cardstock. Your added touches of ribbon or flower are perfect.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  5. Wonderful cards, love the coloring and the layout. I'm your newest follower.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. Great coloring! Love how different you made the girls look. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  7. Really pretty cards and coloring! The grays and pinks on the white stamped image look really cool!

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  8. Love your cards - who wouldn't love a pretty Angie Girl holding a pie:-)?

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  9. I like your idea of using pencil crayons. You've motivated me to give it a try!

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  10. Beautiful art work! The one who receives your cards will be very fortunate snd happy. Love them and Angie's girl!

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  11. Wonderful cards and techniques, love how you used stamping on pattern paper too :)

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  12. Loved the soft muted colours you chose. Angie girls are my favourite!!

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  13. Sweet! Thx for the tip on stamping in gray... I wouldn't have thought of it!

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  14. Great cards. I've not tried stamping in white and then building color from there. Like the effect and will have to give it a try.

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  15. Fabulous cards and technique! Thank you for sharing ♥

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  16. What great cards! Thanks so much for being a GIU gal and being a part of the blog hop!

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  17. Cute cards - love the soft colors and the textured paper.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  18. I love the colors on your girls. Soft and wonderful! Isn't the versatility of the white core card stock great! Beautiful work.

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  19. Loved what you did with the gray--so awesome!

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  20. Lovely cards. September girl is very sweet. Hugz

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  21. Both cards are lovely!
    Beautiful stamp set.
    Carla from Utah

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  22. These are gorgeous, thank you ❤️❤️

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  23. They are both great thanks for sharing

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  24. Both are very pretty! The first one is my favorite.

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  25. What beautiful cards! I love that stamp.

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  26. Great cards. I find myself becoming more and more addicted to the "Girls." Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  27. Just hopping through, love your work.

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  28. Very cute cards. Like the stamping with gray!

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  29. Great cards--I like the different ways you colored this Angie girl.

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  30. Wonderful cards! I never would have thought of stamping with white ink. Very interesting and I will have to try it!

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  31. Great cards, I especially love the one that you stamped with white!

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  32. I never think to stamp images like this on grey or white. They turned out great!

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  33. Two super cards, both so different

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  34. FABULOUS pair of cards Amy!!!
    LOVE the combination of pretty textures and colouring!!! I haven't tried Copics yet, I'm still using pencils, hoping to practice more with watercolour pencils this year :)
    CONGRATULATIONS on being part of this Unity Blog Hop!!!

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  35. Wonderful coloring of your girl. I love the gold texture you added to the first card.

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  36. Love the techniques you used--they are new to me! Both cards are gorgeous!

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  37. Both cards are very pretty! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  38. Both of these are nice with that wonderful stamp. :)

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  39. Love the Angie girls and how you got the different looks with the stamp. Great job!

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  40. What a lovely card! Love the way you did your coloring in!!
    xox

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