This is my second post for my GIU week. If you are visiting the week of 10/21/2019- 10/25/2019 make sure to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win some goodies from Unity.
I've had a long standing love affair as I say, with Unity Stamps. I had purchased a few stamps at a rubber stamp convention several years ago and liked them but I fell in love with them in 2013, October of 2013. How can I pick an exact month and year? Well, Unity has always been a generous company and has always had these crazy ideas that giving away stamps is a good idea. (I don't disagree) But in 2013 while I was going through the worst time of my life, I won a stamp. I commented on a post and won. I am pretty sure it was before the GIU brilliance but it was a simple moment in time that created a customer for life.
For this project:
I used this stamp set, Marigold Whimsy
Designed by Angie Blom
You can find it here:
Marigold Whimsy
I created a very autumnal card using this set. I pulled my color pallet from some new papers I just purchased from Scrapping for Less, another small company worth a peek.
I used an older technique to create my focal image. Partial die cutting or selective die cutting. This young lady would not fit in my largest oval die but I wanted to use it, so I cut around the hat leaving a white border before die cutting. I also *gasp* hand cut the brown border because the white oval is my largest oval die. You don't need the latest and greatest to create something really special.
I also used the sentiment from the kit which is in a straight line. Instead of cutting my stamp I used simple masking to stack my sentiment on this adorable tag.
I also altered these adorable floral embellishments from Trinity Stamps so they were the same tone as my coloring and patterned papers.
I also added this adorable sweater printed banner in the top corner to fill the space visually.
Unity Stamp Co does this very cool thing each week where they give some of their awesome stamps away just for some comments... seriously! So, to participate, if you are here during the week of 10/21/2019 - 10/25/2019, just leave a comment, it is that simple.
To watch me make these cards, you can watch them be made on my YouTube channel by clicking here: Delaney Jane Cards
All items were purchased with my own funds.
Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’?
This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises.
Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com
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Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com
I love remembering the old techniques, you have done a great job with this one
ReplyDeleteThanks Glennis, I sort of feel like I was cheating the technique though. Her hat just barely didn't fit. A much cooler technique when things don't fit with a larger margin. But thank you so much for stopping by. -Renee'
DeleteLove the colors on your paper and so beautiful stamps
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! -Renee'
DeleteI love this card. All the detail you have added to the card and your coloring is fantastic
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, I really appreciate the compliment! -Renee'
DeleteI like your color scheme. It isn't all fall colors, which is different and nice!
ReplyDeleteSometimes adding a little something makes a huge difference. ;) -Renee'
DeleteVery nice. Love the colors used. Jogged my memory on some of the techniques that I have used in the past. TFS
ReplyDeleteYay! that was completely the goal with this one. I see all the designers moving toward pastes and alcohol inks and I wanted to reign it in and bring some old school back. -Renee'
DeleteWhat a beautiful fall card. I enjoyed watching your video with your techniques. I agree, the banner in the corner made a big difference in balancing out the colors. Would not have thought of that. Thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree, that little banner finished the card nicely. Thank you for watching the video and checking out my blog. -Renee'
DeleteThis is such a sweet design, lovely combo of papers paired with this sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andre, I appreciate that you enjoyed this card. -Renee'
DeleteWhat a great card! I love the colors and the design, and I enjoyed your video. Thank you for reminding me of the forgotten techniques.
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Wilma. I really love using the old tricks. -Renee'
DeleteThe colors you used in this card are great. The card came together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! I really enjoyed making this one... which I probably say about every card I make. ;) -Renee'
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ReplyDeleteWow, your coloring is fabulous! And I love all the gorgeous papers you've used here. It's a stunner!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Becca, I really enjoyed making this one. Warm and cozy and all Fall! -Renee'
DeleteOhhh... I love your card, Renee!! I thought I recognized those papers! 😉 Thanks for the shout-out for Scrapping for Less! ❤️ I love both of these family run companies so much!! Your coloring is fabulous and I love the whole design of your card!! ❤️
ReplyDeletelol, yes you do! These papers are so pretty. I know Unity has some papers now too and I will have to check them out but pairing the two family run companies together made my crafter heart happy! -Renee'
DeleteI love the colors and the partial die cutting. Some techniques are timeless, not old.
ReplyDeletetimeless is going to be my new answer when someone asks me how old I am! I love that lingo. -Renee'
DeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy! -Renee'
DeleteI have Marigold whimsy, you have inspired me to ink her up!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to see you post her all colored up. she was fun to color. -Renee'
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