Thursday, March 14, 2013

Hopping along with the Unity March Challenge

Good morning! I am so excited to share a SUPER special post with you today! Today is the start of the new Unity Stamp Company March Monthly Challenge - and I am still somewhat speechless to have been invited to hop along with the Unity Design Team this month! Eeek! There are also two new Phyllis Harris stamps that are being released that we got to play with - I always LOVE every stamp that Phyllis Harris releases with Unity - and these are no exception!

You should have arrived here from the amazingly talented Laurel - if not, check out the entire line-up at the bottom of this post so you don't miss a thing! And...without further ado, here is the new challenge inspiration for the month:


I made 3 projects to share today - the first one is using the card sketch and one of the past Stamp of the Week sets called Precious Things and some pattern paper from a couple new Crate Paper 6x6 paper pads - DIY Shop and Maggie Holmes - the tag is from the same Maggie Holmes collection. There is some October Afternoon velvet scallop ribbon, some pretty gold May Arts ribbon, and a bit of jute twine as well. I lightly inked the edges with some distress ink.
Next up - here are the DARLING new Phyllis Harris sets! LOVE them both!



My next card uses the first one of these - I love this image so much - I think it reminds me of my two daughters! I colored it softly with Copics using the color inspiration for the challenge, layered with some pattern paper from Glitz Designs Uncharted Waters 6x6 paper pad, and added a bit of jute twine and a button.
And here is my card using the second set. I also colored it in with Copic makers using the challenge colors as inspiration, then layered on some American Crafts and Basic Grey pattern papers - tying some crinkle ribbon under the image layer. I added the sentiment on top, with a tiny Tim Holtz paper clip. 
Thanks so much for stopping by today to share this fun experience with me! Hope to see you again soon! You're next stop on the hop is the ever fabulous Erin - head over there next to see what she has waiting for you!

Here is the entire blog hop line-up in case you get lost along the way:



49 comments:

  1. the new stamp sets are simply gorgeous!! Love your cards :)

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  2. I'm loving these new Phyllis Harris stamps. You used them beautifully!

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  3. Congratulations!!!! You picked the best sentiments for these designs. Love them. Makes me want to go shopping, lol. Gorgeous cards. :)

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  4. wow those are just amzing I like the spring looks!

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  5. Congrats on being asked to join as a guest blogger .. and I can see why they asked as your three card creations are absolutely delightful!

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  6. Absolutely love your cards....such soft and pretty coloring.

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  7. Both cards are lovely. I like the soft and pretty colours.

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  8. Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. oooo! what a beautiful post! love the firs one.....those papers are perfect with the stamps you used. love the Phyllis Harris cards, too. beautiful colors and papers!

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  10. Love all the cards Heather, beautifully done!

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  11. Love all the cards... And the new release from Phyllis Harris is so beautiful..

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  12. Your cards are just stunning! I love all of them! So happy that you joined in on the hop today!

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  13. LOVE your, cards! Your coloring is so pretty!

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  14. Your cards are wonderful ... the little girls stamps and the way you colour them is breathtaking!

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  15. Congrats on your guest designer spot at Unity! I really love all of your cards and your coloring on the Phyllis Harris girls is stunning!

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  16. busy girl! Congrats on your guest designer spot {so jealous!} Your cards are all so beautiful! I'm loving those new PH stamps :)

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  17. Pretty cards! Love the coloring on your 2 PH cards!

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  18. Beautiful cards! I really love the last one! Love this image and you colored it wonderfully! Pretty two ribbon bow! TFS God bless!!

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  19. Just GORGEOUS!! Every single one of these cards ... I love them all!!

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  20. All three of your cards are gorgeous

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  21. Congrats on being a guest!! You did them proud! All of your cards are beautifully done.

    Have a blessed day!

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  22. Congrats on your Guest Design assignment! You have created three lovely creations. It will be hard to resist these new P.H. sets!

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  23. Love how you used that little paper clip on the last card :)

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  24. WOW!! Love your cards, but especially those beautiful Phyllis Harris ones! I am so tempted to buy these images but I don't know how to get skin tones!

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  25. Such great designs!!!! Love the spring colors!!!!

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  26. Beautiful Cards!!

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  27. Very cute cards!!! I love your coloring!

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  28. I love how you coloured the P.H stamps, such sweet cards!!!

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  29. Great cards! The bird patterned paper is awesome!

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  30. Such pretty cards Heather..absolutely stunning!
    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Hugs,
    Riti
    alilpieceofheaven17.blogspot.in
    ritibanka@gmail.com

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  31. Love Phyllis Harris of course but the first card is amazing.

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  32. You make such pretty cards! I love them all!

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  33. Love the way you used the stamps,such fun colors too!

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  34. Hi Heather! Your cards are Amazing!! Love, LOVE all of them!! So bright and cheery, and great designs. Well done!! {hugs}

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  35. Your cards are wonderful, especially the ones with those new Phyllis Harris images, wow wow wow on the coloring!

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  36. Wow..your cards are so pretty. Wonderful coloring too.

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  37. Great projects and awesome job on your coloring! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Very pretty cards! Love the sentiments you chose to enhance the stamped images!

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  39. LOVE the colors of your first card! all card are great...love the designs!

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  40. Wow! Lucky you! Lovely cards as always! Your coloring is awesome!

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  41. Oh yes, I have already commented on these beautiful cards on the Unity {show and tell} page but they are definitely worth exclaiming over again! Gorgeous colours and colouring, the ribbons are so pretty and of course, the Unity images you chose are the crowning glory!

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