Unity Thursday

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Hello friends and thanks for stopping by for today's Unity Thursday! Make sure are starting your blog tour at the Unity blog to find out all the Unity Thursday news. This week, just in time for your Holiday card making, itty bittys are on sale!! Whoop Whoop!



Today I am sharing some inspiration with the new Kit of the Month


Oh Christmas Tree





When I saw this kit, I immediately wanted to create with the snowflake ornament. I thought it would be fun to stamp the images on vellum paper. I didn't use any special ink except for regular die ink (I use Versafine black onyx) and just let it dry for about 15 mins.




The fun part of using vellum paper is that you can put pattern paper behind it for nice backgrounds. I added some Stickles and ribbon to dress up the image.

For the next card I wanted to keep it CAS. I used kraft paper and a Spellbinder die to cut a window for the image stamped on vellum paper. I added some Stickles to make the pine cones sparkle.

The Sentiment from a past Jillibean Soup set paired with the twine and bow finished the card nicely.

Give stamping on vellum a try, I think you'll really enjoy the results! Now I am sending you onto Thienly's blog where I am sure you are in for a fantastic treat!


48 comments:

Rachel said...

lovely cards. the vellum looks awesome!

Cynthia said...

Lovely cards, Shemaine.

Anonymous said...

Oh WOW! I love both of your cards but I especially love the pine cones. What a brilliant idea. I love that you showcased it like that. And if you wanted snow then you could put white instead of green. TFS Hugs~Patti

Kris said...

These are beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration using the new KOTM. I can't wait to get one.

Sue D said...

wonderful cards with these stamps!

Julie Odil said...

Great cards. I really like the pine cones!

Donna Mack said...

Great inspiration with the new KOM!!!! Thank you!!!

Lisa Angela said...

I love using Vellum...thanks for the ideas! Fantastic work!

Natasha said...

Great cards sweetie, love these stamps. TFS. Hugs xNx

Denise Bryant said...

Love the new KOM and your beautiful cards! The pine cones are so pretty and the snowflake ornament is lovely!

Toni K said...

Beautiful cards! TFS!

Gossip Girl said...

OMG the kit from Unity looks so irresistible. Gotta have. Hope to win the give away. :)

Barbara said...

What a fun new set of stamps and boy did you show them off well with these cards. Love that snowflake ornament and the pine cone card has such a clean and simple feel. Love them both.

Gaylynn said...

It's always nice to see how you use the kits. I'm so impressed by your creativity. Both of these are stunning. :)

Amy Martin said...

Your cards are amazing. I love how you highlighted both of the stamps. The pine cone one is so neat. Great job.

Becky said...

Great card ideas !

CaffeinatedPapercuts said...

Ooo, pretty! Love the vellum, makes me want to pull mine back out.

Pam said...

Awesome kotm, and your cards really shows off the stamps, love the sparkle!

michib said...

Gorgeous cards! I am drooling over that kit (so many Christmas card ideas) and I can't wait for it to arrive :)

Dawn said...

Lovely cards!

Scrappin' Diva said...

Love the cards! Especially your ornament card!

Emily H said...

Love this KOM. Fabulous cards!!

Guild Master Crystal said...

Beautiful cards! This KOTM almost makes me want to sign up...too bad shipping is a little much :(
I really like what you've made with it though!

Ruby said...

Beautiful cards. Love the kit.

Karen (karey2005) said...

Beautiful creations! Love those pine cones and the simplicity of both cards :)

Rachel B said...

Oh my. The stickles on the pine cones is perfect! Love both cards!

Lucy E. said...

Very pretty cards! I love the stamping on vellum and I will try it :-)

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love ow you colored the pine cones. Fabulous projects.

cghundley said...

Both cards are
so inviting and
lovely.
Carla from Utah

Kris B said...

Beautiful cards! I really love the snowflake ornament on vellum! TFS

Linda said...

very neat cards. But the joy one is my favorite one.

EstherT said...

Your cards rock ... CAS cards make me happy!

Kassi said...

Those are beautiful! I LOVE the pinecones!

Dawn Louise said...

perfect holiday cards and a nice reminder about vellum I often forget about it x

JPScraps said...

These cards are beautiful! love the new KOM

Jnett said...

Love these hops, such great inspiration. Great job.

Angeline Choo said...

This new kit is definitely a must have! Love both your cards

Dawn Fields said...

Love both cards, especially the Christmas Blessings one!

craftymom205 said...

Great cards. Really like the second one.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Gwen said...

Especially love the pine cones! I'll have to give vellum a try!

Miwa said...

Oooh, I liked how you used those rubber stamps, very cool!

jennifer mitten said...

I love what you did with these stamps - I couldn;t tell the second one was pine cones when I got my KOTM....

Jessica Yoder said...

These are great!!! Lovely cards

Noelle Reese said...

I love both cards! I have a whole pack of velum and I never think to give it any love I need to use it up!

Shannon said...

Lovely cards! I haven't stamped on Vellum in ages - thanks for the inspiration.

Emily said...

Cute for. Christmas! !!

Sam said...

Beautiful cards, I love the pinecones.

Trish Molnar said...

Beautiful cards! Awesome stamp set!

 
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