It is already Day 4 of Growing in Unity. The week is flying by. Don't forget to leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win 25 Unity stamps. For more chances to win, comment on each of my GIU blog posts for this week.
Today I am featuring one of my favorite Unity Stamps, You Are Forever Beautiful, buy Angie Blom.
Angie is so talented; from florals to her Angie girls, bunnies to Butterflies, Angie's images are outstanding.
I decided to show you 3 ways to use this stamp (as I could not settle on any one way to use it), starting with the easiest and ending with the most involved.
I got out my Alcohol Ink Lift Ink and an alcohol ink panel that I had in my stash.
Using my MISTI, I stamped the image with the Lift Ink several times. Easy Peasy! I added a sentiment from the Lily Blossom set in gray ink and then die cut the panel with a scalloped rectangle die and popped the outer frame up with dimensional tape. Once again, I used sequins to finish the card. I was inspired by the book at The Library Challenge. I love the rich yet subtle colors of the cover.
Next up, I stamped the image in Versafine ink on water color paper and did some loose watercoloring.
I used my Arteza watercolor pens for this which made it super easy. As you can see, aside from the sentiment, everything else is the same as the first card. The sentiment is from Another Name for Love. I had a heck of a time photographing this card. Sorry for the two pictures.
I am linking this card up to Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge- Beautiful Blooms
Lastly, I did quite a bit of masking for this card, making it my most involved card.
I used a sketch from Sketch Saturday for this card. I simply turned the sketch upside down.
That's it for me today; I really appreciate you stopping by, and I appreciate all your support through commenting on my blog posts and in the Unity Show and Tell group. Stampers are the best!
Lee Ann
These cards are stunning. I love each one. I have never seen or tried alcohol lift must go looking to see how they do it. I love the first one it is so pretty
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! So pretty and another wonderful stamp!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely! Such different techniques!
ReplyDeleteThese are all just beautiful. It is one of my favorite images and i always love seeing how to use it in different ways.
ReplyDeleteI want to try the alcohol lift ink. Cards are stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work... I just finished making a card with this stamp yesterday!
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are absolutely beautiful!!! This is one of my favorite stamps and each of your cards is prettier than the next. Just amazing designs and great coloring. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThey are all gorgeous. I have never worked with alcohol lift or even inks so maybe I need to watch a video. The watercolors are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards! I love all of them. I just purchased an alchohol lift pad & am anxious to try it.
ReplyDeleteI’m loving all these different techniques and the looks they provide. It’s nice to see the way different coloring mediums come out on the same image. Thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous floral design! I am partial to your 3rd card since yellow is my favorite color, but all 3 cards are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful cards! You do an amazing cards.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I’m going to have to google alcohol lift ink😂
ReplyDeleteWow! Three stunning cards! All so different and fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI love your first card. It made my wish list grow. Then I saw your second card and I was amazed at its beauty. Then your third card with the roses in yellow I was blown away. You created 3 absolutely gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteI love how you did the background on your watercolor card. It just sets it off so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteEvery one if just beautiful. I love the way the alcohol lift ink pad works. I don't have it OR any alcohol inks, but I want to try it. Since I don't color much, the first card inspires me to try it!
ReplyDeleteThese are all amazing cards! Yes, I had to visit your blog to see how you did that first one. You inspire me to try new things! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Each card is beautiful! Such a lovely stamp set and you showcased it well in various colors! Pam Foy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I havent delved into the world of alcohol inks because I simply have so much craft supplies already that I need to use. Love your crafting style...😍
ReplyDeleteAll three of these cards are beautiful!!! I am in awe of your coloring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! ❤ Love how you demonstrated three different ways of using the same beautiful stamp. 🙂
ReplyDeleteWhoa!!! So so cool. I want to do a lift ink card soon. I have to get a few supplies before that. 😁
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors and techniques.
ReplyDeleteLee Ann your middle card is just absolutely amazing. That stamp set us s favorite of many and I love how you displayed 3 designs!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are all amazing! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love what you have done.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Sketch Saturday, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteI love all three of your cards. They are beautiful. It is really great to see the same image used in different ways!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteWow! 3 great ways to make this bloom beautiful.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love these cards. Thanks for showing 3 ways to use this stamp. You have been very busy this week!!!
ReplyDeleteAll three are wonderful! I'm in to water coloring so I really love that one!
ReplyDeleteStunning projects. I love how unique each project is using the same image. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful combination of colors and techniques!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp and I LOVE all 3 techniques you used. I think my favorite is the middle one - it just glows!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral cards and great techniques. Thanks for joining The Library.
ReplyDeleteAll your version of this cards are great! Love the techniques you used and you made me want to try them aswell!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp monday Challenge, and please forgive me for being so late in commeting your awesome project...but I have been w/o internet these weeks!
We all hope to see you playing with us again soon, xoxo Zoey
Fabulous cards! Jo x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, the colours are stunning
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