Thursday, April 18, 2019

Growing In Unity- 1 image 3 Ways

Hello, Hello!

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.

I really love how this turned out. I masked the lower portion of the image off each time I stamped.  The sentiment panel hides all of the 'unfinished' images.  The images are colored with Copics and the sentiment, which is from the Girl Truly Sentiment Set, is heat embossed in gold. I embellished the card with gold thread, and of course, sequins.

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

42 comments:

  1. 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

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lovely! So pretty and another wonderful stamp!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Simply lovely! Such different techniques!

    ReplyDelete
  4. These are all just beautiful. It is one of my favorite images and i always love seeing how to use it in different ways.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I want to try the alcohol lift ink. Cards are stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Beautiful work... I just finished making a card with this stamp yesterday!

    ReplyDelete
  7. WOW! 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!

    ReplyDelete
  8. They 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!

    ReplyDelete
  9. What gorgeous cards! I love all of them. I just purchased an alchohol lift pad & am anxious to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I’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.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Gorgeous floral design! I am partial to your 3rd card since yellow is my favorite color, but all 3 cards are just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Absolutely gorgeous! I’m going to have to google alcohol lift ink😂

    ReplyDelete
  13. Wow! Three stunning cards! All so different and fabulous!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I 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.

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love how you did the background on your watercolor card. It just sets it off so beautifully!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Every 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!

    ReplyDelete
  17. These 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!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Wow! Each card is beautiful! Such a lovely stamp set and you showcased it well in various colors! Pam Foy

    ReplyDelete
  19. Beautiful 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...😍

    ReplyDelete
  20. All three of these cards are beautiful!!! I am in awe of your coloring!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Gorgeous cards! ❤ Love how you demonstrated three different ways of using the same beautiful stamp. 🙂

    ReplyDelete
  22. Whoa!!! So so cool. I want to do a lift ink card soon. I have to get a few supplies before that. 😁

    ReplyDelete
  23. Very pretty colors and techniques.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Lee Ann your middle card is just absolutely amazing. That stamp set us s favorite of many and I love how you displayed 3 designs!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Wow! These are all amazing! Just stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Beautiful! Love what you have done.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Sketch Saturday, good luck!!! Amy DT

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love all three of your cards. They are beautiful. It is really great to see the same image used in different ways!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Wow! 3 great ways to make this bloom beautiful.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  30. Wow, I love these cards. Thanks for showing 3 ways to use this stamp. You have been very busy this week!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. All three are wonderful! I'm in to water coloring so I really love that one!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Stunning projects. I love how unique each project is using the same image. Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  33. Very beautiful combination of colors and techniques!

    ReplyDelete
  34. I love this stamp and I LOVE all 3 techniques you used. I think my favorite is the middle one - it just glows!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Beautiful floral cards and great techniques. Thanks for joining The Library.

    ReplyDelete
  36. All your version of this cards are great! Love the techniques you used and you made me want to try them aswell!!!
    Thank 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

    ReplyDelete
  37. Gorgeous cards, the colours are stunning

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and leaving your encouraging comments!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...