CRACK - The Sound of Glass Breaking - HIP HOP

Good morning and good day!  If you're here for the UNITY and IPPITY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT / KID's CRAFT HIP HOP  - WELCOME!

CHECK the Unity Blog for NEW NEW NEWS - something about Webster's Pages???

Christmas is getting closer and closer....can you feel it in the air?  I thought I saw snow today (just a tiny bit).  I was so "in the mood" that I created 2 projects for you today using the NEW Jillibean Soup holiday set called "Jolly Good Fun".

Here is my FIRST CRACK at this ornament (ha ha - pun totally intended!)

And here is my second attempt, I switched out the Faux Snow for plastic pebbles - they remind me of SNOWBALLS - and match the mittens and sentiment!  I stamped on a piece of acetate with Staz-on and colored it with Copic marker.  I made sure to punch a hole in the top of the acetate so that it would hang (with the twine).  The ribbon is meant to be a scarf.  I hot glued pom pom ribbon on the ends.

Supplies:

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (Jolly Good Fun)

Ribbon: May Arts

Adhesive: Glue Arts Glue Gun, Adhesive Squares

Twine: The Twinery

Markers: Copic

 Ink: Tsukineko Staz-on

AND here is my second ornament.  I was cleaning the house and was planning on chucking this, but thought - MAYBE I could re-purpose this someday.  Little did I know that it would be so soon!

Here is the original:

And here is the NEW ONE!

Supplies:

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (Jolly Good Fun)

Adhesive: Glue Arts Glue Gun, Adhesive Squares

Twine: The Twinery
Paint: Shimmerz (Tickle Me Turquoise)
Markers: Copic
Glitter Glue: Stickles by Ranger
Faux Snow & Glitter: Art Glitter Institute
Ink: Stewart Superior
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Cardstock: Core'dinations
Paint: Gesso
Other: Sealent Spray, chipboard snowflake


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UNITY IS GENEROUS!
Unity is giving away this Donna Downey stamp set to one commentor on this post today.

FREE TO BE:

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ARE YOU A KIT CLUB MEMBER?
If not, here is a look at the NOVEMBER Kit of the Month 8.5 x 11 Sheet of Rubber "Picture Perfect" by UNITY:

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SPLITCOAST STAMPERS - CHAT!

Did you know that a whole lot of chatting is going on?  Don't forget to join us at Splitcoast Stampers (in the Unity forum) for chatting and giveaways - these awesome stamp prizes just pop up when you least expect it!  You just need to be there, get to know Unity a little better, and be there to win them.

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Now it's time to hop on over to Jessica's blog to see what Festive Project she has whipped up for us today...

Jessica Diedrich

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Thanks for visiting today!

You Should Know!

At Unity, there is an awesome SALE!

Best of all - anything you buy is FREE SHIPPING (USA & Canada).  Now is the time to buy ladies if you've been waiting.

No 1:

DEAL OF THE DAY! "Holiday Stamp Bundle"

$25 for BOTH of these Holiday Stamp Sets

FYI - these are BRAND NEW Jillibean Soup Stamps!

No 2:

Samantha Walker Holiday Stamps are On Sale

No 3:

Melody Ross Brave Girl Boots is On Sale

No 4:

Free Itty Bitty Stamp (purchases over $25)

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For some awesome news, Webster's Pages has teamed up with Unity!  Doing my happy dance!  The stamps are coming tomorrow!

Stay tuned, you're in for a treat tomorrow with some festive projects!

New Store Kit from UNITY!

And what Mother wouldn't love this one!  Instead of scrapping about my Mom, who just took off to England for 6 months - I decided to scrap about being a Mom, to my little William who will be 1 year old very soon.  I can't believe it has been a year.

A Mother's Love and Wishes & Kisses

(Available in Stores)

My sister, Julie Johnson of Vine Images, took this image and I had it printed because I loved this little face, even when he cried.  So cute huh?  I bought that hat from The Children's Place, one of the only things I bought for William before he came into this world.

Have a wonderful Saturday!

I AM SEEKING - Color Combos Galore #166

The colors are gorgeous this week!  A beautiful blue, a soft orange, white, and a soft green/khaki.  I used some photo chips from DARKROOM DOOR as a backdrop to these beautiful colors.  That is ME, rare, that I have a photo of myself, especially a candid one.  My husband's brother snapped this shot, printed it, and gave it to me.

Here is Inspiration Board #166:

I used a mix of Unity Stamps for this one, the SHE saying, the TRUTH bird, and the I AM SEEKING.

I used some older Basic Grey rub-ons, that I was always meaning to use, but could never find the right project.  The text is a rub-on.  I used Key Lime Shimmerz Paint and Sunset Strip VIBEZ (that nice bright orange).  I have always wanted a nice bright orange spray, and this is it!

Here is this awesome truth bird, I stamped it once on the paper, and stamped again on a blue paper, and cut only part of it out, and glued it on top.  Then came the Shimmerz Paint (Key Lime).

USED ON THIS LAYOUT:

Thanks for stopping by!

Hip Hop Christmas! Dec. 24

Good morning and good day!  If you're here for the UNITY and IPPITY CHRISTMAS HIP HOP  - WELCOME!

Can you believe that Christmas is creeping up on us already!

TODAY, we are sharing our Journaling Christmas ideas.  I have for you, a special peek at my stocking!  It's the largest stocking I have ever had, and if I came across a larger one, I'd probably buy it!

"  STALKING SANTA"

I decided to journal about dec 24, because it is the same every year.  I place my HUGE stocking on the couch and wait for Mark to fill it, which is hilarious, because he takes it to heart that he has to fill this ENORMOUS thing.   I usually get lots of socks and even PJ's and slippers have fit in there.

I made some tags using Distress Ink, and I stamped on each of them.  This one uses the flower from the Nov. Kit of the Month.

This tag uses that cute couch!

And this tag uses one of the sentiments from the kit, and I couldn't resist using this single stamp called DO NOT OPEN.  I always break this rule.  ALWAYS.  I let the kids open one gift too on Dec 24th.  Usually new pajamas.

Here is a look at the NOVEMBER Kit of the Month  "Picture Perfect" by UNITY:

Picture Perfect stamps used:

- Couch

- Flower

- "some things" sentiment

- picture perfect

AND I used one of this cute Christmas stamp, called DO NOT OPEN:

REMINDER:

Did you know that a whole lot of chatting is going on?  Don't forget to join us at Splitcoast Stampers (in the Unity forum) for chatting and giveaways - these awesome stamp prizes just pop up when you least expect it!  You just need to be there to win them.

Now it's time to hop on over to Jessica's blog to see what Seasonal Goodness she has in store for today...

Jessica Diedrich

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Thanks for visiting today!

Stash to Treasure CLASS PEEKS!

I am TEACHING!

I am loving the album so far, made with the kit for my Stash to Treasure class that's coming up in December.  And the best part is, the subscription is only $5.00 for my class, as well as a class by Kinsey Wilson!  You can purchase the kit if you like, or use your own stash!

I will be creating 6 videos with photos on how to make and decorate an album from scratch!  I've created a digital download for you too which I hope you'll love!

 Here is a picture of the kit!  It is FILLED to the brim with Christmas goodness.

Hope you can make it!

Friday Update!

What's up?  So much!  I am ALMOST finished my craft room and it's so PERFECT for what I need. 

Meanwhile, back at camp, I have been busy creating.  Here is what's been going on.

STASH TO TREAURE CLASS

TODAY, I am working on my DECEMBER class for Stash to Treasure.  I am so excited about it, and you are going to love it!  It's a December Daily Album and it's made from scratch!  Here is a look at the kit, which is FOR SALE NOW.  Get is ahead of time, so that you can make it along with me starting Dec 1.

REMINDER - SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY:

Stash to Treasure is letting me give away 2 subscriptions for December 2010, which also includes teacher Kinsey Wilson.  I will choose 2 of my commenters in the month of November to receive a sub.

SHIMMERZ EDUCATION VIDEO

I had my first post as part of the Shimmerz Education Team this week!  I created a 2 part video called MESSY CIRCLES:

SIMPLY RENEE - ALPHAS and the JUMBO CLIP-IT-UP

This week, I had a post up at Simply Renee, showing my BEFORE and AFTER pictures of how I store my alphas.  Using the Clip-it-Up is SO much better and cleaner.

And here is the layout I made for the post!

I used Unity's NEW Kit of the Month for NOVEMBER.  Can you spot the stamps?

GLUE ARTS and The TWINERY

This week, we have teamed up with The Twinery and the girls have created some STELLAR projects.  It's worth a visit to the Glue Arts blog to have a peek.  I would also recommend becoming a follower over there, because there are ALWAYS giveaways and you would be IN THE KNOW.  Right now, there is a VOTING poll going on and they will pick 5 winners...read the blog for details.

Here is my 4 piece card set!  I made my own TWINE candies.  Wish they were edible.  The HOW TO will be up on the Glue Arts Blog.

COLOR COMBOS GALORE

A new color challenge has been posted at Color Combos Galore!  I didn't get a chance to play along this week, but the colors are beautiful.

Sheesh!  That's a lot of info!

Have  a great weekend!

Hip Hop Thursday! Some THANKSGIVING Table Decor.

Good morning and good day!  If you're here for the UNITY and IPPITY HIP HOP  - WELCOME!

TODAY, we are sharing THANKSGIVING TABLE DECOR that we've made with our Unity stamps!

I went with non-traditional Thanksgiving colors, just for a change.  I wanted to create something elegant and found the perfect My Mind's Eye paper for my cracker and place card.

Grateful For You Name Card and Cracker:

I used the NEW NOVEMBER Stamp n' Store Kit  "A Mother's Love" by UNITY (available in stores) for this project:

A Mother's Love stamps used:

- Large Flower
-Small Flower
-Framed Square

AND I used one of the sentiments from Simple Blessings:

REMINDER:

Did you know that a whole lot of chatting is going on?  Don't forget to join us at Splitcoast Stampers (in the Unity forum) for chatting and giveaways - these awesome stamp prizes just pop up when you least expect it!  You just need to be there to win them.

Now it's time to hop on over to Jessica's SPECTACULAR blog to see what she has in store for today...

Jessica Diedrich

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Thanks for visiting today!

36" Ribbon Organizer Review for YOU!!!

Over at the Simply Renee blog, they are showing this YouTube Video that I made of my NEW 36" Ribbon Organizer!  Wohoo!

IF YOU LEAVE A COMMENT ON SIMPLY RENEE's POST about the Ribbon Organizer - and they reach over 100 comments (1 per person), you could win one of your own!!!  A GREAT prize!

Good luck!

ADORE - CCG #163 and Unity's October Kit of the Month

How about some color inspiration?  This week's color combination at Color Combos Galore is simply awesome!  Feel free to join the group and share your creations!

Here is Unity's October 2010 Kit of the Month "Take Time to Laugh"!  Isn't is adorable?  I used the clouds backgrounder to make what looks like patterned paper for my layout.  I also used that cute sentiment "it's a beautiful day, don't let it get away".  If you want monthly kits from Unity, it's $26.00 a month for your subscription and comes with a full sheet of rubber (8.5 x11).  That's a whole lotta stamps!

ADORE YOUR HEART

Those cute stitched letters are PRIMA and the wood heart embellishment is OLD from We R Memory Keepers.  I like using my older stash!  Makes me feel good about finally using something that's just been collecting dust.

Stickles always make a good addition to any layouts!  I hand glittered the hearts to add some RED color to the title.



Bye for now!