I don't know if I'm being wise, but it's something that I must believe in...and it's there when I look in your eyes...

Happy Sunday, everyone! I had a moment of quiet while doing laundry, and the boys are at a friend's house playing, so I thought I'd pop in and post a quick card.

I made this one a while back, but had hoped for it to get picked up for publication. I haven't heard back, so you guys win! *wink*

I fell madly in love with the Love in the Air set from Unity the second I saw it. I actually made this the day I got the set in the mail. There's nothing better than getting new stamps in the mail, and going straight in to ink them up!

This is a clean and simple card...super easy. I stamped the balloon in Memento Black ink and colored it with Copic markers. I then cropped the image, but cut around the balloon so it sticks up over the edge. Then I added the sentiment and a thicker black mat. For the background, I stamped the sentiment repeatedly on an angle in Versamark ink on Kraft cardstock. I love how this looks! A little red ribbon and Diamond Stickles finish it off.

Well, the dryer just buzzed, so I have to run...thanks for checking in on me today! Have a fabulous Sunday!

Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow...Don't get ahead, just jump into it...

Good morning, party people! Today is a fun day...it's time for the Unity Inspirational Blog Hop! I'm not supposed to be chatty, so here's my card...I am in love with it, and it took 15 minutes (GO ME!). Whatchathink?

 

Stamps: Leave a Trail (Unity Stamp Company)
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Ripe Avocado, Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Versamagic Jumbo Java (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Inkssentials Opaque White Gel Pen (Ranger), Dimensionals (SU)

The above quote is one of my all-time favorites! Another favorite is: 

"Those who hear not the music, think the dancers mad."

-Chinese Proverb

If you've just happened upon the blog hop, you can click HERE to start at the beginning.

Next stop on your way: Shemaine @ Scraptastic!

Have a fabulous day!

I need you like water, like breath, like rain...

Hey guys! I am the official worst blogger EVER. Seriously! I haven't had much time to stamp, much less blog! So sorry. I do have two peeks of a new release from Unity, which will be available tonight! I'm kinda partial to this set, called Flaunt it Chickie, cause it's the one I'm working with, but it's so stinkin' cute! Here's my card.

How cute is this??? That sentiment just cracks me up. I used Julee's Mojo Monday sketch from this week (I know! I did one!!), and I really like how it turned out. I also got to break out my new Forest Cuttlebug Embossing Folder...they came yesterday!! Yep, you guessed it. I ordered all of them. *grin*

Here's another peek from the same set. I broke out the Leafy Branch folder for this one.

I used last week's sketch challenge (I didn't mean to get that far behind!!). Look at that plumage! Here's a close-up.

I broke out the colored Stickles on this one...Waterfall, Fruit Punch, and Eucalyptus. I love how I can layer them over Copic Markers and it doesn't alter the color.

Stop by the member company forum on SCS tonight for the release party! Here are the deets:
PARTY TIME: 6-8 Pacific
7-9 Mountain
8-10 Central
9-11 EST
You know the drill, we're gonna chat, hang out, be silly, and try to talk Angela into giving away some free stamps (which is usually pretty easy, no?)! Can't wait!

Have a fabulous Wednesday!

Shake Your Tail Feathers Recipe:

Stamps: Flaunt it Chickie (Unity)

Paper: Fabriano Watercolor, Cool Caribbean, So Saffron, Basic Black, PTI White

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Accessories: Waterbrush & Reinkers, Liquid Pearls, Stickles, Corner Rounder, Stampamajig, Marvy Punches, Cuttlebug Forest Embossing Folder, Pop Dots, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, White Taffeta Ribbon

Hey Chickie Recipe:

Stamps: Flaunt it Chickie (Unity)

Paper: PTI White, Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Basic Black

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Stickles, Pop Dots, Black Pen, Cuttlebug Leafy Branch Embossing Folder, May Arts Ribbon, Bella Dots, Stampamajig

I gotta make my mark, gotta run it hard, I want you to remember me...

Hey guys, Happy Friday!! I had a fun night last night at the Texas Rangers ball game, and even saw Jeremy, Twilley, and Brian from the Bachelorette! Woohoo! But boy was it hot out there! UGH!

I have been working on this project for my Unity Inspiration Challenge all week, and just finally got it all put together. The minute I saw these birdies from Birds of a Feather, I knew I wanted to pair them with my Sweet Branch collection from Crate Paper. So the collection is the inspiration piece for the week!

Here's 1/2 of the set. I used the Large Square Scalloped Nestabilites to make notecards, and added some piercing details. The images are colored with Copic Markers, with a little Diamond Stickles for sparkle.

Here are the other 3 cards...I think this set will be a cute little gift. The sentiment is also from Birds of a Feather, and I used my Stampamajig to make sure they were lined up correctly.

I used six different strips of the Sweet Branch papers so each card would be different, but still coordinate. I really like how they turned out!

If you have time to play, please remember to use your keywords (UIC08, Unity) and link up to the Challenge thread so we can all check out your creations!

I hope you have a wonderful Friday! Make sure you come back tomorrow for a Sketch for You to Try!

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air...

Happy 4th of July, guys! I am about to run over to my mom's to swim and do fireworks, but I wanted to share the Friday Unity Inspiration Challenge with you first.

Last week during the Unity Release Party, Maggie was sketching out some ideas for layouts for the new releases she was ordering. I poked and prodded her to share them, so she decided to!! After getting her permission, I thought it would be fun to use these for the challenge this week1 Fun, huh?

Here are her three sketches to choose from.













Now, Sketch #1 and #3 were supposed to be rectangle cards, but somehow they morphed into squares when I saved them. If you like them square, though, feel free to keep them that way!

And here's my sample using Mix Up of Cuteness. Love this set!








Ok, the fam is dragging me away, so off I go! Don't forget to use the keywords UIC07 and Unity!

Stamps: Mix Up of Cuteness (Unity)

Paper: Regal Rose, Basic Black, PTI White

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Diamond Glaze, May Arts Ribbon, SU Gingham Ribbon, Bella Dots, Pop Dots, Marvy Punches, White Glaze Pen

And I get this feelin' if I held you tight, you'd be seein' his and hers buckles, boots, and spurs...

Happy Friday, guys! I'm excited...we're cookin burgers for lunch at the office! Is it lunchtime yet? *grin*

Being Friday, that also means it's time for me to issue another Unity Inspiration Challenge. This week I surfed Z Gallerie's website and found this gorgeous piece of artwork titled Caffe Biscotti.

This week, I took the inspiration piece more literal than I have others...it just depends on how I'm feeling that night. I really loved the piece the way it was and didn't want to stray too far! Here's my card using Unity's Kit of the Month for June, Bliss and a Birdie.

For the main panel, I stamped Bliss in Chocolate Chip ink on Pearlized Cream paper (so it's nice and sparkly!!) and sponged the edges. Then I used the Cracked Glass Technique to give it that vintage look. I really like how it turned out, even though it's not my usual style.

I hope you have time to play along this week. I'd love for you to play even if you don't have Unity Stamps (yet!). Don't forget to use the keywords: UIC06, UNITY so I can see all of your gorgeous creations. Have a wonderful Friday, and stay tuned for a Sketch for You to Try tomorrow!!

Stamps: Bliss and a Birdie (Unity), Carte Postale (SU)

Paper: Pearlized Cream, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Versamark

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Clear EP, Bella Pearl Flatbacks, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Sponges, Ribbon (Joann)

In your eyes, I see the doorway to a thousand churches, in your eyes the resolution of all the fruitless searches...

It's almost that time....for the Unity Release Party! Ok, well not almost. But it's closer than it was yesterday! *grin* It starts at 8 PM Central tonight, so be there or be square!

I can show you the full card (since I finished it) that I gave you a peek at yesterday.
I used the ice cream cone stamp from the new release called Mix Up of Cuteness. This is such a fun kit! It's not all ice cream themed, but I promise you will love it. All the images can be colored (or paper pieced, if you prefer), and they're a little smaller in size than Unity's normal stamps. This card measures 4" square, so that will give you some idea of the size.

I stamped the ice cream cone 3 times on hot press watercolor paper (it's sooooo smooth!!). One is the base image, one layer for the cone, and the last for the ice cream, fudge, and cherry on top! Lots of dimensionals gave their lives for this card. I think it was worth it in the end, though. *wink*

The sentiment is from another new kit called Jolly Little Winter, and is actually part of the word "Chilly." The word "just" is handwritten. I thought it was a fun little sentiment for the ice cream.

The next project I did used some of the images from Jolly Little Winter. I used the dancing penguin (doesn't he remind you of Happy Feet? so cute!), masked him, and then stamped the rolling hills on both sides of him.
Inside this little tin is a pair of warm, fuzzy socks to keep warm. I thought it would be a cute gift for a stocking or something like that. This is a nugget tin, so again that will give you an idea of the stamp size.

The sentiment is also from the Jolly Little Winter kit, I just stamped it separately. Penguin dude is colored with Copic markers, and then I added some White Liquid Applique for snow.

So, what do you think? I hope you like what you've seen! I'll have a few more projects to share tonight, along with the rest of the Rockin' Design Team. Angela will also be giving away prizes, and the first 25 orders will receive 25% off! Cool, huh? Hope to see you tonight!

A teardrop rolled down Bubba's nose...from the pain the song was inflicting...

I told you this week would be full of sneak peeks, didn't I? Here's one from Unity, which will be released on Wednesday. Angela is releasing 11 new sets, and they are all TOTALLY AWESOME!! Here's a tiny peek at a project that I'll show tomorrow.

Make sure you check out all the Design Team members blogs for some more peeks. There is even some free rubber to be had, so go check it out! Links are on the right sidebar.

We will be hosting a Release Party in the Unity Forum on SCS on Wednesday the 25th, from 8-10 pm Central. There will be challenges and giveaways, so we'd love you to join us if you can!

Also, don't forget the giveaways on the Verve Blog...you have until tonight to throw your hat in the ring to win some free stamps! Have a great day!

Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand, sometimes you turn your back to the wind...

When I sat down last night to make my project for the Unity Friday Inspiration Challenge, I had "Life is a Highway" stuck in my head, so I now pass it on to you! *grin*

Today's challenge is to be inspired by the Unity Stamps Banner on Splitcoast. Isnt' it the coolest?
I chose Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Vanilla, and Kraft paper to get the Unity colors and "feel" for my card. And because of the song I was humming, I knew I wanted to use my Leave a Trail stamp....I love that quote.

I stamped the circles from Circle of Thanks in Turquoise ink onto my Kraft panel, then distressed and stitched around the edges. Then I stamped Leave a Trail on my Vanilla cardstock, and trimmed closely. I added another circle on Chocolate Chip cardstock for the mat, and trimmed around the edges to imitate the Unity logo.

The finished card measures 5.25 square, but due to the hardware (love it!) I probably won't be mailing this puppy! I think this would be a perfect card for so many different situations...graduation, new job, encouragement...just off the top of my head.

Thanks for stopping by today! If you have time to play, please make sure to link it up HERE, and use the keywords UIC05, UNITY. Stay tuned later today for Celebrating MFT Day!! Happy Friday!

Stamps: Leave a Trail, Circle of Thanks (Unity Stamp Co.)

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla, Kraft, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Distressor Tool, Sewing Machine & Thread, Pop Dots, SU Ribbon, We R Memory Keepers Hardware, Waterbrush

I was riding shotgun with my hair undone in the front seat of his car....

Hey yall! I hope you're having a wonderful Friday! I have another Unity Inspiration Challenge for you this week. As I was surfing Martha Stewart's website yesterday I stumbled on this gorgeous picture...looks like a summer project for hubby if I ever saw one!! *grin*

The one thing that stuck with me was those little tea lights hanging from the arbor. I tend to focus on one or two details from an inspiration piece and build my project from there, so I took the flowers from Flirty Flowers, inked them up with Stampin' Write Markers, and stamped them onto Vanilla cardstock like little hanging thingies. Then I stamped them a second time on scrap paper, cut out the larger images, and popped them up on pop dots for some dimension.

The circles on the card base are also from the Flirty Flowers kit. There are a ton of images to choose from, and they all work together so well! The sentiment made me smile, so I added that to the bottom.

I also want to take a second to do a SHOUT OUT to the eight (yes, I said EIGHT! WOW!) new Unity Design Team members that were announced yesterday:

Lauren Meader
Jennifer Buck
Amber Hight
Natalie Dever
Heather Brown
Patter Cross
Ana Wohlfahrt
Maren Benedict

Congrats, ladies! We are happy to have you!

Some new developments at Unity...Angela is now offering $5.00 shipping on ALL ORDERS! I was soooo excited to hear this news! I hate paying for shipping....now there's more money for stamps! Check out the other special she has going on HERE.

Have a wonderful rest of your day, and check back tomorrow for another Sketch for You to Try! (aka a Sketch for Shannan to Mess Up!)

Stamps: Flirty Flowers (Unity Stamp Co)

Paper: Berry Sorbet (PTI), Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Markers, Dimensionals, Bella's Dots, May Arts Ribbon, Corner Rounder

So tonight will be the night that I will fall for you, over again....

Sorry, that song came out of nowhere! But it's totally stuck in my head. I think maybe from So You Think You Can Dance? Who knows with me.

So it's Friday, people!!!! And time for another Unity Inspiration Challenge. The idea use a beach scene came from Jimmi (thanks, girl!), and I had to show you one of my favorite places.


It's a resort near Cancun called XCaret (pron. shhhhh-car-ET) and it is truly one of the coolest places on earth. We went there when it was in its first phases back when I was in like middle school and I will never forget it. We got to swim with dolphins and float in the Underground River...so fun!

And here's my card:
Instead of doing a whole "beachy" thing, I focused on the trees. This tree from Giggle Grove is probably one of my favorite Unity images. I cut out the leaves and popped them up on Pop Dots. I also sprayed Oyster Glimmer Mist on the watercolor paper, but it doesn't show in the photo.

If you decide to play with us this week, make sure you link it up in the Unity Stamp Company forum, and use the keywords UIC02 and Unity so we can all see your creations! Also, you might want to check out the Unity Blog...there's some really fun things (i.e. a SALE!) going on there. I hope you have a fabulous day!

Stamps: Giggle Grove (Unity Stamp Company), Sentiment from Print Works

Paper: Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Watercolor

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Waterbrush & Reinkers, Corner Rounder, Pop Dots, Glimmer Mist (Oyster), Distressor Tool, May Arts Twine

And as my mind begins to spread its wings, there's no stopping curiosity...

Just a quick post for you today...we're running out the door! I made this card on Monday night for AJ's Thursday Project challenge in the Unity Forum. This was such a fun technique...and look at all that sparkle!! I had glitter everywhere, but it was soooo worth it.


Fun, huh?

I have a couple of things to tell you and then I'm out! First of all, my Nickabella has started a blog!! You can check it out HERE. Also it's Joy's birthday today (from Eclectic Paperie), so yall go send her some happy wishes, K? And last but not least, thanks so much for all the sweet words about my pub news! Yall are just the BEST EVAH!! MWAH!

Stamps: Whimsy Flowers, Circle of Thanks (Unity Stamp Co)

Paper: Paper Accents Pearlized White, Real red, Basic black, Acetate

Ink: Stazon, Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Diamond Glaze, Reinkers, Dazzling Diamonds, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Pop Dots, Corner Rounder, Ribbon (Target Club Wedd)

I've got a beautiful feelin' everything's going my way...

I am having a great Saturday so far...except I'm a little late with my Sketch for You to Try. But what else is new? *wink* I did stick to the sketch again this week...yay me!! That makes two in a row!!

I got a big box of rubbah yesterday from Unity Stamp Co. so of course I had to ink it up! I laughed when I saw one of the kits Angela sent me...it's called Beautiful Morning, and it makes me sing OKLAHOMA! every time I see it.

I stamped the birdie and branch from the kit and then stamped him again, colored him with Copic markers, and cut him out. This was a really quick card once I decided what to do. I have been loving the buttons everyone is using lately, so I knew I wanted to use them for the circles on the sketch.

The sentiment is from the Thanks to You set, and I used my Stampamajig to make sure it was lined up and fit in the space under the scallops. A couple of doodled lines filled in the dreaded "white space" that I fear. *grin*

Make sure to check out what Jen (& our guest Toni), Amy, Carole, & Susan have created with this sketch and leave them some love. If you upload to SCS, don't forget to use the keyword SFYTT so we can see what you did!

I am off to clean the kitchen and make lunch, so have a fabulous day and thanks for visiting! Hopefully there will be something new and fun to post tomorrow...I'm waiting for some new stamps! Have a wonderful Saturday!

Stamps: Beautiful Morning, Thanks to You (Both from Unity Stamp Company)

Paper: Papertrey White, GP White, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Dimensionals, Spica Glitter Pen (Clear), Corner Rounder, D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder, Stamp-a-majig, Buttons (Foof La La), Black Pen

Because I wanna be a cowboy, baby, with the top let back and the sunshine shinin'...

Ok first let me say that you will be shocked by what you are about to see. Do not be alarmed, I have not lost my mind. Don't be scared, just enjoy. *wink*

Today I am hosting the very first Unity Stamps Inspiration Challenge. This is something that will be happening from now on, every Friday in the Unity Member Forum. The challenge I came up with was quite that....a challenge. Even for me. Ready?

I love the new singles that Unity released last week. Yall know I love quotes. So I took my first inspiration from the new Single: Be the Change you wish to see in the world. - Ghandi

Is there a crafting trend you'd like to change? A movement you want to start? Here's your chance to go for it! Take your imagination on a ride with a current trend and change it up or take it a step further to what only you can dream it to be.

And here's my sample (hold onto your seats, folks!)...


No you do not need to adjust your screen. That is IN FACT a scrapbook page. Seriously!
Ok, so I haven't scrapped for almost two years. Please be gentle with me!!

This is a cutie picture of my oldest, Caleb, at age three. He loves posing for pictures and always has. He has these killer blue eyes that will break hearts later, I just know it. I thought it was perfect to use for this project.

The trend I took on was sewing on your projects. I decided it would be awesome to see more of that, so to stretch it in a different way, I decided to embroider the word Cowboy from the Wanna Be a Cowboy kit. After having completed my brilliant and genius plan, I have to HOPE that embroidering on projects does NOT catch on. If it does, it will be a trend that will pass me right on by. I lost my religion and sanity doing this, people. All for you. So enjoy it. Here's a close-up:


First I stamped the image and colored the rope with a red marker. I then pierced where I would embroider, so the needle wouldn't have to work so hard. Yes, it looks kind of "hairy" because I used May Arts twine instead of Embroidery Floss. Gives it a rustic look, I think. Plus I have no embroidery floss. *grin*

Ok, so for those of you that want to take me up on the challenge, remember to link me up here or upload to SCS with the keyword UIC01 so I can see what greatness you came up with! To get you started, here are some trend ideas to spin off: Scallops, Bling, Dew Drops, Sewing, primas, & dry embossed backgrounds. There's not a deadline, but I will be posting a new challenge next week, so you might as well play soon!

And remember, this is an inspiration challenge! There are no rules, no right or wrong. So just feel free to play!

It's fun to stay at the YMCA...

Sooo...I've been keeping something from you....some have figured it out, and others? Notsomuch...NO I AM NOT PREGNANT...*wink*

I have been asked to join the Unity Stamp Company Design Team!

Since Angela and I met at CHA, we found out that we were both total freaks about quotes. And sometimes, eerily...the same ones!! Remember this card? This was Angela's email signature line and I had no idea when I made this...how weird is that?! We hit it off and now I get to be part of the *family*!! Wahoo!!


Ok, on to current events. Tonight is the very first Unity Stamps Release party on their Splitcoast Member Forum. Here's my project to show ya...which in my humble meek opinion is FREAKING GENIUS...(oh no I am sooo turning into JanTink...)

Why is it genius? Because it's made with this kit: Old Skool. I wanted to do something that was really "me", and what better than sparkles and flowers?? I inked up the last four letters of the "Old Skool" stamp and turned it into "UR SO KOOL"...am I freaking cool or what? *grin*

Ok, so one more thing I get to show ya...a new release sneak peek! This is one of Unity's new "Singles" stamps...can you see why I loveeeeeeeee them????
You can find newly released singles here and new kits here. Also, you will receive a free Shopaholic Kit when you place an order over $100.00! (Quite appropriate I think...) I hope you can join us at the par-tay! These girls are such a fun bunch...it's sure to be a blast!

One more thing.....if you'd like to join this amazing team, Angela has posted a call HERE. Go take a peek!

What a girl wants, what a girl needs, whatever makes you happy and sets you free...

I had some play time yesterday, and thank goodness my mojo came back in time for the MFT Release! *grin* I've been neglecting my Unity Stamps that Angela was sweet enough to send home with me from CHA, so I got them out and inked them up!

My mom has been asking for some more cowgirl cards, so I found a way to tweak this journaling stamp from the Wanna be a Cowboy Kit into a card for a cowgirl! Fun, huh?


I stamped the horseshoe twice, once on Banana cardstock in black and once on Black cardstock in Versamark. I embossed it with Silver embossing powder, cut it out, and popped it up over the first one, after I added the rhinestone brads. The sentiment is hand-written and reads "My heroes have always been cowgirls."

The background stamp from this kit is stamped on the red panel, but my main image panel ended up covering it all up. *sad* Otherwise, I'm really happy with how it turned out, and I think my mom will love it!

Unity has a really unique mounting system, which you can read about HERE. The handles are quickly replacing some of my acrylic blocks...they're so much more comfortable!!

I hope you guys have a fabulous Friday! Check back tomorrow for a Sketch for You to Try!

Stamps: Wanna Be a Cowboy (Unity Stamps)

Paper: Papertrey White, Real Red, Barely Banana, Basic Black

Ink: Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Ink Tea Stain

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Fire Circle Brads, May Arts Ribbon, Dimensionals, Black Gel Pen, Corner Rounder, Distressor, SU Scalloped Punch, Circle Punch (EK Success), Cropadile, Sewing Machine, Thread

Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace, to a place where we'll be safe

I was watching the Celine Dion special tonight, and I teared up watching her sing "The Prayer" with Josh Groban. That song was played at our wedding almost 6 years ago, and for some reason, it just took me back. Love that song.

Anywho, I told you I was working on my Splitcoast challenges, and I got 2 done tonight! The one I'm showing you now is the Sketch Challenge 163, which is a layout I love. I knew I wanted to use it with this Old Skool Kit from Unity Stamp Company...man was this fun to play with!!

The main image is a super detailed motorcycle image, and it stamps fabulously! I stamped it in Cocoa ink, then used my Stampamajig to overstamp the same image in Versafine Black to create a drop shadow. The brown-ish panel was rubbed with my Distress Tea Stain inkpad, then stamped randomly in Walnut Stain with the "HAWG" stamp and the rose, both from this set. I then sprayed my Silver Memories Mist (a goodie from CHA!) over the top for some bling. Then to create the pumpkin panel, I inked up the flame stamp in pumpkin, then sponged chocolate ink on the "tails" and randomly stamped to create my own patterned paper. All the edges are sponged, and I distressed the pumpkin panel with my Tonic Distressor tool.

The chocolate card base measures 5.5" square, and the sentiment wrapped around is computer generated. I immediately knew I wanted to use this Emerson quote for this card, which reads:

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

Love it!! My dad's birthday is coming up next month, so I figured this would be a perfect card for him. Whatcha think?

Ok, I'm up waaaaaaaaayyyyyy too late, so that's enough blabbing for now. See ya tomorrow, and thanks for hangin with me!

Stamps: Old Skool Kit (Unity Stamp Company)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Papertrey White, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Walnut & Tea Stain

Accessories: Silver Memories Mist, Vintage Brads, Mat Pack & Paper Piercer, Jumbo Dauber, Distressor Tool, Stampamajig

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home

I am so happy to be home! I can't even tell you. One fun thing though...guess who was on my plane? Jessica Simpson! Boy is she a tiny little thing! I expected her to be taller in person. She really is gorgeous though. AND she was traveling with Pete Wentz of Fallout Boy. Stars were out today!

Ok, so I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hearing all this buzz about Unity Stamp Company and their new mounting system, and I just couldn’t figure it out! I knew I needed to go visit their booth to see it for myself. I took tons of pictures, so hopefully I can help you visual learners out there who had trouble envisioning it like I did. And I have to say…it’s such a cool system!!

A plus of visiting the booth was that I got to meet Angela and her hubby Christian, and my best bud AJ!! AJ & I were secret sisters a few rounds ago and totally bonded, so I was so excited to meet her and hug her neck! She has our pic in her camera, so I’ll have to post that one later.

Ok, so back to the task at hand. Unity’s new system incorporates the ease and comfort of wood mounted stamps, but uses less space, which of course means MORE STAMPS!! There are 4 sizes of mounts, (a, b, c, & d) and the stamps are labeled to correspond with the right mount size.

The stamps are red rubber, mounted on EZ mount, then onto a thin piece of wood. Mounts have wood grips on the sides, with a clear acrylic back, so you can slide the thin wood back of the stamp right into the holder. See how the stamp is labeled “B” and the block is “B” also?

Once you slide your stamp in, you’re ready to ink it up and go!

If you are an unmounted stamp fan, you can use those stamps on the back side of the blocks, which I mentioned earlier are clear acrylic.

The packaging is so fun and different! Here’s a picture of some sets they had on display.

Angela was sweet enough to send a couple of sets home with me to play with, so make sure you check back soon for my creations! I am soooooooooo happy to be home!