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Friday, April 03, 2015

Growing in Unity Day Five

So sad that today is my final day as the Growing in Unity Gal...  I have had so much fun this week sharing projects with you!  Thank you so much for your kind words and comments on my projects this week.  I hope you will consider following my blog if you don't already.



For my final card this week I am still using the same pattern paper pad by Fancy Pants titled Parkbench.


I decided to use this wonderful butterfly image from the SMAK kit from July 2012.  I have to say that the size of the images in this particular kit are among my favorites for cards as well as other mixed media projects!!!

For this card I started by covering my cardbase with all the leftover pattern paper scraps from my other projects from the week.  I inked the edges of the pieces to give them some depth.  I then stamped the butterfly image onto white cardstock.  Using the same Copic marker colors I've been using all week I colored the image and background.  I then mounted the image onto a scrap of black cardstock and then used foam tape to adhere it to my card base.


I love how it turned out and it really did complete the collection of cards I created for the week.

Here is an image of all the cards from my entire week together:


I hope you enjoyed my projects this week as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you!!!  Don't forget to leave a comment on this blog post and my others as the Growing in Unity guest posts this week for your chance to win one of two 25 random stamps grab bags from Unity!  (are they awesome or what!)  Be sure to keep an eye on my blog to see if you were picked as my lucky winners!

Happy crafting....Lynda

Entering this into:

Unity - Friends with Flair

37 comments:

Katie said...

Beautiful! Love this butterfly stamp and your design!! Also love the paper theme, I will have to try that sometime to use up the mannnyy 6x6 paper pads I have. Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Samantha said...

Great Week - Thanks for sharing your work, really enjoyed seeing how you used these unity stamps!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome SMAK kit that you used... love that gorgeous butterfly stamp! Your coloring looks great along with the pretty paper choices!
Thanks for a fun GIU week! I've enjoyed all your creations, and seeing how you used the paper collection you chose also!

Gaylynn said...

Wow, this is gorgeous. I like how you used the extra pieces. I need to remember to do that more often. Fun week here. :)

Brandi R said...

Gorgeous butterfly card! Love the distressed edges of the paper panels......brings such a soft feel to the card. Awesome collection from this week! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us ♥

anderyn said...

Now I love butterflies so much, and I really like that one -- I am going to have to go on a glom of past Kits of the Month, I can tell! :-)

Thank you for sharing so many gorgeous cards with us.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Love all your projects. I love this stamp set.

Beatricemi said...

This card is so pretty. I agreed with the others about sticking to one color scheme/paper pad. Your cards are all delightful.

KT Fit Kitty said...

Gorgeous butterfly collage stamp! Love the papers you used! I enjoyed seeing your creations all week! The cards look so nice displayed there togethe! The colour combo you used makes these look like a set - maybe it was intentional - well done!

sharon g said...

I just love the blue and yellow together. In fact, I didn't realize that all of your cards this week used the same colors. When you put them all together in that last photo, I realized, and saw how gorgeous they are all in a grouping. SO very pretty...

Crystal said...

I love this awesome butterfly card and also how you stuck with a color theme all week! Your cards all look awesome together and make quite a wonderful set!

Jean said...

Love this! What a wonderful week!

Doreen said...

Beautiful cards,every single one.xxx

Samantha said...

Beautiful card. Love using kit stamps, they're so big perfect for all crafty projects but great for cards and making use for a focal point! Great week of projects. Thanks For sharing :)

Unknown said...

I simply can't pick a favorite! I love them all!!

Bananastamper said...

Wow, look at all those beautiful cards! love the colour combo! Great use of that gorgeous butterfly stamp!
Shanna :)

ionabunny said...

That is really pretty and the whole collection look great. Thanks for sharing. Hugz

Karenladd said...

I have really been enjoying your cards this week and the papers that you use!! This is gorgeous and beautifully colored!

Becca Yahrling said...

Love how you used your scraps from this week to make this final (beautiful!) card. Love the colors. This particular stamp is one of my very favorites!

Carol said...

What a beautiful collection of cards and the butterfly is gorgeous. Carol x

Sweet April said...

Awesome week,it really was a wonderful experience.This last butterfly card is so beautiful and peaceful.Thanks for your inspiration and creativity.Blessings.

Ruby said...

Stunning card. Thanks for sharing with us this week. I have this pack of paper and now have lots of inspiration. Also have this stamping kit, so can try my hand with that butterfly.

Ruby said...

Lovely card today.

Linda said...

you have same fun and great ideals!

Life of a Caffeinated Mom said...

Great way to end a fantastic week of GIU.

D.Ann C said...

Gorgeous! That butterfly looks 3d!! What a fab coordinating set from the week!!!

nancy carroll said...

That butterfly is AWESOME!

Dawn Fields said...

Beautiful butterfly card! All of these cards would make a wonderful gift!

DIANA L. said...

Awesome love all the cards you created this week. Iand your finale is stunning I love it.
I saw this on Unity FWF. I am now your newest follower I hope you'll follow me also.Have a blessed day and a Happy Easter
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

SHartl said...

All of your cards have been amazing and this butterfly image is so pretty with the blue and yellow combo. Thank you for sharing with us this week!

Brittany M. said...

What a fantastic week! That butterfly is incredible...I really enjoyed all your cards :)

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

I love pulling out my older sets... This is super cool.

Sue D said...

Beautiful butterfly card. I like how you used the scraps on the background.

D- said...

I spotted your card at Unity FWF and came over for a closer look.
I loVe how you used your pattern paper scraps. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}

Janis said...

Oh, all right....I am definitely going to have to go back and look at each of your GIU posts this week. lol... This has been such a crazy week for me that I hadn't gotten to do that yet. But your group shot has convinced me. :)
LOVE this butterfly card. So gorgeous!!!
Saw you on FWF!!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Great cards! Saw you on FWF.

Kim
Craftisan Studios
Design Team Showcase

Cynthia said...

Wow, love the butterfly Lynda. Thanks for your inspiration this week!