Friday, August 11, 2023

Growing in Unity Day 5

Hey everyone! Today is the final day of my Growing in Unity Week. I love Donna Downey stamps and have been slowly adding them to my collection. They are perfect for inky backgrounds which I love to make too!



I asked my 16 year old to help me decided on the colors for the background. Rachel really liked the combo of yellow, orange and red so that is how this bold background came about. I used Marmalede(retired), Poppy and Buttercup dye inks from Concord & 9th. 

I ink smooshed until I was happy with the depth of color. Then, I added various images in the same ink colors. I'm kind of sad you really can't see the brick background I added to the entire panel, but it is there. I stamped the flower with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink and embossed with clear powder.





I find making these kind of cards very relaxing.


Supplies used:

You are Important 

Hit the Brick

Make Today

When I See You


I hope you have enjoyed my Growing in Unity week! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and all your kind words!

Karen

17 comments:

  1. Wow! This is a vibrant creation! Nice work.

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  2. Wow! What a stunning card to end your absolutely fabulous GIU week. Loved everything!

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  3. WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! ❤️ I love your background, and You Are Important is one of my all-time favorite stamp sets! What a great week!

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  4. Loved all of your cards. We really are twins as all of your cards look like what I make. Great week.

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  5. That background is fabulous!! Your daughter was spot on with that suggestion!

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  6. Love the mixed media style and the colors! The flower is beautiful!

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  7. This is absolutely stunning!! Gorgeous colors and so much depth! Great week!!
    Jenni Shamblin

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  8. Gorgeous inky background. It's fun to look around and try to find all the details hidden there. Great job all week. Sue Nagata

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  9. WOW! This is stunning!

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  10. Stunning card to end your week with! Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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  11. Wow Karen, this is stunning! Some of my favorite colors to use on cards and I can see the bricks!!

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  12. Love this so much!

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  13. Love this so much!

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  14. Love this mixed media look, something again outside my comfort zone to try much but love the look. Colors are bold and go perfectly with the sentiment. You had a great week and inspired me plenty...even put things on a wishlist. Thanks

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  15. This card is stunning! Love the colors used, love the stamp. Nice job! Great week!

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  16. This is a fabulous card! Thanks for a great week of inspiration!

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  17. That turned out SPECTACULAR!!! 😍🤩
    I have some geli plating backgrounds that I was contemplating what to do with next... this could be the answer???
    Thank you for an inspiring week!!! ✨️ 🥰

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