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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Growing in Unity, day 3

Welcome, welcome!  Thanks so much for visiting my blog!  I am having so much fun being the Growing in Unity girl this week.  This is a hoot, playing with my Unity stamps "cause I have to" Ha Ha!!

Last week, I needed a couple of 'get well' cards.  A good friend of mine put out a plea for people to send cards to her great niece who was badly burned in a house fire, so I needed a card to send to her.  The other was for a co-worker who had a knee replaced.  I wanted both cards to be elegant and beautiful, so they would look at them and instantly feel better (can a card do that?  I hope so).

Those of you who follow my blog know I often make my cards 2 at a time, with only slight variations.  That's what I did here.  I love to use Echo Park cardstock for my card bases as each side is a different color.  These cards are both made by the same piece of EP cardstock (Little Boy).  I used a Silhouette card file to get me started on the "elegant" look I was trying to achieve.


The stamps are from the Dec 2012 Unity Kit of the Month, colored with Copic markers. There's a piece of Bazzill Basics Vintage Marketplace 12x12 paper (Market Dots) and some Crate Paper Pretty Party 12x12 (Party Guest).  The butterflies are from Making Memories, the wood buttons are Close To My Heart, and the crinkle ribbons are from 3 Girl JAM.

That's it for today!  Please come back tomorrow.  I have a layout to share with you tomorrow.  An icy one.  After all, it's winter in Wisconsin!
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45 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Very nice 'Get Well' cards. Great idea to make two with a little variation. The ribbons are so crinkly and soft looking.

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  2. GwenJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful get well cards and know the recipients will feel better because of them! Heard its cold at home, nice and warm in AZ and CA!!

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  3. MiwaJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    What a pretty card! Great idea to make multiple cards at the same time - I should do that! Stay warm, my friend! :)

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  4. Angeline ChooJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    julie, nice card as always. Love the coloring of the flowers!

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  5. krcmasterpieceJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Congrats on being a Unity girl! I love their stamps.
    Your card is quite nice! Love the words behind the image.

    I'm in VA and it's 19 degrees here. I cant imagine how cold it must be in WI! Stay warm!

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  6. LauraEvaJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Great cards, as usual! :)

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  7. JPScrapsJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful cards Julie!

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  8. Jen MJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    These are beautiful! I love the ribbon! Stay warm - it's so cold!

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  9. mommyx2January 23, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Great cards!!! Great love your copic coloring so happy you are using yours :)!! Love the unity stamps!!

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  10. Scrappin' DivaJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    These cards would definitely make me feel better. They are beautiful and elegant!

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  11. Karen (karey2005)January 23, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Those are gorgeous! You're totally rocking your GIU week!

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  12. Emily KeatonJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    That is one beautiful creation! I love the stamps in that December kit of the month :-)

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  13. {VICKI}January 23, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I am LOVIN that butterfly!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. AmberJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    These are both beautiful!

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  15. CorrieJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful its really cold here as well

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  16. NinaNJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Lovely cards! I love that flower stamp you used. I guess I'm gonna have to add that kit to my must have list!

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  17. Natasha G.P.January 23, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I like your color choices. The red really stands out. Nice.

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  18. michibJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    two beautiful cards Julie! I'm sure the recipients really enjoyed receiving them and were instantly cheered up (as I know I would be :)

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  19. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Great cards, the flowers are lovely!

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  20. Paula-Scrap AddictJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    oooo, I think I like the RED card base the better of the two... it really makes your coloring POP off the page!

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  21. sharon gJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    What a sweet card. I like the red that jumps out.

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  22. by belleJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Beautiful cards Julie!!!

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  23. Lucy E.January 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful cards, Julie! They are elegant. I need to follow your 2 card habit more often, since it's not that much more time consuming to cut the pieces for the second card, once you have the idea & measurements figured. Design, paper choices and measurements are 75% of the process. Your practical idea of making 2 is great!

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  24. RubyJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful card. It is great to make more then one at a time.

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  25. SharonDoesBasketsJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Great cards, Julie! Great job on the copic coloring, too! The flowers are just fab! Love how you support so many with your craft! :)

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  26. miisluckyJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I like both cards very much. The coloring of the flowers are just awesome! Great job!!!

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  27. MichelinaJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Lovely cards Julie! I think you more than accomplished your goal! Great job! :0)

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  28. Denise BryantJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Pretty cards Julie! I love the coloring on that lovely image!
    DeniseB

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  29. Laura Cox {aka scrapaddict}January 23, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    So pretty.....love those flowers....makes me think of spring!

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  30. Amber SheavesJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Oh, these are oh so pretty!!!

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  31. LindseyJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    So pretty. I like how you make your cards two at a time, but mix it up a little bit between the two. And yes, being forced to use your Unity stash is the best, isn't it? :D

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  32. CarolJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Gorgeous projects!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at) gmail(dot) com

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  33. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Very nice get well cards, great job, as usual. :) See you tomorrow!

    Polly

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  34. craftgirl007January 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful cards Julie! Some lucky (actually unlucky because their not feeling well) person is sure to be cheered up by these.:-)

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  35. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Another beautiful set of cards you have there! AND such a nice reason to create both of them too. I DO believe that a card makes anyone feel instantly better, cared about, connected!

    Hope you're keeping yourself a little warmer today! It was a tad warmer here.

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    1. Caryn SJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:54 PM

      Great stamp and papers! The butterfly and button with ribbon trim are beautiful accents.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great blend of many talents.

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  37. MomCleoJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    these are such pretty cards, I really like the flowers and the ribbon. very smart to make multiples, I am going to remember that!

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  38. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Your cards made me feel better! Thanks for sharing

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  39. joettererJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    WOW, that flowers looks so pretty colored in!!!

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  40. Sue DJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Lovely get well cards and thanks for the tip of making more than one card.

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  41. CrystalJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful cards and coloring on those flowers!

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  42. KaryJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Julie, both cards are beautiful!! And yes, I believe they will instantly cheer the recipients. Love your colouring and the pretty elements you placed on the cards. Great job!

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  43. Brittany KohlJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Both are beautiful! Fantastic coloring and love the embellishments. Great job!

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  44. PrynJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    They are both beautiful! Your coloring is gorgeous!

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