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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Growing in Unity Blog Hop -- Too Sweet!

Looking for the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Birthday Hop?  Click HERE!
Looking for the 3 Girl JAM "All Things Spring" Blog Hop?  Click HERE!
I was sooo excited when I was asked if I wanted to hop with some other Growing In Unity girls today.  Having a whole week to play with Unity stamps is great fun.  Getting a bonus day, out of the blue, was a wonderful surprise!
Here's the hop order, in case you just stumbled across my blog:
  1. Paula McClane --http://scrapaddictsattic.blogspot.com/
  2. Corrie Wagner -- www.corriescrafts.blogspot.com
  3. Brittany Kohl -- http://britkdesigns.blogspot.com
  4. Jessica Yoder-Jones -- http://countryscrapfarmgirl.blogspot.com
  5. Julie Odil -- http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com (you're HERE!)
  6. Karen Nofziger -- http://karey2005.blogspot.com (go HERE next)
  7. KristyLee Deyette -- kristyleesworld.WordPress.com

We were all given this coming week's Unity Stamp of the Week to work with.  You'll see 7 different takes on the same stamp -- fun idea!
I love shaped cards, so here's what I did:


I started out making my shaped card.  It is a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe. You can find it HERE.  The papers are from October Afternoon, and are actually Christmas papers, but I liked the colors for a strawberry.  After I got the shaped card assembled, I stamped the berries image on watercolor paper.  I used my Tim Holtz distress markers and water, with a paint brush, and painted the berries.  I stamped the sentiment directly on the DP.  A little embellishing with 3 Girl JAM ribbon and some bling from Close To My Heart, and my card was complete.
Before I send you off hopping, I want to offer you a little blog candy.  I am a Unity Stamp of the Week member, so I will get 2 of these stamp sets.  If you would like one for yourself, please follow my blog.  In your comments, tell my that you would like the set, and I'll include you in the drawing.  I'll announce the winner next Friday at Friends With Flair.
Now off you go to the fabulously talented Karen's blog.  You'll love what she did with this set!
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33 comments:

  1. LauraEvaMarch 30, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    oh, That card is too cute, Julie! Cute stamp!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 30, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    This card is awesome. Greet idea!! Love it

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  3. NanaMarch 30, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Too cute. Happy to see you are ale to participate the past few weeks week in all the challenges.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ Nana's Rag Quilts ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  4. Paula-Scrap AddictMarch 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    now THAT is SUPER sweet! I love the giant strawberry shaped card :-)

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  5. Jessica YoderMarch 30, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    That's super cute!! Love!

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  6. Brittany M.March 30, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Awww...what an adorable shaped card! This turned out too cute!

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  7. JuliaMarch 30, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Love the shaped card, beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  8. Waving My WandMarch 30, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Perfect colors. I love re-purposing Christmas papers. Cute!

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  9. CorrieMarch 30, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Great card Julie love how you used the Christmas papers I would never have guessed

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  10. GaylynnMarch 30, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Miss Julie. Great shape for the berries stamps. Perfect combination, I think. Fun hop. :)

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  11. FiestyCrafter (Tina)March 30, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Loving this strawberry shape card! The ribbon and bling is fabulous. You are so lucky to get to play with Unity!!!

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  12. Miriam PrantnerMarch 30, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Great shaped card, love the paper choices!

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  13. Karen (karey2005)March 30, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I'm going to have two as well, I suppose :) Love your berry cute berry shaped card!

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  14. Life of a Caffeinated MomMarch 30, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    The water painting the distress makers looks great. You are so creative that way. Also, who doesn't love bling.

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  15. JanisMarch 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Love this strawberry-shaped card. Such a cute idea and looks soooooo elegant dressed up in its formal evening jewels!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  16. jennifer mittenMarch 30, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    I love this card and that template from Cutting Café is one of my favorites! Great card as always!

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  17. Sue DMarch 30, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Love the strawberry shape and your painting of the berries and the bling!
    Would love this set. I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  18. GwenMarch 30, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Super sweet card, Julie!

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Very cute card! Really like the watercolor berries. I try to use the Christmas paper anytime I can because it seems that we end up with so much left over. I would love if you would include me in your giveaway if stamp. Thanks for chance.

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  20. Denise BryantMarch 30, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Adorable card! I love shaped cards, and I love your watercolored strawberries!

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  21. Teresa Godines #6857March 30, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Love the shape. Awesome card. TFS

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  22. IrisMarch 30, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Cute shaped card. I would love to be included in the drawing for the stamp set.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  23. Berina RGAMarch 30, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    nice card.. beautiful image.. I would love to win it.
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  24. Lucy E.March 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Congrats on being asked to do the hop! Your card is very cute!

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  25. Kris BMarch 30, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Wonderful shaped card! The strawberries are so sweet!

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  26. Regina EasterMarch 30, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    how adorably sweet this is

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  27. LeanneMarch 31, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely!!!

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  28. Donna K March 31, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Great job with your SOTW goodies Julie…love this shape card! You always come up with the most fun designs. Hope your weekend was lovely my friend!

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  29. CrystalMarch 31, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Such a fun card!

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  30. Scrappin' DivaMarch 31, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Julie this card is adorable! How clever, a strawberry shaped card. I am a follower and would love to be included in the draw for this stamp set!

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  31. loulouMarch 31, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Amazing card. What a fun idea to make a shaped card. I love the papers you have used - they are just perfect.

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  32. MariaApril 1, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Totally awesome! Love that shaped card, looks wonderful! Thanks so much for being a GIU girlie this year and hopping!

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  33. CynthiaApril 2, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Really fun shaped card and designer papers! Perfect for the new SOTW, Julie.

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