Friday, March 22, 2024

Growing in Unity - Day 5 Be Who You Want

 Okay…last day! Phew, what a watercolor week! Couldn’t finish the week out without another one! This time I used the Be Who You Want kit from Unity. I also used a couple other Unity papers for backing and framing from 2 different kits, Magnolia Dreams and Watercolor Stripes. Again, I think I stamped this one with a couple different oxides (they just blend and dissolve into the watercolors… you just need to make sure the ink color doesn’t change the tones you want). 




I thought I’d struggle watercoloring this one, but I had a lot of fun painting it! I think I did a little white gouache again to the centers. I completed this one by stamping and embossing one of the sentiments (which I cut down). I just added enamel dots to complete this one.

So, that’s it for my week… a lot of stamping, papering and watercoloring! Hope I showcased a lot of pretty Unity stamps for you and gave you some ideas for pairing papers and stamps! Have to say…Unity has a ton of both!

Remember to comment on this and the last 4 Growing in Unity blogs for a chance at winning Unity store credit! 

Thank you for stopping by and till next time, happy crafting!

52 comments:

  1. Dear Joyce,
    So beautiful!!! You you have given us such a lovely week of beautiful watercoloring married with the perfect papers. Thank you for delighting our eyes and inspiring us to create beauty!!❤️🌹❤️

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  2. Joyce, you've made another stunning card! This is really so beautiful. Thanks for showing us all week what you did and the reasons you did certain things. That's so very helpful!

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  3. Your cards are so lovely and inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I love the text pattern in the BG and all that gorgeous pink going on in different shades. She's a beauty!

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  5. Beautiful combo of papers and coloring, Joyce!!! I. LOVE. IT!!! ❤️

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    1. Michelle Lorenz, btw

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    2. Thank you very much, Michelle

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  6. Love these gorgeous flowers! Beautiful card! Thanks for a great GIU week!

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  7. Hey, Joyce! I adore this one too! You make it so hard to pick a favorite! Love that you share your passion!

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  8. Thank you Joyce for a great week of beautiful cards!

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  9. Another gorgeous card!!! What a fantastic week you've given us! ❤️

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  10. Wow! This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this week.

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  11. I love your no line watercoloring and the tip to stamp in distress ink.

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  12. What a wonderful week of beautiful cards. This one is especially lovely. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Your watercoloring is something else.

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  13. Joyce, what a beautiful finale to your Unity week! Wow! This card is a true beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us this week. Lisa Jones

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  14. You certainly left the best till last, this is just fabulous!

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  15. I've learned many things reading your blogs this week - I'm not a huge oxide stamper and want to try that out. Loved watching you fearlessly use reds - one of the hardest colors to use. You are definitely an amazing artist and water colorist. Pam

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    1. Oh…thank you very much for the nice comments, Pam

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  16. Another gorgeous card! Not sure I'll ever try no line watercolor, but I certainly enjoy looking at yours!

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  17. This is ever so gorgeous as yesterday’s card. You have done a fantastic job showcasing stamps and paper pairing!

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  18. Stunning! You make me wish I watercolored. Thank you for sharing your creativity this week.

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  19. A great ending to your week. It has been a pleasure to look for your posts everyday. It was an awesome week! Thank you, Joyce!!

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    1. Above comment is mine ❤️

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    2. Thank you very much, Cat

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  20. This is beautiful! Your coloring is amazing!

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  21. Wow. Another gorgeous card! Thank you for all of your inspiration this week. I admire your work so much that I have gotten to where I can identify it even before I see your name! I just love your style!

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    1. Oh… thank you very much, Robin

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  22. Such an amazing card...such a wonderful week of beauty and inspiration, thank you

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  23. Love your coloring. So gorgeous.

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  24. So pretty. Loved seeing your projects all week.

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  25. I love all you've made for your unity week! Please show more of your cards on show and tell!!

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  26. I've been trying to catch up on everyone who has been a GUI participant for 2024. I just love your cards. So detailed and gorgeous. You did a wonderful job.

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