Friday, September 23, 2011

Unity Friends with Flair (23 September)

Hello! Today, I have a card and a tag to share which are probably not my usual style.  {{laughing}} Do you have days like this?  I couldn't think of what to do, with absolutely zero inspiration in my head for this post.  Here's what I came up with after a really late night...struggling ;)

I had just received my September KOM, and I really wanted to play with it.  I had just completed a non-traditional coloured Christmas card challenge (post coming up), and I really wanted to make another.  Hence, the above result, which I wasn't entirely happy with.  So, I thought perhaps I ought try a tag instead with another theme...

I die-cut the tag from a Tim Holtz sizzix die, and sponged Distress Inks all over, and stamped a couple of images randomly on the tag.  Then I added the frame (from the same die) over the hearts image, and finished off the card with a sentiment, seam binding and button.

What do you think?  I am in serious need of some Unity Friends with Flair inspiration, I reckon.  Would you like to join me?  Just head to Unity's blog and you can see all the participants this week, and remember to comment along for a chance to win some stamps.

Enjoy!





Stamps : September 2011 KOM
Inks : Memento Rich Cocoa, Distress Inks Crushed Olive (tree), Distress Inks Scattered Straw, Tea Dye, Tattered Rose, Pumice Stone, Frayed Burlap (tag)

28 comments:

farmhouse-story said...

i think your unity mojo is just fine:) love the colors on the awesome card, and the tag is one of my favs!

Lydia said...

great projects- really love the colours you have used on your tag xx

~Tammy~ said...

Love your submission this week! Love that tag! TFS!

Rachel B said...

WOW! I love your tag, but that card just is stunning. The coloring is so beautiful as a Christmas card.

Ruby said...

These are beautiful projects.

chickadee3357 said...

I really like you non traditional colored christmas card. I like the way your tree image looks like you copied it on a zerox because of those lines on it. Very cool!

StampinCathy said...

Beautiful card and love that tag. Thanks for the inspiration.

Erin said...

Yes I totally have days like that! Either way the card and tag are perfect. I always look forward to what you have to share Kary, HUGS.

Lindsey said...

I think your Unity flair is working just fine! The card is so pretty with its different elements, and the tag is beautiful!

Linda said...

That joy card is very neat layout. I like it!

Jingle said...

These are both so pretty!!! I love them!

Angela Fehr said...

You can just send that first card right to me! Love everything about it, and now I can't wait for my Sept kit to arrive!@!
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my faith hope love card!

Jennifer said...

GREAT card and adorable little tag!!! (=

NoraAnne said...

You did a GREAT job outside of your norm! These are two gorgeous projects :) I really love the blue for the holiday card!

Jackie S said...

Love all the stamps you used in the tag. Both projects are great

Anne Tussing said...

Great cards and tag! LOVE the colors and collage effect of the Christmas card:)

Emily Keaton said...

I really like both of these!! Great colors on the first, and a such a cool tag design on the second. :)

Karenladd said...

OH my....I just LOVE your Christmas card!! Love the unique look and unusual color combo!!

jennifer mitten said...

Love love that card and the tag! No mojo lost here:-)

Jen M said...

Yes, I totally have those days! Both of your projects look awesome!

Unknown said...

I think the non-traditional cards are the best!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

I think sometimes it's fun to take a break from our normal card style, even if it just reminds us how much we like our normal selves.. I think it's great!

Jocelyn Olson said...

Ha ha...I have days like that, too, where I struggle to make a card. I love the cool Christmas colors! And the tag--wow--very, very pretty!

shuggy said...

love the tag!

Gwen said...

Love the colors and especially love that tag! Great stamp choices!

lisa arana said...

oh so pretty, this is one of my favorite kits. I just adore that christmas tree.

Roslyn said...

I think both turned out fabulously!

Tameko said...

Fabulous card and tag. Nice colors and design.