GIU (Growing in Unity) Gal week
stamps used: Unity stamp co.
Welcome to my blog where I'm the GIU gal of the week. This week we will be exploring old and/or improved backgrounds using Unity stamps. At the end of the week I will be drawing two names for a $20 gift certificate each from Unity so please comment (with an email to be contacted) to be included in the drawing. I hope you will enjoy my cards I will be showing you, and maybe a technique you see here will encourage you to create something.
Now on with the show!
The first background I will be showing you this week is using Faber Castell gelatos. I have had these creamy crayon sticks in my stash for ages so thought it was time to bring them back to life.
basic instructions:
***If you continue to the end of this post there will be a video***
1. stamp image on dark cardstock with any embossing ink and heat emboss.
2. rub generously with gelato all over embossed image then buff with paper towel. (see video for more details)
3. spray with Fixative in well ventilated area or outside. allow to dry then create your card.
watch video here or at my you tube channel
Thank you for stopping by. come back tomorrow for more Unity ideas and don't forget to comment (with an email to be contacted) to be in the drawing.
Your cards ar beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat backgrounds and I love that stamp you used for the technique.
ReplyDeleteI loved your cards, I have gelato's but have not used them yet. Thank you for the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I don't have any gelato's but they look easy to use and I like the shimmer. mkndigger@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Its been a while since I've used my gelatos. I'm going to get them out and do this... thanks for the inspiration! I'm looking forward to your GIU week.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Can’t wait to see more this week!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the use of gelatos! I have not used mine in years so will be digging them out! Thanks for your share!
ReplyDeleteI guess I am going to need to break out my gelatos. You have inspired me with this beautiful card. Can't wait to see all of your projects this week.
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DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards! Now I am going to have to get me some supplies to try too!
ReplyDeleteThank you all that have commented so far. I appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteNice technique. I did not know about Gelato's.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I have some gelatos which I have not used yet so thanks for giving me the ideas. jellychick@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I don't own any gelatos, but I sure have a ton of background stamps, and would love to check out gelatos now! I loved them all, especially the dark blue one! How rich and elegant! ~Trudi Adams-Shaffer
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! YOU WON THE DRAWING!
Delete"please email kelli@unitystampco.com to claim your gift credit within 2 weeks". In the subject line have them put "winner from Sue's GIU week".
I always love learning new things to do with gelatos! All of these cards are lovely! Thanks for such an inspiring video!
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