GIU day 1 - gelato background with video

 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.

gelato backgrounds

gelato backgrounds on card

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.

Sketches for May

 Sketches for May

stamps used:  Altenew stamp co. and Sunday International

stamps used:  Sunday International and Unity stamp co.

I'm still doing sketches from Pixel's Maven Retreat blog.  Trying to keep up with going out of my box, because my friends know I'm not a fan of sketches.  Also using things that are already die cut from my stash instead of letting them hang around for years.  

The top card is a blended background with stripes of foil and a big flower in the corner.

The bottom card have two of the gelato backgrounds I did months ago that have been cut in half diagonal. You can see how to do the gelato background here.  The smaller rectangle is also a blended background that has been die cut.  The saying was stamped onto a scrap piece of white cardstock then cut into a banner.

Thanks for stopping by.  come back again soon.

***not affiliated with any of the above companies just a satisfied customer***

Growing in Unity blog hop

 

I'm happy to announce that I am included in this Growing in Unity (GIU) blog hop because earlier this year I was one of the GIU gals. It is always a pleasure to guest blog for Unity stamp co., they have some of the best deep red rubber stamps.

As it reads in the above picture please visit each blog linked up below and leave a comment for a chance to win one of two Unity filled prize packs.

The above cards using Unity Cuddlebug Butterfly, Moments of Bliss and Time to Refresh stamp sets.  I did the acrylic block technique for the backgrounds on these card, which you can get more details on this technique in this post with a video.

In this second set of cards I used Unity Floral Tapestry big background stamp.  For these cards I did a gelato background technique, that you can see more details in this post with a video.

Here are the blog links for you to visit for your chance to win a prize pack from Unity.

1. Chandhini https://thecreativetwins.blogspot.com/

2. Sue https://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

3. Sammie https://www.littlestampededesigns.com/

4. Suzi https://suzannebakermckenzie.blogspot.com/

5. Kristina https://mamasanity.blogspot.com/

6. Sue https://suzyqstudio.wordpress.com/

I have totally enjoyed doing my GIU week earlier this week and today's blog hop.

Good luck!

*****CONGRATULATIONS to our latest winners from the GIU hop!!!! Thank you to all that commented on all the blogs.

From Chandhini's Blog: Claire (Mrs H)1 June 2021 at 13:37That background is so striking

From Suzi's Blog: Penny A. said…What a great page. So many different techniques and colors. It looks great.*****

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