Playing along with Paper Smooches....

Finally!! I had time to play along with a Paper Smooches SPARK Challenge! 

I got a bunch of Paper Smooches happy mail the other day and I have been so excited to play with these adorable stamps....

The challenge just seemed like a great reason to break out my new stamps and put them to ink....

at least to get started...hehe!

Anyways, this week's challenge was the Designer Drafts Challenge, which meant this sketch:

I created two cards, both using the sketch as my inspiration...

The first card is a bit more loosely based on the sketch....

Instead of using the two rectangular shapes (orange and tan in sketch) I used two stamped images and cut them out....I turned the large rectangular piece (teal in sketch) and put it across my card vertically instead. But that is what I love about sketches....they are a jumping point to get the creativity flowing.....and it is so fun to see all the different cards that can be made using the same sketch.

Warm Hearts

Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; My Mind's Eye O Christmas Tree Glitter Paper Pad; XPress It Cardstock; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Copics; Glossy Accents - Ranger; Stickles by Ranger - Stardust; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Brown Sugar; Three Hearts Punch & Scallop Edge Punch - EK Success/Stampin Up; Snowflake Dies - Spellbinders; Button, Photo Corners, Twine & White Tag - Misc.

For my second card I followed the sketch pretty closely.

Chilly Chums

Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Pebbles Inc Snow Fun Flakes/Dotted Stripe; Studio Calico Tim & Beck Item#SC10012; XPress It Cardstock; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Copics; Stickles by Ranger - Stardust & Black Diamond; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Weather Vane; Snowflake Dies - Spellbinders; Button - October Afternoon Rocket Age; Washi Tape, Photo Corner, Googley Eyes & White Tags - Misc.

Well, it was so fun to play along! 

Thanks for checking out my cards today!

Happy Christmas!

~Shilo

Happy Love Day - Unity Kit of the Month

Hi everyone!!

I have a blog post up over at Unity Stamp Co 

today all about the December Kit of the Month (KOM)...

For those of you that follow my blog it will come as no surprise that

I am LOVING this kit!

{HAPPY love DAY}

I made a couple cards to share with you using this awesome kit....

The first one is on the more feminine side....kinda went for a 'pretty' look...

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Basic Grey Hey Girl! 6X6 Paper Pad; XPress It Cardstock; Memento Ink; Copics; Ranger Stickles - Stardust; Glossy Accents - Ranger; American Crafts Elements Glitter Buttons; Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Red; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Ovals & Fancy Tags 2; Ribbon & Paper Doily - Misc.

And the second card is more masculine.....

I colored my images, then used stardust stickles on the orange beaker and then went over BOTH of the beakers with my glossy accents to try an make it look like actual glass....I love how it adds dimension to my colored images....

Supplies Used: Bazzill Kraft & Cardstock; Basic Grey Hey You! 6X6 Paper Pad; XPress It Cardstock; Memento Ink; Copics; Ranger Stickles - Stardust; Glossy Accents - Ranger; Three Hearts Punch & Large Heart Punch - EK Success/Stampin Up; Photo Corners, Vellum & Brads - misc.

If anyone is interested in the details on how you can join the Unity kit club, click here.

I have loved my kits since the moment I have been getting them....

and really truly wouldn't want to give them up.....EVER!!

Well, thanks for stopping by and checking out my projects today...

I know everyone is probably so busy hustling and bustling about with last minute preparations

and family and friend time.....

Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas!!

~ Shilo

Unity Thursday....looking at 2013

Hi everyone!!!

Can you believe how fast the days are going by!!?? 

Christmas is almost here....!!

And that means 2014 too!!

I love the New Year....a time to look forward, to set new goals and plans and anticipate all that is to come....but also to reflect back and see just what has happened. It amazes me how each day things feel so "the same" but when I look back so much has happened....

Well, Unity is celebrating 2013...looking back over the year at all the fantastic stamps created!

I have a few projects for you today....

To start with, my take on the December {be inspired} Challenge

Head over to the blog and get all the details on how you can participate in the challenge too!!

Great prizes and its so fun to see how you all are inspired by the very same photo and sketch!

The two stamps sets I used on this card:

{everyday fairytale} 

{grainy background}

Next up, a couple Stamp of the Week's I never got to play with when they were current:

{light in the heart}

{sunflower - miss you friend}

And now a set of birthday cards I made playing with this incredible birthday sentiment kit:

{birthday jubilee}

Wishes Come True

Its Just A Number

For the Birthday Boy

That's all my projects for today....

Your next stop along the way is the wonderful Stephanie Muzzulin....

Don't forget to leave a comment on all participating blogs (including this one). We will be giving away 2 fabulous Unity PRIZE PACKAGES (pictured below) randomly selected from the comments left on each blog!!!!

And just in case you get lost along the way:

Angie

Alyssa

Erin

Jolande

Joslyn

Lisa A.

Renee

Shilo <<<<<YOU ARE HERE

Stephanie

And be sure to head over to Unity and check out all the amazing stamps from 2013!!! 

They are all so beautiful AND you cannot pass up this awesome deal....

Merry Christmas to yourself, maybe....hehe!

I hope you have an incredible Christmas and that you feel full of hope and joy for 2014!!!

Love and blessings

~Shilo

Unity Thursday...

Hi everyone!!

Hope you are all having fun checking out all the projects by us Unity girls....

I personally have been plaing with my KOM's again....can't help it! Seriously in love with these kits!!!

So fabulous!

For my first two cards I used the November kit

{Strength and Dignity}

This kit.....melt.....seriously gorgeous!

 And then I busted out one of my older KOM's

{Follow your own}

I am seriously IN LOVE with this little fox....psst, by the way, I have a dear friend who's last name happens to be Foxworthy...so I think this card is PERFECT for her.....hehe!

OK so onto your next bit of inspo.....your next stop is the wonderful Stephanie Muzzulin....

Don't forget to leave a comment on all participating blogs (including this one). We will be giving away 2 fabulous Unity PRIZE PACKAGES randomly selected from the comments left on each blog!!!!

Here's a pic of this weeks AMAZING prize:

And just in case you get lost along the way:

Angie
Alyssa
Erin
Jolande
Joslyn
Lisa A.
Renee
Shilo <<<<YOU ARE HERE>>>>
Stephanie
Andrea

Thienly

Robyn

Lisa H.

Jen E.

Thanks so much for dropping by today - hope you have an incredible day!!

~Shilo