Hip Hop Thursday....

Hi everyone!!
I hope you all had a great Christmas!
I was lucky enough to spend the day with my family - relaxing and eating and eating some more....and of course, I got a bit spoiled too.....

It's so sweet of you all to take the time to hop along today.....

Be sure to stop by and leave a comment on each of the Unity girl's blogs for a chance to win one of three $20 gift certificates to Unity Stamp Co!

Angie

Danielle 

Jen B. 

Jolande 

Lisa A. 

Natalie 

Renee 

Shellye 

Shilo <<<YOU ARE HERE>>>

Stephanie

All the cards I created for you this week are from this fantastic Unity Stamp Co set:

Hodge Podge of Happiness

Isn't it awesome!? So versatile and perfect for coloring - PLUS IT'S ON SALE!!!

I paper pieced the apple using a few different patterns and then "popped" it up with demensional adhesive......I just love how the little leaf trinket pins from Maya Road added the finishing touch....so sweet:)

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Jillibean Soup Coconut Lime Soup - Bite Size Bits; Echo Park Dots & Stripes; Echo Park For the Record 2 - Just My Type & Borders; Divine Twine - Brown Sugar; Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho Soup - Journaling Sprouts; EK Success/ Stampin Up Scallop Edge Punch & Three Hearts Punch; Maya Road Trinket Pins - Leaf; Button, Lace & Photo Corner - Misc.

These next two cards were created "together"- I was loving this Amy Tangerine Paper Pad so I created two cards similar but different with it....

And the second one:

(Sorry it was a very grey snowy day when I took these pics so the colors are a bit off)

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; American Crafts - Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6X6 Paper Pad & Fabric Brads; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Copics; X-Press It Cardstock; EK Success/Stampin Up Scallop Edge Punch & Three Hearts Punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Circles, Classic Ovals, Lacey Circles & Lacey Ovals; Divine Twine - Licorice; Photo Corner & Buttons - Misc.

Hope you like my cards and that you feel inspired to dg out your own Hodge Podge of Happiness.....

Now head on over to the talented Stephanie Muzzulin's blog and check out what she has created for you this week:

AND don't forget to head over to Unity Stamp Co and check out all the great deals happening there:

Thanks for popping by today - Have a Happy NEW YEAR!!!

~ Shilo

SMAK Kit at Unity Stamp Co

Hi everyone!

Today is all about Unity's beautiful SMAK kits.....

Ok so I'll admit that working with the SMAK kit can be a bit intimidating for me since I am not a mixed media artist....maybe one day I will venture into this form of paper-crafting but for now I will stick with what I know best - cards, of course. 

BUT the beauty of these SMAK kits is how incredibly versatile they are....use them for mixed media, yes......but also for scrapbooking, project life and yup, even for cards....

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Unity Stamp Co - Heartfelt Sentiments; Basic Grey Basics; Basic Grey - Out of Print (Storyteller); Stardust Stickles by Ranger; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Watercolor Pencil Crayons; Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; EK Success Heart Punch; Martha Stewart Classic 3 in 1Butterfly Punch; Prima Marketing Lace; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Button - Misc.

This gorgeous butterfly came from the July SMAK kit: 

So if you are already versatile in stamping across all your paper-crafting this is definately the kit for you...OR if you are looking to try something new....there really is something for everyone in these kits....

Check out all the details here on how to become a SMAK kit member.

Check out the current SMAK kit:

Gorgeous, right!?

Only a few more days left in December to sign up for this beauty!!

Head over to Unity to get yours now!

Thanks so much for stopping by today .

~ Shilo

Hip Hop - As promised.....

When we were doing the blog hop with Paper Issues - my kit had yet to arrive in the mail so I improvised, but I promised that once my kit came I would create something with it and post it....well, here I am - finally posting about it! I am so in love with how this card turned out. I have a small handful of cards I can't seem to part with and I think this one will be added to the stash....

This sweet little kit is perfect for girlie goodness:)  And lucky for you, they still have some of the kits available in Paper Issues Etsy Store.

And of course the awesome Unity Stamp Co Itty Bitty I used:

Dream Big (Webster's Itty Bitty)

 I also created this card for the Stamp of the Week post a couple weeks back using the same kit. I think it shows how this kit can also look Masculine....I love when kits are versatile like that.....

The Stamp of the Week I used:

{biggest fan}

Well, thanks so much for hopping by....your next stop is the lovely Stephanie Muzzulin...

Make sure you leave a comment on each of the blog's as you hop along for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Unity Stamp Co. We will be random selecting THREE winners!

Here's the whole list in case you get lost along the way:

Angie

Danielle

Jen B.

Jolande

Lisa A.

Natalie

Renee

Shellye

Shilo (YOU ARE HERE)

Stephanie

And of course - Unity has a SALE!!! WAHOO!! Head over to the Unity store and check out all the wonderful deals - Merry Christmas to me!! LOL!

Thanks so much for checking out my cards today....hope you all have a great day!

~ Shilo

Kit of the Month Sketch Challenge at Unity Stamp Co!

It's time for the December Kit of the Month Sketch Challenge over at Unity!

Here is the sketch:

I actually created two cards using this sketch (sometimes you just get on a roll).

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; My Mind's Eye - O Christmas Tree Glitter Cardstock; Kraft Tag - Martha Stewart; Ek Success/Stampin Up Scallop Edge Punch; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Brown Sugar; Circle Label - Jillibean Soup; Photo Corner - Misc.

 "labeled" {from ours to YOURS} October KOM

I love how, with sketches, you can get such completely different looks even though you are using the same basic concept....so cool.

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; My Mind's Eye - Wonderful Winter Glittered Christmas Papers; Making Memories Oval Tag; Circle Label - Jillibean Soup; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Fountain Pen; Trinket Pins - Maya Road; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Ek Success/Stampin Up Three Hearts Punch; Divine Twine - Cotton Candy; White Bobble Trim - American Crafts; Button - Misc.

{COLOR of the Seasons} August KOM

Ok, so maybe better late than never....lol! I did complete a card for the November sketch too...just way too late to post. But I thought I would include it here for you all to check out anyway.

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Echo Park For the Record 2 Collection - Fancy, Floral, Just My Type & Chevrons; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Soap Powder & Spice Tin; Divine Twine - Green Apple; EK Success/Stampin Up Scallop Edge Punch; Glossy Accents by Ranger; Photo Corners, Lace and Buttons - Misc

{the vintage tough} September KOM

OK so your turn!!

Head over to the Unity blog and link up your card for a chance to win your choice of any Unity Kit of the Month! Can't wait to see what you come up with and good luck!

~ Shilo