Wednesday, September 26, 2018

~ Growing in Unity ~ Day Three ~ Fall Greetings

Hello! I can't believe it's already Day Three of my Growing in Unity week! It is flying by!

One of my favorite sources of inspiration is Sketches! Card Sketches are amazing! Those of you that know me, know I love me a good sketch! They can really get you thinking and if you find sketches with the measurements already figured out... it's like Christmas! LOL! 

I keep a Sketch journal... it's a journal with grid paper that I doodle sketches in for card ideas. I was doodling a sketch for today and I thought it would be fun to do a lot of layers. I love Fall... it's my favorite season. The weather is cooler and the colors are just gorgeous.


 So I thought a card with a lot of layers to use some of my pretty fall patterned papers would be fun. And then of course, I had to use this sweet owl from Unity's Owl {Bring Fall Greetings} set. 
A fun mix of papers and a simple stamped and colored focal image... BAM!  


I adhered the layers to a Kraft card base and set it aside. I then stamped the owl with Memento tuxedo black ink and colored it in with the following Copic markers ~ E33, E50, E51, Y000, Y35, YR15, YR68. I mat the owl piece on a piece of the patterned paper. I adhered the stitched flags to the back of the focal piece and then popped up the entire piece on the card. I stamped the sentiment and used the smallest stitched flag to die cut it out and then popped it up on the card. My final touch for this card was a pretty wood heart... why? Well, because I love owls, fall, and sketches! LOL

Be sure to leave a comment on each of my GIU blog posts for a chance to win one of two fabulous grab bags of 25 stamps from Unity Stamp Company!!! 
You can check out my other GIU days:
Day One
Day Two


Come back tomorrow for my next Source of Inspiration post!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.
~ Crystal

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81 comments:

  1. Cindy Q WillbanksSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    Awe! Look whooo made another beautiful card. I love it.

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  2. scrappin' GA peachSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:13 AM

    I am lovin' this owl so much!
    Your papers are beautiful!
    I also love this sketch, too~

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 11:57 AM

      Thank you, Robyn! I really love the layers in this sketch... so perfect to use up all those papers we're hoarding. LOL ;)

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  3. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:31 AM

    Just darling. I love your coloring, pattern papers, adorable stamp, and design. And I agree, having sketches are handy and gives you a good starting point. Fall is my favorite time of year too! Such a cute card! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you so much, Kim! Your comments always bring a smile to my face... thank you, my friend!

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  4. Vicki Vinchattle PearsonSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:36 AM

    You have my heart on this one as I’m a huge Owl lover as well and Fall is my favorite season! ❤️

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:00 PM

      Ohhh... another Owl and Fall lover! I knew you were awesome!! ;) Thank you for checking out my blog post today!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    The owl is so sweet. I love fall colors and have some great papers at my house too, including some plaid like this. You are very inspiring and this is a cute card to get me going. Thanks, Crystal

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:01 PM

      I'm so glad my blog post today inspired you! Thank you for your sweet comment, Debbie!

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  6. Rachel DuongSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    I love this owl card that screams welcome Fall! It is so cute and has inspired me to bring out my owl stamps. I love the layout with the patterned papers and cute wooden heart!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:03 PM

      Yes! Now that's what I love to hear... bring on the owl stamps! ;) Thank you for checking out my blog post today and taking the time to comment. :)

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  7. Becca YahrlingSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    Yep, sketches are very helpful! I love owls, too, but really, ALL birdies!! Your card is just darling; he's such a sweet image.

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:05 PM

      Sketches really can be helpful! You're right, birdies are awesome. Thank you for checking out my blog post today! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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  8. Dorothy GreenSeptember 26, 2018 at 9:07 AM

    Everything about this card is so right!!! Beautiful coloring, well matched paper, cute subject... Love it!!!

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  9. Sue DSeptember 26, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    Cute owl and love all the layers.

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  10. Denise S.September 26, 2018 at 9:21 AM

    I love all of the layers and what a great way to use up patterned paper so this is a great card. I collect 6 x 6 pads like I think there will be a shortage of them, lol.

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:07 PM

      Ohhh... I'm a 6x6 paper pad collector too! I'm sure that I'll need that one paper and I have to have at least 2 paper pads... LOL. The struggle is real! Thanks for checking out my blog post today, Denise!

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  11. DawnSeptember 26, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    That plaid paper is swoon worthy! Another fun card!

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  12. Bobbie Sue McConathySeptember 26, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    I love your love of owls! That wooden heart stole mine! 😍😍This creation is perfectly fallish!!!!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:10 PM

      Awww... I just can't help myself, Bobbie Sue! And I really think that wooden heart was the perfect touch for this card. Thank you so much for checking out my post and taking time out of your day to comment. I appreciate you, my friend!

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  13. Gina GibsonSeptember 26, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    This is simply adorable. 😊 The combination of papers are perfect together. Thank you for sharing this.

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  14. Wilma DeGSeptember 26, 2018 at 10:35 AM

    Well, DUH! I use sketches all the time for scrapbooking, but not for cards...I'm going to have to do that! I love your idea of keeping a sketch journal for cards, and I really love your card! Thanks for the "extra" inspiration today!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:11 PM

      Yay! I'm so glad you were inspired by my post today, Wilma! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

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  15. Mary BrownSeptember 26, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    Such an awesome fall card idea!!

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  16. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 26, 2018 at 11:58 AM

    Thank you so much, Melanie! I hope you share what you create!

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  17. JhaysSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:30 PM

    I love the little banner flags tucked under the owl. Such a sweet card. The fall colors are great!

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  18. Glennis FSeptember 26, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    That is the cutest owl! I am a collector of owl ornaments, especially glass ones, so your card appeals to me very much!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you so much, Glennis! I collect owl ornaments too! I just love them!

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  19. 2sunsSeptember 26, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    Love your layered owl card! Pam Foy

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  20. PatSeptember 26, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    I love how cute this little owl came out and your color combinations. I am never too sure about mixing papers I must try it and see what happens. I love the little tags underneath for more color

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:49 PM

      Thank you, Patricia! For this card, I actually used several papers from the same paper pad... that makes it much easier to pair those papers. :)

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  21. SandraSeptember 26, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    What a cute card Crystal!! Love your papers and layout!!

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  22. Angie MSeptember 26, 2018 at 4:19 PM

    So cute! Love the paper selection too!

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  23. Katy FowlerSeptember 26, 2018 at 4:33 PM

    I received that owl in a grab bag. He's so cute. I love his big eyes. Great color combo. hoot hoot

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  24. Judy BSeptember 26, 2018 at 6:56 PM

    This is so fun for a Fall card Crystal! My daughter loves owls too and this would be a good one to kinda copy, at least design wise. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you so much, Judy! I hope you share what you create! I'd love to see. :)

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  25. Karen DecknickSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:08 PM

    Adorable, love the stitched flag elements!

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  26. Shelly SchmidtSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:36 PM

    Loving this fall card and your great sketch. I love sketch challenges : ) I really love that owl with the leaves- have not noticed it before while shopping..... Fun mix of DP's. Great card!

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:55 PM

      Thank you so much, Shelly! I love sketch challenges too! Such a fun way to get the creativity flowing. :)

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  27. cghundleySeptember 26, 2018 at 8:38 PM

    Lovely layers and
    the owl is too cute!
    Carla from Utah

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  28. Denise BryantSeptember 26, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    Awesome fall card! I love that cute owl!

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  29. Kim ChastainSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:22 AM

    I love fall and everything about this card :)

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  30. karen adamsSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    Great card!

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  31. Heather MillerSeptember 27, 2018 at 9:46 AM

    So stinkin’ cute! You’ve inspired me to case your card now 😉

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:57 PM

      Yay! I'm so glad I inspired you! Thank you for checking out my blog post today!

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  32. Lea KeislingSeptember 27, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    We talked about this card on FB but I totally wanted to reiterate how amazing your card is. Can't wait to see what your finally GIU card is

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 3:58 PM

      Thank you so much, Lea! My final GIU blog post just may be my favorite post! Eeep!

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  33. stampingwithpeggie.blogspot.comSeptember 27, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    What a cute owl. Love the plaid paper.

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  34. MoongirlSeptember 27, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    What a cute card!

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  35. Marjorie DUMONTIER September 27, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    This is such a lovely card ! I love this owl as well. And just like you, fall has so much inspiring colors. I love the combos you choose for today. Love, Marjorie
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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    1. Crystal O. MinklerSeptember 27, 2018 at 4:01 PM

      Thank you so much, Marjorie! There is just something about the fall colors... I really do love them! Thank you for checking out my blog post. :)

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  36. Joyce VerdonSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, girl, you did this owl proud! Very cute card!

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  37. Jen R.September 28, 2018 at 3:41 AM

    Cute little owl and great fall colors!

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  38. Crafting with DiSeptember 28, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    Great fall card. The little owl is darling!

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  39. StephanieSeptember 28, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love the colors you used and the banners. That owl is adorable!

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  40. Phaline MaysSeptember 28, 2018 at 8:51 PM

    I love the simple beauty in your card! Way to rock the plaid!
    --Phaline Mays

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  41. foleysfriendSeptember 29, 2018 at 10:09 PM

    What a great job of coloring that owl image. Perfect use of patterned papers.

    sue nagata

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  42. Andre M.September 30, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    So much beautiful layering of these lovely papers and the owl is so cute.

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