Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 17 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 17 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I am loving the creations being shared with these fun and adorable Advent Calendar stamps. Keep them coming! Today I'm also sharing inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration ALL the Sketches Challenge!

Today's Advent Calendar stamp is a beautiful stack of books with a pretty coffee cup! I stamped the image with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored it up with some Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Cup: BG10, BG70, BG72, E70, E71, E74

Books: E70, E71, E81, E84, E87, YR21, YR24, YG91, YG93, R81, R83,

Pages: C00, C1 

Flower: R81, R83, R85, YR21, YR24, YG93 

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 17 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 17 | Unity Stamp Co.

There are 27 different sketches to inspire us to create this month! Here's a look at six of them. I was inspired by the one on the top far right... Sketch 3.

A closer look at Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 3! I love this sketch! It's so fun to use with scraps. Stop by the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group to check out the challenge and see all the inspiration for each of the sketches. Maybe you'll be inspired to play along with us!

I die cut the stack of books with the smallest die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. Popped up the circle with foam tape.

I paired up the books and coffee cup with the Perk Me Up {paper pack}. The pretty sentiment is from the Coffee is Not Enough stamps. I heat embossed it with my usual combo of  products: TE Anti-Static Powder Tool, Sugar Cube Pigment Ink from Taylored Expressions, Alabaster White Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe, and a Wagner Precision Heat Tool.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 18 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 16 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 16 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have an any occasion card for today's beautiful stamp.

Love this stamp?! It looks so pretty in any color. I stamped the butterfly with Mustard Seed, Candied Apple, and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 16 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 16 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 18! Another fun sketch! 

Now that I'm looking at this, I probably could have used a piece of pattern paper instead of a panel of white card stock to place the butterflies on. And then stamped the sentiment on a scrap and adhere it over the pattern paper. What do you think? I might do that if I replicate this card.

I paired up the butterflies with the Kindness is Magic {paper pack}. I think it's a fun pairing of stamp and papers. I love the colors in these papers! The fun sentiment is from the Well, Hello {itty bitty} stamp.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 17 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #235 ~ Year End Cards Theme Challenge {Week 3}

Hello there crafty friend!

 Sharing some more inspiration for week 3, our final week of the Inky Paws Challenge #235 - Year End Cards Theme Challenge! You have until this coming Friday, December 20th to get your entries in for the challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #235 - Year End Cards Theme Challenge

I usually find myself in need of a thank you card. And what's better than a coffee themed thank you card!?

I inked up the beautiful girl from Pumpkin Latte Stamp Set with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored her up with my Copic markers and then I die cut her with the coordinating die from the Pumpkin Latte Die Set. I love these stamps! And was excited to see that I could use it for a holiday card.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Hair: Y21, Y02, E23, Y26, E25

Blue Jacket: BG10, BG70, BG72

Buttons / Belt / Sleeve: R20, R14, R56

Scarf: BG10, BG72, R20, R14, R56

Boots: E51, E55, E57

Cup: C00, C1, R20, R14, YG11, G24, G46

I created a simple background by blending white pigment ink over the Evergreens Stencil onto Kraft card stock. I die cut the background using a die from the Frames & Flags Die Set. I also die cut the red scalloped mat using a die from the same set. And the white card stock layer is die cut using a die from the Basic Frames Die Set.

Before adhering all of my layers, I die cut the Thanks a Latte Dies from the white layer and the red layer. A fun trick I like to use to stretch out my card stock supply sometimes. I finished off the card with a few enamel dots from my stash.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a card using this month's fun theme. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 15 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 15 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have a sweet bunny card to share today.

Today's goodies are snowflake embellishments and beautiful heart brads. I used a few of the heart brads on my love card. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used: R00, R20, W0, W2, W4, W5.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 15 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 15 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 35! I altered the sketch and made a mini slimline card.

I found the perfect sentiment for this cute card from the Born to Be Loved stamps.

Did you check out my video? If you did, you saw me add the beautiful snowflake embellishments to this card and the next one below. I love the added texture! If you missed this card, you can check it out here... Advent Calendar Day 14.

I also added a few snowflake embellishments to this card. Love the added shimmer it adds to the card! If you'd like to check out more info on this card you can see it here... December 2024 Whit Kit Card.

I paired up the beautiful heart brads with the Gosh I Love You {paper pack}. I think it's a fun pairing with a heart theme.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 16 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inktastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 14 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 14 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I'm back with another holiday card. I've been loving all the holiday stamps in this year's Advent Calendar.

Today's stamp is a beautiful snowflake. Love it! I stamped it with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with Copic markers: B0000, B000

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 14 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 14 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 25! I love how this card design kind of looks like a present!

I die cut the snowflake using a die from the Scallops & Circles{nesting dies}. Popped it up on the card using foam tape.

I paired up the deer with the Snowflake Elegance {paper pack}. I finished up the card with a fun sentiment from the Cherished Holly {Front & Center Stamps}. Love it!

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 15 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 13 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 13 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have another cute holiday card to share today.

Today's stamp is an adorable deer. So cute! I stamped it with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with Copic markers: R00, R20, E50, E21, E23, C00, C1.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 13 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 13 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 17! Another great sketch with fun layers!

I die cut the deer using a die from the Scallops & Circles{nesting dies}. Popped it up on the card using foam tape.

I paired up the deer with the North Pole Collection {paper pack}. I finished up the card with a sweet sentiment from the Simple Little Wishes {itty bitty}. So perfect with this adorable deer!

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 14 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 ~ Joy of the Season ~ Gina K. Designs

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with a little inspiration for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a lovely Christmas card featuring a wonderful die and stamp set from our amazing sponsor, Gina K. Designs, called Joy of the Season! 

Unfortunately, the Joy of the Season stamp set was an exclusive set in collaboration with Simon Says Stamp for STAMPtember maybe a couple of years ago now, so it's no longer available. I sure do love it though! I stamped the gorgeous deer using Sea Glass and Tranquil Teal inks from Gina K. Designs. I fussy cut the deer leaving a white border.

I die cut Sea Glass card stock from Gina K. Designs using the gorgeous Snowflake Cover Plate die. I then trimmed a piece of white card stock to fit behind the cover plate die. I adhered a 1-3/4" wide piece of Sea Glass card stock across the front of a white A2 card base.

I heat embossed the beautiful sentiment using my go to mix of products: TE Anti-Static Powder Tool, Sugar Cube Pigment Ink, Alabaster White Embossing Powder and a Wagner Precision Heat Tool. I trimmed the sentiment and mat it with white card stock. I adhered all of the layers to the card using Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue and popped up the deer using Scrapbook Adhesive Crafty Foam Tape. And I finished off the card with pretty Frosty Rhinestones from Gina Marie Designs. 

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 for the month of December. I decided to do an A2 card instead of the mini slimline design in the sketch. If you're not a fan of mini slimline cards, feel free to alter the design for an A2 card like I did or even an A7 card. Whatever works for you. If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! The design team, as always, rocked this sketch!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 12 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 12 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have a 'just because' card for today's stamp.

How fun is this adorable mushroom stamp?! And that cute smile! Love it!

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Red: R20, R14, R27

White: C00, C1

Warm Gray: W0, W2, W4

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 12 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 12 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 28! Another fun sketch with some layers!

I die cut the mushroom using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. It's popped up on the card with foam tape. I also die cut the paper layers using dies from the BIG Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}.

I paired up the mushroom with the Jubilant Tapestry {paper pack}. I think it's a fun pairing of stamp and papers.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 13 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inktastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 11 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 11 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Another fun holiday card to share today. Though I think this cute tree stamp could be used for any occasion.

I just love today's stamp. It's so cute! I stamped it with Vintage Photo, Mowed Lawn, and Forest Moss Distress Inks.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 11 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 11 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 26! Another great sketch with fun layers!

I die cut the tree using a die from the Scallops & Circles{nesting dies}. Distressed the edges lightly with a blending brush. And popped it up with foam tape. 

I paired up the ornament with the Watercolor Tidings {paper pack}. I finished up the card with a sweet sentiment from the Christmas cut apart sheet that I received as a freebie from my Brown Thursday order. So perfect with these papers!

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 12 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Membership Wednesday ~ December 2024 WK Joyous Village ~ Unity Stamp Co.

  Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday card featuring the adorable little houses and church stamps from the December 2024 Whit Kit membership from Unity called Joyous Village. 

These adorable little houses and church are just TOO cute! I stamped them with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored them very simply with Copic markers. I fussy cut the buildings on the line and cut the trees and bushes leaving a bit of a white border around them.  

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

House Top Right: E0000, E31

Church Mid Left: C00, C1

House Bottom Right: E40, E31

I ink smooshed a fun background over the A Little Christmas Carol Background stamp that I had stamped on Canson XL watercolor paper with Black Amalgam ink and dry set with a Wagner Precision Heat Tool. I ink smooshed with Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet and Salty Ocean Distress Inks.

I die cut the ink smooshed background using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. I also die cut a piece of white card stock. I tore the white layer in half and then stacked those pieces on the bottom to create my snowy hills. All the layers are adhered to a Kraft A2 top fold card base.

Here's a quick look at this month's Whit Kit membership! Isn't is glorious!

Well, that's it for me today! I hope you've been inspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Hope you have an inkcredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 10 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 10 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I was inspired to make a shaker card today but chickened out. LOL! Me and shaker cards don't see eye to eye... I always make a mess with them.

So I decided to make a faux shaker card with a removable ornament. These are easier, but still a little messy. LOL! And the ornament is so fun. It's not just a card... it's a gift!

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 10 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 10 | Unity Stamp Co.

There are 27 different sketches to pick from for this month's Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration ALL the Sketches Challenge! Here's a look at six of them. I was inspired by the last one... Sketch 18.

A closer look at Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18! This is a fun sketch! It's perfect for those scraps we all have in our stash. Stop by the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group to check out the challenge and see all the inspiration for each of the sketches. Maybe you'll be inspired to play along with us!

I die cut all the pieces to create the ornament using the Ornamental Greetings Ornament dies from Unity {looks like these aren't available right now}. You can see all the layers in the video above. I just had to ink up the Day 2 penguin again! I love this cutie! 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the penguin: C00, C1, YR21, YR15

I adhered a bunch of the fun Christmas confetti mix around the bottom of the ornament and a few around the top. It took me a few tries but I also tied a pretty bow. I adhered the ribbon with a glue dot. The ornament is adhered to the card with removable glue dots from the iCraft Removable Pixie Dots Adhesive from Therm O Web. 

I paired up the ornament with the Watercolor Tidings {paper pack}. I finished up the card with a sweet sentiment from the Christmas cut apart sheet that I received as a freebie from my Brown Thursday order. So perfect with these papers!

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 11 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an ink-tastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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