Monday, September 30, 2013

Growing in Unity - Day One!

Good morning and welcome to my week as the Growing in Unity Girl.  First, I want to thank Jennifer (sorry I can't remember your last name) who switched GIU weeks with me, as I was scheduled to be on in early April but my grandmother passed away, and Jennifer was sweet enough to jump in to take my week in April and let me have her week this week so I wouldn't miss out on the fun.

It feels like forever since I  have updated this blog, but for good reason, a lot has happened since my last blog post.  We moved back to Winnipeg in mid-May after 15 years living in Ontario.  We decided we really wanted our two sons to be closer to their cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles.  We were fortunate enough that my husband was able to transfer through his work, and I was able to secure a job here in Winnipeg before we even left Ontario.  However, we did downsize our house substantially, so finding room for everything has been a challenge - we are still unpacking boxes.  On a positive note, I was able to claim the loft in our new house as my craft space - I just wasn't able to focus on organizing it or doing much crafting until late August.

But enough about that - let's get to the focus for this week - Growing in Unity!!! I participated in this last year for the first time and had so much fun, I couldn't wait to do it again.  Just as a refresher - I get to showcase creations using Unity Stamps all week, and I get to pick a winner from all the comments to win TWO FREE ITTY BITTY STAMPS! How is that for fun?!  But wait, that's not all....(do I sound like a game show host? LOL!)  I am going to make this week even sweeter for those that leave comments.  I have a few duplicate Unity Stamps.  Many are Stamp of the Week stamps - one of which is featured on my Wednesday project - but I also have a full sheet of brand new red rubber - the October 2011 KOM (faith, hope, love ... live by it) that I am going to give away to one lucky commenter.  So there will be lots of winning this week.

For my first project, I am showcasing a card I made for a friends wedding using the April 2013 Kit of the Month.  I remember seeing a beautiful card during one of the Friends with Flair Fridays that used the hanging towels with a black and white background.  To see the inspiration for my card, visit Mary Ann's blog, Lakeside Stamping.

I used the same black and white colour scheme, with some damask paper and this is what I came up with:

I really like how it turned out with just some embossing, pearls and ribbon. 

Remember to stop by everyday this week and leave comments for your chance to win Two Free Itty Bittys from Unity as well as some Stamp of the Weeks and this gorgeous sheet of red rubber:
 
Looking forward to a great week!

Michele

31 comments:

  1. Congrats on GIU. Love this image and sentiment done it black and white. Beautiful card. Glad your move is behind you.

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  2. Boy! I moved at the same time so you & I have the exact same story! LOL I was last week's GIU. :) Congrats on being this week's. I have made this card too. I have 2 boys as well but they are 35 & 30, he will be 31 on the 5th. We have lots in common. I truly love your card. I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us this week. TFS

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  3. That card is gorgeous! I may borrow the idea for an upcoming wedding :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. That is LOVELY! What a pretty, pretty card. Love the classic colors too; very chic. Glad you survived the move; those are so intense!!

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  5. Congrats on your GIU week! I'm looking forward to having a look around your blog and to seeing your Unity creations this week!
    Very class card today! Love the black and white combo, and the cute towels stamp!

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  6. The B&W makes an elegant design, Michele. Congrats on your GIU week. Looking forward to your inspiration.

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  7. Hi Michele. I think this is beautiful!!!! So elegant. Congrats on your GIU week. How fun. :)

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  8. Great card! Love the elegant look of black and white! Congratulations on being this weeks GIU designer! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this week!

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  9. Congrats on being GIU gal this week, Michele! Great card as usual....love the simplicity of this card and how elegant this looks!

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  10. Looking forward to seeing your creations this week. The first card is lovely. Have a fun time with your GIU week.

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  11. congrats on being the GIU this week! What a wonderful card! The black and white makes it so elegant and that adorable image makes it sweet and fun!

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  12. This is such a classy and elegant looking card! Congrats on being GIU gal this week!

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  13. Love how elegant it is! Looking fwd to a great week of cards from you :)

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  14. Lovely card. Really elegant looking. Thank you for sharing you're ideas and am looking forward to seeing you're cards this week.
    Thank you.

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  15. I love visiting the GIU girls because I feel like I always see a stamp that is new to me. I've never seen these little towels before and they are so cute! Such an elegant card too!

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  16. This card is whimsical and elegant at the same time! LOVE those little towels!

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  18. Love this card nice clean lines.

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  20. Beautiful card. Love black and white.

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  21. The towels are adorable! And I love the black and white scheme - so elegant but FUN!

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  22. Sorry about the loss of your grandmother, Michelle. This card is a stunner!

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  23. First congrats on your move. Nothing like being closer to family. Lucky you on scoring a craft room! I love your card, simple and elegant. But please don't taunt me with the big rubber! 'Cause I want it bad! *grin

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  24. So sorry about your grandma. Good to hear you moved closer to your family. Family is so important-a wonderful support system when raising your family. Lovely card!

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  25. Pretty card, love the black and white.

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  26. I love this card! Elegant and simple at the same time with a touch of humor! So glad you've moved back to Winnipeg! Now we can scrap together! :0)

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  27. Gratz on GUI!! I love that image! It's just so different and fun.
    xxx
    Riette

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  28. Cute! How have I never seen that stamp before? I love what you did with it...so elegant!

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  29. Woohoo Congratulations on hosting GIU this week!! Your card is beautiful and elegant with the black and white! You sure have had a hectic time.
    Big hugs
    Tracy
    xoxo

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  30. Oh, this card is really adorable! The two towels are just perfect for a wedding card!

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