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Sunday, October 25, 2015

GIU Day1 - Blessed Christmas

Hello everyone!! Welcome to my blog. I'm so excited to be Growing In Unity this week. I will be sharing projects that I made with Unity Stamps, from Monday to Friday. Let's get on to the project for today.

I made a simple Christmas card using one non-holiday stamp from Unity. It makes me happy to stretch my stamps beyond their intended use. Here's my card:


As soon I as I saw this swirl stamp from Unity stamps' Growing in Unity stamp set, I thought of winter and snow!! Also, this is the time for making Christmas cards right? So I went right ahead and made this card. The colors are not the traditional Christmas colors, but I loved this combination after I made my other Christmas card which you can see here.



I sponged a piece of white cardstock with DI Tumbled glass. Then I heat embossed the swirl stamp with Zing silver embossing powder. I cut the cardstock into 2 in a diagonal way. I matted this layer with another cardstock, slightly bigger than this and embossed it's ends with the same silver embossing powder. The sentiment, from Unity Stamps' Unto us stamp set, is also embossed with the same silver powder on the brown card base. To add some dimension, I adhered the inked panels with foam tape. I punched a snowflake using the MS Sonwflake punch and embossed it with the same silver embossing powder. Finally, I added a few blue gems from my stash.

So how do you like this card? Do visit me every day this week, and leave your thoughts and comments. I will pick 2 winners at the end of this week and they will win 25 random stamps from Unity!! How awesome is that!! See you tomorrow with another new and exciting project.

This is one of the cards for Caring Hearts Card Drive.

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33 comments:

  1. aussie aNNieOctober 26, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Beautiful creation and love this colour combo...stunning work.
    ♥
    {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  2. brendaOctober 26, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    This looks so very crisp and elegant Berina, the colours work together beautifully.

    B x

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  3. Debra K.October 26, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful card Berina! Lovely colour combination and the embossing looks beautiful.
    Thank you for becoming a follower and entering my candy giveaway. I hope you'll be able to visit often and say hello. Debra x

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  4. ionabunnyOctober 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Very elegant. Love the simple silver and white. Hugz

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  5. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful layout and colo Thank you so much for taking time to post your very creative art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday in our 206th AG challenge! Blessings and Hugs, Caroler.

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  6. Denise BryantOctober 26, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the diagonal opening for the sentiment and the pretty swirls stamp for a snowy look!

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  7. Becca YahrlingOctober 26, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    I think this is absolutely stunning and very elegant. Love how you cut the stamped panel at an angle - fabulous design!

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  8. Brandi ROctober 27, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    What a beautiful and elegant card. Fabulous job and congrats on your GUI week. Can't wait to see what all you have in store ♥

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  9. Kris BOctober 27, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    What a wonderful Christmas card! Love the silver embossing and non-traditional colors! Beautiful clean and simple card! Congratulations on being this week GIU designer!

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  10. sallyOctober 27, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I love the simple sophistication of your cad!

    Sally

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  11. LageneOctober 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful & Elegant!

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  12. LinbyOctober 27, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Lovely simple design, yet so effective.
    Thanks for joining in with Rudolph Day.
    Lynn x
    GDT

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  13. Jm monroeOctober 27, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Very Elegant. You did a wonderful job Berina. Love seeing your creations

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  14. SewPaperPaintOctober 27, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful colors and love the sketch design!

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  15. KathleenOctober 27, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Really lovely clean and simple card but so very effective, great embossing.

    Kath x

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  16. UTs Hobby TimeOctober 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Super fun card! The colors are so pleasant. love the embossing.

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  17. Sue DOctober 27, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Very elegant with the silver swirls.

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  18. BobbyOctober 27, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    That swirl stamp embossed in silver makes a beautiful background. Thanks for joining us at ATSM this week.

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  19. TamiOctober 27, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I love how you cut the background!!!

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  20. Guadalupe GalvisOctober 27, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    love how the background looks.

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  21. scrappymo!October 27, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Great way to use some embossing folders. The silver makes it look so festive too!

    Thanks for taking part in the October Rudolph Days Challenge.

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  22. SindhuOctober 27, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Very elegant card ..

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  23. fiyre43October 28, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    I love love love this card!! You really went the extra mile to create a beautiful piece!! Thank you for sharing!

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  24. KT Fit KittyOctober 28, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Oh I like this! So elegant looking! I love the embossing! Beautiful CAS card! I might have to CASE your design!

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  25. RubyOctober 28, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Very elegant Christmas card. Congratulations on being the GIU this week.

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  26. Amy WilliamsOctober 28, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    So pretty! Great idea for the swirl! Loving your color combo.

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  27. Sweet AprilOctober 28, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Ahh...Christmas such a beautiful,wonderful,marvelous season as your card;it only says:Christmas! It's so special and elegant!

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  28. SHartlOctober 28, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Congratulations on being the GIU star this week! What a pretty Christmas card, especially with the non-traditional colors. I always like it when something is unexpected and beautiful!

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  29. sharon gOctober 28, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Silver and blue is a classic combo. LOVE it.

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  30. Linda SimmonsOctober 29, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    This is an awesome card. I also like the swirls and the layering.

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  31. Maarit at Violets CornerOctober 29, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    A very elegant Christmas card, fabulous design.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  32. Twinks StampingOctober 31, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful embossed card and I love the choice of colour as your Christmas card xx Jan xx

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  33. Meihsia LiuOctober 31, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Love your beautiful holiday creation! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

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