Saturday, July 12, 2025

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge

 



CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is anything goes using an embossing folder.  We have an optional twist; for this challenge the twist is "in the sky."

For my card I used the following:
Gina K Designs Butterscotch Cardstock
Black CS
White CS
Unity Rectangle Stiched Die
Spellbinders Head in the Clouds Embossing Folder
Sunray Die
Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Die
Gina K Designs Clear Dew Drops embellishment

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at


Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Stripes and/or Dots

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is"Stripes and/or Dots."

For my card I chose to use dots.
Black Cardstock
White Cardstock
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Gina K Designs Master Layouts 12 Dies
Penny Black Heartfelt smile die
Spellbinders Floral Friendship Butterfly Dimensional Sticker

We hope you'll share your Stripes and/or Dots cards/projects with us at


Sunday, July 6, 2025

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Christmas goes; we have an inspiration board, if needed.

For my slimline card I used the following:
White Metallic Cardstock
Divinity Designs Christmas Collection Paper Pad
Divinity Designs Slimline Poinsettia Background Die
Divinity Designs Merry Christmas Dies

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board



Friday, July 4, 2025

Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge

 


Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge is anything CAS goes; we have an
optional theme.  For this challenge the theme is "Beachy."

For my card I used the following:
Pink Cardstock
White Cardstock
Pebbles Pearlescent Chalks to create backgroun on oval
Hero Arts Oval Nesting Die
Essentials by Ellen Inner Flamingo Stamp & Die
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Sea You Soon stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink
Ohuhu Markers
Epoxy Palm Tree Sticker
Dimensionals

We hope you'll share your CAS cards with us at


Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is anything Halloween goes; we have an
inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Orange Cardstock
Dotted Designer Paper
Black Cardstock
SBC Willow Lane Rubons
Sentimen from Penny Black Pumpkin Stack stamp set
Ink Blending Brushed Edges
Stampin Up Corner Punch

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at 

Inspiration Board



Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Four Seasons Summer Challenge

 


The Four Seasons Summer Challenge is anything Summer goes; we have
an inspration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
Metallic Blue Cardstock for base
Watercolor Beach Designer Paper
White Cardstock
Spellbinders Paradise Resort Stamps and Dies
Lawn Fawn jet Black Ink
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your summer themed cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Saturday, June 28, 2025

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is anything goes using an
embossing folder.  We have an optional theme for this challenge the
theme is cats or dogs.

For my card I used the following:
Metallic Beige CS
Black CS
Memory Box Ribbon Heart Sidekick Frame Die
Cat Paws Embossing Folder
Penny Black Fancy Cat Die

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using an 
embossing folder at CYHTP Challenge.


Monday, June 16, 2025

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is anything Halloween goes; we have
an inspiration board, if needed.

For my mini slimline card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Orange Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Designer Paper from stash
Wiches Shoes from Stamps Happen, Inc.
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards with us at

Inspiration Board




Sunday, June 15, 2025

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Christmas goes; we have
an inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White CS
Blue CS
SU DSP from stash
Ink blended using Gina K Designs Electro Pop Neon inks:
Orange Glow, Poppin Pink, Loud Lime, & Blairing Blue
Paper Smooches Winter Groves set
Stamp Simply Wonder of Christmas sentiments set
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
Gina K Designs Iridescent Gel Pens
Gems

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Saturday, June 14, 2025

Can You Handle the Pressure Embossing Folder Challenge

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is anything goes using an
embossing folder.  We have an optional theme; for this challenge the theme
is Butterflies.

For my card I used the following:
Pearl Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Floral Butterfly Embossing Folder
Unity Here's a Hug Die
Black Gems

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us using an embossing folder

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Fun in the Sun

 


The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge theme is "Fun in the Sun."

For my card I used the following:
Blue Cardstock
Black Cardstock
White Cardstock
Watercolor Beach Designer Paper
Gina K Designs Keep Swimming Stamp set and die
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
sentiment from Spellbinders Paradise Resort stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your "fun in the sun" cards/projects with us at

Monday, June 9, 2025

WINNERS from MY GIU Week

 I enjoyed sharing my GIU Creations with everyone last week and want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments on my GIU posts.

It is my pleasure to announce the winners from my GIU week; congratulations to:
Please email kelli@unitystampco.com to claim your $20 gift credit within two weeks. In the subject line please put: "Winner from Vickie Yeakley's GIU Week."

Please note: this announcement is also posted on the Growing in Unity Cardmaking/Rubberstamping Facebook page.

Friday, June 6, 2025

Growing in Unity Day 5

 Welcome to GIU Day 5!

My GIU week is coming to an end.  I have enjoyed creating each day using Unity stamps, dies, and papers.

For today's cards I have a CAS (Clean and Simple) theme to end my week on!

For this card I used image and sentiment from the

April 2021 KOM Love Dwells Here along with the Cloud & Wave Stencil to create the cloud corner.



For My second card I used an image and sentiment from

the April 2021 KOM Love Dwells Here


I hope that you have enjoyed viewing/commenting on my GIU cards this week.  I have certainly enjoyed reading your comments and especially enjoyed having the GIU opportunity.

It will take a few days to determine and announce the random winners of the Unity  $20 gift credit prize.  Winners will be announced on my blog and also on the GIU Facebook page.  Good luck to each of you in the draw!

Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge

 


Simply Clean & Simple Card Challenge is anything CAS goes; we have an optional
theme of "pretty pinks" for this challenge.

For my card I used the following:
Pink Cardstock
Designer Paper from stash cut into strips
Unity Scallop Rectangle Die
Sentiment from MFT Clearly Sentimental about Audrey Hepburn stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink

We hope you'll share your CAS cards with us at

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Growing In Unity Day 4

 Welcome to GIU Day 4!


Today's cards use a Monster theme!


For this card I used a fun fold called "stand-alone."

 Monster Mayhem Stamp & Paper Pack


For my second card I used the Monster Mayhem paper pack

and Monster Hugs stamp set.


Be sure to leave a comment to be entered in the $20 gift credit prize from Unity!


Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Growing In Unity Day 3

 Welcome to GIU Day 3!

For today's cards I used beautiful papers and a fun fold.

For this 3 panel fun fold card I used Fields of Summer
Paper Pack and sentiment from November 2024 KOM
Every Step of the Way.



For this 3 panel card I used
Island Bliss Paper Pack and sentiment from
November 2024 KOM Every Step of the Way


Be sure to leave a comment to be entered in the prize drawing of a $20 gift credit from Unity!
(Please note:  If your comment is showing as anonymous please include your name in your comment so you will be sure to be included in the random prize drawing.)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Growing in Unity Day 2

 Welcome to Day 2 of my Growing In Unity (GIU) creations.  

Today is "Chicken Day"!  Leave a comment each day this week on my GIU posts and you'll be entered to win a Unity prize package of $20 Gift Credit to Unity Stamp Company!








(Please note:  If your comment is showing as anonymous please include your name in your comment so you will be sure to be included in the random prize drawing.)

Monday, June 2, 2025

Growing in Unity Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of my GIU (Growing In Unity) week!

 

I am excited to share the projects I’ve created using Unity Stamp Company stamps.  The really FUN part is when you leave a comment on my GIU blog posts each day this week you are entered in a chance to win a Prize of a $20 gift credit from Unity!


Today I’m sharing two fun creations using Unity Stamp Company stencils.

For this quick card I used Layering Tulip Stencil



For my second card I used Here Comes the Sun Stencil

The sentiments on both cards are from the

Be sure to leave a comment each day to be one of two random winners who will each win a $20 gift credit to Unity Stamp Company.  (Please note:  If your comment is showing as anonymous please include your name in your comment so you will be sure to be included in the random prize drawing.)

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is anything Halloween goes; we have
an inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
Purple Cardstock
DP from stash
Brown Cardstock
White Cardstock
Unity Stitched Scallops & Rectangles Dies
Unity Hello My Pretty Friend shoes stamp
A very old Studio 112 stamp from Michaels Dollar Bin years ago for the web & spider!
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board





Sunday, June 1, 2025

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Christmas goes; we have an
inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White CS
Blue CS
SU DSP from stash
Paper Smooches Winter Groves stamp set
Stamp Simple Wonder of Christmas Sentiments stamp set
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
Hero Arts Cornflower ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board



Four Seasons Summer Challenge

 


Four Seasons Summer Challenge is anything Summer goes; we have
an inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
Blue Cardstock
White Cardstock
Unity Surf's Up Totally Cool stamp set
(surf boards were fussy cut)
Gina K Designs inks: Kraft, Powder Blue, Blue Sky, Warm Cocoa
Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink
Unity Waves Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs Cloud Stencil
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your summer cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Saturday, May 24, 2025

Can You Handle the Pressure Embossing Folder Challenge

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is anything goes using an
embossing folder; we have an optional theme "Jungle Animals" for this challenge.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Pink Cardstock
Gray Cardstock
Stampin Up Cloudy Day Embossing Folder
Simon Says Stamp Wild Cuddly Critters stamp set
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
Ohuhu Markers
Die Cut Hearts

We hope you'll share your cards/projects with us at

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Chritmas goes.
We have an inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
Gray Cardstock
Red Cardstock
GKD Master Layout 19 dies
Designer Paper, image, and sentiment from a free paper pack
included with a magazine that I've had for a very long time!

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at

Inspiration Board




Friday, May 16, 2025

Two Old Bats Halloween Mid-month Challenge

 


Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge is always anything Halloween goes; we have
an inspiration board, if needed.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Divinity Designs Rainbow Sherbert Paper Pad
Newton's Nook Spooky Roundabout stamp set
Newton's Nook Circle Frame Die
BoBunny Banner Die
Versafine Clair Nocturne ink

We Hope you'll share your Halloween cards/projects with us at 

Inspiration Board



Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Flowers

 



For my card I used the following:
Black Cardstock
Peach Textured Cardstock
Waffle Flower Collage Postage Die
Sentiment from Stampin Up Perennial Postage Stamp Set
Floral Stickers from a sticker stack gifted from a friend
Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink

We hope you'll share your "flower" cards with us at


Saturday, May 10, 2025

CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge

 


CYHTP Embossing Folder Challenge is anything goes using an embossing folder; this challenge twist is "floral."

For my card I used the following;
White Cardstock
Blue Cardstock
Spellbinders Floral Fence of Togetherness Embossing Folder
BoBunny Banner die
sentiment from Woodware Blooming Nature stamp set.

We hope you'll share your cards/projects using an embossing folder with us at

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge

 


Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge is anything Christmas goes.

For my card I used the following:
White Cardstock
Gingham Cardstock
Gina K Designs Sweet Corn ink and blending brush
Unity Big Scallops & Rectangle Dies
Image and sentiment from Unity November 2024 KOM
Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
Ohuhu Markers

We hope you'll share your Christmas cards/projects with us at