GROWING IN UNITY DAY 1

My photograph isn’t the best.  I will work on improving the quality.  


Today I wanted to share a card I made using the beautiful “World At Christmas” stamp set by Unity Stamp Company.   I used the angel tag from that set with Sepia Archival Ink on Astroparche cardstock.  I cut the tag out and squared off the top so it would fit on my card.  I used Vintage Photo distress ink to distress around the edges of the tag.  The plaid paper is by Graphic 45 and the black card stock is by American Crafts.   The card base is also Astroparche.   I love the vintage look of Astroparche so you will see me using it again.  The ribbon is SnugHug seam binding.  The word joy is from the same stamp set and I used black Archival Ink and a circle punch for each letter.   The tag is adhered by foam tape as is the word JOY.  I use thin foam tape, but it still gives some dimension.  Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win one of two $20 store credits from Unity.  


Comments

  1. Kim MarieDecember 25, 2023 at 6:38 AM

    Love the simplicity and beauty of this tag! Merry Christmas!

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  2. Kathy HDecember 25, 2023 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful vintage card!

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  3. Becca YahrlingDecember 25, 2023 at 9:15 AM

    I love vintage! (Well, I'm vintage. haha) This is really pretty. Love the plaid and the stamp & the way you added the 'joy' message.

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  4. Kathy DippnerDecember 25, 2023 at 10:32 AM

    Lovely card! Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing your cards this week.

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  5. LindaDecember 25, 2023 at 3:58 PM

    so pretty and simple!!

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  6. Vannessa OsbournDecember 25, 2023 at 4:19 PM

    So pretty! One of my favorite vintage Unity stamps!

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  7. Denise BryantDecember 25, 2023 at 9:04 PM

    Very pretty! I love the vintage style and the colors!
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. UnknownDecember 26, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    Love the vintage look! I'm curious about where you find thin foam tape. --Chris Shuman

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  9. ValerieDecember 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM

    Great card Marilyn! Love the vintage vibe!

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  10. Laurie2catsDecember 27, 2023 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  11. Elizabeth RobertsDecember 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM

    Love the vintage on this card.

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