Friday, August 21, 2015

GIU Day 5 - Find Your ZEN

I cannot believe it is already Day 5 for my GIU week. I have been using a different designer each day for my projects. Today I chose one by Traci Malnofski. She has many incredible stamps so it was hard to pick but I finally chose Serenity from her Fashionista line. Just as a reminder, please get your comments in by MIDNIGHT tomorrow night, Saturday ( Eastern Time ). I will pick 2 random winners and post them on Monday. You will have 2 weeks to contact me with your snail mail info.

I have been wanting to play with this Serenity stamp for so long. I'm glad I finally inked it up !! I did a bit of paper-piecing which is always fun for me. And as you all know, I love mixing different patterns of paper. So I colored the design, chose a doily and some patterned paper, threw in a few rhinestones and here you have it !! This stamp set has 5 different sayings and I couldn't decide on only ONE, so I did the next best thing--- I used FOUR ....


Supplies that I used for this card are :
1. American Crafts 5th & Frolic paper
2. Recollections Kraft Doily
3. Rginestones
4. Tim Holtz Distress Markers

I am hoping that if I look at this project long enough, I will decide to give Yoga a try. My problem is that whenever I sit still for any length of time ( without creating something or reading ), my mind starts spinning with lists of things I need to do.. I kind of think that making cards is my Yoga !! I have found my ZEN and it is being creative....

I am so happy to have been the GIU gal this week !! I found Unity Stamp Company many years ago when I saw a picture of one of their kits Hodge Podge of Happiness.. I actually ordered that and several other kits and have been hooked ever since. Thanks to Angela Magnusen and everyone at Unity for giving me this opportunity to showcase my projects this week.

I have been amazed at all of the wonderful comments about my projects so far. If I have inspired you, I am grateful and would love to see some of your designs. Follow me by e-mail if you would like, from the link on my sidebar.. Please comment for a chance to win a Grab Bag of 25 Unity stamps.... I will choose 2 winners at random and post them on Monday so please check back here.

Thank you all so much for joining in my GIU Week
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    So true, very nice. Thanks for all the inspiration this week.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    So awesome! I bend AND freak!

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  3. Lori KobularAugust 21, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I think my ZEN is creating too! So I can relate! I have thought about joining a yoga class many times, but I find it much more calming to create something instead! I have enjoyed your week of wonderful creations and I love seeing all the great Unity products! This week sure flew by! I hope you get to do it all again soon!!

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  4. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    My Zen is crafting and running
    I Love this card! AWESOME!

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  5. SewPaperPaintAugust 21, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Thanks for a week of fun!

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  6. SusieScrapperAugust 21, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Awesome card and my ZEN is also being creative! Have enjoyed your week of GIU, thank you for sharing your projects!!

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  7. michelegeorgernAugust 21, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    This card and stamp set is so fun! I've really enjoyed seeing your work this week.

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  8. GinaFAugust 21, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Great card! I love that bright yellow hair! I saw that you used what looks like a library checkout card on the bottom, which is kind of cool, because the library is actually my Zen place! Thank You for sharing your work with us this week. I enjoyed seeing all of your projects and styles!

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  9. Waving My WandAugust 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Ack! This is so fun! Totally love it!

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  10. stampsalot87August 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    she makes me want to head to the beach!

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  11. Mary HolshouserAugust 21, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Such a appropriate card. I went to a meeting last night and the program was a demonstration of Yoga. Since I don't bend in a lot of ways and I'm not real steady on my feet I didn't attempt a lot of the things they did but it was interesting to watch.
    Your card is great. Using all of the sentiments were a good idea.
    Namaste

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  12. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Love how you balanced two sentiments in the lady's hands! :D Super fun card Debra! That bright pink pattern paper just makes the stamped design pop! I really enjoyed looking at your work throughout the week. :) Thank you!

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  13. heidiscollAugust 21, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Good idea using four sayings. It works. Really cute card! :)

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  14. Denise BryantAugust 21, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Love the paper piecing and coloring! Fun card!

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  15. Dr. Neha SanwalkaAugust 21, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Wow debra.. love the card totally. specially love the way you have used sentiments on this card. Thank you for sharing these amazing cards with us :)

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  16. sharon gAugust 21, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    What a great use of different papers and colors. The doily is an unexpected cuteness. Nice job. Again!

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  17. Theresa NAugust 21, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards all this week. They are all amazing!! Love them all!! :-)

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  18. cghundleyAugust 21, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Loving the 'vibe' of this
    lovely card! Thanks for
    showing all your creations
    this week, have enjoyed
    them all.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. CathyAugust 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I like the 'I bend so I don't freak'.

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  20. Kris BAugust 21, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Fun card! Reminds me of a balancing act, with all the sentiments around the image! Thanks for a great GIU week! All your projects have been amazing!

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  21. MariLynnAugust 21, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I love the paper doily and the rhinestones. So pretty. If I ever tried to sit in this position, it would take a crane to get me up again. I sat on the floor, playing with my nieces and nephews last weekend and I really struggled to get up and remembered why I only "sit"in chairs now. LOL

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  22. KathieAugust 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, this is great! Once again your coloring is gloriousđź’•
    ps- I tried to do what the card said but I hyperventilated! LOL

    **Your card collection is a fabulous accomplishment and showcases your talent nicely. Congratulations on a job well done!

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  23. Sue DAugust 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Cute--I like the rhinestones and the use of 4 sentiments.

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  24. SHartlAugust 21, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    What a fun card and your paper piecing makes it even better! I could use a calm day like this after chasing around after my two girls! Thanks for a great GIU week with such a variety of projects.

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  25. Taunya ButlerAugust 21, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    You have been marvelous this week and I have been so impressed by your use of different styles and types - you have excelled in every single one!! This card makes me want to go some place quiet and meditate!! So wonderful!!

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  26. D.Ann CAugust 21, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    What fun bling!

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  27. Becca YahrlingAugust 21, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    This is so cute! Using all 4 phrases really works wit this stamp. I tried yoga once ... that was enough. Like you, I find my zen in creating something. I've really enjoyed your week as GIU! You are very talented.

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  28. Renee MoranAugust 21, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    I absolutely love this. Great layout and super colors!

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  29. Sweet AprilAugust 21, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Absolutely fabulous yoga card,full of many good things:color,sentiment(wow using four is really awesome),and creativity.I really enjoy all of your techniques during this week.You have been creative and inspirational.Thanks.

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  30. ShelleyAugust 21, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    I've never seen a stamp like this before. The punk background sure stands out!

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  31. RubyAugust 21, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing with us this week.

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  32. Celeste GoffAugust 22, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Another amazing card my crafty friend! Your are on fire this week!

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  33. Teresa DoyleAugust 22, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    What an adorable card and amazing set Debra. Thanks for sharing you work! Another great Unity Gal!

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  34. Dana JohnsonAugust 22, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    This is amazing! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration this week!!

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  35. ionabunnyAugust 22, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I keep meaning to get this stamp. So cool. Love your design. Thanks for sharing this week. Hugz.

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  36. GaylynnAugust 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Debra. What an awesome zen card. Fun sentiments too.

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  37. Brandi RAugust 23, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Wonderful card! Love all the sentiments ♥

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