Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Growing in Unity Day 3 - Dance to the Song in your Head

Happy Wednesday everyone - welcome to Day 3 of my GIU fun! I'm the Growing in Unity gal this week over on the Unity Stamp Co. blog, which means I'll be sharing a project created with my Unity stamps with you every day. I invite you to come back each day and leave a comment for a chance to win your choice of (2) Itty Bitty stamps! Woohoo! If you're new to my blog, I'd love it if you became a follower and join in the fun over on the Caffeinated Papercuts Facebook page. :)

Today, I have a card with sequins. Yes, I'm sure you're all amazed. I did change it up a bit, though, and added in some sweet coloring as well. ;) I love the Angie's girls line, and when Whitney was introduced, it was love at first sight.

unity stamp co whitney girl spectrum noir markers pretty pink posh sequins paper craft coloring

Here's a little secret; I've never taken a coloring class. I'm not Copic certified or anything like that; heck, I don't even use Copics! I colored Whitney here with my Spectrum Noir markers, and this was the first time that I sat back when done and went 'holy cow, maybe I CAN color!' I'm self-taught by way of YouTube videos and other crafting blogs, and I think all of my practicing is finally paying off.


Admittedly, I made her look a bit like me. I don't know about you, but I would soooo wear those shoes!


I absolutely love this quote that comes with her. After coloring Whitney, I fussy-cut her out then went to town paring up several different papers from a MME 6x6 pad. I love mixing patterns together, and using the gray floral and black patterned as neutrals was just the ticket here. And, of course, I used more Pretty Pink Posh sequins to finish off the edge of the card.


I popped up the sentiment and Whitney with foam tape for some height and this card was done. Honestly, I'm thinking of keeping her; think she'd look good on the craft table?

Thanks for stopping by today; see you tomorrow for Day 4! Until then, Happy Crafting!

17 comments:

  1. Beautiful card! You should be very proud of your coloring, it looks wonderful!! I do not use Copics either, and rely on YouTube, Pinterest and other blogs for leaning new techniques. Love your choice of papers and colors!

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  2. Gorgeous card design, love all the layers and your coloring is lovely!!!

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  3. I love the layers. Such pretty soft colors on the cards.

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  4. Haha, you crack me up! Great job on the coloring. I am so loving all the layers on that card. Super gorgeous!!!

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  5. Nice job coloring! Cute card!

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  6. She is pretty the way you colored her and the trim and papers add to it just perfectly, I think. :)

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  7. Beautiful card! I love the mix of prints and colors, and your coloring of the pretty ANGIEgirl stamp!

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  8. I love Whitney, you did a fab job of coloring her! :)

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  9. beautiful card.. love your coloring... seriously your practice has paid off wel
    Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  10. Stunning card. Great colouring.

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  11. Love all the sweet embellishments and the coloring is great!!

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  12. Whitney looks fabulous! Love the sentiment, the sequins and your coloring is spot on. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Great coloring and I like the sequins.

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  14. Beautiful card. Well colored.

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  15. This is lovely, Jen. The sequins and soft colors and perfect!

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  16. Beautiful card and coloring of Whitney! I love the mix of colors and patterns you chose for your card as well!

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  17. This is fantastic! I love your paper choices with Whitney.

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