Sunday, November 24, 2013

Unity Friends Blog Hop

Earlier this week, I got a Facebook message from Angela at Unity Stamp Company asking if I wanted to participate in a Unity Friends Blog Hop she was hosting.  After I picked myself up on the floor and did a major "SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAL!!!!" I said, YES!  OMG, how ExCiTiNg and FuN is this!!

This hop is in celebration of some new releases featured here - and their fabulous Brown Thursday sale!  The name is a bit misleading though cuz it's a Thursday, all weekend and Monday fantastic sale!  Be sure to stop by to check it out for some GREEEEEEEAAAT deals! 


My first project is a card featuring Candy Hearts along with a sentiment from Hello Little One.  The paper used is Carta Bella Devoted.


Next, I created a card that I hope I never have to send.....but unfortunately, it is part of life.  I used SORRY love and prayers and some paper from Fancy Pants Country Boutique.  I also used Tim Holtz Distress Paints and some UmWow Studios confetti hearts.



Thirdly (is that a word?), I used Everything More, to make a thank you card with some Bo Bunny papers.  The flower is a Stamp of the Week, Each Moment is Success, with distress glitter.



And FINALLY, I made a canvas using a FABULOUS quote from Lasting Thoughts.  The heart hands are UmWow Studios chipboard, and I used their circle mask on the background.


I love the "promise not to let go" part the best.


You still with me?!?!?!  THIS part is super-iffic COOL!  LEAVE a comment on my BLOG Post and you have a CHANCE to WIN a GRAB BAG of 20 STAMPS from Unity! :)  Winners will be picked and ANNOUNCED on the Unity Blog and FACEBOOK PAGE on Tuesday Morning!

YAY!  And I've gotten to spend a little time getting know THESE amazing, crafty and inspirational women.  How COOL is tHaT? 


Now, HOP you GO onto your next stop, the INCREDIBLY creative Kary!

Here is the order!
(you are here) Karen http://karey2005.blogspot.com
(go here next) Kary http://karyg.blogspot.com/

And HEY, thanks so much for hopping with us, and thanks to Unity Stamp Company for hosting this fun lil hop!

Craftily yours,

Karen

81 comments:

  1. You know, sometimes just expressing that you're sorry about someone's loss is all that's needed! Thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

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  2. Karen I'm so happy for you !! WOW! Your cards are all beautiful as always :)

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  3. Fabulous cards but I adore that canvas!

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  4. Beautiful job with the images--love the canvas!

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  5. Wonderful projects Karen. Love your choices of images and that canvas is awesome.

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  6. Karen, love your work and that canvas is beautiful!

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  7. I can imagine how exciting when you were picked. Congrats. You have made beautiful projects for this hop. Glad I stopped by.

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  8. Your cards are beautiful! I love your canvas project!!

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  9. Beautiful projects.. What a fun hop! So much inspiration!

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  10. Love that canvas project, and the word art sentiment on it, and your cards are precious. Lovely ideas to take away, thank you for sharing.

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  11. FAN-tas-TIC projects!! Congrats on being picked!!

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  12. So pretty - love the heart card and your canvas with the sentiment stamp.

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  13. Such gorgeous and fun stuff!!! Love it all!

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  14. Wow Karen! Congrats on being picked to be in the hop! Your cards and the canvas are fantastic :)

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  15. Karen, all your cards are Beautiful!! Love the colours, and the layering and texture. The last card is my favourite. Love the glitter heart. Great job!!

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  16. Absolutely amazing cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  18. Love your cards, thank you for the inspiration.

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  19. Everything is gorgeous! I especially love the canvas!

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  20. Your canvas is Amazing and the sentiment is perfect! All your projects are Beautiful

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  21. great cards!!...the last one is my favorite, I love the sentiment!!

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  22. Your valentine card is Sweetly simple. Love those kind and this stamp set just looks to make it easy. The colors are so nice and the little flower tops it off. Your sympathy card is just beautiful with the lace(?) and lovely blue flower. No one likes to send them or ESP receive them but there is something comforting in this one. The 3rd card is very pretty lovely colors and the great pearl. Last is a gorgeous one. I love the colors in background and hands and the beautiful rosettes. Just a lovely card. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. Oh awesome !!! I love that Love you stamp and the UmWow hands...such great projects!

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  24. Love all the lil touches to your cards...the flowers and hearts, such a nice touch.

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  25. Wow, all your projects r awesome but really love those heart fingers. So beautiful!

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  26. Love what you've done with the stamps. Can't wait to get my order in.

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  27. Great Valentine! Love the other cards too, you give them so much depth.

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  28. Absolutely gorgeous projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Look at you, Girl! Hopping for Unity! I'm sooooo excited for you! Great projects! My favorite is your canvas. Those hands are JUST PerfecT for that quote!

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  30. Beautiful cards and canvas, Karen! Woot, woot! You go, girl! How awesome to be included in this Unity hop! :)

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  31. I'm so happy for you! I can't even imagine how it felt to open that email. I really love the "clearness" of your creations. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Congratulations! How exciting and fun to be picked for the hop!! I can see why Angela picked you, your creations are stunning! All your cards are beautiful!

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  33. Wonderful cards! I just love the first one, great mix of textures on your pieces!

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  34. Fantastic cards Karen! I love the candy hearts!

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  35. Wow Karen, you really got busy, I love your projects. I remember loving the candy hearts as a child, I love the stamps. Your sympathy card is just perfect, and I love the canvas too!

    Cazzy x

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  36. Karen as always your cards are fabulous! Love them all!

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  37. Gorgeous projects, Karen. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. Yes, there is such a word as thirdly, it's very British, ha! Never the less, I thoroughly enjoyed your creations and, like I've said in the other blogs, I've been very inspired and can't wait to get my stamps to get down and get crafty!

    Carmen L

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  39. Love your projects. I just placed my first order with unity. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  40. Beautiful work! I love the canvas, sooooo sweet!

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  41. Such a great job you did!! Super excited for you to be invited to take part in this!! :) xoxo

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  42. Such a great job you did!! Super excited for you to be invited to take part in this!! :) xoxo

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  43. Wonderful inspiration! I really like the Thank-you card.

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  44. I have one of the heart/hand pieces from UmWow. Love the way you used it. I'll try to remember that when I'm doing my Valentine's Day cards. Great projects.

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  45. like them all, can not pick my fave

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  46. congrats! what lovely creations you made today. thanks so much for sharing.

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  47. stunning projects!! I reallllly love your canvas. The sentiment you used is so fitting with the hands image. Congrats on being part of this fun hop! It's been a lot of fun chatting with you and getting to know you better! Enjoy the weekend :)
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  48. How exciting, and what wonderful Projects!

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  49. Pretty cards. thanks for sharing.

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  50. Love all of you projects and all of the little elements you used. Especially love the heart hands!!

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  51. Beautiful cards and the canvas is amazing!! Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Pretty cards and great embellishments

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  53. Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing and congrats on being asked to hop!

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  54. Gorgeous projects. Especially love the card made with the candy hearts :)

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  55. beautiful cards! thanks for sharing!

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  56. Fabulous card designs and wonderful canvas!

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  57. Awesome cards and congrats I love unity

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  58. These are so pretty with the new stamps. So crafty and creative. Congrats Karen!!!! :)

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  59. What wonderful cards! You are a great designer! thanks for sharing!

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  60. Thanks for sharing...love the Christmas cards! Beautiful projects!!

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  61. Love it all, Karen! Your projects were great, thanks so much for sharing!

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  62. Wonderful projects! Esp LOVE that canvas with the inspiring sentiment and those AWESOME hands making the heart!!!! Just beautiful!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  63. Your cards are very sweet. I love them. Thanks for sharing, Johanne Lacombe

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  64. Beautiful cards and an what a sweet hand heart project.
    Thanks for the inspiration
    Cindy F

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  65. I loved all your cards, especially the sympathy. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. WOW...everything is so yummy looking. Very inspirational.

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  67. Beautiful works of art! Everyone is so unique and love your creativity! The wooden hands with the heart really emphasize the sentiment too!

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  68. I love love Unity stamps and would love to win. Thanks Tammy

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  69. Gorgeous work. The sympathy card is lovely. Even though it is hard they are a must to have.

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  70. WHat a riot! Loved your projects and your post! I would SQUEEL too if I won one of those goodie bags! BUt, as a monthly subscriber I do squeal every month!! WHoo hoo! Happy Holidays!

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  71. Wonderful, varied projects! TFS!

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