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Friday, August 30, 2013

Unity, Colorbox, & stencils!

Hi everyone!

Have you ever bought something and then never use it? I bought some stencils a while back.
I bought them to make cards, filler cards for project life, and mixed media. I have only really played with them. I haven't made anything. Until now. 

I used a cosmetic sponge to pounce the Colorbox Inks, Berry & Chambray, to make the backgrounds using the Crafter's Workshop Numbers collage stencil. For the balloons on the berry card I took an Elf concealer brush and 'painted' with the ink. The Unity stamps are from the Feb. 11 KOM and the Simple Party Itty Bitty. The insides are stamped "balloons make every birthday better" From the KOM.
Who knew makeup tools could be so useful for paper crafts?
  Have an AWESOME week!

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18 comments:

  1. KaryAugust 30, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    These are lovely!! I love the background - so pretty. I must start using my stencils too :) tFS

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  2. KrisAugust 30, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I buy stuff and put it away "for a rainy day" and when I find them (weeks or months later) it's like I've just been shopping! Love your background using the stencils. Great cards.

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  3. RubyAugust 30, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Very pretty cards. Love the backgrounds.

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  4. Rachel BAugust 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I am glad you decided to break out your stencils. They look awesome as your backgrounds!

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  5. Paula-Scrap AddictAugust 30, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    cute birthday card! it could be used for any age

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  6. Noelle ReeseAugust 30, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I have bought 2 and well maybe tonight I will use them LOL Great cards! I love them both!

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  7. Julie OdilAugust 30, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Great cards! I love the backgrounds you created. I don't wear makeup, but love using the sponges for crafting.

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  8. NoraAnneAugust 31, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Love the monochromatic look! That stamp with the bike and balloons is one if my favorite Unity images :)

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  9. Angeline ChooAugust 31, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    That''s a great way to use those stencils! the stamps match up perfectly too ;)

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  10. RachelAugust 31, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    good idea to use those ELF brushes... i have so many of them lying around! that bike is my all time favorite! love your card
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  11. Chris DringAugust 31, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Wow! These cards are so cool! Love that masked background!

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  12. Karen (karey2005)August 31, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What a cool background you made! Love your cards!

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  13. Mary Anne / MA54KSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    So glad you used them, because they made terrific backgrounds!

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  14. Scrapper MyraSeptember 1, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Oh yes... I've bought things that never use...LOL... but at some point I find the way to use them just when I really need to. Glad you could play with your stencils...

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  15. MiwaSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Ooooh, those stencils made a fabulous background! I wanna get some now! You did a great job of showcasing the Unity stamps! :)

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  16. angie/shuggySeptember 2, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    cool backgrounds!!

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  17. PrynSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I have done the same...thinking I have some things in my stash right now that are not opened. I am glad that you "found" them...your cards ROCK!!! I love how the backgrounds turned out!!

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  18. Maria MatterSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    beautiful! love the backgrounds you created!

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