Friday, September 20, 2013

Growing in Unity Day 5

It's Friday and that means it's my last day as a Growing In Unity gal.  It sure has been a fun week and you all have been so sweet and your comments have made my day(s)!  It's also Friends With Flair Friday over on the Unity blog so be sure to stop by there for lots of wonderful inspiration!
I had so many projects I wanted to share with you all during my time as GIU gal and it was tough to choose but today I decided to show you a layout.  My first traditional layout in almost a year!  Crazy, I know!  My craft time is so limited these days that I normally keep up on my family's memories through a Project Life style album (greatly embellished with lots of Unity stamps of course).  I was inspired to scrap a traditional layout when I snapped this great picture of my wonderful hubby playing in the yard with the kids.  It deserved to be a centerpiece!
I love the recent chalkboard art craze and this was my first time playing around with it.  Definitely want to play around some more and Unity has such great stamps for this!

Unity stamps used:  My Dear (ornate flower in top left corner), June 2013 SMAK (heart), Modern Chit Chat (heart bubble), Generations (always & forever), April 2013 KOTM (photo love and best dad ever), March 2013 SMAK (arrows, hand, count your blessings chalk art).
Other supplies:  black card stock, white chalk ink, Momento Rose Bud ink, Amy Tangerine sketchbook stickers and die cut, washi from Target.

GIVEAWAY!!!

Courtesy of Unity Stamp Co:
2 Itty Bitties of your choice to one lucky winner!
To win: simply  comment on any of my GIU posts this week.

My giveaway:  A goodie bag filled with Unity Stamps!
To win:  You must be a follower of my blog and comment on any of my GIU posts this week.

***all winners chosen by random***
I will post the winners on Monday, Sept 23rd
Thank you all for being so wonderful and supportive!  I have loved being your Growing In Unity gal this week and hope you all have a fantastic and crafty weekend!
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33 comments:

  1. Julie OdilSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    What a wonderful LO! I enjoyed your GIU week!

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  2. LauraEvaSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful layout!

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  3. Angeline ChooSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    What an amazing GIU week. I enjoyed your projects! This layout is gorgeous. Love the chalkboard style :)

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  4. cinmfosterSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Awesome layout.
    Cindy F

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  5. GaylynnSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Wonderful lo with so many kits in there. I have my eye on one of the SMAK kits you used. So tempting, lol. Congrats on your GIU. Have a great weekend. :)

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  6. SamSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Great layout!! Love the colours, and the chalkboard art.

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  7. KrisSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Great layout and display of the chalkboard technique. Loved all of your projects as a GIU gal this week.

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  8. Jen MSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    That is a great layout! Congrats on your GIU week!

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  9. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous layout! I love the chalkboard with the bright pops of color. Great job this week!

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  10. Scrapper MyraSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Adorable layout Crystal. You have been great this week. Tks for the inspiration.

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  11. Scrappin' DivaSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    What a wonderful LO! Love the chalkboard look!

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  12. CynthiaSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Lovely layout, Crystal! Thanks for the inspiration this week.

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  13. BethSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    You're layout is wonderful!!! I love it.

    Beth
    baby.cowgirl88 at yahoo dot com

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  14. Mary Anne / MA54KSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    The layout is very pretty, but that family is just beautiful.

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  15. Ava GavloskiSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    i have done so many cards, crystal, your layout is so refreshing and sweet!!!

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  16. Sue DSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    What a great layout of such a wonderful photo!
    I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I was so happy to get to know you this week. I love that you did a scrapbook page with stamps. I love your lo. Hope you will come visit me next week. Hugs~Patti

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  18. Dawn FieldsSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Congrats on being GIU!

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  19. Denise BryantSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    What a nice pic! Love the stamps you used to embellish it!

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  20. RubySeptember 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Wonderful layout.

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  21. KatherineSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    The washi is a great touch!

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  22. JPScrapsSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Great layout! Love that chalk paper. I already follow your blog :)

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  23. SHartlSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing all of your amazing projects this week! This is such a lovely page and really like the way you used the stamps! I am trying to use stamps more often on my layouts as well.

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  24. Kris BSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Beautiful layout! Love the chalkboard look! Love the way you incorporated the stamps into the layout! Thanks for a fun and inspiring GIU week!

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  25. KarenladdSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    What a great layout and fun photo! You have pretty much covered all the ways to use Unity stamps this week and they are all fabulous! Thanks for inspiring me!

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  26. TamekoSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Congrats on being the GIU girl this week! Fabulous layout. I really like the chalkboard action.

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  27. StampNKSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I just love your layout! Great chalkboard look and wonderful photo of your family!

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  28. cghundleySeptember 21, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Lovely layout here.
    Great picture on it.
    Carla from Utah

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  29. loulouSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Fun layout. Like how you have used the chalkboard technique.

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  30. MichelleSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    This is a great layout! I'd like to do more in this style, too.

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  31. Scrapper MyraSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Nice layout. Love to use stamps used for layouts.

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  32. Brittany KohlSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Fabulous LO! It's cute and that's a fantastic pic of your hubby playing with the kiddos. :-) TFS!

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  33. MiwaSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Great LO! Love all the stamps you used! :)

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