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Fitness Journal- Tracking Progress Using Stamps

 

Hi everyone, remember my fitness journal/planner that I posted last week – you can see it here.  Well today I am sharing my 2 page spread for tracking my weight loss.

Prior to adding anything to the pages, I stamped the criss cross background from the Do What We Love SMAK kit.  It gives a nice subtle background interest to the pages.  That’s one thing I love about the SMAK kits, the stamps can be used in so many ways.

Do you see the Renee Girl again 🙂  Of course she had to be included.  I also added a couple of quotes to the pages because…. well… quotes… I love them!  These ones are from the Jane girl stamp set. To create the number tracking system I have used the Tiny NumberTags.  I just stamped them on pattern paper (Simple Stories Posh), cut them out and adhered using the washi tape.

Now for the ‘milestones’ (5, 10, 15 and of course 20) I have added a little more oomph to them by adding a die cut star behind the numbers.  I will of course, reward myself with a little something at each milestone (more to come on that with next week’s pages 🙂 )

The papers I used (Simple Stories) came with some fun add ons and I wanted to include them for some interest.  I tied them on with some twine.  Carrying out the star/celebration theme, I stamped some stars from the Epic Moments and Just Plain Happy SMAK kits.

In case you want to know how I will track it?  I have punched out 20 little black stars from cardstock.  I have them inside the glassine bag that I have tucked between the pages.  I will just adhere them as I go.

Now here is the spread one more time. I will be starting in April so wish me luck 🙂

Thanks for visiting today.  What would you use the Tiny Number Tags for?  Let me know in the Facebook Group

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Susan Weckesser Stamps and Guest Designer Erika Taylor

We all have our mentors and favorite artists in this great community of ours don’t we? People that inspire us, build us up, and help us become better! Well, I’m here today to let you know that Susan Weckesser and Angela Magnuson are two of mine. These two ladies have hearts of gold, are the real deal and uplift me every day.

Hello everyone, Erika Taylor here today sharing a layout I created with some amazing Susan Weckesser stamps from Unity. These stamps are wonderful to work with, and I want to show you a layout that is all about the stamps and embossing powder.

For this layout, I used a combination of A Little Bit Washi, ABC 123 Washi, Insta-Cute and a co-branded Simple Stories Set called Splatters and Stars. I embossed all the images using Wow embossing powder and everything came together using Helmar Adhesives. Here are a few close ups of the layout.

 Yes, that is a cheese head you see. My husband is a huge Packers fan, and our son thought this “hat” was too fun!!!



And here is the final project, full of Susan Weckesser stampy goodness!!!

If you love creating mixed media projects of any sort, these stamps are
AMAZING!!!! Check them out and grab a few of your favorites from the
store. You will be so glad you did.

Thanks so much for stopping by the Unity Blog today, I hope you all enjoy your Monday. Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite Susan Weckesser stamp from Unity is!

Until next time
Toodles
Erika Taylor


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Itty Bitty Monday

Hello Unity friends!  Welcome to the start of another new week.  Jen Roach here and today I have a few cards to share with you that I created with a few Itty Bitty stamps from my “to use” pile and some Authentique papers.

For the first card I heat embossed the people image with some WOW! Embossing powder.  I added a sticker sentiment across the bottom and some baker’s twine across the top.

Then with the scraps from the first card I whipped up this second card with another Itty Bitty set.  I paper pieced the yo-yo image and added some texture and grunge with a Tim Holtz embossing folder.  It’s hard to tell from the photo but I added a bit of Glossy Accents glue to the center heart and the star accent on the bow.

Supplies (people card):
Stamps: Itty Bitty Sweet Paper Pals set from Unity Stamp Co.
Ink: Versamark (for heat embossing)
Papers: Authentique Celebrate Line
Accessories: WOW! Embossing powder, The Twinery twine, Stamping Up notebook edge punch, SRM sticker sentiment, Glossy accents

Supplies (yo-yo):
Stamps: Itty Bitty I’m Here set from Unity Stamp Co.
Ink: Versafine black ink
Papers: Authentique Celebrate line
Accessories:  Offray Ribbon, Sizzix embossing folder (Tim Holtz), Glossy accents


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Winners… Winners!!

Happy Saturday Morning everyone!!
 Angie Blom here with some winners!!!!
First off I wanted to thank everyone that played in the
 National Scrapbooking Challenge!!
 We had a great turn out and everyone’s projects were Fabulous to look at..
 A ton of Unity eye candy!!
 We had to pick one winner and it was hard.. but we just all loved this layout !!
at the park
So let’s give Jennifer a big congrats on winning this years
National Scrapbooking Unity Challenge.
Congrats Jennifer..
 you are the winner of $100.00 worth of Unity Stamps
 and our July Guest Designer!!
please contact kelli
 angela@unitystampco.com for your gdt details.
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 Next up I have the  two winners from the comments on the
 Simple Stories Blog HOP!!!!
Congrats to these winners!!
First winner of the entire NEW Simple Stories release is…….
Anne Temple said…

Gorgeous papers and stamps to go along with them. Would love to win them! Thanks for the chance.

May 9, 2012 8:06 AM
The second winner of the entire Simple Stories release is…….
Tasha Hart said…

Lovely stamps and I would love to have my own Unity stamps…these would be awesome starter stamps…

May 9, 2012 11:27 AM
{if you both could please contact Kelli at Unity with your info,
 in the subject line put simple stories release blog hop win.}
kelli@unitystampco.com
have a wonderful weekend. Congrats to all the winners today!!
hugs,
Angie
xoxo


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Simple Summer with Unity

Have you EVER heard of Simple Stories? 
stupidest question in the world…. i know! 
OF COURSE you HAVE!
they just HAPPEN to be one of my FAVES.
They have a NEW LINE OF PAPER out!
Released and READY for you to BUY!
it is fresh.
literally.
AND
so are the RED RUBBER STAMPS we have MADE to go with this LINE!
after Amber had her girl send these to me…. 
in pure giddiness – 
i sat and stared at the images.
over and over for a very long time.
i mean – HOW do you make stamps to COMPLIMENT this line.
nothing in the world could be as cute!
i pondered how to make the BEST use of their cuteness.
ALL -itty bitty stamps?
nah.
ESPECIALLY NOT after I talked to ANDREA at Unity!
“Make them BIG….” she said.
so i did.
we have a 
BIG
jar in this kit.
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we have a 
BIG
ribbon in this kit.
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we have a 
BIG
pinwheel in this kit.
Created by Stephanie Muzzlin {unity design team member}
BIGGER
is better.
so that is how we rolled with this release!
even the itty bitty ones are not itty bitty.
they are an itty bitty bit bigger than normal. 
’cause they CAN BE!
right? 
Created By: Shemaine Smith

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Created By: Thienly Azim
{BRAND NEW Unity Design Team Member}

Aren’t they all ADORABLE?So many different possibilities!

So NOW – you have a FEW ways to WIN!
Leave a comment HERE on the Unity Stamp Company Blog for YOUR CHANCE to win the ENTIRE NEW RELEASE of Stamps Shown ABOVE! 🙂

YEP!

We will choose TWO LUCKY WINNERS from the comments that are left! 
also

…..go to the SIMPLE STORIES BLOG – Take a peek at THEIR post for TODAY – and leave a comment THERE! 🙂
Amber at Simple Stories is GIVING AWAY the FULL COLLECTION of her Summer Fresh Line!

last but NOT LEAST – your final chance to WIN…

….go to the SIMPLE STORIES FACEBOOK PAGE – and mention that UNITY SENT YOU!
1 lucky winner will be chosen from THERE as well!

REMEMBER!

These stamps will be RELEASING Tomorrow!
so watch the UNITY Website to purchase them for YOUR collection!
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DT Tuesday!! Check this OUT!!

 Hi Everyone, Angie Blom here with another wonderful DT Tuesday..
 a day to share a little about me, maybe a project or two..
and my PROJECT PICK OF THE WEEK!!
  I have found around the Internet..
 So keep on posting those Unity Projects..
cause we are always looking!!

Here is a little about me..
 I am 47 years old, and have been married for nearly 25 years..
 this year is a BIG one..
 and I have been spoiled by my sweetheart..
 IT is nice to have my hubby support me in my craft.
 All I can say is that I have alot to be thankful for.
I started with Unity close to 2 years ago.. and I just love this company..
 so much inspiration daily
These wonderful stamps take me to a land far, far away
 where red rubber is loved and adored by all..haha
 I guess it is Crazy Angie day today..
 gotta laugh at myself.. and it is okay you can laugh at me too. That is just how I roll…  
I have this first project to share using the
NEW S. M. A. K. kit of the month..

okay when I saw this I feel in love.. for 2 reasons.. one being it is all about documenting ME..
 yes, make a wonderful layout to leave for your family and friends that is just you.. no one else.. love that!!the second.. well it was designed by Joslyn and Myself… yippee … so I was over the moon to see some of my images  in RED rubber.. I even had a little joy cry.. must be old age..haha

Here is the full kit.. that was just revealed yesterday!!
I am thinking, project life, layouts, mini albums,  mixed media.. are you thinking the same.. ??

so here is my layout.. this will go into my Project Life
using just a 8.5x 11 piece of white cardstock.

I just kept it clean and simple.. layering the stamps in black in a cluster..
I am so in love with the film strip.. that was one image I will be using alot!!

to go grab this S.M.A.K kit of the month, you have to be a member.. so go to the Unity Website
and become one.. lots of great perks with additional add on’s for this kit..  Best part you get a full sheet of  8.5 x 11 great quality RED RUBBER , made in the USA!!

I also have this wonderful card Using another one of my images.. from the Unity March KOM.. you only have till the end of the month to grab this wonderful kit.. that is only till Saturday!!
here is the card I did using the banners.. I inked this up in a teal blue , paper pieced in different
patterned papers and then outlined it all in clear glitter. ..

this is the full kit… I just love this one!!


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Now for the best part…. CHECK THIS OUT!!
here are my Project Pick of the Week…
first one…..
I am just in love with this amazing layout I found over at

Laurel used some Simple Stories Year O Graphy banners itty bitty stamps ,Game Day Chili, Sweet & Sour Soup.. by Jillibean Soup . I just love all the elements of this layout, very eye catching. Make sure you go over and leave her some LOVE!!
the next is a card I found on one of  the Unity Pinterest Boards..
I found this beauty by Heather Hoffman in the Unity CHA Customer Challenge Board..
I just love everything about it.. so much fun this card Heather!!
Using the Itty Bitty stamp It’s a Party..
and check out her blog HERE.. lots of fun details , you will be blown away!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Inspiring day!!
Hugs,
Angie Blom
xoxo


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Virtual CHA- Pretty In Pink

Christi here with you this morning for Unity’s Virtual CHA celebration!

The Design Team have all been lucky enough to get to play with the new Unity Stamp Co. CHA releases. As I look over the projects that I have made in the last week, I noticed an interesting trend…I think that I have a slight obsession with using kraft and pink….
Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co. Authentique Play in the Sun
*Unity Stamp Co. Authentique everyday, EVERYWHERE
*Marvy Uchida scallop circle punch
*Nestabilities Lacey circle
*heart doily
*Fiskars border punches
*ribbon
*flat back pearls
*MME paper collection
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Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co Simple Stories Simple Peace, Love, Happy
*Nestabilities Labels die
*corner rounder
*Martha Stewart border punch
*Reflections bling swirls
*Prima bling rosettes
*old Target paper line
 *Pink frame from Hobby Lobby
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Supplies used:
*Unity Stamp Co. Jillibean Soup Neopolitan Bisque Soup
*Marvy Uchida Oval punches
*Nestabilities Labels die
*Reflections bling
*ribbon
*old Target paper line
*Fiskars border punch
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What is your favorite new release so far???


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