Monday, January 13, 2020

Growing in Unity Day One


Welcome! This is my first day post for my Growing in Unity week.  When I started making my cards for this week it was right before Christmas so you'll have to bare with a few more holiday cards.  I was really bad with holiday cards for this year and didn't mail any so I thought this year I'm going to make a holiday card a week so I'm all ready to go next year.  Do you make your holiday cards early or do wait until the last minute?  I"ll invite you to join me in making a card or tag a week, I would love to see them.  

For my first card I copic colored this image.  


You can find this beauty at Unity Stamp Company Here. 



A close up of the coloring and the sentiment I used.  



And that's it for me for day one of GIU. I'm so excited to be blogging all week with Unity stamps. And it's likely I'm wearing my Unity hoodie as well.  Maybe I'll get a pic when I'm all put together.  

 Be sure to comment on this post as well as every post this week here on my blog, on my facebook and on instagram (Joyce Casaldi) and I'll pick to 2 random winners for a very nice gift of stamps from Unity Stamp Company!

Thank you for joining me and have a great week!

38 comments:

  1. Love the coloring of your card.

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  2. Amazing coloring...the background with the lights...is that paper or did you stamp background? Love it.

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  3. And congrats on being GIU this week...what an honor.

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  4. Great card. I think you are right about starting Christmas cards now since even the best intentions the time can get away from us. I did (gasp) store bought cards this year because life got in the way.

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  5. I eyed this stamp for awhile, haven’t brought yet lol, your card is lovely and yes I will be joining you in making Christmas cards all year

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  6. I love this card! One of my favorite stamps!

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  7. Lovely card and so well coloured. Thanks for sharing

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  8. Beautiful! Your coloring is great.

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  9. I love the card, the stamps is of course beautiful, I love the scallop border die you used and the background paper with the string of lights is wonderful. So, tell me are the christmas lights a background paper or are they stamped on paper?

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  10. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talents. Looking forward to your week.

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  11. I might take you up on making a holiday card each week :) Thank you for the inspiration. Can't wait to see what else this week brings

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  12. This is so pretty! Love all the Angie Girls. Love your coloring, your design & the pretty papers you used, too. I love making Christmas cards all year long - so that yep, I'm ready! Good luck!! :-)

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  13. Great idea to build up a stash of holiday cards! I need to do that too... Love the image you used for your pretty card! Great background papers too!

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  14. A great start to your week, this is such a lovely card

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  15. Great coloring Joyce. Looks like real jeans material

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  16. I love this girl and the papers you used with her. I have plenty of Holiday cards made, but I still didn't seem to get any sent out, lol.

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  17. Your coloring on this card is great! (I never make my Christmas cards till November.)

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  18. Love your card! I need to start earlier in my Christmas cards!!

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  19. Lovely card Joyce. Excited for your GIU week! Keep us posted on the holiday card challenge.:)

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  20. She is fabulous! Great coloring! Love the sentiment!

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  21. Patricia Cousins1/13/20, 5:51 PM

    Love your card, Joyce! Unity stamps are the best!

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  22. Lovely card Joyce! I love your coloring and paper choices... such a satisfying whole! I usually try to figure out a Christmas card idea a month or two ahead and start assembly line manufacturing them until I have enough. This year I feel like I dropped the ball on mailing my cards out in time but at least people hit a card. 😁 Great idea to start now and get them made!

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  23. Beautiful card! I love your coloring.

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  24. Love your card! Last year I started in January and made several each month.
    it really took the stress away at the holiday season. I've only made one so far but it's a start!

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  25. Beautifully colored! I actually have done one Christmas card already for next year! I sent out a lot, but should have done more!!

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  26. I am definitely right there with you on not getting my cards done on time. This is a fabulous card. I am looking forward to your GIU this week!

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  27. I wait until last min and unusually get overwhelmed. Maybe I should try one a week too. Great card! Love it!

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  28. I love the coloring and image on this card. Awesome! ❤

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  29. Merry Che!😃❤️❤️❤️❤️😻

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  30. Great card. I like the layers.

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  31. I am determined to have a least 20 Christmas cards made by the end of February. Seeing your designs will help me so much to get those cards done. I like the mix of papers and your coloring is so bright and cheery.

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  32. Great holiday card and colouring. Love the image. Good idea to start holiday cards early. TFS. Happy day

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  33. Great card! I too got behind on making my cards this year.😥. I will try starting earlier this year. Hopefully will know where they are when it's time to mail them, lol.

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  34. Your coloring and shading are perfect. So dimensional! Good for you getting a jump on your Christmas cards. Every year I say I am going to start earlier...but I never do!!! 💜🌵

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  35. I love this image and the backdrop is great. I love your idea of making Holiday cards every week. I think I should try that. Fantastic card!

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  36. I love the layers and the colors on this card. Stunning!

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  37. Love the people cards and you have done a wonderful card with this stamp!

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