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January 22, 2015 by Lisa Arana 70 Comments

[1.22.2105] unity thursday hop

Unity Thursday Blog Hop

Time for some more THURSDAY fun with the Unity design team.  If you haven’t been hopping along, all the action starts on the Unity blog.  There’s always fun stuff going on.

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Beautiful Life, Blessed Memories

I’m inking up the new sentiment kit for this month’s {Be Inspired} challenge.  There are a variety of different sentiments to choose from.  Many can be used for the front or inside of cards depending on what you’d like to say.

I started out with embossing the heart and sentiment on vellum.  I tried out tons of different patterned paper to put underneath.  So many were too bold or busy and made it hard to see the sentiment.  So, I used some watercolor to create the blue-green background paper.  Much softer.  I was too impatient to let the watercolor paper dry completely so I sewed the vellum on.  It puckered in an interesting way and I kinda love it.  It is puffy and crinkly in a cool soft way.  I think I’m going to play around with this idea again and create a set in different colors with different sentiments in the set.

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  1. rachel says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:14 am

    i really love this card, lisa! i REALLY do! the colors are spot on. and im digging the new website, too!

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  2. Ruby M says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Stunning card. The heart looks amazing. Great Sympathy card.

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  3. Rebekka K says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:40 am

    This is stunning!

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  4. Teresa says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:58 am

    This is a lovely card. You did a wonderful job.

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  5. Annette Allen says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:58 am

    WOW this card is GORGEOUS.. i love it

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  6. Doreen says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Love this gorgeous card,just beautiful.xxx

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  7. heidimuska says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    Love this! So pretty! 🙂

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  8. Donna says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    What a beautiful sympathy card. Lovely, soft colors. This will surely bring comfort to the recipient.

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  9. Janis in ID says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    What a lovely card!!! How interesting to stumble on something so pretty as sewing the vellum on the damp watercolor paper. I can’t really see the puckering in the photo, but I love the soft look of this very beautiful and heartfelt card.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  10. Brandi R says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Beautiful!!! Love that white on that gorgeous colored background ♥

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  11. Gaylynn says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Oh my, this heart in white looks beautiful with your soft background. What a wonderful kit to work with, Lisa.

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  12. Crimson Owl Creations says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Very pretty card. I love the soft look and feel.

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  13. Michele K. Henderson says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Beautiful, sweet card.

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  14. Janet Cobb says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Such a truly beautiful sympathy card. Understated but lovely.

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  15. Vicki says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    This card is so beautiful. It is perfect for what you intended. Such soft colors and the perfect stamp set

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  16. evabussom says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    That’s pretty!

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  17. Kaylyn Purvis says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    This is my first time looking at your guys blogs and I love them! Super cute card you made and I love how simply it looks. Also appreciate how you list the supplies you used with pictures so I know in the future when I want to try something similar C:

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  18. LBAB says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    I like how you came to the decision to use the watercolors. What an exceptionally beautiful card. I am going to try using my watercolors more…you inspired me!

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  19. kris k. says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Oooh, this is beautiful!

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  20. Hilary says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I love it!

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  21. D.Ann says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    It’s lovely! Can’t see the puckers.

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  22. Michelle golz says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Lovely beautiful awesome thanks!

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  23. Tonya says

    January 22, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I like how you were impatient and yet it turned out beautiful!

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  24. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    The card is simply wonderful. Great job!

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  25. Tona says

    January 22, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Such a pretty card. I love the soft background.

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  26. Brenda says

    January 22, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    What a pretty card!!! How neat sewing the vellum on the watercolor paper. I love the look of this beautiful card.

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  27. Renee Collier says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    An absolutely beautiful card! I just love the stitching. Gorgeous!

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  28. Karie P. says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Pretty card. Love the white on it!

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  29. Rebecca Yahrling says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Love your gorgeous card. The colors are perfect & pretty.

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  30. KT Fit Kitty says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Beautiful sympathy card. Difficult to make but provide much comfort to the recipient.

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  31. Glenda Jones says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Your card is very pretty and soft.

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  32. memalagene says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Beautiful card! I love the soft look with the watercolor background!

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  33. Shannon says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    The watercolor background really makes the stamp pop out. Love it.

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  34. Indy says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Love the beautiful colors! Soft and gorgeous!

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  35. Carmen says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    What a beautiful card! Really inspiring me to get out my watercolor paper and stamps.

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  36. Paula says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    so very beautiful, the white is very classy

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  37. Doris Fuhlendorf says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    It is a beautiful card for a not so nice occasion

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  38. Scrapper Myra says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    This is such a great card… Lovely.

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  39. mjmarmo says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Such a beautiful card!

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  40. Jackie S says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Very pretty CAS card

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  41. Linda says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I Love your card it’s so pretty!

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  42. Cathy Hanes says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    LOVE the subtle colors… great card… thanks for sharing!!

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  43. Maggy E. says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I love that the card is done in subtle blue/green shades instead of black. There’re so many sentiments that could be used especially with V-day around the corner, but I like that the heart is for the memory of a loved one.

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  44. Karen N says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Super pretty card! So soft.

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  45. Amy Ismail says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    This mint colored card is so pretty! I really like the stamp that you used.

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  46. Iris Soscia says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Beautiful card – love the color and the white embossing.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  47. steelcityscrapper (L Wryt) says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Your card is beautiful! I just ordered the same sentiments kit a couple days ago and now I can’t wait til it arrives. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  48. Carla Hundley says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    How pretty with the water
    coloring behind the velum!
    Great design.
    Carla from Utah

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  49. Colleen Taylor says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    A beautiful card. You really did justice to this stamp. I saw it and thought that it was a bit too busy. I was so wrong. Now I wish I had it. TFS

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  50. DIANA L. says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    This is such a beautiful and simple yet elegant card. I dread making these, and I need to make a few Thank you for the inspiration. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  51. DIANA L. says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    You r card is beautiful and elegant I dread making these, but I need to make a few. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

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  52. Denise Bryant says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    Gorgeous card! I love the soft colors and that beautiful embossed heart image!

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  53. jrey8971 says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Lovely card! I love the background and stitching. And of course the awesome Unity stamp! Thanks for sharing!

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  54. Kary says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    I LOVE this card, Lisa!! Such beautiful embossing and the colours are so soothing. Absolutely perfect!!

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  55. deborah345 says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:06 am

    Gorgeous card, love the soft watercolor background

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  56. suman says

    January 23, 2015 at 3:45 am

    love the comforting colors and the vellum stamping , so apt !!

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  57. ionabunny says

    January 23, 2015 at 4:59 am

    What a lovely idea for a sympathy card. The soft colours and embossed images look fantastic together. Hugz

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  58. Katie B. says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Beautiful card! This is so pretty. I was not sure about this heart stamp when I saw it but you made it look awesome! Great job. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  59. Chris Locke says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:35 am

    A very serene Sympathy card!

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  60. Marilyn Huckeby says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:11 am

    This card is beautiful, love the stamp set!!

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  61. tara says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:14 am

    No matter how far I have stray the lord has always been watching over me and my family thank you Lord for always taking care of me!!!

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  62. Sue D says

    January 23, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    Beautiful sympathy card!

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  63. Lisa Rodriguez says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Wow so amazing

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  64. D~DesignsByDragonfly says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Thanks for sharing your sweet card. I LOVE it.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    Designs By Dragonfly {blogspot}

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  65. Anne Ray says

    January 24, 2015 at 12:48 am

    Love that soft, delicate look, such a gorgeous creation

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  66. Jennifer Mitten says

    January 24, 2015 at 5:43 am

    What a lovely card. Love the subdued watercoloring….

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  67. Corrie says

    January 24, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Stunning I love the colors

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  68. Robin Buchholz says

    January 24, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Beautiful card!! I love the watercolor background and the heart. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  69. Sarah Oswald says

    January 24, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    This is a beautiful card for a sympathy card and I love the colors so serene thanks for sharing this.
    sally0630@frontiernet.net

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  70. Glenda says

    January 29, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    Wow incredible. I love your work

    Reply

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