Growing in Unity - Day 1 - Coffee, of course

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I'm so excited to be able to share my crafty projects during my week at Growing in Unity (GIU).  I have love Unity Stamp Co for stamps for my years and and love the variety of images they have to offer. 

For my first card, I thought it would be appropriate to share a coffee theme card.  My family and friends all know my love of coffee - it is the perfect way to start any day.  During the summer months, a nice ice coffee is so refreshing.


The coffee image is from the Unity Brew Like A Boss set.  I colored the image with a variety of copics, darker browns on the bottom as I prefer my coffee with only a splash of milk.  The ice and uppper portion of the cup has a light browns and grays.  The flower was colored with blue green colors to match the paper and a bit of Winston & Newton Gold drawing ink to the flower stem. 


To give the cup a glossy look I covered it with Piccole Embossing Powder Adhesvie (liquid embossing ink) using a small paintbrush and added WOW Clear Gloss embossing powder.  


For the card front, I took kraft cardstock and die cut it using the Avery Elle Wonky Stitched die.  I also had a leftover piece of the Unity Coffee Lovers teal strip paper and used the same die to match up the stitching. 
I inked up the Unity Small Detail background stamp with GinaK Warm Cocoa ink and stamped it on kraft cardstock.


To add to the coffee theme, I used one of the Honey Bee Coffee Lovers background stencils (coffee rings) with the same GinaK Warm Cocoa ink and Taylred Expressions blending brush.




I stamped the sentiment, also part of the Untiy Brew Like A Boss set, directly to the card front with Versafir Clair Fallen Leaves ink and added WOW Clear Gloss embossing powder.  To finish the card, I added Ivory May Arts Burlup String to the bottom.  This is one of my favorite embellishments to use as it as a nice bit of texture without the bulk.



I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and my card.  Don't forget to leave a comment on each GIU post for a chance to win a huge Unity grab bag of stamps!

I look forward to sharing more tomorrow.  Happy Crafting!

Comments

  1. Kim ChastainAugust 3, 2020 at 10:53 AM

    Great start to your week! I love this card ❤

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  2. LindaAugust 3, 2020 at 11:10 AM

    Perfect! Thanks for the tips that made this card extra special!

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  3. Denise BryantAugust 3, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    Fabulous card! I love the way you colored the iced coffee,and the added embossing on the glass looks awesome!
    Looking forward to seeing all of your projects each day during your GIU week!

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  4. Teri KeeferAugust 3, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    I love it!! Great start to your week! Thanks for sharing.....

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  5. julesAugust 3, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    My kind of coffee girl! Beautiful card❣️

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  6. Karren GraysonAugust 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM

    Love me an Iced Latte, great card (I am now thirsty). I love the entire coffee theme and all of the layers.

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  7. Denise S.August 3, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    I do not like coffee, but I really adore the coffee themed cards. I am sure that is an oxymoron, lol. Beautiful card with lots of details.

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  8. Kathy DippnerAugust 3, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful card. I really like your attention to detail on your card - making the glass look and the coffee rings.

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  9. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetAugust 3, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    Great card! Love the design, colors, details, and the clear embossing. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Glennis FAugust 3, 2020 at 2:19 PM

    Any coffee card is a good card, and this one is great!

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  11. Vannessa OsbournAugust 3, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    Very cool card! I've never heard of liquid embossing ink!

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  12. Wilma DeGAugust 3, 2020 at 5:38 PM

    A really great card! This is one of my favorite stamp sets. Thanks for the clear instructions, too. Looking forward to your GIU week

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  13. Becca YahrlingAugust 3, 2020 at 5:48 PM

    Oh yummy - I L*O*V*E coffee, too!! And what a fabulously yummy card. The embossing really makes the coffee look real.

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  14. LEichtenAugust 3, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    Great card!

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  15. Christy MooreAugust 3, 2020 at 11:33 PM

    This is just gorgeous!!! I love it!

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  16. BamabellAugust 3, 2020 at 11:42 PM

    I’ve never been able to drink coffee but love the smell of it brewing. Your card is fantastic and makes me want to get this set to use for some of my coffee drinking friends!

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  17. https://jojosretiredpasttime.blog/August 4, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    Love your coffee card,your coloring is amazing....

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  18. Paper Gems by JulesAugust 4, 2020 at 6:38 AM

    I don't like coffee (crazy, right?!), but I'd drink this because it looks so good! Awesome coloring and beautiful layout!

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  19. RhondaAugust 4, 2020 at 10:21 AM

    Your attention to detail is amazing! Love how you layered and combined so many elements.

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  20. RhondaAugust 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Your attention to detail is amazing! Love how you layered and combined so many elements.

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  21. RhondaAugust 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Your attention to detail is amazing! Love how you layered and combined so many elements.

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  22. LindaAugust 4, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    Great start to any day, but I will take mine hot every day of the year!!! Your coloring is so perfect!

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  23. Melanie SerpaAugust 4, 2020 at 1:36 PM

    Love the colors used on the flower and the string added at bottom!

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  24. Phaline MaysAugust 4, 2020 at 10:14 PM

    I love this card! Just beautiful..!

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  25. hlentzAugust 4, 2020 at 11:58 PM

    Awesome card! I really like the subtle coffee rings in the background. TFS

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  26. Debra DekockAugust 5, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats on your GUI week! What an amazing way to start! Love everything about this card!

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  27. ChixAugust 5, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    Very nice card thanx for sharing

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  28. TashaAugust 5, 2020 at 11:16 AM

    Such a great card! Made me want a refreshing cup of coffee, and I don’t even like coffee 😂

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  29. tonistampsAugust 5, 2020 at 10:49 PM

    Love the colors and prints on this card!

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  30. karen adamsAugust 6, 2020 at 5:08 AM

    Great card!❤️

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  31. Kathy HAugust 7, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    Love this card! Very inspiring!

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  32. Kathy HAugust 7, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    Love this card! Very inspiring!

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  33. DoreenAugust 7, 2020 at 10:48 AM

    Love this card! Coffee is LIFE. :) I love these GIU posts b/c I always learn something new! (Putting Piccole Embossing Powder Adhesive on my To Buy List now!) Thanks so much for sharing such a fabulous coffee card to start your GIU week!
    - Doreen @ Whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com

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  34. Linda VigilAugust 8, 2020 at 1:01 AM

    Flipping fabulous take on a coffee card. I have all of the Unity gear you used, and will definitely crank a card out as inspired by you!! The glossiness of the glass is going to be attempted, it is brilliant! :) Thank you!!

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