The little things that make me happy here on Bliss Road~~Emily Keaton

Monday, June 3, 2013

Growing In Unity~Day 1

Happy Monday morning to all of you! I am bursting with excitement today because this Monday morning kicks off my week as Growing In Unity gal for Unity Stamp Co. Yay!!

Not familiar with Growing In Unity? Well, it's simple. Each week Unity has lined up a different Unity stamp fan to share projects and inspiration all week long. At the end of the week, the GIU gal has the honor of randomly selecting one of the commenters from her week of projects to receive two free Unity Itty Bitty stamp kits of her choice. Is that awesome, or what? And with over 400 Itty Bitties to choose from, there is truly something for everyone.

So, let's get on with the show! I'm kicking off my GIU week with a kinda sassy birthday card.


Hilarious, right? I just LOVE that paper bag image. I think it is so very versatile (and just to prove it, I'll be using it again later this week). It's from the July 2012 Kit of the Month, Ol' Bag of Fun. Lots of fun accompanying sentiments to choose from, too. I've just got to think of exactly the right person to send this birthday card to, 'cause I'm not sure that everyone would appreciate it! ;)

The patterned paper is a digital paper from the Georgia Rose collection by Jodie Lee Designs, available from JessicaSprague.com. I love the vintage look of the paper to go along with the "vintage" bag!!

OK, to be in the running for two free Unity Itty Bitty kits, be sure to leave a comment on this post, one comment per person please. But if you are a follower of my blog (or become a new follower), you can leave a second comment--for a second chance to win--on today's post:  just let me know that you are a follower and how you follow my blog!

And then come back the rest of the week for more Unity inspiration and more chances to win in the random drawing! I will leave commenting open through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 9, 2013, and will come back on June 10 to announce the winner here on my blog. If I can find a way to contact the winner via email, I'll be sure to do that, too. :)

Thanks for dropping by My Little Slice of Bliss today and sharing a little happy with me! See you back right here tomorrow,
Emily


63 comments:

Pam said...

LOL This is just SO fun!! I love the cute paper bag stamp, and of course the sentiment is just hilarious!!! Congrats on your GIU week, will be looking forward to your projects!!

Houses Built of Cards said...

Wow! LOVE how you used this stamp! I still haven't used it - and I loved it right when I saw it! LOVE you flower and twine bow too!!!

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Benzi said...

Hee Hee...this is so cute. The sentiment, of course, is perfect with the bag image. Congrats on your week of fun.

Mary-Anne V said...

What fun card...the sentiment and image are so fun and as you said can be used for so many occasions.

Mary-Anne V said...

I follow your blog.

Kris B said...

Too funny! Love this image and sentiment! Looking forward to a fun week of GIU! TFS God bless!!

Denise Bryant said...

Congrats on your GIU week, Emily! Great card to start off the week! I love the fun bag and sentiment, and you chose a great paper to layer it on top of.

Denise Bryant said...

I am already a follower here! I follow through Google Reader!

Gaylynn said...

Heehee this is too funny. Love it. Pretty design & colors too. :)

Gaylynn said...

Already your blog follower via GFC. :)

Marisa said...

Whoo hoo - congrats, Emily :) Darling card and just love the multi-looped bow!!

Lisa Elton said...

YAY so happy for you and your week of fun Emily!! What a GREAT card, FUN sentiment and I love the cluster of prettiness.

NanW said...

this card made me laugh!

NanW said...

I follow through Feedly.

Katie Sims said...

Too cute, Emily! That sentiment is awesome! LOL! Congrats on your week in the spotlight! Your work is always wonderful so this should be a great week! :)

Katie Sims said...

Me again....I follow you on GFC...

Jessi Fogan said...

THIS IS SO AWESOME! I love it! And congrats on your special week :) I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

Anonymous said...

So funny, I love it!!!

Karenladd said...

so happy to see you as GIU this week! I always love your cards and this is a real fun cutie! LOVE the image and funny sentiment!

Karenladd said...

Oh, and I follow you by email and on GFC!

Tameko said...

Hi Emily,

Great card design. Love the colors, and embellies!

Julie Odil said...

This is one of my favorite Unity stamps. But, you're right. It has to be to the right person. Not everyone would find the humor in it!

Julie Odil said...

After all the Fridays I've visited your blog with FWF, I thought for sure I was following by now. Well, I am now. I'm your newest follower.

Amy McCue said...

What a cute card!!! I love the "old bag" sentiment.

Amy McCue said...

I follow your blog!!

SHartl said...

Ha ha!! Love how you stamped the bag on kraft paper for an authentic look and this just cracks me up!

SHartl said...

I follow you on Google!

Julia Aston said...

What a pretty little flowery b'day card - and then you ZAP 'em with that fun sentiment at the bottom!!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness what a fun card. I know it has me smiling.. Too cute..

Hugs~

Sue Lelli said...

Emily, that bag and sentiment is just a HOOT! LOVE the design and the humor!

Greta said...

Oh too funny! I'm sure you'll can find someone it will work for who'd love a card from you, Emily. Congrats on being a GIU gal--may have to add that company to my collection.

Greta said...

I do follow your blog through blogger.

Create Beauty with Laurajo said...

I am a new follower and I am so happy that I am!!

Create Beauty with Laurajo said...

Very cute and funny card, Emily! TFS!!

Cynthia said...

Looking forward to your GIU inspiration this week, Emily! This is really cute and made me smile this morning.

Maria said...

LOL...Oh, my! I saw how pretty this card looked and then reached the bottom and saw the sentiment...busted out laughing...too funny! Love this card it is just too CUTE!

Angeline Choo said...

This card is just so fun Emily ! Have a fun GIU week ahead ;)

NoraAnne said...

So cute!!! Love the humor :) still haven't used this stamp myself, waiting for the perfect person that won't be offended by that sentiment ;)

LauraEva said...

hha!!! this is great!!

nwilliams6 said...

How funny Emzi - this is so great - I hope you have lots of friends who would laugh when they received this (I would so save it for Nov - LOL). I love this and I can see that it would have a thousand uses! I need to catch up on like three months of birthdays and beg forgiveness! This is inspiring. Hugz!!!

Kary said...

Oh Emily, this is simply Gorgeous!! Love the paper bag image and the fun sentiment!! The flower, pin & twine corner is a sweet touch. LOVE this card!!

{VICKI} said...

Funny!

{VICKI} said...

i'm a new google follower

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Yes, this sentiment is very funny. I love how you decorated the bag with the flower and pin. TFS

Carol said...

Oh, too funny! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

Carol B
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Amber Sheaves said...

Oh my gosh! This is too funny! Love it!

Judy said...

I'm really loving your card! I have a circle of friends that I craft with and we celebrate each other's birthdays. We've know each other a long time, so I'm sure that any of them would get a kick out of the card. Thanks for a good laugh today.

Noelle Reese said...

LOL I love this kit! You made a funny and sassy card beautiful! I love it!

Miriam Prantner said...

Fun card! Sassy, but so sweet and pretty too. Love it!

Sue D said...

I was going to say what a sweet card until I saw the sentiment--how funny!
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Sue D said...

I am a follower with GFC as Sue D
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Scrappin' Diva said...

What a cute card! TFS!

Lucy E. said...

I love your catd! The salmon flower gives just the right amount of contrast color.

Ruby said...

Nicely done Emily. I never knew who would like this stamp. I guess it depends on who has a sense of humor.

sharon g said...

I adore this stamp set. Why don't I have it yet???????? You used cute paper for the background...

sharon g said...

I follow your blog now.

cghundley said...

Looking forward to
seeing your projects
all week!
Carla from Utah

jengd said...

Cute... and riotous!!

jengd said...

I follow your blog.

angie/shuggy said...

great card! your cards are always awesome!

Stacy said...

Wow, I can't believe what I missed this week! This card really reflects your style and the sentiment is cute.

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my gosh this is awesome! I laughed so hard!!!

Auntie Em said...

This one had me laughing! It looks so sweet and dainty with the little print and flowers...and then the punch line! I love it!!!
Thanks for sharing! :D