Flying Unicorn

COFFEE & MUSE KIT OF THE MONTH

  

There are two things required when creating Coffee & Muse. As we give tribute to our paper crafting muse hopefully our creative mjo will not leave anytime soon.  Our May kit  is filled to the brim with so many hot products from Prima and the Divine Collection by Jodie Lee, to Love is in the Air Collection by 7 Dots and the Collectible collection by My Minds Eye. Burlap, Prima flowers, Ingvlid Bolme inks, La Blanche stamps and so much more will give your  muse  something to create about .  

What makes us One of a Kind Kit Club is our Off the Page project that is included in each kit. This month we know your  muse will be jumping up and down knowing that the Tim Holtz Configuration Book is yours to design and embellish and make it your own! 

THIS IS BIG !!!  

Flying Unicorn is thrilled to introduce you to our new Mixed Media Kit!

The  introduction of the Mixed Media Kit is  occurring this month during the  Kit Release,however,  it will be available on the 15th of each month commencing June 15th .  There will be no signups, and again its first come first serve. The kit will include lots of  mixed media items which will allow to create  a main project and so much more!  

  

 

 

MAY 7TH 2013 - BAP 

Join Maggi on May 7th 2013 where she takes us step by step to create this awesome layout 

MAY 9TH 2013 - TAGS AND YOU TUBE 

The main kit and the embellishment add on has the New extra large Prima tags - so join Maggi on May 9th when  she gives you step by step instruction on how  to create some  cool techniques and a start to finish  tag 

DO NOT DELAY GET YOUR COFFEE AND MUSE!

Mojo Monday

First - we  would like to send a  really BIG thank you to  everyone that participated in the  Blog  Hop !  We had a fabulous time putting it together for you all and  hope that we inspired and that you all enjoyed it ! 

And  now  yes ... its  time  for another  Mojo Monday and  what  inspiration we have for you all!  Now  take a peek at this amazing sketch by Tammy and the  Eye Candy layout by Denise  - how  inspiring is this !!

For this LO Denise used Bo Bunny's Cest La Vie Papers from the April Kit of the Month. The sheets chosen are C'est La Vie, Couturiere , and Art Nouveau. For the background Denise mixed a bit of Molding paste along with some green paint and used Peony and Poppies Mask she got from the Flying Unicorn Store. The Dusty Attic Chippie was covered with Stampendous Aged Embossing Powders in Aqua and White also from the store. These have become  her new fave in embossing powders! The circle frame was cut using my Cricut and then Denise  found a DA Victorian frame that she cut in half and painted with Sea Kelp Glimmer Glaze.Denise used those to top off the circle frame. The flowers are a mix of Prima and Bo Bunny. Denise used Viva Pearl Pen to accent the frame. Hope you all love this sketch as much as we all do!

COME PLAY ALONG ! 

NSD

PARTY WITH THE UNICORN

as we Celebrate National Scrapbook Day 

Challenges * Games* Prizes* 

May 4th 9:00am est to 

May 5th 6:00pm est   

COFFEE & MUSE BLOG HOP

THAT'S RIGHT - WE ARE PRE-RELEASING THE KIT OF THE MONTH DURING OUR BLOG HOP AND 

WE ARE  OFFERING A 20% DISCOUNT OFF OF THE KIT AND ALL THE ADD ONS! 

WE ARE CELEBRATING THE NEW MIXED MEDIA KIT 

Flying Unicorn is thrilled to introduce you to our new Mixed Media Kit! The introduction of the Mixed Media Kit is occurring this month during the Kit Release,however, it will be available on the 15th of each month commencing June 15th. There will be no signups, and again its first come first serve. The kit will include lots of mixed media items which will allow to create a main project and we will be  providing a  free you tube tutorial and so much more!  

to receive 20% off your kit and the  addons including the mixed media kit CLICK HERE  and use coupon code MIXED MEDIA  at checkout 

Your order must be placed and  paid for by 6:00pm est  on the 28th in order to receive the 20% discount .  The Kit will not be available again until the true reveal date of April 30th 12:01 am 

do not forget to participate in our blog hop this  weekend : 

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN OUR GRAND PRIZE  RETAIL VALUE OVER $250.00 

May Guest Designer!

Hey Uni friends! Denise here to announce our May Guest Designer!!!

 

I'm so excited to let you know that Debbie Sherman is returning to Flying Unicorn for the month of May!!! Debbie is an extrodinary artist/scrapper and we love her style!!!

 

Debbie designs for Bo Bunny, Spellbinders and others. Also she has been on the past DT's for Ruby Rock It, Cheery Lynn Designs, KanBan Crafts, Harlee Quinzz before the went out of the biz, and many others! She is quite talented!!

 

A little bit about Debbie-

I'm Debbie Sherman. I live with my husband Jeff in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

When I was introduced to scrap booking I knew it was my passion, that was over 20 years ago.I am a lifelong artist and crafter, I grew up in a home full of arts and crafts supplies with very creative parents. I love all types of crafts but find my true crafting passion in paper crafts, jewelry making, and sewing. I love to combine elements of all three into my paper projects. When I'm not crafting I love to try new recipes and entertain.  I'm so excited to be Guest designing for the Flying Unicorn for my second time!  I truly love Alda's kit's and always enjoy my time with the community.  Thank you for having me once again!!

 

Debbie

 

Here are some of Debbie's creations:

Using Bo Bunny MammaRazzi 2

 

Bo Bunny Cest La Vie

 

 

Flying Unicorn Kit from April 2012 Guest Spot

So pop on over to her BLOG and check out some more of her work!!

Happy Thursday - Sideways Glance

 Happy Thursday.  Jennifer Snyder here today.  

By the looks of the little girl in my photo, she's not happy it's Thursday.   Actually she's not really happy with cousin Jen.  She's not too thrilled that cousin Jen is making her sit still for photos.  I'm not very popular when I walk into her house.  In fact, I tend to make some of my smaller cousins, nieces and nephews cry when I show up with my camera.  Such is life. 

I ignore the few moments of the pout and then I get to scrap the looks of disdain, unhappiness and pouting that I capture.   Yippee.  It's a great day in my opinion.   

I used a whole lot of Prima in this creation.  In fact the Design is by  Marie-Nicholas Alliot, for Prima.  

The green or pistachio floral papers are from Prima Madeline Collection.  Maybe quite possible my favorite Prima collection of all time.  I'll cry the day they are gone.  The Flying Unicorns store has some packs left, but you gotta run fast becuase as soon as I am done posting, I'm heading to the store.  hahaha.  

I did a little stenciling with molding paste and the Prima Poppies and Peonies mask from the Flying Unicorns store. Added some Prima wooden buttons and some cheesecloth.  

 Thanks a bunch for visiting.  Remember to stop in for the Coffee and Muse Blog Hop that starts 

April 27th 12:01 est to April 28th 6:00pm est.  

 

  Supplies Used:

Prima Ledger paper pack 

Prima Madeline Collection -Pistachio #842451(for the border strip)

Prima Mask  Gate #550042

Prima Poppies and Peonies Mask #922207

Prima Resist Canvas #551636

Prima AuNaturale B Flowers - #562656

Prima Wood Buttons - Rondelle Collection #559281

Cheesecloth

paper doily

Lace

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Ramblin Rose Pink Mist

 

 

 

 

 

WCYDW - Tutorial Weekly Gelatos

Today in WCYDW - Tutorial Weekly I come to show a very simple technique but I like a lot!

I love using Gelato and all the versatility of this material and plaster!

I think a plaster layer across the bottom of the paper always pleases me.

I spent a thin layer of plaster for the paper

In a polystyrene tray, scribbled with golden Gelato

I added a little water and mixed well with a brush

 

I spent this mixture all over stamp

And I wanted stamped where

It is a bit uneven and the result was exactly what I wanted, middle aged.

Very simple, but you can make beautiful backgrounds with this technique!!

I hope you enjoy and do not forget to participate in our challenges in the Flying Unicorn Forum.

Hopefully you guys there!

Have a beautiful day!!

Almanac from Country Garden by Bo Bunny

Gelatos-Metallics

Victorian Garden Summer Fun

**Canvas and Tag Fun**~ Tammy

Hello Everyone! Thought I would share a couple of projects with you today. One is a canvas that I had originally did for the WCYDW post last week.. Due to technical issues from porting from Ipad to Youtube of the length it didn't make it!. So I had to race and get another one done for it and well a tag was born from that process! I figured out the remasking process from the canvas. It was a experiment.. Actually on the canvas it didn't work like I wanted it to. Mainly because I had already painted it and it seemed the ink didn't wanna soak into the mask area. It just smeared, but I did learn what not to do! So ta da a tute was born!! YAY!!! Here is the pieces..

 

Here is the close up of the canvas. 

What I used:

Canvas 6x6

Gesso Golden

Tim Holtz Distress inks Peakcock Feathers, Faded Jeans

Lumiere Pearl Turquoise, Violet gold, Pewter, Pearl white ( Coming soon)

Dusty attic flowers, Mauve and white

Prima Blue flower

Dusty attic Chicken wire small

Crafters Workshop Balzer Designs 6x6 mask Cornflowers

Bird pieces from Alda Most all available in the Flying Unicorn Store!

Next up a close up of the tag I made. Mostly out of scraps from a pryor KOM.

Here you can see the masking technique in the BG of the tag.

What I used:

Scrap FX Music Chippy

Dusty Attic Flowers

PP (birdcage was fussy cut from as well as the BG paper) Ruby Rocket

TH Banner die

Music note ribbon from April KOM

Hope you all have a Great Day! :)

Mojo Monday

Its another  Mojo Monday - and  what  yummy  goodness  we have  for you all!  This  week's  sketch  was  designed by  Tammy and the incredible inspiration  layout  by Shona - Enjoy and come play along!

Julie Nutting Stamps and Whispers of Spring

Hi Unis!  Jax here today with a tag to share.

Have you picked up the new Julie Nutting collage couture stamps?  When they arrived in the Flying Unicorn Store I couldn't wait to get my hands on them!

The scraps from my April Kit, Whispers of Spring, were perfect for these stamps - between the Bo Bunny C'est La Vie and Prima Lifetime papers it was easy to make the girl's skin, hair and dress, as well as the tag itself (I traced the packaging from the stamp onto one of the 6X12 Studio 75 papers from the kit).  For the background of the tag I used various Prima and Kaisercraft background stamps, a Prima Chalk Ink Edger.

The paper piecing is easy.  Start by stamping your image onto thick cardstock; this will act as your base.  Fussy cut it out.  Then stamp the image (or portions thereof) onto patterned paper, fussy cut and adhere to the base (I like Glossy Accents for this).  To create layers for the hair, I cut two copies of the hair, and cut the topmost layer into individual strands, leaving the ends unglued.  I colored the shirt and shoes with Copic markers, and added Glossy Accents to the shoes for the illusion of patent leather.

The flowers are fussy cut from one of the papers, topped with Prima roses and coated in gold Pearl-Ex powder from the kit.  The Prima laser cut wooden butterfly and bird are coated in gesso and stamped with a script stamp.

I can't wait to play with these stamps some more!

Join us Next  weekend 

to have a chance 

to win the 

 Grand  Mix Media  Prize  

Flashback Friday with Denise

Hi Uni's and scrapping friends!!

 

Yesterday while working with the KOM I was thinking how truly awesome these kits are that Alda puts together for us! I started peeking thru some of my favorite creations from previous kits and wanted to share a few with you so you can all see how truly awesome and jammed packed with goodies they are!!

Another great thing about the monthly kits here at Flying Unicorn is there is no subscription requirement! I know alot of us find that helpful depending on our monthly budgets and sometimes can't be tied down to a commitment. One important thing to remember is our reveal is always the last day of the month @ midnight and they go on sale then as well in the STORE! So  be sure to check out the reveal and grab your kit before they're gone..and don't forget the fabulous add on's too!

So without futher adieu..here are some of my favorites from the past

 

June 2011 Kit

 

 

April 2012 Kit

 

June 2012 Kit

 

August 2012 OTP Project

 

December 2012 Kit

 

Feb 2013 Kit

 

Feb 2013 OTP

 

I hope you enjoyed my Flashback Friday post!

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

WCYDW-Remasking~ Tammy

With Tammy

 Hey all you scrappy folks out there! Tammy Here with ya today, for another WCYDW episode! First of all what I had originally had going for this weeks tute didn't happen for me. I was not happy about it either! Let me tell ya!! The cyber universe was totally against me!! But I did discover a technique during my journey to get it to Youtube ( muttering in background!!). I call it Remasking. I really hope you like it. I do have a project in the works but, for now just the tute.

 

Items Used in this video:

Prima turkish Grunge Mask

Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists

Molding paste

White CS

Lace

"Card Tag Challenge"~ Tammy

Hey everyone! Welcome to my Card/Tag Challenge this month! With Mother's Day quickly approaching, I thought it would be cool to do a card you could give your Mom's, or any lady that you would like to surprise, with a Flower pot of beautiful blooms! Here is what we will be doing..

The Tag is there too!!

I used the TH's Tag die for mine! But.. I have made it where you can use any tag your heart desires!! Here is my tag pulled out with gift card attached. I wanted to have one big enough for a gift card to fit on it. The TH die worked perfectly for this!

I hope you all will join in on the Fun and Play Along!!Have a great day!

Mojo Monday

Monday Inspiration   from me (the sketch) and the  beautiful inspiration layout by Tammy  using our  Kit of the  Month - Whispers of Spring.  So grab your mojo and head on over  to your scrap room and  get creative with us - Can not wait to see what you create using this week's sketch !

Items Used:
April KOM "Whispers of Spring" and Addon's
PP Bo Bunny "C'est La Vie" Decoupage (Main KOM)
PP Bo Bunny "C'est La Vie" Domino (PP Addon)
PP Bo Bunny "C'est La Vie" (PP Add on)
PP Bo Bunney "C'est La Vie" Ephemera (PP Add on)
Dimensional Stickers Bo Bunny "C'est La Vie" (Embellishment Add on)
Flowers- Hand made, Manor House Cutie pie Mauve, Idyllic Plum Pink, Prima Botanical mix.
Mask Prima Flourish 6x6
Mist used Lindy's stamp gang Edelweiss Moss Green

Misc. Doilies and Gesso

April MMU - Reverse Canvas

Welcome to the April Mid-Month University challenge.  I love Off-The-Page projects, and lucky me, it's my turn to host this month!

My challenge is to make a reverse canvas.  Easy peasy.  If you haven't seen a reverse canvas before it is exactly as it sounds - you turn a canvas around and decorate the backside, making a shadow box for your project.  You can go shabby, mixed media, clean and simple, big canvas or small - however you'd like as long as you decorate the backside of a canvas.

Here's a double reverse canvas I prepared for inspiration.

Here's the back - I used batting between the canvas and the satin to provide padding for the quilting pattern, and pushed the brads through the canvas and fastened them to create the dimples.

And it folds closed into a handbag.

Some closeups:

 

See the adorable little Flying Unicorn Adornments tucked in there?

 

Here is an older reverse canvas I did with the Flying Unicorn November 2012 kit. Lots you can do with the backside of a canvas!

Join us in the Flying Unicorn Forums, I can't wait to see what you create!

Here is the beautiful RAK up for grabs:

Rules:

1) Must be new as of April 15, 2013.  Challenge closes May 14, 2013 at 8pm EST.

2) Up to 3 entries per person.

3) Winner will be selected by Random.org and will have 7 days to contact Alda with their mailing information to claim their lovely prize.

Creative Muse Boost

Weekend  Inspiration Needed - then  look no further - Here are  some  amazing  creations that the  Creative Team created  using  April's Kit  of the Month - Whispers of  Spring .  

Enjoy your  coffee/tea  sit  back and    let  yoru  creative  muse  flow and  lets  get  creative! 

Sweet and Prima Engraver

 

Hi everyone! Today I have a layout to share featuring the Prima Engraver Collection from the Flying Unicorn store.

 

To start I have used a paintbrush on the pattern paper on the sides with some Shimmerz Olive Branch and Cotton Candy Spritz. The background is also misted with some Cotton Candy Spritz. Than I started to apply the new yummy Tutti Frutti DazzlerZ…this product is so thick and creamy and the Shimmer is just unreal gorgeous! I had so much fun with the Prima Collection...just love to fussy cut!

 

The flower vine is colored with some Before Dawn Vibez. Look at those fun drips I painted on with the Tutti Frutti DazzlerZ. For the stamping I have used Licorice DazzlerZ. Look at all that amazing texture. All of the collection embellishments are also available at the Flying Unicorn store. Look at those cute Prima wood pieces...too adorable! 

 

Well that is it for today.  Take care and happy Scrapping!

Welcome to WCYDW!  Did you know that you can turn Lindy's spray mists  into dabber mists?  Today I want to show you some fun ways that you can use Lindy's with dabber caps, it's really my favorite way to use them.  Have a look at the video I did for you and then take a look at the BAP I did below.

So let's build a page with Prima Romance Novel (this is definitely a fave collection for me) so that we can use some of the elements we made using our Lindy's mists with dabber caps.  I apologize that some of the photos are not great quality, I am doing this while we are  on the road and I don't have the best conditions!  But I think you'll get the "picture"  LOL!!

1.  Pick out your photos.

2.  I usually sort of plan out my layouts in my head and then I like to make the elements that I think I am going to use.  You know why I do this?  Ha ha, cause then I can clean up that mess and put it all away and get on with the pretty papers!  I used dabber caps on my Lindy's to stain the flowers and lace.

Love that ScrapFX chippy and of course I used my favorite Stampendous Embossing enamel in Aged Scarlett to cover it.

3.  Next I cut up some tags from the Messenger and Bookplate pages, distressed and inked them.  I am using black Mix'd Media Inx throughout this tutorial as I love how well it covers  - it is a chalk ink so I can really make things black and inky with it.

4.  Now let's do some masking with molding paste.  I used TCW's mini harlequin mask randomly in the corners and after that dried, I used Prima's static mask and black ink in the lower right.  Most of that gets covered up in the end, but that's just the way it goes sometimes!

5.  Here you can see what it looks like after everything has dried.

6.  I  think I want the diamond harlequins to be black so I put the mask back over the  masked images and ink heavily with  black Mix'd Media Inx.

7.   After inking above, I misted with a little Lindy's Lump 'O Coal Black.  Well that made the diamonds all muddy looking so I took a  damp Q-tip and cleaned the mist off the diamonds.  

Oh yes, I like that look! 

8.  Next I inked my title all around the sides etc.  Then I wiped the  chippy with a damp paper towel to get the ink off the embossing.

9.  Yes I am kinda working this upper right corner!  I decided it was all too "in my face" so I got out the gesso and brushed  it on in a random pattern. 

10.  Ok, time to go back to those tags, I brushed them with gesso, dabbed with Lindy's Glory of the Sun Gold while the gesso was still damp and then again after I dried it.  I love the look that gave.

11.  Let's see what it looks like now. Ok I made some splats 3 different Lindy's:  Alpine Ice Rose, Peony Scarlett Red and Glory of the Sea Gold.

12.  I dabbed  some embossing ink around the  edges of this tag and embossed with Stampendous Chunky Black.  The photo doesn't show it well, but the effect is really kinda cool.

13.  Ok let's do a trial placement.   I think  that looks pretty good.  Time to start putting everything down.  (Somewhere along the line, I splattered the tags and page with a little black ink.)

14.  Here's the left side down.  I laid  out my pattern and lightly marked the paper where each tag would go so that I could get everything back in the same place.

15.  And the right side.

16.  Time to add the title, lace and the two word tags.  "A Perfect Day"  and the photo are popped up with foam squares.   I also inked the diamonds at the bottom, I like that better!

17.  Hmm I think I forgot about the outer edges of the  paper.  I think a frame would look nice too.  I want this to be kinda grungy to offset the feminine pink, so I used a couple different punches around the pageand really roughed it up with my distresser.  And of course I heavily ink the edge with black.

18.  And here  it is mounted on black cardstock, with the rest of the elements added.  I added some wooden buttons and a  clock from the Romance Novel  collection and  a gorgeous Flying Unicorn Adornments heart.

 I'm not loving the pink flowers though.  I might have to change those up.  I am thinking that the flowers would look better if they were stamped with a small script stamp in black to tone down the pink. Stay tuned for that change. LOL!!

It's not a big difference, but I like these flowers better.  They are exactly the same except that I stamped them with a script stamp after coloring and before shaping.

Supplies

Patterned paper:  Prima Romance Novel collection:  Base-Time Travel, tags - Messenger and Bookplate,

Chipboard:  ScrapFX 12357 Wordlet

Embossing powder:  Stampendous Aged Scarlet

Flowers:    Handmade with McGill Floriano and Retro punches

Ink:  Mix'd Media Inx - black

Mist:  Lindy'sPonderosa Pine Olive, Glory of the Sun Gold, Lump O' Coal Black, Peony ScarlettRed, Alpine Ice Rose,

Masks:  Prima Static, TCW Mini Harlequin

Paint:      White gesso

Other:  Romance Novel wooden buttons and clockface; Prima script stamp 545055



April Build A Page with Erica

Hi! Welcome to April's BAP. I apologize my pictures aren't the best, I typically create in the evenings and didn't have any natural light coming in when I was working on this layout. :)  

Step 1: cut out the center of the page (we’re going to cover this section up so we’ll save this piece of paper for later use)

Step 2: using a Martha Stewart punch, punch a border and then adhere

Step 3: adhere an 8 x 12 rectangle, adhere in center of page

Step 4: adhere a doily in the top right corner

Step 5: adhere a 5 x 3 rectangle in the top right corner

Step 6: adhere a 7 x 7 square a bit off center towards the right

Step 7: adhere a 5 X 7 rectangle a bit off center towards the left and then mist (I used Perfect Pearls Mist, colors Bronze and Cappuccino)

Step 8: adhere corrugated cardboard a bit off center towards top left corner (I covered mine with a bit of Gesso)

Step 9: adhere a piece of cheese cloth

Step 10: adhere corrugated cardboard a bit off center towards bottom left corner (I covered mine with a bit of Gesso)

Step 11: adhere a leftover piece of Prima packaging

Step 12: adhere a piece of cheese cloth and then layer a piece of corrugated cardboard on top; place a bit off center towards middle right side (I covered mine with a bit of Gesso)

Step 13: adhere a 5 X 7 rectangle in the center of the page

Step 14: adhere a doily in the center of the page

Step 15: adhere a piece of lace trim

Step 16: adhere a 5 X 5 rectangle in the center of the page

Step 17: adhere two 3 x 4 rectangles in center of page

Step 18: adhere flower cluster

Step 19: adhere saying and flying unicorn adornment – key

Step 20: adhere saying and flower cluster (above right photo mat)

Step 21: adhere saying and flower cluster (below right photo mat)

Step 22: adhere saying and flower cluster (above left photo mat)

Step 23: adhere saying and flower cluster (top right corner)

Step 24: finish off with stamping, a few bows and a border (I used a ruler and black journaling pen)

Thanks for joining me today!  

Erica

Mojo Monday

Happy Mojo Monday!  What a great Monday and an extra special treat for you... not only do we have a wonderful sketch by me ( Alda) and not only do we have an amazing creation by Adrienne BUT Adrienne  has created a BAP video to play along to!! 

Supply List

Manor House Creations Flowers

Prima Flowers

Glimmer Mist- Pomegranite, Tattered Rose, Lily Pad, Crushed Shells, Black Magic, Creme de Rose

Smash Pen

Mixed Media Inks

Prima Junkyard Findings Resins and Metals

Tsukineko Inks

Scrap FX Chipboard

April KOM - Inspiration Video - With Kelly

Hi everyone!! I hope your weekend is going well!
Today I get to share with you a video, start to finish of a canvas I created using lots of bits and pieces from the April Kit Of The Month!! Here is the finished product:

And here is my video:

 

You can see more from our Creative Team on the Flying Unicorn Store YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyingUnicornStore

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for looking!!

Off the Page - Whispers of Spring

Whispers of Spring : 

Off the Page 

Kits of the month are wonderful since they give you papers from different manufacturers that compliment  each other and embellishments that work with the paper -  BUT  it is only Flying Unicorn that  includes an Off the Page  Project  for your  creative pleasure . Some off the page projects are easier, some  are  more difficult, some inspire, some  challenge our  muse but  the  off  the page  ALWAYS gives  you an opportunity to expand  your  creative process and  find a new love  for  paper crafting.  This month we decided to  go with a photo display by Kaiser  - The  idea was to showcase your  artistic side in your  home .  Do not  hide it  away -  enjoy the  process, enjoy the  memories of the  pictures you may  place inside, enjoy  your  creation  in your  kitchen family room , simply enjoy. Here is a little  Off the  page  inspiration from the  creative team 

Kit of the Month Eye Candy

Whispers of Spring  : 

A little Eye Candy to start off the week from the Creative Team and our April Kit  of the  Month

A Big Warm Welcome !

Kitty  In the  House  

We are  thrilled to  introduce our favorite new Creative Designer to the Uni team 

ESCAPE  KITTY 

 

I got my start on Sept 1, 2010 as I was out playing in the yard enjoying the birds and squirrels. Really just  minding my own business. Happy. Content. Daydreaming. 

When, but in an instant, I caught a movement in the corner of my eye. Since cats are noted for their superior vision, I had to do a double take because I thought my eyesight had failed me. I shut my kitty eyes for a moment and reopened them to disbelief.

A coyote? In MY yard? Could it be? And he's drooling my way? Move move move! Find my mom . Run to safety.

Big mistake! Really big mistake. Now she never lets me outside. Done - left to dream. ahhhhh but Kitty dreams really do come true.

So come follow me! I am off to Escape. 

But  wait -   Kitty  did  not  come  alone  ....  Kitty  brought 

Jennifer  Snyder  to the Unicorn Team !! 

 I've been scrapping for several years but really started working on technique and detail within the 18 months. I am a gal who loves the whole tangible aspect of our beloved craft, from the pretty papers to hoarding ribbons and trims. My Husband , of only a few short, sweet years has been a great support for my scrapping passion. He never says anything when the boxes arrive in the mail, or when I come through the door with a shopping bag. He does roll his eyes though. I have found scrapping to be a hobby that can keep your mind active, youthful and refreshed.


Now  take  a  look at the   talent and  eye  candy that  Escape Kitty   (  okay and  Jen)  have  given the paper craft  industry    so  far  .... and  so much  more  to come ! 

WCYDW - With Kelly - Get Creative With Color

Hi everyone!! Kelly here, with another What Can You Do Wednesday tutorial!!! 

This is a looong one, hang in there!! I would like to show you a couple of fun ways to make your layouts sing with color, and to match any photo to any paper! No more hoarding that favorite photo just because you don't have paper to "match!"

Products:

Paper - Kaisercraft 75 Cents collection
Die Cut Shapes- Kaisercraft Pickled Pear collection
Stencils - The Crafter's Workshop
Mists: Lindy's Stamp Gang: Alpine Ice Rose, Azure Sea Asters, Glory of the Seas Gold
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Peeled Paint,  Broken China, Worn Lipstick
Prima Wood Icons
Flowers: Bo Bunny Buttercup Zinnia, Prima
Other: Thread, Acrylic paint, modeling paste, gesso, sponges/blending tools

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial!! I challenge you to try it out...it can be SO freeing to know that your photos and papers do not have to "go" together. Have a wonderful and creative day!

April Guest Designer Stacey Young!

Hi scrapping friends!!

Denise here with some exciting news to share!

This month our most awesome guest designer is none other than the Stacey Young!! YAY!!! I seriously can't tell you how excited we all were when she said yes!!! Her work is so whimisical, creative, artsy...and just gorgeous!!! Personally I've been inspired by her for a long time and she never ceases to amaze me with her creativity.

A little about Stacey:

 

"Hi, my name is Stacey Young and I am a Stay at Home Mum to 3 little boys, ages 6,4 and 22 months.  I am wife of 10 years to my teenage sweetheart, Tim.  So you could say I have 4 boys to look after in my home.  We live on the Central East Coast of Queensland, Australia.  I have been scrapbooking for the best part of 9 years now but have certainly become more involved in the industry as the years have gone on.  I am currently on the Design Teams for Prima Marketing, Shimmerz and Aussie Scrap Source.  I love being creative and find it is my down time when the children go to bed at night.  My scrapping style has changed over the years and I find it is alot shabbier these days.  I think as the years go on it will keep evolving as new trends come and go.  I will always adore colour, layering and mixed media though.  The more I can get on the page the merrier!!!  I hope you enjoy my creations this month, I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to guest design for Flying Unicorn."

STACEY'S BLOG

 

Look at the GORGEOUS creations she did using this month's "Whispers of Spring" kit. The close ups are so yummy!!!

 

 

 

And check out this OTP!!! Is this not FABULOUS??? I did drool all over my keyboard when I saw it..yes I did.

 

Are they not amazing creations??!!! And she's not done yet!! Can't wait to see what else she will do!

 

Pop on over to the KOM GROUP to see all the yummy creations from the CT using this months April Kit!!

Mojo Monday - April 01, 2013

Ohh  Monday and  April Fools  Day  -   what a  fun  little  day!   The  best  part  of  today is  the  new  sketch and  the   amazing  inspiration   using  our  KOM - Whispers of  Spring  created  by  Kelly  -   Enjoy and  come   play  with us   all week long 

Created using the April KOM "Whispers Of Spring" and add ons.

Also:

Turkish Grunge 6x6 Stencil Faber Castell Gelatos Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Ingvild Bolme Chalk Inks