Friday, August 3, 2012

Growing in Unity Day 5

Hi everyone! It's my last day of my Growing in Unity week. It's the most I've ever blogged in a single week-ha ha. Thank you for all the sweet comments...I really appreciated reading them! If you want to see the other GIU posts, you can see them HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

My daughter is going back to school in a couple of weeks and will start first grade. I pack her lunch, and she loves to get a note from me. Admittedly, I often end up writing them on her napkin, but it's still a note, right? I thought I would use some Unity stamps to make a few legitimate lunchbox notes for her. Here's what I came up with:


Every time I see that little pig, I squeal with delight (pun intended). It's the cutest stamp! All three images are from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety set. Here's a close-up of the pig:



I simply stamped and colored the images, added some American Crafts papers, and adhered them to die cut lunchbox notes. It was an easy enough project, you could mass produce these. The images are on the front, and once you open them, there's room to write a little note:



Now that I look at it, I should have stamped the inside. Oops! I love how this set has enough images, you could make a lot of different notes or tags with them.

As part of GIU, Unity sponsors a giveaway. One lucky person will win two Itty Bittys of his/her choice! To enter to win, leave a comment on this post and the prior GIU posts from this week. All comments must be received by 9:00 AM tomorrow, and I'll randomly drawing a name. I'll post the winner this weekend.

Be sure to check out the Wishes sale over at Unity--there are some great bargains!

Thank you SO much for all the love this week. You all are the best! :)


Supplies
Stamps: (pig, sentiment, and bee in frame from Garden Variety) Unity
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Memento
Patterned Paper: (Shoreline collection) American Crafts
Cardstock: (white) PTI
Die: (Lunchbox Note) PTI


45 comments:

Jen W. said...

That little piggy really is super cute and I love the papers you used here! Is your little one excited about first grade?

Annette said...

these are too fun....that little pig totally cracks me up...i love it..

Julie Odil said...

You're right, that pig is super cute. Great cards all week.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

wow great coloring of that pig and i love your cas design!

Jingle said...

These are SO super cute!

Kailash said...

Love both your cute cards, the coloring on the pig is beautifully done !!!

Denise Bryant said...

Darling cards today! I love the fun colors!
It's been a great GIU week! I've enjoyed checking out your blog each day!
DeniseB

Denise Bryant said...

Darling cards today! I love the fun colors!
Great GIU week! I've enjoyed checking out your blog each day!
DeniseB

Isha said...

Both the cards are super fun Jocelyn. This Piggy made me laugh actually:)

Kara Lynne said...

Such a wonderful idea! My notes always go on the napkin too. Your cards are so bright and cheerful!

Sue D said...

Such a sweet idea for your daughter--she will love them.
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onecraftymama said...

Both of these are adorable! I almost want to embarrass my 12 & 13 yo boys with this...almost! I especially love that PIG!

Mirta Sanchez said...

Absolutely adorable! LOVE the pig but I love the bee too!

Houses Built of Cards said...

These are just darling!!! LOVE that little piggy!!!

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Linda SS said...

very cute cards. Nice paper choices and the pig is very cute.

jennifer mitten said...

These are both adorable! I love that pig...

Emily Leiphart said...

Eeek, these are the cutest! I love how you coloured the pig and I think I need that die now. LOL

JPScraps said...

The cards are just too, too CUTE!

Linda said...

what fun and cute and happy cards. this is too cute, my friend.

Angie said...

Super duper cute! I love making little note cards like that too. :)

Patrice said...

Those cards are fabulous...I hope you'll link up at 52 Card Pickup this week!

http://www.oldbackporch.com/2012/08/52-card-pickup-week-31.html

Scrapper Myra said...

Love your work.

Ruby said...

What fun cards.

sharon g said...

What a cute idea. Any kiddo would love to have a sweet note like that in her lunch. I used to do the same thing, except I just wrote it on a notepad...Yours are cuter!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

These are ADORABLE!! I love love love love that little pig!!!!!

Lindsey said...

These will bring such a smile to your daughter's face! The pig _is_ squeal-worthy, and perfectly coloured. The bee on its flowery paper is so sweet. Congrats on such an awesome GIU week, and all the blogging!

Amber S said...

I've been packing lunches for a couple years and haven't once included a note. How sad is that? I guess I should start!

SHartl said...

Oh my gosh...that piggie is so adorable!! My daughter loves pigs and I think your lunchbox cards will be a huge hit!

Jen said...

These are adorable, jocelyn! This reminds me to make some for my first grader, too. ;)

Lisa Arana said...

oh, your daughter is going to love these. how super sweet, something she will always remember, I am sure.

jordanbev5 said...

Your cards are so adorable! Love the pig!!! He is just so animated! Great coloring too!

Noelle Reese said...

How sweet you are a good Mama! I love the cards!

Glenda J said...

Super cute! Love the bright colours! Great work this week!

lostinpaper said...

Such a sweet idea, your daughter is so lucky to have such a thoughtful mum like you!

Jackie Rockwell said...

What a fantastic Mom you are for sending along notes in your daughter's lunch. She must really enjoy seeing them! Your cards are so darling, the pig really cracks me up!!! :)

~amy~ said...

Such cute cards!!

Pryn said...

Adorable cards! Such a wonderful mommy to send notes to school :) She is going to love them!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Fun little piggy! I miss the days of lunch notes! Enjoy!

Emily H said...

So cute! Lve these cards!

Angi said...

Adorable! That little piggy just makes me smile.

Lynnda said...

Both way too cute!!! Love them both... hugs...xoxo

BloomingPink said...

Oh my goodness...I am WITH you on the piggie!

Similarly, I squeal and add a SNORT laugh!

alexandra s.m. said...

Hello Jocelyn,

I just love your clean style and your beautiful cards!
Thank you for sharing~

Barb said...

So sweet! I love these as lunchbox notes! A wonderful idea...your kids will remember this! :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

These are SUPER SUPER cute! LOOOOOOOOVE them both! FAB x10!!!