Saturday, February 1, 2020

Friends of Unity February Blog Hop~ Monochromatic


Welcome to February, friends!
And welcome to our Friends of Unity February Blog Hop where we are seeing everything in monochromatic style!

I've always loved the look of monochromatic in crafting, but I rarely create with this concept. I am not sure why because the results are always beautiful! As a matter of fact, I loved creating this first card so very much that I can't wait until I make another.


I love ALL Unity Stamps, but I must admit the Angie Girls will always be my favorite. I know many of you share my sentiment towards this line!

This beautiful lady is Journee Girl , and she was a dream to color in monochromatic style! 
I absolutely love the coloring on every part of her! She was pretty quick to watercolor now that I have been using Zig brush pens for a few years. I did include a link to the brush pens I used incase you are unfamiliar, but is not an affiliate link. ;)


The top panel is from a die I purchased at Gina Marie Designs called Rectangle Pierced Die. I do believe it is sold out, but hopefully will be back! I buy all of my Enamel Dots from her!


This card is going to a young lady in our bible study group who is facing a new beginning of her own. I am certain this sentiment will encourage, and even perhaps, empower her!







I have been wanting to use this Sweet Sprinkled Donut set by Graciellie Designs. And this months cue was the perfect time! I am loving the outcome of this purple mono style! The donut and sentiments are all stamped in VersaFine Clair ink in Monarch. I stamp all of my images in Versafine Clair. And you can get them from Unity!



You can't tell in the photo, but I traced the squiggle lines on the donut and filled the heart hole with these beautiful Nuvo Jewel Drops in Pale Periwinkle. Oh how I wish you could see and touch the amazing effect it gave! Did you know can get these drops and more at Unity!


I stamped and watercolored the donut first, loosely watercolored around it and then stamped my sentiments. :)


I would love to see your take on the monochromatic design! 


As always~
Thanks for spending time with me today!

If I may, I'd love to invite you to follow my blog.
There is a "follow" button up a bit and to the right. --->
Not the follow by email, it's up just a bit from it. Thank you so much!
It brings me so much joy sharing my thoughts and creations with all of you!

Until next time~

Be blessed, friends!

Bobbie Sue

I hope you have a chance to visit each blog. I know they are all equally as wonderful and unique!  If you've not, please see the blog hop list at the bottom of this post and prepare to be inspired!

There are some pretty awesome giveaways with this hop! Including one from myself! Congratulations to Connie Johnson. I so appreciate your comment and support of my blog and our FOU monthly blog hop! Contact me. I have a special package to send you!

Friends, be sure you comment on EACH blog post to be entered in the drawing.

This months winners will be announced during next months blog hop!
(I have a feeling you will comment anyway as a way of support and admiration to the artists.)

Friends, please know that our hops are not sponsored. (Although, I know Unity Stamp Co. lovingly approves) Because your support is so valuable and so appreciated, prizes are given from the creators own private stash of Unity stamps.

The hop started with
Crystal 
Dawn B.
Dawn F.
Joyce
You are here with me!
Next is the wonderful
Jeanie


Forgive any grammar mistakes you may find. However, I am always open to friendly and constructive criticism or correction. Please know, I write my blog out of absolute enjoyment and do not stress over possible minor errors within. I appreciate you, friends! 


43 comments:

  1. Welcome back, Bobbie Sue! It's so good to see you and your work once again. You did such a good job with both cards, specially Journee Girl. I do love that die you mentioned and will watch for it to come back into stock. I have a number of Gina Marie dies so I am familiar with how wonderful they are.

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    1. My sweet, Meg. You always touch my heart! Thank w. So good to be back. 🤗♥️

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  2. Both cards are great, but especially the donut! I would love to see it IRL

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    1. Thank you, Glennis!! I do love the donut one. Especially IRL!!

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  3. Beautiful! Love the varied beige hues in your Journee girl card... it is like a sepia tinted old photo. The grape tones for your donut card are such a vibrant contrast. It looks good enough to eat!😁

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  4. I agree with you, I love the Angie Girls, as for donuts - I am trying so hard to do WW but all I want now is a donut. I love what you did with the Nuvo drops on the donut cards.

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    1. Thank you so much, Karren! Ha and sorry about the donut desire! 😂😂🤗

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  5. Journee girl is one of my favorites and you made a stunning card with her. Glad you're feeling better and back to creating!

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  6. Bobbie Sue, loved your post and these two lovely monochromatic cards! Always an inspiration! Happy February!

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  7. Bobby Sue, I just love both cards, but I am really wild about the Angie Girl with that terrific dot background die cut/border. It is so super with that girl! I love your donut, too. I love donut stamps! They are perfect together!

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    1. Thank you, Kathy. I absolutely love the Angie Girl card!!

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  8. Very pretty Angie girl in the monochromatic color and sweet heart donut card.

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  9. I love the Journee girl card so much. The color you chose is so warm and nostalgic. The border die is awesome too!

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    1. Rachel, thank you so so much! I so love the warm colors on Journee Girl. 🤗

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  10. I love both of your cards. That purple is my favorite color. The Nuvo drops make everything you put it on looks 3-D.

    I also love how color you used for Journee girl makes it look vintage.

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    1. Thank you!! I love that you could see the nuvo affect!!!

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  11. Loving both cards, but especially the encouragement that Journee girl brings! Beautiful!

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  12. Yelp missed you! Beautiful cards

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  13. your cards are fantastic as always. I really love the girl

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    1. Thank you friend ♥️ She’s definitely my favorite of the 2. 🤗

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  14. Great cards. Love the way you colored the Angie girl. So simple and elegant at the same time

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  15. Beautiful cards, Bobbie Sue! I always love your watercoloring!

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  16. What great cards! I love monochromatic. And I'm a sucker for ANY AngieGirl!

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  17. Great cards and coloring! Love Angie’s girls and monochromatic colors as well. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  18. Beautiful first card!
    Love that stamp. And
    the purple card is so
    fun.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. Beautiful. And love the enamel dots. Didn’t even know GM made those.

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  20. Great cards! Love the designs you used!

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  21. Love the Journee girl's coloring. Awesome cards! Thank you for your inspiration.

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  22. Love the color choice for both cards. Journee girl is one of my favorites.

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  23. Love the donut. If my girl gets to pick one from dunkin...its going to be a girly one...pink or purple with sprinkles. So fun!

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  24. Hope you're feeling better. Your coloring is stunning. I love the browns in Journee girl, it's just amazing. And I love all the purples and sparkle on the donut. Just wonderful cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  25. Your Journey Girl card is fabulous! Love the neutral color you chose to feature.

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  26. Both cards are so pretty! I really love the sepia tones on the first card. It really makes for a dramatic card. She's a real beauty. And the donut card is so fun in purple.

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