Growing in Unity and H{ippity} Hop!

H{ippity} Hop Monday = FUN!

Growing in Unity = MORE FUN! 

Growing in Unity + {ippity} = FUN DAY MONDAY!

 *insert excitement here*

Yes, I am so excited to be hosting Growing in Unity too! I don't want to be too 'wordy' on my post, so if you want to see the details about how GIU works, please see yesterday's
4th of July post!

For this H{ippity} Hop...if you've missed all the blogs before me, please go to the beginning at the {ippity} blog for lots of fantastic {ippity} inspiration!

I have been playing with 'metal' again, and have a few of these creations for you this week.  Here's one of those projects for you today...

From Unity and {ippity} Projects

Stamps: Unity--Everlasting Romance, {ippity} Just Wanted to Say

C/S: SU Textured Basic Black, Neenah Solar White, Ten Seconds Studios Periwinkle Metal

Ink: Memento Noir, Staz-On Black

Techniques: Metal hand embossing and distressing

I stamped the Unity Everlasting Romance stamp on a Periwinkle Metal Sheet, then hand debossed the front and hand embossed the back; then distressed by lightly sanding on the metal to remove a little bit of color. I added my ribbon treatment (layered organdy and grosgrain ribbons), and then used some Glossy Accents to 'shine up' the bird on the sentiment.  I didn't want to add anything more, for fear it would take away from the metal decor.

This card is also for Jenny's "Free for All" Challenge #13, over at Wee Memories.

I appreciate that you took the time to stop by today!  Try to come back tomorrow to see what else I've done with Unity stamps (and don't forget to comment for your chance at a prize!)!
 
Has anyone told you today that...'YOU' are so AWESOME! *smile*