Hey there!!!
Welcome back to Robyn's Nest for
Day 5 of my GIU week
Confession time...
I was very unsure of myself for this week.
Being picked last year, gave me 13 months to prepare my cards, and my blog posts, and I did nothing.
I was worried I'd be too boring, or too chatty.
I worried I didn't share enough about my cards this week, because I don't list what products I use all the time... among other things that crossed my mind.
....but last week we all met Gigi, from
Gigi Zone Paper Crafting
I sure hope you were able to read Gigi's posts.
I think me, following Gigi, and her "week of empowerment" was meant to be!
I felt encouraged by her posts. Like "you've got this, Robyn"
Thank you for the encouragement Gigi!! You helped me to gain more confidence.
If you missed Gigi and her week of empowerment, click the link below for her Day 1 as the GIU gal
I cherish my on line friends that I chat with daily.
Crystal Minkler and Eileen Mathys walk me through most of my days.
They have been a huge source of encouragement to me for over 3 years.
Thank you ladies for getting me through every day life ~ hugs
OK...that's enough of that!!
Now, onto this last card
I used a sentiment from the September 2019 KOTM (again)
It is second under the Santa/sleigh..
Poppy red card stock from PTI is my base, then a layer of white card stock from PTI, cut with
Gina Marie rectangle dies.
the pattern paper is from the same GinaK paper I bought last year!!
I wish I had gotten 2 packages LOL
Close up of the loopy flower..this is a die from my stash that I have had for years and recently found! I love when that happens :)
I have no idea who makes it...sorry..if I had to guess, then I'd say Sizzix
a shinny brad in the center holds the sentiment in place.
I love how this turned out and I will probably make a few more in different colors.
oh, the glitter paper is from Lawn Fawn
below is the kit I used
I want to thank each and every one of you who have followed my week!!
I will also be sending out a thank you to one or two commenters myself.
Unity stamps, of course..
I will announce the winner/winners
when I announce the winners of the grab bag here on my blog.
Be there or be square 😊
Merry Christmas
Inky Hugs, Robyn
I loved your week! Thank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debra!! SO much!! hugs
DeleteThank you for a great week of inspiration, I have enjoyed all of your posts
ReplyDeleteThank you, Glennis. I have enjoyed reading your comments this week..
Deletethank you for being a regular visitor to my blog, too!! Muah hugs xoxoxo
You’ve had a truly wonderful week friend. I’m so thankful that Gigi inspired and encouraged you. This card is absolutely gorgeous!! The entire design is lovely and that die cut flower!! Gahhhh I need to find more dies like that!! I too, am so thankful for the many crafty friends I’ve met over the years. And I’m thankful for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bobbie Sue!!
DeleteI am SO very thankful for you as well!
I have found a true friend in you, beyond Facebook!! I will always treasure your friendship
hugs & muah,xoxoxo
this os gorgeous!! The paper is amazing!! ( says the paper hoarder, lol) and that die is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your week of inspiration, your talks are great, better then mine will be next week, lol!!!
Thank you Sandra..seriously, this was a breeze like everyone says it is.
DeleteJust be you..I'll be there rooting you on like you ALWAYS do for me!...
p.s.I am totally a paper hoarder, too..hence the need for 2 packages of this paper.. because I'm actually using it...lol..it's a curse LOL
Wow! This card is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jaclyn!!
DeleteThank you for joining me this week!!
I appreciate all your comments!
hugs & muah xoxoxo
Loving the red and white! It looks sharp. You are having an amazing week!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jeanie!!
DeleteThanks for supporting me this week, teamie!(FOU & PDO) I know how busy everyone is this time of year...
I love our chats!!
very lovely,,,enjoyed your week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wilma!! I've enjoyed reading your comments, too!!
DeleteThanks for being a regular to my blog!!
hugs & muah xoxoxo
I made it here! This is beautiful! I have that paper too and love that die! The sentiment is simple and perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend!!
DeleteI am so glad you made it here!! Now you have to catch up!!
Thank you SO much for the last 2 years over at CLC! You are my rock! My teamie! But most of all, you are my friend! I treasure you!
Your cards have been AMAZING this week, and this one is no exception! Love the pretty snowflake paper and that sparkly loopy flower! Great job on ALL your "Growing in Unity" posts!
ReplyDeleteAwww Esther! I am such a huge fan of your work!!
DeleteThank you for your sweet comments!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Thank you for sharing, all your cards are beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you, EM, so much!!
DeleteThank you for being here with me this week!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Beautiful card! I love the new Unity paper packs. Your flower die makes a beautiful snowflake!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phaline!! I was going to say snowflake or Poinsettia. :)
DeleteThanks you for being here this week with me!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
This card is gorgeous! It's been a good week. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wilma!
DeleteI'm really glad you came!!
Thank you for all your comments, and support this week and before this week....<<make sense?)
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Your snowflake card is so beautiful. I love the different shades of red and the pretty large white snowflake. Your posts this week were awesome. I loved reading each and every day. Thank you for the inspiring creations!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, Rachel!! Thanks for following me on this adventure :)
DeleteI'm glad I didn't bore you to death!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Awww... my friend you did an amazing job this week!! Each of your cards were fabulous... today’s is gorgeous!! I love it! I’m all verklempt over here... you are my dearest friend! Thank you for being there for me! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks, girl!!
DeleteYou know I couldn't do half of this without you, Eileen, and Lisa Bzbzbz !!
My personal support/cheer team!
Happy birthday, too!!
Robyn this card is so delicate and pretty yet so Christmasy with the red paper!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your lovely creations this week!❤️
ReplyDeleteThank so much, Dorothy!!
DeleteI appreciate you!!
I am very glad you follow my blog and the hops and groups I am in!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
What a great week and this card is so beautiful to end with. I love the GIU program and how it allows us all to grow in our craft and art and be inspired by others. Thanks for the inspiration this week.
ReplyDeleteThank You, Denise!!
DeleteI am glad you were here with us this week!!
Thanks for all your sweet comments!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Fantastic week of cards Robyn, each one is so uniquely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteToday’s card is Stunning with that delicate flower that looks so elegant, love how you designed it!
Thank you Shell!!
DeleteI do love that flower!!
Thanks for being here this week!!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
This card is stunning. I truelly enjoyed seeing your creativity. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie!
DeleteI'm so glad you were here!
Hugs & muah xoxoxo
Love this red and white snowflake card! Beautiful job this week. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat card just stopped me in my scrolling!! It is gorgeous! Thanks for a fun week and sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! I only just found out about GIU and unity group on FB. It was great getting to know you through this blog series.
ReplyDeleteSo the team at Unity mistakenly sent me this kit instead of my SMAK, and when I notified them, they said keep it and enjoy while I waited for my SMAK kit. I really need to pull this set out and use your cards as inspiration. THanks for a great week of cards.
ReplyDeleteAwww! That was so nice of them!! You should ink it up! It's in my top 3 kits of the year
DeleteThanks for coming by!!
hugs & muah xoxoxo
Beautifully elegant!
ReplyDeleteNice card you always do such great work!
ReplyDeleteA great week, my friend. This is a gorgeous card. Love the design and that patterned paper. Just wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI think your card making skills are AWEmazing! I don't know why you'd ever have doubts, my friend. Love the design of this beauty. The sentiment is so pretty with the * between each word. And that snowflake is to die for! lol Wonderful week!! Bravo.
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love how you added the brad onto the sentiment! What a great week of inspiration you have provided us Robyn! You did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards all week! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLinda Abel
Always love your blog posts!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, the shiny
flower looks gorgeous.
Carla from Utah
Your cards are absolutely perfect. I love your creativity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for a great GIU week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, Thank you so much for your kind words. I had the same fears, when I posted. I did not say all the products, I thought it would be boring or blah. But I chose to be true to myself and spoke of empowerment. I am so glad it helped inspire you! But know about your amazing work. Bravo I love it! The way you did your flower off the card, you were in charge girl. It is awesome. Thank you for sharing and inspiring
ReplyDeleteGreat week! Love all your cards and tips & tricks.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner, Robyn! Here you were so worried and your contributions this week... just knocked it out of the park! Congrats on a great week!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the glittery snowflake. Thank you for a week of awesome cards and empowering messages!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for the great week!
ReplyDeleteI love this card and especially love the loopy flower that you think may be Sizzix. Great Job.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! So Christmasy!!
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