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Monday, 11 August 2014

Woohoooo, I am the Growing in Unity gal all this week . . .

 Happy Monday friends
I am so happy to be here today and every day this week as  -
Growing in Unity Gal
I almost missed it, as I thought I wasn`t up until October . . . brain cells are decreasing,lol!
I love Unity Stamp co. and happy to report my collection of stamps is still forever growing.
I`m looking forward to sharing my projects with you all and I hope you enjoy looking.

If you have been here before, you will know already how much I looove and use this stamp, I can`t seem to stop!
For my first project I wanted to create a little gift for someone special . . .
it could be your mum, dad, gran, grandad, daughter, cousin, husband . . . the list is endless.
I just took an old cooking matchbox, covered it all with book pages, added some watered down coffee . . . yes coffee, I used to do it all the time and had forgotten how much I loved the aged and shadowed look it creates.
{ plus it smells ever so good }
The sentiment is from  the
all I need to do is pop a little heart inside the matchbox and it`s good to go.

GIVEAWAY: 
Be sure to leave a comment for each post this wk 
 {mon to Fri } 
as the beautiful people over at Unity are giving away 2 Itty Bitty stamps to one lucky commentor, wooohooo!
The draw will take place on Saturday.
 
Well that`s it for me today
Thank you so much for looking
and
hope you can stop by tomorrow.
Big hugs
xoxoxox

64 comments:

  1. Doreen11 August 2014 at 08:32

    Love what you have done here,and love the coffee colour.xxx

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  2. Traceyr11 August 2014 at 09:16

    Yes Tracy that is a great stamp. I have it too. Your coffee idea is a great one - did you use coffee to colour just the book pages or the She Leaped image on the front too?

    :)

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    1. Tracy11 August 2014 at 10:33

      Helloooo Tracey... yes the image on the front too then snipped out and fixed in place...:-):-) xxxx

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    2. Tracy11 August 2014 at 10:34

      Hellooo Tracey, yes the image on front too..then snipped out and fixed in place :-):-) xxx

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  3. Terry11 August 2014 at 09:40

    Hey there Tracy, your project is absolutely amazing, fabulously made by you, wowwwzesss xxx Terry

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    1. Tracy11 August 2014 at 10:35

      :-) Hi Terry...thank yoooooou, lol xxxxx

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  4. Lou Sims11 August 2014 at 11:07

    Adore this Tracy and also how it is a present for someone special. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your projects this week x x x

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  5. ElizabethR11 August 2014 at 11:30

    Just beautiful Tracy, havent used coffee in yonks, trying to tidy up a bit lol xxxxx

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  6. Ink Art Designs11 August 2014 at 11:30

    Hi Tracey. You come up with the most amazing things - coffee and matchboxes :) It looks fantastic. I love how you show the diversity of this stamp! And I looove the Present in my Heart set too.
    Dot x

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  7. ddazzled7111 August 2014 at 11:35

    What a beautiful gift idea and I love how your beautiful water colored girls could be used as tags or decorations. TFS xx

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  8. Linda11 August 2014 at 12:16

    This is adorable Tracy ... what a fabulous little gift for that someone special. Linda xx

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  9. Mandi11 August 2014 at 12:22

    Love this Tracy such a great I idea :)

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  10. Kim Marie11 August 2014 at 12:39

    >>>>>SWOON<<<< this is one of the most beautiful mixed media projects I have ever seen! Love every inch! Thank you for sharing it with us! Congrats on your GIU posts! :)
    ~Kim Marie

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  11. 2suns11 August 2014 at 12:51

    Stunning. What a great gift.

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  12. Playing with Paper11 August 2014 at 12:53

    Love this stamp!! Your project is awesome! I have to try the coffee technique :)

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  13. Annmaree of Oz11 August 2014 at 13:04

    Beautiful matchcase Tracy! Love the aged look you got with the book paper and coffee! Neat Idea!!!

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  14. jolande11 August 2014 at 13:20

    Nice work with beautiful stamps Tracy!!!

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  15. Rubeena I.11 August 2014 at 13:31

    Oh wow, this is amazing! I love the coffee effect too. :)))

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  16. Redanne11 August 2014 at 13:35

    I love that Christy stamp and love your beautiful little matchbox too! Anne x

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  17. Tina Theis of Ivory Moon Designs11 August 2014 at 13:50

    OH TRACY .... yet another stunning creation ..... will you PLEASE hurry up and do some videos MRS !!!!! xxxx
    Tina

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  18. Helen Smit11 August 2014 at 14:14

    Great project Tracy, you've made me want to buy this stamp now! I was just thinking about colouring with coffee this morning when I started my coffee machine without the cup underneath and the coffee went everywhere! Looks like a cool effect and I think I shall go and try it. :)

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  19. JFowler11 August 2014 at 14:16

    Love it!

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  20. Anonymous11 August 2014 at 14:45

    Tracy, this box is absolutely darling! Hmmm, coffee? Gotta try it. Love, love this.

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  21. Renee11 August 2014 at 15:02

    Adorable! Love her.

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  22. Christina's Creations11 August 2014 at 15:09

    SO pretty! I love your muted coloring here and the coffee was an excellent idea, it gives the entire project a pretty, vintage look. Awesome first day! :)

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  23. Amber11 August 2014 at 15:17

    It is so pretty! I love the use of book pages and the antique look.

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  24. Rachel11 August 2014 at 16:06

    just looove this little box! what a lovely project. congrats on giu! have fun!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  25. rachel11 August 2014 at 16:25

    Hiya tracy - I know you love this stamp and i love what you do/have done with her - fabulous make - hugs rachel xx

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  26. Anonymous11 August 2014 at 16:26

    Hi Tracy, what a gorgeous box, I love it. Well done for being Unity Gal this week......I've always wondered if I should do it......XXXx

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  27. Berina RGA11 August 2014 at 20:40

    this is very beautiful... gorgeous box..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  28. Karen E11 August 2014 at 22:23

    Just beautiful Tracy. Love what you have done and the contrast between the muted coffee colour and the vibrant inside colours. How did you apply your coffee and did you do it before you used the paper or after?

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    1. Tracy12 August 2014 at 06:19

      Thank you Karen I covered the inside/outside before applying the coffee :-) xxx

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  29. Rhonda Miller12 August 2014 at 02:07

    Wow, I just love your creation. The stamp is great and I Love the coloring.

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  30. mlady01212 August 2014 at 04:15

    Very cool...I'm looking forward to your week!!

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  31. Tracy12 August 2014 at 06:20

    Thank you so much for all the beautiful comments :-):-):-):-)

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  32. Cynthia12 August 2014 at 16:10

    This is fabulous, Tracy. LOVE the idea of the recycled matchbox and using coffee to distress the papers. Will have to remember this! Looking forward to your inspiration this week as GIU gal.

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  33. glitzzy12 August 2014 at 17:25

    Gorgeous stunning and I love it xxx

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  34. Kris B12 August 2014 at 22:02

    What a gorgeous gift box! LOVE the aged look you achieved with the coffee! I need to give it a try! Congrats on being this weeks GIU gal! Looking forward to an awesome week!

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  35. Colleen O13 August 2014 at 06:47

    Love this stamp too. So versital. Looks great in earth tones and colorfully painted. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Linda . J13 August 2014 at 12:11

    Wow what a fantastic idea, loving this stamp too.
    Hugs Linda

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  37. Waving My Wand13 August 2014 at 12:13

    Ah, now I see about the coffee....worked my way backwards on your posts. I'll definitely have to try this! Beautiful work!

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  38. ionabunny13 August 2014 at 12:17

    I really like this. Always great to upcycle and you have made a lovely precious gift

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  39. Deborah Kaye13 August 2014 at 15:29

    Awesome matchbox! I really like that you used coffee for color/aging. I must try this!

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  40. sharon g13 August 2014 at 16:44

    That is so sweet, it made me tear up. Who wouldn't love to get that as a little gift, especially if you are going through hard times....

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  41. WhoMom13 August 2014 at 16:54

    Love the use of coffee on a project (although it's coffee abuse you know, to waste a such a precious resource!) and love the idea. It could be used on a card and sent out for Operation Write Home. Great idea.

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  42. Unknown13 August 2014 at 17:41

    So beautiful - what a special gift! Gorgeous painting.

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  43. Crystal13 August 2014 at 18:55

    This is lovely! I love the repitition of the girl on the outside and inside with the inside being so beautifully colorful! Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us this week!

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  44. Sue D13 August 2014 at 20:29

    Fabulous--I like the coffee staining.

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  45. Janis13 August 2014 at 22:36

    What a sweet little box!!! LOVE Phyllis' pretty stamp. Great tip on using coffee! Looking forward to your other projects this week!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    Candy coming soon at:
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  46. Ruby13 August 2014 at 22:45

    Beautiful project.

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  47. Gaylynn14 August 2014 at 00:38

    Yay. So happy to see your fabulous mixed media art this week in GIU. This matchbox is beautiful and so meaningful. :)

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  48. Dawn Fields14 August 2014 at 03:30

    Congrats on being the GIU girl this week! I love this box! It's beautiful!

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  49. Playing with Paper14 August 2014 at 19:15

    Such a great idea and I decided I need this stamp! lol I just love the coffee idea too...... :) gonna have to try that.

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  50. Teresa Godines #685714 August 2014 at 20:45

    So glad you didn't miss your GIU week. I love your style and love seeing your projects. Fabulous project. TFS

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  51. Karenladd14 August 2014 at 23:17

    Love how you've shown us the versatility of this stamp and combined it with sentiments from other sets too! Beautiful design and a wonderfully creative project!

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  52. Lucinde | Lucilight15 August 2014 at 08:43

    Love her butterfly wings :)

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  53. Claire15 August 2014 at 10:36

    Gorgeous altered box Tracy, you've created so many lovely projects with those fabby stamps (and the coffee lol) and this one is a real beauty!
    Claire xx

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  54. Brandy15 August 2014 at 12:53

    Oooo what a great little gift box idea! You are amazing with the different techniques.

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  55. KC15 August 2014 at 17:08

    this is so lovely, I love that the same stamp is on front as inside...such a great idea!

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  56. Jodi C.15 August 2014 at 21:55

    I have now looked at all of your FABULOUS UNITY (in reverse)....and your art is STUNNING....everything!! I have SO MUCH UNITY goodness from when they first started and have just started to pull it out to try some of your techniques...Thank you so much for your inspiration! If mine are close to half as good I will be happy!!! :)

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  57. Bev16 August 2014 at 02:25

    These are wonderful projects thank you I'm excited...

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  58. Riette16 August 2014 at 07:22

    You are so creative!!! Loving all the projects.

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  59. Julie Odil16 August 2014 at 14:13

    Tracy, this is fantastic! Love the aged look. I must try this myself. You used the perfect stamp for a vintage look. Wonderful!

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Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment . . . big hugs xoxo