Unity Stamp Hip Hop

Welcome to this Thursday's installment of the

UNITY STAMP CO HIP HOP

I'm so excited about today's card...I even

have a little step-out "bow-making" tutorial for you!

**First though, you should be here from Renee Aslette's Blog**

And here are a couple of fun factoids that you don't want to miss:

December 13 - December 19

FREE Random STAMP for every $10 you spend.

{will be a variety of stamp images and sentiments}

and

Be sure to comment as you go!

Three lucky commentors will receive a $20 Unity Gift Certificate

Okay, now let's get down to biz

I've always been a little 'afraid' of solid stamps.

When I started out with a practice stamping, it looked perfect. 
When I stamped onto the actual textured paper, not so perfect. 

Or atleast I thought!

I went back over the stamping with a yellow watercolor pencil

(in the areas that didn't take the ink) and blended.  I think it looks pretty neat!

I used the "Moments In Bloom" Stamp Set,

which is ON SALE as we speak, so check it out!

Now for the little tutorial.

If you're an expert bow-maker or are happy with your bow-making skills,

then you may want to skip this part ;)

I often get asked "how do you make your bows?!?!?!?"

(yes, often with frustration from the questioner, hence the multiple ? and !)

One part that I failed to photo was the step AFTER throwing the tail

to the back.  At that point you will want to flip the bow, so that the tail will actually

be facing you as shown above.

And if that's as clear as muddy water, just shoot me an email ;)

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**All righty, time now to see what Shilo Miles has on tap for us today**

Complete list of the hop in order

Angie  Danielle  Jen B.  Jolande  Lisa A.  Renee  Shellye  Shilo  Stephanie ENJOY YOUR HOPPING!