Unity GIU Blog Hop

Welcome you little Unity-loving Hooligans!  You all are amazing and I'm so happy you made it to my page.  You should have come here from Lori Simonson's blog.  I was so pumped to be a GIU gal, and now I get to share another piece of snark on this blog hop! 

I have a funny little card to share with you that I made for one of my best friend's at work.  He is going to love it.  I call him my work husband, and he calls me his work wife.  

The card is created from a  a really fun kit by Joslyn Nielson called Hey Stud.  Simple stamping, Prismacolor pencils, a whole lot of sass and this card came together like a dream.  Do you have someone in your life that you share a funny, sarcastic bond with?  You should comment below with a story about the friend you can joke around with at work.

Make sure to comment below, then follow the links under here to visit other GIU blogs.

Lori Simonson 
Shannon Edwards (You are here)
Amber Sheaves
Kim Chong 
Angela Bode 
MariLynn DeGroot
Amanda Rhodes 
Paula McClane 
Amanda Garrett  
Crystal O. Minkler 

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Thank you all so much for commenting with me on my Growing In Unity week last week.  I really appreciate all your kindness and snark!  You all are just the best.

I have the winners from my randomized drawing and they are:


Amanda Sheldon and Michelle Golz.  Please message me with your address so I can have Unity send out your prize ASAP!


Here are some thank you's that I've made over the last few months to show you my appreciation.  Pretend I sent them to each of you personally.

Also, don't forget to check out the winter GIU blog hop this Sunday, 12/10!  It'll be really fun, and I promise I'll supply you with some inspiration and a little humor. 

GIU Day 5: BE KIND TO SOMEONE

On the last day of GIU, I present to you the "Be Kind to Someone" Challenge. Johnny Karate's biggest lesson is to use your powers for positive change. If you are anything like me, you have a hundred cards just waiting for the perfect occasion to be used.  Today, my friends, is just that occasion!  You don't need to wait for a birthday or baby shower to use those fantastic cards in your pile.  Brighten someone's day just because.

I am a middle school teacher, so I get to interact with probably a hundred students a day as well as my colleagues.  I see teachers who are worn down, and students who need a pick me up all the time, but today I am going to do something about it.  I am bringing this card to school for a teacher in need of a good laugh.  I don't know who will receive it yet, but I'll know it when I see it.

We teachers love to know everything about what is happening in the school and with our students.  #dontjudgeus #wespillthetea

Here are some pictures of how I made this little snark card, and a few little things I did to make it special.

I stamped this cutie on the back!  Love!

What card doesn't benefit from a little envelope art?  

For the student I want to encourage I went simple.  I want my students to see me as someone in whom they can confide.  These little notes can change a kid's day or even week! If you aren't a teacher, maybe you have a kid of your own you can give a little paper love to.  Think of your siblings or a friend you haven't spoken to in a while as well.  Cards open up lines of communication, let people know that they are cared for and loved, and can brighten up even the gloomiest day.  Who wouldn't love to get a sweet little card like this in the mail?

Make sure to comment below and let me know how you plan on being kind to someone today, and you may win 25 beautiful Unity stamps yourself. Use your art for something positive!

Kits Used:

Gossip, Hot-Flashes, and Crazy

Queen of the Universe

Donna Poppies

Abundant Blessings

100% Handmade

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