GIU Gal ~ Day 4

I am so excited and honored to be the Growing in Unity Gal this week! Each day I will post a creation I have made using stamps from Unity Stamp Co.  I am choosing different coloring/stamping methods to share with you throughout this week.  Today's technique is blending Distress Oxide inks and stamping with water.

I started with an A2 size of Canson XL Watercolor Paper and used my Distress Oxide inks starting in the center of the paper with Seedless Preserves, then working outward in a circle, I added Wilted Violet, then Faded Jeans.  The Mandala stamp I used is from Unity's Unexpected Places KOM 2/17.  I placed it on my stamping tool and spritzed it with water and stamped it onto the inked paper, leaving it set for a minute or two.

I also splattered water on the panel creating the oxidized look.  I cut the panel in half to make the front and the back of the bookmark.  I inked the edges with Black Soot Distress Oxide ink.  On the front, I stamped a sentiment from the Unexpected Places KOM 2/17 using VersaMagic Cloud White ink.  Last of all, I punched a hole in the top and added a ribbon.

GIVEAWAY: 

The wonderful people at Unity Stamps are giving away 25 random stamps to two lucky people who comment on my GIU posts this week. Be sure to leave a comment for each post this week (Monday through Friday) for the most chances to win! I will post the winners next week here on my blog.

I would love it if you would like my Facebook page, Beth's Beauties and/or follow my blog to stay updated on my creations!

GIVEAWAY #2

If you follow me on any of my social media outlets, Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/YouTube leave another comment here on my blog for a chance to win this package of Unity stamps and embossing folder from my stash.

If you missed the past GIU posts this week, here are the links:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

I hope you have a wonderfully crafty day!