Friday, July 26, 2019

Day 5 Growing in Unity- ATC coins

Welcome to my last day of Growing in Unity.
I started today's project with this monoprint.
 I love the color and movement of the circles on this print.. 


I have been saying to myself, "One of these days I will make an ATC coin" Well today was that day. An ATC or Artist Trading Card coin is a circle that is 2.5". I die cut mine out of the monoprint.


I stamped without masking the clock and flowers from these sets:

Notice Moments {lol 8/18}
and
Everyday Fairytale {kom 12/12}


It didn't matter to me that the hands of the clock were off center on all the coins. I think it adds more interest that way.



I painted the flowers and leaves with white acrylic paint.


I watercolored the flowers and the leaves. I added white highlights with a white gel pen. I outlined the flowers with a black ink pen.



Here today, Here tomorrow
I stamped the butterfly several times onto white cardstock. I then watercolored them. The following photos show how I paint them to get a realistic look. I start with yellow add orange and then red and then I sprayed them with water to let the colors blend. 







I outlined the coins with black ink. I added white highlights to the flowers and clock hand with a white gel pen. I also added splatters with gold metallic paint.  I put a rhinestone on clock hands.
I also added glitter to centers of the flowers.
Coin # 1

Coin #2


Coin #3


Coin #4


I die cut 4 more circles and stamped this bible scripture on them. I also signed and dated them with MM for Mississippi McGyver.


Well that concludes my projects for Growing in Unity. Make sure you leave a comment. I will be picking winners from the comments on Monday 7/29/19.

22 comments:

  1. Love these!! Your beautiful projects this week have been an inspiration! I can't wait to pull out that old KOM 😁😁😁 and try to emulate you!° Thank you so much for a great GIU week!!!!

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  2. These coins are so lovely, something I have not attempted as yet. Thanks for a great inspiring week

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  3. Loving these MariLynn, they are beautiful - I am amazed at how they all turned out, especially how you brought the clock elements 'forward' through the flowers. The extra black outlining and white gel pen highlights are stunning details, that really bring the whole 'to life'.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  4. I loved all you post this week,very inspiring ,such great work ....Thank you for such a great week....

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  5. This week has been very intriguing for me with your projects. I love this one too. Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic talents.

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  6. These are so very beautiful. I love, love the colors on here. I also like how you explained your lovely butterflies.

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  7. I love these!I love how you showed each step in the process. I especially love the scripture on the back!

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  8. I haven't made an atc coin, yet. maybe I should. These coins of yours are fantastic and I like all the ways you colored them. it has been fun seeing all your creations this past week.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  9. Your ATC coins are amazing! Love all the designs. Reverse side Bible quotes are a great idea. tfs

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  10. You being a GIU this week has been an inspiration to me and many others. Can't wait to apppy all I learned from you this weekend!

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  11. I live the layering you do. Your ATC coins are beautiful and I love the verse in the back!

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  12. Your ATC coins are beautiful, as all your projects this week. I particularly like that you shared the steps to complete each project. Thank you so much for a week of wonderful inspiration!

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  13. I feel like I've spent crafting time with my friend! Can you be my Growing in Unity girl every day? I cannot wait to make one of those butterflies!

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  14. Wow,it has been a fantastic week so many wonderful projects. Today is no exception,awesome ATC so elegant,fabulous,amazing! Love them! Thanks for a great week and many blessings!

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  15. All of your projects this week have been truly amazing. Your recipients are definitely getting something to treasure. I love the way you pull everything together and have learned so much this week. I will be using my white gel pen and paints more. You put a lot of time into teaching us, thank you. I am sorry your week is over.

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  16. You have done it again! Love these and thank you for your great information so that maybe we can attempt some on our own!

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  17. How fabulous are these! They would make a great magnet for the fridge where you could look at them all day. I have loved everything you've done this week with Unity. Lots of fun inspiration and just so many ideas. tfs!

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  18. These coins are so awesome and I love that you share your process with us! Such a great week of inspiration! Thank you!

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  19. Very thoughtful projects! Perfect for church or women's groups.

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  20. These coins are so gorgeous. Beautiful designs ad colors.

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  21. Amazing coins and step by step tutorial!

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