Watch Out for Unicorn Sightings

It's National Unicorn Day, so I'm assuming it's the day when all the unicorns gather and frolic to celebrate. Well, it ought to be! Instead I thought I'd share some valuable unicorn information.

In Medieval times, Narwhal horns were sold as unicorn horns. Unicorns were symbols of grace and purity and I became obsessed with them in 5th grade. I was invited to join a young writer's conference and one of the speakers liked unicorns so I jumped on board. When I was 16, my boyfriend gave me a pearl and gold unicorn necklace and a unicorn music box. I kept them because, well, he turned into my husband and they were sweet gifts. Although I'm not obsessed anymore, I still enjoy adding them to crafty projects. I need to get this little Poppy Stamps die asap.

And I love Mama Elephant stamps and this set is no exception. They have the cutest stamps at ME.

If you want a free unicorn digital stamp, you can head to Useless Trinkets and pick up this one (that I used on a package awhile ago) and a lot more stamps for FREE! If you like your unicorns naughty, they even have zombie unicorns.

If you're really feeling unicorn day, why not make these little unicorn marshmallows from Wilton, with or without the cupcakes? I mean, the cupcake makes it better, but maybe you don't have the time.

You could head to Michael's or the grocery and pick up the ready made unicorn candies for your cupcakes too...way faster and just as cute!

You can join Alyce over at Kit and Clowder for a free unicorn coloring class (and more free classes) here. You get the unicorn stamp for free as well.

And if you're looking to wear your unicorns, you can get these earrings on Etsy for just $5! Enjoy National Unicorn Day in your own way and let me know if you catch them frolicking. 😆

Happy Friday!

Chark

 

Freebie Friday, Friends

Today I have a unicorn digi stamp to share with you. I saw a mug that had a picture of a unicorn and this saying on it and since my daughter will often say, "she is beauty, she is grace" when she drops something or trips, I had to make a card for her with this saying.

I actually had to ask her to send me a phone pic of the card since I forgot to take my own. I wanted a unicorn dancing but couldn't find one, so I drew one. I think it turned out pretty well, so I have one here for you to download if you wanna use it for cards. Just right click on the image and download to your computer. 

And here's a Halloween image from a real digi artist for free...it's from Useless Trinkets, I love her stuff. So cute! She has a unicorn too, along with monsters with coffee cups. Check it out!

If you're more vintage-y than cute, here's a great site where you can get these printable images and the instructions on how to make the garland. Free!

Happy Friday!

Chark

Unicorn Girls

Today I wanted to show you a page I colored in my brand-new Jane Davenport Whimsical Girls Art Journal. I love Jane's art and this book was published around my birthday, so guess what? My husband bought it for me. I had to tell him that he bought it for me, but that's neither here nor there :)

 

There are lots of drawings and doodles that you add your own spin to, with some pages in kraft, some suitable for dry media and some for watercolors. It's been fun and I knew the unicorn and girl would have to have rainbow hair.

Then, my adult daughter sent me a pic of her new hair color...this is the first time she's ever gone to the salon for coloring and it turned out beautifully. So, now Colleen's a unicorn girl too. 

She usually has curly hair, so this is different in lots of ways! 

I'll be posting more of my doodles with Jane as I play around with the art journal. I highly recommend it if you're looking for some whimsy in your life.

Happy Tuesday!

Chark

Summer Coffee Lovers Hop

I love this group of people who love coffee and crafts...now, granted I'm not a coffee drinker, so you might wonder why I'm part of the group. Because they don't discriminate and tea and cocoa drinkers are welcome too! I couldn't get by without my tea. Gotta have a cup in the morning to get started and then during lunch and then one at night (decaf of course) to finish out the day.

So, here's my entry using free digis from Useless Trinkets here. Jessa Feig provides both images and sayings to go with them and I heart them so much! This unicorn comes with a coffee cup, a donut and a couple of other little things.

I colored him and fussy cut him out and then adhered him to a little bag. I think it'd be a great way to give a coffee gift card. I used my Prismacolor pencils to make the scene for him. Here's a close up to see the Stickles on his horn and mane.

BLOG CANDY ALERT!! Leave me a comment and you can be entered to win this very cool coffee cup stencil from Stamplorations...and maybe something else fun! Open to everyone! Winner chosen after
Friday, June 12th @ 11:59 pm pacific.

And, for another chance to win a different stencil (of your choice from a2z Scrapbooking Supplies), see this post.

Happy Hopping!
Chark