Happy Birthday ~ MCT 91st Edition Release and Blog Hop

Hi, it's Gaylynn here.  The My Creative Time 91st Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.
You may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:
Best day ever!  Happy birthday.

For this card, I used distress oxide ink blending for most of the pieces.  For the sentiments, I wanted them to pop in black.  The background edges were die-cut along with most of the other elements.  This week, I decided to use a similar color combo and ink blending.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $25 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the MORE chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

*** SALE ALERT ***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE. Use the code MAY2019 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, May 24, 2019 at midnight PST.

***FREEBIE***
Starting today, Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIE". This new die will be given to the FIRST 25 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 25 shoppers it will automatically be added to your package at the time of packing/shipping. Once 25 shoppers come through, this stamp set will be available for purchase! So, if it's available in the store, you are not one of the 25. No exceptions will be made. This freebie is not part of the "Bundle" and will be sold separately!

Here is a closer look:

Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.
Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

And here are all of this week's MCT projects grouped together.

Supplies: My Creative Time Cake Lollipop Holder + Add-Ons, Happy Birthday Die, Best Day Ever and Fun Stitched Edges; Archival ink in jet black, distress oxide ink in fossilized amber, vintage photo and broken china.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Jessica's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog. Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Favor Tag ~ Day 4 MCT 8th Birthday (91st Edition) Sneak Peeks

Hello again.  The MCT team is sharing Day 4 sneak peeks of the 91st Edition release.

For this favor tag, I created the birthday sentiment using distress oxide inks along with makeup brushes for blending onto a piece of cardstock.  I also splattered a little water over the piece to create a look of watercolor.  Then, onto that blended paper, I die-cut the sentiment.  I also added a little distress oxide ink onto the die-cut bag front but left the rest white.
To finish, I added tape and twine to close the wrap and then added the die-cut happy birthday sentiment.

This little bag cuts out in just one piece which folds in to create a little favor box container.  This finished bag measures approximately 2" x 2.5" x 1".  For this example, I did add box adhesive.  Score tape or extra tacky tape is recommended.  It makes quick and easy treat or gift wraps for any occasion.

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies: My Creative Time Stitched Mini Bag Die and Happy Birthday Die; distress oxide ink in broken china and fossilized amber; makeup brushes and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Nuvo masking fluid with stamping and watercolor.

For Watercolor Wednesday, I share an inspirational card with a way to use masking fluid with stamping and watercolor.

Sentiment:  
The next time you think of beautiful things, don't forget to include yourself.

For this card, I wanted a mixed media style, yet leaving the floral area uncolored.  Using a liquid style mask, like Nuvo masking fluid, you can easily temporarily cover the portion you want to preserve.  Adding masking fluid with watercolor and stamping using this masking technique creates a unique look for card making and paper crafts.

The full article and tutorial are up on the Unity blog.

I also made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Nuvo Masking Fluid with Stamping and Watercolor
By Gaylynn Martling for Unity’s Watercolor Wednesday
(See also the video tutorial for this project.)

Begin by stamping onto watercolor paper with waterproof ink.  I used the Misti stamping tool to stamp 2 or 3 times in black.
Once dry, I added a light layer of Nuvo masking fluid using an inexpensive paint brush.
(The masking fluid dries on the brush making the brush unusable after use.)  So use an old one or try a Q-Tip.
Dry completely before adding watercolor.  The masking fluid leaves an ivory color and a rubbery texture.
Once dry, add layers of watercolor around and over the stamping.  I blotted puddles for a softer look.
Allow the watercolor to move.  Then splatter additional accents.  Heat set completely before removing the mask.
Rub the masking away.  It will look similar to eraser debris, leaving the area relatively ink free.
Keep your hands are ink free.  I accidentally left marks from my fingers in the stamped area.  It works for this style, so I left them in.
Assemble and embellish to finish.

Here is another look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Include Yourself In Beauty; Nuvo masking fluid, Ranger watercolor paper, multi medium matte glue and archival ink; Mini Misti, Altenew watercolor half pans, inexpensive paint brush, watercolor brush, heat tool, My Creative Time dies, Pretty Pink Posh sequins and foam tape.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.
Also, you can find my other watercolor features at Unity's Watercolor Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Mini Bag ~ Day 3 MCT 91st Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello again.  The MCT team is sharing Day 3 sneak peeks of the 91st Edition release.

For this mini favor bag, I used distress oxide inks along with makeup brushes for blending.  I also splattered a little water over the pieces to create a look of watercolor.  
To finish, I added twine to close the wrap and added a thank you sentiment.

This little bag cuts out in just one piece which folds in to create a little favor box container.  This finished bag measures approximately 2" x 2.5" x 1".  For this example, I did not add box adhesive, except for the sentiment.  But if you want to adhere the sides, that works as well.  It makes quick and easy treat or gift wraps for any occasion.

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies: My Creative Time Stitched Mini Bag Die and Best Day Ever; distress oxide ink in broken china and fossilized amber; Ranger archival ink in jet black, makeup brushes and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Cake Lollipop Holder ~ Day 2 MCT 91st Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi.  The MCT team is sharing Day 2 sneak peeks of the 91st Edition release.

Here is a lollipop holder favor wrap.  It is filled with die-cut cake layers.  It would be perfect for birthday or other celebration occasions like bridal shower, wedding, anniversary, congratulations, etc.  
For the background and for all of the cake die-cuts, I used distress oxide inks along with makeup brushes for blending.  I also splattered a little water over the pieces to create a look of watercolor.  
To finish, I added tiny hole punches over the trim and then tied twine to close the wrap.

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time Cake Lollipop Holder Die + Add-Ons, distress oxide ink in broken china, fossilized amber and vintage photo; makeup brushes and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Cupcake Tag ~ Day 1 MCT 91st Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi.  The MCT team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks of the 91st Edition release.

  For the background and for all of the cupcake die-cuts, I used distress oxide inks along with makeup brushes for blending.  I also splattered a little water over the pieces to create a look of watercolor.  The cuts were popped up with a little bit of foam tape.

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies: My Creative Time Cupcake Tag Dies, distress oxide ink in broken china, fossilized amber and vintage photo; makeup brushes, foam tape and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Sending a little sunshine tropical hibiscus card.

Here is a bright and cheerful tropical card for today.

This is part of the Unity Stamp Co. 11th birthday celebration.
To celebrate further, we have an Insta Hop over on Instagram @neatnook so go take a look and hop along with us there.  Look for the birthday graphic for the hop details.

Sentiment:  Sending a little sunshine.

For this card, I added multiples of the hibiscus flowers and tropical leaves.  I used Copic markers along with some fussy cutting.  For a 3-D look and feel, I used foam tape to prop up the florals in layers, along with the sentiment tab.  I chose layers of yellow and gold for the flowers and greens for the leaves.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Don't forget to hop along with us through 5.15.19 on the Instagram hop @neatnook and look for the post which begins with this Unity birthday graphic.

Here is another look at today's project.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Time To Hit Refresh, foam tape, Copic markers Y21, Y11, Y06, YR23, YR14, G21, YG13, G07; adhesive gems.

Happy Summer time.

Gaylynn