Teacup Flowers ~ Watercolor Wednesday at Unity

Today, this flower cup watercolor card is up on the Unity blog for Watercolor Wednesday.

Sentiment:  You deserve the very best.

This is a card for almost any occasion.  I am a tea lover and so this teacup floral planter had to get dressed up in watercolor.

For the watercolor, I used Sakura Koi along with narrow and medium watercolor brushes.  I am sharing a way to get the look of variegated flower colors.

Here is a quick video tutorial for this two-tone watercolor floral card.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a closer look.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial as part of my Watercolor Wednesday series there.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Coffee & Flowers and Tea Cup Floret by Graciellie Design;  Ranger archival ink and watercolor paper; watercolor brushes, sequins and hemp.

Thanks for visiting.

Super Dad Gift Tag ~ MCT Tag It Tuesday

Hello, Gaylynn here with a masculine handmade gift tag for Dad's birthday, Father's Day, thank you or any time.   It is Tag It Tuesday at My Creative Time.

Sentiment:  Super Dad!

This gift tag was made from pattern paper die-cuts and stamping.  It is ready to add to a gift bag or package.  It was simple and quick to put together.

MCT products used:

Have a Super Day
Super Tag Dies

Be sure to stop by Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more Tag It Tuesday project inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Dream Catcher ~ MCT 80th Edition Release and Blog Hop

Hello.  It's Gaylynn here with a dream catcher circle shaped card for the My Creative Time 80th Edition release, blog hop and sale.

You should have arrived from Miss Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  My all your dreams come true.

This can be for most occasions, especially birthday and other celebrations.

For this card, I used Ranger distress markers to watercolor the background.  I first applied marker color to a plastic craft mat.  The marker colors are peacock feathers and picked raspberry.  Then, I spritzed with water and placed the circle watercolor paper over the ink to pick up the color.  And for the dream catcher, I used Copic markers V01, RV19, BG53, B01 and BG49.

MCT products used:
Never Stop Dreaming
Bunch of Fun Circle Dies



***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 in the My Creative Time STORE! Use the code: JUNE2018 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, June 22, 2018 @midnight PST. ***FREEBIE*** Starting on Friday, May 18, 2018 @ 8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new “Thanks Sew Much” stamp set. This stamp set will be given to the FIRST 50 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 50 shoppers it will automatically be added to your package at the time of packing/shipping. Once 50 shoppers came through, this stamp set will be available for purchase.


Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this week for this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4


Hop along with us.
Your next stop in the hop is Miss Jessica's blog.
The entire blog hop lineup is on Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Your comments mean the world to me.
Gaylynn

Bible Journal Florals ~ Unity Blog Hop with Graciellie Design

Welcome to the June 2018 blog hop with Unity Stamp Co. and Graciellie Design.

Here is my bible journal page using the lovely flowers and scripture.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.  Romans 15:13

For this bible page, I show ways to work with vellum along with stamping and coloring.  I used Copic markers and colored on the opposite of the stamping.  This leaves a softer look to the coloring.  However, either side works depending on your preference.

I made a quick video tutorial on these bible journal florals and scripture art.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is the side view of the page.

For more of my bible journal projects and tutorials, see bible journal.  I share different ways to create with stamping on the thin bible pages.  I would love your comments or suggestions.

Supplies: Unity Stamp Co. Hey Friend and He Will Sustain You, each by Graciellie Design; My Creative Bible KJV, Copic markers R35, R32, Y06, BG49, BG15, BG32, RV29; vellum.

Hop along with us. We have TWO amazing Unity filled prize packages to give away. Leave a comment on EACH design team member’s blog in the hop for your chance to win.

{We will announce the winners on the Unity blog MONDAY night.} Angeline Camille Donna Echo Gaylynn (You are here.) Karen (Next) Kary Kris Maria L Noelle Robyn Shemaine Graciellie Design Helen Esther Maria P Gloria Unity Stamp Company Remember to visit the Unity shop for amazing deals. Thanks for visiting.  I look forward to your kind comments. Wishing you a wonderful day. Gaylynn

Popsicle Gift Card Holder ~ Day 4 MCT 80th Edition Sneak Peek

The MCT team is sharing sneak peeks of the 80th Edition release.  Here is my Day 4 gift card holder using two of the upcoming releases.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday to the coolest person I know.

MCT products used:

Pretty Treat Topper Die
Anything is Popsicle

The pretty treat topper die was used to top my gift card holder instead of using it as a treat topper.  It is versatile enough to work either way.   I just popped the card inside of a glassine bag, added the die-cut popsicle and coordinating birthday sentiment.

I know that this topper will also be used as party favors in the near future and for the holidays.

***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 & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my 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 & let's start spreading the word! ;)

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's big release and full reveal in the My Creative Time store.

Have a great day.
Gaylynn

Planter flowers card ~ Watercolor Wednesday

Today, this all occasion watercolor card is up on the Unity blog for Watercolor Wednesday.

Sentiment:  Hello

This is a card for most any occasion.  It features my version of planter flowers, although the kit was intended to be succulents.  To me, this kit seemed versatile enough to work as flowers or as succulents.

For the watercolor, I used distress markers along with water and watercolor brushes.

Here is a quick video tutorial for this planter card.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a closer look.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial as part of my Watercolor Wednesday series there.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Succulent Greetings June 2018 Uniquely Unity, Rectangle Scalloped {border stamps} and Cinderella Collection sequins;  Ranger archival ink, watercolor paper and distress markers.

Thanks for visiting.

Friendship Card ~ Day 3 MCT 80th Edition Sneak Peek

Here is my Day 3 friendship pun card for the MCT 80th Edition sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  I'm sew lucky to have you as a friend.

MCT products used:

You Are Sew Special
Thanks Sew Much (freebie)
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies & More

The background was blended with distress oxide ink, over white heat embossing.  I added the dress form in silver glitter.  To finish, the stamped sentiment and sequins were added.

***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 & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my 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 & let's start spreading the word! ;)

Here is a closer look at my friendship card.

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

Have a great day.
Gaylynn