3/31/2017

Embossed Bird Card and Tutorial

Today, I am sharing a project and tutorial with this pretty bird.


Sentiment:  Just you doing you makes you beautiful.

I made this card a while back, but I am just getting around to sharing it here.
It reminds me of my mama.
I just love the bird silhouette and the awesome sentiment together.

Here is a quick tip video tutorial for this project.
YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq


And here is a closer look:


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. You Make You, ColorBox ink, Winnie and Walter dies, Misti, Ranger ink and embossing powder and heat tool.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Boho Embossed Card

Here is an inspirational boho style embossed card.


Sentiment:  What's meant to be will always find its way.

This card features artsy circles with ombre colors.   I like the butterflies in them.

I made a quick tip video for this project.
My YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq


And here is a closer look:


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Love What's Meant To Be by Susan Weckesser, ColorBox ink, MFT die-namics and Misti.

If you would like for me to share a particular crafty technique, please mention it.
Have a great day.

3/18/2017

Gold Embossed Roses Encouragement Card

It is new release time at Unity, and this gold embossed rose card was created with one of the newest kits.


Sentiment:  You are lovely.  You are inspiring.  You are beautiful.

This is two step stamping and a quick tip video tutorial follows.
YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq


I am very happy to see the production of florals with coordinating layers.  The possibilities are endless with these roses.

Another look:


Link Up:  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Bit O' Green

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. You Are This, Winnie and Walter dies, Simon Says Stamp cardstock and embossing powder.

3/05/2017

Teapot Flowers Inspirational Card & Tutorial

An inspirational teapot card for today.


Sentiment:  Find beauty in the simple things.

I am a tea lover.  However, I have never used a teapot as a planter or vase.  Good idea though.
The teapot is paired with an inspirational message that I love.

Watercolor with oil pastels, droplets and a simple frame finished it.
I was going for the look of green milk glass, by mixing colors.  It comes close, but not what I intended.
It does come close to the color of the year though. ~ Greenery.

Here is a quick tip video tutorial for blending water soluble oil pastels as watercolors.


And here is a closer look:


I hope this inspires you to think outside the box, get a little messy and try making new colors now and then.

Link Up:  Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge ~ Green

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Pretty Darn Amazing March 2017 KOM, Prima water soluble oil pastels, MFT die-namics, Pretty Pink Posh droplets and Ranger watercolor paper.

Have a great day.

3/02/2017

Unity Blog Hop and Release ~ Owl Graduate

Hi there, it's Gaylynn.  Today we are hopping with the Unity Stamp Co. design team and featuring lots of new release projects.


This is a special graduation invitation project.
My baby girl is graduating college.  I am a so very proud of her.
This is a sample of her party invites.

I made a video tutorial sharing ways to attach vellum.
My YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a look at part of the process:


And here is a closer look at the party invitation:


There is a lot going on at the Unity store.  Don't miss out.  I used this cute kit called Owl Graduate.

And hop along with us for lots of inspiration.


We have TWO amazing Unity filled prize packages to giveaway. Leave a comment on EACH blog in the hop (including the Unity blog) for your chance to win.
— PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY NIGHT —

3/01/2017

A fun card with flowers and a camera.

Here is a camera themed card with flowers and a FUN sentiment.


Sentiment:  Smile till your face hurts.

The background was created by using the image in multiples, then using Copic markers for color.
I though that this fun sentiment needed to be showcased.
With a little frame, flag, twine and a tiny camera charm, it all came together perfectly.
This is great for congratulations, birthday, friends, family and celebration occasions.

Here is a video tutorial for it.
My YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq


And here is another look:


Link Up:  Crafting By Design ~ Anything Goes Challenge March Edition

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Smile In Your Dreams, dies by Avery Elle and My Creative Time, camera charm, twine and Copic Markers.

I hope this made you smile. :)