11/30/2017

Angel girl vintage gift tag or bookmark.

This is a vintage style gift tag or bookmark featuring an angel girl with an uplifting quote.


Sentiment:
She made broken look beautiful & strong look invincible.  She walked with the universe on her shoulders & made it look like a pair of wings.

The flowers are made from dies and a repurposed dictionary page and then fastened with brass brads.  I distressed the layers and the flowers for a vintage look.

Here is a quick video tutorial for this vintage angel tag.


This is one of the newest Unity images.  I am a sucker for inspirational and encouraging sentiments like this.  Here is a closer look at the tag:


Linked up with:  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Broken Look Beautiful by Angie Blom, Tim Holtz Ranger archival and distress ink, brads, dictionary, ribbon, paper trimmer and My Favorite Things die-namics.

Have a lovely day.

11/29/2017

Christmas gift card holder project for the CardMaker blog.

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Today, I am up on the CardMaker blog with this handmade Christmas gift card holder project.


Sentiment:  Happy Holidays

This is a decorated handmade Christmas holiday gift card holder.
I used lots of die-cuts for this but it can easily be cut and scored to fit your gift card.
Finished size is 4”x3.5” closed and 8”x 7” opened.
This is a holiday card and gift in one.

To see more photos and more about this project, visit the

Supplies:  My Creative Time dies from the sets Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set Revised, Embossed Gift Card Holder, Scalloped Stitched Rosette and Scallop Stitched Circle.  Also, glitter paper, DCWV cardstock, hemp, Ranger archival and distress ink.

Have a lovely day.
Gaylynn

11/28/2017

Funny & snarky gift tags or bookmarks.

Here is a set of gift tags or bookmarks offering up snarky and funny puns.


On each of these, I use a different technique.  I made a quick tutorial for each for creative ways to accent gift tags.


Sentiment:  Ooooo... that burned.

This iron is perfect with these fun sentiments. 
For this tag, I made a handmade topper using a scored die-cut.

Here is how I made the tag and topper:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq




Sentiment:  You're steamin' hot.

This fun tag was given a steam cloud with stamping and embossing.
Here is a how I made the steam effect.



Sentiment:  Oh the irony.

On this tag, I added glossy accents to his eyeglasses.  In person, it shines.  It is so easy to do.
Here is a quick video tutorial on the way I glossed the eyeglasses.


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. The Irony by Lisa Arana, Inkssentials Glossy Accents, Copic markers, Dies by My Creative Time, My Favorite Things and Lil' Inker Designs. 

Fun, right?  I had a blast making these.
Remember to smile.  :)

Pregnancy or expecting Mommy card.

This is a decorated handmade card celebrating motherhood.


Sentiment:  Oh baby, you are a blessing.

Send congratulations and blessings to an expecting Mama, celebrating pregnancy.  This is great for a baby shower or thinking of you.  ~ Just don't forget about the Dad's.  They need attention too. :)

I made a quick video tutorial with a simple way embellish with lace trim.


Here is a closer look:


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Kendra Girl by Angie Blom, Jen Hadfield paper, Spellbinders dies, Copic markers and Ranger distress ink

Have a lovely day.

Bible journal or planner art tab.

Here is a decorated bible journal page with stamped art.


My grace is sufficient...  2 Corinthians 12:9

My Creative Bible is the brand that I use and it includes journaling space on the sides of each page.  But sometimes, there is not enough room for the full image or sentiment that I want to include.  So I make foldable tabs for some of the art.
These panels are a favorite solution of mine.

This panel is scored and adhered on one end, allowing the tab to fold over to read the text on the page.  I just do not like to cover the words permanently.

Another great use for them is for stamping and coloring with mediums which may bleed through to the back of thin bible pages.  For this example, the stamping was colored in with Copic markers onto cardstock.  Adding this panel protects the bible page and the page behind is undamaged and unstained.

For this page, I used a stamp designed for planner art and paired it with an inspirational sentiment stamp from a different kit.  Mixing up stamps and using them in different ways is another favorite thing of mine.

I made a quick video tutorial for this bible page tab.


I have posted a series of articles on ways to decorate bible journals.  I have experimented with different mediums for use in the process.  To read more posts about my process and projects, click bible journal.

Linked up:  Word Art Wednesday Challenge #310 - #311

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Planner Gal: Call It A Plan by Angie Blom & The Vine by Graciellie Design; My Creative Bible, Copic markers, Ranger archival ink, cardstock and a scoring board.

Thanks so much for visiting.

11/25/2017

Layered roses card for Unity's SMAK Saturday.

Hi, it's Gaylynn here with a project that is up on the Unity blog today featuring their SMAK monthly membership kit called Feel & Give Love.


Sentiment:  With love.

This card is filled with vintage layers.  I used repeat stamping, added rose layers, doilies, glitter corners and distress ink.  I wanted a vintage feel and a romantic look.  This card is great for most occasions, including love, anniversary, wedding, birthday, congratulations and more.

I made a quick video tutorial for this project. View in 1080p HD quality.


Here is another look:


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Nov. 2017 SMAK Feel & Give Love and Nov. 2017 Poinsettia With Love Sentiment Kit; Ranger Archival and distress ink, Copic markers, glitter paper, doily, dies by My Favorite Things and My Creative Time.

Thanks so much for visiting.

11/22/2017

Rose gold foil accents, a flower and bees.

This is another garden themed card for a birthday.


Sentiment:  Beautiful birthday wishes to a beautiful birthday girl.

This card sparkles more in person.  It is accented with rose gold foiling.  I just love the flower and those bumble bees.  This was colored with Copic markers with a little shadowing to make it come to life.  I had honeycomb paper that goes perfectly with the bees.

Here is a quick video tutorial on the foiling process.


A closer look....


Linked up to:  HLS November Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Beautiful Birthday Wishes by Graciellie Design, MFT die-namics, BasicGrey paper, Therm-O-Web deco foil and foil pen and Copic markers.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Caterpillar & butterfly inspirational card.

Here is a garden themed caterpillar and butterfly card for encouragement or inspiration.


Sentiment:  Change can be a beautiful thing.

I used Copic markers and patterned paper to accent this card.  The sentiment tag was embellished with excess patterned paper made into flags.  This is an easy way to dress up projects.

I made a quick video tutorial showing one way that I make flag accents.


Here is another look:


Linked up with:  HLS November Anything Goes With Dies Challenge

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Spark by Graciellie Design, Copic markers, BasicGrey patterned paper, Winnie and Walter dies and hemp.

I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving weekend.

11/14/2017

Unity Stamp Co. Blog Hop ~ Cuddlebug Bunny

For the CardMaker technique post, click here.

Hi, it's Gaylynn with a sweet bunny birthday card for the Unity Stamp Co. blog hop.
Be sure to visit all of the blogs listed below for tons of inspiration.


Sentiment:  Hoppy birthday.

This is one of the newest releases at Unity with the cutest pun sentiments to match.  For this bunny, I used soft watercolor and then die-cut two scalloped panels.  The tiny banners were trimmed with scissors to match the floral patterned paper background.

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Here is a quick tip video for this bunny card.


And here is a closer look.


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Cuddlebug Bunny by Tierra Jackson, Ranger watercolor paper distress markers and archival ink, My Favorite Things die-namics and American Crafts Pebbles paper by Jen Hadfield.

Now hop along for prize chances and to see more goodness.  Then shop Unity.


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


Have a lovely day.
Gaylynn


11/13/2017

CardMaker Blog Technique ~ Adding Dimension and Texture

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

Today, I am up on the CardMaker blog with a technique and tutorial for adding dimension and texture to your paper craft projects.


Sentiment:  Happy birthday.

This is a technique that I use often.  It is easy and adds a 3-D look and texture.
To see the full article and tutorial, visit the CardMaker blog.

Supplies:  Altenew stamps Spring Daisy and Painted Greetings, Ink by My Favorite Things, Simon Says Stamp and Ranger, Mini Misti, foam adhesive,  Copic markers C1, C3, G21, YR24, YR23 and Y13.

Hope you have a fabulous day.
Gaylynn


11/11/2017

Adorable puppy dog birthday card and tutorial.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

This is one of my favorite birthday cards.  It features a puppy dog in watercolor.


Sentiment:  Happy [bark]day

All together now..... Awe

For this card, I watercolored the dog and then fussy cut him out.  Then I placed him onto a die-cut lacy background.  I used another cute pun sentiment for him.

You can see the process in the dog card video tutorial.


A closer look.


Cuteness overload.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Cuddlebug Puppy by Tierra Jackson, Spellbinders dies, BasicGrey paper, Ranger distress markers, Archival ink and watercolor paper.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

I hope you enjoyed this cutie.
Thanks for stopping by.

Cuddlebug piggy card with paper layers.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

Here is another sweet card with one of the newest Unity Stamp Co. releases called Cuddlebug Pig.


Sentiment:  Squeal.  I'm so excited for you.

This cute little pig tag card is great for congratulations, baby shower, pregnancy or expecting occasions.  It was made vintage style with layered papers and watercolor.

Here is a quick video tutorial for this pig card.


Another look...


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Cuddlebug Piggy by Tierra Jackson, Ranger watercolor paper and distress markers, My Creative Time dies and BasicGrey paper.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

I hope you enjoyed this rustic style card for today.

11/10/2017

Cute cat birthday card and video tutorial.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

Today, I am sharing a birthday card with the adorable Unity stamp release called Cuddlebug Cat.


Sentiment:  Happy [purr]thday.

This kitty was colored in with Copic markers and then cut out.  I distressed the edges and then added him to background patterned paper cuts.  I just love the cuteness and the pun sentiment.

I made a quick tip video tutorial for this cat card.
YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq


A little closer...


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Cuddlebug Kitty by Tierra Jackson, BasicGrey paper and Copic markers.

For the Unity blog hop post, click here.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time...

11/05/2017

Uniquely Unity ~ A Friend Like You Card

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with this project using the new Uniquely Unity membership kit for November 2017.


Sentiment:  A special friend like you is a gift.

This is perfect for a friend for lots of occasions like birthday, thank you and more.
I thought she looked perfect for a bright and cheerful floral pattern.

This card incorporates patterned paper, die-cuts, Copic coloring and a touch of glitter.

I made a quick tip video for this girl card.


I have been showing how I color in the stamps, because sometimes when I have skipped that particular step, I would get requests to see how it was done.  These are quick tip videos and so, the process shows quick techniques at a faster pace than the actual live process.
Feel free to request a particular technique or style for an upcoming video.


Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. A Friend Like You Uniquely Unity kit for November 2017, Copic markers, dies by My Creative Time and Simon Says Stamp, BasicGrey paper, glitter glue, foam tape and twine.

Enjoy your day.

11/03/2017

Blog Hop CardMaker with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Welcome to Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® + CardMaker® Magazine One Day Blog Hop and Giveaway! Do you have foil, glitter, embossing powder and microbeads in your stash? We can show you new uses for them!  “Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside” uses Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products with different mediums to create designs. Let me show you how!

I received products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own.



Sentiment:  Good tiding and cheer.

This was fun to put together, using the amazing 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kitwhich includes different shapes and also pretty foil in multiple colors.  I also used 3D Foam Squares White MixE-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in.

Here is a closer look.


I also incorporated a stamp by Unity, gold embossing powder, patterned paper, ink spray and a paper punch into this card design.

To view How to Use 3D Foam Hearts and Other Shapes video by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®, go here.

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Have a wonderful day.