Offset card panel + Zig watercolor & embossed grapes ~ tutorial

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing a card using an offset card panel accented with gold heat embossing and watercolor grapes.

This offset card panel in watercolor could be used for almost any set of stamps.  It creates an interesting look against patterned paper.

Sentiment:

Sending prayers

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this offset card panel.  To begin, stamp and heat emboss onto watercolor paper.  Also, be sure to position the stamps so that they will fit into your planned offset area.  Next, add watercolor to the grapes and the leaves.  I used Zig clean color real brush watercolor, but most any will do.  Then, once dry, die-cut the offset panel into an oval shape using a circle or a border metal die.  Next, place a trimmed patterned paper panel as the background and then top with the grape panel.  Finally, add embellishments to finish.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. The Vine. 

Also, Zig Clean Color Real Brush watercolor in 065, 041, 040, 083, 084; Altenew palette mat, TCW Ken Oliver watercolor paper, watercolor brush, BasicGrey paper, adhesive pearls, Ranger gold embossing powder, EK powder tool, Original Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, VersaMark ink, cardstock, My Creative Time Pretty Scallop Circle Dies and Rectangle Frame Die Layers.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Thank You Favor Box ~ MCT 3-D Wednesday

 Hi.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing 3-D projects.  Here is a quick and simple thank you favor box.  This is great to add a thank you token or treat for a wedding, shower, birthday party or any time.

Sentiment:  Thanks.

For this little favor box, I used patterned paper to die-cut the box.  Then, the box was easily folded to assemble.  My favorite thing about this little box is that no additional adhesive or cutting is required.  The only extra thing I added was an optional stamped thanks tag, tied with twine.  This little tag die is included in the favor die set.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Happy Stitched Favor Die (Revised) and Lots of Greetings; K & Company patterned paper, cardstock, cording, jet black archival ink.

Please visit Emma's My Creative Time blog for more inspiration.

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn 

One main stamp set, two coordinating cards ~ simple stamping

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share two sweet floral coordinating cards using simple stamping.  These are great to have on hand or to give as gift sets.

These two cards are made easily and can quickly be duplicated, using simple stamping.

Sentiment:

Bug Huge Thanks

Optional insert: 
Bonus Gift:  Feel free to remove this note and use this card for someone else.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card set with no coloring involved.  To begin, trim or die-cut all of the card layers.  Then, stamp onto the top cardstock panel using a few different ink colors for the flowers and the sentiment.  Next, add twine to the top layer and then begin assembling the card.  Also, make a coordinating card using simple stamping and the same supplies, but a different layout and accent panels.  

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Big Huge Thanks & optional insert from Wonderful & Simple Things; 

Also, mini Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, Gina K. Designs amalgam ink in dark chocolate, skeleton leaves and warm glow; Ranger archival ink in rose madder, cardstock, cording, an acrylic stamp block, Fiskars paper trimmer, My Creative Time Tall Frame Die Layers.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Wine tag or gift tag ideas tutorial ~ Snarky Edition

  Hi there.  For today, I am sharing two gift tag ideas.  One is a wine tag and the other is a favor tag or for other gift-giving.

Sentiment:

Life update:  Still a mess.

Here are tips for wine and gift tag ideas.  First, die-cut or trim the background and stamp layers.  Next, stamp onto the top panels.  Then, color in the stamping to coordinate with the packaging or gift colors.  Also, adhere the coordinating panels for each tag.  Next, score the longer panel for wine bottle placement.  Also, hole punch or die-cut a circle on one end of the long panel.  Then, for the favor tag, tie the smaller tag in place with twine or ribbon.  Use the wine tag when you are ready for a hostess gift or party event.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Still A Mess; My Creative Time Tall Frame Die Layers, Scalloped Stitched Rectangular Dies, Scallop Tall Frame Dies and More Stitched Circles; MSC scoring board, bone folder, cardstock, double-sided flat and foam tape, Copic markers R37, R02, R32, E13, E11, YR00, Y11, YR23, B0000.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Set of simple Halloween favor tags ~ MCT Tag It Tuesday

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing tag projects.  Here is a quick and simple set of Halloween tags, perfect for adding to existing treats or favors.  These tags were added to prewrapped favor bags.

Sentiments:

Trick or Treat
Spooky Sweets

For these tags, I used a hole punch to tie on the tags.  Also, I used black cording to fasten the tags to the bags.  The bat appears to be torn on the wing, but it is one intact bat die-cut.  The black twine against the black bag made it appear that way.  These little die-cuts can be added to many papercraft projects.  They make cute and simple accents for many Halloween projects.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Happy Witchin' and Spooky Tag Dies; orange foil paper, cardstock, prewrapped treat bags, black twine, hole punch, double-sided tape.

Please visit Emma's My Creative Time blog for more inspiration.

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn 

Watercolor Christmas light bulbs & garland stamping

  Hi there.  For today, I am using two stamp sets to make a festive Christmas card with watercolor Christmas lights along with pine garland foliage stamping.  

Sentiment:

Wishing you a blessed winter, a merry Christmas & a happy New Year.

Here are tips for making this one layer card.  First, die-cut or trim a background layer of watercolor paper.  Next, stamp using waterproof ink.  Also, for the garland foliage, use a portion of the pine stamp to make a hint of garland around the edges.  Then, add a touch of watercolor onto the light bulbs in different colors and dry.  Next, add ink blending all around the edges.  Finally, to finish, adhere the panel to the card base and add embellishments, to finish.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Illumination {border background} and Winter Blessings; My Creative Rectangle Frame Die Layers; Canson watercolor paper, paint brush, Altenew watercolor half pans, double-sided flat and foam tape, Ranger distress oxide ink in peeled paint and archival ink in library green and jet black; adhesive pearls, original Misti, ink blending brush.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

MCT 104th Edition Release, Blog Hop & Sale ~ Halloween

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Great news, the My Creative Time 104th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.

For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

For this post, I am focusing on the three different sizes of the bat bow dies.  And, I used them as decoration for the two sizes of witch hat topper dies.  Each size bow is trimmed with tiny bat die-cuts as accents.

To make these bow witch hat toppers, fist have wrapped treats or favor bags assembled.  I used assorted sizes of clear bags to hold assorted treats in different ways.  Next, die-cut the hats and the spiders.  I used two sizes of hats.  Then, die-cut and assemble three bows.  I used all three bat bow dies ~ fun size, small and medium sizes.  Finally, adhere the hats with the bows as toppers for the treat bags. 

For the boys, you can always use the included hat trim accessories instead of the bows.  

I wanted the toppers to be bright and have a lot of contrast.  Any color assortments will work.  

Tip:  I recommend using a hot glue gun to carefully assemble the bows and to fasten the bow hats to the bags.  Otherwise, use extra tacky tape or glue.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

Leave your comments on each blog for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to the My Creative Time store. One lucky winner will be chosen and noted on September 23, 2020, on the MCT blog! GOOD LUCK my friends!

(Please don't forget to leave a way/email for MCT to contact you, if you were to be one of the lucky winners.) 

Here is another look to this set of toppers assembled onto assorted wrapped treats.

Most any favor item, food or non-food, can be used with the toppers as a decoration.

(The treats in the photos are just examples of some of the ways to assemble the toppers.  I am not affiliated with the treat brands shown in these examples.)

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: SEP2020 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, September 25, 2020, at midnight PST.

***FREEBIE***

Starting Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 8am PST, Emma will be giving away this new "Mini Witch Hat Topper Die." This new die set will be given to the FIRST 40 shoppers! If you are one of the first 40 shoppers, it will automatically be added to your package at the time of packing/shipping. Once 40 shoppers come through, this die set will be available for purchase! So, if it's available in the store, you are not one of the 40. No exceptions will be made. This freebie is not part of the "bundle" and will be sold separately. (The freebie offer has ended and it is now available for sale in the MCT store.) Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Fun Size Bat Bow Die, Small Bat Bow Die, Medium Bat Bow Die, Witch Hat Topper Die and Mini Witch Hat Topper; cardstock, glitter cardstock, pre-wrapped treats of your choice, clear favor bags, hot glue gun, adhesive gems.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Ginger'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

Day 4 MCT 104th Edition Sneak Peeks ~ Halloween Favor Box

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 4 of the My Creative Time 104th Edition sneak peeks.  For today, I made a favor box in the shape of a coffin for Halloween.  It is accented with a spooky spiderweb die-cut, a spider and a coffin sentiment tag.

Sentiment:  Open if you dare.

For this spooky coffin-shaped Halloween favor or treat box, I used assorted patterned paper and cardstock.  Then, I die-cut the box pieces and accessories.  The sentiment was stamped and layered.  To affix the box, I recommend an extra tacky tape, score tape or hot glue.  Behind the spiderweb, I added a piece of black cardstock.  This can be left to view the inside contents, also.  Everything was assembled, to finish.

*** 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 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 with your comments 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

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Happy Witchin', Spooky Tag Dies and Coffin Treat Box Die; cardstock, score tape, hot glue, patterned paper, twine.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

I hope that you enjoyed the sneak peek projects this week. Please, check back tomorrow for the blog hop.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments.

Have a great day. Gaylynn

Two nautical cards with an anchor ~ navy & gold

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share two nautical cards with anchor stamping.  The colors are navy blue and gold with heat embossing and repeat stamping.

Sentiments:

Thanks

Bug Huge Thanks

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, trim or die-cut a narrow strip of navy cardstock.  Then stamp and heat emboss in gold onto the navy cardstock.  Next, use repeat stamping of the anchor near the top of the card base using a light natural or kraft color ink.  Optional, add a narrow trim strip to the navy panel area.  Finally, layer and adhere everything, to finish.

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

{{Please subscribe to my video channel and like this video.  Many thanks.}}

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Anchored, Heart Of Autumn and Big Huge Thanks; 

Also, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, gold embossing powder, VersaMark ink, heat tool, EK powder tool, MFT cardstock and ink, My Creative Time Tall Frame Die Layers.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Day 3 MCT 104th Edition Sneak Peeks ~ Bow Treat Wrap

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 3 of the My Creative Time 104th Edition sneak peeks.  I made a favor wrap or treat topper to go onto a bag of treats for Halloween.  It is accented with cute witch shoes and a bat bow.

Sentiment:  No tricks just treats.

For this cute topper, I stamped, colored and die-cut the legs.  Then, I die-cut and trimmed all of the topper pieces and adhered it all together.  Then, I folded the top portion of the topper over a plastic bag of treats.  To fasten the topper, either staple or tape it into place.  I love that the bow has tiny bats die-cut around the edges of each bow layer.

*** 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 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 with your comments 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

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Happy Witchin', Medium Bat Bow Dies, Scalloped Tall Frame Dies and Tall Frame Die Layers; plastic favor bag, cardstock, score tape, adhesive dots, Copic markers C7, C5, R08, YR14, YG03, G21, YG13, G0000.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

I hope to see you here all week for more sneak peek projects. And check back this Friday for the blog hop.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Day 2 MCT 104th Edition Sneak Peek ~ Pencil Favor Topper

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 2 of the My Creative Time 104th Edition sneak peeks.  I made a favor wrap topper for Halloween.  It is accented with a cute witch hat and tiny bats around the rosette.  This holds pencils instead of candy for trick-or-treaters.

To make this pencil favor wrap topper, trim and score a piece of black cardstock for the background.  Next, die-cut the hat pieces and cut the rosette twice.  Then, assemble all of the pieces and fold the rosette.  To finish, use a hot glue tool to adhere the rosette and the hat to the background panel.  Once set, fasten the topper to the pencil wrapper, or staple the topper in place.

*** 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 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 with your comments 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

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Bat Rosette Dies and Mini Witch Hat Topper Die; hot glue tool, glitter paper, foil paper, pencils, long favor bag, cardstock, Ranger multi medium matte glue, Wonder tape.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

I hope to see you here all week for more sneak peek projects. And check back this Friday for the blog hop.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Be Spooky ~ Day 1 MCT 104th Edition Sneak Peeks

  Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 1 of the My Creative Time 104th Edition sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Eat, drink & be spooky.

For today's sneak peeks, I created a tall or slim style card using new tall dies and cute witch stamps.  To make this, simply die-cut and score a tall card base 7.5" x 7.5".  Next, die-cut the scalloped tall panel on watercolor paper on the smooth side.  Then, stamp the sentiment onto the tall panel.  Next, add watercolor to the scalloped tall panel.  Also, stamp the witch onto cardstock with Copic friendly ink, color and then die-cut. Finally, assemble it all together with added embellishments, to finish.

To see my other slimline or tall style cards, see slim card.

*** 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 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 with your comments 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

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Happy Witchin' and Scalloped Tall Frame Dies; clear flat double-sided tape, cardstock, Gina K. Designs jet black amalgam ink, adhesive dots, Altenew watercolor half pans, watercolor brush, original Misti, Canson watercolor paper. Copic markers YR09, YR04, YR14, E33, E13, V09, V04, V01, C9, C7, C5.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

I hope to see you here all week for more sneak peek projects. And check back this Friday for the blog hop.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Shimmer card + embossing on color cardstock ~ tutorial

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share how to create a shimmer card plus added heat embossing.  This technique is extra nice over color cardstock.

Sentiment:  Deepest Sympathy.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, trim or die-cut a panel from color cardstock.  Next, prepare the card for embossing by adding powder with a powder tool over the color cardstock.  Then, stamp with white pigment ink.  Also, for added texture, add white embossing powder then heat set.  Next, wipe off excess powder from the paper, once everything is set.  Then, lightly mask the stamping using the stamp backing.  Next, add white paint splatters to the paper and dry.  Finally, adhere the panel to the card base and then add sequins.

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

{{Please subscribe to my video channel and like this video.  Many thanks.}}

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. I Shall Not Want and Heart of Autumn; 

Also, original Misti, foam double-sided tape, white embossing powder, Gina K. Designs premium white pigment ink, heat tool, paint brush, Liquitex white acrylic paint tube, Ink On 3 liquid pixie dust, powder tool, purple cardstock, Ranger multi medium matte glue, PPP sequins, My Creative Time Rectangle Frame Die Layers.

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

Thank you for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Tropical Mermaid Tall or Slim Card ~ MCT Anything Goes

Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing projects of our choice.  Here is my tropical mermaid tall or slim style card.  It has an encouraging sentiment and gold foil accents.

Sentiment:  Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

To make this card,  begin by gathering your paper colors and then die-cut all of the layers and accents.  For foiling, it is easier to die-cut onto foil paper or pre-foiled cardstock.  

This mermaid was cut from gold foil paper.  Then again with the background die and very little pressure in the Cuttlebug machine, to create an embossed look.  You can also use the dry emboss setting with the background die for this look.  

Next, stamp and die-cut the sentiment bubble.  Also, trim a card base to fit a little larger than the largest die-cut background panel.  I cut this card base 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and scored 3 3/4" for the fold line.  Finally, adhere everything, to finish. 

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Mermaid Kisses, Mermaid Background Die, Tall Frame Dies and Tall Frame Die Layers; assorted patterned paper, Ranger archival ink in cobalt, double-sided flat and foam tape, Silhouette gold foil paper.

Please visit Emma's  My Creative Time blog for more inspiration.

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn 

Faux shaker card vintage style with a bonus gift.

 Hi there.  For today, I am sharing a vintage bird faux shaker card.  It also includes an inside message for a bonus gift.  This is ready to be regifted or reused by the receiver.

Sentiment:

Thinking of you today.

Bonus Gift:  Feel Free to remove this note and use this card for someone else.

Here are tips for making this card.  First, die-cut or trim background layers and a frame.  Next, stamp onto the top kraft color panel, with or without coloring it in.  Then, adhere confetti or adhesive gems or dots around the bird and inside the frame area.  This mimics a shaker card, but without movement of the gems.  Finally, adhere and assemble the panels onto the card base, to finish.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And here is a bonus gift message on the inside.  This is an unattached and removable insert.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Wonderful & Simple Things; My Creative Etched Edge Frame Dies and Rectangle Frame Die Layers; MFT single stitch line square frames; cardstock, double-sided flat and foam tape, confetti gems, Ranger multi medium matte glue, Copic markers V01, R20, BG15, B01.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn