Wedding or shower congratulations ~ MCT Made In Minutes

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing projects which were made in minutes.  This wedding themed card was put together in minutes and with no coloring involved.

Sentiment:

Sending you prayers for everlasting love and happiness.
Welcome to the family.

Congratulations.

For this card, I used the beautiful wedding sentiment stamps from the set noted below.  I paired a few sentiments together to say the perfect greeting.  Also, the sentiment panel was die-cut.  I added little icons from a previous set that are not currently available, my apologies.  But, any wedding stamps or dies will decorate this circle frame, nicely.  To soften the look, I tied tulle around the card panel, to finish.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Save Our Date, Pretty Scallop Circle Dies and wedding icons (out of stock).

Also, color cardstock, adhesive pearls, foam tape, white tulle, Gina K. Designs connect glue, MFT extreme black hybrid ink pad & chantilly cream prestige card stock.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Pumpkin Topper ~ MCT 113th Edition Release & Blog Hop

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.  The design team is sharing project inspiration on our blogs.  Please visit each blog in the blog hop and leave a comment on each of the release posts.
For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  You are pretty amazing.

For this pumpkin card, I decided to make it a circle shape card with non-traditional pumpkin colors.  I think that it would work for Autumn, Thanksgiving or any time of the year.  Even though the die set was designed as a treat topper, the pumpkin pieces in the set can be used on their own, like in my card.  It is very versatile.

To make this circle-shaped card, gather the dies and accessories noted below.  Then die-cut all of the pieces using different colors of cardstock and/or patterned paper.  Next, stamp and trim the sentiment for the center of the card.  Also, use a mixture of flat and foam tape for added card dimension.  To finish, layer all of the pieces and add embellishments to finish.

 *** 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 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.)

***FREEBIE*** (ended) Starting this Friday, August 27, 2021 at 8am PST we will be giving away this AWESOME new die "Big Web Die". This 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 die will be available for purchase. So, if it is for sale 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 peek at the 113th Edition MCT release items:

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: AUG2021 to receive a 15% discount off of your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, September 3, 2021, at midnight PST.

Here is another look at today's project.

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 Pumpkin Treat Topper, 4" Circle Card Dies, Circle Card Add-Ons, I'm Rooting For You.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Ginger's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting and hopping along.

Gaylynn

Stamp dimension 3D butterfly with Copic coloring ~ card tutorial

  Today, I am sharing Thanksgiving greetings using beautiful Autumn leaves, a butterfly and a sentiment.  This card arrangement was just what I was hoping for.

Sentiment:

Thinking of you this Thanksgiving season.

The leaf is a large stamp.  So, I decided to stamp portions of it along the bottom to make room for the sentiment and the pretty 3D butterfly.

Helpful tips:

To create this, begin by stamping the leaves, the sentiment and the butterfly onto a piece of cardstock using Copic friendly ink.  Also, stamp another butterfly onto vellum using StazOn black ink or vellum friendly ink and allow it to dry completely.  Next, color in the stamping and trim or die-cut the card front.  Also, color the second butterfly on the opposite side of the vellum stamping.  Then, score a fold line on the vellum butterfly.  Next, onto the card base, apply light link blending for background shading.  Then, adhere the card front over the ink blending.  Also, adhere the vellum butterfly over the first butterfly, at the bottom portion only, stamped side up.  Fold the wing out for a 3D effect.  Finally, add sequins, to finish.

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Thankful Oak. 

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, sequins, Ranger distress oxide ink in spiced marmalade, ink blending brush, Misti, Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, jet black StazOn ink pad, My Favorite Things stitched mini scallop rectangle STAX die-namics & extreme black hybrid ink pad; Gina K. Designs connect glue, card stock, Copic markers YG95, YG03, YG13, RV11, 0, E13, E33, YR04, YR07, YR14, Y15. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

 

Ghost shape card ~ MCT 113th Edition Sneak Peek Day 4

  Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 4 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Boo

For today's sneak peek, I enjoyed using the ghost cover die.  I used it with an A2 side fold card base.  This spooky ghost shape floats upward a little.  I used splatters for the background over navy blue cardstock.  The moon is a circle die-cut and the sentiment was heat embossed.  This was really fun to make.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! ALL winners will be announced on Emma’s blog on Friday during the blog hop! 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 Emma to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Ghost Cover Die, Halloween Banner Sentiments, 4" Circle Card Dies, Rectangle Frame Die Layers; Gina K. Designs connect glue, Ranger distress oxide ink in pumice stone, ink blending brush, white embossing powder, Wow embossing ink, gold watercolor, white acrylic paint, My Favorite Things blue beyond card stock, flat double-sided tape.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

Gaylynn

2 Tag Cards ~ 1 Background Stamp Two Ways ~ Tutorial

 Here is a way to stretch your background stamps while also using your handmade tags.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing 2 tag cards using 1 background stamp two ways.

Sentiments:
So dang sorry you are feeling so sad.
Hello.

Changing up colors and texture is a great way to use background stamps.  This technique shows how to use 1 background stamp two ways for two tag cards.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making these 2 tag cards using 1 background stamp two ways.  To begin, stamp the background twice onto white cardstock, using kraft color ink.  Next, on one of the backgrounds mark your paper placement to prepare for restamping later.  Then, leave the background stamp affixed to the original Misti or stamp positioning tool.  Next, for the purple card, color in some of the flowers and then restamp using embossing ink, keeping the placement the same.  Then, heat emboss in gold.  Also, stamp and heat emboss the sentiment panel using a different stamp positioner or after the background is completed.   Next, using the extra kraft color background, make another card without color or embossing.  Just add a premade tag and die-cut sentiment.  Finally, layer both cards, to finish.

Here is another look.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Coming Up Roses {background}, So Dang Sorry, Swagger, Chic Script Salutations {Die Set}.

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, Gina K. Designs connect glue, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers, tall tag frame die layers, tag frame die layers (retired); Wow embossing pad, My Favorite Things kraft hybrid ink and boysenberry dye ink, card stock in grapesicle and grape jelly; Ranger gold embossing powder, heat tool, Original Misti, Mini Misti, Copic markers Y26, E33, YR00, R20, V06, V04, V09, RV11. 

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.

Simon Says:  Anything Goes Challenge

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Pumpkin favor box ~ MCT 113th Edition Sneak Peek Day 3

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 3 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Boo

For today's sneak peeks, I paired the pumpkin treat topper die with a container made from MCT dies.  I believe this shopping bag die will be back in stock soon at MCT.  I used the colors of orange, black and white plus a bit of ink blending on the pumpkins.  These little boxes will be some of the little surprises for Halloween.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! ALL winners will be announced on Emma’s blog on Friday during the blog hop! 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 Emma to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Pumpkin Treat Topper Die, Trick Or Treat Dies, Shopping Bag Die; score tape, Gina K. Designs connect glue, Ranger distress oxide ink in spiced marmalade, ink blending brushes.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Halloween Tree Slimline Card ~ MCT 113th Edition Sneak Peek Day 2

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 2 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Open if you dare.

This slimline card was fun to make.  I used MCT slimline dies along with this Halloween tree as the focus.  A nighttime moon was added and a banner sentiment.  For color, I used distress oxide ink blending in an ombre effect.  This is great for Halloween greetings on its own or with a surprise inside.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! ALL winners will be announced on Emma’s blog on Friday during the blog hop! 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 Emma to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Spooky Tree Die, Halloween Banner Sentiments, Layered Banner Dies, Tall Floating Edge Dies, 4" Circle Card Dies, Tall Frame Dies and Tall Postage Frame Dies; foam and flat double-sided tape, Ranger distress oxide ink in wilted violet and spiced marmalade, fossilized amber, iced spruce; ink blending brushes, My Favorite Things boysenberry premium dye ink cube.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Spider Web Favor Wrap ~ MCT 113th Edition Sneak Peek Day 1

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Trick Or Treat

Here is a fun decoration for Halloween favor bags for treats or other little gifts.  I used a glassine bag and added a decorated panel that includes a spider web and a sentiment.  Twine was used as the bag closure and to secure the embellishments.
For sparkle, I used glitter cardstock in silver and black.  It all sparkles so nicely.  This design could be easily incorporated into a card also.

***FREEBIE*** Starting this Friday, August 27, 2021 at 8am PST we will be giving away this AWESOME new die "Big Web Die". This 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 die will be available for purchase. So, if it is for sale 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!

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! ALL winners will be announced on Emma’s blog on Friday during the blog hop! 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 Emma to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Trick Or Treat Dies and Big Web Die; foam and flat double-sided tape, Ranger distress oxide ink in wilted violet and spiced marmalade; ink blending brushes, glitter cardstock, glassine bag, twine.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Paper piecing technique ~ coffee or tea mug card tutorial

One way to accent a coffee or tea card is by using the paper piecing technique.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a coffee or tea themed mug card using this technique.

Sentiment:  Thank you, friend.

Adding color to stamping using the paper piecing technique makes for easy card making.  I used it for the coffee or tag mug along with pretty patterned paper.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this card.  To begin, stamp the background onto color cardstock and then trim or die-cut it to fit your card front section.  Next, stamp and trim a sentiment accent plus a die-cut thank you sentiment.  Then, stamp the mug once onto patterned paper and then stamp the lid onto white cardstock.  Next, fussy cut (cut out) the mug and lid and adhere the lid to the mug.  Also, stamp and fussy cut two bees to match the yellow and black card colors.  Finally, layer it all onto the card base, to finish.

Here is another look.

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

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Love & Bee Loved, Love & Wisdom Background, Say It Big {coordinating dies}, Blessed & Happy Everything, Spring Coffee, Pink Lemonade {paper pack}

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, My Creative Time cute card dies, Gina K. Designs connect glue, scissors, Copic markers YR14, Y06, YG0000, 110. 

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.

This is included in:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Add A Sentiment

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Tropical Ocean Card ~ MFT Slimline Challenge ~ Feeling Beachy

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card has a tropical beach theme.  I am participating in the MFT Stamps slimline challenge with the theme "Feeling Beachy".

Sentiment:

In high tide or low tide, I'm here for you.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, stamp the sentiment plus all of the animals and accessories.  Then, color them in.  I used Copic markers.  Next, die-cut all of them or fussy cut.  Also, die-cut the background layers, the waves and a shoreline.  On the scene layer, stencil using ink blending to make a sky with clouds.  Finally, adhere all of the sea life and elements into the slimline card front. 

The slimline card base for this project:  Cut 7" x 8 1/2" and score at 3 1/2"

Here is another look.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Slimline Starter, Slimline Slide-In, Slimline Ocean Motion, Stitched Slimline Snow Drift, Slimline Cloud Edges Stencil, Deluxe White Slimline Envelope, Mermazing stamps, Mermazing die-namics, Partners In Adventure stamps and Partners In Adventure Die-namics, Sweet Tooth pigment ink pad, Sweet Safari stamps, Sweet Safari die-namics, card stock in Sno Cone and Chantilly Cream; Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Copic markers N3, N1, G12, YG11, YR12, Y17, Y08, R21, E02, E13, G000, V0000, V20, V22, V000; Ranger distress oxide ink pads in broken china and fossilized amber, flat and foam double-sided tape.

MFT Stamps Slimline Challenge ~ Feeling Beachy 7/2021

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Halloween ghost shaped lollipop holder ~ MCT Made In Minutes

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing projects which were made in minutes.  This fun ghost lollipop holder was made for Halloween in no time.

Sentiment:  Boo!

During Halloween time, there are fun themed lollipops and blow pops out there which would be perfect for this ghost lollipop holder.  The assembly is super easy with all die-cuts.  Using patterned paper makes it extra fast.  I just dotted the cheeks with a bit of pink marker.  I used the included sentiment and face dies plus a piece of twine, to finish.  The trick-or-treaters and friends really like these.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Ghost Lollipop Holder Die.

Also, BasicGray paper, Gina K. Designs connect glue, twine, Copic markers.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Holiday gift card holder tag ~ MCT Gift Card Giving

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing gift card giving projects today.  I decided to make a gift card holder tag with a holiday theme.

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas

This holiday gift card holder tag was made quickly using the tag & icon dies.  I used a mix of solid and patterned paper for the pieces.  The sentiment was stamped, die-cut and added to the tag front along with the stocking piece.

This works as a stocking stuffer, a gift package tag, a wine tag or inside of an envelope.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Gift Card Greetings, Gift Card Tag Dies.

Also, MFT Stripe Splash paper and Moroccan Spice premium dye ink; Gina K. Designs connect glue, twine, foam tape, double-sided paper.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn