tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528691069243794892024-03-18T18:31:14.046-04:00Neat Nook CreationsA look into my creative process.Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.comBlogger1559125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-81418596425444481312024-03-18T18:30:00.000-04:002024-03-18T18:30:41.938-04:00What's up Chick? Quick and easy ink blending card.This is a fun card for friendship. I made this in a flash with stamping and some ink blending layers. Sentiment: What's up chick?Helpful Tips:To make this fun chick card, begin by preparing a card base in white. Then, stamp the chickens, the sentiment and the heart swirls all together on one card front panel. Next, trim or die-cut the stamped layer smaller than Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-41620891150519583502024-03-17T19:28:00.000-04:002024-03-17T19:28:29.057-04:00Uplifting and inspirational girl tag cardHow about a quick and easy tag card? This is super sweet and can be made in no time. This sweet girl Unity Stamp Co. stamp is designed by the talented Phyllis Harris Designs and was inspired by her book I See You Wind.Sentiment:Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.Helpful Tips:To make this uplifting girl tag card, begin by preparing an A2 sized card base in white. ThenGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-12733869464655006372024-03-15T12:37:00.000-04:002024-03-15T12:37:10.630-04:00Uplifting daisy card ~ circles for color This is a super fun and easy way to add color to your stamping. Use circles!Sentiment:There is only one choice when you are down and that is to rise back up.Helpful Tips:To make this uplifting daisy card, begin by preparing a card base, a background layer and a white card front. Then, onto white cardstock, stamp the daisy and the sentiment to fit the card front. Next, to Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-85796173648225934072024-03-13T09:00:00.146-04:002024-03-13T22:33:13.661-04:00Sympathy cross card & script background Hi there. Today's project is a support or sympathy cross card & script background. I used a mix of Copic markers for color plus white heat embossing for the background.Sentiment:In your own time and way, I'm here.This is a heartfelt greeting with inspirational words for comfort.Helpful Tips:To make this sympathy cross card & script background, begin by making the Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-57030826109971698432024-03-12T18:35:00.001-04:002024-03-14T13:21:58.410-04:00Sweet girl greeting card scene with Copic markers Hi everyone. Today's project is a sweet girl greeting card scene. I used Copic markers for coloring plus patterned paper for the background.Sentiment:Be still for a moment, the world will wait.I think this is good advice. This Unity stamp was created by artist Phyllis Harris.Helpful Tips:To make this sweet girl outdoor scene card, prepare an A2 sized card base in Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-54348077978110574922024-03-06T09:00:00.097-05:002024-03-14T13:20:19.337-04:00Watercolor pencils ~ cotton plant hugs card Hello friends. For today, I am sharing a pretty watercolor cotton plant card. This was fun to color using watercolor pencils. Sentiment: Hugs. You are the best.To bring out the colors, I added a dry embossed purple background layer.Helpful Tips:To make this watercolor pencil cotton card, begin by preparing an A2 sized card base in white. Then, stamp Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-64032432127934745462024-03-02T10:00:00.230-05:002024-03-14T13:21:21.462-04:00Found In Nature ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop March 2024 It is March already. I hope you are ready for Spring. I know that I am.The March 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Found In Nature". I hope that you will join in on the fun. Simply comment on each blog in the hop. See the end of this post for your next stop.I made three different cards with the inspiration this month.Before we begin, I want toGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-29120229712749188692024-02-28T09:00:00.087-05:002024-03-14T13:25:21.556-04:00Support or Sympathy Rose Tag Card Hello friends. Today, I am sharing a vintage style support or sympathy rose tag card. Sentiment:I am here for you.You are held in love.You are thought of in love.My door is open.The greeting card is perfect to show you care for many reasons including condolences, support, get well, thinking of you and more.Helpful Tips:To make this rose tag card, beginGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-89456990916513742252024-02-21T09:00:00.095-05:002024-03-04T23:13:55.619-05:00Easter Egg Banner Card Spring greetings. For today, I am sharing a sweet pastel Easter egg banner card using stamping and cording. This is also up on the Unity Stamp Company blog today.Sentiment: Happy Easter.There is no coloring involved in the making of this card.Helpful Tips:To make this Easter egg banner card, begin by preparing an A2 card base using color cardstock. I chose a Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-8169636750734511262024-02-14T09:00:00.063-05:002024-02-20T13:18:01.499-05:00Heart shaped card ~ puppy dog Happy Valentine's Day friends. For today, I am sharing an adorable puppy dog heart shaped pun card with an uplifting message. This is also up on the Unity Stamp Company blog today.Sentiment:Paws a moment to enjoy the little things today.I just love that face. This is also a fun card for Valentine's Day or any time.Helpful Tips:To make this heart shaped card, begin by Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-37898178520615714342024-02-07T09:00:00.099-05:002024-02-07T09:00:00.148-05:00Combining Woodgrain & Floral ~ Uplifting Card For today, I am sharing an uplifting card featuring two Unity Stamp Co. kits that work perfectly together, I think. This is also up on the Unity blog today.Sentiment:The grace with which you handle this journey is nothing short of beautiful.The woodgrain is the February 2024 background of the month and provides the perfect backdrop for the mug of flowers from Kit of the Month. Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-76690306920384037212024-02-03T10:00:00.240-05:002024-03-14T13:25:57.833-04:00Sketch ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop February 2024 It is February already. I hope you are being creative in the new year.The February 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is a "Sketch". I hope that you will join in on the fun. Simply comment on each blog in the hop. See the end of this post for your next stop.I made three different cards with the sketch inspiration this month.Enter my February 2024 FriendsGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-53327554408252258682024-01-31T09:00:00.099-05:002024-03-14T13:27:01.368-04:00Chicken wire background stamping accents + Copics Hello. Today, I am sharing a funny birthday card featuring a colorful chicken and chicken wire background stamping.The stamping and coloring were combined easily for this simple card.Helpful Tips:To make this card with chicken wire background stamping, begin by trimming or die-cutting a card front and a sentiment label. Then, stamp the chicken using Copic friendly ink. Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-78263212668950406872024-01-24T09:00:00.050-05:002024-01-25T10:36:51.165-05:00Set of Baby Cards - boy & girl congratulationsHello everyone. Today, I am sharing a set of baby cards, one for a boy and one for a girl. They coordinate in style. Plus, this is a sneak peek of something new coming soon at Unity Stamp Company.These were quick and easy to make.Helpful Tips:To make this set of baby cards, begin by trimming two card bases and background paper. Then, stamp the boy and girl scenes using Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-67569596929365045072024-01-17T09:00:00.149-05:002024-01-17T14:29:08.115-05:00Ink blending and stencil color block Hi there. Today, for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing an ink blending and stencil color block butterfly card project. This one needs no additional coloring.Sentiment:With all my heart.This is easy to make. I love the abstract look of it.Helpful Tips:To make this card using ink blending and stencil color block, begin by stamping the big butterfly onto white cardstock. Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-34456838705095685042024-01-10T09:00:00.100-05:002024-01-10T09:00:00.131-05:00Hearts and love card with patterned paper Hi there. Today, for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing a love card with patterned paper hearts. This is wonderful for Valentine's Day and love occasions.This is super easy to make with patterned paper and a little stamping onto one of the paper sheets.Helpful Tips:In summary, to make this love card with patterned paper hearts, choose coordinating paper sheets. Then, trim Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-3468428395361300232024-01-06T10:00:00.275-05:002024-01-11T13:11:25.116-05:00Smiles ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop January 2024 Happy New Year! The January 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Laughter, Giggles & Smiles". I hope that you will join in on the fun. Simply comment on each blog in the hop. See the end of this post for your next stop.My thought for this hop is to create greetings that will bring a "smile" to the recipient. So, let's begin a brand new year Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-55109805557452604912024-01-04T17:00:00.000-05:002024-01-04T17:00:01.868-05:00Breast cancer awareness foil card. Hello. Thanks for visiting. Today, I am sharing a breast cancer awareness card using background foiling and Copic marker coloring.This one shimmers much better in person. It is a great way to show that you care in times like these.Helpful Tips:In summary, to make this breast cancer awareness card, begin by preparing an A2 sized card base in white. Then, die-cut Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-80605398197558073372024-01-03T09:00:00.086-05:002024-01-07T15:54:38.000-05:00Watercolor bouquet inspirational card Welcome. Thanks for visiting. Today, I am sharing a watercolor bouquet inspirational card.I decided to use watercolor brushes for this bouquet and for the background.Helpful Tips:In summary, to make this watercolor bouquet inspirational card, make an A2 sized card base in white. Then, trim a background panel from color cardstock. Also, stamp and trim the flowers ontoGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-45201894422745099082023-12-27T09:00:00.093-05:002024-03-06T12:23:09.099-05:00Vellum Spotlight Flower CardWelcome. Thanks for visiting. I am sharing an easy vellum spotlight flower card.This was super quick and easy to make and no coloring was involved in the making of it.Helpful Tips:In summary, to make this vellum spotlight flower card, begin by making an A2 sized card base in white. Then, trim a pink background panel. Next, stamp the large flower, accents and sentiments Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-22849719634225007152023-12-20T09:00:00.060-05:002023-12-20T16:17:49.318-05:00Easy New Year wine cardWelcome. Thanks for visiting. Today for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing an easy New Year wine card for fun and festive wishes.Actually, this was easier to make than it seems. Just some paper and a bit of color.Helpful Tips:In summary, to make this easy New Year wine card, begin by trimming patterned paper for the background and accents. Then, die-cut or stamp the Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-42634270657472959742023-12-13T09:00:00.026-05:002023-12-13T09:00:00.130-05:00Silhouette stamped poinsettia cards ~ set of 6 Welcome. Thank you for visiting. Today for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing silhouette stamped poinsettia cards. A set of six coordinating holiday cards were made in one setting.For these, I tried different ink for different color options. Which combo do you like most?This is one of the darker hues for the layers.Sentiment: Season's GreetingsHelpful Tips:The Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-17083449913712056542023-12-06T09:00:00.124-05:002023-12-06T15:10:03.523-05:00Scrap Paper 3 Ways ~ Card, Tag, Envelope Liner Welcome. Thank you for visiting. Today for Unity Stamp Company, I show how to use scrap paper 3 ways. It is a coordinating gift set including a greeting card, a gift tag and an envelope with a matching liner.Now, go check out your scrapbook paper stash and also the 12x12 paper pads. You will find treasures perfect to make a set like this. This sheet is Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-41188541546750004782023-12-02T10:00:00.214-05:002023-12-02T10:07:18.661-05:00Furry Friends ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop December 2023 Welcome. Thank you for visiting. The December 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Furry Friends". I hope that you will join in on the fun. Simply comment on each blog in the hop. See the end of this post for your next stop. There are so many possibilities for cards using our pets and furry friends. For this month, I show Gaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752869106924379489.post-85205503499515332452023-11-29T09:00:00.183-05:002023-11-29T09:04:24.245-05:00Bible Journal Art ~ Color 3 Ways Hi there. For today, I am featuring Unity Stamp Company stamps with bible journal art. I show a way to add stamping and color to bible pages.For this example, I show three ways to add color to the thin pages.Helpful tips:In summary, to incorporate bible journal art, choose the colors and color mediums. Note, for these pages, I used ink blending with distress oxide ink padsGaylynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10874699879072258313noreply@blogger.com0