Flat card & envelope with simple stamping ~ Dog

   Today for Unity Stamp Company, I made a flat card & envelope with simple stamping.  This set features an adorable puppy dog and paw prints.

Sentiment:  Love is a four letter word.

I kept this simple and flat for easy mailing.  The stamp layering helped.

Money holder card idea for gift giving.

 Today for the  Unity blog, I am sharing a money holder card idea that works for gift celebrations occasions, friends, teachers or just a thank you.  This one includes an interactive money loop along with creative stamping.

Sentiment:  You deserve a treat.

No coloring is involved in the making of this card.  I used a bit of paper piecing for the mug and colorful stamping for the background.

Tag Card Making With A Home Theme

Today, I share tag card making with a home theme.  This is great for a house warming or any time.

Sentiment:
Have a beautiful day.  Home sweet home.

Copic markers were used for color, but any coloring medium works.  I love the whimsical look of this stamp by Unity Stamp Company.

Rustic background with softness ~ 2 cards

 Sometimes you want a different look for different occasions.  Today for the Unity Stamp Co. blog, I am showing how to make a rustic background with softness.  I show two examples. 
These projects are also part of the Unity Stamp Company and Brutus Monroe Instagram hop starting 6.7.23.  See me there @neatnook for more details.

 Sometimes you want a different look for different occasions.  Try using a stamp in a different way, changing colors or techniques for all kinds of looks. 

Stamp, Stencil Then Emboss ~ Floral Greeting Card

 For today, I am sharing how to stamp, stencil then emboss this floral card.  It was easy and fun to make.  This is up on the Unity blog today.

Sentiment:

You are amazing.

I really love the combination of stamping, stenciling then embossing, especially with background stamps.

Script texture dry embossing + foil accents

Today, I am sharing a simple card with script texture dry embossing plus foil accents.  This is ready to thank those who offer care and kindness.

Sentiment:

Your care and kindness makes a difference.

Adding that extra texture plus shimmer really makes all the difference and a lovely card accent.

Celebration monochromatic dry embossed card.

Hi there.  Today, I am sharing an elegant monochromatic card featuring a flower against a dry embossed script background.  I share how to make that background pop.

Sentiment:

Today we celebrate you.

This is a perfect greeting card for weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, engagement, birthdays and more.

Gnome thank you circle window card.

 Hi friends.  Today, I am sharing a cute and sweet gnome thank you card.  I made an offset window featuring the little scene.

Sentiment:

Thanks for helping me.

Thank you cards like this are nice to have on hand, especially cute ones with gnomes.

Layered Cake Builder Stamping ~ Snarky

 Hi there.  For today on the Unity blog, I am sharing snarky layered cake builder stamping.  This was made using stamping and layers of ink color along with patterned paper pieces.

Sentiment:
Happy birthday!  Let me guess... 29?  Again.

Let me guess... You know someone who would enjoy this card, right??  Well, I sure do.

May Bell or Lily Of The Valley Flowers ~ Love Card

    Hey there.  Here is a may bell flower or Lili of the valley card, perfect for Valentin's Day or most love themes.  I paired the florals with the hearts and the sentiment.

Sentiment:

If I knew what love is.... it's because of you.

Easy floral circle shaped card ~ Friendshp

   Hey there.  Here is a quick and simple note card.  This one is circle shaped and fits inside of an A2 sized envelope.  It was fun to make.

Sentiment:

Hi friend.

Sometimes a note for any reason is nice to receive.  This one was made simple and easy.

Two Step Stenciling ~ Hearts

  Hi there.  For today on the Unity blog, I am sharing two step stenciling with hearts.  This was made using coordinating stamps and stencils with ink blending.

Sentiment:
True love 4 ever.

Happy for you.

These chatty hearts can be used for more than Valentines.  Here, I made a wedding card with a mix of stamping, ink blending and patterned paper.

Mixing coloring and patterned paper ~ Bunnies card

Hi friends.  Today, I am sharing a sweet Spring card using Copic markers with patterned paper.  The bunnies called for a soft scene and paper layers.

Sentiment:  Oh hello.

These bunnies were placed three in a row.  I just love the one looking back.  Cuteness overload.

Copic markers with variegated coloring ~ Uplifting card

 Hi friends.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a bright Spring card using Copic markers with variegated coloring.  The coloring adds to the beauty of these lovely stamps.

Sentiment:
When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.

Using different shades of a color family provides a variegated look to stamp coloring.

Juniper fun fold card with colored pencils.

 Hi crafty friends.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a juniper fun fold card with colored pencils.  It includes a flip up element for writing your inside greeting.  The style can be used with almost any stamp or theme.

Sentiment:
His mercies are new every morning; Great is His faithfulness.  "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!"  Lamentations 3:23:24

For color, I used colored pencils along with ink blending to accent the juniper stamping.  I also incorporated an inspirational spiritual theme.

Watercolor sympathy card ~ clean and simple

  Hi crafty friends.  Today, I am sharing a clean and simple watercolor card for sympathy occasions and to show support.

Sentiment:  With deepest sympathy.

I kept this simple, especially for the occasion.  The stamps are from the Unity Stamp Co. January 2023 Kit of the Month.

Coffee Break Watercolor Interactive Gift Card Holder

  Hello.  How about a card and gift card in one?  This is a watercolor coffee themed interactive gift card holder.  These always make a great presentation for the receiver.

Sentiment:  Take a little coffee break.

This would work for coffee or tea, just by changing out the sentiment.  It is a perfect gift for many occasions like thank you, birthdays, teacher appreciation, friendship and more.

Watercolor Valentine card + using frame scraps.

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a watercolor Valentine card featuring big hearts and a coordinating frame layer using scraps from a previous project.

Sentiment:  Happy Valentine's Day

These big candy hearts sure make an impact on Valentine's Day or love occasions.

Stamp on Patterned Paper ~ Pet Sympathy Flat Card

  Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a stamp on patterned paper technique for this quick, easy and heartfelt pet sympathy card.  This one is made flat for easy mailing.

Sentiment:
Love.
Take comfort in the memories of wonderful times you shared together.
And, know that you were the best part of their life.

Sadly, these types of pet sympathy cards are occasionally needed.  It is helpful to have them on hand and ready to lend support.

Winter card foiling with ink blending.

 Hello and welcome.  Here is a way to do winter card foiling with ink blending.  The colors used are striking and shimmery.

Sentiment:  Warm wishes.

Two similar cards were made using the same foil and ink techniques.  One is a bit lighter in color than the other.