Celebrations ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop June 2024

 Hello! Welcome to the June 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is celebrations.  I chose the birthday occasion for this hop.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Watercolor With Stamping

 For today for the Unity Stamp Co. blog, I am sharing tips on using Zig clean color real brush watercolor with stamping.

Sentiment: 

Time to celebrate.  Congratulations.

These watercolor marker brushes have a narrow brush tip which are perfect for small areas of color when you need more detail.

Hello wonderful human ~ Watercolor giraffe card

Today, I am sharing a sweet giraffe card for almost any occasion.  This one was stamped with watercolor added for color.  This card is flat and ready for mailing.

Sentiment:

Hello wonderful human.

Mixed Media Watercolor Card ~ Flower Vase

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a mixed media watercolor card featuring a flower vase along with gold embossed accents.

Sentiment:

You are in my thoughts.

For this project, I used a mix of embossing, stamping, watercolor painting and hearts to build the layers.

Belated birthday watercolor tag shaped card tutorial

   Hello.  Today, I am sharing a belated birthday watercolor tag-shaped card.  After a bit of watercoloring, I made a shaped card base to match.

Sentiment:
I didn't forget your birthday, I'm just extending the celebration.

This watercolor tag-shaped card is perfect for those times when belated wishes are in order.

Masculine birthday card with stamping & watercolor.

 Today, I am sharing a masculine style birthday card with added watercolor.  This was fun to make for the ones who appreciate a little humor and sarcasm.

Sentiment:

Happy birthday

(to the guy with the badass beard)

This is great for the men in our lives, especially for the ones who sport a beard.  I kept this simple and with neutral colors.

Just a note... Thinking of you girl scene watercolor card.

 Today, I am sharing a peaceful card scene made using stamping and Zig Clean Color Real Brush marker pens for watercolor.

Sentiment:
Just a note... Thinking of you.

This can be a great family or friendship card for almost any occasion, especially thinking of you, miss you or just because.

Happy Easter ~ Day 1 MCT 118th Edition Sneak Peeks

  Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 118th Edition release and sale is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 1 sneak peeks, just in time for Spring.

Sentiment:

Happy Easter.
May your basket always be filled with joy, hope & love.

This is the sweetest Easter and Spring release with lots of project options.  For today, I am using the beautiful new bunny border along with coordinating sentiments.

Donut birthday cake slimline pun one layer watercolor card

Here is a fun pun card for a birthday.  It is made slimline style in just one layer with watercolor accents. 

Sentiment:

Happy Birthday

You definitely don't look your age.

This card is great for friendship or family.  The coloring can be in your choice of mediums.  For this one I chose watercolor.

Using leftover watercolor pieces tutorial ~ 2 cards

           Adding leftover watercolor pieces to card projects makes beautiful accents in card making.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing two happy wishes wreath cards using leftovers.

Sentiments:

Happiest wishes.
Happy birthday.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

The background leftover watercolor pieces were made during a previous card project.  That project link is noted at the end of this post.

Mouse tag card tutorial ~ very light stamping & watercolor shades

 Today, I am sharing a tag card featuring light stamping and watercolor.  The idea was a  vintage or storybook look for this tutorial.

Sentiment:  Sending hugs.

Helpful tips:

To create this look, begin by stamping with very light waterproof ink onto the smooth side of watercolor paper.  I used a stamp positioner to repeat the stamping a few times.  Next, add light watercolor to accent the stamping.  Once dry, die-cut the stamping to fit onto the card base.  To accent, add a sentiment, cording and Nuvo drops.  Finally, assemble the card layers, 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. Timerland Mouse and Here's A Hug {die}. 

Also, original Misti, Zig clean color real brush in 071, 045, 028, 036; paint brush, MFT natural hybrid ink pad and stitched traditional tag STAX die-namics; cording, Nuvo crystal drops in bright gold, Altenew palette mat, Ranger plastic craft mat & multi medium matte glue; Canson watercolor paper, stamp scrubbie, gold glitter cardstock, foam double-sided tape. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

Winter home snow scene watercolor card tutorial.

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing one way to create a winter home snow scene with added watercolor, paint splatters and snow drifts.

Sentiment:  Hello

Creating a snow scene is easy with snow drift trim and watercolor accents.  Layering up a few different elements adds interest and dimension.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this winter home snow scene card in watercolor.   To begin, add white paint splatters onto a blue cardstock panel.  Next, die-cut or trim snow drift pieces to overlap and fit onto the card front.  Also, stamp or die-cut a sentiment for the card.  Then, stamp the home with waterproof ink onto watercolor paper.  Next, add watercolor of choice to the house.  I used Zig clean color real brush pens in dark hues.  Then, once dry, fussy cut (cut out) the house.  Finally, layer it all and adhere it to the card front, 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. Warm Wishes For Your Home and Unity Essential Greetings dies {thanks & hello}. 

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, MFT stitched slimline snow drift die-namics, Ranger multi medium matte glue, Zig clean color real brush pens 065, 072, 064, 071, 031, 037, 032, 044, 033; heat tool, Liquitex Basics titanium white acrylic paint, Altenew palette mat, paint brush.

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

Zig blender brush watercolor + stenciling ~ card tutorial.

 Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share a way to use the Zig blender brush with watercolor along with a touch of stenciling accents for this tea or coffee themed card.

Sentiment:  I think you're amazing.

Using the Zig blender brush with watercolor accents is simple and convenient in card making.  It is especially helpful with the use of Zig clean color real brush marker pens.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for watercolor using the Zig blender brush.  First, stamp onto watercolor paper using waterproof ink.  I like to stamp on the smooth side of the paper for stamped projects.  Next, add outline touches of watercolor from Zig clean color real brush pens.  Then, using a wet Zig blender brush, blend out and move the watercolor from the stamp outline.  I used bold colors, but the same technique can be used with lighter shades.  Also, work in smaller sections before the watercolor dries.  Next, allow dry time or heat set.  For added accents, add a background panel with light stenciling.  Then, fussy cut or place the watercolor panel onto your card base, 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. Tea Cup Floret. 

Also, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, MCT etched edge frame dies, MFT snowfall stencil, distress oxide ink in walnut stain and wilted violet; Gina K Designs amalgam ink in chocolate truffle, Zig blender brush, Zig clean color real brush pens for watercolor 062, 067, 084, 082, 042, 033; Altenew palette mat, adhesive gems.

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

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

Watercolor Elephant Pocket ~ MCT Gift Card Giving

Hello.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing projects for gift card giving.  Here is my pocket style gift card holder.  It includes a watercolor elephant and accent layers.

Sentiment:  Celebrate

This pocket holder could be for almost any celebration occasion including birthday, baby shower or congratulations.  It can be used as a party favor with treats or as a gift card holder.

To make this, begin by die-cutting the pocket holder and the tag layers.  Then, stamp the sentiment tag and the elephant in waterproof ink onto watercolor paper.  Next, add watercolor to the elephant.  Then, die-cut the elephant and the top tag layers.  Finally, assemble and layer everything, to finish.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Treat Sleeve Die (Revised), Sweet Little Smile and Hello Gorgeous; Archival ink in jet black and magenta hue; mini Misti, Zig clean color real brush markers, water brush, twine, foam tape, Canson watercolor paper and K&Company double-sided paper.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Sweet bunny love card with masking, watercolor & stenciling.

Hi there.  Today, I am sharing a darling bunny card with a love theme for any occasion.  There can never be too much love to go around.

Sentiment:  XOXO

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, pre-trim or die-cut paper layers, then stamp the bunny onto the top watercolor paper panel.  Next, punch or die-cut a circle from masking paper, like masking magic.  Then, adhere that masked piece over the bunny or your own stamping.  Next, add stencil ink blending around the whole top panel from dark to light.  Then, remove the masking.  Now, color in the bunny with watercolor or your coloring of choice.  Finally, assemble the card layers and accents, 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. Hugs & Kisses Bunny and All Kinds Of Love Stencil; Gina K Designs masking magic, distress oxide ink worn lipstick, Zig clean color real brush pens 065, 071, 072, 064, 028, 021, 026; blending brush, Spellbinders dies, adhesive pearls, Pretty Pink Posh dies, PTI vellum, StazOn ink, Ranger jet black archival ink, multi medium matte glue & plastic craft mat; Canson watercolor paper, double-sided foam tape, My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle dies, watercolor brush, heat tool.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Day 1 MCT 101st Edition Sneak Peeks ~ Pocket Card

Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 1 of the My Creative Time 101st Edition sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Make every day count.

For today, I am sharing a floral pocket card or gift card holder.  This one has two die-cut flowers on a die-cut pocket sleeve as part of the card front.  The flower and sentiment are part of the sneaks.  And the treat sleeve die is a revised set coming soon.  And it includes extra fun dies like this little tag and other accents.   I love this sentiment, especially during these recent times.

*** 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

Here is another look.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Stay Beautiful and Treat Sleeve Die Revised; Ranger archival ink in cobalt and wonder tape; ivory cardstock, teal twine, mini misti, adhesive gems, Zig clean color real brush pens in 031, 036, 037.

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

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

Valentine's Day floral heart watercolor gift tag.

Hello.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing Tag It Tuesday projects.  Here is my gift tag with watercolor florals for Valentine's Day.

Sentiment:  Happy Valentine's Day.

This is a sweet gift tag, ready to be given as a Valentine or attached to a Valentine gift, flowers or treats.

For this gift tag, first, stamp a die-cut tag panel in pink and then stamp the flowers onto watercolor paper in black waterproof ink.  Then, add watercolor of choice to the florals.  Next, die-cut the flowers with the scalloped heart die.  Then, add cording to the tag panel.  Finally, to finish, adhere the floral heart piece with foam tape, over the top portion of the gift tag.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time You Are Cherished, Scallop Heart Tag Dies and Be Mine; Ranger watercolor paper and archival ink in jet black and rose madder; Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens in 025, 021, 026, 040, 045; foam tape, mini Misti, watercolor brush, pink cording, hole punch.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Metallix gel pearl stencil card background + Zig watercolor..

For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing one way to make a pearl stencil card background.  Also, this incorporates a bit of watercolor with stamping.

Sentiment:  Happy pregnancy.

This is a pregnancy themed card with pickles and a pearl stencil card background.  I also use stamping and watercolor.

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, I pre-cut an oval frame from patterned paper.  Next, I applied metallix gel to make a pearl stencil card background.  Once that dried, the stencil panel was die-cut with added waxed paper.  Then, I stamped and added watercolor to the pickle jar.  Finally, to finish, everything was layered onto the card base and assembled.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a closer look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. In A Pickle and Rustic Wood {paper pack}; My Creative Time Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies; Deco Foil metallix gel in white pearl, hearts stencil, foam tape, spatula, waxed paper, painter's tape, hemp cording, Zig clean color real brush markers in 040, 041, 045, 072, 064; mini misti, Ranger olive archival ink, distress ink in pumice stone and plastic craft mat; VersaMark ink, heat tool and white embossing powder.

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.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Tis the season holiday tag card with watercolor.

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing tag projects.  Here is a watercolor tag card for the holidays, made quick and easy.

Sentiment:  Tis the season.

To begin, I added watercolor to a small piece of watercolor paper, using ink smooshing.  I placed watercolor marker lines then misted water onto a palette mat.  Then, the paper was placed over the watercolor to pick up the color.  Once heat-set, I die-cut the Christmas tree tag and added cording.  The background pieces were die-cut and trimmed to fit the card.  Finally, everything was layered and assembled.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Just A Little Something, More Stitched Edges and More Stitched Rectangular dies; Zig clean color real brush 048, 033 and 042; hemp cord, silver cardstock, BasicGrey Nordic Holiday paper; Ranger jet black archival ink, watercolor paper and mini mister; foam tape.

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

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn