Layering stencils and silver stamping balloon card

Layering stencils and silver stamping are easy card making techniques.  I combined the two with a Unity stamp and stencil set for this shimmering celebration card.  

The sentiment can be changed to work for other occasions.  

Set of Baby Cards - boy & girl congratulations

Hello 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.

Baby congrats card ~ balloon stenciling

  Today for Unity Stamp Company, it is all about baby congratulations.  This is a set of cards to send congrats to Mom and Dad for themes like baby shower, expecting or new baby.

Layered stenciling made this card come to life.  I kept the colors light and great for a boy or girl.

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. 

Embossed Circle Accents + Copic Coloring ~ Girl Card

 Hi friends.  Today, I am here sharing a sweet card that is also up on the Unity blog today.  It features embossed circle accents, die-cutting and Copic marker coloring.

Sentiment:

We love you so much.

The circles were included to add to the whimsical look of this stamped scene.

Ovals ~ Day 4 My Creative Time 123rd Edition Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 123rd Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing fun Day 4 sneak peeks.  I am featuring the two oval die sets along with one of the tags for this baby card.

This little elephant complements the ovals and the tag just perfectly, I think.  This release is great for more than just the holidays.

Bear Favor Box ~ My Creative Time I Need A Favor

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing favor projects.  I made a 3-D treat or favor box with a sweet bear accent.

Sentiment:  Hi.

This is a sweet little goodie box that works for teachers, the classroom, baby showers, birthdays, thank you and more.  I used light blue shades for this little pillow box.

Celebrate You ~ Day 3 MCT 121st Edition Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 121st Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 3 sneak peeks.  Here is a sweet celebration card, great for a birthday, baby, shower or girly occasion.

Sentiment:

On this day, a star was born!

I used soft colors in pink, yellow and peach for the accents and popped up the ice cream cup or cupcake element.

Bear Circle Tag ~ My Creative Time Tag It Tuesday

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing tag projects today.  I decided to layer up a circle shaped gift tag with an added teddy bear to bring smiles for almost any occasion.

Sentiment:  Smile

This is a little gift tag to surely bring smiles.  It would be added to gift packages, bags, party favors or as a wine tag.

Tall Favor Box ~ My Creative Time I Need A Favor

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing treat or favor projects.  Today, I am sharing a mini tall favor box with an opened scalloped top.

Sentiment:  Just for you.

This is for almost any occasion.  I decorated it using decorative paper cuts in soft colors.  This is great for party favors, little gifts, gift card giving, table decor or treats.  This one works for occasions like baby and bridal shower, just because, teacher gifts, classroom, birthday & more.

Cute gnome birthday candle stars card ~ Clean and Simple

    This is our feeless leader Angela Magnuson's birthday week and we are celebrating over at Unity Stamp Company.  This fun gnome birthday card was made using some of the items in the Unity birthday sale.  I think that this card will work for almost anyone's birthday.

Sentiment:

Happy Birthday.  Happy Birthday.  Happy Birthday To You!
Celebrate.

For this card, I kept it clean and simple with only a touch of color.  Also, I left it as a one layer card without added embellishments.

MCT Mini Release, Sale & Blog Hop ~ Mini Slimline Card

Hello, it's Gaylynn. We are celebrating a "mini release", sale and blog hop with My Creative Time this weekend. Hop along with us.

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

Sentiment: Just want to say hello.

This sweet card was made with the amazing MCT stamps and dies with a touch of Copic coloring. The bubble cover dies was die-cut a few times onto different color cardstock. I added assorted color dots to fill some of the bubbles. The envelope was die-cut from patterned paper and then assembled. Everything was layered, to finish.

SALE ALERT
The MCT sale starts right now, here. Use the code MAY2021 to receive 15% off of your entire purchase! This sale applies to “IN-STOCK” items only! This sale will end on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at midnight PST.

In addition to the sale, we are ALSO showcasing brand new die sets! The sets are called “Cute Bubble Cover Die” and "Tall Bubble Cover Die". The new sets are available for purchase HERE.

Here is another look at the card.

GIVEAWAY!

Leave your comments for a chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card to the "My Creative Time" store! Don't forget to leave a way for MCT to contact you "just in case" YOU are the LUCKY winner! Good Luck!

Supplies:  My Creative Time Cute Bubble Cover Die, Big Word Dies, Big Word Sentiments, Sweet Little Smile, Cute Card Dies, Cute Card Envelope Die; 

Your next stop in the blog hop is Ginger's blog.

The entire hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Remember to leave comments along the way on the blog hop for MCT prize chances.
Thank you for visiting.

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

Special delivery gift card holder envelope card.

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing gift card projects.  Here is a watercolor card with a gift card envelope on the front.

Sentiment:  Special delivery.

To begin, I added watercolor to a piece of watercolor paper.  Then, the paper was dried, trimmed and stamped.  I used this panel for a card background.  Then, I die-cut the envelope and the bow.  Finally, these cuts were assembled and place onto the watercolor panel, as the card focal point.

This card is great for a baby shower, congratulations, thank you or just because.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Love Letter Die, Fun Size Heart Bow Die and Be Mine; Ranger deep purple archival ink, Canson watercolor paper, Ken Oliver color burst powders in grape jelly and lemon drop; water, paintbrush and foam tape.

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

Thanks for visiting.

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

Magical unicorn balloons card and video tutorial.

Today, I am sharing a sweet card, perfect for a birthday.  It features a balloon topper and a unicorn that wobbles.

Sentiment:  Have a magical day.

This is a cute interactive card, made from two stamp kits.  I used Copic markers for color, fussy cut the balloon trim and made the unicorn circle wobble when touched.  This was fun to put together.  It could also be for a baby shower or other themes just by switching out the sentiment or colors.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Up, Up and Away and Tiny Unicorn; Copic markers V01, R20, RV11, R32, BG49, BG32, BG10; My Creative Time dies, foam tape, action wobble spring, Ranger mini mister and distress ink pad in peacock feathers.

Have a lovely day.

Gaylynn

Hop time ~ MCT 92nd edition release, sale and blog hop

Hi, it's Gaylynn here.  The My Creative Time 92nd Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.
You may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  Welcome to the world little one!

This card was made from the bottle favor die.  I wanted to make a card with it, so after die-cutting, I trimmed the folds off.  This left a fun bottle shape, perfect for a baby card addition.  I made a heart accent from the negative heart area of a previous card.  I try to use up extra scrap pieces when I can.
Hearts and babies go together perfectly.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $25 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! 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 us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

A peek at this release, available now.

*** SALE ALERT ***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: JUNE2019 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, June 29, 2019 at midnight PST.

***FREEBIE***
Starting today, Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new "HIS & HER DIES". This new 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 stamp set will be available for purchase! So, if it's available 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 are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Here is another look at today's project.

Supplies: My Creative Time Bottle Favor Dies, Sweet Little Smile and More Scalloped Heart Dies; Ranger ink, silver glitter paper, foam tape, mini misti and twine.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Jessica'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

Baby bottle favor ~ Day 2 MCT 92nd Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello.  The MCT team is sharing Day 2 sneak peeks of the 92nd Edition release.

Sentiment:
You two are going to make such amazing parents!

  This is a small favor or gift box.  It is perfect for baby themed parties, baby shower or as a thank you token.  The sentiment choices are all perfect for this little gift box.  It is easy to put together with a bit of score tape and twine.  I just die-cut double-sided patterned and solid paper for the pieces.

***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 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 us to contact you w/your comment 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! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies: My Creative Time Sweet Little Smile, Bottle Favor Dies and Flower Petal Dies; K and Company paper and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Baby Cuddles ~ Day 1 MCT 92nd Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi.  The MCT team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks of the 92nd Edition release.

Sentiment:  Sending you lots of love and cuddles.

  Here is a sweet baby elephant gift card holder.  It was stamped and die-cut, along with a coordinating sentiment.  I used a pretty holder die-cut as well.  I wanted it to be neutral in green and ivory.  So much cuteness.

***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 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 us to contact you w/your comment 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! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies: My Creative Time Sweet Little Smile and Pretty Gift Card Holder die, Copic markers in C1, C3, G32 and R20; foam tape and twine.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn