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.

June 2023 Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ Masculine

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The June 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Masculine" themed.  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.

The details for each card follow.

Be sure to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop for beautiful inspiration and ideas for card making.

Outer space galaxy greetings ~ Brusho watercolor card tutorial

     Here is a tutorial on how to create outer space galaxy greetings on a card.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing one way to use Brusho crystal color powders watercolor to achieve this galaxy effect.

Sentiment:  Greetings.  Hi.

I will show a way to use watercolor along with outer space galaxy greetings stamps.  It is a fun yet messy card technique where the result is different each time.

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

Helpful tips:

These are helpful tips to create this outer space galaxy greetings card.  To begin, stamp and heat emboss the scene onto the smooth side of watercolor paper.  Then, stamp and color the scene again onto white cardstock using Copic friendly ink and Copic markers.  Next, add water and Brusho crystal powders in three colors to the watercolor panel.  Move the color around and repeat until satisfied with the color.  Once dry, fussy cut the cardstock color scene and place it over the embossed scene.  Also, trim the paper layers to your liking.  Finally, layer it all to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Other Worldly Greetings

Also, Brusho crystal colors in scarlet, ultra marine and turquoise; flat and foam double-sided tape, white embossing powder, heat tool, Wow embossing ink pad, Original Misti, Canson watercolor paper, Ranger plastic craft mat and mini mister; Simon Says Stamp intense black ink pad, silver cardstock, Copic markers W5, W3, C3, C1, B14, BG0000. 

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 visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Embossed Love You Card ~ MCT Just Cards

Hi there.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing card projects on the MCT blog today.  I decided to make a love card that could work for anyone or as a masculine card, for Valentine's Day.

Sentiment:  Love you.

This card is in neutral colors of kraft, dark brown and a hint of mint.  I use hearts from a favor box die set.  And, the background stamping was heat embossed in white onto brown cardstock.  I paired this with a kraft color envelope to give it more of a masculine look.  For the sentiment, I used MCT die-cuts.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Heart Treat Box Die, Newspaper Print, You Dies and Rectangle Frame Die Layers; cardstock, white embossing powder, Wow embossing pad, heat tool, flat and foam double-sided tape.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Missing You ~ MCT 102nd Edition Sneak Peek Day 2

Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 2 of the My Creative Time 102nd Edition sneak peeks.
MCT is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  Hooray!  Tune in Friday for the full release, blog hop and sale.

Sentiment:  Missing you.

I am sharing a card that is fitting for a guy or gal.  It is made in kraft, white and black with an embossed newspaper print background style.  It is also perfect as a masculine style card.

For this card, I first stamped, heat embossed and trimmed the newspaper print background panel and the sentiment.  Then, I added a die-cut trim to the edge and to the sentiment tag.  Next, I added a bit of hemp twine to the tag section.  Finally, I layered everything onto the card base, to finish.

*** 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 Safe, Newspaper Background, Little Gift Tag Dies, Fun Stitched Edges and More Stitched Rectangular Dies; VersaMark ink, white embossing powder, heat tool, mini Misti, cardstock, flat and foam clear double-sided tape, hole punch.

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

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

Watermark background card with white accents + tutorial

Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am sharing a watermark background card with added accents in white and gray.

Sentiment: Just roll with it.

Adding a watermark background is one way to add soft stamping detail to a card.  It can easily be made to coordinate with the main card focus.

Here are helpful tips for creating a watermark background for a card.  First, trim or die-cut a background panel from colored cardstock.  Then, stamp and trim the sentiment panel.  Next, using the mini Misti stamp positioner and VersaMark ink or watermark ink, stamp the toilet paper rolls and the hearts all around the cardstock panel.  Optional, repeat the stamping to get the best stamp impression.  Next, add white accents to the tp rolls using a colored pencil.  Also, add gray color accents to the roll on the sentiment panel to create a bit of dimension.  I used gray Copic markers, but gray colored pencils would work, also.  Finally, layer the card, add the sentiment tag and the twine, 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. Lil' Bathroom Humor and Crappy Day; twine, mint cardstock, Prismacolor white colored pencil, VersaMark ink, MFT die-namics, double-sided foam tape, mini Misti, twine, Copic markers C1, C3, 0.

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.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Masculine watercolor card and tutorial ~ Inktense pencils.

Hello.  Here is a masculine card with stamping and watercolor accents.  I used Inktense pencils on this for watercolor.

Sentiment:  You do a great job of being a great guy.

To make this card, pre-cut or trim all of the card layers.  Then stamp onto watercolor paper with waterproof ink.  Next, add light sketches from watercolor pencils along the outlines.  Then with a stiff wet paint brush, gently pull out the color from the outside inward, for each color section.  Dry between sections if you don't want them to run together.  Also, add more color as needed.  Finally, layer all of the pieces, 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. Sawyer Guy and Rustic Textiles {paper pack}; Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils 1800, 1740, 1900, 2000, 0820, 2200; watercolor brush, foam tape, clear double-sided tape, MFT dies, cardstock, heat tool, Ranger archival jet black ink, Canson cold press watercolor paper.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Birthday Card ~ My Creative Time Manly Monday

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing Manly Monday projects.  I am always in need of masculine birthday cards.   So with a few supplies on hand, this card was created.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday.

For a masculine theme, I chose a zig zag die-cut card overlay.  I used navy blue for the background with yellow and silver card accents.  This will work for a guy or a gal, I think.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Zig Zag Background Die, Baby Cake Dies, Money Envelope dies and Stitched Chevy Dies; cardstock, Pop Dots, Ranger multi medium matte glue and silver cardstock.

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

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Birthday Card Holder ~ MCT Birthday Palooza

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing birthday projects.  I wanted something which would work for either a guy or a girl.

Sentiment:  Happy Birthday

Here is a birthday gift card holder.  It is great for giving a gift card or even folded cash.  This one is great as a masculine card holder as well.  The colors are gray and black.  I included a gift card insert, just as an example of how it would look using one.  This holder is a mailbox shape with an opening at the top for the gift.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Mailbox Gift Card Holder die and Happy Birthday die; My Mind's Eye A Mother's Love paper, black cardstock.

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

Thanks for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Halloween ~ MCT 94th Edition Release, Sale & Blog Hop

Hello, it's Gaylynn here.  The My Creative Time 94th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.
You may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  Happy Halloween!

This is a second way that I am using the skull treat box die.  During the sneak peek days, I showed these dies being used as a treat box.  This time, I decided to use the skull section, along with the background layer, to make a gift tag.  I just trimmed away the side tabs.  These are great to tie onto treats, bags, card accents or even used as a wine tag.

Here is a look at the skull treat box die which I am using pieces of in today's project.  I also use parts of the other items releasing.

 *** 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 with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Here is another look at the tag used on a larger gift bag. The skull section measures approximately 3" x 3", so it is great for larger party favor bags or gift packages.

*** SALE ALERT ***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here! Use the code: AUG2019 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, August 23, 2019, at midnight PST.

***FREEBIE***

Starting today... Friday, July 19, 2019, at 8 am PST we will be giving away this ADORABLE new "HALLOWEEN FUN TAG DIES". This new die will be given to the FIRST 25 shoppers! If you are one of the first 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

Supplies: My Creative Time Skull Treat Box Die, Halloween Fun and Halloween Fun Tag Dies; BasicGrey clippings 6x6 paper, hole punch, twine, cardstock and adhesive.

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

Little boos treat bag gift tags for Halloween.

Today, I am sharing a fun way to dress up treats for Halloween.  I made a quick and easy set of assorted treat bag tags.

To begin, I stamped some of the icons onto a sheet of cardstock with Copic friendly ink.  Then, I lightly added touches of Copic makers to the stamping.  Two sizes of circle punches were used to cut out the icons and the frame layer.  With a little twine and a treat bag, the assembling was complete.

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. Little Boos; circle punches, Copic markers Y20, Y11, YG13, G99, C1, C5, YR00, E11, E13; cardstock, twine and a hole punch.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Fright Night ~ Day 4 MCT 94th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 4 of sneak peeks with the My Creative Time 94th Edition release.

Sentiment:  Happy fright night.

Oh, what fun it is to create this Halloween favor box.  This is nearly all die-cuts except for the fun coordinating sentiment stamp.  I used assorted solid cardstock and extra tacky double-sided tape to assemble.  This is approximately 3" x 3" and will hold wrapped treats or small gifts.  I want to make these for our trick-or-treaters.

***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 My Creative Time 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 with 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 Halloween Fun, Halloween Fun Tag Dies and Skull Treat Box Die; twine, hole punch, cardstock and Wonder Tape.

More sneak peeks are on Emma's My Creative Time blog. Thanks for visiting. I look forward to hearing from you. Gaylynn

Spooky Tree ~ Day 3 MCT 94th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 3 of sneak peeks with the My Creative Time 94th Edition release.

Sentiment:  October 31

Here is a fun layered tag with Halloween themed die-cuts and embossed stamping.  I used black cardstock in the background and then added white dye ink swooshes.  It turned out looking somewhat dark gray and navy blue.  That was a nice surprise.  I distressed the tree and added a moon to the background with patterned paper.  With a little twine, it is ready to be added to a gift, treat bag, party favor or even used as a wine tag.

***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 My Creative Time 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 with 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 Halloween Fun, Spooky Tree Tag Die and Bunch Of Fun Circle Dies; twine, white embossing powder, VersaMark ink, ColorBox pigment ink, hole punch, vintage photo distress oxide ink and cardstock.

More sneak peeks are on Emma's My Creative Time blog. Thanks for visiting. I look forward to hearing from you. Gaylynn

Something Wicked ~ Day 2 MCT 94th Edition Sneak Peeks.

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 2 of the sneak peeks with the My Creative Time 94th Edition release.

Sentiment:  Something wicked just for you!

For this card, I die-cut the witch hat in glitter paper.  Then I added a background flag and the stamped sentiment tag.  The patterned paper accent and adhesive pearls were also added, to finish.

***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 My Creative Time 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 with 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!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time Halloween Fun, Halloween Fun Tag Dies and More Chunky Tag Dies; jet black Ranger archival ink, foam tape, BasicGrey paper, glitter paper and cardstock.

More sneak peeks are on Emma's My Creative Time blog. Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Boo! ~ Day 1 MCT 94th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  Here is a sneak peek of the My Creative Time 94th Edition release.

Sentiment:  Incredi-boo.. That's You!

This was super fun to make.  This stamp and die set comes with several sentiments and Halloween dies.  I chose to use the ghosts and bat for this card.  I also used patterned paper and an edge die-cut.  This took about ten minutes to make.  Super quick and easy.

***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 My Creative Time 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 with 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!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time Halloween Fun and More Stitched Edges; jet black Ranger archival ink, foam tape and BasicGrey paper.

More sneak peeks are on Emma's My Creative Time blog. Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn