Vintage Christmas Mug ~ Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  The Coffee Lover's Blog Hop is underway.  I hope that you will join in on the fun from November 3 - November 10, 2023.

Sentiment:
Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.  Holly Jolly.

This card was made in a vintage style with layers of holiday and coffee elements.  

Set of 3" x 3" mini note cards with envelopes ~ Snails

 Hello.  I am showing how to make a set of 3" x 3" mini note cards with envelopes.  These four were made cute using snail stamping and colored pencils.

Sentiments:
I pretty much adore you.
Sorry, I'm a little late.
Keep on moving.
Thanks slow much.

 These can be used as mini note cards or gift tags.  I made a little gift set with cards and envelopes tied together with tulle.

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.

Out On A Limb ~ My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #585

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was inspired by the My Favorite Things sketch challenge 585.

Sentiment:

I'd go out on a limb for you.

I love the design and felt that these little birds would fit right into the circles with tiny little scenes.

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.

St. Patrick's Day ~ My Creative Time Gift Card Giving

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing gift card giving projects.  Today, I am sharing a St. Patrick's Day inspired gift card holder, money holder or wine tag. 

Sentiment:  Happy St. Patrick's Day

This is a gift card holder and/or a gift tag with little green 4 leaf clover accents.  It is perfect for St. Patrick's Day gift giving as party favors, a gift card holder or as a money holder or wine tag.

Wishing happiness houses card ~ MFT Sketch Challenge 574

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was inspired by the My Favorite Things sketch challenge 574.

Sentiment:

Wishing you every happiness.

This is a nice card for new neighbors, a house warming, new home, moving, going away and more.  I used a mix of dies and a stamp for my interpretation of the sketch.  A neighborhood scene was what I was going for.  Little trees were made from patterned paper and the houses were paired over a grassy area.  The sky was stenciled with clouds.  

Mini slimline birthday car card ~ MFT Sketch Challenge 573

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was inspired by the My Favorite Things sketch challenge 573.

Sentiment:

Not older.  Just better.

This is a fun card with a little humor in there.  I used stamps and dies from MFT along with coordinating cardstock and Copic markers.  This is a clean and simple design with the car and friends as the focus.  Fun sentiments were used along the gray strip.  My vision was for the gray strip to be a roadway.  I hope you enjoyed this sweet card.  It sure was fun to make.

My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Coloring Virtuoso

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was made exclusively for the My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge in the category of Coloring Virtuoso.  For the coloring, I chose to use watercolor paints, one of my favorite techniques.

Sentiment:

Your friendship is the cherry on top.

For this card, I first prepared the background using watercolor paper.  Using a few different colors and types of watercolor, I added color, one section at a time.  I allowed the colors to blend together.  For the pink shade, I used ink from an MFT cube, picked up the color from a mat, added water and then began to watercolor parts of the background.  Also, I added gold shimmer watercolor to fill in the blank areas.  
For the mice and elements, I heat embossed the stamping onto watercolor paper.  I used the same shades as the background plus a few more shades from my stash.  Once everything was dry, I die-cut the background, the mice and all of the elements.  Finally, I assembled the card pieces along with the sentiment, to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Mice Day To Celebrate stamps, Mice Day To Celebrate die-namics, Watercolor Wash Free Form die-namics, Poppin' Pink Premium Dye Ink Cube, Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Original Misti, foam double-sided tape, Wow embossing pad, black embossing powder, heat tool, paint brushes, Ranger watercolor paper, Gansai Tambi starry colors gold watercolor, Altenew watercolor half pans, Liquitex acrylic paint and score tape.

This project was created exclusively for the

My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Coloring Virtuoso

Thank you so much.  Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

MFT 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Innovative Master

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was made exclusively for the My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge in the category of Innovative Master.

Sentiment:

I will always be here for you.

This sweet slimline card was made using the wonderful slimline die-namics, including the Slide In coordinating dies.  This allows for a fun slider tag card with a pull tab.  It makes a great tag element, slimline style.  For this card, I used the sweet elephants on the front and on the inside.  For the front, I used Copic markers in soft colors.  And for the background gray panel, I heat embossed an elephant, balloon and butterflies in white.  For a hint of color, I added touches of color pencils in blue and gray shades for the inside.  These two panels were placed over the slimline card base.

This white card base was cut at 8 1/2" x 7" and scored at 3 1/2".

Here is another look when the slider panel was pulled upward.

Click here for the 14 second video clip of the slider in action.  No sound.

Supplies:

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Misti

This project was created exclusively for the

My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Innovation Master

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

MFT 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Clean & Simple Genius

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was made exclusively for the My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge in the category of Clean & Simple Genius.

Sentiment:

There's gnome one I love to spoil more than you.

This winter card incorporates ink blending with stenciling, coordinating colors, the rule of thirds, movement and lots of white space.  The star was made directly onto the card base.  It was fun making it using the star stencil plus adding snow using the white embossed paint splatters background.  The only layers are the gnome, the sentiment and some pearl embellishments.  I used a bit of foam tape for dimension.
This is going to be used as a holiday card but is suitable for most any winter occasion.

Here is another look.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Gnome Freebie stamp set, Paint Splatters Background, Star Extraordinaire Stencil, Cornflower Premium Dye Ink Cube, Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Copic markers B06, BG49, BG32, C1, C3, E43, YR00, Y15, Y11; mini Misti, foam double-sided tape, adhesive pearls, Wow embossing pad, white embossing powder, heat tool, ink blending brush.

This project was created exclusively for the

My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Clean & Simple Genius

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Sending Sunshine Girl Card ~ MFT Slimline Challenge Feeling Fall

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card has an Autumn seasonal theme.  I am participating in the MFT Stamps slimline challenge with the theme "Feeling Fall".  Here is my contribution using stamps and dies that I have been wanting to use.

Sentiment:

Sending sunshine and happiness.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, die-cut a slimline card base and two background layers using Copic friendly ink.  Next, add ink blending using ink pads and blending brushes onto the white background panel.  Also, stamp layered trees onto the background panel, using Autumn ink colors.  Then, stamp the sentiment, girl and elements.  Next, color in the girl, fence and birds and then die-cut those.  Finally, layered it all onto the slimline card base, to finish. 

The slimline card base for this project:  Cut 7" x 8 1/2" and score at 3 1/2"

Here is another look.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Slimline Starter, Slimline Slide-In, Deluxe White Slimline Envelope, Sunflower Sweetheart stamps, Sunflower Sweetheart die-namics, Wonderful Woods, Candied Yam prestige card stock, premium dye ink cubes in candied yam, lemon drop, vintage timber, jalapeno popper, Moroccan spice, summer splash and prickly pear, Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Copic markers E11, E02, E00, E30, E81, E42, YR02, YR14, YR27, G07, G12, YR12, Y08, BG45, B00, E35, E13, E31, E43; ink blending brushes, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, Gelly Roll pen.

MFT Stamps Slimline Challenge ~ Feeling Fall 8/2021

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Paper piecing technique ~ coffee or tea mug card tutorial

One way to accent a coffee or tea card is by using the paper piecing technique.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a coffee or tea themed mug card using this technique.

Sentiment:  Thank you, friend.

Adding color to stamping using the paper piecing technique makes for easy card making.  I used it for the coffee or tag mug along with pretty patterned paper.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this card.  To begin, stamp the background onto color cardstock and then trim or die-cut it to fit your card front section.  Next, stamp and trim a sentiment accent plus a die-cut thank you sentiment.  Then, stamp the mug once onto patterned paper and then stamp the lid onto white cardstock.  Next, fussy cut (cut out) the mug and lid and adhere the lid to the mug.  Also, stamp and fussy cut two bees to match the yellow and black card colors.  Finally, layer it all onto the card base, 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. Love & Bee Loved, Love & Wisdom Background, Say It Big {coordinating dies}, Blessed & Happy Everything, Spring Coffee, Pink Lemonade {paper pack}

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, My Creative Time cute card dies, Gina K. Designs connect glue, scissors, Copic markers YR14, Y06, YG0000, 110. 

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.

This is included in:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Add A Sentiment

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Tropical Ocean Card ~ MFT Slimline Challenge ~ Feeling Beachy

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card has a tropical beach theme.  I am participating in the MFT Stamps slimline challenge with the theme "Feeling Beachy".

Sentiment:

In high tide or low tide, I'm here for you.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, stamp the sentiment plus all of the animals and accessories.  Then, color them in.  I used Copic markers.  Next, die-cut all of them or fussy cut.  Also, die-cut the background layers, the waves and a shoreline.  On the scene layer, stencil using ink blending to make a sky with clouds.  Finally, adhere all of the sea life and elements into the slimline card front. 

The slimline card base for this project:  Cut 7" x 8 1/2" and score at 3 1/2"

Here is another look.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Slimline Starter, Slimline Slide-In, Slimline Ocean Motion, Stitched Slimline Snow Drift, Slimline Cloud Edges Stencil, Deluxe White Slimline Envelope, Mermazing stamps, Mermazing die-namics, Partners In Adventure stamps and Partners In Adventure Die-namics, Sweet Tooth pigment ink pad, Sweet Safari stamps, Sweet Safari die-namics, card stock in Sno Cone and Chantilly Cream; Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Copic markers N3, N1, G12, YG11, YR12, Y17, Y08, R21, E02, E13, G000, V0000, V20, V22, V000; Ranger distress oxide ink pads in broken china and fossilized amber, flat and foam double-sided tape.

MFT Stamps Slimline Challenge ~ Feeling Beachy 7/2021

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Gaylynn

New home houses slimline card ~ MFT Camp Create 2021 Day 4

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today is Day 4 of the MFT Camp Create 2021 and I am participating in the camp projects.  For today, the theme background bonanza.  This was easy to do but it was a little time consuming cutting and placing all of the tiny houses.  The best part is that this card requires no coloring.  I love how it turned out.

Sentiment:
Congratulations on your new home.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, die-cut the slimline card base and all of the slimline layers.  Next, using different color cardstock and patterned paper, die-cut little houses and trees.  Then, stamp and trim the sentiment.  Next, layer the green grass slopes over the blue background layer, staggering them.  Finally, to finish, adhere with glue all assorted tiny houses along the slopes.

Here is another look.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Supplies:  My Favorite Things My Neighborhood, Tiny Houses, Right At Home, Slimline Starter, Slimline Slide In, Stitched Slimline Snow Drift, Poppin' Polka Dots 6x6 paper pad, card stock in Sno Cone, Prickly Pear, Lemon Chiffon, Jalapeno Popper, Tropical Teal; Extreme black hybrid ink pad.

Also, Mini Misti, foam double-sided tape, tweezers, Gina K. Designs connect glue.

2021 MFT Camp Create ~ Day 4 Background Bonanza

Please visit the My Favorite Things blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Emboss Resist Watercolor Card ~ MFT Camp Create 2021 Day 3

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today is Day 3 of the MFT Camp Create 2021 and I am participating in the camp projects.  For today, the theme is emboss resist.  Along with other techniques, this is one of my favorite ways to watercolor.  Here is my watercolor trees card using emboss resist.

Sentiment:  Thinking of you.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, stamp onto the smooth side of watercolor paper using embossing ink.  Then, heat emboss the trees in white or your choice of color.  Also, heat emboss the sentiment in black.  Next, add watercolor in two shades over the tree panel.  This technique uses the emboss resist, showing the trees on a slope.  Heat set the watercolor.  Finally, add the layers to assemble the card.

Here is another look.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Wonderful Woods and Elegant Rectangle STAX die-namics.

Also, Sakura Koi watercolor, white and black embossing powder, powder tool, heat tool, watercolor brush, Original Misti, Ranger plastic craft mat, foam double-sided tape, Wow embossing pad.

2021 MFT Camp Create ~ Day 3 Emboss Resist

Please visit the My Favorite Things blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Poppy Flowers Watercolor Card ~ MFT Camp Create 2021 Day 2

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  I am participating in the camp projects.  For today, the theme is wonderful watercolor.  Here is my poppy flower-themed watercolor card.

Sentiment:  Hey

For this card, I used a wet on wet watercolor technique over the gold embossed poppy flowers.  This was a joy to make because I love to watercolor the look of loose watercolor.  For the background, I used a flag die-cut and I used red for the card base.  To lighten it up, I choose gold accents.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Wild Poppies stamps, Wild Poppies die-namics, Hip Hip Hooray die-namics, Hey die-namics, Gold Shine card stock, Red Hot heavyweight card stock.

Also, score tape, foam double-sided tape, Gina K. Designs connect glue, Altenew watercolor half pans, Nuvo crystal drops bright gold, Wow embossing pad, Ranger gold embossing powder, heat tool.

MFT Camp Create ~ Day 2 Wonderful Watercolor

Please visit the My Favorite Things blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Mermaid Summer Shaker Card Tutorial ~ MFT Camp Create 2021 Day 1

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  For today, the theme is shaker projects.  Here is my Summer themed mermaid shaker card.

Sentiment:

Sending you oceans of love.

This card was made in a clean and simple style or CAS.  I wanted the mermaid to be the focus over the circle shaker element on the card.  I love the tropical icons in the stamps and dies.  I chose blue and clear sparkle sequins inside of the shaker to mimic the ocean. 

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Sno Cone heavyweight card stock, extreme black hybrid ink pad, rainbow garden A2 envelope, mermazing stamps, mermazing die-namics, braided border die-namics, A2 stitched rectangle STAX Set 2 and A2 double stitched rectangle die-naimics, A2 stitched circle STAX die-namics, glue.

Also, flat double-sided ATG tape, and foam double-sided tape, blue sequins, clear cardstock, Neenah 110 lb cover solar white cardstock, Neenah 80 lb white cardstock, die-cutting machine, craft scissors, tweezers, paper trimmer, desk craft & cutting mat, stamp storage pockets, magnetic die storage sheets, scoring board, bone folder, Copic markers BV01, BV0000, RV95, V000, RV93, E70, E00, R01, E13, E18, 0, E23.

Please visit the My Favorite Things blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Layer it up ~ gold embossed rose card tutorial

 For added card dimension, layer it up.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to add texture and layers to this rose and gold embossed card.

Sentiment:  Have a beautiful day.

I used a bit of gold wet embossing for the background stenciling.  Layer it up with a background panel, embossing, a sentiment panel and added rose sections.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this card and to layer it up.  To begin, make a background panel by adding gold wet embossing using a stencil.  Next, stamp the flower sections, the sentiment frame and the sentiment onto white cardstock.  Then, color the rose flower and the leaves.  I used Copic markers with Copic friendly ink.  Once, colored in, fussy cut (cut out) the flower pieces and the sentiment panel.  Once dry, adhere the embossed panel over the teal card base. Finally, using double-sided foam tape, layer the sentiment panel and the flower sections over the embossed layer, 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. June Rose, Possible Not Easy and Polka Dot Stencil

Also, original Misti, foam and flat double-sided tape, spatula, Dreamweaver gold embossing paste, Ranger plastic craft mat, Gelly Roll white pen, scissors, My Favorite Things tropical teal premium dye ink pad & cardstock, extreme black hybrid ink pad and A2 double stitched rectangle STAX die-namics; Copic markers BG13, BG32, BG11, Y08, Y00, Y17, E21, N9.

 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.

This project is included in the
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Out With the Old and In With The New
(old embossing paste ~ new stencil and rose stamps)

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn