Broken Heart ~ Day 3 My Creative Time Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 119th Edition release and sale is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 3 sneak peeks.  

Sentiment:

It's hard to find the right words.

This is for those times for sending words of support.  It works for sympathy, loss, breakup, get well and more.

Encouragement card with paper layers and Copic markers.

Today, I am sharing an encouragement card featuring a girl and beautiful sentiments.  I used paper layers and Copic markers for this.

Sentiment:
Believe.  Believe in your strength.  I do.

For this girl card, I placed the stamping so that it would fit into the oval frame.  For stamping, use ink for use with alcohol markers.  I then added layers of Copic colors, alternating from light to dark shades and back again.  I do this over and over for each section of the stamping.  I chose red and mint colors for the the framing and the background.  The heart is folded upward for a 3D look.  This design is a great way to spotlight the card focus.

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. Patience With Yourself; Ranger archival ink, Copic markers BG10, BG32, G0000, R20, 0, E13, E11, E18, E15; My Creative Time dies, foam tape, twine, heart punch.

Have a lovely day.

Gaylynn

Strawberries and flowers encouragement card with tulle.

This card is great for support or encouragement.  I wanted it to to be uplifting and to look bright and cheerful.

Sentiment:
Even when  you feel angry, tiered, sad, don't give up.
So many people love you.

This card was made by fussy cutting background stamping and making a top card frame from it.  The stamping was heat embossed.  Colored pencils were used along with a touch of Copic marker for the strawberries.  I added red tulle for the center.

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. Strawberry Fields and Don't Give Up; VersaMark ink, Prismacolor colored pencils, Gamsol, blending stump, Copic marker R27, foam tape, gold embossing powder, heat tool, red tulle.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Distress ink watercolor + glitter flower card.

For today's Watercolor Wednesday, I am sharing a glitter flower card using distress ink watercolor.

Sentiment:  Holding you in my thoughts and hoping you are doing OK.

For this card, I made a color palette from distress ink.  I used one reinker and four distress ink pads for distress ink watercolor.  I love how it turned out.  With the addition of the glitter, this card sparkles beautifully.

The full article and tutorial are up on the Unity blog.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Distress Ink Watercolor + Glitter Flower Card

By Gaylynn Martling for Unity’s Watercolor Wednesday
(See also the video tutorial for this project.)
Begin by pre-stamping onto watercolor paper with waterproof ink.
Mist water onto a craft mat if you are mixing from reinker drops.
If using distress ink pads, add ink directly to a dry craft mat.  Then mix with water and a brush, one color at a time.
Pick up color by mixing a wet brush with ink to desired hue.  Apply color from light to dark.
Heat set between colors and layers.
I added two shades of each color for the flower and for the leaves.
For the darker layer, carefully apply color to the flower and the leaf creases, one color at a time.
Repeat the process for the leaves, drying between each color and layer.  Add a background color layer.
Dab tiny dots of glue for glitter.  Pour glitter over the glue areas and then tap away excess.  Dry and then assemble the card. 

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. My Sympathies; Ranger watercolor paper, archival ink, distress reinker in abandoned coral, distress ink pads in forest moss, bundled sage, spun sugar and tumbled glass; My Creative Time rectangular dies, MSC gold glitter, glue, heat tool.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.
Also, you can find my other watercolor features at Unity's Watercolor Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Deco Foil Transfer Gel + Stenciling + Watercolor Card

For Watercolor Wednesday, I am sharing a floral card using deco foil transfer gel, a stencil, foiling and watercolor.   I used a laminating machine for this technique.

Sentiment:
If you are outgrowing who you've been, you're right on schedule.

This is an encouragement and inspirational floral card with touches of gold foil and with dimensional watercolor accents.

The full article and tutorial are up on the Unity blog.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Deco Foil Transfer Gel + Stenciling + Watercolor Card
By Gaylynn Martling for Unity’s Watercolor Wednesday
(See also the video tutorial for this project.)
Stamp with waterproof ink onto watercolor paper.  Tape the stencil over the stamping.  Preheat a laminator.
With a spatula, evenly apply deco foil transfer gel where you want the foiling.
Remove and clean the stencil and spatula immediately.
Allow gel dry time.  Then, place the deco foil over the stamping (pretty side up).
Carefully feed the stamping with the foil sheet through a preheated laminator.
(With my laminator, foiling works better without a carrier sheet, but may work perfectly with yours.)
Cool the foiling.  Then carefully peel away the foil sheet.
Prepare your watercolor palette.
Add flower dimension by using a damp brush and apply the darkest color near the folds and creases.  Skip every other petal and then come back to those.
With a damp brush, blend out a little of the color for each petal.  Repeat for all sections.  Heat set.
Finally, layer everything and add embellishments to finish.

Here is a closer look.

Linked up:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Have A Heart

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Friendship Blooms by Gina K. Designs, gold iCraft deco foil and clear deco foil transfer gel; My Favorite Things stencil and die-namics, Altenew watercolor half pans, YourStory laminator, Ranger watercolor paper and archival ink; painter's tape, spatula, watercolor brushes, My Creative Time dies and heat tool.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.
Also, you can find my other watercolor features at Unity's Watercolor Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Flower jar encouragement card ~ amazing, brave, strong.

Here is a floral card, perfect for encouragement or support.

Sentiment:  You are amazing, you are brave, you are strong.

I love flowers in a jar.  These could be cotton buds, but I added color to them anyway.  For the frame accents, I used a masking technique along with distress ink to blend accent edges.  The flowers and the jar were shaded with Copics.

See the complete quick video tutorial:

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a closer look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Difficult Roads, Ranger distress ink pad, My Creative Time and Winnie and Walter dies, twine and Copic markers Y21, G21, BG10, B01, BG53, C3, C1, B06, B14.

Watercolor Flowers and Background Accents Card

For Watercolor Wednesday on the Unity blog, here are watercolor flowers against background accents.

Sentiment:  Be strong & He will strengthen your heart.  Psalm 31:24

For this card, I stamped onto watercolor paper and then die-cut the panels.  I use watercolor pencils for the flowers and the background.  Everything was layered to finish.

The full article and tutorial are up on the Unity blog.

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

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. I Am With You October 2018 Sentiment Kit; Ranger archival ink and watercolor paper, paint brushes, heat tool and My Creative Time dies.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.
Also, you can find my other watercolor features at Unity's Watercolor Wednesday.

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Thoughts & Prayers Card ~ MCT Thoughtful Tuesday

Today, on the MCT blog, we are sharing Thoughtful Tuesday projects.
I am sharing a heartfelt card to have on hand for those times when someone needs a hug.
I included poppy flowers and a butterfly.

Sentiment:  You're in my thoughts & prayers.

This card was created as we remember both of our mothers.
It has been over one year since their passing and just six months apart.
They both loved to send and receive cards like this.

For this, I used MCT stamps and dies.  Watercolor was used on the flowers, the butterfly and the background.  I love the soft look of it.

MCT products used:

A Beautiful Day
Stitched Square Dies Inside & Out

Fun Stitched Edges

Here is a closer look:

Supplies:  MCT stamps and dies (listed above); Ranger Archival ink and watercolor paper; Altenew watercolor and Pop Dots.

Be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more inspiration.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Sweet support or sympathy card and tutorial.

Sometimes it is hard to find words for loss, support or encouragement.  This is a sweet card to show that you care.

Sentiment:  I am here for you.

This sweet girl is by Phyllis Harris and she is colored with Copic markers and then die-cut.  The background was made from using a die-cut as a stencil.  It is super easy to do and stretches your dies for a different look.

If you see particular cards, tags etc. that you would like to purchase, feel free to comment or contact me with the name or item number, to see if it is still available.  I have some cards for sale on my website.  However, you will see the most recent ones here on my blog or on my facebook page.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Feeling Sad, Feeling Sorry; My Creative Time and Sizzix Tim Holtz dies, Copic markers YR00, E11, E13, E00, R20, G0000, W1, BG10, R11, G21, 0; StazOn Cotton White ink.

I hope you enjoyed today's card.  

Have a sweet day.

Encouragement flowers and hearts.

Sometimes, a pretty handmade card showing support for a friend or family member is perfect to brighten their day.

Sentiment:  Life can be tough darling, but so are you.

This card was made using background script stamping as well as repeat stamping of the flowers.

I just love the tiny flower and thought it would look nice as a garden scene.

Here is a quick video on how I made the card and the background.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsbtq

I added hearts and twine in the coordinating colors of red and teal.

Here is the card a little closer.

Link Up:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Something New

(new stamps and dies)

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. So Very Grateful & Hug kits, MFT ink and dies, punch, twine and Pretty Pink Posh droplets.

Have a great day.

No Rain, No Flowers Watercolor Card

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with these watercolor flowers.

Sentiment:  No rain, no flowers.

For a rain theme, I made a wet watercolor look with water droplets.

Using three soft watercolors, it has a rainbow look.

This card is great for encouragement, support or any time to lift spirits.

Here is a closer look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp of the Week No Rain No Flowers, Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels, MFT dies, Ranger archival ink, Pretty Pink Posh droplets and Canson watercolor paper.

Have a lovely day.

Trees Planted Inspirational Card

Here is another card to offer support or encouragement to lift someone's spirits.

Sentiment:

Sometimes when you're in a dark place, you think you've been buried, but actually you've been planted.

I kept the trees and colors light and bright to help lift up spirits.  These kinds of card are the most difficult to make, but good sentiments help for when you don't know what to say.  At least for me that is true.

Link Up:

Word Are Wednesday ~ Anything Goes #242-243

Supplies:  Unity stamps Planted, My Creative Time dies, Simon Says Stamp dies and Copic markers.

Have a great weekend.

Moving On Girl Inspirational Card

Here is a great card for anyone going though hardship who needs a little encouragement.

Sentiment:  Moving on is not about looking back, it's about taking a glance at yesterday and seeing how much you've grown since then.

And a picture during the watercolor process:

Supplies include Unity Aleaha Girl, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, MFT dies and pearls.

Thanks for visiting.

Drinking Card ~ Sip Faced

Here is a drinking themed celebration card meant to be funny and fun.

Sentiment:  Let's get sip faced.

This is going to be for a birthday, but it would work for any celebration.  I like the pun with the alcohol bottles ... wine, beer, liquor.

The background is heat embossed and Copic markers were used on the bottles and tag.  I balanced the top image with the bold bottom section by adding stamped washi stripes.

The Unity Stamp Co. Facebook Sketch Challenge is the inspiration for the layout.

Scrapping4FunChallenges ~ #60 Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Company Let's Get Sip Faced, In Circle Me and A Little Bit Washi; MFT die-namics, Copic markers and embossing powder.

Cheers!!

You are Strong Inspirational Mixed Media Card

I know of two very special people who need these words right now.

Sentiment:

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

This sentiment was huge and bold, so I paired it with a big and bold mixed media flower.

This will work for any loss, sympathy, divorce, get well or encouragement.

Link Ups:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

The Daily Marker 30 Day ~ Day 16

Supplies:  Unity Beautiful Elements Mixed Media Kit 1 by Jo-Ja and Strong is the Only Choice; MFT die-namics, Fabercastell Gelatos and embossing powder.

Thanks for stopping by.