Fishing Reels Masculine Pun Card + Patterned Paper

 Hey, everyone.  Making cards for guys is easier with patterned paper layers and stamping.  I paired the two for this flat pun card for almost any occasion.

Sentiment:  Have a reel-y great day!

We are so sorry heartfelt support card.

 Greetings.  Some cards are difficult to make because sometimes there are no words in difficult times.  This is an idea of a simply stamped card with a heartfelt sentiment.

Sentiment:
There is no good card for this.  We are so sorry.

Technique ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop July 2024

Hello! Welcome to the July 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is Technique.  I am showing two cards with eclipse stenciling.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

Silhouette Cat Card ~ Silver Metallic Stamping

 Today, I am featuring this silhouette cat card using silver metallic stamping over at Unity Stamp Co.  The cat stamp looks more intense on the black cardstock.

Sentiment:
May your day be as wonderful as you are.

I paired the dark stamped panel with a bright lime green background frame for extra pop.

Masculine guy card with torn edges

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a way to make a masculine guy card with torn edges.  This was also hand stamped to create the border accent.

Sentiment:  Hey Stud.

The sentiment can be changed out to work with other occasions like Father's Day, birthdays and more.  This was made to work for a spouse.

Bride & Groom wedding card & blended topper.

Sending wedding congratulations can be made easily with simple stamping and color.  This bride and groom card includes a top border made from soft ink blending.

I used pastel colors on this one.

Mixed media style sympathy bouquet card

For today, I am sharing a mixed media style sympathy bouquet card.  
This one features stamping, stenciling, ink blending and more.

Sentiment:

I see their love in every little detail of your strength.

What's up Chick? Quick and easy ink blending card.

This is a fun card for friendship.  I made this in a flash with stamping and some ink blending layers.  

Sentiment:  What's up chick?

Uplifting and inspirational girl tag card

How about a quick and easy tag card?  This is super sweet and can be made in no time.  This sweet girl Unity Stamp Co. stamp is designed by the talented Phyllis Harris Designs and was inspired by her book I See You Wind.

Sentiment:

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.

Uplifting daisy card ~ circles for color

 This is a super fun and easy way to add color to your stamping.  Use circles!

Sentiment:

There is only one choice when you are down and that is to rise back up.

Sympathy cross card & script background

 Hi there.  Today's project is a support or sympathy cross card & script background.  I used a mix of Copic markers for color plus white heat embossing for the background.

Sentiment:
In your own time and way, I'm here.

This is a heartfelt greeting with inspirational words for comfort.

Simple Santa Holiday Snowflake Card

 It is never too early to make holiday greeting cards.  This simple Santa snowflake card was made with rubber stamping, coloring and a layered embellishment.  This is a fun project to chip away at those handmade Christmas cards.  This project is also up on the Unity Stamp Co. blog today.

For coloring, I used Copic markers, but any coloring medium works just fine.  I love the fun sentiment in this stamp set.

Technique ~ September 2023 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The September 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Technique".  My technique is background stenciling.  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.

This is a look at my set of cards for September.

My projects show two ways to add a background frame along with ink blending.

Layered Tea Bag Card for Tea Lovers

 Today for Unity Stamp Company, I made a layered tea bag card for tea lovers with stamped tea bags in a CAS clean and simple design. 

Sentiments:
Drink me
Gimme the tea

Positivitea

I like the fun pun sentiments that this stamp set includes.  This was quick and easy to make.

Best Teacher Ever School Card ~ Instagram Hop

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The August 2023 Unity Stamp Company Instagram Hop is happening now.  Check out all of the wonderful project inspiration.  You can find me on Insta @neatnook as well as @unitystampco and all of the other hoppers noted there.

Sentiment:
Best teacher ever

I hope that you hop on over to Instagram to leave us some love and comments.  Then, go see all of the fabulous projects.

Flat card & envelope with simple stamping ~ Dog

   Today for Unity Stamp Company, I made a flat card & envelope with simple stamping.  This set features an adorable puppy dog and paw prints.

Sentiment:  Love is a four letter word.

I kept this simple and flat for easy mailing.  The stamp layering helped.

House themed card with Copic coloring.

 Hello.  Sometimes you need cards for those who live far away.  This home stamp is perfect for that and also for house warming occasions, just by switching up the sentiments.

Sentiment:

I may not be with you, but I am always here for you.

For this simple card, I added flat layers and heart accents.

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.

Sun ray bunnies Easter one layer flat card.

 Sometimes you just want a simple one layer flat card that still makes an impact.  This Easter card was accented with a sun ray background using a blend of colors.

Sentiment:

Bunny kisses & Easter wishes.

This one layer card was made simple and bright with a touch of coloring and stenciling over the stamping.

May Bell or Lily Of The Valley Flowers ~ Love Card

    Hey there.  Here is a may bell flower or Lili of the valley card, perfect for Valentin's Day or most love themes.  I paired the florals with the hearts and the sentiment.

Sentiment:

If I knew what love is.... it's because of you.