We miss you bird themed pun card

 Hey there.  Make a small stamp or image shine using a circle cut-out from patterned paper.  This is the cutest bird who is sure to bring smiles.  Let him stand out all on his own.

Sentiment:  We flockin' miss you!

Monochromatic colored pencils cat card.

 Hi there!  Here is an easy and cute cat card using monochromatic colored pencils on kraft cardstock.  This is also up on the Unity Stamp Co. blog today.  For this project, I chose the tones of tan, gold, gray and white.

Sentiment:
If cats could send a card... they wouldn't.

The stamp combination makes me laugh.  I think the sentiment is the best part of this card.  haha

Cat themed get well or surprise card

Hi there!  Here is a super cute monochromatic cat themed card.  This is great for surprises or get well occasions.  It was made simple with a bit of Copic marker coloring and patterned paper.

Sentiment:

Didn't see that coming.
You good?

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?

Sketch ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop February 2024

 It is February already.  I hope you are being creative in the new year.
The February 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is a "Sketch".  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.

I made three different cards with the sketch inspiration this month.

Chicken wire background stamping accents + Copics

 Hello.  Today, I am sharing a funny birthday card featuring a colorful chicken and chicken wire background stamping.

The stamping and coloring were combined easily for this simple card.

Snarky frog grassy scene card

Hi there.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a funny and snarky frog grassy scene card.  I paired two kits that work perfectly together for a great card for a guy or gal.

Sentiment:
I made this card with large font so old farts like you could read it.

For interest, I added a grassy scene and a bit of stenciling for this guy.  This project requires no coloring.

Front and Center Card Making - thinking of you

 For today, I am sharing front and center card making with a thinking of you theme.  This step-by-step process incorporates stamping on the inside and outside of the greeting card.  This is up on the Unity blog today.

Sentiment:

Front:  You're in my thoughts today.
Inside:  I would have just texted you, but I wanted to make a card.

I love the combination options using the front and center stamp sets, especially for inside sayings in cards.  However, almost any stamps that you have on hand can be incorporated inside or outside of your greeting cards.

Layered Cake Builder Stamping ~ Snarky

 Hi there.  For today on the Unity blog, I am sharing snarky layered cake builder stamping.  This was made using stamping and layers of ink color along with patterned paper pieces.

Sentiment:
Happy birthday!  Let me guess... 29?  Again.

Let me guess... You know someone who would enjoy this card, right??  Well, I sure do.

Interactive pop-up card technique ~ bird theme

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing an interactive pop-up card technique featuring a fun bird on the inside and on the outside.

Sentiment:  
Oh hello!  Miss you like crazy.

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

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Almost any pop-up element cut-out can be used with many different stamps to create a similar interactive pop-up feature inside of a greeting card.

Masculine card stamping and layering ~ tutorial

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing masculine card stamping and layering using a mix of stamps and techniques.  This is great for Father's Day, birthday or any time.

Sentiment:
You're the best tool in the box.

For this card, I added masculine card stamping and layering along with heat embossing and ink blending.

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

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Masculine birthday card with stamping & watercolor.

 Today, I am sharing a masculine style birthday card with added watercolor.  This was fun to make for the ones who appreciate a little humor and sarcasm.

Sentiment:

Happy birthday

(to the guy with the badass beard)

This is great for the men in our lives, especially for the ones who sport a beard.  I kept this simple and with neutral colors.

3 Cool chicken cards using Copic markers

 Here are a set of three fun chicken themed friendship cards.  These were all framed in a similar way but different chickens and sentiments were used.

These are great for any time of the year for friendship and family.  I left them simple to allow the chickens to be the star of the show.

You're jaw-some shark pun card with stenciling and masking.

     We are celebrating Angela's birthday week over at Unity Stamp Company.  Here is another peek using some of the offerings over at Unity.  This fun card with sharks is great for birthdays with a fun pun twist.

Sentiment:

You're jaw-some!
Have a killer birthday!

For this card, I filled the whole card front with tropical scene building for the sharks, the ocean and the sky.  This is is a one layer card with a clean look to it.

Interactive wobble pun card + background stamping techniques

  Hello.  Interactive wobble card making adds a surprise element for the recipient.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing this super fun technique which is always well received.

Sentiment:  Hope your birthday is loads of fun.  Rinse.  Spin.  Drain.

Here, I made a cute interactive wobble pun card with a washing machine element along with a coordinating stamped background.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Wine tag or gift tag ideas tutorial ~ Snarky Edition

  Hi there.  For today, I am sharing two gift tag ideas.  One is a wine tag and the other is a favor tag or for other gift-giving.

Sentiment:

Life update:  Still a mess.

Here are tips for wine and gift tag ideas.  First, die-cut or trim the background and stamp layers.  Next, stamp onto the top panels.  Then, color in the stamping to coordinate with the packaging or gift colors.  Also, adhere the coordinating panels for each tag.  Next, score the longer panel for wine bottle placement.  Also, hole punch or die-cut a circle on one end of the long panel.  Then, for the favor tag, tie the smaller tag in place with twine or ribbon.  Use the wine tag when you are ready for a hostess gift or party event.

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

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Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Still A Mess; My Creative Time Tall Frame Die Layers, Scalloped Stitched Rectangular Dies, Scallop Tall Frame Dies and More Stitched Circles; MSC scoring board, bone folder, cardstock, double-sided flat and foam tape, Copic markers R37, R02, R32, E13, E11, YR00, Y11, YR23, B0000.

Thank you for visiting.

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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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

Merry Christmas! Fun multiple layer gift tags for many occasions.

For today, I am showing a way to make multiple-layer gift tags using stamping and patterned paper.  Tags like these can be made for most occasions, using many sentiment stamps.

These funny sentiments were fun to work with.  The process involves assembling the tags in layers with stamping and papers of choice.  This can be used as a gift tag, a card accent or as a wine tag.  See below for details and a video tutorial.

Here are helpful tips for creating these multiple layer gift tags.  To begin, pre-stamp your sentiments of choice, leaving room for trimming and die-cutting.  Also, pre-cut all of the tag layers and the cording.  Next, adhere glitter paper accents and the sentiment pieces.  Then position the patterned paper layers.  If you want to keep the layers offset, add a bit of double-sided adhesive on layers.  Finally, add twine, cording or ribbon to the top of each tag to finish.
The assembly process is made easier by stamping, cutting and adhering in multiples.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Spoiler Alert {December 2019 Sentiment Kit} and Cozy Christmas {paper pack}; black hybrid ink; MFT tag dies, hemp cord thread, hole punch, flat double-sided tape ATG, foam tape, gold glitter cardstock, color cardstock, paper trimmer, die-cutting machine, stamp storage pockets, magnetic die storage sheets, glue, Neenah 80 lb solar white cardstock, desk craft & cutting mat, craft scissors, tweezers, new Misti stamping tool, assorted wrapping paper.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Funny farm animals set of cards with colored pencil.

Today I am sharing a set of coordinating cards with a farm animal theme.

Sentiments:
Hello.
Hello from the funny farm.
Hope your birthday is unforgettable.

These are simple and fun to make.  The animals and the sentiment were stamped and added to the panels in slightly different ways.  White colored pencil was used to lighten some of the areas to make the animals pop more against the kraft color paper. 

I chose to use different sentiments for each.  Trim was used from leftover pieces.  The edges were lightly shaded with distress oxide ink.  I kept them monochromatic for a natural look.

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

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Here are more photos of this project.

I love the fun sentiments included in the kit.

For gift giving, I included kraft color envelopes to match each card.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Funny Farm; Neenah desert storm cardstock, white Prismacolor colored pencil; My Creative Time dies, leftover trimmings, distress oxide ink in vintage photo, makeup brush and foam tape.

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Thanks for visiting.  Have a lovely day.

Gaylynn

Floral watercolor gift card holder ~ MCT Gift Card Giving

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing gift card projects for the theme "Gift Card Giving".

Sentiment:  Hurry open me!  The suspense is killing me!

This gift card wrap was die-cut and then splattered with pink and gray watercolor.  The sentiment and the flowers were heat embossed in silver.  Watercolor was added and then the flowers were die-cut for accents.  I wanted this to have a soft feminine look to it.  It shines so much better in person.  This could be for most any occasion and can contain a gift card, small flat treat, game tickets or just a note.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Pretty Gift Card Holder Die, Amazing and Signed Sealed and Delivered; Altenew watercolor half pans, silver, VersaMark, Ranger watercolor paper; silver embossing powder, heat tool, Original Misti.

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

Have a great day.

Gaylynn