Layered watercolor flowers and bees card

 Take a look at this layered watercolor flowers and bees card.  I used watercolor layers and paper frame layers to build this up.

Sentiment:  You're the bee's knees.

Let the water do the work for you.

Dancing mouse birthday card & watercolor

 How about a dancing mouse birthday card?  I gave her watercolor, sprinkles and a party banner to celebrate.

Sentiment:

May your birthday be full of tiny delights!

This one has a feminine look to it for gals, daughters, friendship, sisters and family.

Hey Girl friendship car card ~ Uniquely Unity stamps

 This card is fun, featuring a car and girls on an adventure.  This stamp scene is part of the Uniquely Unity monthly membership stamp set for May 2024 called Wind In Your Hair.

Sentiment:  Hey Girl

This can made for most any occasion just by switching out the sentiment.

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.

Sweet girl greeting card scene with Copic markers

  Hi everyone.  Today's project is a sweet girl greeting card scene.  I used Copic markers for coloring plus patterned paper for the background.

Sentiment:

Be still for a moment, the world will wait.

I think this is good advice.  This Unity stamp was created by artist Phyllis Harris.

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.

Friendship Christmas Wine Bottle Gift Tag

  Hi everyone.  Today, I am featuring wine bottle gift tag making.  This one is friendship and Christmas themed.

The wine tag can be made using almost any theme or stamping.

Build A Scene ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop October 2023

  Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  The October 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Build A Scene".  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 decided to include two Christmas and winter cards with different scenes.

Embossed Circle Accents + Copic Coloring ~ Girl Card

 Hi friends.  Today, I am here sharing a sweet card that is also up on the Unity blog today.  It features embossed circle accents, die-cutting and Copic marker coloring.

Sentiment:

We love you so much.

The circles were included to add to the whimsical look of this stamped scene.

Celebrate You ~ Day 3 MCT 121st Edition Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 121st Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 3 sneak peeks.  Here is a sweet celebration card, great for a birthday, baby, shower or girly occasion.

Sentiment:

On this day, a star was born!

I used soft colors in pink, yellow and peach for the accents and popped up the ice cream cup or cupcake element.

Emboss resist with Brusho watercolor + Copic markers

  Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a watercolor birthday card using emboss resist with Brusho watercolor plus added Copic coloring.

Sentiment:  Hip Hip Hooray

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

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This is a vibrant celebration card, perfect for birthdays and more.  The emboss resist with Brusho watercolor really pops.

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.

Ink blending, masking & Copics Summer beach card tutorial.

 Today, I am sharing a Summer beach card featuring a girl in a tropical scene.  I used a mix of distress ink, Copic markers and masking for the scene building.

Sentiment:  Wishing you sunshine & happiness.

Helpful tips:

To create this beach scene, begin by stamping the beach girl scene and the sentiment onto cardstock.  Also, trim or die-cut the beach panel to fit the card base.  Next, add a touch of Copic coloring to the girl and the shells.  Then, mask the background, one section at a time, for distress ink blending.  Use lots of color layers for a richer look.  Move the masking to continue the process onto the sections of the beach where the color changes.  Finally, layer the panel onto the card base with added gems, to finish.

Here is another look.

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

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 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. All Sunshine & Happy. 

Also, foam double-sided tape, distress ink pads in antique linen, tattered rose, squeezed lemonade, tumbled glass and speckled egg; Copic markers E87, E43, E70, YR30, YR82, R01, RV34, RV95; ink blending brush, Post-It tape, adhesive dots, MFT elegant rectangle STAX die-namics, cardstock. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

Stamp, stencil & glitter peonies ~ Slimline card tutorial

Today, I am sharing coordinating stamps and stenciling for this slimline birthday card.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday

Helpful tips:

For this card, I used the peonies stamps set and the coordinating stencil to stamp and color the flowers.  To begin, stamp the flowers on smooth white cardstock.  Then, add color to them by using the stencil along with ink for blending.  Also, stencil the flower in order of the layering that you want, using different colors or mediums for each layer.  Next, once colored in, fussy cut (cut out) the flower.  Then, using the pre-cut slimline layers, assemble the slimline card with embellishments, to finish.

For this card, using MFT slimline die-cut layers:

Cut the card base 8 1/2" x 7", score at 3 1/2"

Here is another look.

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

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 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Birthday Blooms and Layering Peony Stencil. 

Also, Fiskars paper trimmer, scissors, original Misti, ink blending brushes, distress oxide ink worn lipstick, distress ink speckled egg and scattered straw, Ranger archival ink magenta hue, Gina K. Designs glitz glitter in bubblegum, spatula, MFT extreme black hybrid ink, pad, poppin' pink premium dye ink, cement gray and princess pink prestige cardstock, slimline slide-in and slimline starter die-namics; flat and foam double-sided tape. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

Whimsical stamped bee pun card & patterned paper ~ tutorial

 For this sweet pun card, I am mixing patterned paper and stamping.  I tried coordinating the sweet bees, flowers and sentiments to fit in with the background paper colors.  

Sentiment:
Bee you tiful You.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this pun card.  First, trim and score the card base and the layers.  Next, stamp the sentiment, the small flower and the bees close together onto white cardstock.  Then, cut the stamped panel smaller than the background.  Also, cut the patterned paper just shy of the size of the card base.  Next, color in the bees and the stamped flowers.  Optional, add a big YOU word or a die-cut accent.  Finally, layer the panels onto the card base, to finish.
 

Here is another look:

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

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Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Love & Bee Loved and Wild & Whimsy {paper pack}.

Also, cardstock, My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle STAX set 2 die-namics, in & out stitched rounded square STAX die-namics and miss you die-namics; Copic markers RV29, RV04, R32, RV11, BG49, B01, Y23, Y13, YG0000; Silhouette printable gold foil adhesive backed sheets, flat and foam double-sided tape, A2 envelope.

Thank you for visiting.  Have a beautiful day.
Gaylynn

Tulip Flowers Scene Girl ~ Easel Card Tutorial

 For Technique Time, I am showing a way to make an easel card that includes an outdoor scene.  In this tutorial, no dies are used.

Sentiment:  Hi.

An easel card technique is a great way to add interest and dimension to a handmade card.  It is interactive and is includes pretty scene building.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this easel card scene.  To begin, stamp the girl, the flowers and the sentiment.  Next, trim and score a card base and a mint color frame panel.  Then, trim a cloud panel and a bottom trim.  Also, add color to the girl and flowers and then fussy cut (cut out) the girl and the flowers.  I used a circle punch for the sentiment.  Next, add light ink blending in two colors onto the cloud panel using a cloud stencil.  Finally, adhere the scored green panel onto the card base and add the accent layers to finish the easel card.

A2 card base:  Cut 11" x 4 1/4" and score at 5 1/2".
Mint frame layer:  Cut 10 1/4" x 4" and score at 5 1/2" and 7 3/4".
Cloud layer:  Cut 5" x 3 3/4".
White front strip:  Cut 3 3/4" x 2 1/4".

Here is another look.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Begin Anew, Gotta Love Sentiments, Cloud and Wave Stencil.

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, Misti, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, distress oxide ink in cracked pistachio and fossilized amber; 1 1/4" paper punch, scoring board, bone folder, Copic markers E44, E33, E71, E11, Y21, RV29, RV11, BG18, BG15, BG32, BG10.

    Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Stencil blending + Copic markers book themed card tutorial

  For Technique Time on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I share stencil blending and Copic coloring for this book-themed card.

Sentiment:  Every chapter is the chance for a new beginning.

This card with the stencil blending on the text background works with many stamps, themes and occasions.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this stencil blending card background.  To begin, stamp the text background.  Then, trim or die-cut the stamping to fit onto your card base.  Next, using an ink blending brush or applicator, blend two colors of distress oxide ink around the sides of the text panel.  Also, stamp the girl and the sentiment using Copic friendly ink.  Then, trim the girl panel in a narrow shape to fit over the background.  Next, color in the girl with Copic markers.  Finally, layer everything and embellish it 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. Not The End Of Your Story, Small Details {background} and Clouds and Waves {stencil}.

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, Original Misti, adhesive pearls, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers, MFT extreme black ink, Ranger ink in magenta hue, distress oxide ink pads in wilted violet and worn lipstick; ink blending brush, lace, Copic markers V06, V04, V01, RV11, RV04, E15, E33, E11, YR00, Y26, W3.

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

Matching card and wine tag gift set tutorial

 For Technique Time on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I am sharing a friendship themed card and wine tag gift set.  These coordinate perfectly.

Sentiment:  Peace, love, wine.

This matching friendship card and wine tag set is great as a hostess gift set.  However, the gift tag can be placed on most any other gift

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card and wine tag set.  To begin, stamp a background panel, the girl and two sentiment tags.  Also, for the girl stamping, use Copic friendly ink.  Next, trim or die-cut tag layers and the background panel.  Then, add color to the girl.  Next, add twine cording to the tags.  Then, layer the background, the girl and one of the tags onto the card base.  Also, to finish, add the extra tag to a gift or a wine bottle for gift giving.

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

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Here is another look.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Charlotte {fashionista}, A Round Of Cocktails and You Can Do It.

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, heat tool, Original Misti, adhesive gems, cording, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers and tag frame dies (retired), MFT extreme black ink, Ranger ink in rose madder, black soot distress ink pad; Copic markers C1, C3, C5, W7, W5, E00, E71, E33, E13, E11, R02, RV29.

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

Puppy dog slimline card with Copic marker blending.

 This is a sweet puppy dog slimline card featuring pet-themed stamping.  I used stamping along with blends of Copic coloring, Unity paper and also die-cutting.

 Sentiment:  Sending puppy kisses.

Helpful tips:
Here are helpful tips for creating this puppy dog slimline card.  To begin, stamp the puppy and add the colors of choice.  I chose to use a blend of Copic markers to create a similar color scheme as one of the pups in the family.  Next, fussy cut (cut out) the dog stamping.  Then, trim or die-cut a slimline or tall card base and card layers.  Also, make dog bone-shaped cutouts or die-cuts using patterned paper and layers.  Finally, layer everything to finish.

This card base was cut 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and scored at 3 3/4" to coordinate with the MCT tall die-cut layers.

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

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Here is another look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Love Puppies and Pretty Polkas {paper pack}.
Also, My Creative Time Tall Frame Dies, Tall Paw Frame Dies and Doggies and Kitties; adhesive pearls, flat and foam double-sided tape, Copic markers C9, C7, C5, C3, E71, E18, E15, E13, E11, R02, R27.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Tropical beach seashells girl ~ embossing on kraft tutorial

 Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I show distress embossing on kraft color cardstock for this tropical beach girl card.  I also use Copic coloring for the girl.

Sentiment:  A day at the beach restores the soul.

The distress embossing on kraft color cardstock process provides rich colors for both the background and for the girl.  Kraft color cardstock helps to achieve the look.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card using distress embossing on kraft.  To begin, stamp the background and the sentiment onto a larger sheet of kraft color cardstock using light ink.  Also, keep the stamp in place and mark the paper placement.  Next, stamp the girl using Copic friendly ink.  Then, add two colors of distress ink blending onto the seashell stamping.  Next, place the background panel back into the Misti the same way as before, then stamp the shells again using embossing ink.  Then add white embossing powder and heat set.  Also, trim or die-cut the background to fit your card front.  I used waxed paper over the embossing prior to die-cutting.  For the girl, add Copic coloring and then fussy cut (cut out) the girl.  Finally, assemble the card layers, 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. She Sells Sea Shells {background} and Beach Girl.

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, heat tool, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers; Ranger archival ink in pale ochre and coffee plus distress oxide ink in walnut stain and broken china; white embossing powder, Original Misti, Wow embossing pad, MFT extreme black ink, Copic markers E13, E33, E11, E00, B05, BG15, B0000, BG32, B01, 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.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn