Sticky Notepad Holders ~ Christmas

Today for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing these festive and sweet sticky notepad holders.  The stamping adds to the charm of these little holiday gifts, hostess gifts or stocking stuffers.

These holders for sticky notes were easy to make with the added trimmed stamping.

Star Pillow Box ~ MCT 115th Edition Sneak Peeks Day 1

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 115th Edition release and the "Buy More Save More" sale is coming up on Wednesday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas

This little pillow style favor or treat box was made using the new and fabulous MCT dies.  The box base is made from one large die that is folded and attached with the included tabs built in.  The box was decorated with the beautiful Christmas sentiment layers along with the scalloped small bow die addition.  This box style fits tiny gifts or treats for stocking stuffers or almost any occasion.

Adding card dimension ~ winter wonderland trees tutorial

     Adding card dimension gives a 3-D effect and texture.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to build a winter scene using dimensional trees along with glitter accents.

Sentiment:  Happy Holidays.

Get pops of interest by adding card dimension with slopes and with trees.  Lifting panels with foam tape is a way to get the look.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Mouse tag card tutorial ~ very light stamping & watercolor shades

 Today, I am sharing a tag card featuring light stamping and watercolor.  The idea was a  vintage or storybook look for this tutorial.

Sentiment:  Sending hugs.

Helpful tips:

To create this look, begin by stamping with very light waterproof ink onto the smooth side of watercolor paper.  I used a stamp positioner to repeat the stamping a few times.  Next, add light watercolor to accent the stamping.  Once dry, die-cut the stamping to fit onto the card base.  To accent, add a sentiment, cording and Nuvo drops.  Finally, assemble the card layers, 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. Timerland Mouse and Here's A Hug {die}. 

Also, original Misti, Zig clean color real brush in 071, 045, 028, 036; paint brush, MFT natural hybrid ink pad and stitched traditional tag STAX die-namics; cording, Nuvo crystal drops in bright gold, Altenew palette mat, Ranger plastic craft mat & multi medium matte glue; Canson watercolor paper, stamp scrubbie, gold glitter cardstock, foam double-sided tape. 

 

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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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

 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

Cardinal bird glitter tag card ~ MCT Tag It Tuesday

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing tag projects for Tag It Tuesday on our blogs.  My card today features layers of tags as a backdrop for the cardinal bird.  I love adding tags for card making.

Sentiment:  Just a note.

This bright and cheerful card features tag layers as the background and a bird on a branch.  I used bright colors for the trim and tiny red hearts to match the sentiment.  A bit of glitter paper was added for sparkle.  This was fun to make.

Here is another look at the card.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Tall Tag Frame Dies, Tall Tag Frame Die Layers, I'm Rooting For You, Lucky Bird Die {revised}, Layered Banner Dies.

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, mini Misti, cardstock, cording, rose gold glitter cardstock, gold shimmer paper.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Graduation Card ~ MCT 48 Hour Flash Sale & Blog Hop

 Hello, it's Gaylynn here. Welcome to another My Creative Time "48 Hour Flash Sale" and blog hop. This sale is for 48 hours ONLY that is going on right NOW and will end on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at 7am PST. Use the code FLASH at checkout to get 20% off of your entire "in-stock" only purchase! Sale applies to in-stock items only! Start shopping HERE. For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:

Congrats. The best view comes after the hardest climb.

Today, I am sharing a tall or slimline style graduation card featuring the new quote bubble die set and the new inspirational stamp set.  Also, I made a grad hat using trimmings from one of the treat box dies.  I love that we get to mix and match things from MCT to make something totally different than what it was intended for.  Also, I used the congrats sentiment and the star from other kits in her line.  The cap tassel was made from gold cording.  I used hot glue to fasten the tassel under the star.  This was fun to put together and it is fitting for a guy or gal.

In addition to our sale, we are ALSO showcasing brand new stamps and dies! They are called “Quote Bubble Dies” and "Good Things Are Coming". They are available for purchase HERE.

Here is another look.

GIVEAWAY!

Leave your comments for a chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card to the "My Creative Time" store! Don't forget to leave a way for us to contact you "just in case" YOU are the LUCKY winner! Good Luck!

Don't forget to use the code FLASH at checkout to get 20% off of your entire "in-stock" only purchase!

Supplies:  My Creative Time Quote Bubble Dies, Good Things Are Coming, Big Word Dies, Tall Postage Frame Dies, Tall Frame Dies, Fancy Pillow Treat Box Die, Star Rosette Die; Gina K. Designs connect glue, hot glue gun, cardstock, black and gold glitter cardstock, gold cording, flat and foam double-sided tape, scoring board, paper trimmer, mini Misti.

Your next stop in the blog hop is Ginger's blog.

The entire hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Remember to leave comments along the way on the blog hop for MCT prize chances.
Thanks for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Variegated stenciling ~ purple tulips slimline card tutorial

 For today, I am sharing variegated stenciling using distress ink blending and glitz glitter gel.  It is said that purple tulips represent royalty, rebirth and elegance.  And so this is the inspiration for the purple and the shimmer for my slimline tulip card.

Sentiment:  It is a time to celebrate!

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating using variegated stenciling.  To begin, trim or die-cut a slimline card panel and accent layers.  Next, apply ink blending in coordinating shades using the tulip stencil over the card front panel.  Blend with one color at a time, blending between colors for the leaves and again for the tulip petals.  Then, add shimmer for the third stencil pattern with glitz glitter gel.  Also, remember to immediately clean all tools and surfaces where the gel was used.  Next, prepare small bow and sentiment accents.  Finally, layer everything, to finish. 

Here is another look:

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq 

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Layered Tulip Stencil and Hello Sweetheart Bouquet.

Also, Ranger plastic craft mat and distress ink pads in dusty concord, milled lavender, bundled sage, pine needles and shabby shutters; cardstock, ink blending brushes, Pink Fresh Studio slim diagonal stitched rectangles, My Creative Time bow dies, Gina K. Designs / Therm-o-Web glitter glitz gel in wild lilac; purple tape, paper trimmer.

Thank you for visiting.
Enjoy your day.

MCT 109th Edition Release & Blog Hop ~ Plants

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 109th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.  For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment: 

Can't wait to hang out again!

This shaker card was fun to make.  I layered a few cuts from the tag dies and stacked them with sequins inside to make an interactive shaker card.  A frame of gold glitter was added.  The layered potted plant was placed on the top layer along with the sentiment.  To finish, I added marker dots in coordinating colors of blue and yellow to accent the card colors.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

Leave your comments on each blog for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to the My Creative Time store. One lucky winner will be chosen and noted on the MCT blog! GOOD LUCK my friends! (Please don't forget to leave a way/email for MCT to contact you, if you were to be one of the lucky winners.) 

Here is a closer look at my card.

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: MAR2021 to receive a 15% discount off of your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, March 26, 2021, at midnight PST.

Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time I'm Rooting For You, Plant Dies, Tall Tag Frame Dies and Tall Tag Frame Die Layers; gold glitter paper, cardstock, Papertrey Ink clear cardstock, Ranger multi medium matte glue, flat and foam double-sided tape, sequins and Ranger jet black ink pad, Copic markers B05 and Y23.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Ginger's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting and hopping along. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn

Gift Card ~ MCT 107th Edition Sneak Peeks Day 3

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 107th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 3 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  LOVE

Here is a slimline or tall style love card that doubles as a gift card holder.  For this card, I used the new love die-cuts, the tall dies and layers plus the gift card helper dies.  The little notches are cut perfectly to fit a gift card almost anywhere on a card, tag or favor.  The possibilities are limitless.  This card is made for many occasions including Valentine's Day, anniversary, I love you, wedding or any love occasion.  I can also be for a guy or gal.

Card base cut 7 1/2" x 7 1/2"

Score at 3 3/4"

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!*** We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

***FREEBIE*** Starting this Friday, January 15, 2021, at 8am PST, we will be giving away this new die set “Gift Card Helper Dies”! This new die set will be given to the FIRST 25 shoppers for FREE! If you are one of the first 25 shoppers, this die set will automatically be added to your package/order. Once 25 shoppers come through, this die will be available for purchase! So, if you see this die available in the store, you were not one of the first 25 shoppers. No exceptions will be made. This freebie die is not part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

Here is another look.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Big Love Die, Gift Card Helper Dies, Tall Frame Dies and Tall Frame Die Layers; silver glitter cardstock, colored cardstock.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn

Tag Card ~ MCT 107th Edition Sneak Peek Day 1

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 107th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Thanks for being my gnomie.

This is a cute pun card featuring a fun gnome with hearts.  It would work for either a guy or gal, I think.  I love the punny sentiment with it.  The card would be great for Valentine's Day, anniversary, love occasion, thank you or just because.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!*** We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday and the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on the MCT blog! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it, or even Instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Here is another look.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Love You Lots, Square Tag Dies and Rectangle Frame Die Layers; glitter cardstock, cording, Copic markers E15, YR24, E13, E33, YR04, YR09, R08, W5, C1, C3, 0.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn

Birthday Wreath Glitter Embossed Card ~ MCT Birthday Palooza

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is birthday themed projects.  For today, I am sharing a sweet wreath style birthday card with added glitter embossed accents. 

Sentiment:  Birthday wishes.

This card sparkles with touches of glitz glitter and the wreath coordinates with it perfectly.

To make this, begin by stamping and die-cutting the wreath.  Next, color in the wreath stamping.  Also, trim or die-cut a background panel and then stamp the sentiment.  Next, make a bottom border out of patterned paper or by stencil embossing.  I added a touch of distress ink and then die-cut a slope style edge.  Finally, to finish, layer everything and adhere the card front to the card base.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time I have faith in you, Rectangle frame die layers and Tall floating edge dies; Simon Says Stamp intense black ink; Ranger archival plum ink, stencil and distress oxide ink pads; blending brush, Gina K. Designs glitz glitter gel, adhesive gems, Copic markers R37, RV04, RV11, G99, G21.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylyn

Shopping Bag or Box ~ MCT I Need A Favor

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing favor or treat projects.  For today, I am sharing a vellum favor or treat mini gift box or bag. 
 
This has an elegant look that would work for a bridal shower, wedding, birthday, hostess gift and more.

Sentiment:  Just for you.

To make this mini favor box or bag, first die-cut onto vellum twice.  Then, die-cut the sentiment onto glitter cardstock.  Next, adhere the box together using score tape or extra tacky glue.  Finally, add the sentiment and then embellish the box with ribbon and adhesive gems, to finish.

This assembled box measures approximately 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4".

Supplies:  My Creative Time Shopping Bag Die; Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, glitter cardstock, silver ribbon, adhesive dots, score tape.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylyn

2 Cards ~ MCT Black Friday 2020 Sale & Blog Hop

 HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY my friends! Great news, Emma at My Creative Time is offering a wonderful sale and two new releases for Black Friday.  Besides the AWESOME sale at MCT, we are showcasing a couple of brand new dies. They are “Santa Hat Topper” along with the “Star Rosette Die” stamp set. For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Today, I am sharing two holiday cards featuring the two new releases.
First up are Santa hats made from the topper die.  This die set is great for many types of creations, even on cards.

*** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY *** Leave your comments on each stop of the hop ALONG with a way for us to contact you for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the MCT store. GOOD LUCK!

My second card features the beautiful star rosette die with the included star accents. I used golden monochromatic colors and a bit of glitter to accent this dimensional Christmas card.

*** SALE ALERT ***

MCT is having a special “Buy More, Save More” sale! Use the following code that will apply to you at checkout. The sale will run through Cyber Monday and will end on Monday, November 30, 2020, at midnight PST.

Did you know that Emma has also restocked some of her most popular and requested products?  Be sure to browse the restock items while you shop.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Santa Hat Topper Die, Star Rosette Die, Peace On Earth, Holiday Envelope Die and Rectangle Frame Die Layers; cardstock, hot glue, flat and foam double-sided tape, score tape, glitter paper, patterned paper by Jen Hadfield and BasicGrey, Ranger archival jet black ink, distress oxide ink in fossilized amber, walnut stain and multi-medium matte glue.

Hop along with us for inspiration using these dies!

Your next stop in the hop is Ginger's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn