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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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. 

 

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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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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.

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Enjoy your day.

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

Glitz glitter & ink blending slimline succulent card.

Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share a glitz glitter slim card with succulents using stamping, stenciling and different color mediums. 

Sentiment:  Grow, bloom, thrive always.

Making a glitz glitter slim card background with sparkle pairs nicely with the succulent stamping.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips to create this glitz glitter slim card.  To begin, pre-trim the card base and all of the card layers.  Die-cuts were used here, but are not necessary.  Next, stamp, color and cut out (fussy cut) the succulent potted plants and the sentiment.  Then, add ink blending of choice to the bottom front panel.  Next, add a thin layer of glitz glitter gel along with a stencil and a spatula in random sections where you want background interest.  Then, allow the gel to dry at least 30 minutes.  Finally, assemble the card front, to finish.

Card base cut approximately 9" x 7 1/2"
Card front approximately 9" x 3 3/4"
Envelope #9 or #10

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

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Here is another look.

This project is included in the 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Thrive Always; distress oxide ink in walnut stain and worn lipstick, blending brush, Gina K. Designs bubblegum glitz glitter gel, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, Faber-Castell spatula, Tim Holtz herringbone stencil, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided clear tape, Fiskars paper trimmer, scoring board, Pink Fresh Studio slim ornate edges and slim diagonal stitched rectangles, Copic markers R02, R20, E33, E13, YR24, B34, B01, G21, G28, G99.

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

Glitz glitter gel with stenciling watercolor card & video tutorial.

Today, for Technique Time at Unity, I am sharing a card using a mix of techniques.  I added glitz glitter gel and stenciling to a pre-stamped panel and then finished with watercolor.

Sentiment:  Hello.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Here are helpful tips for using glitz glitter gel with stenciling along with watercolor.  To begin, pre-stamp with waterproof ink and trim a card front panel using watercolor paper.  Next, add a layer of glitz glitter gel and stenciling around the stamping on that panel.  I chose to use pixie spray, turquoise glitz glitter gel, a spatula and a stencil pal for the application.  Then, allow the finished stenciling to dry completely.  Once dry, add water by section to the stamping and then dab watercolor into the water sections using a brush.  Next, move the color around where you want.  Then, heat set by section and repeat as needed.  Finally, layer everything and add the sentiment to finish the card.

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

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Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Easter Lily Blessings, Heart Confetti Stencil; MCT thank you and frame dies; double-sided foam tape, Ranger archival ink in jet black, Prima watercolor tubes, stencil pal, Gina K. Designs turquoise sea glitz glitter gel, pixie spray, Ranger watercolor paper, watercolor brushes, adhesive pearls, spatula.

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