Scene Building - Winter holiday cheer peace card

 Hello, Gaylynn here.  Thanks for visiting.  Here on this last day of July, I am sharing card scene building using a mix of stamping, heat embossing and ink blending.  I am getting an early start on my holiday card making.

Sentiment:  Peace.  Holiday cheer.

Go through your crafty stash for stamps not intended for the holidays to help create a holiday card.  These trees worked great for building the winter scene.

Take care floral butterfly card ~ Stamp In Color

 Hey there.  Thanks for stopping by.  Today I am sharing a way to stamp in color and use colored pencils on kraft cardstock, for Unity Stamp Co.  This provides a subtle look by combining the two techniques.

Sentiment:  Take care.

Stamping different ink colors with a touch of colored pencils works beautifully on kraft.

Stencil frame moose card

Hi.  Thanks for visiting.  Today I am sharing a stencil frame moose card.  This is similar to a previous project that I made using eclipse stenciling, but for this one, I added more blending for a rustic look.

Sentiment:

Wishing you a day full of wild surprises.

Since the background paper was dark green, I added even more of the ink blending during the masking process.

Dancin' in the rain umbrella get well card

 For today, I am sharing an umbrella get well card.  I am featuring products by Spellbinders.  I used the set from the Out And About Collection.  The supplies are noted below.

Sentiment:  Feel better soon.

Gnome garden buddies card from all of us

Today, I am sharing a festive gnome-themed card that is sure to bring a smile.  I am featuring products by Spellbinders.  They have graciously sent me this fun die set to use and share with you.  The supplies are noted below.

Sentiment:  From all of us.

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.

Thank you gnome card with wonky layers.

  Welcome.  For today's project, the feature is a thank you gnome card with wonky layers.  I paired Copic marker coloring with torn paper layers and solid cardstock.

Sentiment:  Thank you.

This card can be for anyone and can also be colored for different themes, like patriotic occasions.

Koi Pond Stenciling and Copic Coloring

 Today, I am sharing a tropical scene with Koi pond stenciling and Copic coloring.  This is a soft combination paired with patterned paper.

Sentiment:
Follow your dreams.  They know the way.

I really like the mix of patterns and layers.

Bible journaling fun fold tag art ~ Luke 23 31

 This project is Bible journaling fun fold tag art with a vintage finish.  This one incorporates stamping both onto cardstock and onto the thin bible pages.



Sentiment:
Love them anyway.  Luke 23 31

Adding art to bible pages adds beauty and interest.

Layering stencils and silver stamping balloon card

Layering stencils and silver stamping are easy card making techniques.  I combined the two with a Unity stamp and stencil set for this shimmering celebration card.  

The sentiment can be changed to work for other occasions.  

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.

Classic car vintage mustang card

Grunge is on order for this classic car vintage Mustang card.  It is great for masculine themes and occasions.  This sentiment is perfect for a birthday.

For the stamps, I combined two stamp sets with added distress ink blending.

Northern Lights Ink To Stamp Background ~ Graduation Card

Check out this set of cards with a Northern Lights ink to stamp background technique.  I made each card slightly different.  Graduation sentiments were added, but almost any theme will work.

The encouraging sentiment strips were added and layered for graduation greetings.  And, the backgrounds coordinate with the sentiments perfectly.  Lots of Unity Stamp Co. products were used and they are linked down below for your convenience.

Friends Of Unity Blog Hop ~ May 2024 Masculine

 Hello! Welcome to the May 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is masculine.  So I have three fun cards to share.  The inspiration for these is masculine but I think they would work for anyone.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

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.

Stencil paste tulips ~ Support card

Today, I am sharing heartfelt greetings with a stencil paste tulip card, to lend support.  This was made using stamping, ink blending and stenciling with glitter paste.

Sentiment:
When no words will do... this card is my hug to you.

This works for condolences, illness, life challenges, support and more.

Mighty fine birthday mouse ~ mixing color mediums

 Hello!  For this birthday mouse card, I am mixing color mediums.  Coloring, papers and ink all combine to create a colorful and cute card for the guys or anyone.

Sentiment:

Have a mighty fine birthday!

Isn't this little mouse stamp the cutest?  I picked complementary colors for the entire card.

Masculine Otter Love Pun Card

 For today, I am sharing a masculine vintage love card made simply with distressed touches.  This project is also for the Unity blog.  I share tips for this below.

Sentiment:
There's no otter for me.
You are my otter half.
I love you so much.

This was made easy with the use of patterned paper.