Masculine Beer Slimline Card ~ Ink Blending

 This is a fun card for the men in our life.  I made this masculine beer slimline card with stamping, ink blending and a background die-cut.  

Sentiment:  You've earned a cold one.

This is great for a birthday, congratulations, a Dad card, Father's Day, etc.

Scene building tutorial ~ nature card background

 Card scene building adds interest to stamping.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to make an outdoor nature background with mountains for this buffalo card.  This works as a masculine card or for anyone.

Sentiment:  Have a stompin' great birthday.

This buffalo stamp is amazing and so detailed.  I gave him a background using masking and ink blending to create card scene building.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for adding card scene building to stamping.  To begin, stamp the buffalo with Copic friendly ink and also, stamp the HB2U accent tag.  Then, stamp the sentiment near the bottom of the inside liner.  Next, make an A2 card base from color cardstock then trim away about one inch from the bottom of the top fold.  Also, trim a scene panel to fit the top portion of the card base.  Then, add color to the buffalo.  Fussy cut (cut out) the buffalo.  Next, trim or die-cut cardstock slopes or mountain pieces to use as masking for the background scene.  Place a mountain shaped mask piece in the center of the scene panel and add distress ink blending to the top and the bottom of that mask piece.  Aso, mask the top and bottom of the scene to blend color for the mountain section.  Finally, assemble the card pieces and the accents onto the inside and the front of the card, 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. Aging Graze-Fully and Sentiment Tags. 

Also, Fiskars paper trimmer, scissors, Copic markers E29, E37, E44, E13, C1; original Misti, MFT extreme black hybrid ink pad and mountain die-namics (retired); flat and foam double-sided tape, Ranger plastic craft mat, distress oxide ink in broken china, walnut stain and peeled paint, archival ink in potting soil and Viridian; cardstock, cording, hole punch, purple tape.

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

         

Flip-Up Card ~ MCT 48 Hour Flash Sale & Blog Hop

 Hi, 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, January 31, 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: Thank you.

Today's card is a thank you card that doubles as a gift card holder. there is a flip-up gift card holder on the card front. This is great for thanking someone and it is great for a man or a woman. It can be an easy masculine card also. For this one, I used kraft and navy blue papers along with amazing die-cuts by MCT.

In addition to our sale, we are ALSO showcasing a brand new die set! It is called “FANCY GIFT CARD HOLDER DIE”. This new set is available for purchase HERE.

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 Fancy Gift Card Holder Die, Rectangle Frame Die Layers and Belly Band Dies; navy blue cardstock, TCWV kraft color cardstock, adhesive gems, cardstock, Ranger multi medium matte glue and flat clear double-sided tape.

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

Masculine Father's Day Card ~ MCT Manly Mondy

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing Manly Monday masculine themed projects.  Here is my Father's Day themed card for today.

For this masculine themed card, I first die-cut all of the layers and added elements.  Then, I stamped the sentiment and die-cut that.  I choose to use coordinating assorted patterned paper and cardstock.  Next, I added foam tape behind the sentiment panel to add dimension.  Finally, I adhered all of the layers and elements, to finish.  

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Have A Super Day, Little Stitched Leaves Dies, Rectangle Frame Die Layers, Rectangle Frame Dies, Etched Edge Frame Dies; photo corners, pattered paper, cardstock.

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

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn 

Masculine Tall or Slim Watercolor Card ~ MCT Manly Monday

Hello.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing masculine themed projects.  Here is my tall or slim style card for Pop.

Sentiment:  You'll always be my hero!

For this tall or slim style card, I die-cut the layers from the tall dies using mint cardstock and watercolor paper.  I then trimmed and scored my card base to fit, slightly larger than the inner layers.  Using the original Misti stamp positioning tool, I stamped the sentiment onto the watercolor panel then stamped the newspaper print onto the tag.  The letters were die-cut and placed over the tag.  Watercolor was added to the watercolor paper layer and then heat set.  Everything was assembled and layered onto the trimmed card base, to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time ABC Dies, Tall Frame Dies, Tall Frame Die Layers, Tag Dies, Tag Die Layers, Newspaper Background, Have A Super Day, Tall Kraft Envelope; Prima Art Philosophy watercolor tubes, cording, Ranger archival ink and multi medium matte glue; Canson watercolor paper, water brush, heat tool, PTI cardstock, paper trimmer, tweezers, original Misti, score tape or extra tacky tape, double-sided clear flat tape.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Rustic masculine beard card & video tutorial.

Hi there.  This is a masculine style card featuring rustic accents with beard stamping.  With a bit of ink blending and patterned paper, this card came to life.  It makes a great birthday or celebration card for the guys.

Sentiment:  Man of the moment.

This card was simple to make.  To begin, I simply added the stamping over patterned paper and then die-cut the accent layers.  Then, for rustic accents, I added brown ink blending to the paper and to the stamping with two different blending tools.  The imperfect distressed look was what I was going for.  Finally, all of the layers were added to the card base, to finish.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. The Fan{tache}tic Bearded Man and Krafty Season {paper pack}; My Creative Time Etched Edge Frame Dies, ink blending brush, Imagine Crafts sponge dauber, Ranger walnut stain distress oxide ink and jet black archival ink; double-sided flat and foam clear tape, cardstock.

Thank you for visiting.  Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Missing You ~ MCT 102nd Edition Sneak Peek Day 2

Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 2 of the My Creative Time 102nd Edition sneak peeks.
MCT is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.  Hooray!  Tune in Friday for the full release, blog hop and sale.

Sentiment:  Missing you.

I am sharing a card that is fitting for a guy or gal.  It is made in kraft, white and black with an embossed newspaper print background style.  It is also perfect as a masculine style card.

For this card, I first stamped, heat embossed and trimmed the newspaper print background panel and the sentiment.  Then, I added a die-cut trim to the edge and to the sentiment tag.  Next, I added a bit of hemp twine to the tag section.  Finally, I layered everything onto the card base, to finish.

*** 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 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 comments 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

Here is another look.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Stay Safe, Newspaper Background, Little Gift Tag Dies, Fun Stitched Edges and More Stitched Rectangular Dies; VersaMark ink, white embossing powder, heat tool, mini Misti, cardstock, flat and foam clear double-sided tape, hole punch.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

DAD I love you birthday cake card ~ MCT anything goes

Hi there.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing anything goes projects.  Here is my masculine birthday cake card for Dad.

Sentiment:  Sending love your way.  I love you

This card is for a special milestone birthday.  Because of these uncertain times, we have to mail this with a special gift.  It is so hard to be away from the ones we love.  Celebrations are different now, but I think alternative creative ways of sharing love is appreciated.

For this card, I used patterned paper die-cuts, sentiment stamping and a touch of distress ink stenciling for the background.  To add a bit of shine, I used gold adhesive paper cuts for the letters and the candle.  There is no coloring necessary for this card.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Birthday Cake Die, ABC dies, Tag Frame Die Layers and Be Mine; mini Misti, Ranger multi medium matte glue and coffee archival ink; DCWV paper, Silhouette printable gold foil sheets and Unity heart stencil.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Family love chair card ~ clean and simple with Copics

Today, I am sharing another card using the fun home and family stamps in the May 2020 Unity kit of the month.  I love the chair and pillows included with the family sentiments.

Sentiment:  Family.  I love our family and I love you.

This card was made using teal and gray colors.  I used the comfy chair and throw pillows.  Plus, I added one of the sentiments to a pillow by cutting the stamp and then stamping shorter word sections.  The family sentiment flag was hand-trimmed.  For color, Copics were used in layers for a soft look.  And the background is a piece of dry embossing, leftover from another project.  Finally, I fussy cut the pieces and layered it all to finish.

I kept this card clean and simple CAS style.  This could easily be made for other occasions like house warming or birthday just by changing out the sentiments.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Company Beginning of Everything {May 2020 Kit of The Month}; MFT A2 dies, paper trimmer, double-sided flat and foam tape, Copic markers 0, W1, W3, W5, C1, BG32, BG10, B0000, B01, B14.

This project does not include a video tutorial.
However, for my projects with video tutorials, please see my YouTube channel at
Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Also, to view my videos here on the blog, click
video.

Thanks so much for visiting.

Gaylynn

How to make slim cards. 2 masculine cards ~ Father's Day or birthday

Hello.  I am sharing two slimline masculine cards, perfect for Father's Day, Birthday or any time.

Sentiment:  My Father is the best Dad ever.

This first card was made using teal and gray colors.  I used a diagonal die-cut layer in white with a gray background trimmed piece of cardstock.  A paper trimmer was used to make the background panel and the card base.  It is not necessary to use die-cut layers to get the slim line card style.  A paper trimmer works perfectly for trimming to fit your envelope size.

Here is a similar one.

Also, I made another card in blue and gray.  This time, I die-cut the diagonal panel in gray and trimmed a white background layer.  Again, die-cuts are not necessary.  A neutral stamped panel behind the ties would give a great background look.

How to make a slim card base to fit into an #9 or #10 business size envelope:
Use a thicker cardstock and a paper trimmer.
Cut the cardstock 9 1/4" x 8".
Using a scoring board, score the shortest end at 4".

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Company Beginning Of Anything {May 2020 Kit of The Month}, Ranger multi medium matte glue, #10 envelope, Pink Fresh Studio slim fancy diagonal stripes die and slim ornate banner set; Simon Says Stamp fog cardstock, double-sided flat and foam tape, Copic markers 0, W1, W3, W5, C1, BG32, BG10, B0000, B01, B14.

This project does not include a video tutorial.
However, for my projects with video tutorials, please see my YouTube channel at
Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Also, to view my videos here on the blog, click
video.

Thanks so much 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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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

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

Celebrating doctors and nurses ~ thank you card set.

Hi there.  Today, I am sharing a set of thank you cards for doctors and nurses on the front lines, during this time.  These are great cards to send out thanks to medical professionals.

Here are helpful tips for creating this.  To begin, either use printed digital stamps or hand-stamped images and a sentiment for use with Copic markers or your markers of choice.  Next color in the doctors and nurses and then cut them out (fussy cutting).  Next, stamp the background using gold metallix gel, ink or emboss it.  To assemble, layer the background panel onto the card base.  Finally, layer the doctors and nurses, overlapping a bit along with the trimmed sentiment.

Sentiment:
Each day you are part of a miracle.  Thank you for saving the people we love.

Here is another look.

Sentiment:  Nursing is a work of heart.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Part of a Miracle {digital stamps}, Work of Heart {digital stamps}, Care for the Caretakers {digital stamps} and Quatrefoil Background; double-sided foam tape, My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle dies, gold metallix gel, Copic markers C1, C3, C5, C5, C9, BG49, BG32, BG15, BG53, BG10, 0, R32, E00, E29, E71, E44, E49, E18, E37, E11, E33, E13, Y26, Y21.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Day 4 MCT 101st Edition Sneak Peeks ~ Letter Board Card

Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 4 of the My Creative Time 101st Edition sneak peeks.  Today, I am sharing a letter board inspired card using letter dies and patterned papers.  This would be great for a guy or a gal.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday.  Cheers.

For this card, I pre-cut patterned paper pieces to fit the card front.  Onto the darker background, I stamped and heat embossed the happy birthday sentiment.  I decided to trim and use one of the paper sheets that reminded me of a letter board background.  Next, I adhered all of the trimmed paper layers.  Then, I die-cut the cheers letters and letter layers.  Next, the letters were adhered over the stiped background piece.  To finish, I added flag accents and adhesive pearls.

*** 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 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 comments 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

Here is another look.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Stay Beautiful, ABC dies, 3x3 Trifold Dies Revised; ivory cardstock, Pink Paislee and BasicGrey paper, adhesive pearls, foam tape, heat tool, powder tool, mini Misti and VersaMark ink, embossing powder.

For more sneak peek inspiration, visit Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Join us tomorrow for the full release reveal and the blog hop.
Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn

Masculine watercolor card and tutorial ~ Inktense pencils.

Hello.  Here is a masculine card with stamping and watercolor accents.  I used Inktense pencils on this for watercolor.

Sentiment:  You do a great job of being a great guy.

To make this card, pre-cut or trim all of the card layers.  Then stamp onto watercolor paper with waterproof ink.  Next, add light sketches from watercolor pencils along the outlines.  Then with a stiff wet paint brush, gently pull out the color from the outside inward, for each color section.  Dry between sections if you don't want them to run together.  Also, add more color as needed.  Finally, layer all of the pieces, to finish.  

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

{{Please subscribe to my video channel and like this video.  Many thanks.}}

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Sawyer Guy and Rustic Textiles {paper pack}; Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils 1800, 1740, 1900, 2000, 0820, 2200; watercolor brush, foam tape, clear double-sided tape, MFT dies, cardstock, heat tool, Ranger archival jet black ink, Canson cold press watercolor paper.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Coffee Cup Card ~ MCT 97th Edition Release & Blog Hop

Hello, it's Gaylynn here.  The My Creative Time 97th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.
You may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:
Happy retirement.  Welcome to your longest coffee break!

Here is another coffee cup card with a retirement theme.  It can be used as a greeting card alone or with an added gift card inserted.  There is an opening for one under the lid.  This one is great for a guy or a gal in mint and navy blue colors.  I love the fun sentiment included in this stamp set.  The sentiment can easily be changed out for almost any occasion.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***
For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $25 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! 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 w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: NOV2019 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, November 22, 2019, at midnight PST.

Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder Die and Not A Decaf Day stamps; Ranger archival ink, Ranger multi medium matte glue, Jen Hadfield paper, hemp cording, and foam tape.

Hop along with us.

Your next stop in the hop is Jessica's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog.
Special Announcement!!

Emma with My Creative Time is holding a
2020 Design Team Call.
Click the link above for the details.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments. Gaylynn