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.

We miss you bird themed pun card

 Hey there.  Make a small stamp or image shine using a circle cut-out from patterned paper.  This is the cutest bird who is sure to bring smiles.  Let him stand out all on his own.

Sentiment:  We flockin' miss you!

Hydrangea Love dimension and watercolor ~ June 2024 Whit Kit

 For today, I want to share a way to add flower dimension using the hydrangea floral stamp by the Unity Stamp Co. Whit Kit.  The kit includes a couple of greetings and I chose the love you miss you sentiment.

Clean and simple flock of birds ~ Miss you card

 This is a clean and simple miss you card featuring the sweetest flock of birds on a branch.  I used simple stamping on white with a touch of ink blending for the background.

Sentiment:

Distance means so little when someone means so much.

Paper layers miss you dog card

 Hi.  Today I am sharing another cute dog card with added accent stamping and paper layers.

Sentiment:

Can't wait to see you again.

I adore puppies and dogs.  So another dog card is in order, this time in a rustic style.

House themed card with Copic coloring.

 Hello.  Sometimes you need cards for those who live far away.  This home stamp is perfect for that and also for house warming occasions, just by switching up the sentiments.

Sentiment:

I may not be with you, but I am always here for you.

For this simple card, I added flat layers and heart accents.

Interactive pop-up card technique ~ bird theme

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing an interactive pop-up card technique featuring a fun bird on the inside and on the outside.

Sentiment:  
Oh hello!  Miss you like crazy.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Almost any pop-up element cut-out can be used with many different stamps to create a similar interactive pop-up feature inside of a greeting card.

Coffee ~ My Creative Time 122nd Edition Release, Sale & Blog Hop

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 122nd Edition release and sale are live.  Here is my coffee stain card for today.  See what else Emma has in store for you.

For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  Coffee.  Let's venti.

This was super fun to make.  I love the paper and the blue & brown colors together.

Sheep dog missing you card with vellum & gold embossing.

  Today, I am sharing a sweet gold embossed sheep dog card scene made from the Phyllis Harris line of stamps by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment:  Missing you.

This is great for a sending missing you note to friends or family.  I love the simplicity of it.

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.

Hello gingerbread girl happy mail card ~ MCT Anything Goes

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing anything goes projects.  Today, I am sharing a sweet card featuring a little gingerbread girl.

Sentiment:  Hello

For this cute card, I used a few pieces of leftover die-cuts and a dry embossed background piece.  These were perfect for accenting the girl and the sentiment.

Butterfly Slimline Tall Card ~ MCT Just Cards

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing card projects.  Today, I am sharing a slimline or tall style card for support or thinking of you.

Sentiment:  Hugs

This can be for many occasions or for just because.  It is great for friendship or family for support, thinking of you and more.

MFT 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Innovative Master

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  Today's card was made exclusively for the My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge in the category of Innovative Master.

Sentiment:

I will always be here for you.

This sweet slimline card was made using the wonderful slimline die-namics, including the Slide In coordinating dies.  This allows for a fun slider tag card with a pull tab.  It makes a great tag element, slimline style.  For this card, I used the sweet elephants on the front and on the inside.  For the front, I used Copic markers in soft colors.  And for the background gray panel, I heat embossed an elephant, balloon and butterflies in white.  For a hint of color, I added touches of color pencils in blue and gray shades for the inside.  These two panels were placed over the slimline card base.

This white card base was cut at 8 1/2" x 7" and scored at 3 1/2".

Here is another look when the slider panel was pulled upward.

Click here for the 14 second video clip of the slider in action.  No sound.

Supplies:

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Misti

This project was created exclusively for the

My Favorite Things 2021 Card Design Superstar Challenge ~ Innovation Master

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Purple aster flowers card + Copic markers & pretty layers

  Today, I am sharing a purple layered card featuring beautiful aster flowers for sending love.  This works for get well, support, thinking of you or many occasions to show you care.

Sentiment:  Sending love.

I took some time adding color to each amazing aster flower.  A mix of colors were used to get the look.  The stamp is large and includes all three flowers in one Unity stamp.  Background panels were layered to frame the pretty bouquet of purple asters.  To top off the card, I added a sentiment panel over the flowers and a layered flag embellishment at the top.

Helpful tips:

To create this, begin by stamping the large aster bouquet and the sentiment with Copic friendly ink onto white cardstock.  For background panels, trim or die-cut them.  Also, trim or die-cut a card base in dark purple and a layer for the light purple background panel.  Next, make little flags by trimming pieces of the same cardstock colors.  Then, begin adding color to the flowers.  I used Copic markers, but any medium will work with ink for use with your color medium.  Finally, layer it all and embellish, to finish.

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. September Aster. 

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, adhesive pearls, My Favorite Things grapesicle and grape jelly card stock, My Creative Time Rectangle Frame Die Layers and Rectangle Frame Dies; Copic markers V04, V06, V01, V0000, BV0000, Y13, YR23, Y21, YG95, YG03. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

 

Mermaid Summer Shaker Card Tutorial ~ MFT Camp Create 2021 Day 1

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  For today, the theme is shaker projects.  Here is my Summer themed mermaid shaker card.

Sentiment:

Sending you oceans of love.

This card was made in a clean and simple style or CAS.  I wanted the mermaid to be the focus over the circle shaker element on the card.  I love the tropical icons in the stamps and dies.  I chose blue and clear sparkle sequins inside of the shaker to mimic the ocean. 

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Sno Cone heavyweight card stock, extreme black hybrid ink pad, rainbow garden A2 envelope, mermazing stamps, mermazing die-namics, braided border die-namics, A2 stitched rectangle STAX Set 2 and A2 double stitched rectangle die-naimics, A2 stitched circle STAX die-namics, glue.

Also, flat double-sided ATG tape, and foam double-sided tape, blue sequins, clear cardstock, Neenah 110 lb cover solar white cardstock, Neenah 80 lb white cardstock, die-cutting machine, craft scissors, tweezers, paper trimmer, desk craft & cutting mat, stamp storage pockets, magnetic die storage sheets, scoring board, bone folder, Copic markers BV01, BV0000, RV95, V000, RV93, E70, E00, R01, E13, E18, 0, E23.

Please visit the My Favorite Things blog for more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Teapots slimline card ~ Soften the edges tutorial

 Today, I am sharing a sweet tea themed slimline card.  It features teapots all in a row.  I share a technique to soften the edges using ink blending.

Sentiment:

Let's catch up over a cuppa tea.

Helpful tips:

To create this card, first cut and score a card base.  Next, die-cut or trim slimline or tall card layers in different colors of card stock.  Then, stamp and trim the teapot panel with Copic friendly ink.  For color, add Copics in layers or your markers of choice.  To soften the edges, add a bit of ink blending in white pigment ink around the edges of each color cardstock layer.  Use a disposable foam blending applicator if using pigment ink.  This adds a softer look to the finished card.  Finally, layer everything with flat and foam double-sided tape, to finish.

Note:  Slimline dies vary by brand in size.  For this card, I trimmed the card base a bit larger than the largest card layer.
For this card base:  cut at 7 1/2" x 7 1/2", score at 3 3/4".

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. stamp set called Tea & Besties (Initially, this was free with qualifying purchase but it may be in the store at a later time.) 

Also, flat double-sided tape, My Creative Time tall frame die layers and tall fancy frame dies; Simon Says Stamp fog cardstock, My Favorite Things card stock in fire coral and Caribbean sea; paper trimmer, scoring board, white pigment ink pad, disposable foam ink blending tool, Copic markers 0, R35, R02, BG13, BG32, E43, C0, C4, C2, E31. 

 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

 

 

Roses ~ MCT 48 Hour Flash Sale, Release & 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, July 4, 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: Thinking of you, Friend.

For this tall or slimline friendship card, I chose to layer a few roses over a cover die and also add sentiment layers.  I wanted the colors muted, so I chose pastels of pink, green, blue and teal.  I can tell, these flowers are going to be a go-to of mine for card making.  

In addition to the sale, we are ALSO showcasing a brand new stamp and die set

“Big Pretty Roses”. The 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!

Here is another look at today's card.

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 Big Pretty Roses stamps and dies, Tall Bubble Cover Die, Tall Frame Dies, More Big Word Dies, Layered Banner Dies

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

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

Watercolor sailboat scene ~ Prima water soluble oil pastels & stamping

 Today, I am sharing oil pastel watercolor with sailboat stamping.  This is a large peaceful stamp that works perfectly with the watercolor.

Sentiment:

Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this card.  First, trim and score the card base and the layers.  Next, stamp the sailboat scene onto the smooth side of a watercolor paper panel.  Next, onto a palette, make color swatches from the oil pastel crayons.  Then, brush clear water over a section of the stamping.  Also, using a wet brush, mix a pastel color to liquefy it and then apply color in sections.  Repeat for all of the sections.  Apply multiple coats to some areas if preferred, drying between sections and layers.  Once dry, assemble the card, 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. Sail With No Limits.

Also, cardstock, Ranger watercolor paper, My Favorite Things wonky stitched rectangle STAX die-namics and sno cone cardstock; Prima water soluble oil pastels, Altenew palette mat, paint brushes. 

Thank you for visiting.  Have a beautiful day.
Gaylynn

Pop-up and wobble 2 interactive cards ~ 2 ways

 For today, I am sharing interactive cards, two ways.  This set features a laptop computer as a pop-up card and another as a wobble card.

Sentiments:

Virtual Hugs
Happy Father's Day

Interactive cards are always well received and unexpected.  They are fun to make and to receive.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making these two interactive cards.  First, trim accent pieces of patterned paper for the card fronts.  Also, trim a full card length tan insert and another card insert from white cardstock.  I used black card bases to coordinate with the paper used.  Next, stamp and color two laptops.  Then fussy cut them. (cut out)  Layer the virtual hugs laptop and paper over the card front using an Action Wobble spring.  For the Father's Day laptop, make a pop-out cut into the long liner insert.  I used a die-cut over the score line.  (see the video)  Next, adhere the long liner inside of the card base.  Then, adhere the second laptop to the bottom fold of the pop-out cut.  Finally, layer paper and ribbon on the second card front, to finish.
 

Here is another look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Virtual Hugs and Farmhouse Plaid {paper pack}.

Also, My Creative Time stitched pop-up dies, double-sided paper, cardstock, ribbon, action wobble, scissors, Copic markers C1, C3, 0, W5, W3, 100; scoring board, paper trimmer.

Thank you for visiting.
Enjoy your day.