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.

Masculine guy card with torn edges

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a way to make a masculine guy card with torn edges.  This was also hand stamped to create the border accent.

Sentiment:  Hey Stud.

The sentiment can be changed out to work with other occasions like Father's Day, birthdays and more.  This was made to work for a spouse.

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.

Motherhood ~ April 2024 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome to the April 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The hop inspiration is "Mother's Day".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

Mixed media style sympathy bouquet card

For today, I am sharing a mixed media style sympathy bouquet card.  
This one features stamping, stenciling, ink blending and more.

Sentiment:

I see their love in every little detail of your strength.

Vellum Spotlight Flower Card

Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  I am sharing an easy vellum spotlight flower card.

This was super quick and easy to make and no coloring was involved in the making of it.

Bible Journal Art ~ Color 3 Ways

 Hi there.  For today, I am featuring Unity Stamp Company stamps with bible journal art.  I show a way to add stamping and color to bible pages.

For this example, I show three ways to add color to the thin pages.

Watercolor Floral Spotlight Card ~ Mixed Media

For today on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I share this watercolor floral spotlight card project for sending support or condolences.  This is made using rubber stamping, watercolor pens and masking.

The overall look of this technique is a mixed media style.  

Easy Vintage Style Greeting Cards 2 Ways

  Today for Unity Stamp Company, I share two ways to create easy vintage style greeting cards.

These cards were made using simple mixed media, stamping, a touch of color and patterned paper.  The papers simplified it all for easy card making.

Lion mixed media birthday card

 How about mixing it up and getting messy.  This is a rustic mixed media style card using dramatic stamping and texture.

Sentiment:  Happy birthday.

This card incorporates rustic background stamping, coloring, ink blending and paint splatters. 

Positive thoughts mixed media card ~ bees

 Hi everyone.  Today I am sharing Summer vibes with a simple mixed media inspirational card.  This one incorporates mixed stamping and patterned paper.

Sentiment:  Positive thoughts

For the bees panel, I added extra color with a chicken wire stamp that also looks like honeycombs.  And for the background paper, I added honeycomb dry embossing.

Mixed media stamping and embossing Paris card.

 Hi there.  Today, I am sharing my layered card with mixed media stamping and embossing.  This one has a Paris theme with the Eiffel Tower as the focus.  This is a sneak peek of the release happening Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Unity.

Sentiment:

May your day be as wonderful as you are.

I added layered stamping as well as the frame and the embossed texture in the background.

Anniversary floral watercolor card ~ Background stamp

 Hi there.  Here, I am sharing an anniversary floral watercolor card with a mix of techniques.  This one features the Unity Stamp Co. background of the month for March 2023.

Sentiment:

Happy Anniversary

It is always nice when someone remembers your anniversary.  So, having cards like these on hand is nice for celebrating the occasion in person or in the mail.  This one is flat for easy mailing.

Glitz ~ December 2022 Friends of Unity Blog Hop

 Hello and welcome.  The December 2022 Friend's Of Unity blog hop inspiration is Glitter & Glitz.  I hope that you will join in on the fun and inspiration.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

Here is my glitzy project for December using gold & silver watercolor on black watercolor paper.

This is the same card showing different looks when light shines on it.  The left is normal lighting and the right is with the light shining on the gold.

Sentiment:  

Bible journal art with stamping and watercolor.

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing bible journaling, specifically, watercolor art to add to my bible pages.

Sentiments:
Prayer changes things.
He will cover you with his feathers and under his wings, you will find refuge.

Sentiments:
She is strong ~ Proverbs 31:25
Tomorrow needs you.

This was a joy to make.  Adding art to my bible is a pretty way to complement writings and the words.

October 2022 Friends of Unity Blog Hop ~ Anything But A Card ~ Gift Box

 Hello and welcome.  For today, I am sharing a 3D mini gift or favor box project for the Friends of Unity blog hop.  This social media hop inspiration is anything but a card.  I hope you will join in on the fun and inspiration.  Simply comment on each stop in the hop.

I used Autumn leaves to decorate this little gift box.  It works perfectly for a place setting decoration or place card, hostess gift, party favor box, mini gift wrap or thank you tokens.

Loose watercolor vintage floral card.

 Hello.  Today, I am sharing a loose watercolor vintage floral card with a mail or postage theme.  I kept this soft and muted for vintage coloring.

Sentiment:  Take time to make your soul happy.

The vintage layered stamping inspired me to use soft pastel colors for watercolor on the flower and on the background.

Coffee Flower ~ Day 2 My Creative Time 122nd Edition Sneak Peeks

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 122nd Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 2 sneak peeks.  This card features huge coffee flower leaves along with a script background. 

Sentiment:  Warm wishes headed your way.

I adore this stamp and die combo.  A mixed media card was in order.

Using ink sprays 2 ways ~ Mixed media card techniques

     Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way of using ink sprays 2 ways for mixed media projects.  These cards use the same ink yet have very different looks.

Using ink sprays 2 ways is so easy to do.  Creating a clean and simple card or a layered mixed media card are just two of many options for ink sprays.

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

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Mixed media scrapbook layout pages ~ handmade elements

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share four coordinating scrapbook layout pages using handmade elements as accents.  These pages incorporate a variety of techniques and mediums which work together beautifully.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for scrapbook layout pages.  Please note, refer to the video for the detailed steps and the tutorial.  To begin, have a theme or coordinating colors in mind and have those supplies for the project on hand.  Next, make your own handmade accents and elements by stamping, embossing and adding watercolor to those accent pieces.  Then, once dry, trim or fussy cut (cut out) the handmade elements.  Next, create a stenciled corner background onto each of the cardstock scrapbook layout pages.  Finally, add accent frame stamping and then adhere the handmade elements, to finish.

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

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Here are two more pages:

Included in these challenges:

Simon Says: Anything Goes

Simon Says:  Beautiful Botanicals

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Blow Your Mind, Hug, I Am Who I Am, Say It With Love, Hey Friend, Time To Be Happy Again and Summer Celebration; 

Also, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided clear tape, Ranger products gold embossing powder, jet black archival ink, distress oxide ink pads in fossilized amber, worn lipstick, wilted violet, walnut stain, mini mister, plastic craft mat, and watercolor paper; Versamark ink, heat tool, blending brush, TCW Rebekah Meier Designs 6x6" mini rosetta stencil, Ken Oliver Crafts color burst powders in grape jelly and razzle berry; painter's tape, Fiskars paper trimmer.

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 stopping by.

Gaylynn