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.

Monochromatic Sympathy Card + Gold Stamping

 Hello and welcome.  Today,  I am sharing a monochromatic sympathy card with gold metallic stamping.  The colors are blue on blue with a hint of shine from the gold stamping.

Sentiment:  With sympathy.

Condolences are some of the most difficult greetings to make and send.  But, making them subtle yet pretty helps.

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.  

Monochromatic colored pencils cat card.

 Hi there!  Here is an easy and cute cat card using monochromatic colored pencils on kraft cardstock.  This is also up on the Unity Stamp Co. blog today.  For this project, I chose the tones of tan, gold, gray and white.

Sentiment:
If cats could send a card... they wouldn't.

The stamp combination makes me laugh.  I think the sentiment is the best part of this card.  haha

Cat themed get well or surprise card

Hi there!  Here is a super cute monochromatic cat themed card.  This is great for surprises or get well occasions.  It was made simple with a bit of Copic marker coloring and patterned paper.

Sentiment:

Didn't see that coming.
You good?

Embellished open window card ~ Hugs

   Today for Unity Stamp Company, I share one way to make an embellished open window card with simple stamping and coloring.

This card has interest on the inside and the outside.  I kept the colors monochromatic in green tones.

Rustic background with softness ~ 2 cards

 Sometimes you want a different look for different occasions.  Today for the Unity Stamp Co. blog, I am showing how to make a rustic background with softness.  I show two examples. 
These projects are also part of the Unity Stamp Company and Brutus Monroe Instagram hop starting 6.7.23.  See me there @neatnook for more details.

 Sometimes you want a different look for different occasions.  Try using a stamp in a different way, changing colors or techniques for all kinds of looks. 

Celebration monochromatic dry embossed card.

Hi there.  Today, I am sharing an elegant monochromatic card featuring a flower against a dry embossed script background.  I share how to make that background pop.

Sentiment:

Today we celebrate you.

This is a perfect greeting card for weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, engagement, birthdays and more.

February 2023 Friend Of Unity Blog Hop ~ Say It!

 Happy New Year!  The February 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Say It!" (All about the Sentiment).  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.

I have 3 projects for this month.  Be sure to scroll all of the way down to see them all.

To start with, here is my zinnia flower card using foiling.  No coloring was involved and it was made flat for easy mailing 

And this is a set of zinnia cards that I will outline further down in this post.

2 Step Stamping Flowers ~ No Coloring Card

 Hello.  Today, I am sharing a layered floral card using 2 step stamping and heat embossing.  This can be paired with almost any sentiment and in any color.

Sentiment:  To me, you are perfect.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Layered embossed poppy flowers & matching envelope

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a layered embossed poppy flower card & matching envelope.  This one was easy to do with no coloring involved.

Sentiment:  Birthday wishes.

Layered embossed poppy flowers make beautiful florals.  Using solid or variegated ink on the solid stamp along with white heat embossing on the outlines, the results are wonderful.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Intricate Die Cuts with Adhesive Sheets ~ Card Technique

   Using an adhesive sheet helps to easily apply intricate cover die-cuts to cards.  Here is a tutorial on how I made this monochromatic birthday card filled with stars. 

Sentiment:

Happy birthday to you & many more.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Colossal snowflake embossed holiday card ~ Quick Tip Tutorial

    Today, I am sharing a simple winter embossed card featuring a large snowflake.  Included is a quick tutorial for this project.

Sentiment:

Happy Holidays

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Monochromatic movie night card ~ MCT Manly Monday

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing masculine projects on our blogs today.  This is a monochromatic card in blue with a movie night theme.

Sentiment:
Enjoy a movie night.  You deserve it.

This card can be used as a greeting card or as a gift card holder by tucking a movie card inside.  It is great for the guys or the gals.

4 Cards ~ Monochromatic stamping ~ flowers & vellum

Monochromatic stamping makes for easy card making.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing four coordinating Mother's Day cards using stamping, ink, vellum and cardstock.  But, almost any stamp themes will work.

Sentiment:  Happy Mother's Day

Making a set of simple cards is easy using monochromatic stamping and changing out the background colors for the same card layout.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making these coordinating cards using monochromatic stamping.  To begin, pre-cut and stamp 4 sentiment panels onto vellum or cardstock.  If preferred, add a white cardstock piece behind the vellum cuts.  Next, using a stamp positioning tool, stamp the background onto 4 different color cardstock panels using the coordinating ink color for each.  A similar look can be achieved by using watermark ink onto color cardstock.  Then, trim or die-cut the background panels to fit over the card base.  Finally, layer and assemble each card with the same lace trim and embellishments.

This is another look at the set.

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Simple Mother's Day and Winsomeness {border backgrounds}

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers, My Favorite Things premium dye ink pads in caribbean sea, grape jelly, poppin' pink & lemon drop and cardstock in grapesicle, cotton candy, summer splash & lemon chiffon; Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, StazOn black ink pad, gold glitter paper, Gina K. Designs connect glue, lace, original Misti, 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 visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

Tag Card & Envelope ~ My Creative Time Just Cards

Hi.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing card projects for Just Cards on our blogs.  I decided to make a mini slimline card and envelope out of cute tag dies.

Sentiment:  Just a note.

For this card, I chose a coordinating mini tag card and envelope, slim or tall style.  I used monochromatic colors.  For the tag card, I stamped and heat embossed the flowers in white over the darkest teal shade.  Then, I stamped and die-cut a sentiment tag including one of the heart stamps.  Also, a little flower brad was added to the top.  I adhered a top fold onto the back side of the card.  This allows it to open and close and even stand upright.  Finally, I made a mini slimline envelope using dies that fit the tag card perfectly, to finish
The finished tag card measures approximately 3" x 5 1/2".

Here is another look.

Supplies:  My Creative Hearts & Flowers, Cute Card Envelope Die, Tall Tag Frame Die Layers, Tall Tag Frame Dies, Heart Label Dies.
Also, MFT cardstock and ink, flat and foam double-sided tape, iCraft ultra bond adhesive glue, paper trimmer, scoring board, Wow embossing pad, white embossing powder, heat tool, flower brad, original Misti.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn  

Simple flower jar monochromatic card tutorial

 For Technique Time on the Unity Stamp Company blog, I am sharing a monochromatic card featuring simple flower jar stamping.  This is easy card making with beautiful results.

Sentiment:  Sending smiles across the miles.

Using a similar color family of products gives the most beautiful look for monochromatic card making.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this monochromatic card.  To begin, stamp the flower jar onto a mint or turquoise color cardstock sheet using ink in the same color family.  Then, once dry, add the sentiment partially over the flowers, using white heat embossing.  Next, die-cut or trim the flower panel for your card base.  Also, add cording around the front of the main card base.  Then add the flower jar panel over the cording.  Finally, add pearl embellishments, to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Simply Blessed.

Also, foam double-sided tape, cardstock, heat tool, My Favorite Things Elegant Rectangle STAX die-namics; Mini Misti, Pink & Main skyscraper surface ink, adhesive pearls, cording, Wow embossing pad, white embossing powder.

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

2 Cards ~ MCT Black Friday 2020 Sale & Blog Hop

 HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY my friends! Great news, Emma at My Creative Time is offering a wonderful sale and two new releases for Black Friday.  Besides the AWESOME sale at MCT, we are showcasing a couple of brand new dies. They are “Santa Hat Topper” along with the “Star Rosette Die” stamp set. For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Today, I am sharing two holiday cards featuring the two new releases.
First up are Santa hats made from the topper die.  This die set is great for many types of creations, even on cards.

*** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY *** Leave your comments on each stop of the hop ALONG with a way for us to contact you for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the MCT store. GOOD LUCK!

My second card features the beautiful star rosette die with the included star accents. I used golden monochromatic colors and a bit of glitter to accent this dimensional Christmas card.

*** SALE ALERT ***

MCT is having a special “Buy More, Save More” sale! Use the following code that will apply to you at checkout. The sale will run through Cyber Monday and will end on Monday, November 30, 2020, at midnight PST.

Did you know that Emma has also restocked some of her most popular and requested products?  Be sure to browse the restock items while you shop.

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Santa Hat Topper Die, Star Rosette Die, Peace On Earth, Holiday Envelope Die and Rectangle Frame Die Layers; cardstock, hot glue, flat and foam double-sided tape, score tape, glitter paper, patterned paper by Jen Hadfield and BasicGrey, Ranger archival jet black ink, distress oxide ink in fossilized amber, walnut stain and multi-medium matte glue.

Hop along with us for inspiration using these dies!

Your next stop in the hop is Ginger's blog. The entire blog hop lineup is on Emma's My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn

Monochromatic hand cut leaves card overlay + Copics

 Hello.  Today, I am showing an easy way to get texture and depth to stamping.  These monochromatic leaves are partially cut and popped up to create interest.

Sentiment:  It's the little things in life.

This card was simple to make.  To begin, simply stamp onto a pre-cut piece of colored cardstock, using alcohol friendly ink or ink for use with your particular markers.  Next, add color in tone on tone shades.  I used green Copic marker shades first, and accented with darker tones.  Then, hand cut the bottom portion of the leaves only.  Onto the card base, add black splatters using watercolor and a paint brush.  Finally, layer the leaves panel and add gems to assemble the card.

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. Simplicity; My Creative Time Tall Frame Die Layers, cardstock, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, Copic markers G99, G21, YG03; double-sided foam tape, adhesive gems, Sakura Koi watercolor splatters.

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn