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.

Nativity ~ Variegated Snow Card Background + Embossing

Hello.  Today, I am sharing an embossed nativity scene with a variegated snow card background.  This background technique adds beautiful shimmering detail.

Sentiment:

All is calm.  All is bright.

With this technique, dark color cardstock works nicely, or even darker ink blending as well.

Snowball ~ Day 1 MCT 127th Edition Black Friday Sneak Peeks

Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 127th Edition release and Black Friday sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 1 sneak peeks.  Today, we are showcasing the newest snowball nesting dies, stamps & dies plus one of the new paper pads.

Sentiment:  To you & yours.

So much cuteness is included in this release.  It s super easy to work with.  

Oh Holy Night Card ~ Unity Stamp Co. Instagram Hop Day

 Today, we are doing an Instagram hop to celebrate the Unity Stamp Company Brown Thursday sale.  It is the biggest sale of the year.  Here is my project for today featuring a some of the newest stamps and dies.

Sentiment:  Oh holy night

To accent this card, I used ink blending and paint splatters for a night scene.

Winter trees card scene tutorial + handmade stencil slope

      Building a winter card scene is easier by using a handmade stencil slope.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to build a winter scene with pretty night sky colors and the look of snow slopes.

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas

Adding different sky colors changes the look of the scene.  And, scene building is easy with a handmade stencil slope.

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Ghost shape card ~ MCT 113th Edition Sneak Peek Day 4

  Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 113th Edition release is coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing Day 4 sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Boo

For today's sneak peek, I enjoyed using the ghost cover die.  I used it with an A2 side fold card base.  This spooky ghost shape floats upward a little.  I used splatters for the background over navy blue cardstock.  The moon is a circle die-cut and the sentiment was heat embossed.  This was really fun to make.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***

We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! ALL winners will be announced on Emma’s blog on Friday during the blog hop! 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 Emma to contact you with your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Ghost Cover Die, Halloween Banner Sentiments, 4" Circle Card Dies, Rectangle Frame Die Layers; Gina K. Designs connect glue, Ranger distress oxide ink in pumice stone, ink blending brush, white embossing powder, Wow embossing ink, gold watercolor, white acrylic paint, My Favorite Things blue beyond card stock, flat double-sided tape.

See more inspiration on the My Creative Time blog.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Winter home snow scene watercolor card tutorial.

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing one way to create a winter home snow scene with added watercolor, paint splatters and snow drifts.

Sentiment:  Hello

Creating a snow scene is easy with snow drift trim and watercolor accents.  Layering up a few different elements adds interest and dimension.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this winter home snow scene card in watercolor.   To begin, add white paint splatters onto a blue cardstock panel.  Next, die-cut or trim snow drift pieces to overlap and fit onto the card front.  Also, stamp or die-cut a sentiment for the card.  Then, stamp the home with waterproof ink onto watercolor paper.  Next, add watercolor of choice to the house.  I used Zig clean color real brush pens in dark hues.  Then, once dry, fussy cut (cut out) the house.  Finally, layer it all and adhere it to the card front, to finish.

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

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Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Warm Wishes For Your Home and Unity Essential Greetings dies {thanks & hello}. 

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, MFT stitched slimline snow drift die-namics, Ranger multi medium matte glue, Zig clean color real brush pens 065, 072, 064, 071, 031, 037, 032, 044, 033; heat tool, Liquitex Basics titanium white acrylic paint, Altenew palette mat, paint brush.

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

Night sky background stars celebration card with accents ~ tutorial

 Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing a way to make a festive and fun night sky background for a celebration card.  Extra accents were added to make the scene.

Sentiment:  Cheers.  It is the beginning of anything you want.

Making a night sky background scene is easy with stamps, ink and embossing.  Plus, fun celebration details and stamps make it extra festive.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this night sky background card.  To begin, die-cut or paper trim all of the background and accent layers and panels.  Next, stamp the girl and the sentiment.  Then, add color to the girl with Copic markers or others.  Also, make a strand of lights and add glitter glue to make them sparkle.  Next, fussy cut (cut out) the girl.  Then, onto the oval white cardstock panel, stamp the stars with embossing ink and then heat emboss the stars in white.  Next, blend distress ink in two blue colors, dark enough for a night sky.  Then, with a dry paper towel, wipe the inked panel lightly to make the stars appear brighter.  Finally, assemble the scene building card layers, 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. New Year Girl and Star Burst {background}. 

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, MCT Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies; MFT sentiment die, distress oxide ink in broken china and faded jeans; Ranger multi medium matte glue, glitter glue, Copi markers 100, C9, C5, C7, C3, C00, YR00, E00, W1, 0, E49, E29, E44, R02, E13, E33, E11; ink blending brush, white embossing powder, heat tool, Wow embossing pad.

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

Winter night sky Holiday twinkle card ~ MFT Stamps

 Hello.  Today, I am playing with My Favorite Things stamps and dies.  Also, I am participating in their sketch challenge using winter stamps and a watercolor night sky background.

Sentiment:  You are so bright, you twinkle.

For this starry winter night scene, I decided to make a watercolor background using Colorburst powders on watercolor paper.  Then, once dried, the background was die-cut using slimline die-namics and trimmed further to fit the card base.  Also, I stamped and heat embossed paint splatters onto the sky.  Next, I stamped and colored the bunny and trimmed the sentiments.  Stars were die-cut into the background and larger ones were added in. I think that the night sky turned out better than expected.  The sketch was the inspiration for this twinkle card.

Here is another look.

Challenge:  MFT Stamps sketch 512

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Stamps Merry Wishes by Stacey Yacula, Starry Night Sentiments, Starry Night Sentiments Die-namics, Starry Night Horizontal Die-namics, Paint Splatter Background, Merry Wishes Die-namics, Tag Builder Blueprints 4, Blueprints 15, Slimline Starter Die-namics, Rainbow Garden A2 Envelopes, Night Sky Colorburst Trios Ken Oliver in grape jelly, blueberry & field day, TCW Ken Oliver watercolor paper;  Copic markers B06, B29, B14, BG53, BG49, BG32, BG10, C5, C3, C1, V0000; Wow embossing pad, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, EK powder tool, white embossing powder, mini mister, iCraft ultra bond adhesive, heat tool, Original Misti.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day.

Gaylynn 

Christmas tree friends + winter night sky ~ MFT Stamps

Hello.  Today, I am playing with My Favorite Things stamps and dies.  And, I am participating in their sketch challenge using winter stamps.

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas to my amazing, beautiful, wonderful friend.

For this sweet winter night scene, I paired these sweet friends against a snowy night sky.  

For the sky, I stamped and embossed first in gold.  Then, I rotated the stamp a bit and restamped in white.  This was a tip from Koren Wiskman in one of her MFT videos.  I must say, I will use this background technique often.  This was a joy to create.  

Here is another look.

Challenge:  MFT Stamps sketch 511

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Stamps Merry Wishes by Stacey Yacula, Stitched Traditional Tag STAX Die-namics, Stitched Slimline Snow Die-namics, Paint Splatter Background, Merry Wishes Die-namics and navy cardstock;  Also, Copic markers R27, R02, E44, E71, E33, E11, E00, YR00, YR0000, W1, Y21, YR23, Y11, E29, W3, G28, G99, YG95, YG13, YG03, G21, BG32, BG10; Wow embossing pad, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, EK powder tool, Original Misti.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day.

Gaylynn