Best Teacher Ever School Card ~ Instagram Hop

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The August 2023 Unity Stamp Company Instagram Hop is happening now.  Check out all of the wonderful project inspiration.  You can find me on Insta @neatnook as well as @unitystampco and all of the other hoppers noted there.

Sentiment:
Best teacher ever

I hope that you hop on over to Instagram to leave us some love and comments.  Then, go see all of the fabulous projects.

Color Block Valentine's Day Cards ~ Set of 4

 Hi friends.  Here, I am sharing a set of four Valentine's Day cards made using color block patterns in variegated colors.

Sentiment:

Happy Valentine's Day
Assorted candy heart verbiage

This is fun to make with just solid paper for color.  Another fun option is to use the stencils in the set to create the conversation hearts in different colors.

Holiday Favor or Treat Box ~ My Creative Time I Need A Favor

 Hello, and welcome. Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing favor project ideas. I am sharing a sweet favor box with a cute gingerbread accent.

 This is super quick and easy to make, especially during the busy holiday season.  The box is one die, making it perfect for thank you, table decor, place settings, party treats or favors.

Gift Card Holder ~ Day 4 MCT 5 Days of Christmas

Hello, and welcome to the My Creative Time "5" Days of Christmas"! This week we will be sharing with you lots of last-minute Christmas ideas, such as cards, tags, treat holders, gift card holders and whatever else comes to mind that will help YOU get your creative juices flowing for the holidays! Just leave your comments on each of our blogs!

Today is Day 4 of our 5 Days of Christmas! We all will be showcasing some quick and EASY gift card holder inspiration!

This gift card wrap was made quick and easily with mostly MCT dies and solid color cardstock.  I kept this one bold, graphic and simple.

Teacher ~ My Creative Time Gift Card Giving

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing gift card giving projects today.  I thought that a teacher gift card holder project was in order this time of year.

Sentiment:  For you teacher.

A little birdie told me that teachers love gift cards so that they can buy what they want.  This is a mini slimline card that doubles as a gift card holder.

4 x 4 Card & Envelope ~ MCT 112 Edition Release & Blog Hop

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 112th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.  The design team is sharing project inspiration on our blogs.  Please visit each blog in the blog hop and leave a comment on each of the release posts.
For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  Hello.  Happy Mail.

For this card, I chose pastels in lavender and purple hues.  I made a note card and envelope from color cardstock and patterned paper using MCT dies.  The sentiment and accents were added to decorate this mini shape card.  I love that the envelope can be made to match the card.  I can see so many uses for these new 4x4 sets.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

Leave your comments on each blog for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to the My Creative Time store. One lucky winner will be chosen and noted on the MCT blog! GOOD LUCK my friends! (Please don't forget to leave a way/email for MCT to contact you, if you were to be one of the lucky winners.) 

Here is a peek at the 112th Edition MCT release items:

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: JULY2021 to receive a 15% discount off of your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, August 6, 2021, at midnight PST.

Here is another look at today's project.

Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Fancy 4x4 Card Dies, 4x4 Envelope Die set, Circle Card Add-Ons, 4" Circle Card Dies and Big Word Dies. Also, double-sided flat and foam tape, cording, score tape, bone folder, Ranger multi-medium matte glue, My Favorite Things card stock in summer splash, grape jelly, princess pink and grapesicle.

Hop along with us.

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

Thanks for visiting and hopping along.

Gaylynn

3 Color Burst Watercolor Cards ~ Teacher Appreciation

  Making a set of coordinating cards is fun using color burst watercolor.  Today, I am sharing three cards using these powders in different shades.

Sentiment:  Teach Love Inspire

Color Burst watercolor card backgrounds can be made ahead.  They make great backdrops for stamping or layers.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making these cards.  To begin, pre-cut or trim three watercolor paper background panels.  Next, stamp and cut out the sentiment tag.  Also, stamp three apples and color them in.  Then, fussy cut (cut out) the apples.  Next, onto each watercolor panel, spritz generously with water.  Then, lightly tap color burst powder over the wet panel, one color per panel.  The color will move.  Spritz more water over the panel until you are happy with the look.  Leave it to dry or heat set the watercolor.  Finally, layer each card, to finish.

Here is another look at the set.

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Teach Love Inspire.

 

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, My Creative Time square tag dies, My Favorite Things wonky stitched rectangle STAX die-namics, MFT Ken Oliver Crafts Color Burst in field day, lemon drop & orange zest; Ranger plastic craft mat, watercolor paper and mini mister; Fiskars paper trimmer, cording, Copic markers 0, 100, R27, G07, YG03.

    Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

My Creative Time 110th Edition Release, Sale & Blog Hop

  Hi, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 110th Edition release, sale and blog hop has begun.  For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:
Thanks, teacher.
Take a moment to appreciate how awesome you are.

 *** BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ***

Leave your comments on each blog for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to the My Creative Time store. One lucky winner will be chosen and noted on the MCT blog! GOOD LUCK my friends! (Please don't forget to leave a way/email for MCT to contact you, if you were to be one of the lucky winners.) 

Here is a look at the essential MCT release items:

*** SALE ALERT ***

DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW HERE! Use the code: APR2021 to receive a 15% discount off of your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, April 30, 2021, at midnight PST.

Here is another look at today's card.

Here are my sneak peek blog projects from this release.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Cute Postage Frame Dies, Big Word Dies, Big Word Sentiments, Cute Card Dies, Cute Card Envelope Dies, Belly Band Dies; My Favorite Things tropical teal premium dye ink pad, tropical teal & summer splash cardstock, poppin' polka dots paper; flat & foam double-sided tape, adhesive pearl, Gina K. Designs connect glue, bone folder, mini Misti, score tape.

Hop along with us.

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

Thanks for visiting and hopping along. I look forward to your comments.

Gaylynn

Bunny mini lollipop holder favor wrap ~ MCT 3-D Wednesday

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing 3-D projects on the MCT blog today.  I made sweet little lollipop holders for Easter treats and thank you tokens.  These are easy to make in quantity and then easily place a small lollipop inside.  I decided to decorate using the included tiny bunny die, but these could be made for any occasion.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Mini Lollipop Holder + Add-Ons (revised); double-sided patterned paper, cording, Ranger multi medium matte glue.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylynn

Teach love inspire sunflower jars ~ soft colors tutorial

 Hello.  This is a card to acknowledge and show appreciation for teachers and families, in the classroom, online or at home.  This has certainly been a challenging time for teaching and learning, as the navigation continues through it all.

Sentiment:  Teach.  Love.  Inspire.

This card was simple to make.  To begin, simply stamp onto a pre-trimmed piece of cardstock, using alcohol friendly ink or ink for use with your particular markers.  Next, add color in light shades.  I used light Copic marker shades first, then accented with darker tones.  Then, trim a background accent panel.  Finally, layer and assemble the card 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. Beautiful Like That; digital teacher sentiment by Lea Keisling, My Creative Time Thank You And Frame Dies, Simon Says Stamp smoke cardstock and intense black ink, Copic markers BG10, G0000, BG32, G21, B0000, C1, Y15, Y11, YR14, YR04, 0; double-sided flat and foam clear tape, cardstock.

Thank you for visiting.  Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

2 bookmark tags ~ MCT Made In Minutes

Hi there.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing project ideas which were made in minutes.  Here are my fun bookmarks with a heart topper.  These can double as gift tags as well.

Sentiments:  
Read, relax and unwind.
Sorry my night is all booked.

The heart topper doubles as a page holder as it opens at the bottom and closes over the page.

These gift tags were made from patterned paper die-cuts.  Any cardstock or patterned paper works for this.  The corresponding stamps fit perfectly onto the bookmark front.  No coloring is necessary for these quick and easy bookmark tags.  These make great little gifts for the book lover or for gift packaging tags.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Always Love To Read stamps and dies; mini Misti, Ranger jet black archival ink, BasicGrey Lucille paper, hole punch, hemp cording, foam tape.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Read bookmark ~ Day 1 MCT 99th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi there, it's Gaylynn here.  Here is Day 1 of the My Creative Time 99th Edition sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  READ

Today, I am showcasing a handmade bookmark.  This one includes a heart and "read" letters on a distress oxide background.  The top heart section moves back and forth to fasten the bookmark onto a book page.  This is a great little gift for almost anyone including teachers, classroom or for yourself.  It can easily be made into a gift tag by adding twine or ribbon at the top of the heart.

***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 my 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:

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and let's start spreading the word!

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Always Love To Read, Ranger distress oxide ink in cracked pistachio and vintage photo; blending brush, cardstock and adhesive.

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

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

Little boos treat bag gift tags for Halloween.

Today, I am sharing a fun way to dress up treats for Halloween.  I made a quick and easy set of assorted treat bag tags.

To begin, I stamped some of the icons onto a sheet of cardstock with Copic friendly ink.  Then, I lightly added touches of Copic makers to the stamping.  Two sizes of circle punches were used to cut out the icons and the frame layer.  With a little twine and a treat bag, the assembling was complete.

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

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

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Little Boos; circle punches, Copic markers Y20, Y11, YG13, G99, C1, C5, YR00, E11, E13; cardstock, twine and a hole punch.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Hello Gorgeous ~ MCT Favor Wrap and Gift Tag

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing "I need a favor" themed project ideas.

Sentiment:  Hello Gorgeous.

This is a party favor wrap and gift tag.  I wanted a tropical theme, so I used the flamingo and the sentiment to accent the treat bag topper.  This is an idea for a party favor, teacher appreciation or thank you gift.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Pretty Treat Topper Die, Hello Gorgeous and Celebration Tags; twine, Copic markers, glassine bag and Simon Says Stamp ink.

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

Until next time.

Gaylynn

All you need is a book. ~ Bookmark

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing anything goes projects.

I decided to make a fun bookmark.

Sentiment:  You can find magic wherever you look.  Sit back and relax, all you need is a book! ~ Dr. Seuss.

I have been slightly obsessed with the PBS series The Great American Read.  I thought that it would be fun to make a bookmark for today's project.  I love the sentiment and the stack of books.

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

Supplies:  My Creative Time So Many Books stamps and dies, Copic markers, cardstock, ribbon and Simon Says Stamp intense black ink for alcohol markers.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Pencil Pun Card ~ MCT 78th Edition Sneak Peek Day 1

Hi, it's Gaylynn here with Day 1 of the MCT 78th Edition Sneak Peeks.

I made a cute pencil pun card for today.

Sentiment:  You're all write.

This card works for school, encouragement, birthday or just because.  I love the cute pencil stamps and dies in this set.

MCT products used:

You're All Write Stamps & Dies

Stitched "Capture" Frame with Arrow Die

For this card, I used paper piecing instead of coloring in the pencil.  I had fun with it.  You can't tell from the photo, but the eraser trim is silver foil.  It shines in person.

***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 & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday on my blog! 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! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word! ;)

Here is my card a little closer.

Remember to leave a comment for a MCT prize chance.  

And then head over to Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks.

Thanks for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Thank You Girl and Flowers Card

This is a thank you card with a girl and flowers.

Sentiment:  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

This card can be for friends, family, teachers or anyone to say thanks.  It is in the colors of grey, aqua, pink and black.

Link Ups:

ColourQ Challenge #354

Craft Your Passion Challenge #324 Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Catherine Girl, Winnie and Walter die and Copic markers.

Have a wonderful day.