Dancing mouse birthday card & watercolor

 How about a dancing mouse birthday card?  I gave her watercolor, sprinkles and a party banner to celebrate.

Sentiment:

May your birthday be full of tiny delights!

This one has a feminine look to it for gals, daughters, friendship, sisters and family.

Hey Girl friendship car card ~ Uniquely Unity stamps

 This card is fun, featuring a car and girls on an adventure.  This stamp scene is part of the Uniquely Unity monthly membership stamp set for May 2024 called Wind In Your Hair.

Sentiment:  Hey Girl

This can made for most any occasion just by switching out the sentiment.

Angie Girls Theme ~ Friends Of Unity Blog Hop August 2023

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The August 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Angie Girl", the rubber stamps designed by Angie Blom Designs.  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.

Be sure to see below both of the cards and the project details.

Family love chair card ~ clean and simple with Copics

Today, I am sharing another card using the fun home and family stamps in the May 2020 Unity kit of the month.  I love the chair and pillows included with the family sentiments.

Sentiment:  Family.  I love our family and I love you.

This card was made using teal and gray colors.  I used the comfy chair and throw pillows.  Plus, I added one of the sentiments to a pillow by cutting the stamp and then stamping shorter word sections.  The family sentiment flag was hand-trimmed.  For color, Copics were used in layers for a soft look.  And the background is a piece of dry embossing, leftover from another project.  Finally, I fussy cut the pieces and layered it all to finish.

I kept this card clean and simple CAS style.  This could easily be made for other occasions like house warming or birthday just by changing out the sentiments.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Company Beginning of Everything {May 2020 Kit of The Month}; MFT A2 dies, paper trimmer, double-sided flat and foam tape, Copic markers 0, W1, W3, W5, C1, BG32, BG10, B0000, B01, B14.

This project does not include a video tutorial.
However, for my projects with video tutorials, please see my YouTube channel at
Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

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Thanks so much for visiting.

Gaylynn

Soft Copic coloring + pretty paper layers card & video.

Hi there.  Today, I am sharing a thinking of you or miss you card and video.  I used digital stamps for this card along with pretty floral patterned paper.

Sentiment:
We may be miles apart, but you are always close to my heart.

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, either use printed digital stamps or hand-stamped images and a sentiment for use with Copic markers or your markers of choice.  Then, trim or die-cut the image panel and the floral background panel, to fit your card base.  Next, add color to the image in colors and layers to coordinate with your paper colors.  I used Copics in a variety of colors listed below.  Finally, layer everything and add twine & gems for accent, 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. There Will Be Sunshine digital stamps, Pink & Blue Watercolored {paper pack}; double-sided foam tape, My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle dies, hemp cording, Copic markers in E13, E11, E33, E37, E44, E71, W5, W3, C5, C1, C3, B06, B05, B14, BG10, B01, B0000, BG0000.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Big watercolor flower poppy card ~ Altenew half pans.

Hello.  This is one way of stamping with added watercolor.  I used Altenew half pans for color and acrylic paint for splatters.

Sentiment:  May all your wishes come true.

To make this card, pre-cut or trim all of the card layers.  Then stamp onto watercolor paper with waterproof ink.  Stamp the sentiment onto vellum, then trim.  Next, mix watercolor with water onto a palette in selected hues.  Then, with a watercolor brush, add layers of color by section, repeating as desired.  Heat set between the colors that you don't want to be blended together.  Also, mix a dab of white acrylic paint with water.  Then, using a paint brush, tap paint splatters over the flower layer.  Finally, once dry, layer onto the card base to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Unusual Day Poppy and Better With Age; Altenew watercolor half pans and palette mat; watercolor brush, vellum, black embossing powder, VersaMark ink, foam tape, clear double-sided tape, StazOn black ink, Liquitex basics white acrylic paint, MFT die-namics, cardstock, heat tool, Ranger archival jet black ink, Canson cold press watercolor paper.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Love Letters ~ Day 2 MCT 99th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi there, it's Gaylynn here.  Here is Day 2 of the My Creative Time 99th Edition sneak peeks.

Sentiment:  Will you be my Valentine?  My heart belongs to you.

For this card, I layered mini envelopes and notes along with an XOXO title and border.  This makes a great Valentine's Day card for a guy or gal.  I used patterned papers with a love theme and coordinating colors.

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

Here is another look:

Supplies for today's project: My Creative Time Mini Love Letter Dies, Mini Valentines, Love Letter Dies and XOXO Border Dies; Pink Paislee Moonstruck paper, Ranger plum archival ink, 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

Inspirational girl and flowers watercolor card.

This is an uplifting inspirational card.  It is great for support and encouragement for any time.
This is part of the Unity Stamp Co. 11th birthday celebration.
To celebrate further, we have an Insta Hop over on Instagram @neatnook so go take a look and hop along with us there.  Look for the birthday graphic for the hop details.

Sentiment:
You get to grow.  You get to change.  It's a really beautiful thing.

For this card, I used watercolor pencil blending for the girl and flowers.  Then, I made a die-cut frame to accent the stamping.  And, I used simple adhesive pearls for embellishment.

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. Grow & Change, Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, watercolor paper, foam tape, decorative paper, My Favorite Things dies.

Have a beautiful day.

Gaylynn

Gold embossed girl watercolor wine tag.

For Watercolor Wednesday, I have a heat embossed and watercolor wine tag for the Unity blog today.

Sentiment:  Find you tribe.  Love them hard.

For this wine tag, I wanted a friendship theme.  I added the girl in gold and then used watercolor for color.  It was embellished with splatters and adhesive gems.

The full article and tutorial are up on the Unity blog.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Gold Embossed Girl Watercolor Wine Tag

By Gaylynn Martling for Unity’s Watercolor Wednesday
(See also the video tutorial for this project.)

Trim or die-cut a wine tag panel with watercolor paper.  Add powder to the panel.  Heat emboss in gold.
Remove excess embossing powder using a narrow brush.  Heat set.
Watercolor the stamping.  Heat set between colors.  I used Altenew watercolor for this tag.
I use the stamp backing to mask prior to adding watercolor splatters.  Repositionable adhesive is best for masking.
Heat set and then embellish to finish.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. (Planner Gal) Love Them and Original Misti, Altenew watercolor half pans, Canson watercolor paper, VersaMark, powder tool, gold embossing powder, Papertrey Ink dies, heat tool, repositionable adhesive, stamp backing and adhesive gems.

Be sure to visit the Unity blog for the entire article and tutorial.
Also, you can find my other watercolor features at Unity's Watercolor Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Hello lace girl card with ink blending and Copics.

Here is an elegant style girl card with lace background detail.

Sentiment:  Hello.

For the lace background, I used distress oxide ink blending in two colors.   Also, I used makeup brushes for the ink blending process.
I used Copic markers for the girl and then fussy cut the girl and the lace trim.

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. Oh Hello, Lace and Ariel sequins; dual makeup brushes, distress oxide ink in wilted violet and worn lipstick; Copic markers E15, E18, E71, E11, E00, YR00; foam adhesive.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Lucky Bird ~ Day 3 MCT 89th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi again.  The MCT team is sharing Day 3 sneak peeks of the 89th Edition release.

Sentiment:  Believe in yourself.  You are awesome.

Here is a sweet lucky bird and an encouraging sentiment.  It is adorable and comes in a few layering dies.
For the background, I used distress oxide ink blending along with sweet oval die-cuts.

***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 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 and let's start spreading the word!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time Lucky Bird, Amazing Things, A Friend Like You, More Scalloped Stitched Ovals; Ranger archival ink in watering can and distress oxide inks in fossilized amber and broken china; and adhesive gems.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks.

Remember to comment for prize chances.
And tune in tomorrow for the full reveal, sale and blog hop.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Butterflies ~ Day 2 MCT 89th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi again.  The MCT team is sharing Day 2 sneak peeks of the 89th Edition release.

Sentiment:  Stay positive and strong... Everything is going to be alright.

This is just some of the amazing butterflies and encouraging sentiments in this release.
For the background, I used distress oxide ink blending along with the negative of one of the edge dies.

***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 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 and let's start spreading the word!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time Amazing Things, Fun Stitched Edges and Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and More; Ranger mini mister and distress oxide inks in fossilized amber, iced spruce and worn lipstick; VersaMark, powder tool, embossing powder and Nuvo crystal drops.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Thanks for stopping by.

Gaylynn

Bird and clouds Card ~ Day 1 MCT 89th Edition Sneak Peeks

Hi there.  The MCT team is sharing Day 1 sneak peeks of the 89th Edition release.

This is just one of the amazing birds in this release.
And can we talk about the clouds?  This is just a peek at the options and pieces coming soon.  
For the background, I used distress oxide inks and for the bird, I used Copics.

***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 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 and let's start spreading the word!

Here is another look.

Supplies: My Creative Time A Friend Like You, Floating Clouds Dies and Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies and More; Ranger cobalt archival ink and distress oxide inks in fossilized amber and broken china; Pretty Pink Posh sequins, Copic markers B14, BG10, B01 and C5.

Please be sure to visit Miss Emma's My Creative Time blog for more sneak peeks, all week long.

Remember to comment all week for prize chances.
Have a great day.

Gaylynn

To My Bunny Easter Favor Box ~ MCT 3-D Wednesday

Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing 3-D Wednesday projects.

Sentiment:  To my Bunny!

I decided to make a mini gift box for Easter.  It was die-cut and assembled with Wonder Tape.  I added a die-cut bunny which includes the sentiment.  This project comes together quickly.  It can easily be made into multiples for party favors or Easter treats.

Supplies:  My Creative Time Mini Gift Box Die, Basket Tag dies and Teeny Tag Holidays Revised; K and Company paper, Ranger Wonder Tape and twine.

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

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

You are my person floral card.

Hi.  Here is  pretty floral card with cutout detail on the card edge.

Sentiment:  You are my person.

I love the flowers and the sentiment.  The flower was stamped with repeat stamping and then trimmed around one edge.  Copic markers were used in shades of pink.  I used this piece as a card accent.

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. You Are My Person, Copic markers R27, RV29, R32, R20, BG10; adhesive pearls and patterned paper.  

Thanks for visiting.

Celebration flower buds card.

Today, I get to share a card with little flower buds, perfect for any celebration occasion.  It is always nice to experiment with color combinations, just for fun.

Sentiment:  Today's a day to celebrate.

This is a beautiful floral stamp and die set by Altenew.  I have been experimenting with various ink colors and settled with this muted flower color against the bold leaves.  The background was made from a stencil along with heat embossing.  I tore the vellum edge for added texture.

Here is another look.

I am including this in a couple of challenges, just for the fun of it.

February 2019 Altenew Inspiration Challenge

The Daily Marker 30 Day ~ #thedailymarker30day on Instagram

Supplies:  Altenew Blissful Bud and Sketched Lines stencil; ink by MFT, Gina K. Designs and Ranger; vellum, embossing powder, VersaMark, adhesive gems and foam tape.

I hope you enjoyed my take on the inspiration.

For more of my creations, follow my Instagram @neatnook

and subscribe to my YouTube creative video channel Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq.

Have a great day.

Gaylynn

Watercolor with Sakura Koi and gold heat embossing

Hello and welcome to a sneak peek at my second installment of Watercolor Wednesday, posted on the Unity blog.

Sentiment:  HIYA Gorgeous.

Today's article focuses on watercolor with Sakura Koi or pan style watercolors along with gold heat embossing.  I include a video tutorial and also written instructions for this technique.  I love the results that it provides.

For all of the details about this watercolor project and more, visit the Unity blog.

Today only, I am offering a coupon code happywednesday for 45% off of the Unity kits used here, and the code expires at midnight, 2-14-18.

Unity stamps kits used:

Blow Your Mind and HIYA Gorgeous

For details about my first watercolor post, see Watercolor with Distress Markers.

Wishing you and yours a happy and lovely Valentine's Day.

Spring time girl just because card.

This is Elise Girl by Angie Blom, one of Unity's newest releases.  I like the Spring look of this with the flowers and the birds.

Sentiment:  Just saying hello.

This is an all occasion or thinking of you handmade card.  I gave her a rose gold glitter border trim accent.  I also included Copic coloring, gold sequins and blue adhesive pearls.

I included a quick video tutorial for this girl.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a closer look at the card.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Elise Girl and So Very Grateful, Spellbinders and MFT dies, Copic markers, sequins, adhesive pearls and glitter paper.

Thanks for visiting. :)

Inspiration Wednesday with Unity

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with this project for Inspiration Wednesday.

Sentiments:

Be kind

Keep honest

Laugh lots

Work hard

Smile often

Serve

Have courage

Be thankful

Stay strong

Love always

I paired the girl with this amazing message and then used watercolor.  The background was made using gloss gel medium, a stencil and glitter. 

Here is a quick video tutorial showing the process.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is a look at this card a little closer.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Twinkle January 2018 Kit of the Month, MFT stencil, Liquitex gloss heavy gel medium, spatula, glitter, Ranger distress markers, watercolor paper and Archival ink in jet black.

Thank you for visiting.

Have a lovely day.