Stencil frame moose card

Hi.  Thanks for visiting.  Today I am sharing a stencil frame moose card.  This is similar to a previous project that I made using eclipse stenciling, but for this one, I added more blending for a rustic look.

Sentiment:

Wishing you a day full of wild surprises.

Since the background paper was dark green, I added even more of the ink blending during the masking process.

We miss you bird themed pun card

 Hey there.  Make a small stamp or image shine using a circle cut-out from patterned paper.  This is the cutest bird who is sure to bring smiles.  Let him stand out all on his own.

Sentiment:  We flockin' miss you!

We are so sorry heartfelt support card.

 Greetings.  Some cards are difficult to make because sometimes there are no words in difficult times.  This is an idea of a simply stamped card with a heartfelt sentiment.

Sentiment:
There is no good card for this.  We are so sorry.

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.

Bride & Groom wedding card & blended topper.

Sending wedding congratulations can be made easily with simple stamping and color.  This bride and groom card includes a top border made from soft ink blending.

I used pastel colors on this one.

Friends Of Unity Blog Hop ~ May 2024 Masculine

 Hello! Welcome to the May 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The theme this month is masculine.  So I have three fun cards to share.  The inspiration for these is masculine but I think they would work for anyone.  Be sure to comment on our FOU blog posts during the month.  You will find your next stop in the blog hop below.

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.

Clean and simple flock of birds ~ Miss you card

 This is a clean and simple miss you card featuring the sweetest flock of birds on a branch.  I used simple stamping on white with a touch of ink blending for the background.

Sentiment:

Distance means so little when someone means so much.

Pansy flowers thank you appreciation card

For those times when you want to say words of appreciation, this is a pretty card to send.  I made it simple with touches of color plus frame cuts.

Sentiment:

You are so appreciated.

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.

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.  

Vintage holiday wishes stocking card

For today, I share this sweet vintage holiday wishes stocking card.  It features the Velveteen Rabbit theme using rubber stamps by Unity Stamp Co.

Just look at the sweetness.  The background was made from a stamp as well.  I felt that a vintage and distressed look was in order.

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. 

Juniper fun fold card with colored pencils.

 Hi crafty friends.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a juniper fun fold card with colored pencils.  It includes a flip up element for writing your inside greeting.  The style can be used with almost any stamp or theme.

Sentiment:
His mercies are new every morning; Great is His faithfulness.  "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!"  Lamentations 3:23:24

For color, I used colored pencils along with ink blending to accent the juniper stamping.  I also incorporated an inspirational spiritual theme.

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.

Coffee ~ My Creative Time 122nd Edition Release, Sale & Blog Hop

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 122nd Edition release and sale are live.  Here is my coffee stain card for today.  See what else Emma has in store for you.

For the blog hop, you may have arrived from Emily's blog.

Sentiment:  Coffee.  Let's venti.

This was super fun to make.  I love the paper and the blue & brown colors together.

One layer stenciled card & night sky frog spotlight

    Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a one layer night scene card.  This one features a frog spotlight and a surrounding night sky.

Sentiment:  Hey there good lookin'.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

This one layer stenciled card was fun to spotlight with layers of ink blending around it.  The frog is just too cute.

Open window frame card plus dry embossing

  Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing an open window frame card featuring a cute dog and balloon plus dry embossing.

Sentiment:  You rock.

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

This open window frame card can work with or without embossing and almost any stamps.  This one includes background stamping as well.

Paint splatters with ink blending ~ Sunray card tutorial

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a technique for adding paint splatters with ink blending and stamping in card making and paper crafts.  

Sentiment:

Sending Hugs.

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

Using two colors for paint splatters with ink blending adds depth and interest for card backgrounds, mixed media projects and paper crafts in general.