Soften the look of cards with vellum.

 Hey there.  One of my favorite things to add to cards is vellum.  This is a quick way to soften the look of your cards with or without added coloring.

Sentiment:  We cannot thank you enough.

Sketch ~ Friends of Unity Blog Hop February 2024

 It is February already.  I hope you are being creative in the new year.
The February 2024 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is a "Sketch".  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.

I made three different cards with the sketch inspiration this month.

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.

Scrap Paper 3 Ways ~ Card, Tag, Envelope Liner

 Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  Today for Unity Stamp Company, I show how to use scrap paper 3 ways.  It is a coordinating gift set including a greeting card, a gift tag and an envelope with a matching liner.

Now, go check out your scrapbook paper stash and also the 12x12 paper pads.  You will find treasures perfect to make a set like this.  This sheet is patterned vellum, but most paper works.

Poinsettia Vellum Coloring Holiday Card

  Today, I am sharing vellum coloring for this poinsettia layered holiday greeting card.  This is way to add softness along with muted color against background shades.

Sentiment:
Season's Greetings.
Peace is the beauty of life.

I used Copic markers for coloring in two ways.

Hiding adhesive on vellum card projects ~ Bougainvillea

Hello.  For today, this is about hiding adhesive on vellum card projects.  I use a beautiful bougainvillea stamp for this example.

Sentiment:

You always amaze me.

The background color peeks through the vellum, yet the adhesive is not visible.

Vellum embossed sympathy card set ~ floral

 Hello and welcome.  Here is a set of two vellum-embossed sympathy cards.  They are heat embossed and made flat for easy mailing.

Sentiments:
Nothing in life prepares us for losing someone we love.
My condolences to you and your family.

Sadly, these types of cards are occasionally needed.  It is helpful to have them on hand and ready to lend support.

Vellum overlay card ~ flowers & emboss resist background.

 Hello.  Today, I am sharing an idea for using heat embossing and ink blending for a vellum overlay card.

Sentiment:

Have a beautiful day.

This vellum card was fun to make and turned out so pretty and soft looking.

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

Copic coloring on vellum + stenciling ~ card technique

Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing an easy card technique featuring stamping and Copic marker coloring on vellum.  Also, I added a background with stenciling and ink blending.

Sentiment:

Sending Prayers

One of my favorite techniques for card making is Copic coloring on vellum.  It creates softness using this technique.  

I made a quick video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Woodland lake scene building stamped card tutorial

       Here are steps for woodland lake scene building.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to make this a beautiful outdoor lake scene and holiday card in one.  Some of us do not get snow at Christmas but evergreen scenes like this are found.

Sentiment:  Merry Christmas

For this woodland lake scene building project, I used a mix of stamping and ink blending.  The possibilities are endless with these layering stamps.

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

Heat emboss on vellum & brick stenciling slimline card tutorial.

    Here is a tutorial on how to heat emboss on vellum & brick stenciling.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing one way to mix vellum cardstock embossing, sunflowers and brick background stenciling.

Sentiment:  Beyond grateful for you.

I will show my process to heat emboss on vellum & brick stenciling below.  It provides a pretty alternative to coloring the stamping.

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

These are helpful tips to heat emboss on vellum & brick stenciling in Autumn colors.  To begin, stamp the sunflower three times using embossing ink and then heat emboss them in white.  Also, fussy cut (cut out) each sunflower.  Then, die-cut a slimline card base and a background panel.  Next, make a background using a stencil along with ink blending.  I used a brick stencil with ink in Fall shades.  Then, stamp and trim a sentiment panel and the tiny bees.  Also, add a bit of color in yellow and orange to the bees.  Finally, layer the sunflowers, embellishments and panels, to finish.  
This slimline card base is 7" x 8 1/2" and scored at 3 1/2".

Here is another look.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Sunflower Wishes {September 2021 Sentiment Kit}.

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, white embossing powder, ink blending brushes, heat tool, Wow embossing ink pad, Original Misti, My Favorite Things slimline starter die-namics, slimline English brick wall stencil, extreme black hybrid ink pad, premium dye ink cubes in kraft, candied yam and lemon drop; purple tape, Gina K. Designs connect glue, adhesive gems, EK powder tool, Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, Copic markers orange and yellow. 

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

         

Gold embossed vellum watercolor floral card tutorial

 Pairing gold embossed vellum stamping with watercolor looks lovely together.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to combine the two techniques for one lovely card.

Sentiment:  Hi

For this card, vellum was used for stamping and for gold embossing.  The background was made using simple watercolor.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for making this gold embossed vellum card.  To begin, trim or die-cut a background panel from watercolor paper.  Then, add at least two colors of watercolor loosely to the background panel.  Next, stamp the poppy flower onto heavy vellum cardstock using embossing ink.  Then, add gold embossing powder over the ink and then heat set the stamping.  Next, stamp and heat emboss the "hi" in black onto the top right side of the dried watercolor panel.  Next, fussy cut (cut out) the large stamped vellum flower and then adhere that over the watercolor background panel.  Finally, layer it all onto the card base with embellishments, to finish.

Here is another look.

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

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 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Floral and Buds

Also, Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, Ranger watercolor paper and fine gold embossing powder; black embossing powder, heat tool, original Misti, Wow embossing pad, Altenew watercolor half pans, paint brushes, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers; foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, adhesive pearls.

 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

         

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

         

Make your own stencil masking ~ slopes tree scene card

 Today, I am sharing my tree scene card with stenciled grass slopes.  I make a handmade stencil and used that for ink blending.

Sentiment:  Have faith everything will work out.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, stamp or foil the treetops onto a card front.  Next stamp or emboss the tree trunks and the sentiment onto a piece of vellum cardstock.  Be sure to fit the stamping over the treetops.  Next, make a handmade stencil by tearing cardstock into the shape that you want.  Then, add ink blending in the form of slopes, alternating shades and layers.  Finally, layer it all to finish the card.

I made a video tutorial showing the process for this project.
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Here is another look:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Beautiful Things Change.

Also, My Favorite Things ocean waves die-namics die-namics, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, PTI vellum cardstock, cording, Therm-o-Web Deco Foil in green verde, Yourstory laminator, Deco Foil transfer gel, ink blending brush, Distress oxide ink pads in broken china, peeled paint and walnut stain; paper trimmer.

Thank you for visiting.
Enjoy your day.

Shopping Bag or Box ~ MCT I Need A Favor

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing favor or treat projects.  For today, I am sharing a vellum favor or treat mini gift box or bag. 
 
This has an elegant look that would work for a bridal shower, wedding, birthday, hostess gift and more.

Sentiment:  Just for you.

To make this mini favor box or bag, first die-cut onto vellum twice.  Then, die-cut the sentiment onto glitter cardstock.  Next, adhere the box together using score tape or extra tacky glue.  Finally, add the sentiment and then embellish the box with ribbon and adhesive gems, to finish.

This assembled box measures approximately 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4".

Supplies:  My Creative Time Shopping Bag Die; Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock, glitter cardstock, silver ribbon, adhesive dots, score tape.

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

Thank you for visiting.

Gaylyn

Friendship flower card ~ vellum + ink blending ~ MCT Just Cards

Hello.  Today, the My Creative Time team is sharing card project ideas.  Here is my friendship flower card.

Sentiment:  Hi friend...  You make the world a better place.

Tips for making this card:  First, trim a background panel and a vellum panel to fit your card front and centerpiece.  Next, blend distress oxide ink in yellow shades along the edges of the background panel.  Then add a blue shade on the outer edges to show a bit of contrast.  I used makeup brushes for blending, but most any ink blending tool works.  Next, stamp onto vellum cardstock with a pigment ink like ColorBox or use a watermark ink for the flower and sentiment stamping.  Then add either clear embossing powder with pigment ink or an embossing powder with color over watermark ink.  Heat set and then layer everything to finish.

Supplies:  My Creative Time You Are Cherished stamps and dies; mini Misti, Colorbox ink in blue, clear embossing powder, blending brush (makeup brush for crafting), Ranger distress oxide ink in broken china and fossilized amber; cardstock, double-sided clear flat and foam tape, adhesive gems, PTI vellum cardstock.

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

Enjoy your day.

Gaylynn

Embossing folder with ink techniques ~ 4 ways

Hello.  I am sharing four embossing folders with ink techniques.  This creates card backgrounds with texture and an artsy look.

For different looks, try different inks and different ink placements.

Here are helpful tips for using an embossing folder with ink.  To begin, precut all of your card panels.  Also, choose embossing folders and inks for use on the inky background layer.  Next, ink the inside of the embossing folder.  Note, each background technique describes the inking process below.  Then, place the panel onto the inked side of the embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting or embossing machine.  Next, gently remove the inky panel from the embossing folder and allow it to dry.  Finally, layer your card front panels, accent with a stamped vellum or cardstock layer, to finish.

Sentiment:  Happy Birthday

For the card 1 background panel, I added ink to the inside flat side of the embossing folder.

Sentiment:  DAD.  The man, the myth, the legend.

For the card 2 background panel, I used an ink smooshing technique.  Onto a plastic craft mat, I added distress oxide in two colors with a light water mist.  Then, I placed the inside flat side of the embossing folder over the inky craft mat to apply the ink.  Extra ink was smooshed onto the same panel afterward.

Sentiment:  Be calm.  Trust it will be okay.

For the card 3 background panel, I added the ink to the inside raised side of the embossing folder.  The swirl details are shown in color on this background.

Sentiment:
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.
~ Psalm 143:8

For this card 4 background panel, I added ink to the inside flat side of the embossing folder and then applied the ink pad direct to the panel for a distressed look.  This one is made rustic intentionally.

On all of today's samples, I used vellum-stamped panels without added color.  I wanted the backgrounds to show through the vellum.

Here is another look.

Supplies:
(The embossing folders that I used in this project are no longer available.  I have linked similar items below, or use what you currently have.)

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

Vellum embossing blue flowers card border tutorial.

Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am sharing vellum embossing and creating a blue floral card border.

Sentiment: The world needs more of you.

This technique creates a soft look that can be used on its own or over a patterned background.  I used a premade background layer, but patterned paper would work also.

Here are helpful tips for creating the vellum embossing.  To begin, use a premade background or use patterned paper.  Next, stamp the flowers with embossing or watermark ink onto quality vellum cardstock.  I like Papertrey Ink vellum cardstock as it holds up to heat embossing.  Next, heat emboss the flowers using embossing powder with color.  I used blue.  Next, cut (fussy cut) around one side of the florals to make a card border.  Then, stamp and trim a sentiment panel.  Finally, adhere all of the layers to finish.

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

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For the inky embossing folder background technique details and video tutorial, click HERE.

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Insightful Meadows and Hello Sweetheart Bouquet; Papertrey Ink cardstock vellum, blue embossing powder, VersaMark ink, heat tool, powder tool, paint brush, premade background panel or patterned paper, mini Misti, flat and foam double-sided clear tape. 

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.

Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn