Neat Nook Creations

 Welcome.  Thank you for visiting.  Today for Unity Stamp Company, I am sharing silhouette stamped poinsettia cards.  A set of six coordinating holiday cards were made in one setting.

 Sometimes you want a different look for different occasions.  Today for the Unity Stamp Co. blog, I am showing how to make a rustic background with softness.  I show two examples. 
These projects are also part of the Unity Stamp Company and Brutus Monroe Instagram hop starting 6.7.23.  See me there @neatnook for more details.

Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a graphic birthday card with a popped up window frame.  This is great for anyone.

 Hello.  Today, I am sharing 2 step wreath stamping, two ways using different ink colors.  The color combinations are endless for wreath making throughout the year.

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 120th Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 2 sneak peeks.  This card features a sweet bird and flower with a little note.

 Hello, it's Gaylynn.  The My Creative Time 120th Edition release and sale are coming up on Friday.  But for today, the team is sharing adorable Day 1 sneak peeks.  This card features graduation clear stamps and dies.

Sentiment:

Hats off to the grad.
We are so proud of you.

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a layered embossed poppy flower card & matching envelope.  This one was easy to do with no coloring involved.

   Using an adhesive sheet helps to easily apply intricate cover die-cuts to cards.  Here is a tutorial on how I made this monochromatic birthday card filled with stars. 

 Hello.  Doily stamping and pop up sentiment accents make a quick and easy card.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing this technique which will work with almost any stamp.

Hi there.  This is a demonstration of using mandala stamped layers in card making.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to use some of the layers to make a soft wedding card on color cardstock.

 Card scene building adds interest to stamping.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to make an outdoor nature background with mountains for this buffalo card.  This works as a masculine card or for anyone.

Sentiment:  Have a stompin' great birthday.

This buffalo stamp is amazing and so detailed.  I gave him a background using masking and ink blending to create card scene building.

Helpful tips:

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Aging Graze-Fully and Sentiment Tags. 

Also, Fiskars paper trimmer, scissors, Copic markers E29, E37, E44, E13, C1; original Misti, MFT extreme black hybrid ink pad and mountain die-namics (retired); flat and foam double-sided tape, Ranger plastic craft mat, distress oxide ink in broken china, walnut stain and peeled paint, archival ink in potting soil and Viridian; cardstock, cording, hole punch, purple 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.

   Gaylynn

         

 Hello.  Today, I am playing with My Favorite Things stamps and dies.  Also, I am participating in their sketch challenge 513 this week.  This is another holiday card made for this year's holiday greetings.  This one features an adorable penguin and a wreath.

Sentiment:  Being with you makes the Holidays extra special.

To make this sweet penguin wreath card, first stamp the penguin and the sentiment.  Then, color in the penguin.  I used Copic markers.  Next, die-cut all of the panels and elements.  Also, reuse the berries' negative paper strip for trim accents.  Then, add white stenciling onto the background diagonal panel.  Next, place and adhere the diagonal layers onto the card base.  Then, trim off the overlapped sections to align with the card edges.  Finally, adhere the wreath layers and the penguin over the background panel, to finish.

Here is another look.

Challenge:  MFT Stamps sketch 513

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Stamps Merry Wishes by Stacey Yacula, Merry Wishes Die-namics, Joyful Wreath, Weaves Stencil, Blueprints 23, Slimline Starter Die-namics; Copic markers C3, C5, C7, 0, RV0000, V0000, BG10, R27, R02, R08, Y15, YR23; Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, MFT Sweet Tooth ColorBox pigment ink, heat tool, Mini Misti, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, Fiskars paper trimmer.

Gaylynn 

  Hello.  For Technique Time at Unity, I am showing a sparkly card.  The tutorial will show one way to make a glitter frame filled with stars.  It also incorporates a starry sky background.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this glitter frame card.  To begin, die-cut or trim a background panel and make a frame for it.  Next, stamp the star onto cardstock and add color with Copic markers or your coloring of choice.  Also, fussy cut the star.  Then, stamp and heat emboss the sentiment in white.  Also, add ink blending in darker blue shades around the sentiment panel to create a starry sky look.  Next, add stars to the background by either die-cutting, stenciling or by heat embossing the stars in white.  Then, add a thick layer of glossy accents (glue) along the front side of the frame area.  Also, generously pour glitter over the glued frame and allow it to dry completely.  Finally, assemble the card layers to finish.

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

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Felt Star. 

Also, white embossing powder, Mini Misti, foam double-sided tape, cardstock, My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle Frame and Starry Night Vertical Die-namics; glossy accents, MSC star glitter, distress oxide ink in faded jeans and broken china; Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, Gina K. Designs white pigment ink, Tombo glue, heat tool, ink blending brush, Copic markers Y11, Y02, Y26, YR23, 100, R20.