Neat Nook Creations

 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.

 Hello.  I am showing how to make a set of 3" x 3" mini note cards with envelopes.  These four were made cute using snail stamping and colored pencils.

  For today, I am sharing an easy stamp layering CAS card in a sympathy theme.  I kept this one simple and to the point.

Sentiment:
So sorry for your loss.

For support during these times, this card is a simple yet pretty greeting to show that you care.

 Here is a way to stretch your background stamps while also using your handmade tags.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing 2 tag cards using 1 background stamp two ways.

Changing up colors and texture is a great way to use background stamps.  This technique shows how to use 1 background stamp two ways for two tag cards.

Helpful tips:

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

Unity Stamp Co. Coming Up Roses {background}, So Dang Sorry, Swagger, Chic Script Salutations {Die Set}.

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, Gina K. Designs connect glue, My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers, tall tag frame die layers, tag frame die layers (retired); Wow embossing pad, My Favorite Things kraft hybrid ink and boysenberry dye ink, card stock in grapesicle and grape jelly; Ranger gold embossing powder, heat tool, Original Misti, Mini Misti, Copic markers Y26, E33, YR00, R20, V06, V04, V09, RV11. 

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

         

 Hi there.  For Technique Time at Unity, I share how to create a shimmer card plus added heat embossing.  This technique is extra nice over color cardstock.

Sentiment:  Deepest Sympathy.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this card.  To begin, trim or die-cut a panel from color cardstock.  Next, prepare the card for embossing by adding powder with a powder tool over the color cardstock.  Then, stamp with white pigment ink.  Also, for added texture, add white embossing powder then heat set.  Next, wipe off excess powder from the paper, once everything is set.  Then, lightly mask the stamping using the stamp backing.  Next, add white paint splatters to the paper and dry.  Finally, adhere the panel to the card base and then add sequins.

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

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. I Shall Not Want and Heart of Autumn; 

Also, original Misti, foam double-sided tape, white embossing powder, Gina K. Designs premium white pigment ink, heat tool, paint brush, Liquitex white acrylic paint tube, Ink On 3 liquid pixie dust, powder tool, purple cardstock, Ranger multi medium matte glue, PPP sequins, My Creative Time Rectangle Frame Die Layers.

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 3 of the My Creative Time 103rd Edition sneak peeks.

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

I hope to see you here all week for sneak peek projects. And check back this Friday for the blog hop.

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

 Hi, it's Gaylynn.  Here is Day 1 of the My Creative Time 103rd Edition sneak peeks.

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

I hope to see you here all week for sneak peek projects. And check back this Friday for the blog hop.

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