Neat Nook Creations

 Today, I am sharing a tropical scene with Koi pond stenciling and Copic coloring.  This is a soft combination paired with patterned paper.

Sentiment:
Follow your dreams.  They know the way.

I really like the mix of patterns and layers.

 Take a look at this layered watercolor flowers and bees card.  I used watercolor layers and paper frame layers to build this up.

 Hi everyone.  Today I am sharing Summer vibes with a simple mixed media inspirational card.  This one incorporates mixed stamping and patterned paper.

For the bees panel, I added extra color with a chicken wire stamp that also looks like honeycombs.  And for the background paper, I added honeycomb dry embossing.

 Hello.  The My Creative Time design team is sharing tropical favor projects.  For today, I made a quick and easy favor box with a mermaid theme.

 Hello.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a tropical beach scene card using water soluble oil pastels for watercolor

 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.

     We are celebrating Angela's birthday week over at Unity Stamp Company.  Here is another peek using some of the offerings over at Unity.  This fun card with sharks is great for birthdays with a fun pun twist.

  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing this bright and sweet cross card using paper layers, Unity Stamps & Copic coloring.

Combining colorful paper layers, Unity stamps & Copic coloring makes card making easy and the design options are endless.

Helpful tips:

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

Unity Stamp Co. Alleluia, Chic Script Salutations {Die Set}.

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, Gina K. Designs connect glue, My Favorite Things card stock in prickly pear and gold shine, stitched mini scallop oval STAX die-namics, stitched scallop basic edges 2, essential stitched sentiment strips die-namics; May Arts gold cording, BasicGrey PB&J paper, Copic markers Y08, Y17, YR12, 0, E13, E39, YG67, YG61. 

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

         

One way to accent a coffee or tea card is by using the paper piecing technique.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a coffee or tea themed mug card using this technique.

Sentiment:  Thank you, friend.

Adding color to stamping using the paper piecing technique makes for easy card making.  I used it for the coffee or tag mug along with pretty patterned paper.

Helpful tips:

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

Unity Stamp Co. Love & Bee Loved, Love & Wisdom Background, Say It Big {coordinating dies}, Blessed & Happy Everything, Spring Coffee, Pink Lemonade {paper pack}

Also, flat and foam double-sided tape, cardstock, My Creative Time cute card dies, Gina K. Designs connect glue, scissors, Copic markers YR14, Y06, YG0000, 110. 

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.

This is included in:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Add A Sentiment

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  I am participating in the camp projects.  For today, the theme is delightful die-cutting.  I decided to make a tropical box card using interactive dies and sea life icons.

Here are tips for making this card.  To begin, die-cut and assemble the box card.  For added ocean elements, add pieces of wave die cuts for the inside section.  Stamp and place the sentiment label on the front.  Next, stamp, color and die-cut the sea life and background accents.  Finally, adhere all of the sea life and elements into the box card, to finish. 

I made a quick video tutorial of this box project, but MFT has other examples of options for assembling the box cards.  This card flattens to fit into an A2 size envelope.

Here is another look.

The full project video tutorial with included project reference guide is part of my card making class here:
12 Interactive & 3-D Cards Bundle 3.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things Outside The Box Level Up, Ocean Waves die-namics, Under The Sea die-namics, Sweet Safari stamps, Sweet Safari die-namics, Friends With Fins stamps, Friends With Fins die-namics, card stock in Prickly Pear, Fire Coral, Caribbean Sea, Summer Splash, Sno Cone; Extreme Black hybrid ink pad.
Also, Copic markers BG13, BG11, BG32, E57, Y17, BV23, C0, C4, C2, C8, BG72, C6, Y12, YG17, G43, YG61, YG0000.

MFT Camp Create ~ Day 5 Delightful Die Cutting

Gaylynn

   Sea turtle masking is great for scene building with stamping.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a tropical card using sea turtle stamping along with pretty patterned paper.  

Sentiment:  Keep swimming.

A mix of pretty paper along with sea turtle masking help to make this card come to life.  I requested a sea turtle stamp, and Lea Keisling then designed the stamp kit for Unity.  How awesome is that?  The elements are found in the August 2021 Whit Kit card kit.

Helpful tips:

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

Unity Stamp Co. Just Keep Swimming {Whit Kit August 2021} and By The Sea {paper pack}. 

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, scissors, distress ink in speckled egg, distress oxide ink in broken china, ink blending brushes, My Creative Time heart label dies, My Favorite Things double stitched rectangle STAX die-namics and wavy lines stencil, Nuvo crystal drops in bright gold, Gansai Tambi starry colors watercolor, Scrapbook Adhesives repositionable dots, Copic markers E29, E15, E13, E33, E11, E00, 0.

 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.

 This project is included in the
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Summertime Blues 

Thank you for visiting.

   Gaylynn

         

 Hello.  Gaylynn here.  For today, the theme is shaker projects.  Here is my Summer themed mermaid shaker card.

Sentiment:

Supplies:  My Favorite Things Sno Cone heavyweight card stock, extreme black hybrid ink pad, rainbow garden A2 envelope, mermazing stamps, mermazing die-namics, braided border die-namics, A2 stitched rectangle STAX Set 2 and A2 double stitched rectangle die-naimics, A2 stitched circle STAX die-namics, glue.

Gaylynn

  Making a coordinating mini slimline card and envelope set is double the fun.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a lemon themed mini slimline set tutorial.  

Sentiment:  Hello

This mini slimline card & envelope set was fun to make, especially in the bright lemon yellow and green color scheme.  It was fun making the lemon focal point along with using an eye catching sentiment and pretty paper accents.

Helpful tips:

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

Unity Stamp Co. Fresh Lemonade, Chic Script Salutations {die set} and Pink Lemonade 6x6 {paper pack}

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, scissors, My Favorite Things Lemon Chiffon and Prickly Pear Prestige card stock; My Creative Time Cute Card Dies, Cute Card Envelope Die and Cute Bubble Cover Die; Ranger multi medium matte glue, Gina K. Designs connect glue, score tape, Copic markers N7, Y02, Y18, YG0000, E81, G46, G43, YG61.

 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.

This is included in the challenge
Simon Says Anything Goes + Slimline option

   Gaylynn

         

 Today, I am sharing a Summer beach card featuring a girl in a tropical scene.  I used a mix of distress ink, Copic markers and masking for the scene building.

Sentiment:  Wishing you sunshine & happiness.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. All Sunshine & Happy. 

Also, foam double-sided tape, distress ink pads in antique linen, tattered rose, squeezed lemonade, tumbled glass and speckled egg; Copic markers E87, E43, E70, YR30, YR82, R01, RV34, RV95; ink blending brush, Post-It tape, adhesive dots, MFT elegant rectangle STAX die-namics, cardstock. 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

 Today, I am sharing a tag card featuring light stamping and watercolor.  The idea was a  vintage or storybook look for this tutorial.

Sentiment:  Sending hugs.

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

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YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

 Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Timerland Mouse and Here's A Hug {die}. 

Also, original Misti, Zig clean color real brush in 071, 045, 028, 036; paint brush, MFT natural hybrid ink pad and stitched traditional tag STAX die-namics; cording, Nuvo crystal drops in bright gold, Altenew palette mat, Ranger plastic craft mat & multi medium matte glue; Canson watercolor paper, stamp scrubbie, gold glitter cardstock, foam double-sided tape. 

Thank you for visiting. 

Gaylynn

 Masculine card making is easy with Unity stamps and color.  Today, on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to add color to masculine stamping for a BBQ scene.

Sentiments:

King of the grill.  Happy birthday.
Wishing you a perfect day. 

For this card, I added Copics plus distress oxide ink blending to build color.  This complements the masculine card making process.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for this example of masculine card making.  To begin, stamp the grill items onto cardstock using Copic friendly ink.  Next, trim or die-cut the stamped panel to fit onto the card base.  Then, add ink blending in two colors around the edges of the stamped panel.  Next, add color to the grill stamping.  I used Copic markers for this example.  Optional, add a sentiment panel.  Finally, layer it all onto the card base, to finish.

Here is another card version.

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

Unity Stamp Co. Barbecue King and Perfect Day Hummingbird. 

Also, Ranger distress oxide ink peeled paint & broken china & plastic craft mat; ink blending brush, My Creative Time etched edge frame dies & heart label dies; Gelly Roll pen #10, Copic markers C6, N3, R24, E13, E33, E37, E18, Y26, R27, R02, YR23, Y11, C1, BG0000, YG13, G07, 0; heat tool, foam double-sided tape, cardstock.

 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

         

 For Technique Time, I am showing a way to make an easel card that includes an outdoor scene.  In this tutorial, no dies are used.

An easel card technique is a great way to add interest and dimension to a handmade card.  It is interactive and is includes pretty scene building.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips for creating this easel card scene.  To begin, stamp the girl, the flowers and the sentiment.  Next, trim and score a card base and a mint color frame panel.  Then, trim a cloud panel and a bottom trim.  Also, add color to the girl and flowers and then fussy cut (cut out) the girl and the flowers.  I used a circle punch for the sentiment.  Next, add light ink blending in two colors onto the cloud panel using a cloud stencil.  Finally, adhere the scored green panel onto the card base and add the accent layers to finish the easel card.

A2 card base:  Cut 11" x 4 1/4" and score at 5 1/2".
Mint frame layer:  Cut 10 1/4" x 4" and score at 5 1/2" and 7 3/4".
Cloud layer:  Cut 5" x 3 3/4".
White front strip:  Cut 3 3/4" x 2 1/4".

Here is another look.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Begin Anew, Gotta Love Sentiments, Cloud and Wave Stencil.

Also, foam and flat double-sided tape, cardstock, Misti, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, distress oxide ink in cracked pistachio and fossilized amber; 1 1/4" paper punch, scoring board, bone folder, Copic markers E44, E33, E71, E11, Y21, RV29, RV11, BG18, BG15, BG32, BG10.

   Gaylynn