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Adding card dimension ~ winter tree scene tutorial

Hello, Gaylynn here. Adding card dimension gives a 3-D effect and texture.  Today on the Unity blog, I am sharing a way to build a winter scene using dimensional trees along with glitter accents.

One way to get pops of interest is by adding card dimension with slopes and with trees.  Lifting panels with foam tape is a way to get the look.

Sentiment:  Happy Holidays

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

Helpful tips:

These are helpful tips for adding card dimension for scene building.  To begin, stamp the trees and die-cut them individually.  Next, stencil the background whimsical trees using glitter gel or color paste.  Also, allow dry time.  Then, trim or die-cut slopes and a background frame layer.  Now, begin building the scene by layering the black frame layer, then the stenciled panel.  Additionally, add two layers of slopes using foam tape.  Carefully, tuck the die-cut trees into the slopes with foam tape.  Finally, add the sentiment, to finish.

 

And, this is another look.


Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co. Ornamental Pines stamps, Ornamental Pines – coordinating die set and Ornamental trees stencil or Ornamental Pines Stamp & Stencil Bundle.

Additionally, double-sided foam tape, My Favorite Things Caribbean sea premium dye ink pad and slope die; My Creative Time rectangle frame die layers and rectangle frame dies; original Misti, Gina K. Designs turquoise glitz glitter gel, spatula, Ranger plastic craft mat, cardstock.

Remember, if you want to view my other projects on the Unity blog, see my features linked below.

Technique Time
Watercolor Wednesday.

Please, tune in next Wednesday with a new project for Technique Time.
Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

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Miracles Happen Every Day

Hey everyone!  It’s Jules of Paper Gems by Jules and today I’m sharing a card I made with the intent to go beyond my basic Copic coloring.  We all have supplies that we purchase with the intent to remake something that inspired us… but then, well, life happens.  This week, I paced myself and made a little time to add a little something each day to make this card.

Day one:  Decided to just play with the new Speckled Egg Distress Ink.  I smushed the ink pad on my glass mat and first pressed my white card stock into it, but then just used my watercolor brush to add more color in certain spots.  Next, I pulled out “A Faithful Letter” background stamp and inked up parts of it and pressed the blotted card stock on there.  This allowed the script to be in spots and give it a more distressed look.

Day two:  Let’s add layers.  At this point, I wanted to give it a little more of a grunge look.  Using a bubble stencil, I added Rusty Hinge Distress Oxide on two of the corners.  I liked it, but wanted more dimension.  Using the same stencil over the same spots, I added Gina K Iridescent Glitter Glitz over the oxide ink and let it dry overnight.

Day 3:  Back to basics with Copic coloring.  I just wanted to color on this day so I stamped out the beautiful girl from the February 2021 Kit of the Month: A Beautiful Mindset.  I wanted to color her dress with a similar color to Speckled Egg.  I was hoping to get more of a grungy orange for the umbrella, but it got a little dark, but hey… it’s art. It’s all good.  Once I was done coloring, I fussy cut her out.

Day 4:  Time to finish up.  Now that the Glitter Glitz is dry, I brought in some Rusty Hinge Distress Ink and smushed it onto parts of the background.  Once that was dry, I stamped a sentiment that happened to be in this same KOM, but hit home (and I’ll explain in a bit).  I trimmed a brown piece of card stock and layered it under the mixed media background using foam tape.  I adhered the background and then added this pretty lady, again, using foam tape.  Last, I adhered it all to the card base and it’s done.

As I stamped this sentiment, I heard back from my best friend who’s father is struggling with Covid in the hospital.  I grew up with there family and her family always welcomed me like one of their own.  So her heartache became mine and I just broke down.  I was heartbroken that I couldn’t hug her and hold her hand while she navigates through this.  We can’t visit her father to help him through this.  All we can do is pray.  All we can do is listen.  And this story is just one of so many… so this sentiment… it was a welcomed reminder to

"Never stop believing in HOPE because MIRACLES happen every day."

Let’s hope for many miracles around this world.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you too can find inspiration and peace in crafting.

Jules

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Glitz glitter slim card + ink blending ~ succulents

Hello, Gaylynn here. For Technique Time, I share a glitz glitter slim card with succulents using stamping, stenciling and different color mediums.
Making a glitz glitter slim card background with sparkle pairs nicely with the succulent stamping.

 

Sentiment:  Grow, bloom, thrive always.

Helpful tips:

Here are helpful tips to create this glitz glitter slim card.  To begin, pre-trim the card base and all of the card layers.  Die-cuts were used here, but are not necessary.  Next, stamp, color and cut out (fussy cut) the succulent potted plants and the sentiment.  Then, add ink blending of choice to the bottom front panel.  Next, add a thin layer of glitz glitter gel along with a stencil and a spatula in random sections where you want background interest.  Then, allow the gel to dry at least 30 minutes.  Finally, assemble the card front, to finish.

Card base cut approximately 9″ x 7 1/2″
Card front approximately 9″ x 3 3/4″
Envelope #9 or #10

Another look:

Here is my video tutorial for this project.  It will detail the full process.

Supplies include Unity Stamp Co. Thrive Always.
Also, distress oxide ink in walnut stain and worn lipstick, blending brush, Gina K. Designs bubblegum glitz glitter gel, Simon Says Stamp intense black ink, Faber-Castell spatula, Tim Holtz herringbone stencil, original Misti, flat and foam double-sided clear tape, Fiskars paper trimmer, scoring board, Pink Fresh Studio slim ornate edges and slim diagonal stitched rectangles; Copic markers R02, R20, E33, E13, YR24, B34, B01, G21, G28, G99.

Remember, if you want to view my other projects on the Unity blog, see my features linked below.

Technique Time
Watercolor Wednesday.

Please, tune in next Wednesday with a new project for Technique Time.
Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn

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Glitz glitter gel with stenciling watercolor card + tutorial.

Hello.  It’s Gaylynn with my Technique Time series. Today, I am sharing a card using a mix of techniques.  I added glitz glitter gel and stenciling to a pre-stamped panel and then finished with watercolor.

Sentiment:  Hello.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Helpful tips:
Here are helpful tips for using glitz glitter gel and stenciling along with watercolor.  To begin, pre-stamp with waterproof ink and trim a card front panel using watercolor paper.  Next, add a layer of glitz glitter gel and stenciling around the stamping on that panel.  I chose to use pixie spray, turquoise glitz glitter gel, a spatula and a stencil pal for the application.  Then, allow the finished stenciling to dry completely.  Once dry, add water by section to the stamping and then dab watercolor into the water sections using a brush.  Next, move the color around where you want.  Then, heat set by section and repeat as needed.  Finally, layer everything and add the sentiment to finish the card.

Unity Stamp Co. products used:
Easter Lily Blessings 3/2020 sentiment kit
Heart Confetti Stencil
Deco Foil Stencil Pal
Gina K. Designs Glitz Glitter Gel Turquoise Sea

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Here is another look.

Finally, here is my video tutorial for this project.  It will detail the full process using glitz glitter gel and stenciling.  I would love to see what you make using inspiration from this project.

 

Remember, to view my other projects on the Unity blog, see my features linked below.

Technique Time
Watercolor Wednesday.

Tune in next Wednesday with a new project for Technique Time.
Thanks for visiting.

Gaylynn