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Hearts and love card + patterned paper

Hi there. Gaylynn here.  For today, I am sharing a love card with patterned paper hearts.  This is wonderful for Valentine’s Day and love occasions.

This is super easy to make with patterned paper and a little stamping onto one of the paper sheets.

Sentiment:
My love.  From the moment we met, you stole my heart.  I love you.

Helpful tips:
To make this love card with patterned paper hearts, choose coordinating paper sheets.  Then, trim or die-cut hearts from patterned paper and/or solid cardstock, sized to fit onto an A2 card base.  I used heart dies but most shapes work with offset layering.  Next, stamp the tree onto one of the paper hearts.  In my case, I used a vintage sheet and added distress ink blending on the hearts.  Then, add a touch of red color for the stamped hearts.  Also, trim your choice of sentiment strips for the sentiments.  Finally, layer it all onto the card base using a  mix of flat and foam double-sided tape or glue, to finish.

 

This is a look at a little closer.

Here is how this was made:

Don’t forget, you can find my other Unity Stamp Co. features and supply links below:

Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

I hope that you give this a try and also share your Unity makes in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook Group.

Enjoy your day.
Gaylynn


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Valentina Girl with Chatty Hearts ~ February Sketch Challenge

Hello there crafty friend!
Crystal here from Tawny Owl Paperie with more inspiration for the Unity February Sketch Challenge that I’m hosting in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group. A lovely Valentine’s Day card with non-traditional colors!! I used the gorgeous Valentina Girl along with the awesome new Chatty Hearts {stamp & stencil duo}.

 

Valentine’s Day Card

I’m always drawn to the blue-green colors and wanted to use those in my design but also wanted a touch of the traditional colors for a Valentine’s Day card. The background was created using Evergreen Bough and Pumice Stone Distress Oxide inks over the two stencils in the Chatty Hearts {stamp & stencil duo}.

 

My inspiration for my color combo though I think my blue-green color is lighter. I do love this combination and probably wouldn’t have used the light gray in a Valentine’s Day card at all.

 

The pretty corals, reds and pinks in the heart wreath contrast well with the background.
Here’s a quick list of the Copic markers I used:
Skin ~ E000, E00, E11, E04
Hair ~ E21, E23, E27, E29
Clothes ~ C00, C1, C3, BG11, BG70, BG72
Flowers ~ R01, R30, R22, R32, R43, RV34, RV19, Y11, Y15
Leaves ~ G00, G02
Hearts ~ RV34, RV19

 

I finished off the card with two little banners using complimentary colors that I found in my stash. This time I remembered to staple them to the card front before I adhered it to the card base… but I ended up covering the staples with the two cute hearts that I stamped with the oxides and fussy cut. Speaking of those cute hearts, I discovered that the background for Chatty Hearts is not just a background. It’s a sheet of cute sentiments!! Each one of those adorable sentiments {49 of them, to be exact!} is cut out and can be used separately and then replaced in the background so you can use it as a background. This was a jaw-dropping moment for me! I had no clue and I love it even more!!

 

Video Link

You can check out my process video here… Valentina Girl with Chatty Hearts | February Sketch Challenge | Unity Stamp Co.
Here’s another look at the sketch! Please know that the sketch is meant to inspire and not require. Feel free to alter it to work for your creation and most importantly have some inky fun! I can’t wait to see what you create! Be sure to share your cards in the Unity Show & Tell group and also add them to the sketch challenge album in the group to be entered for a prize!! I’ll see you back here next Thursday with more inspiration for this month’s sketch challenge.

 

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

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Two Step Stenciling ~ Chatty Hearts

Hi there friends, Gaylynn here. For today, I am sharing two step stenciling with hearts.  This was made using coordinating stamps and stencils with ink blending.

These chatty hearts can be used for more than Valentines.  Here, I made a wedding card with a mix of stamping, ink blending and patterned paper.

Sentiment:
True love 4 ever.
Happy for you.

Helpful tips:
Here are helpful tips for making this card using two step stenciling.  To begin, prepare an A2 sized card base.  Then, trim or die-cut coordinating patterned paper layers and frames.  Also, die-cut bigger hearts using scraps from the patterned paper pieces.  Next, onto white cardstock, stencil the #1 hearts using kraft color ink blending, making note of where you placed the first stencil.  Then, using the #2 stencil, place it over the panel at the same place.  Add ink blending for those hearts in a different color.   Also, die-cut or trim the panel of blended hearts to fit the background pieces.  Next, stamp the two small sentiments inside of two of the hearts and also stamp and trim the bigger sentiment.  Finally, layer it all with glue, flat double-sided tape and cording, to finish.

 

Also, take a look at this card up close.

See how this card was created.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co.
Chatty Hearts {stamp & stencil duo}
Gotta Love Sentiments
Make A Tag {dies}
Stitched Up Hearts {die set}
Tuscan Textures {6X6 paper pack}
Rustic Wood {6×6 paper pack}

 Additional supplies that I used for this project are noted in my affiliate links below:

Distress ink pad in speckled egg
Distress Oxide ink pad in vintage photo
Ink blending brushes
Removable sticky note tape
Cording
Heat tool
Flat double-sided tape ATG
Glue
Ink pad in black
Dye ink pad in vintage timber
Scoring board
Bone folder
Neenah 110 lb cover solar white card stock
Neenah 80 lb solar white card stock
Paper Trimmer
Desk craft & cutting mat
New Misti stamping tool
Die-cutting machine
Metal adapter plate
Craft Tweezers
Craft Scissors
Envelopes
Stamp & die storage that I use:
Magnetic sheets die storage
Clear pockets stamp & die storage
Clear Bags card storage

Don’t forget, you can find my other Unity Stamp Co. features below:

Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

Thank you for visiting and have a lovely day.
Gaylynn

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Watercolor Valentine card + using scraps.

Hello and welcome.  It’s Gaylynn.  Today, I am sharing a watercolor Valentine card featuring big hearts and a coordinating frame layer.  I used scraps from a previous project.

These big candy hearts will surely make an impact on Valentine’s Day or love occasions.


Sentiment:  Happy Valentine’s Day

Helpful tips:
In summary, these are helpful tips for making this watercolor Valentine card.  To begin, prepare an A2-sized card base.  Then, make a frame or accents using leftover scraps like I did.  Or, stamp doilies in different colors and then using a rectangle die, cut out the center of a card panel to make a frame.  Next, stamp two hearts onto watercolor cardstock.  Also, stamp the sentiment onto one of the hearts.  Then, add watercolor to both using coordinating colors.  Once dried, fussy cut (cut out) the hearts.  I added black marker shading around the edges to make the hearts pop.  Finally, layer and adhere it all onto the card front, to finish.

 

Additionally, the following photo is of a previous project using the negative of the frame die-cuts.
To view the previous project, see doily stamping.


Furthermore, this is another look at today’s watercolor Valentine card using scrap pieces from the previous project.

See a peek at how this card was created.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co.
Big Candy Heart
Doily Hugs and Wishes
Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}

Additional supplies that I used for this project are noted in my affiliate links below:

Watercolor
Watercolor brushes
Palette mat
Watercolor cardstock Ranger
Foam tape
Flat double-sided tape ATG
Adhesive gems sparkle clear
Copic marker N5
Glue
Ink pads in color & black
Scoring board
Bone folder
Neenah 110 lb cover solar white card stock
Neenah 80 lb solar white card stock
Paper Trimmer
Desk craft & cutting mat
New Misti stamping tool
Die-cutting machine
Metal adapter plate
Craft Tweezers
Craft Scissors
Envelopes
Stamp & die storage that I use:
Magnetic sheets die storage
Clear pockets stamp & die storage
Clear Bags card storage

Don’t forget, you can find my other Unity Stamp Co. features below:

Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

Thank you for visiting and have a lovely day.
Gaylynn

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Stamp on Patterned Paper ~ Pet Sympathy Card

Hello and welcome, it’s Gaylynn.

Today, I am sharing a stamp on patterned paper technique for this quick, easy and heartfelt pet sympathy card.  This one is made flat for easy mailing.

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

Sentiments:
Love.
Take comfort in the memories of wonderful times you shared together.
And, know that you were the best part of their life.

There is no coloring involved in the card process.

Helpful tips:
Here are helpful tips with the stamp on patterned paper card technique.  To begin, prepare an A2 sized card base in white.  Then, using black ink, stamp on patterned paper using the large paw heart stamp.  Also, stamp all of the sentiments separately onto white cardstock.  Next, trim or die-cut a background panel, the heart panels, the sentiment panels and the tiny heart.  You may also use a paper trimmer or fussy cutting for some of this.  Then, using flat double-sided tape and glue, layer all of the panels onto the card base.  Finally, add tiny embellishments or gems, to finish.

 

And, this is another look at today’s project.

See how this card was created.

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co.
Loved By A Dog stamps
Love Is A Four Legged Word stamps
Stitched Up Heart {die set}
Dashes and Frills Hearts {die set}
Fall Out Hearts {background die}
Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}

Additional supplies that I used for this project are noted in my affiliate links below:

Colored card stock cream & pink
Patterned paper Feelin’ Festive 6×6
Flat double-sided tape ATG
Adhesive pearls
Glue
Ink pad black
Scoring board
Bone folder
Neenah 110 lb cover solar white card stock
Neenah 80 lb solar white card stock
Paper Trimmer
Desk craft & cutting mat
New Misti stamping tool
Die-cutting machine
Metal adapter plate
Craft Tweezers
Craft Scissors
Envelopes
Stamp & die storage that I use:
Magnetic sheets die storage
Clear pockets stamp & die storage
Clear Bags card storage

Don’t forget, you can find my other Unity Stamp Co. features below:

Technique Time and
Watercolor Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting and have a lovely day.
Gaylynn

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All About Backgrounds with the Advent Calendar Day 22 ~ December Challenge

 Hello there crafty friend!
Crystal here from Tawny Owl Paperie with inspiration for the December challenge over in the Unity Show & Tell group. This month it’s All About Backgrounds!! I’m also sharing inspiration for the 2022 Advent Calendar.

Made with Love Card

Today is Day 22 for the Advent Calendar and the stamp is a cute heart encircled by the words ‘Made With Love’. I’ve paired up this cute stamp with the recent new release called Heart to Heart.

 

Not sure where to start to create a background? Grab some pattern paper! The beautiful sweater pattern paper I used is from the amazing December 2022 Whit Kit called Getting Cozy. Oh boy are the papers in the Getting Cozy {paper pack} just the coziest!! I stamped the hearts and ‘xoxo’ with Lumberjack Plaid, Festive Berries and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks.

 

Next I splattered all over the background with Liquid Pixie Dust. I then die cut the background with the largest stitched rectangle die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. The cute ‘Made with Love’ heart was stamped with Lumberjack Plaid Distress ink and then copic colored very simply with R20, R14, R27. Finally, I die cut the heart and a red mat using the two smallest circle dies from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. Adhered the circles together and then I popped them up on the card.

 

Video Link

You can check out my process video here… Advent Calendar Day 22 | December Challenge | All About Backgrounds | Unity Stamp Co.

 

Pull out those pretty pattern papers and play along! Mix it up and play with a fun stencil over the pattern paper! The possibilities are endless!! I can’t wait to see what you create! Be sure to share your cards in the Unity Show & Tell group and also add them to the December challenge album in the group to be entered for a prize!! See you back here next Thursday for more inspiration for the All About Backgrounds challenge!

 

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

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2 Cards with 1 sheet of patterned paper & no coloring

Hello, it’s Gaylynn.  Today, I am sharing 2 cards with 1 sheet of patterned paper.  Plus no coloring is required for this card set.

These 2 cards with 1 sheet of patterned paper were easy to make.  However, the shaker part is optional but took a bit more time than the other card.

Sentiments:
Love is all you need.
You are so very loved.

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

 

Helpful tips:
Here are helpful tips for creating 2 cards with 1 sheet of patterned paper.  To begin, prepare two A2 card bases.  Next, trim a sheet of patterned paper to fit the card front.  Also, die-cut a pink cover panel with hears for the second card background.  Then, die-cut a pink heart frame from pink card stock by nesting two of the heart dies.  Also, die-cut a heart onto the patterned paper with the smaller of the two heart dies used previously.  Next, stamp and trim sentiments.  Then, make a shaker panel for the heart window card using acetate, the frame, cut out hearts and sequins.  Assemble the shaker card.  Next, adhere the pink hearts cover panel to the second card base.  Also, adhere the leftover heart cut from the patterned paper.  Finally, layer the sentiments on each card, to finish.

 

This is the first card made shaker style.

Here is the second card using the pink hearts cover-up background.

 

Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co.
Wooden Heart stamp set (sentiments)
Fall Out Hearts {background die}
Dashes and Frills Hearts {die set}
Pink & Blue Watercolored {paper pack}

Also, sequins, clear card stock or acetate, die-cutting machine.

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