9/30/2016

Bible Journaling Feathers and Hearts

Today, I am sharing a little stamping for my bible journal pages.


This first one is with an inspirational feather with beautiful words.
"Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
"And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13


Another meaningful feather.
"When I am weak Lord, give me strength."
"When I fall, lift me up and carry me."
"Through fire and the raging storms, only love will remain."
"Listen to the soul."
"Peace"


And finally, a page with a heart and beautiful message.
"Love is the music of the soul."

Link Ups:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #250-251  Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity stamps by Tierra Jackson Everything and Give Me Strength kits; My Creative Bible,  Prima chalk ink on the pages and Copic markers on cardstock.

Have a beautiful day.

9/29/2016

Mixed Media & Unity September Hop

Happy Thursday, Gaylynn here.  Today is the Unity Design Team blog hop for September.
Be sure to visit all of the blogs listed below, including the Unity blog for two prize chances.

Today I have for you a two page mixed media style scrapbook layout.



This is a memory of the last time that our family went to a Miami baseball game.  It is also a memory of when my son played against Jose in AAU ball.  I am sharing some of our memories along with our little memorial.

Here is page one close up:


And page two close up:



I kept this vintage looking with a mix of watercolor and distress ink.

 Unity supplies:  Go Forward and Keep Wild by Jolande and Marleen;  also 9/2016 Kit of the Month Moments Between Moments and 6/2013 SMAK Epic Moments.

Check out the Unity shop.

We have TWO amazing Unity filled prize packages to giveaway. Leave a comment on EACH blog in the hop (including the Unity blog) for your chance to win.
— PRIZE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY NIGHT —

9/25/2016

Get Well Mixed Media Card & Tutorial

This is a mixed media style watercolor card


Sentiment:  Hope you feel better a little more every day.

The process for this was a little out of my comfort zone.
I used Brusho powders for the first time.  Here is how I got the look.

Brusho tutorial for this card:

Use: Brusho, watercolor paper, stamp, water, spray mister bottle, Ranger archival ink, paper towel, plastic gloves, apron, plastic mat. (The colors stain, so use caution.)

Stamp onto watercolor paper. (Optional: Stamp after the watercolor dries completely.)
Spray the watercolor paper with water.
LIGHTLY sprinkle one color at a time.
Spray with water again. (This moves the color, dissolves the powder and blends.)
Repeat as needed.
Dry completely.

The outcome will be different every time.  But, what a cool process, my new favorite thing. haha.

Link Ups:

HLS September Anything Goes with Dies Challenge

The Paper Girls Challenge #112 ~ Nature

Word Art Wednesday #248-249 Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity Stamp of the Week Flowers of Fall, Canson watercolor paper, Brusho, Ranger Archival ink and My Favorite Things dies.

Have a fabulous weekend.

9/23/2016

Coffee Lovers Fall Blog Hop Bookmark or Gift Tag

This is my first time participating in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.
I decided to make a bookmark / gift tag for the occasion.


Sentiment:  A good book is always better with something hot.

I used the colors of gold, mustard and turquoise and layered the image panel.  The dots are made with gold embossing paste and a stencil.

I made this for use as a bookmark, but it can also work as a fun gift or wine tag.

Link Ups:

2016 Fall Coffee Lovers Fall Blog Hop

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Gift It

Supplies:  Unity stamp Ellie Girl by Angie Blom, Copic markers, distress ink, stencil, Dreamweaver Stencils metallic gold embossing paste and My Creative Time tab die.

Have a fabulous weekend.

Bountiful Fall Pumpkin

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with Stamp of the Week.
I love this beautiful floral pumpkin so much that I made a card and gift tag with it.


Sentiment: Fall Greetings

Here is the card.


And here is the gift tag.


These make cute favor, wine or gift tags for Thanksgiving and Autumn events.

Link Ups:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Gift It

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #376

Supplies:  Unity Stamp of the Week Bountiful Fall, rose gold glitter paper, MFT die-namics, MCT dies, Copic markers and ribbon.

9/19/2016

Autumn Wishes Truck and Pumpkins

This vintage truck makes the perfect Thanksgiving or Autumn birthday card.


Sentiment:  Wishing you bountiful blessings.

I just love the vintage look of this.

Link Ups:

Stampin' Royalty ~ SR#346 Fall

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes #248-249

Supplies:  Unity stamps Great Blessings and Bountiful Owl, My Favorite Things die-namics and Copic Markers.

I hope this sets the mood for Fall.

9/17/2016

You're Awesome Airplane Pun Card

Here is a vintage airplane pun card for today.


Sentiment:  You're just plane awesome.

This one is a little funny with the pun.  It can be used for any occasion.  I will be giving this as a masculine birthday card.

Link Ups:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Clean and Simple

Freshly Made Sketches #254

Supplies:  Unity stamps For The Guys, Spellbinders dies, distress ink, stencil, BasicGrey paper and Copic marker.

Enjoy your day.

Funny Classic Car Birthday Card

Here is a clean and simple vintage style masculine card with a little humor.


Sentiment:  Happy birthday.  You are now a classic.

I know a few people who would get a chuckle out of this one.

This card shines and looks much better in person.
The 1957 Chevy car is covered in Glossy Accents and shines like new paint.  And the road strip is gold watercolor.  It is hard to capture the shine in a photograph.

Link Ups:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Clean and Simple

CASE(E) this Sketch! #190

Supplies:  Unity stamps For The Guys, Lil' Inker Designs die, Ranger Glossy Accents and Gansai Tambi Starry Colors watercolor.


Vintage Bike Birthday Card

I'm always in need of birthday cards, so I made this vintage bicycle card to fit the occasion.


Sentiment:  Life's a journey, enjoy the ride.  Happy birthday.

I think this works for guys or gals.

Link Ups:

MOJO Monday Challenge #465.


Little Red Wagon Challenge #359 Be A Good Sport ~ WINNER

Supplies:  Unity stamps from For The Guys, MFT die-namics and My Creative Time dies.

Have a great weekend.

9/11/2016

Life Touches Sympathy Flower Card

A sympathy card is sometimes hard to make.  The words are sometimes hard to find.


Sentiment:  A life that touches others goes on forever.


These are the kind of cards to have on hand when the time comes.
I love this sentiment and flower in the Unity stamp of the week.  It sure does help put together a meaningful handmade card.

This project is in remembrance of all those affected on 9/11 fifteen years ago.

Link Up:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge STAMPtember Stamp It

Supplies:  Unity Stamp of the Week Life Touches; dies by Winnie & Walter and Simon Says Stamp; Copic markers and BasicGrey paper.

Wishing you a wonderful day.

9/06/2016

Sunflowers for Any Occasion

Today I am up on the Unity blog with this sunflower project.


I used a couple of different kits for this one.  I think it works for any occasion, but especially in the Fall.


Sentiment:  Just for you because I said so.

This is something that my Mom would say.  haha.

Link Up:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity KOM 9/2016 Moments Between Moments and KOM 7/2016 Glittering Eyes; MFT die-namics and Copic markers.

Have a wonderful day.

9/04/2016

The best talks are over tea or coffee.

For the love of tea {or coffee} and pretty tea cups, here is my project for today.


Sentiment:  Our talks are always the best talks.

Tea is one of my favorite things, and pretty tea cups too.

Link Ups:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

The Challenge #76 ~ Sketch

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Of The Week Our Talks, Winnie and Walter dies, My Creative Time dies and Copic Markers.

Until next time.  Cheers.

9/02/2016

Autumn Owl Pumpkin Spice Card

Today, I have a cute Autumn themed owl card.


Sentiment:  Wishing you pumpkin spice and everything nice.

This little owl is in watercolor and the background is gold embossed chicken wire print.
It would be perfect for Thanksgiving, birthday, thinking of you and Autumn events.

Link Ups:

HIMCR #264 Any Holiday

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Supplies:  Unity stamps Bountiful Owl 9/2016 Sentiment Kit and Chicken Wire Background; Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, Ranger watercolor paper, gold embossing powder and Pretty Pink Posh sequins.

Have a lovely and safe Labor Day weekend.