Neat Nook Creations

Hello, it's Gaylynn here with an Autumn postcard for the CardMaker and Terial Arts blog hop.

Sentiment:  And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.  Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.  Roald Dahl

This post focuses on creating a postcard with fabric and Terial Magic Fabric Stabalizer spray.  I made a photo tutorial showing the steps for this project.

I found a beautiful piece of fabric in my Fall decorations.  I wanted to isolate the leaves.  But first, I needed to prepare the fabric with the spray.

Step 1:  Placed the fabric on a cookie sheet and then spray the fabric front and back.  Squeeze the fabric together, then hang until damp dry.  (The Terial Magic spray washes out, so wash the cookie sheet afterwards, but not the fabric.)


Step 2:  Once the fabric is damp dry, iron it on low over parchment paper, to protect your ironing board.  The fabric will be more stiff, once dry.


Step 3:  Cut the leaves and accents out with scissors.  Using double-sided adhesive, arrange them around a sentiment onto the front of the postcard.


This shows the front with the leaves and also what the back looks like.  I added glitter dots around the leaves to complement the quote.  This is going to be a decoration piece of mine for Autumn.  Because of so many  pieces in this, I suggest using an envelope if mailing something this layered.

This blog hop is just for fun and is filled with inspiration.  Visit and leave a comment on each blog in the hop.   The full lineup will be on the CardMaker blog, if you get lost along the way.

CardMaker
Jen Shults
Nicole Coursey
Teresa Kline
Gaylynn Martling {You are here.}
Savannah O'Gwynn {Next}
Clare Prezzia
Diana Carr

I would love your comments and to read other great uses for this fabric spray.

Have a wonderful day.
Gaylynn


Supplies:  Terial Magic Fabric Stabalizer, Unity Stamp Co. Glittering Eyes, Canson cold press watercolor paper, postcard template, double-sided adhesive and glitter glue.

Today, I am up on the Unity blog with this camera card project for the newest Uniquely Unity stamp kit.

Sentiment:  Hope your birthday is picture perfect.

For this card, I heat embossed the background in two different colors.  And for the main camera image, I used Copic markers then cut it out.  Three kits were mixed and matched in this.

Here is a video tutorial showing the process.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And here is the card a little closer.

I am loving this vintage camera.  There is a long line of photographers in the family, past and present.  Wanna see some of their amazing work?  Take a look...

My niece Julie's site is Olly View Photography and my cousin's is Newbrough Photo.

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Possibilities Await Uniquely Unity Oct 2017 by Tierra Jackson, Simply Vintage by Gina K Designs and Just a Little Clicky by Angie Blom; My Creative Time tag dies, Copic markers, embossing powder, Ranger Archival ink and Clearsnap ColorBox ink.

I hope this made you smile.

Have a great day.

Here is an inspirational card with butterflies and watercolor.

Sentiment:  When you love & laugh abundantly, you live a beautiful life.

For this card, I repeated the butterfly stamping around the sentiment.  And then, I added bright and cheerful watercolor and accents.

Here is a quick video tutorial for this butterfly card.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

And a little closer:

Supplies:  Unity Stamp Co. Love Abundantly October 2017 Layers of Life, Ranger archival ink, distress markers and water brush, Canson watercolor paper, Papertrey, Ink cardstock and Pretty Pink Posh droplets.

A little note about my cards:  I have greeting cards for sale on my website plus the ones seen here on my blog and on my facebook page.  These are one of a kind creations of mine.  If you happen to see something that you would like to purchase or to request a custom order, leave a note or message me and I will get back with you.

Have a fabulous day.

Here is a vintage style inspirational card using watercolor and paper layers.

Sentiment:  Stay patient and trust your journey.

I gave this card a vintage look with distress ink and watercolor.  It is a great inspirational card for supporting friends and family.

I made a video tutorial for it.

YouTube:  Gaylynn NeatThingsBtq

Here is another look a little closer:

Enjoy your day.

Today, I am up on the CardMaker Magazine blog with my tip for today.

Sentiment:  Boo-lieve in all good things.

Go check out the CardMaker blog to see my favorite stamping inks for use with watercoloring.  I made these cute ghost tags to demonstrate each way of using the inks prior to watercolor.

It is time for Halloween decorations.  I like to decorate little treat favors for the trick-or-treaters.  These tags will go on some of those goodie bags.

Thanks for visiting.

Now head on over to CardMaker to read more about this project.

I finally get to share that my projects are featured in the Winter issue of CardMaker Magazine and also in their Web Bonuses section.

Here is a peek:

For CardMaker exclusive web bonuses, go to CardMaker Magazine.com and log in using your subscriber email address or newsstand code CM6454 to download bonus projects and templates.

The three snowflake cards are included in the Web Bonuses section.

For more information, check out the Winter 2017 magazine issue in print or online.  

Or, subscribe to CardMaker. 

I used stamps from Unity Stamp Company:  Midnight Kisses, Holiday Hugs and also Love & Joy for the Holidays.  I also used products from Lil' Inker Designs, My Favorite Things, Copic, Neenah and Ranger Industries.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day.

Here is one way to make your own quick and easy handmade holiday cards.

For multiple cards, trim all of the pieces in the same setting.  Then stamp on the image panels and assemble.