Friday, July 29, 2016

Personalized Collage Canvas with Infinity Engravings LLC


Hello and Welcome back!  Todays project is a mixed media canvas utilizing chipboard letters and bright colors to create a fun, bright and exciting piece of art.  Here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel where I filmed the tutorial from start to finish.  I had my nephew in mind when creating this piece, so I used his favorite colors and embellishments that would resonate with him, such as feathers because he loves birds and nature and an anchor because he loves going boating and the water.

 Here is my supply list:
8" X 14" canvas
Tim Holtz Postale Tissue Wrap
Dina Wakely Heavy Body Acrylics:
  Tangerine and Lemon
Dylusions Acrylics:
  London Blue, Cut Grass, Vibrant Turquoise
Dreamweavers Crackle Texture Medium
Lindy's Stamp Gang pigment powders:
  Curiouser Chartreuse, Tweedle Dee Denim
  Lucky Shamrock Green and Tilt-A-Whirl Teal
Shimmerz Jelly Bean Green Paint
Paper Studio Chipboard Letters
Creative Medium in Gold
Tim Holtz Mini Stencils Set 3
Mosaic Star stencil
Metal Embellishments
E6000 Metal Glue
Prima Soft Matte Medium
28 Lilac Lane Buttons







I included several close up shots of the canvas to give you an idea of the texture created by combining texture pastes with stencils and how the colors transition one into the next.




Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  I'd be happy to answer any questions you have and I'd also love to know what you think!  




Thursday, July 28, 2016

Neat & Tangled "Bible Journaling" Card Series with Tupelo Designs LLC

Neat & Tangled Bible Journaling Card Series #1 with Tupelo Designs LLC

Welcome back!  Todays card is the first in a series of cards I've done using the Neat & Tangled Bible Journaling stamp set.  I had the ink blended background sitting on my desk from another project and having the layout of stamps in mind, I put the two together to create an inspiring and ethereal card.  I always have an eye out for stamp sets that allow me to share and express my faith, so this set was perfect for that.  While it's designed for use in a Bible, I wanted to share how to use it in cardmaking, since that is more in my wheelhouse.  Here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel if you want to see how I created this card and stay tuned as I have 3 additional cards coming up in the series with a fun surprise to wrap up!  

Supplies:
Neat & Tangled Bible Journaling
Neat & Tangled Bible Journaling Companion
Faber Castell Glass Bead Glitter Gel
Versamark
Nuvo Black Embossing powder
My Favorite Things Ink Lemon Drop
My Favorite Things Ink Orange Fizz
My Favorite Things Ink Razzleberry
My Favorite Things Ink Pure Plum
Cloud Stencil
Star Stencil
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock
Glossy Accents
Wink of Stella Clear
EK Success powder tool
MISTI
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die
Sequins
Distress Ink : Mermaid Lagoon and Blueprint Sketch

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  Let me know what you think and if you have any questions.  See you next time!

Much Love,
Jasmine






Thursday, July 21, 2016

Floral Shaker featuring Concord & 9th with Tupelo Designs LLC

Hello there!  Todays project is a Vellum Shaker using 2 stamp sets and a die set from Concord & 9th.  Wildflowers is one of my favorite sets from Concord & 9th, so having the images condensed into a collage image was right up my alley.  I also did some ink blending and finished it off with some die cut butterflies and sentiment.  The smile sentiment makes it suitable for a birthday, thinking of you, hello or even a sympathy card.  By changing the sentiment, it's suitable for a congratulations or recognition of achievement.  Here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe, like, and let me know what you think or if you have any questions in the comment section below the video.  Below is my supply list.

Supplies:
Concord & 9th You're My Person stamp set
Concord & 9th Wildflowers stamp set
Concord & 9th Floral & Flutter die set
LSG Aurora Amethyst Embossing Powder
Archival Black ink
Distress Inks: Wilted Violet and Mermaid Lagoon
Neenah 110 lb cardstock
Purple glitter paper
White glitter paper
3M Foam tape
Circle Die
Vellum
Versamark
MISTI
Imagine Crafts Sheer Shimmer Spritz
Purple Sequins
Smile die 
Tape runner 

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  I'd love to know what you think and am happy to answer any questions as well.  See you next time!

Much Love,
Jasmine


Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Engraved Chipboard Technique with Infinity Engraving LLC

Engraved Chipboard Technique with Infinity Engraving LLC

Hello and welcome!  Todays post is this card featuring a Chipboard technique using layered embossing powder and a stamp.  Here is the video on my YouTube channel demonstrating how to achieve the engraved look.  Below is my supply list.

Supplies:
Faith die cut chipboard by Infinity Engraving LLC
Cosmo Cricket Aquarelle Just Add Watercolor stack
Versamark
Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder
Ranger Enchanted Gold embossing powder
Glossy Accents
Lawn Fawn Stitched Square dies
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies
Script stamp
Watercolor paints (I use Daniel Smith)
Patterned Paper

You can use any embossing powder, including Ultra Thick, for this technique.  It does seem to work best with opaque, metallic finish powders, but give it a try with any powder you have and decide for yourself!  You can use chipboard and cardstock with it, but make sure your cardstock is good quality.  The thinner the cardstock, the more likely is it to warp.  Leave any questions in the comments and I'll do my best to answer.  Thanks for joining me today! See you next time!

Much love,
Jasmine

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Pining for You Shaker with Tupelo Designs LLC


It's summer in Michigan and that means lazy weekends spent at the lake fishing and roasting marshmallows over the campfire.  That was the inspiration behind this adorable shaker.  In the video on my YouTube channel, I show you how I did it, from start to finish using a shaker kit from Queen and Co and the Warm & Fuzzy stamp and die set by My Favorite Things.  Listed below are my supplies with links ;)  Just a note of caution: these shaker kits are crazy strong with static electricity so I do not recommend the use of microbeads.  They will jump and stick to all the exposed adhesive, making the foam unusable (I learned the hard way ;).

Supplies: (*denotes item supplied to me by TDLLC)
*Queen & Co Window shaker kit
My Favorite Things Warm and Fuzzy Friends stamps 
My Favorite Things Warm and Fuzzy Friends die-namics
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock
Momento Tuxedo Black
Copics:
Fox: (E19, R39, RV10, C1, 3, 9, 100), (YR15, E79), (YG17, BG10)
Fire: (Y11, 13, 17, YR15), (E15, 23, 74, 79, 100), (E15, 25, 79)
Bear: (E15, 25, 29, 79, 31, 35, C9, 100) (YG17, 67)
Fish: (C1, 3, 5)
Owl: (E13, 15, 31, 35, 79)
Versamark
Wow Copper embossing powder
DI- Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso
Scor-tape
Doodlebug sequins
MISTI

Thanks for hanging out with me today!  I'd be happy to answer any questions and would love to know what you think.  Happy summer!

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Sapphire Smile with Tupelo Designs LLC

Sapphire Smile with Tupelo Designs LLC

Hello and welcome!  Todays card features heat and dry embossing, vellum, and a simple die cut to create a simple, yet elegant design.  The background is what inspired me; the deep blue tones reminded me of a sapphire and I built the rest of the design around it.  Here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel if you want to see how I created this beauty.  My supply list is below.

Supplies: (*denotes item supplied to me by TDLLC)
*Nuvo Mother of Pearl Embellishment Mousse
WRMK 3D Gemstone Embossing Folder
Strathmore Watercolor Paper
DI Blueprint Sketch Spray
Perfect Pearls Spray
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies
Smile die
Altenew Persian Motifs
Versamark
Ranger Liquid Platinum Embossing powder
Stick-It adhesive sheets
Scor-tape
Doodlebug gems and enamel dots
28 Lilac Lane flat-back pearls
DCWV Foiled cardstock stack

Here is the link to a picture tutorial on my blog for how I created the background piece.  Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see a video tutorial :)  See you later!

Much love,
Jasmine

Friday, July 8, 2016

Altenew Peony Scrolls with Tupelo Designs LLC

Hello and welcome to my latest DT post for Tupelo Designs LLC.  Todays card started with the One Way Chevron Stencil by My Favorite things and was sort of an experiment.  I wanted a soft ombre look and quite liked the results.  I paired the stencil with Altenew Inks and Peony Scrolls stamp and die sets to create a soft, feminine, warm look that is just stunning (if I do say so myself ;)).  Here is the link to the video at my YouTube channel and below is the supply list.

Supplies: (*denotes item supplied to me by TDLLC)
Altenew Crisp Dye Inks: Frosty Pink, Cotton Candy,
 Coral Berry and Ruby Red
Altenew Peony Scrolls Stamp and Die sets
Altenew Painted Greetings Stamp set
*MFT One Way Chevron Stencil
Clarity Brushes
Lawn Fawn Stitched Heart dies
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Dies
Ranger Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder
Versamark
Stick-It sheet adhesive
Scor-tape
Sequins

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  Be sure to subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel so you don't miss out on any of the exciting stuff coming your way!  See you next time!

Much love,
Jasmine

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Embossing Enamel Chipboard Technique with Infinity Engraving LLC

Hello and welcome! Todays technique is not new, but really quite fun and versatile.  It's an easy way to add texture and dimension to chipboard and cardstock.  I used Ultra Think Embossing Enamel for this project, which comes in black and clear, but you can use any embossing powder with this technique.  The difference between embossing powder and embossing enamel is the size of the grains; UTEE is just bigger granules where powders are a much finer mill.  You do need to use a sticky ink, as the bigger granules will fly off the project if the ink isn't sticky enough.  Distress ink, for example, will stay wet long enough to use embossing powders with it because of the finer mill, but it's not sticky enough to hold onto the larger granules of UTEE.  Here's the video on my YouTube channel, demonstrating the process for you.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything to come!  I also have other Infinity Engraving videos on my channel for you to check out!  Here's what I used in the video.

Supplies:
Castle Chipboard Die cuts by IE
Ranger Black UTEE
Perfect Pearls: Grape Fizz and Biscotti
Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After stamp and die sets
Simon Says Stamp inks: Duckling, Melon, Hollyhock and Hot Mama
Inky Antics Cloud Stencil
Copic Markers: BG (01, 09, 15, 23) C (1, 3, 5, 7)
Wink of Stella Clear
Momento Tuxedo Black
Tombow Power Tabs
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock
Spectrum Noir Cardstock
Glossy Accents
Little Things Sequins

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today!  Leave any questions in the comments and I'd love to know what you think!  See you next time!

Much love,
Jasmine

Friday, July 1, 2016

Watercolor Peony Posey with Tupelo Designs LLC


Todays card was inspired by the colors of Grand Traverse Bay in the summer time; blues, teals and turquoise.  The stamp is Peony Posie by IndigoBlu and is a fairly elaborate image, so I wanted to keep the background simple and understated.  I used a simple wet on wet technique and just laid down stripes of color and after it was dried, I added a few sequins to finish it up.  Here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out ;)

Supplies (*denotes item supplied to me by TDLLC)
*IndigoBlu Peony Posey
Archival Black Ink
Daniel Smith Watercolors:
  Pthalo Blue
  Mayan Blue
  Blue Apatite
  Pthalo Turquoise
Arches Pink Label watercolor paper
Silver Brushes: 3/4 and #8 Round
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle die
Concord & 9th Written in the Stars stamp set
Ranger Platinum Embossing Powder
Versamark
MISTI
Scor-tape
Glossy Accents
Clear sequins

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me!  You can do this technique with any colors and any watercolors.  Gansai Tambi and Koi are two other palettes that I have that are great quality, affordable watercolors that are a little more crafter-friendly.  Daniel Smith are professional grade paints and as an artist, they are my favorite.  However, don't let not having a specific product stop you from creating with what you do have.  I promise you, improvising is something we designers do constantly!  So don't wait until you have this or that to be creative; you can do fantastic things with the supplies you have (even if it's just your kids crayola colored pencils!).  See you next time!

Much love,
Jasmine

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