Glow in the Dark Halloween Shakers with MFT and Arteza Watercolors with a sale at Ellen Hutson!

Happy Halloween!  Todays project is a frightfully fun set of shaker cards that glow in the dark!  Given the fact that *most* cameras need light, I was not able to capture the glowing effect satisfactorily on either of my cameras.  My cell phone camera got an ok picture and you can see that at the end of the video on my YouTube channel.  However, they do glow quite brightly and look really cool in real life.  My nieces and nephews are going to love them.  Lets get started!  Added bonus- you can save 20% on the die set used in this project until 10/17/18!

Supplies:
MFT Frightfully Sweet Stamps
MFT Frightfully Sweet dies
Distress Ink Originals

• Wilted Violet
• Blueprint Sketch
• Seedless Preserves
• Chipped Sapphire
• Black Soot

MISTI
Strathmore 140 lb WC paper
Ranger Matte Medium
Nuvo Green Glow in the Dark drops
Hero Arts Star Stencil
Bristol Smooth cardstock
Arteza Watercolors
Ink on 3 Blackout
Hot Off the Press Heat Resistant Acetate
Circle dies
Be Creative Tape
3M Foam tape
Versamark
Ranger Black Sparkle EP
EK Success Powder Tool
MISTI
Staz-on Black ink
28 Lilac Lane Bold and Bright sequins
Little Things Clear Irridescent Stars and Star Shine
Patterned Paper from stash

I your Halloween is full of fun and excitement!  Valid through 11/10/18 is a coupon code, JasmineBurgess1, for 10% off the Arteza watercolors I used to paint the critters.  If you're interested in my review video of Arteza watercolors, click here for that video.  As always if you have any questions, let me know.  Happy to help!

Puppy Birthday Shaker with Custom Patterned Paper and Copics

Todays project is this adorable shaker.  I had a lot of fun designing and creating this one.  I love animals.  In another life I may have become a Zoologist, just so I could hang out and play with the animals at the Zoo all day.  My husband always laughs because every time I see someone with their dog in their car, I always say "Puppy!", no matter how old the dog may be.  My brother has a black lab and I bring her pig ears every time we visit and she knows I'm hers.  My cat, Onyx, is my fur baby, and the first animal my husband and I have had together, as well as the first cat Howard has had experience with.  Onyx knows we are his.  The shaker card is a technique I love, as use often, which you know if you hang out here with any regularity.  They are easy and so versatile.  For this one, I used the main image stamps on the background to create custom patterned paper and tie the background in with the focal panel on the front.  To add interest to the kraft frame, I skewed the smaller interior die so that it was crooked; this creates something unexpected.  If you struggle with placing embellishments on the front of your card use odd numbers.  Your brain wants to match even numbers, making even numbers of elements unpleasant to look at (you wont necessarily notice this), but when looking at odd numbers it doesn't need to match anything; it just is, making odd numbers more pleasing.  If you look at the picture, I have 3 woofs and 4 bones.  Because they are die cut from the same paper, it's an odd number and your brain isn't playing matchy-matchy (yes, that's a highly technical term). 
Here is the video on my YouTube channel and my supplies are listed below.

Sunny Studio Party Pups stamp set
Sunny Studio Rainbow Dots and Stripes paper
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock
Neenah Classic Cream cardstock
MISTI
Ink on 3 Blackout 
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches dies
Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock
Versamark
Brutus Monroe Icicle EP
Hero Arts Acetate panel
3M Foam tape
Catherine Pooler Inks
-Coral Cabana
-Tiara
Copic Markers:
Gray dog: C0, 2, 4, 8; R20 RV14
Brown dog: E37, 49; R20 RV14
Crop-a-dile Corner Chomper
Scor-tape
Tombow
Nuvo Glitter Gloss pen
Rounded Square die, 2.5"

Thanks for stopping by and I'll catch you next time!

Much love,
Jasmine

200 Subscriber Hop with Lady Joyful: Inlaid Diecut Shaker

 Hello!  We are celebrating with Lady Joyful and her achievement of reaching over 200 subscribers on her YouTube channel with a video hop.  Since I'm the last stop on the hop, click here to head back to the beginning of the hop at Lady Joyfuls channel.  I created an elegant and eye-catching shaker card using high contrast with a mix of textures and finishes.  Here's the link to my video and supplies are listed and linked below.
Supplies:

Simon says stamp butterfly drift die: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-BUTTERFLY-DRIFT-Craft-Die-S230-67591?currency=USD

Hero Arts Acetate: https://www.ellenhutson.com/hero-arts-acetate-sheets-5-x-6/#_a_186

Black cardstock: https://www.ellenhutson.com/essentials-by-ellen-cardstock-ebony-black-100-lb-25pk/#_a_186

3M Foam tape: https://www.ellenhutson.com/scotch-foam-mounting-tape/#_a_186

Be Creative tape: https://www.ellenhutson.com/Search.html#/Search.html?search=be+creative+tape#_a_186

Neenah Cream cardstock: https://www.ellenhutson.com/a-cardstock-neenah-classic-crest-solar-white-250-sheet-ream/#_a_186

Smile die: https://www.ellenhutson.com/catherine-pooler-dies-smile/#_a_186

Tombow glue: https://www.ellenhutson.com/tombow-mono-multi-liquid-glue-0-88-oz/#_a_186

Pretty Pink Posh Rose Gold Sequins: https://www.ellenhutson.com/pretty-pink-posh-sequins-4mm-cupped-metallic-rose-gold/#_a_186

Little Things Peony flower sequins: https://www.lucys-shop.com/collections/flower-sequins/products/garden-flowers-peony

Each stop on the hop has a prize to giveaway and to enter to win a prize, all you have to do is comment on each video.   The hop will run 4/28/18 to 5/5/18, so you have one week to enter.  My prize is limited to the United States; sorry but international shipping is so costly as I'm sure you're aware, and it all comes out of my pocket.  See you on the hop!

For Christ's glory and much love,
Jasmine

Foiled Peony with Ink Blending and Dry Embossing

 Full disclosure: I did not set out to make this card.  It was actually an experiment that went really right!  I used the Peony Coverplate die from Papertrey Ink and die cut it to see if it would work as a stencil for the Deco Foil transfer gel.  After using the gel and letting both pieces dry, I ran both through my laminator and was ecstatic with the results.  I used a textured cardstock I've had in my stash forever because it's a little heavier and that texture gave the foiled piece a really cool, vintage vibe that I liked better than the stenciled piece.  I used Amethyst Watercolor foil with it, so it has variegated purple tones and it just stunning.  I HAD to use it on a card.  I wanted to keep the ink blending really soft so that the foiling would stand out and to give it another texture.  And for one more element of texture, I dry embossed the white cardstock that I then ink-blended.  If you watched my alcohol ink video using this same die, then you'll be familiar with how I used the diecut to guide where I placed my colors of ink.  To finish it off, I added a die-cut sentiment in a medium teal and my card was complete. Click here to watch my video tutorial over on my youtube channel.  Supplies are listed below.
Supplies:

PaperTreyInk Peony Cover plate die
Mama Elephant Smile die
Scor-tape 
Neenah 110lb Cardstock (base)
Damask embossing folder
Sizzix leather paper (cardstock is fine)
Deco Art Transfer gel
Deco Art Amethyst Watercolor foil
Simon Says Stamp inks
Teal
Fern
Lawn Fawn inks:
Ballet Slippers (really soft pink)
Peachy Keen
Minty Fresh
Hero Arts ink: Tide Pool
Delicata White Shimmer ink
Scor-tape/ Be Creative tape (same product)

6 cards with the Brutus Monroe Unicorn Inspiration Box

Lots to talk about today!  If you haven't tried one of Brutus Monroe's Inspiration Boxes, you are missing out!  Brutus Monroe always has images that are different and a bit funky and original.  They're attractive and versatile, making them suitable for both genders.  Masculine cards are something that tend to be difficult, so finding a stamp set and card kit that lend themselves to guy suitable cards is a rare find indeed.  These kits include a stamp set, cardstock, patterned paper, ink, foilable panels (toner printed panels ready to receive foil), and embellishments.  I have lots of leftovers to play with as well.  So lets get to the good stuff; the cards! I've made 5 cards, each with a different image and sentiment from the stamp set and a sixth card with leftovers from creating the others.  Here's the video with each card so you can re-create them at home or better yet, find more inspiration for your own designs.

Supplies: Hello Sunshine
Brutus Monroe Unicorn Inspiration Card kit
Copic Markers
BG01, 02, 05, 07
Y11, 13, 18
G03, 05, 07
RV02, 04, 06
V01, 04, 05
E50, 51, 21
R81, C6
Bristol Smooth Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
MISTI
Rainbow Deco Foil
Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder
Versamark
Scor-tape
Foam squares

Supplies: Made with Love
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Bristol Smooth Cardstock
MISTI
Zigs: 64, 26, 92, 62, 28, 36
32, 91, 84
Copic B0000
Stitched Rectangle die
Versamark
Nuvo Black Embossing Powder
Scor-tape




Supplies: Yoga Unicorn
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Bristol Smooth cardstock
MISTI
Zigs: 36, 32, 31, 38,
91, 26, 71, 62
Summer Rainbow Deco Foil
Lawn Fawn Happy Birthday die
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen
Scor-tape



Supplies: Rock On
Rainbow Deco Foil
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Bristol Smooth cardstock
MISTI
Hero Arts Acetate
Scor-tape
Little Things Embellishments:
Jewels: Clear Iridescent
Garden Flowers: Peony and Hyacinth
Itty Bitty Stars: Clear Iridescent and Gold
Vellum
Stick-It
Foam Squares
Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder
Versamark
Neat & Tangled Scalloped die set (banner)
Lawn Fawn Puffy Stars dies
3M Foam Tape
Copics: E21, 50, 51
RV00, 52, 63, 06; C8, 9


Supplies: Superhero
Bristol Smooth cardstock
MISTI
Rainbow Deco Foil
Copics:
C00, 0, 2; R20
B04, 05, 06, 18, 28, 29
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen
Neat & Tangled Scalloped dies (banner)
Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Peek a Frame
Versamark
BM Gilded Embossing Powder
Foam Squares
Scor-tape


Supplies: Star Shaker
Rainbow Deco Foil
ME Postage Creative Cuts
Lawn Fawn Puffy Stars dies
Simon Says Stamp Hello die
Stick-It
Glitter cardstock
Little Things:
Clear Iridescent Itty Bitty Stars

Clear Rainbow Mini Stars
Jasmine Garden Flowers
Hero Arts Acetate
3M Foam tape
Scor-tape
BM Glass Slipper Bottle Cap sequins

 Whew, that's a lot of cards!  So much color and excitement though, and I love each and every one.  Who can say no to a rainbow?  Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you enjoyed it and got lots of new ideas for your card making.

For Christs glory and much love,
Jasmine

Handmade Christmas 2017: Gerda Steiner and Chibitronics Light Up Rudy

 Please forgive my thumb in the photo; I didn't have another way of demonstrating the fact that Rudy's nose lights up.  And it's the point of the card and video, so it was kind of important.  I've had a box of Chibitronics sitting in my studio since last Christmas that I never got around to playing with but I'll be honest, building electronic circuits was intimidating.  However, all the instructions and easy to follow blueprints make it really simple and fun.  I made three for the series this year only because I ran out of batteries.
I had the Peeking Friends stamp set from Gerda Steiner designs and my idea was to create a scene with Rudolph and Santa peeking in a window.   I also had an alcohol ink background that reminded me of a night galaxy sky.  Things were starting to take shape.  I dug out the window die I knew I had somewhere; add the glowing nose and all that was left to do was put everything together.  Here is the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and my supplies are listed below.  Here is the link to the video with the alcohol ink background.

Supplies:
Gerda Steiner Designs Peeking Friends stamp set
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Bristol Smooth cardstock
MISTI
ARC Cherry Veener paper
Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Peek A Frame
Stick It Sheet Adhesive
Chibitronics
3M Foam tape
White cardstock
Yupo
Alcohol Inks
Staz-On Cotton White ink
Neenah Classic Cream cardstock
Hero Arts Acetate
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle (2.75"x4")
Copics:
Rudolph: E17, 19; E23, 25, 27; R27, 37, 39, 20; C6
Santa: E00, 50, 51; R27, 37, 39; C0, 00, CB

I hope you have a wonderfully creative and happy Christmas season!

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine

Magical Halloween Part Deux with Darcies and Copics

Hey guys, welcome back!  As I said yesterday Halloween being my birthday was so much fun as a kid, but is just another day as an adult; for me, it's getting one step closer to Christmas that's the exciting part.  However, when I came across this stamp set with a Unicorn perched upon a jack-o-lantern, I couldn't resist.  The shaker was originally my practice image, but I loved it so much that I fussy cut it out and mounted it to the front of the shaker window.  I just couldn't let it go to waste.  The green glitter card has a Copic colored background because I wanted to keep the focus on the adorable unicorn.  Just a few sequins to finish it off.  This image is perfect for all the Halloween and Unicorn lovers alike.  I'll be sending these to my nieces; they'll love them!

Here's the link to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and the supply list is below.

Supplies: (This list is used in both cards.)
Darcies Heart and Home Magical Halloween stamp set
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
MISTI
Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock
Copic Markers:
Mane and tail: RV06/ V05, 09/ B04, 06/ G03, 07/ Y13, 18/ YR04, 07
Hide: RV0000, 00, 52/ R20  Hooves: C6  Horn: RV000, 52
Wings: BV0000, 000, 01
Pumpkins: YR04, 15; Y35, 13; R39
Leaves: YR15/ Y17/ YG17/ YG67/ G07
Hat: E21, 33, 35, 40

Green Glitter:
Sky: BG000/ B000/ B01, B12 
Ground: YG67, 17
Spectrum Noir sparkle Pen (Mane, tail and wings)
DCVW Green glitter paper
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies
Ranger Muliti Medium Matte
Simon Says Stamp Crystal Reflections sequins

Scor-tape
Neenah Classic Cream cardbase






Orange Shaker:
Paper Studio glitter cardstock
Hero Arts Acetate
3M Foam tape (doubled up)
Scor-tape
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen (Mane, tail and wings)
Doodlebug patterned paper
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment ink
Stampendous White embossing powder
Little Things sequin mixes

• Tangerine Jewels
• Viola Sequin mix
• New England Fall sequin mix

Neat & Tangled Scalloped die

Thank you for joining me today!  I hope you get a chance to enjoy fall and all the beauty God gave it.  Happy Halloween!

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine

You're My Favorite Shaker with Copic Coloring

Hey guys!  I have the perfect card to transition into fall.  Fall is becoming more and more of a favorite season for me as I love to watch how God paints the trees with greens, reds, golds, and oranges.  I live in Michigan where we have an abundance of squirrels and those little balls of energy are what inspired my card for today.  I think masculine cards are the one area card makers struggle with most and this design has a lean in that direction.  The background is a toner sheet that I ran through my laminator with gold foil and ink dipped with original Distress inks.  You want to be careful with adding wet mediums because the paper isn't designed to hold up to a lot.  Here is the link to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and all my supplies are listed below.
Supplies:
Neat & Tangled My Favorite Nut S&D
Bristol Smooth cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
MISTI
Copics
Red Squirrel: E19, 23, 21, 99; R20
Black Squirrel: C6, 8, 9; R20
Gray Brown: E 70, 74, 79; R20
Brown: E 23, 25, 74, 79; R20
Acorn: E 15, 19; G05, 17

Brutus Monroe Toner Sheet
Heidi Swapp Minc Champagne Foil
Swingline Laminator (Amazon)
Versamark
Wow Metallic Gold Superfine embossing powder
Original Distress Inks:

• Pine Needles
• Lucky Clover
• Blueprint Sketch

Scor-tape - 1/8" and 1/4"
3M Foam tape
Hero Arts Acetate
Little Things Blueberry Jewels
Pretty Pink Posh Nature sequin mix
Brutus Monroe Pine cardstock
Stitched Rectangle dies
Neenah Classic Cream cardbase

Thanks for hanging out with me today.  Catch you next time!

For His Glory and much love,
Jasmine

You're A Hoot by Brutus Monroe

 Todays post is a 2 for 1 deal!  I've made 2 cards with similar styles using the Brutus Monroe You're A Hoot Inspiration Box and I love each of them.  The Inspiration Box is basically a card kit that includes a stamp set, cardstock, dies, embellishments, stickers and an ink cube but goes a step further to include toner prints that you can foil using a laminator.  Super cool.  This certainly has a fall color scheme to it, but the stamp set and owl die are usable all year.  I have a few ideas for Christmas cards too.  I hope Brutus Monroe makes the toner sheets available as a stand alone item in their shop because they are so versatile and cool.

 In the video tutorial on my YouTube channel, I give an overview of the kit contents and how I made each card and my supplies are listed below.

Supplies:
Shaker:
Brutus Monroe You're A Hoot Inspiration Box
Vellum 1.5" wide by 5.5" long (trim the edges)
Stick-It Sheet Adhesive
BARC Cherry Wood Veneer paper
Stitched Rectangle die
MISTI

Bristol Smooth cardstock
Branch Die
Distress Oxide Inks

• Wild Honey
• Frayed Burlap
• Vintage Photo

Deco-Foil Amber Watercolor
Catherine Pooler Inks

• Something Borrowed
• It's A Boy

Versamark
BM Gilded Embossing Powder
3M Foam Tape
Hero Arts Acetate
Scor-tape 1/8"
Little Things Gold Dust sequin mix
Pretty Pink Posh Nature sequin mix
Neenah Classic Cream cardbase

Emerald Card:

Brutus Monroe You're A Hoot Inspiration Box
Vellum 1" wide by 5.5" long (trim the edges)
Stick-It Sheet Adhesive
BARC Cherry Wood Veneer paper
Stitched Rectangle die
MISTI
Bristol Smooth cardstock
Branch Die
Distress Oxide Inks

• Fossilized Amber
• Vintage Photo
• Walnut Stain

Deco-Foil Emerald Watercolor
Catherine Pooler Inks

• Something Borrowed
• It's A Boy

Versamark
BM Penny Embossing Powder
Neenah Classic Cream Cardbase

Thanks for stopping by guys!  Let me know if you have any questions and I'll see you next time.

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine

Starry Sky for Scrapbooking with M.E. Boutique

 Hey guys!  Todays post is my final Guest DT project with Scrapbooking with M.E. Boutique.  This card is fairly simple.  We have some ink blending using colors from the second set of the Distress Oxides with a stencil and some BoBunny Glitter Paste over the top.  What I love about the glitter paste is that it picks up the color of whatever ink you put underneath it, so it looks almost as if it's lit from behind; such a cool effect.  To finish it off, I added a strip of gold on the left side to tie in the gold on the die-cut sentiment.  Simple, yet stunning.  This technique offers such a plethora of variations, so I encourage you to break out you inks and stencils to see what you come up with.
Here is the link to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and my supply list is below.

Supplies:
Bristol Smooth cardstock
Distress Oxide Inks

• Seedless Preserves
• Salty Ocean
• Peacock Feathers
• Lucky Clover

Distress Ink

• Chipped Sapphire

Hero Arts Sky Stencil
BoBunny Glitter Paste in Sugar
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die
DCWV Gold Foil paper
Stick-It sheet adhesive
Neenah Classic Cream cardbase
Scor-tape 

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today.  I'm always happy to answer any questions, so feel free to ask.  See you next time!

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine

From Backgrounds to Cards

 A few weeks ago, I posted a video on backgrounds using Distress Oxide re-inkers.  Todays post gives you some ideas for using those backgrounds in card projects.  For the top card, I really loved the rainbow effect and wanted it to be the focal point so I kept it simple with a sentiment and a few sequins.  For the bottom card, I used a stencil and some black glitter paste to add some impact while bringing the rainbow colors forward.  To finish it off, I added a die cut and heat embossed sentiment and mounted to a card base with some gold foil paper as a mat to tie in the gold in the die cut.

Here is the video on my YouTube channel demonstrating the background technique and my supply list is below.

Supplies:
Canson XL 140 lb watercolor paper
Distress Oxide Reinkers

• Picked Raspberry
• Wild Honey
• Salty Ocean
• Twisted Citron
• Lucky Clover

Imagine Crafts Shimmer Spritz

Top card:
Stitched Rectangle die
Scor-tape
Funny Bones RWD 418 (sentiment)
Pretty Posh 4mm Sparkling Clear sequins
Little Things Ivory sequins

Bottom Card:
DCWV Gold Satin foil paper
Stitched Rectangle die
Concord & 9th Hello die
Wow Turkish Nights embossing powder
Hero Arts Swirl Stencil
Nuvo Black Diamond Glimmer paste

Under the Sea with a Distress Oxide Background

 Summer is beginning to wind down, but it's not over yet.  I've been playing with my Distress Oxide re-inkers to see what they can do and created a few backgrounds (here's the video with those).  Stamping Bella had a new release in the beginning of July with Mermaids, fishes and lots of other sea life which I couldn't resist.  Flipping through my backgrounds and going through some new stamps, these two just fit together like sun and sand.  I colored my images with Copic markers and created a Shaker card with elements on the inside and outside to create a bit more dimension.  If you are new to Copics or are interested in learning more about them, I highly recommend Sandy Allnock's Copic Jumpstart class at art-classes.com.  Here is the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and my supply list is below.

Supplies:
Stamping Bella Under the Sea sentiments
Stamping Bella Tiny Townie Mermaid S&D
Stamping Bella Under the Sea creatures S&D
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock
Black cardstock
MISTI Original
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies (2 largest)
Hero Arts Acetate
3M Foam Tape
Vellum
Stick-It Sheet Adhesive
Versamark
Ranger Black Sparkle embossing powder
Oval die
Scor-tape
Little Things Caribbean Dream Sequin mix 
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen
Matte Medium
Copic Markers
Mermaid:

• Hair: E08, 35; R59
• Tail: B16, 24, 28, 69
• Top: Y17, 35
• Skin: E51, 33, 35; R20
• Flower: BV11, 01, V05
• Conch: RV42, 51

Treasure Chest: E23, 25, 27; C0, 2, 4; Y35, 17; RV000
Turtle: YG17, 67; E23, YG99, G94
Fish: B24, 28; Y11, 17; RV21, 25; V04, 05, 09; BV01, 11, V04

Distress Oxide Ink Background

• Salty Ocean
• Twisted Citron
• Peacock Feathers

I had a lot of fun creating this card and I hope I've sparked your creativity as well.  Thanks for joining me.  As always, I'm happy to help if you have questions.  See you next time!

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine