Handmade Christmas Series 2018: Day 1 Watercolors and EH Mondo Holly 2 ways

Here's an exciting sale for everyone!  ellenhutson.com is having a 20% off sale on all dies with the code above.  I've made a list of some "must have" dies when it comes to card making and these are basic shapes that don't necessarily coordinate with stamps.  These are ones I use nearly every time I craft.

My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched dies

My Favorite Things Rounded Stitched dies

Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies

Neat and Tangled Scalloped Border dies

Lawn Fawn Banner Dies

My Favorite Things Circle dies

Ellen Hutson Parcel box dies

Lawn Fawn Heart Stackables dies

Ellens sale happens to coincide with my latest project which uses EH products, the Mondo Holly stamp and dies.  I love their Mondo line; it has gorgeous floral images are they're perfect for watercolors.  With this project, I used Arteza watercolors, as I was invited by the company to play with and review.  If you'd like to see that video, click here.  This project was already complete when EH invited me to share their upcoming sale with my viewers, I thought the project and sale made the perfect couple to combine into one post.  Through Nov 10, 2018, I have a 10% off coupon code for Arteza as well, which is  JasmineBurgess1.  Lets see what I used in the card and here is the video.

Supplies:
Ellen Huston Mondo Holly stamps
Ellen Hutson Mondo Holly dies
Arteza Watercolors  
Strathmore 140 lb watercolor paper
Ink on 3 Blackout
Kuretake gold watercolor
Versamark
Brutus Monroe Raven embossing powder
Brutus Monroe Gilded EP
Be Creative Tape
Gold Foil Embossed paper
Charcoal/ Dark Gray cardstock
Neenah Classic Cream cardstock
MISTI

Silver Black Velvet brushes: https://www.ellenhutson.com/black-velvet-watercolor-brushes-short-round-8/#_a_186

I've shown 2 different versions of the same card using different, yet simple watercolor techniques.  The reasoning was two-fold.  The first is that I was testing these to see how they performed in comparison to other brands of similar quality.  The other was to show the viewer simple and easy, yet lovely results they can employ in their own cardmaking.  I also like to add versatility to a stamp set if I can.  I think I was successful with each of my objectives and I love how each card turn out.  

Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas,

Jasmine

Watercolor Emboss Resist Birthday with Moody Unicorns

 Unicorns and birthdays are best friends, so I decided to put them together in honor of one of my besties, Jen.  We met in college, became best friends and never looked back!  I started by making my own patterned paper by randomly stamping and heat embossing the larger unicorn images followed by filling in with the smaller images in the stamp set, the cupcake and little present.  Using watercolors to add pops of brightness helped each image stand out without looking overdone and the die cut sentiment finished things off nicely.  I chose a foil paper for my sentiment because it adds a contrasting finish and texture, which adds easy interest.  Here's the video tutorial and supplies are listed below!  Happy Birthday Jen!!

Supplies:
Gerda Steiner Designs Moody Unicorns
Canson XL 140 lb watercolor paper
MISTI
Versamark
Lindy's Stamp Gang Silver Moon Orchid EP
Gansai Tambi watercolor palette
Silver Black Velvet brush #8 round
My Favorite Things Wonky Stitches die
DCWV Foil and Glitter papers
Lawn Fawn Happy Birthday die
Tombow Mono Multi glue
Be Creative tape

I hope you enjoyed todays post and project and that you enjoy good friendships like I am blessed with.  Happy crafting and God bless!

For Christ's glory and much love,
Jasmine

Penguin Watercolor Ombre Emboss Resist with Gerda Steiner Designs

 Hello and welcome everyone!  Today we are playing with those sweet Valentine Penguins from Gerda Steiner Designs again.  This time, we are creating our own patterned paper with heat embossing.  Add some simple watercolor and viola.  We have an adorable and versatile panel that is perfect for so many different occasions.  The same technique can be used for almost any stamp set in your aresenal as well, so bust them out and get creative.  Here's the video on my Youtube channel and my supplies are listed below.

Supplies:
Gerda Steiner Designs Valentine Penguins
Canson XL Watercolor paper
Versamark
Brutus Monroe Icicle embossing powder
MISTI
FineTec watercolor pallete
Gansai Tambi 36 watercolor palette
Silver Black Velvet brushes
My Favorite Things Wonky Stitches die
DCWV Glitter Paper and Foiled Vellum
Sizzix Hearts die
Lawn Fawn Scripty Love die
Tombow Mono Multi glue
Stitck-It Sheet adhesive
Be Creative tape

I hope you're having a great day and I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone to try new techniques and new products, stretching your creative muscles.  It's so much fun and good for you too. 

I love interacting with you guys, so leave me a comment or question and I'll be happy to help.  Have an awesome day and I'll see you next time!

For Christ's glory and much love,
Jasmine

Handmade Christmas 2017: Easy Watercolor cards with Koi and Fine-Tec Metallics

 It's the fourth post in my Handmade Christmas 2017 series and I have 4 easy watercolor cards that are perfect for mass production.  I used 1 stamp set, 3 watercolor palettes and 1 sheet of 9x12 watercolor paper.  You don't have to be a master watercolor artist to make these cards.  If you can move a brush from side to side, you can make these.  Easy peasy. I wanted to keep products to a minimum by using them in different combinations on each card so that you get variety without needing/using tons of different things.

Here is the link to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and my supplies are listed below.

Supplies (used in each card):
Canson XL 140 lb Coldpress watercolor paper
Hero Arts SD412 stamp set
Archival Jet Black ink
Koi Pocket Feild Sketch watercolor palette
Silver Black Velvet brushes
MISTI
Versamark
Green tree on red mat:

• Fine-tec- Red and Bronze paints
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Candy Cane Red Gold embossing powder
• Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die
• DCWV Red Foil cardstock

Green tree on Gold mat:

• Ranger Liquid Platinum embossing powder
• Viva Decor Pearl Pen (or Nuvo drops)
• Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die
• DCWV Gold Foil cardstock

Blue wash on Gold mat

• Wow Sparkling Snow embossing powder
• Fine-tec Inka-gold and Luna-gold paints
• DCWV Gold Foil cardstock

Blue/Bronze on Red mat

• Cosmic Shimmer glue
• Elizabeth Crafts True Red microfine glitter
• Doodlebug Red Velvet cardstock
• Wow Sparkling Snow embossing powder

 I hope you enjoyed todays post and video.  Watercolors are really quite forgiving and these are a really easy way to get your feet wet ;)  Merry Christmas!

For His glory and much love,
Jasmine

Handmade Christmas Series 2016: Card 6 Watercolor Floral

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  I loved the floral image from the Steps of Courage set by Unity Stamp Co.  As soon as I saw it, I imagined it in red and gold, working out how I could create a Christmas card out of it.  I came up with two designs and I love each of them.  The sentiment is one of my favorites and perfectly conveys the reason we celebrate Christmas.  The details for the painting are in the video.  Here is the link to the video tutorial on my YouTube channel and my supply lists are below.

Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co Steps of Courage
SSS White Pigment Ink
SSS Clear Embossing Powder
Canson 140 lb watercolor paper
MISTI
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies
Daniel Smith Watercolors:

• Iridescent Aztec Gold
• Permanent Alizaron Crimson
• Green Apatite Genuine
• Jadeite Genuine
• Amazonite Genuine
• Quinacrinone Gold

Penny Black Rejoice with Joy
Versamark
Lindys Stamp Gang Candy Cane Red Gold embossing powder
DCWV Foiled Cardstock Stack
Fun Foam
Scor-tape

Bonus card:

Unity Stamp Co Steps of Courage
Canson 140 lb watercolor paper
Versamark
Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder
Daniel Smith Watercolors- Perm Alizaron Crimson
Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies
DCWV Foiled Cardstock Stack
Scor-tape
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock



As you can see, this designed is quite simplified in comparison to the other while maintaining the elegance and charm.  For this design, I die cut the panels using the stitched rectangle dies.  Using my MISTI, I stamped the floral image in Versamark and heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  After painting my flowers and letting them dry, I heat embossed the sentiment, assembled the card and done!  This design would work well for assembly-line style card production and is also quite versatile.  All you would need to do is change the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by and hanging out for a bit!  Let me know if you have any questions and I'd love to know what you think.

Merry Christmas and much love,
Jasmine

Versatile, Soft and Easy Watercolor Birthday

Versatile, soft and easy, this card is quick and lovely.  It really is as simple as stamp, paint, let dry, and attach to a cardbase.  Versatile because you can change the sentiment up as you need to; thinking of you, hello, congratulations or sympathy.  Sometimes I leave the front of my cards without a sentiment and write my message on the inside. 
Try not to get caught up with the thought that to create what you see in a video, you have to have what the artist is using.  You don't.  If all you have is your kids Crayola, rock it out!  The point is to create, have fun, relax and play.  If you want to get better, keep practicing.  Monet practiced too. 
Here is the link to my video tutorial on my YouTube channel if you want to see my process and my supply list is below. 

Supplies:
Prima Cling Stamp #580179
Fine-Tec Watercolor pallete
Archival Black ink
Distress Watercolor cardstock
Frogtape
Silver Brushes: 3/4" and #8
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die
Doodlebug Crushed Velvet black cardstock Lawn Fawn Happy Birthday Border die
Stick It sheet adhesive
DCWV Foiled Vellum Stack
SSS Sketch Heart die
Scor-tape
*Alternative to FineTec palette: Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors. 
I have not used the Starry Colors palette, however I do love their regular watercolor palette and do recommend it.  There are several YouTube videos comparing the two if you are interested. 
I'll be happy to answer any questions you have, just leave them in the comments here or on my YouTube video.  Thanks for stopping by and hanging out today!  See you next time ;)

Much Love,
Jasmine

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

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

Laura's Loft Challenge - WATERCOLOR

Welcome to Laura's Loft Watercolor Challenge! My project features Altenew's Floral Motif stamp set and Avery Elle's Wonky Frames die.  We had a 60 degree day in Michigan today, and I was feeling Spring!  Here's how I did it.
Supplies:
Strathmore 140 lb cold press paper
Doodlebug White "Sugarcoated Daydream" cardstock, 4.25" x 5.5"
Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock, 8.5" x 5.5"
Altenew Floral Motif stamp set
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches die set
Inkadinkadoo Masking Paper (or Post It Notes)
DCWV Foiled cardstock
SSS Smile die
Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
Silver Brush Co #4 brush
Archival Black ink
1/2" Scor-tape

Step 1)  I started with the butterfly stamp in the top right corner, then added my flowers and also stamped the flowers on my masking paper.  Cut out the flower masks and apply, then stamp the leaves.  Make sure you use Archival to stamp with so that the images are waterproof and don't run or smudge when you begin to watercolor.

Step 2)  Paint the butterfly, flowers and leaves and let dry.  Paint background.  I used a wet on wet technique.  That when you paint the area with clean water and add color.  This helps the color to spread and blend.  Be careful; too much water will allow the color to pool or spread too far.

Step 3)  Position the largest of the Wonky Stitches dies over the panel and run through the Big Shot.  Run the smile die with blue cardstock through the Big Shot as well.  Fold the Neenah in half to make the card base.

Step 4) Add Scor-tape along the edges of the front panel and glittered cardstock.  Adhere the painted panel to the glittered piece and that to the card base.  Add liquid glue to the back of the smile die cut and adhere.  Your card is complete!

The Challenge runs from Feb 20, 2016 to March 5, 2016 and you can link your project here.  We have 2 awesome prizes up for grabs this Challenge and you can add as many as you want.  One $25 gift card to Laura's Loft and one $20 gift card to Newtons Nook!

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today! I hope you had fun and learned something new.  Feel free to ask any questions and let me know what you think.

Much love,
Jasmine