Monday, June 26, 2017

10+ Cards 1 Kit | Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit

Summer Card by Jess Gerstner featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper

Hello crafty friends! Today I have the cards I made with my Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit to share with you. In the video below I am sharing how I made these 12 cards with the kit. I tried to keep the extra supplies to a minimum but did use a lot of colored inks. Since I use the ink to create a monochromatic look you could use Versamark ink instead to create a similar effect. 


I've included pictures of the complete cards in case you want to save them for future reference and some measurements to help you recreate them if you're interested. Plus there is a pinnable image on the bottom so you can save this post to Pinterest for future reference.

Summer Card by Jess Gerstner featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, banner 1.75 by 3

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, strip 2 by 4.25, smaller rectangle 3 by 4.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, square 3 by 3


Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, square 3 by 3

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, banner 3 by 4

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, rectangle 3 by 4.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25

Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4.25 by 5.5) card base, largest layer 4 by 5.25, rectangle 3 by 4.25

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Summer Card by Jess Crafts featuring Simon Says Stamp July 2017 Kit #simonsaysstamp #echoparkpaper


Sunday, June 25, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #49 Reminder Post


Encouragement Card by Jess Gerstner featuring Newton's Nook Serene Silhouettes #newtonsnook

Hello crafty friends! Just a reminder that you still have one week left to play along in the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge. The challenge is a fun sketch. For my card I created a simple background with Distress inks and the Serene Silhouettes stamp set. 

20 Cards with Doodlebug Hello Sunshine 6x6 Paper Pad

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns

Hello crafty friends! Today I have another 6x6 Paper Pad tutorial featuring Doodlebug. I am obsessed with Doodlebug 6x6 pads because it is so easy to create a bunch of cards without using many extra supplies. I think their designs are adorable and I can easily whip up a bunch of cards for card drives like Cards for Hospitalized Kids. If you want more info on donating card please check out my Card Drive Resources page. So today I'm using Doodlebug Hello Sunshine 6x6 pad while making 20 cards! Once I had made the 20 cards there was very little left over and I really felt like I got the most out of my pad. To see it all in action check out the video.


I made 2 of most designs but there are some unique cards. Keep scrolling to see pictures of different designs and get some measurements. 

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, square 3 by 3, cut apart 2 by 2

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, strip 2 by 5 1/4, square 3 by 3, cut apart 2 by 2

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, square 3 by 3, cut apart 2 by 2

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, strip 2 by 5 1/4, cut apart 2 by 3

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, square 3 by 3, cut apart 2 by 2

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, strip 2 by 5 1/4, cut apart 2 by 3

Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns
Measurements for this card (in inches): A2 (4 1/4 by 5 1/2) card base, largest layer 4 by 5 1/4, strips .75 by 4, cut apart 2 by 2 1/2

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Spring Cards by Jess Crafts featuring Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine #doodlebugdesigns

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #49


Colorful Koala Card by Jess Gerstner featuring Newton's Nook Hanging Around #newtonsnook

Hello crafty friends! The next Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge is now live! The challenge is a sketch. For my card I used the Hanging Around and In Slow Motion stamp sets. Head on over to the Inky Paws challenge blog for full details and to hear about how you can win.

Friday, June 16, 2017

10+ Cards 1 Kit Scrapping for Less June Flavor of the Month

10+ Cards 1 Kit by Jess Crafts Scrapping for Less June 2017 Kit featuring Lawn Fawn

Ahoy, Mateys! Pirates & Mermaids Be on Ye' Horizon! Scrapping for Less has partnered with Lawn Fawn and Neat&Tangled to bring you a treasure trove of fantastic stamp sets! In this month's kit only! Two full-size stamps are Lawn Fawn's "Ahoy Matey" "Mermaid for You", plus "So Jelly" shall be your booty! Shiver me Timbers there's more. If you purchase the Banana Split level Neat&Tangled joins the crew with the sentiment stamp "Hope Anchors" But wait...we discovered so many fantastic items we couldn't bare to make them walk the plank so we put them in kits that can be purchased, A LA Carte! Along with some other treasure to be had if 'ye wish. 'Tis no mirage but alas a booty only comes along once in a Mermoon so grab it while 'ye can!  
Now check out my video and see what the I've has fished up with the kit so 'ye can be inspired then head to the Scrapping for Less blog to be sure to hit every stop on this hop!




And don't forget to head back to the Scrapping for Less Blog and enter that their Rafflecopter so 'ye can be entered for a prize! AAARGH! I promise 'ye won't be sorry!

Mermaid Card by Jess Crafts featuring Scrapping for Less June 2017 Card Kit

I was so happy when Teresa asked me if I would be interested in working with this kit. As you can tell from my obvious excitement in the video, the kit contents were just perfect for my crafting. I love to create cards to donate to kids and this fit the bill. Use my Card Drive Resources page to find out more about what I do with my cards. 

Pirate Card by Jess Crafts featuring Scrapping for Less June 2017 Card Kit

I'm not going to share pictures of every card here just because there are some many similar ones but I was super impressed with how many cards I could make in a short time with this packed full of goodies kit. I have some brief notes on measurements in inches for the cards I made. All the large panel are 4 by 5.25. The squares are 3 by 3. The strips are 2 by 5.25. Trimming to those sizes leaves very little waste in my experience.


I didn't use a lot of colored images in this video but the stamp sets make work really well with the papers and would fill in for the other embellishments if you get the most basic level of the kit. For the skin tones I used some different colors combos. I always just use two colors together on small images such as (E00 and E11) (E31 and E33) (E33 and 35) (E11 and E33) (E23 and E25). I hope you enjoyed this hop and a look at this awesome kit. Be sure to leave me love and/or questions in the comments!

Pirate Card by Jess Crafts featuring Scrapping for Less June 2017 Card Kit

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10+ Cards 1 Kit by Jess Crafts Scrapping for Less June 2017 Kit featuring Lawn Fawn

Thursday, June 15, 2017

10+ Cards 1 Kit Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2017 Kit

10+ Cards 1 Kit June My Monthly Hero 2017 Hero Arts Kit Cards and Tutorial by Jess Crafts

Today I'm sharing the 10+ cards I created with the Hero Arts June 2017 Card Kit. I have created a video tutorial to accompany the cards. It is a quite a long video but I hope you will find the information and ideas helpful.


The kit is sold out now and unavailable but I wanted to share these cards and video as an inspiration to those who have purchased the kit. I am sharing still images of all the cards with some measurements and other information that I get asked about on occasion. 

Safari Themed Elephant Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, front panel 4 by 5.25, ink swipes using the three ink colors in the kit

Safari Themed Elephant Shaker Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, black panel 4 by 5.25, shimmer cardstock 3.75 by 5, sequins are Muted Metallics by Lucy's Little Things

Safari Themed Elephant Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, patterned panel 4 by 5.25, black panel 3.75 by 5, pattern created by unrolling the raffia the kit was tied in

Safari Themed Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, black panel 4 by 5.25, patterned panel from packaging 3.5 by 4.75

Safari Themed Sunset Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, brown shimmer panel 4 by 5.25, cream shimmer 4 by 4.75, watercolor sunset created using red and orange inks from the kit

Safari Themed Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, patterned panel 4 by 4.25, patterned strip .75 by 4, pattern created by unrolling the raffia the kit was tied in

Safari Themed Elephant Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, patterned panel from kit packaging 4 by 5.25

Safari Themed Sunset Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, inked panel 4 by 5.25, created by blending inks from kit on Bristol Smooth cardstock

Safari Themed Sunset Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, inked panel 4 by 5.25, created by blending inks from kit on Bristol Smooth cardstock

Safari Themed Sunset Card by Jess Crafts using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June Kit
Measurements in inches: A2 (4.25 by 5.5) sized card, watercolor panel 4 by 5.25, created by adding water to the kit inks on a non-porous surface

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10+ Cards 1 Kit June My Monthly Hero 2017 Hero Arts Kit Cards and Tutorial by Jess Crafts

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #48 Reminder

You're Cool Rainbow Card by Jess Gerstner featuring Newton's Nook Designs Wild Child #newtonsnook

Hello crafty friends! Just a reminder that you still have one week left to play along in the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge. The challenge is a fun theme: stripes. For my card I created a simple background with washi tape. For more on simple washi tape cards check out my video:


 The penguin is from the Wild Child stamp set. Head on over to the Inky Paws challenge blog for full details and to hear about how you can win.


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Simple Washi Tape Cards by Jess Crafts with video tutorial