Traveler’s Diary ….

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Uncategorized

When life gets so busy and you get to the end of the week…I looked back to find what I had missed….

And it was YOU!

So what have I been doing….it seems I am always on the computer. Looking for ideas searching the net, looking at Facebook. It never seems to end.

I have to sit at the start of each week and plan out my week or nothing gets done. And what better way to do this but with a planner or Diary, a book to jot down Tasks, Events, plans or ideas. Something that fits in your purse or bag that’s handy, something that is all about you and your life. A reflection of your day to day life.

A book to write about your travels, what you have seen, your thoughts or your feelings….a book to use for Prayer Points and Bible Study Notes….

A collection of books held together in one cover, with pockets to add things you need to keep or memorabilia of special events.

Here is my version of a Traveler’s Diary….its fits in my bag. I have used one of my favorite Designer Series Papers.

It has 3 books for notes, a basic month by month calendar and somewhere for photo’s of my family.

If you are interested in learning how to make one of these I will be running a workshop (in Australia), detailed below.

After this class I will post a Tutorial on this.

Any questions about this or anything else please contact me.

 

Epic Celebrations from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Sale-A-Bration

Fun, fun…FUN!

This stamp set screams out “Fun and youth”.

You can receive Epic Celebration Stamp Set 147236 for FREE when you spend $90. It is found on page 12, Stampin’ Up! Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

I used the image of the shoes as the focal point of the card. The image was stamped onto Whisper White Cardstock 106549 with Memento Ink 132708.

Stampin’ Up! Blends in Night of Navy (Dark and Medium Combo) 144040 was used to colour the shoes. With shading on the toes and side walls done in Smoky Slate Stampin’ Pad 131179 and Blender Pen 102845. Using Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies145372 and the medium size circle cut out the shoes. A length of Gold Mini Sequence Trim 144128 was added to the back and held down with dimentionals.

Banner was stamped and embossed in white on Basic Black cardstock 121688.

The back ground of this card was done using Brusho 144101.

Once the watercolour paper 122959 was coloured and allowed to dry, the brick mask from Pattern Party Decorative Masks 144103 was placed over the top and sprayed with water. The water pulls the colour away from the areas not covered by the mask. After a few minutes the mask is removed and the watercolour paper allowed to dry again. You are left with a light brick pattern.

The Front panel is mounted on Basic Black and Berry Burst cardstock 144249 and then onto a Whisper White card base.

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All products used will be listed below with links to my On-line Store.

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Gold Elegance with Brusho from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Occasions Catalogue

 Gold Elegance with Brusho from Stampin’ Up!

So how was this created….

    • A piece of Watercolour paper 122959 cut at 9 x 13.2 cm was attached to a firm surface with low tack painters tape, 1.5 cm in top and bottom & 2 cm in each side. Leaving a 5 x 10 cm section.
    • Spray the area with water and sprinkle** Brusho 144101, Prussian Blue and Gamboge (Orange) over the top, you may need to add extra colour e.g. Gamboge, as the Prussian Blue is an intense colour and will take over.
    • Dry by either heat gun or let it air dry. Once dried gentle remove the painters tape. You may get some bleeding around your edges or corners.
    • The watercolour paper is then adhered to a piece of Dapper Denim cardstock 141419 cut at 9.3 x 13.5cm with Multi-Purpase glue 110755. Dimensionals 104430 where place onto the back ready to adhere to card front.
    • Dapper Denim cardstock Card base is cut at 14.5 x 21 cm and scored at 10.5 cm along the long edge. Fold along score line and burnish with bone folder.
    • Cut a piece of Gold Foil cardstock 132622 at 10 x 14 cm. Adhere to card front with multi purpose glue.
    • Remove backing off the dimensionals and attach front panel to the Gold Foil cardstock.
    • From a piece of Gold Foil cardstock cut the branch from Petals and More Thinlits Dies 145655. Adhere to card with either multi purpose glue or Fine-Tip Glue Pen 138309
    • Inside of card attack a piece of Whisper White cardstck cut at 10cm x 14 cm.

** To sprinkle Brusho pierce a hole into the lid..Re. the instructions found on Pg. 26 Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalogue

All the product used are listed below including links to my Store. Any questions please contact me.
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Birthday Eclipse from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Birthday, Occasions Catalogue

Brusho is addictive!

Have you had a play with them as yet?

They can be found in Stampin’ Up!  2018 Occasions Catalogue on page 26 and if you can only purchase one product from this catalogue , then this should be it.

Brusho 144101

Oh! Also check out the great stamp sets on that page, it’s also a must.

Look….. just buy it all, you’ll get free product too! And that’s always good, RIGHT!

FREE PRODUCT!

Yep! You heard right spend $90 (AU) and you can choose a product from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue.

Not sure how them ask me…and I will help you..SPEND

Opps! I meant to say, I’ll help you place your order……

OK…lets get back to today’s fun card…

SEE!…..I told you it was a fun card.

Besides the colouring technique with Brusho, I also did the Eclipse technique..that is where you cut letters from the design and layer them to sit higher.

Instead of use single letters, I used the Happy Birthday Thinlets 143700. It was like putting together a “JIGSAW”, good thing I like doing jigsaws.

So if you like a bit of a challenge then give this card a go!

Here’s a couple of hints..

  • With the Brush dry each colour before adding the next.
  • Be careful not to loose those tiny little bits you need to glue in..I only lost one and it was the smallest
  • After cutting out Happy Birthday from card front, adhere the card front to matting layer. Place the Happy Birthday back on top and glue in all the little pieces. Making sure to lift the words so they don’t stick down.
  • Cut out 2 extra “Happy Birthday’s” and adhere on top of each other. Then attach the top colourful Happy Birthday on top.

If you have any questions then please contact me.

Below I have listed all the products used and they are linked back to my Store..

 

 
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A little bit of Fun……Party Pandas from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Birthday, Sale-A-Bration, Valentine

A little bit of fun with Sale-A-Brations Party Pandas…..

These pandas are so, so cute!

Keeping with the fun feel I used bright contrasting colours to keep the party rolling.

See below for all products used.

Join me in my Party by either Shop with me Host workshop, (so you can make on of these cards) or Join and become part of my team.

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For every $90 AUD you spend, you receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for the free items.

Let’s break it down:

  • If you spend $90 AUD,  get one free level 1 product.
  • If you spend $180 AUD, get one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
  • If you spend $270 AUD, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

This new option allows everyone to create a personalised Sale-A-Bration experience!

 

Host!

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Hosting a qualifying party during Sale‑A‑Bration (with at least $400 in sales) earns the host $40 more in Stampin’ Rewards. Basically, hosting during Sale‑A‑Bration is the best way to earn more rewards for a party!

Join!

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Join as a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration (3 January–31 March 2018) and get your starter kit for $169 AUD, along with TWO additional stamps sets included in your kit.

 
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Brusho meets Petal Palette from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Birthday, Occasions Catalogue

From this years Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalogue, I have two favorite products…

Brusho and Petal Passion Suite by Stampin’ Up!.

I love the free form effects you can achieve with Brusho by adding water to the areas you want colour and then add the Brusho and let dry. With this technique you do need to things slowly and let each colour dry before doing the next colour.

So how did I use the Brusho..

  • With a piece of Shimmery White cardstock, clear embossed the image all over
  • Using Aqua painter add water to one bunch of flowers at a time, making sure not to get water on the leaves. Sprinkle Brusho on to the wet area, you may need to add extra water to areas missed or dried to get colour moving. Do this to all flowers.
  • When the flowers are dried brush off any excess Brusho with dry brush. Then repeat process but with the leaves – adding water and Brusho, let dry.
Card …

Card base is Night of Navy, with a layer of Old Olive and the Shimmery White adhered on top.

The Happy Birthday Sentiment comes from the Rose Wonder stamp set and stamped in Night of Navy. This was stamped onto a piece of Shimmery White cardstock and one end flagged.

A twist of Gold thread under the tag held in place with two dimensionals.

 

Thank you for reading, I hope you like this card and if you have any questions please contact me.

You will find links to all products used listed below to my store

 
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Global Design Project #120 – CASE the Designer

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Global Design Project #120 – CASE the Designer

This is the first Global Design Project Challenge for 2018 and this week we are Casing one of the Design Team Members- Krista Frattin.

What does it mean to CASE….

CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit

To see what the other design team have done for this challenge go to Global Design Project there are some very beautiful cards.

  For this card I have used products from Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalogue – Petal Passion Suite on page 22.

This is a simple card to make, it is just layering the different elements on top of one another and adding texture by using different types of cardstock e.g. Vellum, foil and watercolour papers.

How to……

  • The Watercolour Paper was coloured with the Brusho Crystal Colour – Prussian Blue and Red, stamped with the bird image and cut with the matching thinlits.
  • The frame was made by using two of the square Stitched framelits  – placing the smaller one inside the larger and running it through the Big Shot.
  • All the elements were layered on top of each other, finishing with the vellum banner threaded over and under the frame

  • The inside of the card was finished with a sheet of Whisper White cardstock and stamped with a leaf image in Basic Black (stamped off to lighten ) and Old Olive Ink.

 

Thanks for stopping by today…if you have any questions about this card or any of the products used please contact me.

 
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Brusho Butterflies -Beautiful Day from Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Uncategorized

Brusho Butterflies

Brusho 144101 is a fantastic product that Stampin’ Up have added to their 2018 Occasions Catalogue and are great to get a simple but vibrant water wash.

Between Christmas and new year I visited my parents in Mudgee and spent some time with my sister in her art studio on her farm and what an amazing time we had.

Playing with Brusho and coming up with different effects.

Here are a few photo’s, as you can see we had fun!

When I got home to Moss Vale I couldn’t wait to make some cards out of what I created.

So here is the first one “Brusho Butterflies”

What is Brusho®?

Brusho is watercolour Ink Crystals – mixed with water to make watercolour washes and designs. Sprinkle directly on water wash paper and watch the colour burst.

How to use..

There are many ways to use Brusho, the few I have tried so far are-

  • Mix with water on a palette
  • Add water to watercolour paper and sprinkle on top
  • Sprinkle on paper first and then add water via spray bottle

Tips

Don’t remove lid..as the powder may become airborne and you will have colour everywhere.

Poke 1-3 holes into the lid and use like a salt shaker.

Make sure your work area is clear of anything you don’t want colour on.

 

Here is a quick video showing how I made the front of this card.

Products used

(click on product No. and you will be taken to My Store)

Brusho 144101

Shimmery White Cardstock 121717

Dapper Denim Cardstock 141419

Daffodil Delight Cardstock 121680

Versa Mark 102283

Embossing Powder Clear 109130

Aqua Painter 103954

Stampin’ Spritzer 126185

 

Hope you have enjoy my video and I would love to here from you on what you think.

If you live in Australia and require a copy of the Occasions Catalogue along with the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue just contact me and I will get one to you as soon as possible.
Remember when you spend $90 you get a product from the Sale-A-Brations Catalogue for free!

Petal Passion Suite by Stampin’ Up!

Published on by Michele Jutrisa Category: Occasions Catalogue, Uncategorized, Water Colour

 Stampin’ Up! have excelled themselves with the Petal Passion Suite, all the products blend together beautifully.

The card I have made today shows three products from the Petal Passion Suite.

Petal Palette Stamp Set 145785

Petals & More Thinlits Dies 145655

Or purchase together as a bundle and save 10%..

Petal Palette Bundle 145974 (c) 145973 (w)

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper 145589

This card is similar to the one made the other day but with added elements from the petal Passion Suite.

The Petal Palette Stamp Set 145788 (c) 145785 (w) is made up of 15 rubber stamps. Seven being the beautiful imagery of plants, a bird and texture stamp, along with eight great sentiments.

The Petals & More Thinlits Dies 145655 is made up of 10 dies, 4 of which match and cut the stamped images. There is a banner Die to use with some of the sentiments and 5 dies which compliment the stamps. You can purchase the stamps and dies individually or as a bundle and save 10%. I would suggest purchasing the bundle because they are so beautiful together and I think you would regret one with out the other.

The Petal Passion designer Series Paper 14589 consists of 12 sheets (2 of each), handpainted watercolour designs in shades of black and white.

How to make this card..

Products used..

Petal Palette Bundle 145974

Rose Wonder Stamp Set 140697

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (DSP) 145589 – cut at 12 x 8.2 cm

Whisper White Note card and Envelope 131527

So Saffron Cardstock 108611 – scrap approx 6 x 6 cm

Whisper White Cardstock – cut at 11.6 x 7.8 mm 106549

Vellum Cardstock 106584 – cut at 12 x 3 cm

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad 140931

Watercolour Pencils 141709 – Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Blender Pen 102845

*Note- the basics of this card is the same of similar to what I did on the last card (With Sympathy)

  • Stamp floral image onto Left-hand side of Whisper White Cardstock in Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad. We will be using the left over Whisper White Cardstock on the card so be careful to where you stamp the image.
  • Using the Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzelberry watercolour pencil colour in the flowers with the Rich Razzelberry around the edges. Blend with the Blender Pen, blending the two colours together and to get a water colour effect.
  • The leaves are coloured using a single colour Old Olive, place the colour at the base of the leaf and with the Blender Pen blend the colour out to the tips.
  • Stamp the bird image onto a scrap of So Saffron cardstock and colour using the Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and Whisper White for highlights. Blend these together with the blender pen.
  • With the Thinlits cut out the flowers, making sure you take care with the Whisper White Cardstock. Also cut the bird image with the matching die.
  • Cut the lattice die in the vellum.
  • With the large branch/leaf stamp stamp image on the Whisper White cardstock
  • Attach the Whisper White to the DSP mat and attach to the card front.
  • Place snail on the back of the lattice and adhere to card front. Most of the snail is hidden under the flowers.
  • Place dimensionals on the back of flower element and offset (to show DSP coming through)
  • With snail adhere the bird sitting onto a branch.

Thank you for reading my Blog I hope you have enjoyed looking at my card. If you have any questions about the products I have used, please contact me.