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Harry Potter Blog Hop (VIDEO + GIVEAWAYS!)

27 Sep

Good morning!  I’m thrilled to join a few crafters for a Harry Potter Blog Hop today and I’m so excited to share my (possibly excessively) multi-interactive Harry Potter-inspired card!

I created a video tutorial to try and explain my card and you can watch it below or at my Youtube channel!

So here’s what I created!

Honestly, it’s not nearly as complicated as it looks…and it really is probably easiest explained by watching the video but here goes!

I started by creating my night sky/galaxy background on a piece of Tim Holtz distress paper cut to 5.5″ by 8.5″.  I blended wilted violet, salty ocean, and cracked pistachio distress oxide ink onto the panel and then blended black soot over the top.  I let bits of the color peek through the black soot and added a little more salty ocean and cracked pistachio on top.  After it dried I spritzed it with water using two different sprayers to get a variety of water droplet sizes.  I blotted off the excess water and let it dry again.  Then I spritzed it with WPlus9 shimmer spray (I believe this is discontinued but you could substitute it with Tsukineko frost or sparkle spray for a similar look) and dried it with my heat gun.  Finally I flicked the panel with white acrylic paint to create stars and then set it aside to dry completely.

We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas

Next I stamped critters from Mama Elephant’s Otterly Adorable, Lunar Animals, Playful Pups, and Reindeer Games with copic-friendly ink on Neenah solar white cardstock and then colored them with copics to resemble various patronuses from the Harry Potter series.

We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas

These are the colors I used:

Harry’s Stag:

  • E49, E47, E27, E25, E23, E21

Ron’s Jack Russell Terrier:

  • E19, E17, E15, E09

Hermione’s Otter:

  • E79, E77, E74, E71, E70, R20

Luna’s Hare:

  • N4, N2, N1, N0, and R20

Ginny’s Horse:

  • E09, E08, E07, E00, E0000, 0 colorless blender

And here’s a close-up of some of the critters:

We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas

After I colored the critters I cut them out with my Scan N Cut and then colored the white border with my N6 copic marker so that they would blend better with the background.

Then it was time to start putting my card together!  First I stamped the sentiment from Simon Says Stamp’s If the Hat Fits onto the top half of the night sky background with versamark and heat-embossed it with silver embossing powder.  Then I scored the background in half and trimmed an 8th of an inch off the top of the panel.  Next I took a piece of black cardstock cut to 5.5″ by 8.5″ and scored it in half.  I tucked the night sky panel around the top half of the black cardstock.  Then I used an exacto knife to cut a half circle near the center fold on the top half of the black cardstock to create a notch to eventually hold my night sky panel.  You can see the notch on the 2nd photo above.  Next I die-cut three stars from the bottom half of the night sky panel to resemble the stars on the pages of the Harry Potter novels.

We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas

Then I created a circuit using my Chibitronics LED stickers on the black cardstock base so that the stars would light up.  I also adhered the Stitched Hillside Pop-Up from Lawn Fawn die-cut from black cardstock which helped hide the battery from the Chibitronics circuit.

We All Have Magic In Us by Jessica Frost-Ballas

I adhered vellum behind the die-cut stars to hide the writing on the stickers but allow the light to shine through.  I applied a little spectrum noir clear sparkle to the vellum for a little extra sparkle.  Then I adhered the bottom half of the night sky panel over the circuit panel with ATG adhesive.  Next I added adhesive to the back of the Stitched Hillside pop-up flaps and closed the card to adhere the flaps to the night sky background.  Finally I adhered the critters with ATG adhesive to finish the card!

Each stop on the hop has a different Harry Potter themed giveaway so make sure to stop by each blog!  I’m giving away either both of the Sweet Stamp Shop mini sets: Wizards and Grand Wizard OR the Magical Friends set.  The winner will choose which prize they’d prefer! To enter leave a comment and let me know if you prefer the Harry Potter books or movies!  And if you’ve never seen or read the books leave a comment and let me know your favorite book or movie series! 😉 The winner will be chosen on October 1st and announced on October 2nd!  Here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

  • Ingrid
  • Jessica –> You are here!
  • Justine
  • Laurel
Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!!

Mama Elephant Clear Stamp REINDEER…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant REINDEER GAMES DIE…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die…
[ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp LUNAR…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant LUNAR ANIMALS DIE…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die…
[ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp OTTERLY…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant OTTERLY ADORABLE DIE…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die…
[ SSS ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp PLAYFUL…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant PLAYFUL PUPS Creative…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Mama Elephant Clear Stamp and Die…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Clear Stamps IF THE HAT…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp IF THE HAT FITS…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamps and Dies IF THE HAT…
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn STITCHED HILLSIDE POP UP…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Lawn Fawn UPON A STAR Lawn Cuts LF1408
[ SSS | ELH ]
Lawn Fawn ELPHIE SELFIE Clear Stamps…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Chibitronics CHIBI LIGHTS LED CIRCUIT…
[ SSS | CHBT | ELH ]
Chibitronics COPPER TAPE Conductive…
[ SSS | CHBT | ELH ]
Chibitronics WHITE LED CIRCUIT LIGHTS…
[ SSS | CHBT | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE…
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger 4…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tsukineko FROST Sheer Shimmer Spritz…
[ SSS | ELH ]
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints snow…
[ AMZUS ]
Tim Holtz 8.5 X 11 DISTRESS…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
[ SSS ]
Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp VELLUM SSSVEL12
[ SSS | ELH ]
Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Copic Markers
[ SSS | ELH ]
Copic Multiliner SP 0.1 BLACK Ink Marker
[ SSS | ELH ]
Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And…
[ SSS | ELH ]
Brother Scan n Cut Cutting Machine CM…
[ AMZUS | ELH ]
PenBlade TRIPLE PACK 3 Blades 005339
[ SSS | ELH ]
PenBlade SINGLE YELLOW #11 BLADE NS1-11A
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS…
[ SSS | ELH ]
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
[ SSS ]
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
[ SSS ]

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Tags:
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Comments

  1. Sheila Schmidt Paar says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Love this card! I may have to scraplift it!

    Reply
  2. Jodi C. says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Oh I love a Harry Potter Blog Hop!! Great idea😊! Your card is Fabulous and I love that you themed the animals after patronuses !! Thanks for the video and inspiration 😍.

    Reply
  3. Dennice Watts says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:35 am

    I watched the movies first, read the books next, and MUCH preferred the books! I’d love to receive the Wizards sets. TFS Jessica!

    Reply
  4. ionabunny says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Well, thank you so much for this totally random touch of magic to brighten my day. I read the books before I saw the movies. The movies are very well done but the books have more I think. Your card is beautiful and your representation of the patronuses is genius. The wizard and grand wizard stamp sets are so cool. Hugz

    Reply
  5. Barbara Mann says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:57 am

    What fabulously magical cards. Simply stunning. I have enjoyed both the books and the movies. Too hard to decide which I liked best.

    Reply
  6. Trina P. says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Read the books and watched the movies. Love them
    Your card is awesome. Love interactive cards. Thanks for the video too. I have the Cibitronics starter kit. But have yet to use it.

    Reply
  7. conil says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Odds bodskins…being a Potterphile, this card really appeals to my love of magic and all things mystical. What a terrific depiction of all my favorite characters. The dark and soulful night sky looks simply amazing. Awesome card. Thing you hit all the right notes from the series.

    Reply
  8. Tara Prince says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:21 am

    Oh boy! That’s a hard choice! I love both the books and the movies so much. I guess I fell in love with the books first. I love Harry Potter!! 🙂

    Reply
  9. mjmarmo says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Just gorgeous! I love all the books!

    Reply
  10. raggiodiluce82 says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Oh my goodness!!! I’m totally in love for your breathless project!!! it’s so magical!!! Great hop!!! Love Harry Potter!!!

    Reply
  11. Laura Chiesa says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Awesome card! The books are way better! The movies are good fun but the books are really magical! I have recently listened to the audio books read by Stephen Fry and it was great! Highly recommend if you want to read them again and make your commute to work more fun!

    Reply
  12. Kristina CraftyPaws says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Absolutely brilliant! Amazing theme and so stinkin cute!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I love the night sky. I have never seen the light up stickers or the scan and cut machine. Thank you

    Reply
  14. Twila M Price says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Love how you made the background! The Patronus theme was awesome too. I had forgotten what Luna’s was.

    Reply
  15. Jean G. says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Fabulous background – so mystical! Love the little critters too.

    Reply
  16. Carol Godfrey says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Beautiful cards! Love the Harry potter themes so cool

    Reply
  17. Ingrid says

    September 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Such a fabulous project – I loved every moment of that video! Fab photos – especially the night one. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Carol Harris says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    OMG…. I love this card. Love the movies, but I am a book worm so the books get my vote…. I have been wanting to use the light feature for some time and just have not gotten around to it. I LOVE all the critters… I LOVE THE WHOLE CARD!!! Thanks so much for sharing.. on to the video to watch how you made it now….. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Nancy Kenny Monahan says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Amazing card Jessica and I love the background galaxy look that you created! You make the popup look easy and you’ve inspired me to give it a go. I know my grandson would love to receive this from his Nana so I will try my best. Thanks, so much, for sharing Jessica!

    Reply
  20. Yvonne M. says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    I prefer the books. The later movies left out too to give the depth and richness each character deserved. My car records CDs that I’ve borrowed from my library so I listen to the Harry Potter series every day on my drive to/from work. I pick up something new each time I listen! Yes, I am nutty as squirrel poo.

    Reply
  21. Jill S says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    WOW.! Just WOW! Way to work a little magic of your own 🙂

    Reply
  22. Jade stewart says

    September 27, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    You are truly gifted and inspiring.
    I loved watching you make this card. And now I want to make a cool card like this. So special, whoever gets the card will be a lucky person.

    Reply
  23. FD91354 says

    September 27, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Love your card! Love the added animals referencing HP characters! So cute. I like both the books and movies and the audio books. HP never gets old, but the new publications I dont enjoy as much. Thanks for doing an HP hop.. How fun!

    Reply
  24. Josefine Fouarge says

    September 27, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    What an amazing galaxy sky background! I love how it turned out 😀

    Reply
  25. Cindy Wood says

    September 27, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I love your very creative card!

    Reply
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