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S’More the Merrier Light Up Card – Essentials by Ellen and Lawn Fawn Exclusive (VIDEO + GIVEAWAY!)

6 Jul

Good afternoon!  I am SO SO excited to help kick off Ellen Hutson’s Summer of Stamping with the brand new collaboration release from Lawn Fawn: S’More the Merrier!!  This stamp and die bundle is available exclusively at Ellen Hutson and you can find it here!  Snag yours soon as this adorable set sure to sell out quickly!!

When I saw S’More the Merrier I knew it would pair perfectly with Chibitronics LED stickers to create a magical summer scene!  I have a video sharing how to create a circuit with multiple lights and how to use a thin, removable battery holder so that your card doesn’t require extra postage for mailing!

I’m having a little trouble with Youtube today and the video isn’t live yet but should be up very soon!  You can watch the video below or over at my YouTube channel here.

When you push the button the fire glows red and the stars shine in the summer night sky!

S'More the Merrier by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Ellen Hutson and Lawn Fawn

To start I stamped all the images with versafine and heat-embossed them with clear embossing powder.  I colored all the images with copic markers and die-cut them with the coordinating dies.  Then I stamped the campfire onto a panel of strathmore bristol cardstock and colored it with copic markers.  After I finished coloring I masked the campfire and ground.  Then I blended the sky with scattered straw, broken china, blueprint sketch, chipped sapphire, and black soot distress oxide ink.  Next I used antique linen, tea dye, evergreen bough, pine needles, and black soot distress oxide to blend the ground and grass.  I splattered the panels with water and concentrated distress oxide ink and let it dry.

S'More the Merrier by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Ellen Hutson and Lawn Fawn

I stamped the sentiment from S’More the Merrier and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder.  Then I arranged the stamped images to create my scene and adhered them.  At this point you could be done with the card but I decided to add a little something extra! 🙂

S'More the Merrier by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Ellen Hutson and Lawn Fawn

Honestly it’s easier to watch the video for all the details on creating a circuit but below I’ll include photos of my circuit for reference:


In the first photo you can see the layout of the light stickers, in the second you can see the sketch of where my copper tape will go, and in the third you can see the copper tape with the light stickers on top!  I’d also recommend watching the video for more info on the battery holder that I’ve recently started using.  Instead of needing to use a double or triple layer of foam mounting tape on your card you’ll only need a single A2 panel of fun foam, your card can be mailed with regular postage, AND you can remove or replace the battery easily without destroying the whole card! 🙂 It’s a total game-changer!

S'More the Merrier by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Ellen Hutson and Lawn Fawn

After I finished the circuit and adhered all the layers together I added a little crystal glaze with chunky and prisma glitter to finish the card with a little extra sparkle!!

I hope you enjoyed my video and card today!  I can’t wait to see what you’re going to create with S’More the Merrier!

To celebrate the exclusive release, Ellen Hutson is giving away a $25 gift certificates to the shop! You can leave a comment on this blog and along the hop by 11:59pm PT on July 11th, 2020 for your chance to win! The winner will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts in this blog hop and will be emailed!  You should have arrived from Tammy and the Lawn Fawn blog is your last stop!  If you’re just getting started you can head to the Ellen Hutson blog for the complete hop list!

Thanks so much for visiting and have a fabulous day!

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!!

S’More the Merrier
[ ELH ]
Lawn Fawn Simple Stitched Hillside…
[ ELH | LWN ]
Lawn Fawn Simple Grassy Hillsides
[ ELH | LWN ]
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
[ LWN ]
Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter
[ LWN ]
Chibitronics LED Light Stickers…
[ LWN | ELH | AMZUS ]
Chibitronics White LED Light…
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Chibitronics Color RYB LED Light…
[ LWN | ELH | AMZUS ]
Chibitronics Conductive Fabric Tape
[ LWN | AMZUS ]
Chibitronics Copper Tape
[ AMZUS | ELH ]
Chibitronics Craft Effects Stencil
[ ELH ]
Energizer CR2016 Lithium Battery 3V,…
[ AMZUS ]
Ink Blending Tool with Domed Foam…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool and 10-Pack of…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool and (2) 10-Pack of…
[ SBC ]
Scattered Straw, Ranger Distress…
[ ELH ]
Broken China, Ranger Distress Oxide…
[ ELH ]
Blueprint Sketch, Ranger Distress…
[ ELH ]
Chipped Sapphire, Ranger Distress…
[ ELH ]
Black Soot, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink…
[ ELH ]
Evergreen Bough, Ranger Distress…
[ ELH ]
Pine Needles, Ranger Distress Oxide…
[ ELH ]
Antique Linen, Ranger Distress Oxide…
[ ELH ]
Tea Dye, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad
[ ELH ]
Walnut Stain, Ranger Distress Oxide…
[ ELH ]
White Fun Foam: 9″ x 12″ x 1/16″ (12…
[ AMZUS ]
Copic Markers
[ ELH ]
Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze
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Opaque White with Brush
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Uni Posca Extra Fine Marker, White
[ AMZUS ]
Tonic Nuvo Light Mist Spray Bottle, 2…
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Mister – 2 oz., Ranger Inkssentials
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Connect Glue, Gina K Designs
[ ELH ]
Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Advanced Tape Glider
[ ELH | AMZUS ]
Purple Tape 1/2 in X 15 yards
[ ELH ]
Masking Magic Sheets
[ ELH ]
MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool
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Rotatrim 12-inch Paper Cutter
[ AMZUS ]

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Categories:
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Comments

  1. Denise Bryant says

    July 6, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Love that night sky and your beautiful coloring! Adorable campfire scene with these darling critters! Such a special card, and so fun with the light up feature!

    Reply
  2. Helen Budz says

    July 6, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    Utterly delightful…the lightening works so well with this night time scene. tfs-stay well.

    Reply
  3. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 6, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    No way! THIS IS AWESOME! I LOVE THE LIGHT UP! And darling scene you created!

    Reply
  4. mckcampbell says

    July 6, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    So really sweet! I love the glow effect from the fire. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Maureen Morton says

    July 6, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Seriously? I’ve seen the lighted cards but never thought I could really handle it. You’ve given me new confidence. So perfect an idea for this adorable set. I’ve always been a fan of your great ackgrounds and this one doesn’t disappoint. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Heike Carlson says

      July 7, 2020 at 10:57 am

      What a great card! I really like the light up cards, but don’t know if I could manage to make one. Thanks for showing us how to do this.

      Reply
  6. Megan N says

    July 6, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    What?! It lights up!? So cool, Jess!

    Reply
  7. Cindy Holmes says

    July 6, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    Oh wow now you have taken this card to a whole new awesome level! Those little lights are so cute for the card!

    Reply
  8. Surekha Galagoda says

    July 6, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    Dear Jessica
    All elements in your card compliment each other. Be it the background,the critters, colour palette or the sentiment . Love love love it so much. Blessings

    Reply
  9. April Swingler says

    July 6, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    So Fancy!

    Reply
  10. Mary Gillmarten says

    July 6, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Jess, your card is perfect and so are your instructions! I think this is the perfect summer set!

    Reply
  11. Cheryl B. says

    July 6, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    Totally blown away. I will have to come back and watch the video when things calm down around her.

    Reply
  12. Barbara Matthews says

    July 6, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    Love your cards, this is such a cute stamp set. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Jennie P. says

    July 6, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    What an amazing idea! Not sure I’d be ready to include the lights, but one day! Your card is inspiring!

    Reply
  14. Sandy C. says

    July 6, 2020 at 10:25 pm

    So so cute. Love the hedgehog. Thanks. Take care ❤️

    Reply
  15. Marisela Delgado says

    July 6, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    So beautiful! Awesome card!

    Reply
  16. Joy F says

    July 6, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    Stunning card!

    Reply
  17. Carol Wortman says

    July 6, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    The recipient must be extra special! That is spectacular! Of course there should be lights at a camp fie! Brilliant idea.

    Reply
  18. Marisela Delgado says

    July 6, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    So beautiful!

    Reply
  19. Cherie Johnson says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:16 am

    Girl, this is so amazing! 🤩 I’ve had some chibitronics for a bit but have yet to make a card. This card to so great, I’ll have to try it out now! TFS! 💜

    Reply
  20. Carla Hundley says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:18 am

    What a darling and
    fun scene! Love the
    critters and the lights.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  21. Anneleise says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:40 am

    Wonderful card!!

    Reply
  22. Jenna Luna says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Way to go Jessica! I’m going to try this one for sure! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. Madelaine M. says

    July 7, 2020 at 1:02 am

    That little fire-light! Clever! LOVE IT!!

    Reply
  24. jessicashevonnescott says

    July 7, 2020 at 1:09 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious…. This is THE BEST!

    Reply
  25. Larissa Heskett says

    July 7, 2020 at 2:06 am

    OMG!! Such a FUN Design!! I LOVE IT!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

    Reply
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