Blog Hop: Just Rite & Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the Just Rite & Faber-Castell Mixed-Media Blog Hop! You should be visiting me from Eva’s Blog (sweet sweet sweet gal). If not, please start at the beginning on the Just Rite Stamper’s Blog!

There will prizes given away Today & Tomorrow (3/18-3/19).

Here’s my card:

Hombre Celebration

I heat embossed the stamps in white, then added color from the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos (lightest to darkest), blended with a foam brush, wiped excess with a baby wipe, and then I stamped the sentiment with the Stamper’s Big Brush Pen in Light Blue. The stamps are the Just Rite Buntings & Banners.

You have until Midnight March 22, 2013 to leave a comment on each post! Happy Hopping!

Look at these prize packages:

NOW, it’s time to head to Michele’s Blog!

Thanks for hopping over,

Tutorial & Giveaway: Mix-Ability Challenge Mix7

Hello Blogosphere!

I AM SOOOO EXCITED for today’s post!

Today, is FRIDAY, which means another Splitcoaststampers.com Mix-Ability Challenge! These challenges are designed to introduce mixed-media in a fun and approachable way! You can keep it easy or go a bit further outside your comfort zone, it’s UP TO YOU!

I am playing Challenge Hostess for MIX7, Splatter-ific. I’m challenging everyone to incorporate a Splatter Technique into your project! Please go visit the MIX7 Challenge Forum and Gallery, play along, and upload your project using keyword “MIX7“.

The Giveaway:

I have a fun prize package courtesy of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft up for grabs! 1 lucky participant will receive the following:

–1 Collapsible Water Cup (MSRP $5.95)

–1 Mixed-Media Sampler Kit in Reds (MSRP $14.95)

–1 Gelatos & Clear Stamp Set in Blues (MSRP $9.95)

Giveaway Steps:

-In order to win this prize package, create a card inspired by the samples and/or video, upload it to the Splitcoaststampers.com Gallery using keyword “MIX7”, and then come back to this post with your link! I will announce the winner next Friday, March 21st!

Video Tutorial:

Here are some card ideas:

And, I asked the lovely Angie Blom and Latisha Yoast to help me out with even MORE ideas:

I hope you feel inspired to play along!!!

You have ONE week to be entered into the giveaway! Leave a link to your card in the “MIX7” gallery in the comments!

HAVE FUN,

You’ve Got Mail: Neon Birthday Streamers

Good Morning Blogosphere!

How was your weekend? Our Saturday was GLORIOUS here in the PNW! Sunny Skies, 50s, and not a cloud in sight! I set to work on mowing and edging the lawn! THAT’S how Spring it was 😉

Here’s a card I designed for Lisa Spangler’s You’ve Got Mail Class over at Studio Calico! I used the exclusive stamp set to create an emboss resist panel with Tropicals Gelatos from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft. I also used my new favorite Sizzix Zig-Zag Circle Framelits Dies, Studio Calico Tiny Stars Wood Veneer, and my favorite washi tape ever!

Here’s a close-up:

Hope you enjoy your Monday,

You’ve Got Mail: Neon Cut-Out Cake

Happy Sunday Blogosphere!

It’s been slow-going for me! I think I stayed up a wee bit too late making cards and watching House of Cards. Have you seen it?! So much intrigue!

Here’s a card I made for Lisa Spangler’s You’ve Got Mail Class over at Studio Calico. I used the exclusive stamp set & digital cake image included with the class. I used my favorite new Sizzix Framelits Dies, Zig-Zag Circles, to create the cut-out!

The splatter was made using the new Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Tropicals Gelatos! I LOOOOOVE these colors because they’re so NEON and awesome 😉

Here’s the inside:

And, a good shot with the vellum window:

So what do you think? Are you a neon fan?

Thanks for stopping by,

30 Days of Lists: My Approach

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So, you might be thinking…

What is 30 Days of Lists?

To sum it up, not everyone has a way to journal or scrapbook every day. But, they may find that they have just enough time to create a list. 30 Days of Lists brings you daily prompts to get started. Then, you just list your response! You can choose to list in a beautiful art journal or on a collection of post-its- it’s what you want it to be! Or, simply what you have time for it to be! They have a self-paced edition for just $5!

EASY PEASY!

So here’s my approach…

I usually sketch my design work in these Strathmore Watercolor notebooks. I LOVE that the paper can stand up to any and all mediums and that they’re spiral-bound, meaning no idea gets lost.  To incorporate my sketchbook, I decided to print out Project Life journaling cards (Seafoam Edition) that match my Project Life: Deployment Edition scrapbook, and adhere them to the inside of the blank journal with washi tape. Every evening, I dedicate 15 minutes or so to creating a mixed-media something or another on a page & then I add the prompt card of that day with my list on it! Eventually, I’ll incorporate the journaling cards with my Project Life scrapbook 🙂 AND, I’ll have an awesome art journal to add to afterward too! Nothing a little Gesso can’t fix 😉

Here are some of my pages:

I am a lister because…

About Me

This Sunday I will-(or won’t get to).

This month I will-

My Talents

In my bag!

Comfort Foods

As you can see, the color scheme has remained the same. I’m using the new Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft 50’s Diner Gelatos! I’ve also incorporated some stamping using the Stamper’s Big Brush Pens because they don’t get muddled with the different mediums.

Are you a lister? What’s your approach? I’d love to see!

Video Tutorial: Mix-Ability Challenge, Mix6

Hello Folks!

It’s that time again…time for another SUPER FUN SUPER EASY Mix-Ability Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.com! Mix6 challenges us to use Gesso on our background! I used the new BIG tubs of medium from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, Gelatos, a Stamper’s Big Brush Pen, and stamps from Hero Arts.

Of course I have a video tutorial for you:

Thanks for dropping by,

Materials: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos (red cherry, lemon, blueberry), Stamper’s Big Brush Pen (black), Gel Medium, Gesso, Mini Mister, Collage Papers, Hero Arts Stamps (Hexagon Background, Essential Messages), Prima Rhinestones, Bazzill Card Shoppe cardstock

Video Tutorial: Mix-Ability Challenge, Mix5

Hello Blogosphere!

It’s that time…time for another Splitcoaststampers.com Mix-Ability Challenge! The mix5 challenge, Mask-erade Ball, challenges crafters to incorporate a bit or a lot of masking into their project! I’ve chosen to go the minimalistic route, as I often do 😉 I used my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos to create a mist!

Here’s a video tutorial for you:

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you’ll play along 🙂

Materials: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos (metallic mint green, cotton candy), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (light blue, black), Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos Mist Making Kit, Studio Calico Ampersand Mask & tiny stars wood veneer, Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Washi Tape, Mama Elephant Stamps (so breezy, starry night, cosmic stars)

Join me on SimonSaysStamp!

Hello Blogosphere!

I’ve created a Video Tutorial especially for Simonsaysstamp and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft!

You’ll learn various ways to use those awesome Gelatos of yours! Leave some love and you can be entered to win a Grab Bag from Simonsaysstamp!

Here’s the card I made:

I hope you’ll go and watch the video and leave some love 🙂

Thanks for stopping by today,

Video Tutorial: Sizzix Pop ‘n Cuts Watercolor Hello

Hello Blogosphere!

I have another video tutorial & this time it’s up on the Sizzix Blog for your viewing pleasure! It will show you the cool technique I used to create the watercolor background for the inside of my pop-up card & it will show you how to complete this card from start to finish 🙂

Here’s the front:

Thanks for dropping by,

Cornish Heritage Farms & Design Memory Craft Blog Hop

Hello Blogosphere!

Welcome to the Cornish Heritage Farms & Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Blog Hop! All week long BOTH blogs will be supplying LOTS of awesome inspiration!

I created two cards using the Large Daisy Backgrounder and the Script Essential Expressions. The quality of their rubber stamps is amazing and some of the best I’ve seen in the industry!

Please go to the Design Memory Craft Blog and leave me some love!

2 lucky winners will win a prize pack valued at over $50! Here’s how you can do it:

1. You have until midnight EST on February 28th to complete the hop.

2. Cornish Heritage Farms Rubber Stamps and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft will have a new craft to share with you every day. Visit their blogs and leave a comment on each post. This way, we’ll know you were there.

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Blog

Cornish Heritage Farms Rubber Stamps Blog

3. HAVE FUN! We look forward to your comments!

Thanks everyone,