Monday, March 18, 2013

Mixed Media Blog Hop Day One with JustRite Papercraft and Faber-Castell

Hello everyone!  
Today, is day one of the JustRite Papercraft and Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft Blog Hop!  


Today and tomorrow the Design Teams from both companies will be sharing projects that they have designed using products from JustRite Papercraft and Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft.  I love the products from both companies and I am really excited to see what all of the designers have created.

Not only do we have fabulous inspiration to share with you but both of the companies have Fantastic Giveaways as well!!  


This is the Faber-Castell Prize Package that will be given away on the JustRite Inspiration Blog.  You will need to click HERE and leave a comment on the JustRite Inspiration Blog for a chance to win this prize package.


This is the JustRite Papercraft Prize Package that will be given away on the Faber-Castell Blog.  You will need to click HERE and leave a comment on the Faber-Castell Blog for a chance to win this prize package.


For my project I altered a canvas.  I used three background stamps and two other stamp sets from JustRite Papercraft and markers and gelatos from Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft to go from a white canvas to a beautiful and colorful canvas.  




I used Mod Podge to apply the strips of paper and then I brushed Gesso over the entire piece.  In some areas I applied the Gesso an little thicker but I was careful not to completely cover the image.


Next I used a combination of Gelatos to lay down the base colors.  These are to colors I used BoysenberryCotton CandyBubble GumGuavaLavenderGrape.  Then I used PITT Artist Pen Big Brush to add more depth to the canvas and these are the colors I used--Light Cobalt Turquoise 154Cobalt Blue 143Pink Madder Lake 129.  Both the Gelatos and PITT Artist Pen Big Brush are so easy to work with!  The Gelatos are so rich and creamy and easy to blend and the PITT Artist Pen Big Brush are so vibrant and they can also be blended while they are wet.


I used a baby wipe to carefully remove some of the color.  I used Krylon Crystal Clear Satin to seal the canvas.


I wanted to really make the canvas pop so I colored the edges with PITT Artist Pen Big Brush Cold Grey IV 235 and then I blended to edges on the top of the canvas while the ink was still wet.


I wanted to tone down the colors just a little bit so I went back over the canvas with Gesso.


I used the PITT Artist Pen Big Brush Cold Grey IV 235 with CR-03680 Classic Lace Edges One stamp set to create a decorative edge around the canvas.  For stamping on to the canvas I didn't use acrylic blocks.  I just used the marker to apply the ink to the stamp, carefully picked the stamp and applied it to the canvas.  Doing this allows you to push directly on the stamp where you need to to transfer the ink to the canvas.  When the stamp is on an acrylic block it is a lot harder to get a good image on the canvas.


To create the butterfly I used some of the Gelatos and blended them on to a piece of Simply Smooth White cardstock and then I used S4-395 Les Papillions Two die template from Spellbinders Creative Arts™ to die cut the image.


Here is a close up of the butterfly.  I used the flourish stamp from CL-04390 Butterfly Dreams with the PITT Artist Pen Big Brush Cobalt Blue 143 and Cold Grey IV 235.


The sentiment is also from the CL-04390 Butterfly Dreams stamp set and I cut it into strips and then applied it to the canvas.


Here is a close up of the flower cluster.  I used S5-086 Bitty BlossomsS5-129 Foliage Two to create the die cuts and then I made a ribbon flower using Black Sheer Box Pleats ribbon from  Really Reasonable Ribbon and added the larger rose to the center.  I also added some Recollections bling and a handmade stickpin.


For a little touch of sparkle I added some You're So Fine Glitter in Diamond Clear and Black Licorice using Scrap Happy Sheer Glue from The Rubber Cafe'.


To finish off the canvas I added Metal Filigree Corners from ButterBeeScraps.  I used Beacon Adhesives ZipDry to adhere the corners.

I had so much fun creating this canvas and working with all of the wonderful products!!

Please be sure to visit all of the Designers in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.  Also don't forget to hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog and Faber-Castell Blog and leave a comment for your chance to win one of the fabulous prize packages!


Thank you so much for stopping by today!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-04355 French Rose Background, CL-03700 Heart Scrolls Background, CL-04320 Elegant Damask Background, CR-03680 Classic Lace Edges One, CL-04390 Butterfly Dreams
Inks:  Faber-Castell Design-Memory-Craft PITT Artist Pen Big Brush Light Cobalt Turquoise 154, Cobalt Blue 143, Pink Madder Lake 129, Cold Grey IV 235, Gelatos Boysenberry, Cotton Candy, Bubble Gum, Guava, Lavender, Grape; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black Ink
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Black Licorice
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine, S4-395 Les Papillions Two, S5-086 Bitty Blossoms, S5-129 Foliage Two
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Black Sheer Box Pleats; The Rubber Cafe' Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear, Black Licorice; Beacon Adhesives ZipDry; Recollections Bling; Gesso, Mod Podge; Handmade Stickpin; ButterBeeScraps Metal Filigree Corners; Hot Glue; Krylon Crystal Clear Satin

79 comments:

  1. Amazing project and wonderful step outs! So cool how this came all together :)

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  2. Very beautiful piece. I love the blended colours of the background and that butterfly looks amazing. :)

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  3. What a gorgeous canvas! Beautiful layering of colour a d texture!

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  4. Lots of steps and lots of work that turned out very bright and cheery. Nice job.

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  5. WOW~WOW~WOW~WOW!! I am in LOVE with this!! Such FUN layers and details!! LOVING those flowers and the colors that you used!! THANKS for sharing this is Simply Amazing!! =) Have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  6. This is so neat! Thanks for sharing your process!

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  7. Your canvas is stunning. You have used so many amazing techniques.

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  8. Oh my goodness Heidi! What a beautiful canvas you have created! I am so glad you included the tutorial because I would have no idea where to begin on something like this! I love the color mixing techniques you used!

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  9. Wow! What a gorgeous creation Heidi! The vibrant colors are amazing!! Love this!!

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  10. AWESOME project and I totally LOVE that butterfly and flourish 'trail'!!! Inspired to try these mediums myself now -- TFS all the details!

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  11. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEIDI, THIS IS SOOOOOO ARTSY!!!!!!!!!! LOVE what you've done!!!!!!!!!!! :) LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the edging!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) SUPER JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  12. gorgeous canvas. I love the corners and the butterfly tail. just too cute. the background is awesome. I love the combo of colors and textures.

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  13. Hi Heidi,

    Love your canvas art, great choice of colours too :-)

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  14. Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial. I learned a lot from you!

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  15. Great way to use mixed media... your project is georgous! :)

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  16. Love gelatos & the sharing of your many techniques was grand

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  17. Heidi,

    I really love this card, great ideas here. Great job. Love it.
    Judy

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  18. Oh my gosh....This is Gorgeous and my favorite. The colors and the butterfly....I love it.

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  19. Great mixed media card.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  20. I can't get over how gorgeous the blending is......Gelatos are my fave.

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  21. The fancy metal edges look so pretty. I like the whole look.

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  22. The fancy metal edges look so pretty. I like the whole look.

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  23. This is gorgeous!! I love the colors and design!! Absolutely beautiful!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  24. Beautiful canvas project! I love the colors!

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  25. What a fabulous canvas! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  26. Beautiful project, thanks for sharing

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  27. Wow Heidi. Such a beautiful project! I love how you cut the strips for the background and then used the same technique for the sentiment. So pretty.

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  28. Awesome card...love the butterfly. Thank you for sharing.

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  29. Amazingly beautiful work!!! Love seeing your process!

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  30. Wow Wow Wow! This is amazing! OK so I have been out of the craft seen for a year now and I learning so much but the baby wipe technique is new to me! I am going to have to try this very soon! Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork with us!

    Hugs
    Carley

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  31. Wonderful--love how you created the background.

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  32. Thank you for showing all of those amazing steps to create your artwork! Lovely scene!!

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  33. great textures in your project. love your pretty colors,too. they make me feel relaxed! - vivian

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  34. Holy Smokes! Now that's a project and a half !! Wow ! The colours and details are amazing. You have such a creative mind!

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  35. Beautiful card! I love the colors, the sentiment, everything!

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  36. Beautiful piece of art! I love the colors and the black adds drama. Of course you must add some glitter bling!

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  37. Wow, what a cool process! I love how you used the pens and gelatos to color your base. Love the butterfly. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  38. Very creative thanks for sharing!

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  39. Thanks for the 'How To' on your lovely creation with the Gelatos!

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  40. Great canvas! You achieved a great look with the Gesso and Gelato's.

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  41. What a beautiful canvas. I loved your blending with the pens and the gelatoes. The die and the stamps are simply divine. I love it.

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  42. I love the blog hop and the chance to win. Thank you.

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  43. Gorgeous use of the butterflys and the mixed media. i loved it.

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  44. great background technique Heidi, love your color combinations
    ava g

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  45. Awesome project!! I especially love the Gelatos and the background stamp. The Gelatos appear to be so easy to work with. Thank you for sharing your project and the easy to follow tutorial.

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  46. This is great I love your background thanks for sharing

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  47. Heidi, girlie, this is one gorgeous art piece!!! Love how you created the background with this technique and just the overall look!

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  48. You did such a great job with the details...I need to get my notebook and make some notes! Beautiful canvas!

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  49. absolutely gorgeous! completely bowled over:) Thank you for the inspiration!

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  50. Such a gorgeous project - beautiful colors!

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  51. I really love the background technique and I'd like to try it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.

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  52. What an amazing canvas..wow. Thanks for sharing your art and technique with us.
    Lorrie from MI

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  53. Gorgeous. So gorgeous. I love your stuff!!!

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  54. WOW! Gorgeous! Love the different techniques you used! I am learning so many new things n thishop!

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  55. I like how you made the butterfly dimensional on your canvas.

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  56. Such an interesting technique...love the blending of colors!

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  57. LOVE LOVE LOVE the stamped strip idea! Beautiful! How can I go to work with all inspiration? Ah yes I need the supplies!Thank you again for the inspiration.

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  58. whoa, this is fabulous, love it, so many layers, beautiful

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  59. This is AMAZING!!!! Never thought of combining different background stamps into one big background. I really need to get out of my comfort zone. Love the creation and the inspiration

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  60. Gorgeous canvas!! I love the color combination of the gelatos and markers you used.

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  61. Just gorgeous! I love this canvas! The butterfly is perfect! Thanks for sharing!

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  62. Oh my gosh. This is amazing. It would look sooooo good on my craft room wall (hint,hint). Beautifully done. I bow down to your creativity.

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  63. What a cool project! I love how you created those strips!

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  64. Heidi your altered canvas is fabulous. I love the color scheme and the dimension the strips bring to the project.
    Thank you for sharing!
    Have a wonderful day
    Liz O.

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  65. wow, this is an amazing and beautiful project. Would love to have something like this on my wall - perhaps with your clear instructions I might attempt this one day!

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