Hello crafty people!! It give me great pleasure to bring you some projects featuring two excellent companies!
Are you ready for our first blog hop with Faber-Castell? We’ve been fans of their products for a long time so we’re excited that we’re finally doing our first blog hop with them.
I love getting a little messy sometimes - even though I don't do it enough. I feel a real freedom when I pull out some mixed media supplies and I'm so excited to show you what I've come up with!
I received some wonderful supplies to work with for this hop!
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Did you know that DCWV now has STENCILS?!?!? (They SO do!) The stencil I used to create my first card is a recent release by DCWV! (I also used DCWV cardstock to create my cardbases!)
First up, is a card that has LOTS of bold details and some great (and easy!) techniques. I like the grouping of elements on one side of the card which lets the dimensional background shine as white space.
First, I used my DCWV stencil and Faber-Castell 'Whipped Spackle' to apply my background design onto a piece of DCWV color burlap. I let the spackle dry and used two different colors of "Double Scoop" Faber-Castell Gelatos over the spackle (that technique works awesome!). I then used two colors of fiber paper to create my feathers (cut freehand with scissors) and then created some rolled roses. The sentiment was stamped using Faber-Castell 'Stamp Markers' and I finished the card with some pretty lime gross-grain ribbon and enamel dots.
I couldn't stop playing, so I pulled out the canvas stack and decided to experiment! I love the diagonal design of this card. This card looks like I'm giving a piece of ART to the card recipient.
First, I covered the canvas with Faber-Castell 'Gesso' (to give myself a good base to start with). I created some nice texture over the gesso with some 'Whipped Spackle' and let that layer dry. I applied lots of color using my Double Scoop Gelatos. I used a little water and my finger to blend some of the sections of gelato and left some sections more 'scribbly'. I used some mist to give the canvas piece some extra sparkle, even though the Gelatos have SUCH a beautiful shimmer.
I had these handmade flowers from a swap and I thought they really made a bold statement on the front of the card. I stamped my sentiment and smudged coordinating gelato around the edges. To finish, I applied some spackle thickly where I wanted my sentiment to be and then just PRESSED the paper into the spackle along with some gems and a Mod Melts heart. (PS: Gelatos are great for coloring Mod Melt shapes too!)
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I hope you enjoyed my projects and I've inspired you to get your mixed media on! Take a look at all the other projects on the hop and then pull out some of your, 'inky-painty-misty-colorific' stuff and make art!!
DCWV- http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/
Mou- http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/ Sara - http://www.sarawandrews.com/
Thomisia - http://thomisia.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://oldenough2beakid.blogspot.com
Rita - http://ritabarakat.com
Britt - YOU ARE HERE!!
Tiffany- http://iheartartblog.com/?page_id=11929
Tessa - http://precociouspaper.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/
Limor - http://chicscrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/
Karla - http://madebykarla10.blogspot.com/
Jen- http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/
Angela - http://paperprojectsbyangela.blogspot.com/
Rachel - http://www.rwkrafts.com/
Jill- /www.studiosessionsart.blogspot.comSee More
Love the use of the stencil on burlap!
ReplyDeleteFantastic fun cards. I love the texture double whammy with the DCWV burlap and canvas with the whipped spackle.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the cards!
ReplyDeletewow they have stencils, I am so going to look at it, you have lovely card designs
ReplyDeleteLove these. Love the spackle.
ReplyDeleteLove the ideas for using the burlap stack! I just bought one and haven't used it yet :)
ReplyDeleteLooking Fabulous Britt!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Gotta love it
ReplyDeleteIm loving all the butlap out right now.
ReplyDeletePretty colors and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! Love the feather card-the textures, colors, design is perfect!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the combo of the texture from DCWV combined with stencils, spackle, gesso and beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteYour "chevron"-like pattern behind the feathers creates a great effect!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the different looks you've created! I've just started using gelatos and love them!! So fun!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. So talented!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are just gorgeous. i really like the teal one... so many amazing textures and details on the burlap! lovely cards
ReplyDelete-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
the burlap is a new addition to my craft room - i had to have it but wasn't sure how to use it more creatively - thnks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun! I still need to play with the spackle.
ReplyDeleteLove the chevron on the burlap. Need some of those texture pads!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and colorful and such fun textures.
ReplyDeleteFabulous project! So fun. I need some of these great supplies to play with.
ReplyDeleteOh the colours on the flower card are just yummy! Love them both, the texture is pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteArtsy girls have got to have their Spackle! Love your projects.
ReplyDeleteI just have to try the technique of paste, stencil, and burlap - it looks so yummy and texturized!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very beautiful. Love every détails. Thanks for sharing, Johanne Lacombe
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. I really love the first one and the way you did the chevron bg!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea I need to get some Gesso.
ReplyDeleteLove the burlap. It colored so nicely. The second project really pops. The flowers really make the project sparkle.
ReplyDeleteLove your background...
ReplyDeleteLove your background...
ReplyDeleteI love your colourful cards! I Think I need to get some whipped spackle to play with too.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fab job on the feathers, I am so impressed with the freehand cutting! The roses are also gorgeous. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! Thanks for the chance to win... ;0)
ReplyDeleteYour cards just took me on a ride to happy town! I love the bright colors, the texture that whipped spackle adds, and your homemade flowers! Fabulous my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the texture on both of them. The stencil work is so neat.
ReplyDeleteWow Britt!! Love the bright colors and beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove the projects!!!
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Wow!! I am loving this burlap and how well the gelatos r working!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the feathers :) my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteNow I need the canvas stock. It looks so fun. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects!!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are wonderful! I love the texture on the texture.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I'm having a great time on the blog hop! So many fantastic ideas! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cool cards, love them!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI DID enjoy your projects. They look awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I especially love the second card. Isn't it so fun when you just experiment/play and everything comes together?
ReplyDeleteI thought I had commented on this before but I don't see the comment. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors on both cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are definitely works of art They are gorgeous. I so need to get started playing with some of these mixed media supplies. It just looks like a lot of fun. TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat texture and color. Love both projects. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
I like your colorful cards with these products.
ReplyDeletelove your canvas and flowers!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Love the texture and bold color!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing projects. Love how you used the stencil in your first card, but the colors in your 2nd card are amazing and they are so well done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW wow WOW
ReplyDeleteBOTH cards are FABULOUS Britt!!!
LOVE the colours and textures, such delicious colours & textures!!!
Really cool papers and post!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy hoping over here Britt!, such amazing creations and wonderful technique and colors. Thanks again for always having some awesome projects and layouts.
ReplyDeleteWhipped spackle looks like something new I need to try. Love how it looks. Thank you
ReplyDeleteReally pretty cards and I never would have thought of using Gelatos on top of the embossing paste, TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat card...like your stencil!! Like the creative canvas you made too...that spackle looks like fun to play with!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are gorgeous. I love the use of the stencils and whipped spackle on the first card and the gelatos on the second. Great techniques.
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Very cool cards, love the textures.
ReplyDeleteLove your background work!!
ReplyDeleteLove your boldness! We all get in ruts with the same colors from time to time....its time to break out the boldness!! ha ha Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLOve all the layers and the textures! I was definitely inspired.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR FEATHERS! OMGosh...they are fabulous! I am a big feather fanatic and I am going to try to make them. Your canvas background is so awesome. I would love to try a stencil. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! Love the colors and the awesome backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, what sort of envelopes do you use?
ReplyDeleteFor cards like these, I usually hand deliver so that I don't have to worry about an envelope. If you really wanted to mail one, I'd put it in a little box, or make a dimensional envelope with my score board. I think there are some really good tutorials around the internet, if you do a little searching. Thanks!
DeleteGreat card and your flowers are so pretty.
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Beautiful cards! I love the vibrant colors and what you did with the burlap. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally in love with your canvases. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous colors on both cards! Love the designs too!
ReplyDeleteLove the herringbone design. I need to incorporate spackle into my cards and layouts!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are AMAZING! I'm in love with that pop of white/color on the colored burlap and your use of color and texture on the second card!
ReplyDeletelove all the texture
ReplyDeleteWow, both your cards are amazing. Love the textures and brights colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous job. Great colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful! Love the technique ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Britt, thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I'm loving your lovely colorful and textured cards :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteI have so been dying to try the gesso! This gives me the incentive to go for it! Thanks, Britt!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are work of art! I just love the beautiful feathers and flowers. Great job, you are an amazing artist. Thank you sharing your work with us.
ReplyDeleteReally love both card designs! Love your feathers on the first! And I love the background you created for your second card. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
You've created two beautiful works of art. I can't blame you for playing with your new goodies because I'd be doing the same. I'm so glad I found your blog and I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the techniques you used. Especially loved the stenciling.
ReplyDeleteStenciling and color on the texture looks so great. What a fun addition to a piece of art. Nicely done; thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth these cards are fantastic, but I especially like the second one! The textures you've created with the DCWV canvas stack, the Spackle and the colours that you've used in the form of the Gelatos is really impressive! I love creating mixed media and I have been inspired by your work, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Love seeing the products used!
ReplyDeleteFun techniques! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteno, i did NOT know DCWV now has stencils ! you have made lovely*lovely flowers & their colors are great ~ THANK*YOU for the examples. I have HOPE * BEing HOPE * I share HOPE. THANK*YOU for this opportunity
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. They both look like art. Thanks for showing us how you made them.
ReplyDeleteLove the card with the feathers!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. First visit to your blog, and it won't be the last
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeleteJohanne S.
Very pretty!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have put a little bit of everything in these two cards, color, texture, and creativity.
ReplyDeleteLove them both.
Love the textures on this! I remember watching a video on how to make those feathers, but I can't remember where. Thanks for the reminder. :)
ReplyDeletevery nice thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love your techinque and color choices -thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteFab creations Britt! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed both of your cards. I'm so inspired to try these new to me techniques.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you created them.
Gorgeous cards! So colorful. Now I have to get my hands on the colored burlap stack and the canvas stack!
ReplyDeleteLove those texture panels!
ReplyDeleteThe painted burlap is spectacular the flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture panels. thanks for the inspiration
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