Tuesday, March 19, 2013

JustRite and Faber-Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop! Day 2

Welcome to the JustRite® Papercraft and Faber-Castell® Mixed Media Blog Hop - Day 2. Both design teams created inspiring projects so visit each blog for full detailed instructions. Oh, did I mention PRIZES?! Details at the bottom of this post ;)


Blog Hop(ブログ ホップ):ぴょんと飛び跳ねてあちこちのブログを回る、という企画です。このブログホップに参加している、JustRite Papercraft DT & Faber-Castell DTのブログをホップして、賞品を当てて下さいね!下の写真を参照してください。 なるべく多くのブログにコメントを残した方が当たる確率が上がります!是非全部のブログに書き込みしてくださいね。16か所のリンクは下記のとおりです。応募期間は、3月22日(アメリカ東部時間24:00)までです。

For the Blog Hop, I created a card using two products from Faber-Castell: GRIP WaterColor EcoPencils and Gelatos® Color 4ct - Yellow (Colors: Butter Cream, Lemon, Mango and Tangerine). From JustRite Papercraft, I used Antique Damask Background Stamp and Floral Vintage Labels Two Stamp Set.

Faber-Castellの水彩色鉛筆や、ジェラトスを使ってカードを作りました。とても楽しいかったです!是非試して下さいね。


I stamped the flower image three times with StazOn Jet Black ink. Then I fussy cut each flower (one entire image, one medium size and one small) to create layers.


Next color each cut layer with Faber-Castell's WaterColor Pencils. Then use a water brush to blend and soften the colors. I used 3D Foam Squares to make each layer dimensional and added Flower Soft Lavender texture in the center. Set aside to dry.




For the background, I stamped Antique Damask Background Stamp with VersaMark ink and loaded on Detailed White Embossing Powder and heat set the entire image.


I love the ombre look (graduation of color - shading of same color tones from dark to light) so when I heard about the blog hop, it was the perfect technique to try. The set had all the colors to make that easy! I added each color in quarters on the background stamp...


Then I used my mini mister and lightly sprayed over the area. Taking the paper towel, I buffed a little. The coloring was a little lighter than I liked so I added more Gelato and rubbed in with my finger for the desired look. Don't be afraid to add on or take off. It's a forgiving medium to use!


Next I cut/embossed with A2 Matting Basics A die #7 (the smallest size being #1)...


Then I cut a strip of 5 x 1⅛" purple patterned paper and cut a tail at the end. I didn't like the white edges so I penciled in with purple WaterColor EcoPencil and then blended with the water brush.


Using the sentiment from Floral Vintage Labels Two, I stamped first and then cut/embossed with Labels Four die #2 over the image. Assemble as shown in picture...


Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft: Antique Damask Background Stamp and Floral Vintage Labels Two
Spellbinders™ Creative Arts: A2 Matting Basics A and Labels Four
Faber-Castell: GRIP WaterColor EcoPencils and Gelatos® Color 4ct - Yellow
Ink: TSUKINEKO Imagine Crafts (StazOn: Jet Black; VersaMark; Memento: Tangelo)
Embossing Powder: Stampedous (Detailed White)
Patterned Paper: DoodleBug Designs
Cardstock: Darice
Card Base: Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock® David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System
Pearls: Mark Richards (3mm)
Texture: Flower Soft (Lavender)
Tools: WaterBrush (KURETAKE ZIG); Mini Mister (Ranger Ink); Mini Scissors (Westcott)
Adhesives: BEACON ADHESIVE (Zip Dry) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™ (3D Foam Squares)

Visit our talented designers who are participating today:
JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Sharon Harnist
Michele Kovack
Jen Matott
Darsie Bruno
Kellie Fortin
Marisa Job
Kathy Jones
Margie Higuchi - ME~!!
Kazan Clark
Barb Schram
Colleen McGinty
Mou Saha
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft

Your next designer to visit is Kazan Clark!

PRIZES information:
Each day we are giving away one of these Faber-Castell prize packages. For a chance to win, readers will need to leave comments on each designer's blog post and we will be randomly select two designers blogs, and selecting winners from each designer's comments. Comments will be open until March 22nd at midnight EST.



Hmmm...I think I'm gong to enter this card in the Ombre Challenge over at Moxie Fab World :)

Thanks for stopping in and come visit me soon!
MargieH

92 comments:

Mary Pat Siehl said...

this is just BEAUTIFUL! the colors are just amazing!

Dana Tatar said...

Wow Margie! Amazing card! I love the ombre background and the pop of purple! Thanks for the inspiration! =)

Alina said...

wooow! This is gorgeous! Love it!

Wendy said...

Such a stunning card! I love the colors and the different materials you used!

Mary Jo said...

Absolutely gorgeous!
I keep thinking I need to try gelatos.

Lisa Rukin Swift said...

Another beautiful creation, Margie! This is gorgeous with the touches of purple!

Alyce said...

Beautiful vibrant colors!

Anonymous said...

Love the bright colors. Good luck if you enter it in the MoxieFab competition.

Sharon Harnist said...

Beautiful, vibrant card, Margie -- love the ombre look you achieved!

Amy Martin said...

Wow....It's like a sunset....Love the colors. Beautiful card. Well done.

Lois Kennedy said...

I love the ombre effect, and your use of colors is stunning! Love this card.

Sue McRae said...

I love the colours on this card, so pretty!

TLady said...

OH YES!!!!!!!!!! ENTER YOUR CARD OVER AT MOXIE FAB!!!!!!!! :)GORGEOUUUUUUUUUUUUUS!!!!!!!!!!! :) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE what you've done with the Ombre effect!!!!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) WOW!!!!!!!!!!! AND I NEVER EVEN THOUGHT of using my watercolor pencils to cover the white edges!!!!!!! SUPER IDEA!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Larissa Heskett said...

WOW!! This is a BEAUTIFUL Card!! I LOVE all of the FUN details and the Colors that you used!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. I love the vibrant colors.

Sherry said...

Love the card your flowers are so beautiful but the background just shines...thanks for sharing

GodsGot19This0&6 said...

Wow. Beautiful card. Love the colors ..Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love everything about this card!

Marge said...

Oh, Margie, I'm loving the ombre look; thanks for sharing your fun technique with us -- can't wait to be able to try this too.

Sandy said...

love the ombre look also

Ava Gavloski said...

great tutorial, great photo's and love that gelatos color

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

Love the ombre - great tutorial Margie!

The Hardy Stamper said...

Fabulous colours and a great card!

PlumTuckered's Paper Plays said...

I love your card! Thank you for the step by step on how to do it..looks great!!

Vicki said...

This is a beautiful project! I love it all but the color in the flower is just amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

CraftinAway said...

Your flower is so beautiful! The colors on the card are amazing!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Amazing card, I love the way you mixed the Gelatos over the embossed back ground image, really stunning colors!! Your coloring of the flower is fabulous, thank you for the great tutorial, I never thought of cutting this flower like that to give it dimmension, wonderful tip. Thanks for sharing.

Naz said...

What awesome creation!very inspiring! absolutely gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Love the fade out of your colors and the colors of your flower. Very beautiful card.

Judy W. said...

Beautiful!! Love the background you created and that awesome flower! Gelatos are on my shopping list!

Cyndee Scholet said...

Great tutorial. I'm going to have to give this background coloring technique a try.

Peggy said...

Great color combinations. Love what you are doing. Thanks for sharing.

Melissa Bove said...

Stunning card!! I love that gorgeous flower and how you created the background!! So pretty!

CraftyRia said...

Wow! I absolutely love the colors on this card an the flower. Beautiful.

Tricia said...

Beautiful project, Margie! Great ombre!

craftydr said...

You are a fantastic fussy cutter. :) I so love this card and the colors. I love everything about this card and the flower is just gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing how you made this beautiful card.

Noreen said...

I love the way the background shading turned out! Gorgeous!

sharon g said...

Ohhhhh, the background is amazing!

Becky Dunham said...

Absolutely stunning Margie! I love the colors you used and those flowers are gorgeous!

Natasha G.P. said...

The orange and yellow looks so pretty together. Orange is my favorite color!

joy said...

That flower is absolutely beautiful - great coloring and cutting! The ombre background is gorgeous, too!

Jessica Strider said...

Wow, I love the bold colours you used. And your 3D flower looks awesome. :)

Sandie said...

So Lovely. I loved it very much. Creative and inspiring.

Liz said...

Wowzers so many helpful hints on the blog
Love Love Love your card.

Donna Jones said...

Hi Margie,

Love your ombre background, such bright colours set of beautifully with the vivid purple banner and gorgeous flower :-)

Jackie Plank said...

What a great card, love it!!

Unknown said...

Great colour combinations.Can't wait to play with the resist&ombre techniques with my colours.Thanks for great details.

JPScraps said...

Awesome card! Love the ombre!

maz said...

Beautiful and gorgeous card. Love the look.

Fay Marie said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous!! Just love the shading of the background! It makes the flower just pop in the sunset!

Sue D said...

Great background and love how you colored the flower.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

love the amazing background!!

Florence Turnour said...

Sunset! Very pretty.

zehra said...

beautiful card, love the ombre effect.

Emily Keaton said...

I just love how you used Gelatos for this project. It is SO pretty!

Diane J said...

Beautiful card. I sure am getting plenty of ideas.

Fleursbydesign said...

Very pretty card :)

lori said...

Beautiful! Love the flower soft - so sweet and subtle. It really enhances the coloring of the flowers and the overall scheme. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Barb Wagar said...

The colors are so beautiful and so vibrant. Thanks for your tutorial and another chance to win!

Unknown said...

Great project, I really like the purple in the center of the flowers.

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty colors and lovely flower!

Bonnie said...

Love ombre. Love your card. Would have never have put those colors together (purple) but, will in the future. Thanks for the inspiration.

Katie said...

I love this card!! Both the background and the flower look amazing! You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

christi said...

gorgeous card. thanks for showing all the steps. I love how it almost glows. just beautiful.

Unknown said...

Amazing colors!!! So bright. I love how fibre casttels helped you to create such awesome effect.

judybob3 said...

so very cool

Melody said...

Very pretty colors. Great theme. Just Because.

Dottie said...

This card looks like shimmering satin! Oh my goodness it is beautiful! Great job with the pencils and gelatos!

Sabrina said...

Just absolutely gorgeous!!!!!

barbara macaskill said...

Beautiful card! Love the bright colors and the flower is so realistic! Thanks for sharing!

Shona said...

The ombre look you achieved is lovely, and that flower is fabulous!

Anonymous said...

So pretty! Love that background and the layered flower is beautiful!

Judi said...

Such bright colour choices. I would not have thought to use these colours together. Thanks for making me see the possibilities. Next time, I will push myself more.Good job.

Kathryn said...

You did a wonderful job with the gradation of the colors. I can't wait to try your technique myself!!

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous!! The colors are so beautiful!! I love the design!!

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Ann said...

Gorgeous vivid colors amazing card TFS

Jean Bullock said...

Love the flower, the shading, the design. Wow!

Miriam Prantner said...

My jaw just dropped! This is stunning, the colors are amazing, and that flower! Wow!

Gina H said...

I love the colors and the ombre look. The flower soft adds a nice detail, too. Love it!

Scrapenabler said...

Beautiful card! Love the colors.

bev said...

Beautiful card...love the colors used. The rose is especially beautiful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card and tutorial.

Unknown said...

Love the way you have created the background with the embossing resist and gradation of gelato colour. Beautiful! Maddy x

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Your background is just .... Wow!

Heather said...

So gorgeous! Love that ombre background. These gelatos look amazing and super easy to work with.

Liz O. said...

Beautiful card Margie! The ombre technique is fascinating and you made it look so easy!!! Gotta try it!
Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz O.

Joy H said...

I love your colour blending for the background as well as the beautiful flower Margie - lovely card!

Unknown said...

The ombre technique was truly inspiring. Thanks!

mitz said...

..such wonderful color choices.. boy ,, it turned out beautiful..

Peggy said...

Enjoyed your vibrant card. Great job.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

Connie Mercer said...

Wow~gorgeous card!!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Love the burst of color Margie! That flower looks fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Margie! Thanks for linking this up to the Ombre Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)