One Idea leads to the next, to the next, and to the next!!!

Welcome to Day Five of JustRite Papercrafts April Release!  Today we are featuring JustRite's two newest background stamps and I've used one on my creation today!  My daughter has put together wonderful glass containers of toiletries for the rest rooms at church and reception for wedding guests, so this Momma decided the paper towels on the wall would just not cut it, lol!

   

So, I picked up packages of paper hand towels and decided they needed a holder, right?  Damask Wallpaper Background Stamp is the one I used for my holder!  It is a deeply etched red rubber stamp and clings on any acrylic block. HERE is the link to other background stamp being featured today! The other fabulous background stamp, Secret Garden is found HERE. 

I wanted to make two boxes and use an entire 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock for each, No cutting the card stock, hooray! I measured the package of towels which was 8" x 4 1/2". I subtracted that measurement from the 8 1/2" x 11" measurement.  The answer is 3" x 4".  After dividing this measurement in half, 1 1/2" x 2" I scored these markings, 2" from the top and bottom and the sides 1 1/2".  I didn't have to cut any excess card stock.  

Of course we need the height of all sides to be equal.  To accomplish this, I measured 7/16" in from each side and scored that line!  At the top and bottom on each side I cut the score line to the 2" line and folded in that tab.

Each tab has ScorTape applied to adhere sides together.  A strip of ScorTape is also applied to the 7/16" flap on each side.  This finishes off the box well, covering the tab connections!  Lets move on to the stamping!

Background stamps measure 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" perfect to fit a quarter section of a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock!  I marked the cardstock down the middle on the width and length, as you can see pictured above.  I also show white paper I placed up to each line before stamping the Damask Wallpaper stamp. 

Look how beautiful this paper is after stamping the background four times.  I stamped two sheets of paper so I could create two boxes.  If you look closely you can see right down the middle of the paper, the design does not match perfectly, but with a background stamp like the Damask Wallpaper, it's not noticeable, which is what we want. I feel selecting a busier design when stamping an entire cardstock sheet is key for a more successful & uniform look! 

I'm showing the placement of a round circle punch that I used on each box on the top & bottom ends.  It adds a bit of interest and will make removing a towel from the box easier!

Here is the placement of the ScorTape, on the left side of the box.  I applied the same to the right side too.  

Here is a picture of the two boxes side by side!  I will not have a bow and tag on these, but I wanted to show you what it would look like if I wanted to gift a package of towels.  Wouldn't holiday towels be a perfect hostess gift?  

The tag sentiment is found in JustRite's clear set, Live, Laugh, Love Vintage Labels Two.  (You will see this tag soon, as we use it on the table favors!  Stay tuned!)  An inexpensive and easy touch that tells your guests you are thinking about their needs, while adding a decorative touch too!  Hope you've enjoyed JustRite's April Release!  I know I have!  Thanks for stopping by, make your Friday a fabulous one!  

Check out the fabulous inspiration from the following super talented Justrite Papercraft Designers!

JustRite Papercraft
Becca Feeken 
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Eva Dobilas
Margie Higuchi
Marisa Job
Angela Barkhouse
Darsie Bruno
Kathy Jones
Sheri Holt
Barb Schram

My Heart is full....Ornaments to share!

Here we are at Day Four of JustRite's April Release!  Today we are featuring a new set, Vintage Banners! You know I've been crazy busy making wedding and shower related items for our daughter's upcoming nuptials!  If you need a quick package tie on, first Christmas together ornament, etc. today's creation is just for you!

I purchased a package of 6 heart clear glass ornaments from Michaels.  They measure 2 1/4" at the widest part of the heart.  The height measures 2 1/4" from the base of the metal cap to the bottom tip of the heart.
  

The heart insert sentiment comes from JustRite's new Clear set, Vintage Banners and contains 14 stamps.  I have not stamped on clear acetate in ages!   I used StazOn Jet Black ink, you want a permanent ink for this type of stamping.  

Of course if you have a Mrs, you need a Mr!  The Mr and Mrs stamps are from the JustRite set that was revealed yesterday, Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four.  I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I utilized my Spellbinders Classic Heart Dies to get the heart shape I needed. For the clear acetate heart I used the inner rim of Die #3 to achieve the perfect size!  I did have to trim the heart tip a bit, as the glass heart inside is more rounded in shape.  The cap is easy to pull off the ornament top allowing easy insertion of the rolled up stamped acetate heart! Once it is released, it pops back into shape!   

The smallest Heart die was used to cut the tag base.  For the actual stamped Mr and Mrs I outlined the inner edge of the smallest die to scissor cut before popping it upon the heart gray base.  The pearl nestabling on the hearts is from Want2Scrap!  They have many items that coordinate with various die shapes.  The heart sets are HERE. The 5/8" Solid Plaid ribbon is from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and can be viewed HERE. The Grey Prima Flower and leaves are HERE.  And the gorgeous pink flower can be seen HERE. Silver Metallic string is HERE.  See you tomorrow for Day Five!

Click on each individual designer's names for more inspiration!  You are going to love what these super talented designers have been up to!

JustRite Papercraft
Debbie Olson
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Eva Dobilas
Sheri Holt
Kathy Jones
Marisa Job
Heidi Blankenship
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

It's all about the soon to be, Mr & Mrs!

Hello friends! It has been a while since posting, but I've been busy!  Getting ready for our daughter's wedding shower and upcoming wedding!  So you can imagine how excited I was to see one of JustRite's April release sets, Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four! I have two creations using this set to share with you today; Day Three of JustRite Papercraft April Release!  First up is the Kitchen Towel Cake and further down this post, I have a shower favor!

Here is a view looking at the top.  It gives a better look at how the towels were used.  I also added some kitchen utensil items off the their wedding registry!  I began by creating two round forms from cereal boxes, making one smaller in diameter than the other.  All the towels are keep together and decorated using long pearlized straight pins found HERE. The top cake layer sits atop many folded dish cloths! 

Here is a close up of the stamped label.  I stamped the large label image with Memento Sweet Plum ink and scissor trimmed.  The purple cardstock label base was cut using JustRite Coordinating Spellbinders Dies, Vintage Labels Four.  The Mr & Mrs image was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Memento inks can be found HERE. Thermal Web foam dimensional squares, HERE were used to pop up the dark yellow oval.

This Happily Ever After sentiment and border is found in JustRite's Ever After Vintageclear stamp set.  It is placed on a floral plastic card pic and inserted in the middle of the feathers.  It has a long stem so it stays in place!  You can view JustRite Ever After Vintage Labels HERE. Feathers were purchased at Michaels.  Prima Serenade flower is HERE and the bow is made from a new to me fabulous 3/16" ribbon, HERE.

JustRite's Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four is a cling stamp set featuring 8 stamps. I love the various sizes of the Mr & Mrs images, making the design options endless!  And don't forget the JustRite Coordinating Spellbinders Vintage Labels Four dies!

A wedding dress favor for the shower this Saturday!  I ordered the white dress die cut favor boxes from Etsy as I do not own a Cricut or a machine large enough to cut this kind of box.  They arrived with a straight edge neckline.  I cut each side, front and back into what you see in the above picture.  This design better resembles the actual dress our daughter will be wearing! I glued the flower trim onto the dress bottom and tied the waistline with silver metallic string, HERE.  Trim is found HERE.

I made 41 of these beauties!  You could really put any trim you would like on them.  I added a seam binding, HERE bow to sit atop the oval cut tag.  LOVE this sentiment too and it is found in the new April Release set, Mr & Mrs Vintage Four Labels. Before removing the Spellbinders Oval die, I used a sponge dauber, HERE to add a bit of Memento Sweet Plum ink.  Mini Purple adhesive pearls and adhesive Teardrop gems are from Want2Scrap.  The pink lid peeking through is a purse size hand sanitizer! Be sure to check out JustRite's April Release Day One, HERE and Day Two, HERE! 

Thanks for stopping by today!  I appreciate your visits!  I'll be back tomorrow  with a creation using another fabulous new JustRite Papercraft April release set! Be sure and visit the following designer's blogs.  Click on their names to take you to each respective blogs and enjoy the inspiration!

JustRite Papercraft
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Heidi Blankenship
Margie Higuchi
Angela Barkhouse 
Eva Dobilas
Darsie Bruno
Barb Schram
Kazan Clark
Sheri Holt

JustRite and Faber-Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop, Day Two!

Welcome to Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft & Faber Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop!  I hope you've been able to visit all the designer's blogs to check out their awesome creations!  And did you get a look at all the prizes?

For a chance to win these fabulous prize packages, please leave comments on each designers blog post.  Two designated mystery designers blogs have been determined and the winners will be selected from those blog comments, so be sure and comment on all participating blogs.  Comments will be open until March 22 at midnight EST.  Good Luck!

I have a birthday card for you today!  It measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" with card front bottom trimmed up a bit to accommodate the Spellbinders A2 Brackett Border die cuts!

The bird chipboard is from Want2Scrap.  I placed one coat of white acrylic paint on the chipboard before heat embossing.  A Grateful Heart Vintage Labels Two sentiment stamp along with one of the sets decorative stamps was stamped using the above ink and clear embossing powder for a heat embossed creation. (be sure to note the bird's eye on the finished card, a Want2Scrap teardrop adhesive pearl)

Three colors of Gelatos were used, Peach and Chocolate (Gelatos Color ct. Neutrals), Green (Mixed Media Sampler, Green).  Gliding the Gelato stick over my stamped heat embossed sentiment and bird was so quick and fun!  Yes, smooth as butter!  Then with a slight wet finger, I rubbed the colors to desired color.   

Included in the Mixed Media Sampler is this PITT artist pen that I used to detail the leaves.  When I first applied the lines, I felt I applied too many!  So I used a water mist, and let the color bleed!  After the leaves were dry, I went back in with the pen and drew a few more lines for less detail!   

I used a Spellbinders Beaded Oval die #2 to cut the stamped JustRite Grateful Hearts Vintage Labels Two sentiment.  Leaving the die on the sentiment, I applied the Green Gelato and rubbed it until I achieved the color desired!  A few other details regarding my card today, designer papers from PapertreyInk; Prima Trinket flower and Seam Binding from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  The Spellbinders A2 Brackett Borders Dies and Gold Labels Four are found in the JustRite Store by clicking on the bold red wording.

Thanks for stopping by!  I appreciate your visits! Take good care and have a Terrific Tuesday! Check out the following creations by clicking on designer's name which will take you to each respective blog. Enjoy the creativity and be inspired!

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson 
Heidi Blankenship 
Sharon Harnist
Michele Kovack
Jen Matott
Darsie Bruno
Kellie Fortin 
Marisa Job
Kathy Jones
Margie Higuchi
Kazan Clark
Barb Schram
Colleen McGinty
Mou Saha
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft

JustRite meets Faber Castell!

Welcome to our Justrite Papercraft Faber-Castell Blog Hop! We will be hopping today and tomorrow!  You'll want to stop over to the JustRite Blog and Faber-Castell Blog and leave a comment because both days feature great prizes to be won! Good Luck! Take a peek at what is being offered in the prize packages!

For my creation I made this 5 1/2" square card. The card base design is accomplished using Gelatos, Butterscotch, Peach, & Metallic Yellow colors.  I circle swirled the color onto my white cardstock and rubbed the circle swirls with my wet finger. Simple color application, simple wet application results in wonderful effect! I stamped my sentiment image from JustRite's Floral Vintage Labels Two with Memento Paris Dusk Ink onto a piece this prepared card stock.

It is true when describing Gelatos, they are smooth as butter!  Oh my!  I love the feel of using this medium.  It can be used dry or wet. For my burlap treatment, I rubbed the burlap with my Gelato stick and left it dry. I slightly misted the cardstock before applying the Gelato treated burlap, pressed it gently onto the card stock and it left this wonderful texture.   

A very cool feature of the Faber Castell Mixed Media kits is they include darling clear stamps to use!  After my burlap texture was dry, I applied color to the stamp using the PITT artist pen big brush, Colbalt Blue!  HERE is the kit! So easy to use!  

LOVE the texture peeking through the stamped image!  I added adhesive baby Want2Scrap pearls on the stamped image and a pearl swirl behind the flower ribbon treatment. The burlap, flower, and seam binding are found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I added a punched circle to the flower center to coordinate with designer paper panel.  Gelatos, Artist Cobalt Blue Big Brush Pen, and stamp is found at Faber-Castell.  JustRite Stamp set, Floral Vintage Labels Two is found HERE.  See you tomorrow for Day Two, make it a marvelous Monday!  

Check out the following creations by clicking on designer's name which will take you to each respective blog. Enjoy the creativity and be inspired!

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken 
Sharon Harnist 
Eva Dobilas
Tiffany Johnson
Michele Kovack
Heidi Blankenship 
Kellie Fortin 
Rita Barakat
Sheri Holt
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

Faber-Castell Gelato Information

Gelato Colors are an emollient-based water-soluble medium that glides smoothly onto nearly any surface to create rich swaths of pure color.  They may be blended without water using your fingertip or a blending tool, or with water using a paintbrush or damp cloth. They are often referred to as 'smooth as butter" or like 'painting with lipstick', but there is no oily residue and their water-soluble qualities make them very compatible with other mediums. Use on all types of paper, cloth,canvas, wood and other porous surfaces as well as rubber, foam and clear stamps.  They are available in 22 yummy opaque colors and 6 shimmering metallics.  They are light fast, acid free,archival, odorless,water soluble,permanent and work great on dark surfaces.

Gelatos Colors as a 'Dry" Medium - because of their creamy consistency Gelatos can be used as is, without water, for rich swaths of color covering large surfaces or blended edges on cards and pages.

For basic blending - lay down swaths of solid color and blend together using your fingertip, a Q-Tip or a blending stump.

For edging - draw color along the edge of a card or page and then use a blending tool to fade color inward.  Gold or neutral colors are great for creating an antiqued or grunge effect.

Bold Color - for solid opaque color in a dry medium, nothing gives faster smoother coverage than Gelatos.  Use if for coloring large surfaces or on chipboard shapes.  Raw chipboard absorbs Gelatos for a beautiful, rich finished effects.

To use Gelato Colors as "Wet" Medium - Gelatos Colors are water soluble, which means the pigments will dissolve in water and spread easily to create watercolor effects. Create backgrounds and soft edges as described in 'Dry' medium, but adding water will lighten the color, extend it further and increase the blend-ability. Use a damp paintbrush or a cloth (or baby wipe) over your fingertip to spread and blend the color.  Experiment with varying amounts of water.

Spritzing- You can spray your surface with water and then apply Gelatos or vice versa. Use a stiff paintbrush to blend and move the color around.

Dripping- Create interesting backgrounds by applying Gelatos to one side or in patches across your page.  Use your Spritzer to wet the surface. Tilt your work and let the color drip down the page. Use a foam blender or paper towel to blend or streak further.

Color Spray-  chop off a slice of Gelatos and blend with water to it to create a watercolor paste to paint your stamped image or scoop this paste into a Spritzer bottle, add more ware and shake to dissolve.  Use this color spray over stencil masks and backgrounds.

To color wash your cardstock - color your cardstock with your gelato and blend with water and a brush to create a multi colored colored wash

If you want to stamp your image and then color it - use Staz-on ink - as this ink is waterproof and will allow you to watercolor the image without it bleeding.

You can also add color to the edge of your card by coloring the edge with gelatos and using a damp foam wedge or paper towel to blend the edge.

If you want to color your stamped image with the Gelatos, before you color your stamp - spritz your stamp with water before coloring the stamp - 3 to 4 sprays is sufficient. When the stamp is wet the color will melt right onto it.  You can easily blend more than one color on one stamp.  Once you have colored your stamp - spritz it again before stamping.  The more you spray the more like a watercolor painting your stamped image will be.

You will get a totally different effect if you don't spritz  your stamp first - both methods work.

Tip: apply metallic Gelatos over any sold color to add a metallic sheen. This can be done Wet or Dry.

Special Surfaces - Gelatos work on all types of paper, cardboard, chipboard, sandpaper, cloth, canvas, burlap, flocking,cork,wood and some plastics. Some surfaces can tolerate ware better than others, so choose the right surface for wet or dry usage.

Dark Surfaces- Gelatos are gorgeous on dark surfaces. Use them "dry" for maximum opaqueness and the color will stand off the dark background impressively. Try them on black paper, velvet or flocked surfaces and super fine black sandpaper.

Textiles- Gelatos work great on silk, canvas, cotton and woolens! You can create lovely painterly effects on these versatile materials.

Wood- Try Gelatos on wood objects. You can use small mounts of water for blending.  Too much water will make the wood swell and/or warp. Seal porous surfaces with glaze or other fixatives.

Embellishments-Use Gelatos to enhance chipboard shapes, synthetic flowers, cloth-covered buttons or brads, lace,doilies, almost anything you want to add to your artwork can be colored or altered with Gelatos.

NOTE- Gelatos are not "colorfast" on cloth items -machine washing is not recommended.

Mr & Mrs, Our daughter is getting married!

There is going to be a new Mr. & Mrs!  Next month our youngest daughter is getting married!  For those who follow Explore.Dream.Discover. you have been seeing some of the paper crafting we've been doing in preparation for the big day!  Next up is a wedding shower for the couple and this is the invite for the upcoming event!

Here is a close look at the waistband!  I LOVE how this detail looks, the lace trim and silk ribbon lay the perfect foundation for the Want2Scrap adhesive teardrop gems and mini purple pearls.  Actual picture of lace trim and silk ribbon below!

The "Mr & Mrs" image is stamped with VersFine Onyx Black ink.  I cut the image using my SU oval punch and shaded the edging with Memento Plum ink. You can find JustRite's Ever After Antiques Labels One HERE. 

We made fifty of these babies!  Don't they look pretty?  What a great feeling when they were all completed!  I ordered the precut wedding dresses from an Etsy store!  However, to resemble the actual dress I cut the straight neck line into the above style and scalloped the dress hem.   

A ticket corner punch was used on the purple cardstock panel. The oval stamped piece was adhered using ThermOWeb foam dimensionals located HERE.  The wedding dress is attached this way too.

Here is a great look at the looped trim!  It comes in four colors and I adhered mine to the wedding dresses using 1/8" ScorTape.  I left just a tiny bit on each side to tuck around to the underside of the wedding dress.  Find the trim HERE at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Here is a look at all the wonderful colors the 1/8" silk ribbon comes in!  Of course you know I already used the beautiful purple as a bow on the dress waistband!  Silk ribbon found HERE. Thank you for indulging this Momma as I continue creating for this most special day!  Take care!