JustRite Papercraft Sunflowers Vintage Labels Five Cling StampSet

Are you ready for a HUGE surprise?  There has been a behind the scenes project happening at JustRite Papercraft for months and today we get to share that news with you!

• You are invited to visit our new home at justritepapercraft.com. There is a bit more furniture to move in, but we just couldn't keep our new address a secret any longer.  
• How can you help us with our move?  Click here to reset your password. This will activate your new account at justritepapercraft.com. and verify your shipping information. 
• New artwork has been designed by our very own Amy Tedder to help update the decor on our blog and across all our social media platforms.  
• So don't mind us as we brush off the dust and and finish redecorating - it is going to be a spectacular week.

How about a gift bag to kick off JustRite Papercraft's October Release?  JustRite is releasing two new stamp sets and a coordinating Spellbinders Die Set and I utilized all on today's creation.

I am using a new to me product today with this new set, Sunflowers Vintage Labels Five!  It's adhesive canvas, it comes in various sizes and I purchased mine at Michaels.  I stamped on the canvas with StazOn ink and heat set it before using my Faber-Castell Gelatos to color the image.  

Here is a look at the total new die set, Vintage Labels Five being released today!  I used the two largest size on my project.  I them shaded the edges with metallic copper ink.  The bag itself has a slight metallic sheen to it, so perfect!

A close up reveals more of the canvas texture of the sunflower!  I rubbed a bit of Faber-Castell Gelatos onto a plastic sheet, added a spritz of water, mixed with my brush, then applied the color to the stamped image.  I used enough water to make a wash of color!  EASY!  After I achieved the color I wanted, I spritzed the entire image and it blended the colors even more!  After it was dry, I cut image out.  I peeled off the backing to stick to my background!  The backing will now become a perfect mask for future use!

This fabulous new background stamp is the Moroccan Lattice Stamp.  It is made of deeply etched red rubber, measures 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" and mounts onto any acrylic block!  I stamped mine today with VersaMark Watermark Ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  It was then cut using A2 Matting Basics A die. It is Scor Tape adhered to the bag, with the die cut frame attached using foam squares. A few micro beads are applied with SU Crystal Effects to the flower center and a 1.5" Wrinkle Ribbon bow to the bag handle!  Voila' All set for gift giving!

Be sure and check out these amazing designers and what they have created today!  Enjoy!

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship

Sheri Holt

Eva Dobilas

Marisa Job

Darsie Bruno

Kristi Shurr

Michele Kovak

Angela Barkhouse

Kazan Clark

Barb Schram

Margie Higuchi

Kathy Jones

STAMPS: Sunflowers Vintage Labels Five (Justrite), Moroccan Background (JustRite)
INK: StazOn Black (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), VersaMark Watermark (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)
PAPER: Black & Yellow Cardstock (Papertreyink)
DIES: A2 Matting basics A (Spellbinders), Vintage Labels Five (JustRite)
ACCESSORIES: Faber Castell Gelatos (JustRite), Mini Mist bottle (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Micro Beads (Hobby Lobby), Adhesive Canvas (Michaels), Handled Bag (Michaels), Crystal Effects (SU), Clear Embossing Powder (SU), 1.5 Yellow Wrinkled Wire Edged Ribbon (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Foam Squares (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) 

Burlap Ribbon Tree and Card! Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Style!

WELCOME Wednesday!  It sure doesn't feel like Wednesday, but Wednesday it is and it is my day to share a creation for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store!  I chose to cover this 12" tall styrofoam cone with 2.5" burlap wired ribbon for fall decor!   So simple, I ever so slightly pleated each row, securing with 1 1/2" pearlized straight pins. The top bow and flower are attached using the straight pins as well. The Prima flower is from their Trinket Melody Collection which I also used on the card pictured below.

The coordinating card measures 3 1/2" x 6" and uses many of the same elements as the tree decor!  The Autumn Labels Twenty Two stamped image is heat embossed with Faber-Castell Gelatos applied.  The paper picks up the color while the embossed areas resist the colors.  VERY easy to apply and rub out!  I love the idea that I have a coordinating card and home decor ready and waiting for a hostess gift!

Remember to get great ideas and product updates for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store daily on Sharon's BLOG  

STAMPS: JustRite Papercraft Autumn Labels Twenty Two (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)
INK: Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), SU Craft Ink
PAPER: Kaisercraft Secret Admirer Designer Paper (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)
DIES: Spellbinders Labels Twenty Two (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)
ACCESSORIES: Faber-Castell Gelatos (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Sponge Dauber, Clear Embossing Powder (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), 2.5" Wired Brown Burlap Ribbon (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Mini Cording (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Burlap String (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Prima Trinket Melody Flowers (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Pearl Head Straight Pins (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) 

Day TWO, JustRite August Release, Just Because!

It's all about the DOILY today for Day TWO of JustRite's August Release!  I have two cards to share and have to say, I had a LOT of fun creating these.  I hope after you check these out, you will give this technique a try too!  I first started with white paper doilies!  I then took my Faber-Castell Markers and quickly colored the inner portion of the doily.  I then misted water on it before the marker ink dried, that is key.  If it dries before you get water on, the ink will not bleed.  And that is what we want it to do!  

Samantha Walker's Dainty Doilies is a clear set featuring 17 stamps.  The combinations of stamp usage are endless!  After the water misted doilies were dry I stamped my images.  After that step I cut doilies apart and adhered to card stock.  I then mod podged the doilies to cardstock.  

For this doilie, I cut the entire doilie out once adhered to red card stock and placed it upon another piece of red card stock before adding my ribbon & embellishments!  The edges of this doilie is trimmed using a metallic Faber-Castell pen.  

The following talented designers have inspiration to share!  Click on designer name to take you to each respective blog!  Enjoy!

JustRite Inspiration

Eva Dobilas

Debbie Olson

Becca Feeken

Michele Kovack

Darsie Bruno

Heidi Blankenship

Margie Higuchi

Barb Schram

STAMPS: Samantha Walker Dainty Doilies (JustRite), Samantha Walker For All You Do Vintage Labels Four (JustRite)

INK: Faber-Castell Big Brush Pens (JustRite), Memento Ladybug Red, Cottage Ivy Green, LuLu Lavendar, Sweet Plum

PAPER: White, Red, Green & Pink Cardstock (SU)

DIES/PUNCHES: Spellbinders A2 Card Creator A Dies (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Spellbinders A2 Card Creator B (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Spellbinders A2 Fancy Weave (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)

ACCESSORIES: Water Mini Mister, Paper Doilies, Bakers Twine, Prima Pink Interlude Rose, Silk ribbon, Kaisercraft Adhesive Pearl & Rhinestones and Suede Leaf (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)

Christmas Inner Thoughts! JustRite on Day Three!

Welcome to Day Three of JustRite's July Release!  I am thrilled the JustRite Faber Castell sale is now going on, 20% off all Faber Castell product from July 8-15, because   I just happened to have used Faber Castell product on my creation today!  Let's get started! 

My Christmas card measures 4 3/4" x 5 1/2" and uses My Minds Eye Notable designer paper for the two top panels. The top panel was cut using a Spellbinders A2 Card Matting Basic Die. The Want2Scrap chipboard trees are one of my favorite papercrafting items right now! I used Faber Castell Metallic Teal gelato stick to randomly cover the chipboard and proceeded to rub the application with my index finger. For the trunk I used a Chocolate Gelato stick. The white on the tree edging and dotted on the trees was accomplished using the Faber-Castell Stampers Big Brush White Pen.  I LOVE this pen, it was the first time using it, and I had a difficult time putting it down! (I actually have more of these trees colored and ready to go..lol!) 

My Christmas Inner Thoughts sentiment image was stamped using VersaFine Black Onyx ink onto the gold designer paper after cutting an opening to let it peek through the top layer! A Beaded Oval die cut. center cut with a classic oval die perfectly frames the stamped sentiment wonderfully! This JustRite Christmas Inner Thoughts is a cling set containing 11 stamps and is designed by Amy Tedder.

Visit the following JustRite Designer's blogs for inspiration after inspiration!  Enjoy!

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Eva Dobilas 
Michele Kovack
Barb Schram 
Kellie Fortin 
Sheri Holt 
Kristi Shurr

Darsie Bruno 

Margie Higuchi 
Angela Barkhouse  

STAMPS: Christmas Inner Thoughts (JustRite)
INK: VersaFine Onyx Black (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Martha Stewart Green 
PAPER: My Minds Eye Notable Designer Paper (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), SU Cardstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Classic Oval Die (Spellbinders),Beaded Ovals (Spellbinders), A2 Card Creator Matting Basic Dies (Spellbinders)
ACCESSORIES: Faux Canvas Ribbon, White paper cord & ThermOWeb Foam Dimensionals (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Faber Castell Metallic Getatos & White Marker (JustRite), Copic Markers, Tiny Twinkle Gems (Taylored Expressions), Aleene's Tacky Glue, Chip Board trees (Want2Scrap), Copic Marker

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.