Tuesday, March 19, 2013

JustRite Papercraft and Faber Castell Mixed Media Blog Hop! Day Two!

Are you ready for more fun with JustRite and Faber Castell?  
I have a card to share with you today that totally has the spring vibe.....I'm hoping to spread some hints to Mother Nature!  ;) I am sneak peeking a new set called Floral Thank you that is coming out in April by JustRite.  I used a direct to rubber method using Stamper's Big Brush Pens from Faber Castell.  I used Cobalt Blue, Light Blue, May Green, and Chrome Yellow.
I love adding interest to my cards, and creating a tile look was just what I was looking for. 
I have a step by step tutorial on how I created the above card.  But please be for-warned that some of my pictures depict me as a non-manicured, messy, inky, gal who really needs to clean her Versamark pads once in awhile! 

First you will need Faber Castell's markers.  Just color your stamp with the markers.  Give it a few good huffs to remoisten the ink and stamp your image.  
Cut the image into 1 inch squares and ink the edges of each square.  ( I used Memento ink in brown)
Yep, there is the messy Versamark and dirty hands. ;)  Get each square "Versamarked" and sprinkle clear embossing powder over it.   If you use a fine embossing powder you may have to repeat this step about 3 times for each square.  If you happen to have ultra thick embossing powder it can be done in one step. Heat it up and watch the magic happen!
Glue your squares onto a background paper of your choice.  While it is drying, I suggest laying a heavy book or lots of scrapbook paper on top so the ends lay flat. 
Would you like to win some prizes found HERE? Just leave a  comment on each designers' blog post and JustRite will randomly select two designers' blogs to select winners from   Comments will be open until March 22nd at midnight EST.
And of course you want to visit these talented ladies and see all of their gorgeous projects and step by step tutorials!:)



114 comments:

Beth F. said...

I Love your card! That tile technique is really neat.

Dana Tatar said...

Awesome card! I love how you embossed your squares. They look like polished tiles! So cool! Thanks for the inspiration! =)

Anonymous said...

thanks for the tip on making the tiles. That really adds to the look of the card. Great project.

Alina said...

Nice! Great idea with those tiles, they look so authentic!

katemade designs said...

great card and tutorial. Thanks

Wendy said...

OOOOOO MYYYYYY GOODNESS! I love this! What a great idea! I'll have to try the tile technique! Thanks for the tutorial!

Alyce said...

Love the spring colors. It's 17 degrees here now and I'm anxiously waiting for spring to arrive!

Amy Martin said...

Wow...Stamping on tile. your card is so pretty. I love the colors and the technique you used. Thanks for the inspiration.

Lois Kennedy said...

Thanks for the inspiring tutorial. I can't wait to try it. I don't have any of these markers, YET, but this looks so easy to do.

TLady said...

HOW LOVELY!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOVE the idea of using WELL-KNOWN ART PRODUCTS on my cards!!!!!!!! BRING IN THE REAL ART PRODUCTS PLEASE!!!!!!!!! :) (AFTER-ALL, making cards IS AN ART!!!!!!!!! ) :) FABULOUS JOB MICHELLE!!!!!! (REAL ARTISTS, DO have MESSY FINGERS!!!! ) :)

Sue McRae said...

Your tiles look amazing!

Larissa Heskett said...

OMG!! Another AMAZING card for today!! LOVE the Tile Technique!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Week!! =)

Unknown said...

This is a wonderful card and I am looking forward to getting the supplies out!

Unknown said...

Beautiful technique. No need to apologize. You should see my versamark pad.

Something Special said...

that tile look is spectacular on that card, and thanks for sharing with us just how that was achieved.

Sherry said...

Wow this is lovely and the bow just makes it pop!

GodsGot19This0&6 said...

Love the look of this card with the tiles. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing..

Anonymous said...

What a great idea- using embossing powder to create the look of tiles!

Marge said...

LOVE your clever tile idea, Michelle, for such a special card!!! Since I purchased a HUGE jar of Ultra Thick years ago, I really need to use a bit once I get my hands on some Faber-Castell products! ;~)

Sandy said...

love the glossy tiles & colors

Dee in N.H. said...

That is just stunning! Thanks for showing us how you did it!

The Hardy Stamper said...

I love your card - and I've got a Versamark inkpad just like yours too!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh my goodness!! the card is stunning, this tiles look so real, great tutorial, never mind your Versa Mark Pad, my dear, it looks very loved indeed and your inky fingers shows the love you put on this project. Thanks for sharing.

Ava Gavloski said...

thank goodness for ultra thick embossing powder, love the title look, thanks for sharing the deets
ava g

Susie Bentz: My Time to Play said...

Great technique to create those tiles. Thanks for the inspiration!

PlumTuckered's Paper Plays said...

Your card is outstanding!! I totally thought those were tiles when I first saw it! Thank you for the step by step instructions, I can't wait to try this.

Vicki said...

Love this tile effect! The project has such a spring look with the pretty colors.

Unknown said...

This card is the most amazing card I've ever seen. It looks like real tiles. I think I would have to frame this card. Absolutely marvelous!

Unknown said...

Awesome card! very elegant! thanks so much for the tut!

CraftinAway said...

Love the tile technique! It looks like a real tiled wall! Beautiful!

Cyndee Scholet said...

Love the tile effect for the flower. Why dont I ever think to try that?

craftydr said...

Oh I love this card so much. I wondered how you did this beautiful card especially the shiny tiles as that is what it looks like. The stamp is awesome and I love the brush markers from Faber-Castell with this. This is a very stunning card. Thanks for step by step info on what you did.

craftydr said...

Oh I love this card so much. I wondered how you did this beautiful card especially the shiny tiles as that is what it looks like. The stamp is awesome and I love the brush markers from Faber-Castell with this. This is a very stunning card. Thanks for step by step info on what you did.

Peggy said...

I haven't done the tile technique for some time now. Thanks for updating it. Will have to try it again.

CraftyRia said...

I really love that tile card. I would love to try that technique. Thanks for sharing.

arlyn mason said...

this tile look is wonderful. thanks for the tip.

Melissa Bove said...

Wow Michele!! This blows me away!! That tile look is absolutely fantastic!! So pretty!!

Noreen said...

Those really do look like tiles! I like the way you stamped the flower so there is a little bit of it on each tile.

Becky Dunham said...

wow Michele! This is a fabulous technique! I never would have guessed those cute tiles were just embossed with clear embossing. Of course, I have not done much embossing so that's not saying much :) Thanks so much for the tutorial! I am dying to try this technique!

sharon g said...

You went way over and above the call of duty. NICE!

joy said...

Great job with the embossing! I remember doing this technique years ago, but haven't seen much of it lately. Your card is absolutely gorgeous!

Jessica Strider said...

Your card looks amazing. Thanks for the 'tile' tutorial.

Natasha G.P. said...

That is very, very cool. Nice look.

Sandie said...

Wonderful. So creative. Thank so much for the tutorial. I can't wait to try it.

Beatrice Lawson said...

What a fantastic tile card! Great technique!

Unknown said...

love this technique! thanks for the great tutorial

Unknown said...

love this technique! thanks for the great tutorial

Liz said...

Just amazing and beautiful love the hop everything has been so amazing!

Donna Jones said...

Hi Michelle,

Stunning tile effect, love how your colours stayed true :-)

barbara macaskill said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the tiles! Beautiful!

Unknown said...

I knew I needed more of these pens! And don't worry about your non manicured hands & "dirty"versamark as you are in good company with many of us!

JPScraps said...

Wow! I love your card! I'm definitely trying that tile technique.

Jackie Plank said...

Gorgeous Card and soooo scraplifted!!

maz said...

Love the tile idea with embossing. Great idea using the pens.

Brandi said...

I love this card, so beautiful.

Mandee said...

Really liked the tile look. So pretty.

Amyd said...

I am looking forward to the tutorial and seeing the new stamp too. Beautiful!

Fay Marie said...

Just love this technique! Thanks!!

Sue D said...

Very pretty tile technique and you are not the only one with messy hands and dirty versamark pads!

Louise P said...

I am always amazed at the creative flair so many people bring to this craft.

Florence Turnour said...

Cool use of clear embossing powder. I'll put that in my must-try list.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

awesome project!!!

zehra said...

i lvoe the card and totally appreciate the tutorial, thank you so much

Diane J said...

Wonderful idea. Very pretty.

lori said...

Wow! It's beautiful - it looks so much like tile! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Barb Wagar said...

I just love this technique and thanks for your tutorial and another chance to win!

Unknown said...

Wow I love the tile effect! I'll have to try that out with some super thick embossing powder. They really do look like tiles.

Denise Bryant said...

Love the tiles! Beautiful card!

Bonnie said...

The tiles are just fabulous! Great technique.

Katie said...

Really cool card! You acheived such a beautiful look, it looks like tiles. Thanks for showing the steps you took. Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Unknown said...

I love the tile effect. This card took a lot of time for you to do but it is perfect as a lot of your creations!

christi said...

great tutorial. you made it look so easy. and did it without the benefit of a manicure hmmmmmmm.

Miriam Prantner said...

This is such a cool technique! It looks amazing and so real! Thanks for the tutorial!

Berina RGA said...

Love the tile effect!! very beautiful!
-Berina

Melody said...

I like the textures in this piece.

Unknown said...

Love the detail in the stamping using the medium direct to stamp, it's often too blurry for me, but those pens seemed to have done the job well (and the input you had of course lol!). The tiles are a fabulous way to add some dimension. Thanks for the inspiration! Maddy x

Dottie said...

I am a great fan of UTTEE and you came up with a beautiful way to use it with the gelato flower. Very pretty.

Sabrina said...

What a gorgeous tile card!

Freda said...

I absolutely love this!!! Guess it's time to break in my Melting pot so I can have the tiles all done in 1 step....

Thanks for this tutorial...

Freda

Shona said...

Love the tile look! Great inspiration!

Judi said...

Great idea and very informative tutorial. If your hands and Versamark pads were clean and perfect, I would be most suspect! You can be sure I will be trying this out.

Anonymous said...

Love those tiles...I'll have to try that!

Diana E. said...

Oh how beautiful and I love the colors the technique and just everything about your card. Thank you so much for tutorial as I am going to try. This blog hop has me getting interested in using all of my Faber-Castell Products that have just been sitting there.

Diana E. said...

Oh how beautiful and I love the colors the technique and just everything about your card. Thank you so much for tutorial as I am going to try. This blog hop has me getting interested in using all of my Faber-Castell Products that have just been sitting there.

Lisa said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! The tiles are stunning!! What a beautiful card!!

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Ann said...

Love the tiles I have done this technique long ago will have to try it as it makes such a pretty card TFS

Jean Bullock said...

This is awesome. I thought those were real tiles. Beautiful job and tutorial!

Pam said...

Think that this is awesome and I am glad you have normal human crafting fingers like me!!!!

June said...

Adorable card and can't wait to try out this technique!!!

Gina H said...

You made something that looks so complicated, but your directions and photos prove it to be so easy! I am going to make a card using this technique!

Anonymous said...

very cool technique! I'm going to have to try this!

Anonymous said...

very cool technique! I'm going to have to try this!

Scrapenabler said...

Love your card and great technique!

Tanja said...

Gorgeous card and faux tiles. I often have dirty "housewife" or is that "gardener's" hands. Not glamorous but they hint at a fun and interesting life!

Tracy B said...

Love, love, LOVE! Such a beautiful Spring card. Thanks for the inspiration!

bev said...

This is a gorgeous card and I love the way you created the tile look!!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful projects and tutorials the last 2 days...I have really enjoyed this blog hop and all that each of you talented designers have had to offer.

~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~ said...

Wow! This makes such a statement and looks amazing!

Heather said...

Wow!! These look like real tiles! I actually thought you must have somehow stamped on little itty bitty tiles. Such a great job!

Liz O. said...

Lovely card Michele, the technique is amazing!
Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz O.

Joy H said...

I love the look of the faux tiles! Stunning card Michele.

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous, Michelle. I love it.

Unknown said...

OOH! I love the look of the tiles. I have some UTEE so I will be trying this soon!

mitz said...

...luv your idea.. very clever.. great looking card too ! !

Peggy said...

Love the card and tile tutorial. Great job.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

http://artesanadecorazon1.blogspot.com/ said...

hermoso tutorial muchas gracias

http://artesanadecorazon1.blogspot.com/ said...

hermoso tutorial muchas gracias

Unknown said...

Thanks so much, this is amazing and looks awesome! Am so going to try this.

Unknown said...

Thanks so much, this is amazing and looks awesome! Am so going to try this.

Brenda "Disney Girl" said...

Love it...I will have to give it a try.

Debby said...

The card is beautiful, LOVE IT! And don't worry about inky fingers... we don't trust anyone without them!

Carolyn said...

your card is wonderful and sends a beautiful message to Mother Nature. TFS your tips, for sure I will give this a go.

Ms. Whyz said...

I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!! I'm officially inspired!!

Unknown said...

I am half way through my card.... have a question... after making the cardstock "tiles", are they adhered to chipboard or multiple layers of cardstock to give them that actual thick tile look? The instructions posted don't take us to the very end of the tutorial.

Hazel Drake said...

I love this idea and can't wait to use it. I'll be doing Christmas cards next week and I'm trying this for sure. Thank you for sharing your ideas.