Welcome to Day One of the JustRite Papercraft April Release. Today we are introducing two stamps designed by Amy Tedder. Tutorial Tuesday will be posted later this week -Darsie is waiting for some new toys to arrive that were delayed by USPS....
Before we get started just a quick reminder that this is the last day to save 20% off all Spellbinder Dies. We have added over 40 new Spellbinders Dies to our website in the last week.
If you love our Burlap Background Stamp you are going to need to add Amy's new Burlap Chevron Cling Background Stamp to the top of your JustRite wishlist.
Debbie Olson designed two beautiful cards created from one inking of the Burlap Chevron Cling Background Stamp. Debbie's Hello card is the second generation of the inked image. For all the details visit Debbie's blog post.
Marisa Job designed an elegant Birthday Card using Grand Handwritten Sentiments Clear Stamps. Marisa created her card using Craft Dies by Sue Wilson: Gemini Dies - Orion, Caribbean Island Collection - St Kitts, Finishing Touches - Camellia - Complete Petal, Finishing Touches - Delicate Fronds.
For Tuesday Tutorial Design Team Member, Heidi Blankenship shares with you how to use the Spectrum Aqua Markers to watercolor stamped images. Then she turns her watercolor in to a beautiful DIY home decor piece. Just a quick reminder that today.(Tuesday March 24th) is the last day to save 25% off all JustRite 6" x 8" Clear Stamps.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to find out who won last week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway and how you can enter to win this week's Giveaway.
Today Heidi will be showing you how to color with Spectrum Aqua Markers. which are the Spectrum Noir Family. These new markers are literally flying from retailers shelves and we are very excited to announce that our next shipment is inbound. Currently there are 4 sets of 12 Spectrum Aqua Markers available - The Primary Set, The Essential Set,The Floral Set and The Nature Set.
To help you get started with your Spectrum Aqua Collection, today we have a Blog and Newsletter Exclusive Coupon Code. Save 25% off Spectrum Aqua Products (markers and Spectrum Aqua Storage) use Coupon Code AQUA25 (all caps - no spaces). Coupon Code Expires March 31st.
Spectrum Aqua combines the performance of water-based color medium with the convenience and value of a dual-tipped marker. It's high quality dyes give flawless, even coverage with all the definition and vibrancy to deliver outstanding results. Diffuse with water and seamlessly blend colors adding depth and realism to your work.
Dual-tipped - perfect for covering large areas with the sketch tip and coloring small areas with the fine tip.
Blendable with water (water soluble), Acid Free, Non-Toxic, Odor Free,Dye Based and Ergonomic.
For best results use Artist grade watercolor paper (we do not recommend use with Ranger Watercolor Paper)
Spectrum also has a great marker storage solution for storing any of your markers. Here you can see Heidi's Aqua's in the Spectrum Noir Aqua Storage System.
4 Trays per box -Modular system which can be customized to your personal space.
Three different ways to build - horizontally, vertically or angled
Each Tray holds 12 Markers - this storage system holds 48 Aqua Pens
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For today's project I used the Spectrum Aqua Markers with CL-02138 Sweet Posies Cling Stamps from JustRite Papercraft to create a wall decor piece. I stamped the floral image on to Strathmore Watercolor paper using Jet Black StazOn ink. Please note that results vary with different watercolor papers. I prefer using Spectrum Aquas with the Strathmore Watercolor Paper.
To color the flower just do one petal at a time. Start with the darkest color at the base of the petal which is WildFlower and then I added the second color Purple.
Next put the brush in the water and then use a paper towel to blot off the excess water.
Start on the outer edge of the petal by just adding water and then work your way in to the color. Doing this will allow the watercolor to flow and blend in to the water. If you have too much water on the brush it will wash out the color.
If you want the color to be darker or if it does get too washed out you can always add more color. When water coloring you need to make sure each area is dry before painting another section. So you can either more to another section or dry the area with a heat tool. If you don't do this the colors can bleed into each other. Continue to color the rest of the petals and heat setting in between to speed up the process.
To color the yellow center of the flowers I used the Sunflower yellow marker. I used the fine tip end of the marker. To color the dark center part of the flower I used the fine tip on the Wildflower marker.
To color the leaves and stems of the flowers I used the Moss marker.
It's a little harder to see on the leaves but I water colored them the same as the flowers. Add the color with the marker and then add water to the white area and blend the color out.
To add color to the background I start by adding Aquamarine close to the edge of the flowers. Then I bring in a brush with clean water and I add water first and then come into the color and blend out.
If you get too much water or color on your brush you can blot it on a paper towel.
After the Aquamarine color was blended all around the flower and dry then I added more Aquamarine, Teal, and Peacock Blue.
For this part I am using a larger round brush. I scribbled some color from the markers on my board. Next I am adding water to the paper and adding color a little at a time to the background until I get the effect that I want. Adding the water first will allow the color to move and blend.
Once the background is done and dried I wanted to add some paint splatters. I scribbled some of the Black on my board and added water. Then I tapped my brush to add the paint splatters. I dried the paint splatters and then added some water drops to create the white drops.
To finish my project I trimmed down the watercolor paper. To create my DIY Home Decor piece I purchased a wooden frame and a 6" x 6" canvas at Michaels. I spray painted the frame with black spray paint and I painted the canvas with a layer of white paint. When these were both dry I glued my watercolor paper to my frame with Ranger Multi Medium Matte. After that dried I applied the Ranger Multi Medium Matte to the back of the frame and and the watercolor paper.
Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial. :)
Ink: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black Ink
Markers: Spectrum Aqua Markers - Wildflower, Purple, Sunflower Moss, Aquamarine, Teal, Peacock Blue, Black
Accessories: 6 x 6 Canvas, White Gesso or Acrylic Paint, Wood Frame, Black Acrylic or Spray Paint, Paint Brushes, Ranger Multi Medium Matte
Announcing this week's Tutorial Tuesday Winner.
Congratulations to FM who commented on Darsie's Tutorial last week on the JustRite Blog. You are the winner of a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Website.
FM please email me at [email protected] with your email and shipping information so that I can send you your gift card. Please use as the subject line of your email Tutorial Tuesday Winner..
For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Webstore.
Simply answer today's giveaway questions. Have you created watercolor projects yet? If so how many watercolor projects did you make in the last year.
Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments here and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love, when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.
A Special Thank You to Robin Parker for joining us this week as a guest designer. It was so much fun seeing Robin create bouquets with Amy's Floral Designs. You can follow Robin on her blog Robins Creative Nest to see more of her beautiful projects.
Here is Robin.....
Today I have another 3-D Floral Creation using Sentimental Flowers by JustRite Papercrafts.
I stamped the long leafy floral stamp four times and colored them with Copic markers. I cut them all apart and laid them in a pretty floral arrangement.
The sentiment is from this same set that I stamped onto Classic Ovals. The basket was made with an embossing folder Cane Weave, using Classic Circles and cut in half . The background die is retired and all of these are from Spellbinders Paper Arts.
Next, I used pop dots to lift the flowers and basket to give them the 3-D effect. Finally I added yellow pearls to the centers of flowers, matted with a golden yellow and glued to green cardstock.
Project Recipe: JustRite Papercrafts Stamps:Sentimental Flowers Clear Stamps Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Cane Weave, Classic Oval and Classic Circles Paper: Bazzil White, Tan, Golden Yellow and Green Ink: Marvy Black, Copic Markers Accessories: Recollection Yellow Pearls
This week we are excited to have Robin Parker joining us as a guest designer. Robin will be showing you how to create 3D Floral cards today and tomorrow. Before we get started with her post, I have a quick sale announcement. Save 25% off all JustRite Clear Stamp Sets. Sale ends Tuesday March 24th at midnight. Have fun shopping.
Here's Robin ----I am thrilled to have been asked to be Guest Designer for today and tomorrow for JustRite Papercrafts. Spring is just around the corner and I wanted to make a creation with one of the many floral stamps sets.
I stamped this bunch of flowers eight times, colored with Copic markers and cut four of them all apart. Next I rolled them with a stylus to make the petals look real.
The background is an embossing folder Framed Canvas by Spellbinders Paper Arts on white cardstock. I added a Want 2 Scrap Nestabling Labels Twenty to the background.
Then I glued down the four bunches of flowers you didn't cut apart, all facing outwards. The sentiment is Graceful Sentiments by JustRite Papercrafts. I curved my sentiment with a pencil and laid it down over the center of the flowers to hide the stems. Next, I started to glue down the flowers with pop dots to give them a lift and make them 3-D.
Finally I added pink pearls to the center of my flowers, added a pink matte and glued down on soft green cardstock.
See you tomorrow for another 3-D floral creation!!
Project Recipe: JustRite Papercrafts Stamps:Circle of Love Vintage Labels Three Cling Stamps and Graceful Sentiments Clear Stamps Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Celebration Framed Canvas Paper: Bazzil White, Pink and Soft Green Ink: Marvy Black, Copic Markers Accessories: Spellbinders Want 2 Scrap Nestabling Labels Twenty, Recollection Pink Pearls
Thanks for stopping by! Join us tomorrow to see Robin's second 3-D Project.
For today's Tutorial Tuesday were going back to stamping basics and showcasing how to use clear embossing powder with pigment inks. For today's projects Darsie shares how to create a multi-colored embossed Peacock Feather Card, an Elegant Wedding Card and a Vintage Easter Tag using a combination of Versamark Watermark Pad, pigment inks.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to find out who won last week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway and how you can enter to win this week's Giveaway.
Now onto today's tutorial, If you are reading this post from a feedburner email you can see Darsie's Video by clicking here.
Darsie's first card is an elegant wedding card created by stamping Versamark Watermark pad on white paper and then clear embossing the Diamond Filigree Cling Background Stamp. Next Darsie stamped with using brilliance ink and added clear embossing powder to the Mr & Mrs Sentiment from Graceful Sentiments Clear Stamps. Since pigment inks traditionally take longer to dry you can use any of your pigment inks with this technique.
Here is a closer look at Darsie's card. Sorry that it is difficult to see the clear embossing on white card stock.
Inks: Tsukineko MementoLUXE Olive Grove, Memento Canteloupe, Pistachio, Teal Zeal, Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder.Brilliance Pearlescent Purple, Lavender and Sky Blue
Adhesives: Beacon Adhesives: Advanced 3-in-1 Glue, 3D Foam Squares
Other Supplies: Heat Gun, 1/4 inch Champagne and Olive Green Silk Ribbon 1.25 Lavender Silk Ribbon, Mauve Seam Binding, Viva Decor White Pearl Pen, Champagne Pearls, Aqua Rhinestones, Self-Adhesive Pearl Strip, Rhinestone Flower Button
Announcing this week's Tutorial Tuesday Winner.
Congratulations to Brandi R who commented on Heidi's Tutorial last week on the JustRite Blog. You are the winner of a Gift Certificate to the JustRite Website.
Brandi R please email me at [email protected] with your email and shipping information so that I can send you your gift card. Please use as the subject line of your email Tutorial Tuesday Winner..
For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Webstore.
Simply answer today's three giveaway questions. How many colors of embossing powder do you own, how often do you emboss a project and what is your favorite brand of embossing powder.
Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments here and on Darsie's Video. Don't forget to show Darsie a little love, when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.
Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday, today Heidi Blankenship is sharing with with us how to create three quick and easy masculine cards using our March Release sets - A2 Woodgrain Frame Cling Background Stamp, Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps paired with Going Places Cling Stamps. Heidi's second card uses the chalkboard technique with our stacking sentiments (which of course can be used for cards for feminine cards as well).
Just a quick reminder that all our cling sets are currently on sale for 25% off -(no coupon code required). Sale includes all JustRite Cling Background Stamps and Cling Stamps. Sale ends Sunday March 15th at midnight EST.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to find out who won last week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway and how you can enter to win this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway.
Now onto today's tutorial, If you are reading this post from a feedburner email you can see Heidi's Blog Video by clicking here. Today's tutorial is just 8 minutes long and it will certainly inspire you to get out your masculine stamps to design cards for all the men in your family.
I used Spectrum Noir Markers DR4 and DR6 to color on the frame. First I applied DR4 and then for the shaded areas I used DR6 and went back over with DR4 to blend the colors.
After all of the coloring was done I fussy cut the frame and inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
Next I stamped the airplane image from the CL-03740 Going Places Vintage Labels Cling Stamps on to white cardstock using Rich Cocoa ink. Next I used Spectrum Noir markers DR4, DR6, and EB3 to color the image. I used DR6 to do the shading on the airplane and then I blended the colors using DR4. I used EB3 to outline the image. Then I used JustRite Dies JB-03730 Vintage Labels & Banners Dies to die cut the label shape. After die cutting the label I left the paper inside the die and inked the inside edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.
To assemble the card I used a brown base with a layer of red and then the stamped frame image. I added 3D Foam Squares to the label and to embellish the card I added a metal tag with some twine. Here is a close up of my card with the metal tag.
For the second card I used CR-02166 Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps to do the chalkboard technique. I used the Spellbinders GLD-016 Baby Buntings to cut the black banner shape.
Next I stamped the first sentiment from the Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps with white pigment ink (since pigment ink stays wet and I wanted a stronger white for this technique) I then used white embossing powder and a heat tool to heat set the embossing. Tip: before you apply hit flick your paper to get off any of the excess embossing powder. Be careful with the heat tool--they get very hot! Stamp the second stamp directly below the first one and emboss with the white embossing powder. Since the stamps are clear it is very easy to line up. Now it's time to create the chalkboard look.
I used a cotton ball and a dab it in the white pigment ink. Then gently rub some of the ink on to the black paper. To add some doodling along the edge of the die cut I used a Prismacolor Colored Pencil White.
Here is a close up of my card. To assemble the card I used a kraft base with a layer of aqua and another layer of kraft. I used Spellbinders GLD-016 Baby Buntings to create the largest die cut in Aqua. For a simple embellishment I added some twine and then placed the chalkboard banner on top.
Supplies for Good Times Good Friends Stamps:JustRite PapercraftCR-02166 Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps Paper: Black, Aqua, Kraft Ink/Pencil: White Pigment Ink, Prismacolor Colored Pencil White Dies: Spellbinders GLD-016 Baby Buntings Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Twine, 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Adhesive
I stamped the image of the card with Rich Cocoa ink on to white paper.
I used Spectrum Noir™ Markers DG1, DG2, DG3 to color the banner area above the car. I used one of the dies from the JustRite Dies JB-03730 Vintage Labels & Banners Dies to die cut the label shape. Next ink the edges of the die cut with Antique Linen Distress Ink.
To assemble the card I had green for a base and then a layer of brown. I used Spellbinders S5-127 Labels Twenty-Eight to die cut the burlap. I added 3D Foam Squares to the back f the label and then I also added hot glue to secure the paper to the burlap.
For embellishments I added some metal gears and twine.
Congratulations Jacqueline Tan who commented on Darsie's Tutorial last week on the JustRite Blog last week. You are the winner of last week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway- a $30.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Website.
Jacqueline please email me at [email protected] with your email and shipping information so that I can send you your gift card. Please use Tutorial Tuesday Winner as the subject of your email.
For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Webstore.
Simply answer today's two giveaway questions. How many masculine cards do you make in a year? How many masculine stamps do you own?
Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments here and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love, when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.
Welcome to Day 4 of the JustRite Papercraft Release. Just a quick reminder that our Spectrum Noir - 20% off sale ends in just 4 Days on Tuesday March 10th at midnight EST.
Large Fancy Sentiments is our most popular sentiment set and we have had several customer request asking for us to add more extended family sentiments to coordinate with it. You asked, we listen and we are excited to announce today's release set - Extended Family Large Fancy Sentiments. This set allows you to make personalized cards for grandparents, step children, nieces, nephews and your in-laws.
Welcome to Day Three of the JustRite Papercraft March Release and we kicking off today with a sale. Save 25% off all JustRite Cling Stamps. Sale ends March 15th at midnight.
Today we are featuring an A2 Sized Background Stamp and Stacking Sentiment Set that can be used to create masculine or feminine cards. For those of you who have been requesting some new JustRite Masculine sets I know you will love these.
For her second card Eva stamped and embossed the A2 Woodgrain Upcycled Frame Background Stamp with a gold mix embossing powder and then colored the frame with Spectrum Aqua Markers. Eva also used Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamps and Cheery Lynn dies - Flourish Leaf Strip Dies, Tea Rose Small Dies, Fanciful Flourish Dies.
Lynn is also sharing today a second card with a feminine touch by adding flowers and spellbinders foliage die cuts with a butterfly from Floral Basket Clear Stamps.
Thanks for stopping by today. Join us for tomorrow for the last day of the March Release.
Welcome to Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft March Release. Today we are celebrating America's favorite morning past time -- sipping coffee with friends.
Marisa Job designed a beautiful card using our Coffee House Clear Stamp paired with Craft Dies by Sue Wilson: Noble Dies - Classic Adorned Rectangles, Finishing Touches - Cornflower, Finishing Touches - Blossoming Branch.
Darsie Bruno designed this fun card using our Coffee House Clear Stamps by stamping the small coffee cup with steam images to create her background paper and the coffee bean images for the wrap on her coffee travel mug.
Welcome to Day One of the JustRite Papercraft Release and Tutorial Tuesday. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway Winner.
I can't wait for you to see all the stunning cards that the design team made with Amy Tedder's Romantic Wild Roses Clear Stamps. And I strongly urge you to watch today's 7 minute video tutorial showing you how fun it is to play with this new multi-step stamping set. After you see all the gorgeous projects this set is going to soar to the top of your JustRite Wishlist!
To make it easier for you to use this set, Amy has numbered each stamp on the packaging insert so that you will easily know the order to stamp your images in.
Amy has also designed a fabulous Romantic Wild Roses Multi Stamping Tip Sheet. You can download a PDF of this tip sheet by clicking here.
For Tutorial Tuesday, JustRite Papercraft designer, Darsie Bruno, shows us how to create multi-layered flowers using our newest stamp set “Romantic Wild Roses”. She shows how easy it is to make dimensional flowers and floral backgrounds using various techniques and inks. Reminiscent of floral wallpaper and chintz fabrics, this new stamp set will inspire you to make gorgeous cards and home décor items.
Eva Dobilas loved this set so much that she is sharing two projects today. Eva's first project was created using 8x10 gesso board (from Hobby Lobby- these Gesso boards are the perfect surface for stamping and can be found in the canvas aisle) to create a beautiful home decor piece. Eva designed her floral arrangements using the Romantic Wild Roses Clear Stamps and then drew, painted and cut out the sentiment in the center of her design. For more details visit her blog post.
Congratulations to Patricia Howarth who commented on Heidi's Tutorial last week on the JustRite YouTube Channel. You are the winner of last week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway- a $25.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Website.
Patricia please email me at [email protected] with your email and shipping information so that I can send you your gift card. Please use Tutorial Tuesday Winner as the subject of your email.
For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive a $30.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite Webstore.
Simply answer today's two giveaway questions - Do you own any multi-step stamps? Have you played with them yet?
Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments here and on Darsie's Video. Don't forget to show Darsie a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.
