Little Yellow Bicycle blog hop
Hey there crafters Rita Barakat here on day four of the
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft/Little Yellow Bicycle hop!
Here is a layout I created using the Poppy collection and various supplies.
Here is the info:
First I used a light coat of gesso ove this entire paper- I used a brayer to make it thin enough so I
could still see some of the words. Then I went over the entire paper with a water filled paint brush and Gelatos- (Cotton Candy and Green Tea).
Alot of this banner was already cut(form the paper crafting kit) I filled in by cutting my own pieces from the Naturals burlap tags and other paper inthis collection. I used a PITT artist pen to draw the stitching. a thin twine tied it all together!
Flowers and frames:
The frames are from the chipboard collection. I added twine and bits of white with a pencil dipped in gesso for accents. I colored the sweet canvas bird sticker with the Cotton Candy Gelato and PITT Artist pens in green olive(167) , cadium yellow(107) and dark chrime yellow(109).
The flowers already come perferated! How cool is that? I added layers, stems (twine colored with PITT Artist pen -167), and leaves by cutting teardrop shaped canvas pieces. I colored them with
PITT Artist pen -167- blending with a watercolor paint brush filled with water, added black lines and white accents of gesso.
After the pieces were in place it still needed something so I added polka dots with drywall tape as a stencil and a White Big Brush to fill it in, some places I used a Squid Ink Gelato. I was very happy with the result! I hope you are too!
Leave a comment here and on each blog you hop to for a chance to win $50 in product from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft and Little Yellow Bicycle ($100 total)!
Leave a comment on our Facebook page and the Little Yellow Bicycle facebook page for another chance to win!
This blog hop will end at 12am EST on June 14th. Winners will be announced on the companies’ blogs on June 17th.
Don’t forget to stop by the Little Yellow Bicycle’s blog too!
Rita Barakat Rita channels her boundless energy into her family (she has 5 kids!), directing a youth choir & drama team, and her eclectic paper crafting projects. She is on the design teams for Clear Scrap and Ta Da Creative Studios.
Beautiful layout
Posted by: Archana | 06/13/2013 at 08:58 AM
beautiful page it is a work of art!
Posted by: Kim Undseth | 06/13/2013 at 09:27 AM
this is a STUNNING layout by Rita! I love the background and the banner!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | 06/13/2013 at 09:35 AM
Wow I have never used gelatos for a layout but I think I am going to bring them out next time. Thanks
Posted by: canadianrobin | 06/13/2013 at 09:39 AM
Totally love the idea of using gesso & gelatos to transform paper color! This opens up tons of ideas - Thanks!
Posted by: Shaunna Nalinnes | 06/13/2013 at 09:45 AM
I love how the text on the paper is peeking through the gelatos ! Plus all the little embellies that you have added to the layout. How awesome !! Love the team up of LYB and Faber Castell !
Posted by: Angeline | 06/13/2013 at 09:46 AM
This is such a sweet layout. I really love the whole feel of it and the lovely colors! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Barb Wagar | 06/13/2013 at 10:07 AM
This is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Samantha T. | 06/13/2013 at 10:07 AM
Love that photo on the swing....kids are just so free when they are swinging and I love the banner with the doodled borders. What a great layout!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 06/13/2013 at 10:13 AM
I love how you changed the look of your paper using gelatos. How cool is that.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | 06/13/2013 at 10:20 AM
Wow! Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Theresa H | 06/13/2013 at 10:22 AM
Beautiful layout! I love the colors and the twine.
Posted by: Marilyn Tucker | 06/13/2013 at 10:23 AM
Awesome, always love your work Rita!
Posted by: KellyG | 06/13/2013 at 10:23 AM
Sweet layout! I love the way the gelatoes have really changed the look of the background paper.
Posted by: Barbara Hawkins | 06/13/2013 at 10:42 AM
love the colors
just lovely!
Posted by: {vicki} | 06/13/2013 at 11:12 AM
Awesome use of color!
Posted by: Sandra Strait | 06/13/2013 at 11:28 AM
Rita, your layout featuring your sweet girl is so cute. I love the banner!
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | 06/13/2013 at 11:29 AM
Love the colors in today's projects! Very summery!
Posted by: Amy Hale | 06/13/2013 at 11:48 AM
WOW!!! beautiful....just beautiful!
Posted by: Laura G.Turcotte | 06/13/2013 at 11:53 AM
What a happy layout. The flowers and flags give a nice depth, and the colors are really nice. It makes me smile.
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | 06/13/2013 at 11:54 AM
Wow ....I love this one . The background is lovely the teardrop shaped canvas .....well the entire layout is just darling . Thanks for sharing .
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | 06/13/2013 at 11:56 AM
Love the effect on the background paper. Lots of times I have paper that I am not inclined to use because it is the wrong color. This is a perfect solution!
Posted by: Janis in ID | 06/13/2013 at 12:04 PM
Absolutely gorgeous. The color is stunning.
Posted by: Lisa P | 06/13/2013 at 01:39 PM
Love the background of this page. Thanks for sharing the tips for coloring it. Great page.
Posted by: MaryLouH | 06/13/2013 at 03:24 PM
Pretty and colorful layout.
Great use of all the products,
especially the canvas and
banners items.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 06/13/2013 at 03:46 PM
This is great. Love the colors!!
Posted by: Ange | 06/13/2013 at 04:26 PM
I love the way you used your Pitt pen to enhance the banners in particular. The lined/stitching is a fun touch that pulls them all together! Love the background paper as well - gorgeous color!
Posted by: 3kidmama | 06/13/2013 at 04:47 PM
Stunning layout, love the colors!
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | 06/13/2013 at 06:46 PM
Gorgeous layout! I love everything but especially how you did the background.
Posted by: jpscraps | 06/13/2013 at 07:28 PM
Fabulous--love how you created the background.
Posted by: Sue D | 06/13/2013 at 08:24 PM
I hear the angels singing! This layout is heavenly! LOVE the colors and the canvas elements and banner are delightful! She looks like she is having a grand old time! Yep, the angels are truly singing with joy over this layout! Thanks for sharing this heavenly project with us it made my day!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | 06/13/2013 at 09:49 PM
Beautiful lo!!!
Posted by: Lucy Martin del Campo | 06/13/2013 at 10:16 PM
Beautiful color and I love the frames you used. Gorgeous page!
Posted by: Jean Bullock | 06/13/2013 at 10:25 PM
Fabulous LO Rita, from the background, to the pics and banners I love it!
Posted by: Loly Borda | 06/13/2013 at 10:50 PM
Love the banner and the flowers ! Gorgeous !
Posted by: Pam Sohan | 06/13/2013 at 10:52 PM
what a fun page - love it!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | 06/13/2013 at 11:00 PM
Fabulous layout! LOVE the colors and textures! So many things I want to try.... Gelatos, burlap tags, PITT pen!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 06/13/2013 at 11:06 PM
Great layout. I love the banner. TFS
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | 06/13/2013 at 11:19 PM
Lovely project, thanks for sharing these creative ideas!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | 06/13/2013 at 11:31 PM
Such a gorgeous layout!!
Posted by: Kailash | 06/14/2013 at 12:45 AM
Lovely ideas and layout. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lynette C | 06/14/2013 at 02:06 AM
Great colors and textures.
Posted by: Melody | 06/14/2013 at 03:12 AM
Cotton candy gelato! Yummy! Have to refrain from eating it... I like how the background was colored. Love the extra burlap pieces that were added to the banner! Thanks!
Posted by: Angel Chambers | 06/14/2013 at 05:09 AM
Awesome layout!! iLOVE the fun banner and all of the added touches!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett :) | 06/14/2013 at 06:04 AM
This is just lovely! Proof that if you own Gelattos you can do anything!
Posted by: Terri Burnette | 06/14/2013 at 07:01 AM
This is so very lovely! Your treatment of the background creates such a soft base for your LO! I love the banner and all the details with the bird and flowers! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Posted by: Ruth G | 06/14/2013 at 09:49 AM
Wonderful layout...this blog hop has been so much fun..
Posted by: Archana | 06/14/2013 at 10:04 AM
Rita your page is stunning, love the colorful mismatched banner and all the elements! beautiful colors! Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderufl day!
Posted by: Liz Ortiz | 06/14/2013 at 10:23 AM
So excited about the way that background was done - what a fun way to add color!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 06/14/2013 at 12:00 PM
Beautiful layout. The background color is so pretty.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | 06/14/2013 at 03:10 PM
Such gorgeous work! Love getting new ideas!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 06/14/2013 at 04:24 PM
wow amazing layers - would never believe that was the same paper you started with - beautiful and very fun
Barb Housner
Posted by: Barb Housner | 06/14/2013 at 07:29 PM
What an expression of joy this layout creates with it's wonderful layers of gesso and colors and banners. It is adorable and so happy. Excellent job!
Posted by: Aunt Dee | 06/14/2013 at 11:29 PM
cute!
Posted by: Holly Woodcock | 06/15/2013 at 04:14 PM