The artistry of Penny Black stamps and Creative Dies along with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft's colorful Mix and Match mediums take the mystery out of the oh-so-trendy mixed media look! All this week we’ll be sharing projects using Penny Black stamps. Check out their crafts HERE and leave them some comment love for a chance to win three stamps from their newest release, Colorful Christmas. Don’t forget to leave a comment here too for a chance to win a $50 prize pack!
Here are some beautiful crafts our designers created. For step-by-step directions, visit their blog!
LOVE each of these cards! Such cute stamps! Perfect with Gelatos!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 08/19/2013 at 08:03 AM
Fabulous mix of products, Penny Black and Faber Castell, a very inspiring combination. Love the cards showcased, just beautifully crafted!!
Posted by: Kailash | 08/19/2013 at 08:11 AM
Awesome cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: karen k | 08/19/2013 at 08:37 AM
Wonderful creations!
Posted by: Sue D | 08/19/2013 at 08:44 AM
Stamps are becoming my favourite tool!
Posted by: elle | 08/19/2013 at 08:49 AM
Fabulous projects! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win. :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | 08/19/2013 at 08:51 AM
These are so much fun! Love the stamps, love the colors, etc., etc., etc.!!
Posted by: Barb L | 08/19/2013 at 08:53 AM
What beautiful projects and I love how they show the diversity of Faber Castellated products! Off to visit the other blogs for more details.
Posted by: Victoria H. | 08/19/2013 at 08:55 AM
I'm a bit intimidated with the mixed media look so I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with and learn more! Thanks!
Posted by: Betty Heisler | 08/19/2013 at 09:08 AM
Love the Faber Castell products and Penny ideas :)
Posted by: Tina | 08/19/2013 at 09:46 AM
I have been loving all the projects, waiting for some supplies I ordered to arrive, can't wait to play.
Posted by: Lisa | 08/19/2013 at 09:54 AM
These both are my favorite products!!! Love the creations by Design Team members, very artistic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. :-)
Posted by: Kanan Pandya | 08/19/2013 at 10:11 AM
The cards are lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Grace | 08/19/2013 at 10:12 AM
Gorgeous projects! Loving all the different techniques, this is going to be a fun week!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 08/19/2013 at 10:15 AM
Love Unique. it's so wild and colorful. The angel is cute. The flower card is so pretty. Love the outline and the colors.
Posted by: marylouh | 08/19/2013 at 10:17 AM
Fabulous makes, I love the quirky images and gorgeous strong colour tones
Lindsay xx
Posted by: Lindsay | 08/19/2013 at 10:27 AM
Love these projects...beautiful colors.
Posted by: Annie W | 08/19/2013 at 10:41 AM
Every artist does some unique. Gives lots of inspiration to us.
Posted by: Diane J | 08/19/2013 at 10:42 AM
Fantastic cards! I especially love the 'Unique' card... because it is!
Posted by: Sandra Strait | 08/19/2013 at 10:45 AM
great ideas... love to mix up all the different mediums!
Posted by: nicole watson | 08/19/2013 at 11:01 AM
What an awesome combo, Faber-Castell and Penny Black!!! I have to break out the gelatos today for sure!!
Posted by: Jessica G | 08/19/2013 at 11:01 AM
Faber--Castell and Penny Black...A match Match made heaven!
Posted by: Michelle B | 08/19/2013 at 11:03 AM
Great cards!! I just started to play with Gelatos recently and just love them !!!
Posted by: Emily | 08/19/2013 at 11:04 AM
All great cards, but LOVE that gelato background!! Might have to go out & get me some gelatos now...sigh... ;)
Posted by: Sharon DoesBaskets | 08/19/2013 at 11:04 AM
I am getting more and more smitten with Gelatos as I see videos. Penny Black is a perfect marriage of the two companies.
Posted by: pam h in oregon | 08/19/2013 at 11:06 AM
great variety of presentation on the option's the gelatos can accomplish. The DT sure know how to work the product well.
Posted by: Ava Gavloski | 08/19/2013 at 11:08 AM
I love the technique from Alexandra Sirugue- Macleod of using the large unmounted stamp with the Gelatos. It is pretty and tattered at the same time.
Posted by: Tina Fiore | 08/19/2013 at 11:11 AM
Love these!
Posted by: April Lopez | 08/19/2013 at 11:14 AM
Those look like really fun projects.
Posted by: Melody | 08/19/2013 at 11:20 AM
Oh so gorgeous. Love these mixed media designs.
Posted by: conil | 08/19/2013 at 11:21 AM
Wow! Great designs. Would love to try out some of these products!
Posted by: Linda Sauer | 08/19/2013 at 11:22 AM
Great inspiration as always! I need to play with my Gelatos!
Posted by: Robin | 08/19/2013 at 11:25 AM
A match made in heaven-Faber and Penny!
Posted by: Anne V | 08/19/2013 at 11:27 AM
Love to play with gelatos, good ideas.
Posted by: Mary Rasmussen | 08/19/2013 at 11:27 AM
Just purchased Gelatos. Your site will be great for tutorials and inspiration.
Posted by: Paulette Akagi | 08/19/2013 at 11:31 AM
Love all the idea's!
Posted by: Dawn Brown | 08/19/2013 at 11:36 AM
These are SUCH gorgeous designs!
Posted by: Jingle | 08/19/2013 at 11:36 AM
Awesome! Would love to win!!!!!!!
Posted by: Leann Lindeman | 08/19/2013 at 11:38 AM
Beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Hope | 08/19/2013 at 11:42 AM
Super cute and fun. Meihsia's project is so adorable. Love!
Posted by: Lisa P | 08/19/2013 at 11:43 AM
There stamps are so beautiful.This is such a great giveaway.
Posted by: Susan | 08/19/2013 at 11:44 AM
Love Penny Black and Faber-Castell gelatos & water color pencils. Dying to try the big brush marker! I think I need some!
Posted by: Susan Kapp | 08/19/2013 at 11:45 AM
Love Meisha's project & the stamps...great giveaway :)
Posted by: Cathy V. | 08/19/2013 at 11:47 AM
Such great cards. I'll have to get my stuff out that I have and try some of these ideas. thank you for sharing
Posted by: Hazel Drake | 08/19/2013 at 11:48 AM
What a generous contest offering from your business Penny Black. Good luck to all!
Posted by: Janet Abbott | 08/19/2013 at 11:51 AM
I love anything from Penny Black! What a great offer!
Posted by: Barbara Dengler | 08/19/2013 at 11:52 AM
Coloe, color, color - I love the color and images. I could have a lot of fun with these!
Posted by: Elizabeth Casciano | 08/19/2013 at 11:55 AM
Such nice cards! Great for many occasions!
Posted by: Cindy | 08/19/2013 at 12:00 PM
Gorgeous cards! I would so love to see a tutorial on the background by Meihsia Liu. I had to stop browsing and come back and look at that a second time. I am thinkng she used tissue paper...Amazingly Beautiful!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | 08/19/2013 at 12:05 PM
These cards are amazing!!!
Posted by: Marie | 08/19/2013 at 12:15 PM
Love the ideas for cards. The design team is awesome
Posted by: Anita C | 08/19/2013 at 12:41 PM
Wonderful projects!!! Still need to find Gelatos locally and Penny Black is probably my favorite artist when it comes to stamps. Woot!!!
Posted by: Lyn Kaufmann | 08/19/2013 at 12:46 PM
Meisha's project says it all...Unigue! Love the stamps and techniques used> The color blow me away!
Posted by: Marlene A. | 08/19/2013 at 12:49 PM
Wow... Wonderful projects. Adding color with your products is just Amazing.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | 08/19/2013 at 12:51 PM
What great projects using PB stamps, I loved playing with the Journal and tropical Gelatos, I now want more warm coloured Gelatos!!,
Posted by: Cathy A | 08/19/2013 at 12:56 PM
Beautiful cards. Great prize. Love to win.
Posted by: Virginia Ogg | 08/19/2013 at 12:56 PM
Very Nice cards! Awesome prizes! I would like this win very much!
Posted by: Judy Estrada | 08/19/2013 at 01:00 PM
Love your cards and love playing with my new gelatos!!!! Keep the ideas coming please.
Posted by: jj | 08/19/2013 at 01:15 PM
Love the mixed media look using the Penny Black stamps! Love the wings on Mona Lisa!
Posted by: judy jung | 08/19/2013 at 01:21 PM
Fabulous art :)
Posted by: Christi Conley | 08/19/2013 at 01:25 PM
I adore Gelato's! Using them with Penny Black stamps will be awesome!
Posted by: Geri Pate | 08/19/2013 at 01:27 PM
Hardly anything much better than Penny Black and Faber-Catell!
Posted by: Mom of two | 08/19/2013 at 01:27 PM
This is so exciting! The cards are amazing and who wouldn't love to win a giveaway from two of my favorite companies! Thank you.
Posted by: Sarah | 08/19/2013 at 01:28 PM
Awesome projects. I love the bright colors!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carla | 08/19/2013 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful projects! They are all fabulous, I am going to go to their blogs next. :) Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize!
Posted by: AngieB | 08/19/2013 at 01:48 PM
I'm working on wedding DIY for our daughter and I see some good ideas here.
Posted by: Lynne Lively | 08/19/2013 at 01:59 PM
Lovely cards and fabulous ideas. Thanks for the opportunity and inspiration
Posted by: Pam Selinski | 08/19/2013 at 02:16 PM
Love the cards.
Posted by: Debby J | 08/19/2013 at 02:44 PM
Such lovely cards. Love them.
Posted by: Iris Soscia | 08/19/2013 at 03:04 PM
Wonderful creations by everyone. I really enjoyed playing along :)
Posted by: Isha | 08/19/2013 at 03:04 PM
Great cards, so colorful.
Posted by: Barbara Lasky | 08/19/2013 at 03:04 PM
Beautiful creations!!!Love the use of Gelatos!!
Posted by: Piali | 08/19/2013 at 03:28 PM
Great collaboration, and fabulous projects!
Posted by: shirley-bee | 08/19/2013 at 03:32 PM
Love the combo of Penny Black and Faber-Castell. I took a few classes along with my daughter and love playing with them. Fantastic projects by the ladies.
Posted by: Sandra L. | 08/19/2013 at 03:34 PM
Beautiful projects.
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | 08/19/2013 at 03:43 PM
Lovely creations!
Posted by: Priya Mohan | 08/19/2013 at 03:49 PM
Beautiful projects. Love them. Thanks for the chance,
Posted by: Johanne L. | 08/19/2013 at 04:12 PM
What a great team to pair up and I can't wait to see what's in store for us this week!
Loving the colors of here on day 1!!
Posted by: Tracey Fitzgerald | 08/19/2013 at 04:24 PM
Beautiful creations showcasing fabulous products! Off to check out the others!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | 08/19/2013 at 04:28 PM
great examples. and combined with penny black stamps is really looks fab
Posted by: Karin Boschaart | 08/19/2013 at 04:33 PM
Awesome artwork! 2 of my favorite companies going together for a great prize package!!!!
Posted by: Julie | 08/19/2013 at 04:38 PM
This is a new technique for me. I find it very interesting and can't wait to try my hand at it. Thank you for sharing such wonderful inspiration!!
Posted by: Penny Kitzmiller | 08/19/2013 at 04:49 PM
Since I would love to use more of your beautiful and easy to work with products, Ilike to join in. Inky greetings, Gerrina
Posted by: Gerrina | 08/19/2013 at 05:07 PM
I have never used Gelatos but I LOVE the gorgeous effects!
Posted by: karenladd | 08/19/2013 at 05:38 PM
Beautiful artwork! Thanks for the chance to win some amazing products!
Posted by: Michelle Houghton | 08/19/2013 at 05:43 PM
Fantastic projects, love the mixed media and those gelatos are great. I'm already a Penny Black addict.
Posted by: Loulou | 08/19/2013 at 06:06 PM
Such BEAUTIFUL and UNIQUE projects. They make me SMILE!!!
<3 J
Posted by: Janis in ID | 08/19/2013 at 07:40 PM
Nice cards. Love playing with gelatos.
Posted by: CarolBinOK | 08/19/2013 at 07:59 PM
Such beautiful projects and wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Wee Yi Xin | 08/19/2013 at 08:29 PM
What gorgeous cards!! The designs are so fabulous and inspirational!!
Posted by: Lisa Fish | 08/19/2013 at 08:40 PM
I love the mixed media I find and these cards are so creative with great color choices
Posted by: Sharon Klumph | 08/19/2013 at 08:52 PM
I've wanted to try the mixed media, but I didn't know where to start.
Posted by: sharla ozias | 08/19/2013 at 09:30 PM
Beautiful cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Dawn Skene | 08/19/2013 at 09:35 PM
Great cards. I love the Faber-Castell products that I have.
Posted by: NanW | 08/19/2013 at 10:24 PM
I am dying to try the gelatos - on my wish list for sure! the soft background is beautiful
Posted by: Mary Beth I | 08/19/2013 at 10:40 PM
Great projects.
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Posted by: Michel E | 08/19/2013 at 10:58 PM
Lovely cards and
fun blog hop!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 08/19/2013 at 11:11 PM
Gorgeous projects! Great pairing of Penny Black and F-C products!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 08/19/2013 at 11:17 PM
Amazing creativity!
Posted by: Michelle Moore | 08/19/2013 at 11:28 PM
Wow, beautiful and unique cards!
Posted by: Patty | 08/19/2013 at 11:51 PM