Watch how I used the Big Stamper brush pens to create this fun St. Patrick's Day card!
Erin is a teacher by day and a creator by night. She loves to try and inspire creativity in her students everyday! Because she’s busy during the day, the night is when her creativity gets to explode into the world through lettering and messing around with watercolors. Her biggest advice would be to not compare your art to other people’s art! Be uniquely you!
Hey friends! Adrianne Surian with you here today to share a fun jewelry idea - showcase your mixed media art inside a glass locket. This simple geometric winter design featuring the Gelatos® color of the week, Metallic Mint, is versatile enough for your next Christmas party right up through the beginning of spring.
What even better about this project is that you can change out the art inside anytime you like - consider this accessory a tiny frame for your miniature mixed media. Showcase your personality with any of your favorite artwork, or just read on to re-create this simple stenciled design.
You can get the full supply list at the bottom of this post. You may notice above that I included some stamping supplies, but in the end, I decided that simple was better (a small canvas is easy to fill, after all)! You'll just need to do some basic mixing, stenciling, and texture painting.
Begin by tracing a circle the same size as the opening in your locket (in my case, 1-1/4 inches). Alternately, if you have a circle hole punch in the correct size, you may simply use that.
Apply Gelatos in Elderberry directly to the background, and blend it with a damp brush or sponge for a background with a watercolor effect. Then, prepare Gel Medium for the trees by cutting off a small piece of Gelatos sticks in Iced Pear, and the color of the week, Metallic Mint. Mix a small amount of Gel Medium with each color until well-blended. (You may also choose to add a hint of Glass Bead Glitter Gel to the Metallic Mint mix, like I did, for extra texture on the darker trees!)
Using the Triangle Stencil from the 101 Stencil Collection, overlap layers of trees ranging from lighter in the background to darker and more textural in the foreground. I layered a thin watercolor coat of Metallic Mint Gelatos, then a layer of Iced Pear Gelatos mixed with Gel Medium, and finally a layer of Metallic Mint Gelatos mixed with Glass Bead Glitter Gel. (Note: allow each layer to dry in between before applying the next.)
Finally, apply Texture Luxe in the color Pearl to the bottom of the circle to provide a snowy base for your art. You can also add a few dots in the air as snowflakes, or paint a bit of snow onto the textured trees.
To showcase your art inside the locket, make sure that it's fully dry and cut (or punch) it to the correct size to fit inside. My locket has an interior diameter of 1-1/4 inches which makes a nice size for jewelry. Then simply close the locket for wear, and reopen it at any time to change the artwork inside!
I hope you enjoyed this simple winter design, and that you're inspired to proudly wear your own art this season - or give it as a gift! Handmade jewelry gifts like this are easy to put together and they're especially personal to your loved ones, who can own a bit of your art without worrying if it suits their decor or if they have space for it. There's always space right next to their heart!
Supplies Used:
These fall earrings were really fun to make and I love how they turned out. Often times larger earrings are heavy, but because I chose to create them with paper-mache, they are really light, easy to wear, and feature a great fall Gelatos® color: Cinnamon!
To begin, I used my Scan N Cut to cut out this shape using a thin piece of chipboard. They are 1.75" x 1.60" in size. Of course if you don't have a die-cutting machine you can just create a pattern and cut out two of them.
Next, I took a lot of layers of ripped up tissue paper and adhered it to the shape with Gel Medium. I allowed it to dry between layers and just continued to build it up to the thickness I wanted.
Since I wanted both sides to have that fun texture and thickness, I devised a clever way to allow them to dry by bending paperclips and hanging it off of one of my tool baskets.
Next, I mixed up some of the Gelatos Color of the Week, Cinnamon, and a little bit of Glaze and applied it to the earring bases. I allowed it to dry and then repeated that process until it was the desired look I wanted.
After they had thoroughly dried overnight, I took just a tiny bit of the Gold Texture Luxe and applied it to the earrings. Oh how I love Texture Luxe!
I applied it with a damp (not dripping wet) finger to the earrings so that it really just transferred onto the high points of the folds of texture. I also applied it along the edge as well.
I added a few beads and fishhook earrings and voilà, they are ready to wear!
Hello friends! I've got a bright and vibrant project to share with you today that combines Gelatos® color of the week, Lemon with elements that sparkle and shine in shades of gray and silver. This glittering bracelet project keeps your art close to you as a one-of-a-kind accessory!
The wooden clasp is the star piece of this chunky 5-strand bracelet that features crystal glass beads and has an organic feel with dyed yellow stone beads to complement the wood element.
Let me share with you how I got the look. Here's what you'll need (see below for a list of products and colors used in this design):
You'll be able to use your Paper Crafter Crayons in combination with stencils (or freehand a design) and give the wood rich color with Gelatos® color of the week, Lemon! The mixture of cool crystals , earthy wood and stone beads as well as silver spacers make this bracelet a beautiful piece to complement your summer attire! Beginner as well as advanced jewelry makers will love to make this simply-styled bracelet.
Begin by creating your design or pattern on the wood clasp using Paper Crafter Crayons. Simple silver dots are featured here, but there are so many stencils to choose from!
Next, add pigment to the wood by applying Gelatos® color directly to it. Spread the color evenly over the entire piece by using a small amount of water - the Deluxe Water Brush is a perfect companion for the heavy color used here.
Because Gelatos® are easily blended with water, you'll need to seal your design with a generous coat of Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft Glaze.
Finally, string beads in various patterns in shades of silver and gray along with a few yellow accents onto 12-inch strands of .8mm stretch bead cord. When you have strung 6.5 inches of beads onto each of the 5 strands, feed the cord through each of the holes. Thread a crimp bead onto the cord inside the channel on the underside of the clasp, and use a pair of crimp pliers to secure it. The crimp bead acts as a stopper so that the cords stay in place! Repeat the process for the other half of the clasp, and trim away the excess cord with scissors.
All that's left is to wear your new piece out and enjoy saying, "Thanks, I made it myself!"
Thanks for joining me today to get inspiration for using Design· Memory· Craft® products on even the smallest of canvases. Enjoy your art anywhere you go!
Supplies used:
Paper Craft Crayons: Silver (Neutral Set)
Texture Gems™ 3ct. Metallics: Silver
101 Stencil Collection (6.5"x6.5"): Polka Dots
Other Supplies Used:
5-Hole Wooden Clasp
.8mm Stretch Bead Cord
Yellow Howlite Beads: Moroccan Rings, Puff Flower, and 6mm Rondelles
Dark Gray Crystal Glass Beads: 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm
Clear Crystal Glass Beads: 4mm, 8mm, and 10 mm
Silver Spacer Beads: 4mm and 6mm
2mm Crimp Beads
Crimp Pliers
Scissors
Hi! I'm Laura Bray and I am so excited to be one of the new Core Design Team members. I can't wait to show you how you can use the Design· Memory· Craft® product line to create beautiful accessories, home decor and art projects. I'm a professional craft designer and my goal is create tutorials that are functional and simple to make. I live in Southern California with my husband and our eleven year old daughter.
Summer is here! Time for vacation! While packing for a beach vacation, one of the hardest things to decide is which purse or bag to pack. I always feel guilty using valuable luggage space for empty purses and bags. This project offers a perfect solution! It's a large 9" x 10" pouch that is big enough to hold sunscreen and other beach essentials, or you can fold it over into a clutch. Add a layered flower felt pin and your bag is now converted into an evening clutch - perfect for a late night dinner.
Hello, friends! I'm Adrianne, and I'm going to share a patriotic-themed pendant with you today. This piece is easy to make, and lets you share your red white and blue with your own style and flair!
The silver frame is a pre-made jewelry tray available in the jewelry section of your favorite craft store, and it showcases your tiny work of art. I'm going to share my minimalist star design today, but you can put your own spin on your design to wear a piece that is one of a kind!
You can get the watercolor look you love easily using Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils. Draw or trace a single star on a 1" square piece of white watercolor paper, and color it in shades of blue (see supply list below for the colors used here). With a paintbrush and water, gently blend the colors.
In addition to the watercolors, you can add your favorite textures, too! I painted the star with Pearl Texture Luxe to set it off just a little more.
Note: my pendant tray has a 1" square opening, but consider other shapes and sizes! You can trim your paper to the correct size, and place it in the tray to ensure it's sized properly before you begin.
Once the elements of your tiny work of art have dried, give the backside of the square a generous coat of glaze to adhere it to the inside of the pendant tray. Coat the top with a heavy layer of glaze as well, and leave it flat to dry.
When dry, string the pendant on a long necklace chain. If you would like to add a handmade beaded charm, I'll show you the steps to create one! These beads add a pop of red to the muted blue design for a simple and elegant look for Independence Day.
Stack a few coordinating beads onto a 2" jewelry head pin (see below for exact supplies used). Grip the pin just above the beads with a pair of round nose jewelry pliers. Wrap the wire end over one side of the pliers, forming a loop.
Next, wrap the wire end of the pin around the base of the pin, filling the space between the top of the bead and the loop you created. Cut off any excess wire with wire cutters. Attach a 15mm jump ring to the charm's loop, ensuring it's twisted fully closed to complete your beaded charm. Alternately, you could use pre-made bead or metal charms to accent your art pendant!
String the art pendant and charm onto a necklace chain, and be prepared for the compliments you'll receive! I prefer a long chain of 30" to hang at the ribcage area, but a standard 18" necklace will work with most necklines. (It's your art - wear it the way you love it!)
Thanks for joining me for today's wearable art project! Don't forget - this technique works well for all kinds of seasonal or personalized jewelry.
Supplies Used:
White watercolor paper, trimmed to 1" square
Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils #141 and #144
Fine tip paintbrush and water
1" square silver pendant tray
26" silver necklace chain
2" silver jewelry head pin
8mm faceted glass rondelle bead, red
6mm faceted glass rondelle bead, white
4mm silver spacer bead
15mm silver jump ring
Jewelry pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
I have so many amazing memories from the five years that I've been on this design team. I was one of the original crew that started when the Design Memory Craft brand started.
I was sent a pack of Gelatos colors in blue, Art Grip Aquarelle pencils and some PITT Artist pens to try out and create something with. It was amazing! Coming up with brand new ways to use these fabulous products was a thrill! I fell in love with Gelatos and the entire Design Memory Craft line! I had used Faber-Castell pencils and markers since I was a kid but these were so full of possibilities! My banner was the first art piece in the ads. It was so exciting! I have a lot of favorite projects from my time on this team but I'll share a few of my favorites and a few memories along the way!
This booklet will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first kit project that I made and I created the project pages for the entire kit! It went on to be one of the best selling kits. I loved coming up with different ways to use the Gelatos on each page! I still get a thrill when I see it on the packaging in the store! Which leads to the next kit: Mixed Media with Gelatos. I love this page from that artwork! It was another amazing adventure to create art for this kit!
One of my favorite memories was getting to go to CHA in Las Vegas and Anaheim, CA! What fun that was! Lots of demoing and meeting people that I only knew from online. It was a blast hanging out with the other designers and people behind the scenes at Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft!
Every demo opportunity that I've had along the way has been amazing but especially with Marco's Paper! Thanks for all those that stopped by and listened to me go on and on about these products and what they can do!
Also, the trip to Cleveland, OH to meet with the rest of the design team and staff at Faber-Castell headquarters! It was a dream come true. Fun to explore the entire building, hang out with everyone and brainstorm the future! I loved every moment of it!
There are so many good memories from working with these people and products. I cannot say enough how lucky I was, how honored that they valued my artwork and ideas and that I got to work with such cool products! I will be forever grateful for the long stretch that I got to work with this company! But like all good things, it's time to move on and let some new artists have those same experiences. I am sad to leave the team at this time but I have a lot going on at home with two very busy boys, my running/ training schedule and my own artwork. I am an elementary school art teacher too so it is time to refocus my creative and personal goals. I will continue to work with the Design Memory Craft products in my art and hope that I can still create work to show off these products. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to inspire and share my love of art!
Jen Matott here to share a project that you might have seen a glimpse of on product packaging of our new large 13" x 13" Doodle Stencil Collection! Yes, that bag is one that I created! A canvas bag doodled on with PITT Artist pens, Stencil and Gelatos® colors! I'll share how I created this so you can create your own unique tote bag!
Hi everyone! It's Limor Webber Here with a quick tutorial on how to use your Gelatos and Glaze to create a simple backround.
Hi Artsy friends! Jen here with another of my shoe creations! I love altering shoes to wear with my basic outfits. I always feel great wearing something that I created and something that is one of a kind. These shoes were purchased a local large store and were canvas. Perfect for altering with Gelatos® colors! I used Margarita Mix, Metallic Mint, Snow Cone, Lemon, Mango, and Passion Fruit for these shoes.
Mixed media with the original Gelatos Colors, Inks, Textures and tools!
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