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Faber-Castell and Stampendous Blog Hop

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It's the big day! I love blog hops with Stampendous! because the partnering companies are always so generous and it seems (from your comments) that a lot of you want to delve into mixed media but don't have the tools yet... Wouldn't it be nice to win some swag??? 
Faber-Castell was extremely generous to our Design Team sending us tons of products from their Design Memory Craft range. Many stampers and scrapbookers will be familiar with Gelatos and other products from this fine company. These products are at the forefront of the Mixed Media movement in scrapbooking, stamping and home decor, a perfect kick off for Mixed Media March – our Monthly Blog Challenge. We hope you’ll enjoy the terrific inspiration we’ve got for you this week!
Yesterday I showed you the cover of my Travel Journal: Ireland (and yes I am totally excited to be going back. I went two years ago and I'm excited to return!) and today I'm sharing one of the interior pages. 

I started by adding a light layer of gesso over one of the plain kraft pages. 


Then I chose some black and grey Gelatos and scribbled them ombrè style up the page. Then I used a baby wipe to blend. 


I couldn't wait to use the CRS7002 Cling Jumbo Dress Form stamp set, so I pulled it out. I stamped one of the backgrounds on the right side in black Archival ink. Once the dress form was stamped on the gesso'd background I felt it needed some love.... 


I pulled out my Big Brush Pitt Pen again, this time in Warn Grey and added some shading. They blend really well on gesso - all you need to do is smudge the line with your finger while the ink is still wet and you get that pretty shadow effect! 


Now it's ready to be journalled on and I am thrilled! 

Head over to the Stampendous! Blog for the whole hop list. Good luck and thanks for leaving me love!! 

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    59 comments

    1. Kristine ReynoldsMarch 7, 2014 at 8:50 PM

      Beautiful page Tobi!

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    2. UnknownMarch 7, 2014 at 10:09 PM

      the page looks great

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    3. Tenia NelsonMarch 8, 2014 at 1:24 AM

      So so COOL!!!

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    4. Miriam PrantnerMarch 8, 2014 at 2:16 AM

      What a great page! I love how you added the some definition to the stamp.

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    5. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 2:45 AM

      Love that stamp.

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    6. maggiejMarch 8, 2014 at 3:38 AM

      love it!

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    7. IrisMarch 8, 2014 at 3:51 AM

      Great looking page.
      isoscia at aol dot com

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    8. barbara macaskillMarch 8, 2014 at 4:07 AM

      This is absolutely beautiful!! Love the shading!

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    9. Cornelia (fun stamping)March 8, 2014 at 4:15 AM

      So cool!

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    10. Disco QueenMarch 8, 2014 at 4:20 AM

      Gorgeous Kraft page Tobi! Love the shadowing. Theresa x

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    11. Teresa Godines #6857March 8, 2014 at 4:35 AM

      wonderful project. love your image choices. TFS

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    12. BleumoonMarch 8, 2014 at 4:57 AM

      I wonder if you could paint a page Kraft paper brown, and continue the project as above? Super cool page

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    13. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 5:24 AM

      Looks great!

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    14. JudyMarch 8, 2014 at 5:35 AM

      Maybe I will get some nerve up and try my hand at the mixed media craze. Your idea looks amazing and I think even I could do it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    15. KailashMarch 8, 2014 at 5:45 AM

      Cool design, love your page!

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    16. BarbaraMarch 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM

      Gorgeous page and this is going to be a great journal. Have fun on your journey!

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    17. StampendousMarch 8, 2014 at 5:49 AM

      This is awesome, Tobi! Such a subtle design but so effective!

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    18. nancyMarch 8, 2014 at 5:52 AM

      Very cool! Love that you added your own touches to the stamped image.

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    19. JPScrapsMarch 8, 2014 at 5:59 AM

      Awesome! It looks like a piece of linen!

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    20. HeatherMarch 8, 2014 at 6:16 AM

      WOW, Amazing how creative minds work. This is just darling. Great technique.

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    21. wendy LMarch 8, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      I need to ge the supplies and try this, awesome

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    22. Words and PicturesMarch 8, 2014 at 6:40 AM

      Gorgeous shading on the dress form, and it's lovely to see the subtler side of Gelatos in action - beautiful against the gesso.
      Alison x

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    23. seauMarch 8, 2014 at 7:29 AM

      I love your creation. The shading on the dress form is beautiful especially against the gesso. Thanks for the idea.

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    24. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 8:15 AM

      love the stamp and the subtle background!

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    25. UnknownMarch 8, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      I really think I need those Big Brush stamp pens, I see lots of people use them, they must be useful, thanks or sharing your project! I wonder if you need to invest in the whole Color range for Gelatos or just use two like you've done here

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    26. sharon gMarch 8, 2014 at 8:48 AM

      The shading with the marker was a great idea. I like the shadows...

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    27. Jean BullockMarch 8, 2014 at 8:53 AM

      Very cool. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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    28. Darlene GMarch 8, 2014 at 9:00 AM

      Very nice. I really like this.

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    29. Natasha G.P.March 8, 2014 at 9:04 AM

      The black peeking through looks good. I need to make a journal like this. Cool.

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    30. Robin B.March 8, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      Thank you for sharing this technique, I love the vintage look!

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    31. GretaMarch 8, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      I don't have a gray Big Brush, but it's going on my wishlist now! This is stunning--so love it! Have a great trip! Ireland is one of the few countries I've visited, although many years ago.

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    32. DebraMarch 8, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Beautiful. I learned a lot. I love FC products...they never disappoint.

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    33. Linda TMarch 8, 2014 at 10:34 AM

      You created a beautiful page. A great vintage look.

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    34. TSaundersMarch 8, 2014 at 10:42 AM

      Wow! That dress doesn't even look like a stamp. Thanks for the ombre detail as well.

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    35. craftymom205March 8, 2014 at 11:17 AM

      Great projec t.

      craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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    36. Sue DMarch 8, 2014 at 11:17 AM

      Awesome--I like the shading.

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    37. AnonymousMarch 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM

      I went to Ireland about 5 years ago. It was everything I imagined. I would like to return to see more parts of Ireland - have that on my bucket list. Love the page in your journal. the dress form is great.
      Thanks for sharing.

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    38. Scrappin' DivaMarch 8, 2014 at 1:27 PM

      Great page! Love the stamp!

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    39. DanaLHNMarch 8, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      It's a beautiful page. I have got to get some baby wipes! I loved what you did with the stamp. It looks awesome.

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    40. AnonymousMarch 8, 2014 at 7:04 PM

      Great work done.. Love the shadowy effect.. :)

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    41. Patricia ChalasMarch 8, 2014 at 7:19 PM

      Great page Toby.... love that stamps!!
      TFS Patricia

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    42. YolandaMarch 8, 2014 at 10:39 PM

      Love it.

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    43. SmokieBlueRoseMarch 8, 2014 at 10:53 PM

      It looks like the dress form is moving, erie but cool.

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    44. SabrinaMarch 9, 2014 at 3:12 AM

      So cool!!

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    45. LeaMarch 9, 2014 at 4:36 AM

      Tobi, I love this page! What type of journal are you using? I really like the effect you created with the pitt pen shadowing. I'll have to try that!

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    46. Asia King (aka Joanna K)March 9, 2014 at 5:05 AM

      Love your page Tobi. I am such an addict to dressforms...:)

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    47. GerrinaMarch 9, 2014 at 5:45 AM

      This looks like it is standing in front of the background so much; real artwork!

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    48. cghundleyMarch 9, 2014 at 7:26 AM

      Great to see how this
      all starts. Thanks for
      sharing.
      Carla from Utah

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    49. CarolMarch 9, 2014 at 8:54 AM

      Simply gorgeous, thanks for sharing your creative ideas!

      Carol B
      ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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    50. slbt17March 9, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      what fun ... I am itching to start a journal and this is just convincing me more.
      Sandra ltb

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    51. ConMarch 9, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      I need to learn to work with gesso. I love how you used it and the outcome of your projects. I have always wanted to learn to do exactly the type of projects you are doing! thanks, -con

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    52. JanisMarch 9, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      Wonderful! Love that shadow effect!!!
      <3 J

      jwoolbright at gmail dot com

      HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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    53. TracyM #6773March 9, 2014 at 9:07 PM

      BEAUTIFUL journal page!!!

      LOVE the techniques you have combined - WOW!!!

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    54. ReebledeaveyMarch 10, 2014 at 12:09 AM

      Wow! That shadowing with the big brush pen really made your stamp pop off the page. Love it!

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    55. Colorado CrafterMarch 10, 2014 at 1:41 AM

      I love that cool shadow effect you did with the Big Brush marker! I must try that"!!!

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    56. arlsmom aka LyndaMarch 10, 2014 at 4:31 AM

      Fabulous project!!!!

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    57. LyndalMarch 10, 2014 at 5:55 AM

      Gorgeous mixed media base page - LOVE it!

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    58. KatieMarch 10, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      Very cool, this silhouette looks awesome! Great job. Thanks for sharing.

      Katie B.

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    59. KFlahertyMarch 10, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      Nice vintage look, great for journaling.

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