Play date with Faber Castell and Unity...

Hello my fabulous friends!

Have you been having a blast with the Unity & Faber Castell Hop? I hope so! So much awesomeness!

We've got some ADORABLE new Angiegirl stamps at Unity…along with some great deals! Don't forget to do some shopping this weekend after the hop. :)

I ADORE this cut bird! It's a freebe for those who are members of the KOTM club. How stickin' awesome is that?!?   The sentiment is from Warmth and Winter Wishes.

I used Gelatos and a water brush to color them… by mixing the colors just a few colors, you can get a lot of depth and variations. Super fun!

I stamped an extra bird and fussy cut it… I then attached it to the card using foam tape for some fun dimension.

Another fabulous thing to do with Gelatos is stamping… Simply scribble the Gelatos directly not a stamp, mist with a little water, then stamp. I used Moments in Bloom  Now, of course I needed some matching ribbon, so I tried one of my favorite tricks. Guess what? It worked!

Gelato Crinkle Ribbon

Step 1: Scribble various Gelatos onto 100% rayon seam binding (this can be found with sewing stuff)

Step 2: Spritz with water and scrunch up in a ball

Step 3: Allow to dry, or hit it with a heat tool… 
You end up with a beautifully variegated  crinkle ribbon!


Well, that's it for me! If you haven't stopped by the Faber Castell blog, make sure you do! So much fabulous talent! Seriously! (plus, they have a prize up for grabs too!)

Thanks Faber Castell for teaming up with us! You guys are awesome!

 Don't forget to leave a comment on all the blogs...You have until 9-21 to comment and have a chance at this amazing prize!  Good luck!

Enjoy!
~Kassi

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  2. Two gorgeous creations,thanks for the inspiration.xxx

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  3. So cute. So cute. Lovely indeed. Tks for showing.

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  4. great projects - I have been wondering if you could color fabric, ribbon with the gelatos - now I know thanks for the tip

    Barb Housner

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  5. Have to try that technique on ribbon! Thanks

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  6. I feel like I need one of the little birds mufflers.
    Great tip on coloring the ribbon.
    thanks for sharing a fun project.

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  7. The little birds are to cute. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing, Johanne Lacombe

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  8. Wow! That matching ribbon idea was brilliant and it turned out so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. no... gelatos on ribbon? I didn't know, seriously

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  10. Different way using the gelatos, awesome.

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  11. this is nice!! love the stamping with gelato!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  12. Adorable card and great way to personalize ribbon!

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  13. just love the effect of those Gelatos!

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  14. So pretty - love the ribbon colored with the gelato.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  15. Super cute card. Thanks for all the details and techniques. I will have to try the gelatos on the seam binding.

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  16. Really neat techniques! I am really learning so much this whole week! :)

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  17. The crinkle ribbon is gorgeous and will...of course...perfectly match the card!

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  18. Your cards are awesome and seriously...that technique for seam binding is sheer genius! Love it!
    Beth
    Beth's Beauties

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  19. how cute are those penguins.. so fun and love how you died the ribbon.. love it

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  20. It's awesome how you made your own color ribbon. Thanks for sharing again today.

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  21. I so love that you used this bird stamp...I just received mine this week and knew I would have to use. Both your cards are wonderful.

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  22. What a great idea for the ribbon! I will try it. Love your owl card too. He's adorable.

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  23. Both cards are wonderful. The bird card is soooo CUTE!

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  24. Look at that ribbon!! I wasn't aware we could color it! This is one technique I will be using for sure!! Using the gelato on the stamp and misting it gives it a nice look and texture!

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  25. very cute card, I love the stacked penguins, very neat idea!!

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  26. Love how you used the Gelatos on all your projects.

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  27. Love your CAS little bird trio. Those gelatos worked brilliantly with the ribbon. Great tips

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  28. Very cute birds! Love the variation of color you got on the ribbon!

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  29. How cool that you can make matching ribbon? I think gelatos are something I need to try! And I love the effects you got on the flowers and the penguins!

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  30. The bird stamp is adorable. After seeing what you did with the ribbon, I am convinced I need some Gelatos!

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  31. So creative, really love the cute birds! Thanks for the tip on the seam binding! ~kim

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  32. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!

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  33. Love this - never thought of using the gelatos on ribbon....

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  34. Love your cards- the birds are really cuter and who doesn't love flowers?

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  35. Wonderful coloring. Love those little birds

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  36. Fantastic cards! I love the sweet little birds!

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  37. Love that cute penguin! And the floral card is just lovely!

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  38. Your little birdies are just adorable. I love that gorgeous ribbon. Thank you for sharing this great technique.

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  39. love the cute birds!
    dundas645@aol.com

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  40. Oh my this is BEAUTIFUL. Love that you made your own matching ribbon, too. Thank so much for sharing!
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsbyDragonfly.blogspot

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  41. Love how you used it to color your ribbons! Great idea!

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  42. WOW! Love the seam binding technique! Can't wait to get my hands on some of these Faber-Castell products & try all these great ideas!

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  43. Beautiful! I haven't stamped with gelatos. Will give it a try.

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  44. Your first card is so adorable and sweet! Second card is so lovely! Thanks for sharing how to make your own crinkle ribbon!

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  45. Great projects! And I love your ribbon tip!

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  46. FABULOUS cards!!!
    LOVE the SUPER CUTE birds & pretty colors - I've not used my Gelatos to color images before, I want to try now!!!
    LOVE your BEAUTIFUL flowers and SCRUMPTIOUS ribbon - two MORE techniques I NEED to try!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and crinkly & colorful tutorial too :)

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