I’m so excited to bring you to this week’s Featured Company and a returning company: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft! In today’s spotlight you’ll learn more about Faber-Castell, see a fantastic project by one of their designers and have the opportunity to win a prize package consisting of two packs of the 3 count Stamper’s Big Brush Pens in the colors of your choice.
About Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft
Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft is a leading manufacturer in high quality crafting supplies.
The 8th generation behind Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: Count Anton Wolfgang von Faber-Castell.
2011 was a milestone year for Faber-Castell USA as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Faber-Castell. We are proud of our longevity and what it represents – consistent delivery of a quality experience in all areas of business. In keeping with Lothar von Faber’s quote, “to rise to the highest rank by making the best that can be made in the whole world” Faber-Castell USA is committed to staying true to this vision of quality, tradition, and innovation now and in the future.
Product: Paper Crafter Crayons ™ are highly pigmented wax crayons that can be used on all types of crafting surfaces such as cardstock, chipboard, canvas, embossed paper and wood. The unique twist-up design also allows you to sharpen the crayons. Available in 24 brilliant colors.
Special Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Guest Designer
Mou Saha Mou won the Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame in 2007, was a member of their Dream Team in 2009 and you’ve seen her work in numerous craft publications.
She currently collaborates with 7 Gypsies, Anna Griffin, Glitz Design and October Afternoon.
Designer Project:
Hi everyone, Mou Saha here on behalf of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft. Today, I’m going to show you a few things you can do with Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (http://www.fabercastell.com/design-memory-craft/products/categories/stampers-big-brush-pens). Stamper’s Big Brush Pens come in so many beautiful colors and the best part is that they are permanent once dry meaning you can keep adding layers, water, mediums, etc. and the lightfast India ink will not bleed. Here’s a card I made with Stamper’s Big Brush pens.
Supplies:
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper’s Big Brush Pens: Light Blue 154, Cobalt Green 156, May Green 170, Chrome Green 174
Essential PITT Artist Pens: BLACK
Gelatos Designer Colors – Tropical- Snow Cone
Mix & Match Deluxe Water brush
Others: Cardstock: Recollections Flower stamps: Stampin’ Up! Background stamp: The Rubber Cafe Adhesive: Scotch 3M Scissors: Scotch 3M
Instructions: Let me walk you through the steps.
Color the card with Snow Cone Gelato. Blend with water brush. While the color is still somewhat moist, ink up the background stamp with Cobalt Green Stamper’s Big Brush pen and stamp on the card.
On a small strip of cardstock stamp the silhouette of a flower using Light Blue Stamper’s Big Brush pen .
Ink up the detail stamp with Cobalt Green Stamper’s Big Brush pen and stamp on top of the stamped silhouette image to create a second layer. Stamp as many flowers as you wish to use. Stamp leaf silhouettes with May Green Stamper’s Big Brush pen and details with Chrome Green Stamper’s Big Brush pen. Cut the flowers and leaves out with scissors and arrange them on the card as you like. Use foam tape to add dimension. Use Cobalt Green Stamper’s Big Brush pen to write the sentiment ‘hello’ at the base of the card. Write ‘there’ with a PITT Artist pen to finish.
We hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and will give Stamper’s Big Brush pens a try on your next project. We want to extend a sincere thank you to Mou Saha for her fabulous project and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft for sharing their company with us. Be sure to visit Faber-Castell to see more of their great products.
I love the look created by stamping with the Big Brush pens. thanks for the chance to win some!
Wow the effect of those brushes is stunning…love the soft blue look.
Love the color ! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Beautiful card Sstamper’s big brush pens are so easy to use and give such a beautiful effect.
Thanks for sharing about the Big Brush Pens. I am anxious to try these pens. Looks like amazing results.
that is very beautiful-i used some of these on a canvas this weekend but didn’t really know you could stamp with them… lovely!
Awesome! I can’t wait to try these pens!
Love the effects the pens gave and the card.
Wow great Card, the colors are so beautiful.
Beautiful card! I love the detail on the gorgeous flowers! Great effect from the Big Brush pens. I would love to try them out…. thanks for the chance to win some!
What a treat today!! I actually have those stamps and would love to try duplicating your beautiful card Mou Saha!! I would have never thought you could apply the ink from the Big Brush Pens directly on the stamps. I particularly love the colors you went with to design this card (design is awesome also!!). Thanks for a chance to win a set of these.
Very pretty. She
makes it look so
easy!
Carla from Utah
love the process…looks so easy to create…
I keep hearing about Gelatos but have yet to give them a try- would definitely love to at some point. These big brush pens look phenomenal too- hanks for the chance.
I love the colours you’ve chosen (big blue fan here) and the effect of the Big Brush pens on stamps. Gorgeous! Thank you for the opportunity to win some
Oh My ! How Pretty!! I have not tried these Big Brush pens yet but love how Mou uses them! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Your card is beautiful. You make it look so easy! I’d love to win some of the pens! I just tried the gelatos a few weeks ago and they are so fun.
Love the card! These pens look like fun. Hope to try them with gelato someday.
Beautiful card . I love the color . The blues are so pretty . Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
Beautiful!
love the color!!!!!!!
thanks for sharing this with us
and thanks so much for the chance to win!
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Something new for me! Can’t wait to give them a try. Love the colors and the basic idea.
Thanks for showing this project. I recently bought these pens and did not know how to use effectively. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love your website – lots of info and peaks. Thanks for the chance – I’ve used a couple of these markers and absolutely love them. Have planned on getting more, but just haven’t splurged so far.
Thanks.
I love the beautiful colors of Gelatos! This card is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your technique.
DebbieK
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Wow, fantastic email today! I love those colors and how they glide on almost anything! I would love to win some too! Thank you for the chance and for the intreoduction to Faber Castell Design company!
thanks for the deets on how to get the look on this card. I like the sounds of stamping onto the wet background which i really have not tired. you got great results using the big bush pen…
love the card.. and love all those big brush pens!
Love that beautiful card. I would love to try some of these pens out. Gorgeous color!
What an amazing and beautiful card. Love the colors that were used. Thank you for sharing and now I need to go to the store and get some Stampers Big Brush Pens.
thanks for sharing these are def on my wish list. very beautiful
Beautiful project. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love how Mou Saha used the Faber Castell Big Brush pens on the front of her card!! Thanks for the chance to win some!
I love all Faber Castel products & would love to try these. I especially love the Gelatos. And I’m going to try the polychromos pencils as soon as time allows. Thanks for the chance to win.
This card is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I love this card!!!
I’ve just discovered Faber-Castill gelatos and love them! Created a canvas piece but haven’t tried a card yet.
Would love to win the package. Thanks so much!
Nice technique. Thanks for the tutorial & the chance to winsome Faber Castel products.
I have nearly all of their gelatos. Some pens to match would be fabulous. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful project! I love the gelatos – so smooth and creamy and would love to try some of the other Faber Castel products!
Wow, the results are gorgeous! Less messy than a stamp pad, too. They would be fun to try. Thanks for the chance to win them and try them.
I love the look of these Faber big brush pens. I would love to try some out!
I’ve never tried gelatos or big brush pens…but from what I can see they do a great job…must buy some of those but I sure would love to win some!!!Thank you for the chance to win…
Denise Trottier
Beautiful card–love the blues and greens.
Just recently started using the Gelatos and would love to try the Big Brush Pens with them! Beautiful card and technique.
Beautiful card. I’ve not used the big brush pens but definitely need to give them a try.
VERY pretty card – thanks for the detailed instructions featuring this new-to-me product!
Have some of these and have not tried them. Thanks for the instructions! Love pens, markers, and Faber Castell products.
These are the most beautiful colors ever! I can’t wait to try the Big Brush pens…
Lovely card. can’t wait to try this technique.
I absolutely love the beautiful card. I am delighted with the Faber-Castell products that I own and I have the beautiful Stampin Up set.. You did such an incredible job and the colors are fabulous. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
I absolutely love these gelato colors and what can be done with them. I have had significant difficulty finding this product! Where can I get them?
I always loved roses but with these pencils they are stunning.
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing the technique. I have enjoyed seeing your work each month in the Creating Keepsakes mag. Your very talented.
Hi Mou, I love the techniques you used and the blue colouring, your card is beautiful. I have always loved Faber- Castell pencils and have used them for years and I would love to try the Big Brush pencils. Thanks for the chance to win.
Rene from OZ xo
These markers have been on my wish list for quite some time! I got to play with them at a local store and feel in love! They are amazing. Great tutorial!
Hi, The card is beautiful! I got some Gelatos and I really like them! But of course I need more and I would like to try the Big-brush-pens.
Wow! What an amazing result using these Brush pens. This is the first time I have seen them put to use. I love it. Mou Saha, your card is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the tutorial and thank you PCL for the chance at winning the Brush pens.
Wow, what a fab card, love your pens … thanks for the chance to win 🙂
love Mou Saha’s work and tutes! mahalo for sharing.
I love them. I saw them on a Simon Says card and they showed how to use them. I would soooooo love to try these. Your card and flowers are gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing and for the opportunity to win.
I really enjoyed the background on Faber-Castell being an 8th-generation company. That’s staying power! This card is gorgeous. I like the idea of the brush pens and would love to give them a try.
I love the blue color and the way it looks on the flower. Also I have some Pitt pens that I have not been using and need to do something with.
I like the look of this project – so if I win I will be making this one and experiment with other colors as well.
thanks
Deb T
I’ve really enjoyed the F-C products I’ve tried and this makes me eager to try these!
Heard of these brush pens & seeing them in use is a WOW. Love seeing all the new products on your blog. I can’t wait to try some of these new & exciting products,
I love the products from this company. I would love to have a set of these pens.
I love Faber-Castell products! This is a gorgeous project. These pens look like they would be fun to work with.
So interesting to read about Faber Castell! I love those Gelatos. Thanks for the chance to win!
Mou’s card is so gorgeous and she makes it look so simple to create! The color combination on all the layers is stunning. Thanks for a chance to win some of your Stamper’s Big Brush Pens. They look amazing.
What a beautiful effect these pens have. I love to try anything new. I’m dreaming in techno color now.
What a wonderful technique. I would love to try this. The stamped text makes a great background for the flowers.
I didn;t know India ink was used in stamping! I haven’t heard of it in many years. I love how Mou used it!
Great medium. Would like to be a lucky winner.
Great use of the Faber-Castell pens for background and focal image! Mou, beautiful card! TFS
I love it when you introduce me to a product that I am not familiar with. Thank you for that and for a chance to win such a great prize!
This is beautiful! Thanks for the how-to.
I can’t imagine being able to handwrite a “hello” so beautifully. Maybe Mou should design some stamps showcasing her beautiful writing?
Mou’s design is beautiful and I LOVE the colors. Definitely a project I’ll be using as inspiration for a future card.
Love your card and colors you used. These pens look like they would be fun to use. Thanks for sharing.
I’m a huge FC fan, their products are so much fun to work with! Thanks for the chance to win!
I recently saw the Faber-Castell in my local craft store and was curious as to how they would work on cards. It was terrific to see the pens in use on the card designed by the featured artist. Now, for sure, I will be purchasing several. Thank you.
This is a gorgeous card!! Love the background!
What a pretty card! Love the technique and look achieved with the pens.
Oh, I love my Faber Castell Big Brush Pens and I love Mou’s card. It is so pretty. The flowers are very cool and I can’t wait to try layering some flower stamped images. Thank you for the wonderful tip. I would also love to add some of these wonderful pens to my collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
What gorgeous stamping! I LOVE the big brush pens!! I’m working on adding to my collection. They are so much fun and the colors are so vibrant! They blend so easily it’s easy to look like an expert!
Stunning project! I would love to try these.
Just Love the bold colors of Faber-Castell products!! So fun to work with!
mou has given a wonderful sample using the Faber-Castell brushes…. such a great creative artwork presentation. thanks for sharing the deets on this one.
ava
Beautiful project, made with excellent products!