Jen Matott here to share a layout that I created using PITT® Artist Pens in black.  I love these pens more than any other!  The small tip is perfect for doodling and drawing with precise lines and then the wider tips for filling in areas.  I thought I'd share with you my doodling on a current layout!

I started with an outline of butterflies using various stencils or die cuts. The large butterfly was divided up symmetrically into sections.  Then I added a different pattern drawn freehand into each area.This process is theraputic to me... it allows me to relax and just let my mind flow onto the page.

I also wrote my journaling around the top of the large butterfly.  It reads: "Step into the light and let the truth shine out of the darkness".   I also outlined the other paper butterflies when I adhered them on the page to create some depth.

The PITT® Artist Pens are perfect for adding original details to your pages or projects!  I love adding patterns and doodles to pages in my journals as well as layouts! 

I don't sketch it ahead of time or use pencil first, though you could if you wanted, but rather draw directly onto the page.  If  I make a "mistake" I just create a different pattern to incorporate it into the design.  There are no right or wrong ways to doodle!  Just enjoy the process!

Is there anything better than two companies combining their amazing products? Today we have a joint venture by Prima Marketing and Faber-Castell! Not only do our products work perfectly together, but they provide wonderful platforms for inspiration and creativity!

We challenged our talented design teams to create projects combining products just for YOU! Hopefully they will get your creativity going too. 

 We've also included a chance to win some of our products. Hop around to our talented design team blogs and leave a comment on each of their blogs. Once you are done, come back to our blog and let us know your favorite technique. We will pick a random winner on May 30th!

Ready for the fun to start?

Ready, set, GO!

Canvas Banners are sooo fun because you can experiment with a whole bunch of different techniques a different one on each banner!

Try some of these fun techniques I created on my banner!

Happy Creating, Colleen

DREAMS

D- Make a spray mist with your gelato color. Spray a mist of color over a stencil as a background. Add your decorative elements.

R- Adhere a color copy photo, match the background color of your photo with gelato colors, make & color 3-d paper elements to attach.

E- Cut apart scrapbook papers create a collage with depth. Highlight areas with gesso and a paintbrush, sprinkle glitter over wet gesso.

A- Transfer a color copy with gel medium by painting gel medium onto the canvas & color copy, place it face down onto the canvas, let dry, then rub the paper off  with wet fingers. Color with gelatos, decorate.

M- Tint background scrapbook papers to match a color copy for a unified look, decorate.

Blog Links for Prima:

• Prima Marketing Blog: www.prima.typepad.com/prima
• Sharon Laakkonen:   http://sharonlaakkonen.blogspot.com/ 
• Heidi Kelley:  http://seesterk.blogspot.com/
• Marie-Nicolas ALLIOT http://ma-ni.creation.over-blog.com 
• Maiko Kosugi http://maimaipiano.blogspot.jp/
• Stacey Young: www.staceyeyoung.blogspot.com
• Emeline Seet : scrapvilla.blogspot.com
• Leslie Ashe:  www.leslieashe.blogspot.com
• Jamie Dougherty:  http://www.jaylynnscraps.com
• Anna-Marie Mondro: http://annamarie-mondro.blogspot.com/
• Anna-Maria Wolniak :  http://annamariawolniak.wordpress.com/
• Anna Dabrowska: http://tworzysko.blogspot.com
• Cari Fennell: http://meandmymaryjanes.blogspot.com/

Blog Links for Faber-Castell:

• Faber-Castell: http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/   YOU ARE HERE
• Jill Foster:  http://stampinginspiredby.blogspot.com/
• Jennifer Matott:  http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/
• Rita Barakat:  http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/
• Mou Saha:  http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
• Tiffany Johnson:  http://iheartartblog.com/

Is there anything better than two companies combining their amazing products? Today we have a joint venture by Prima Marketing and Faber-Castell! Not only do our products work perfectly together, but they provide wonderful platforms for inspiration and creativity!

We challenged our talented design teams to create projects combining products just for YOU! Hopefully they will get your creativity going too. 

 We've also included a chance to win some of our products. Hop around to our talented design team blogs and leave a comment on each of their blogs. Once you are done, come back to our blog and let us know your favorite technique. We will pick a random winner on the Prima blog May 30th! Faber Castell will also have a prize so make sure you go to their blog for details on how to win! 

Ready for the fun to start?

Ready, set, GO!

Canvas Banners are sooo fun because you can experiment with a whole bunch of different techniques a different one on each banner!

Try some of these fun techniques I created on my banner!

Happy Creating, Colleen

DREAMS

D- Make a spray mist with your gelato color. Spray a mist of color over a stencil as a background. Add your decorative elements.

R- Adhere a color copy photo, match the background color of your photo with gelato colors, make & color 3-d paper elements to attach.

E- Cut apart scrapbook papers create a collage with depth. Highlight areas with gesso and a paintbrush, sprinkle glitter over wet gesso.

A- Transfer a color copy with gel medium by painting gel medium onto the canvas & color copy, place it face down onto the canvas, let dry, then rub the paper off  with wet fingers. Color with gelatos, decorate.

M- Tint background scrapbook papers to match a color copy for a unified look, decorate.

Blog Links for Prima:

• Prima Marketing Blog: www.prima.typepad.com/prima
• Sharon Laakkonen:   http://sharonlaakkonen.blogspot.com/ 
• Heidi Kelley:  http://seesterk.blogspot.com/
• Marie-Nicolas ALLIOT http://ma-ni.creation.over-blog.com 
• Maiko Kosugi http://maimaipiano.blogspot.jp/
• Stacey Young: www.staceyeyoung.blogspot.com
• Emeline Seet : scrapvilla.blogspot.com
• Leslie Ashe:  www.leslieashe.blogspot.com
• Jamie Dougherty:  http://www.jaylynnscraps.com
• Anna-Marie Mondro: http://annamarie-mondro.blogspot.com/
• Anna-Maria Wolniak :  http://annamariawolniak.wordpress.com/
• Anna Dabrowska: http://tworzysko.blogspot.com
• Cari Fennell: http://meandmymaryjanes.blogspot.com/

Blog Links for Faber-Castell:

• Faber-Castell: http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/   YOU ARE HERE
• Jill Foster:  http://stampinginspiredby.blogspot.com/
• Jennifer Matott:  http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/
• Rita Barakat:  http://letsembellish.blogspot.com/
• Mou Saha:  http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
• Tiffany Johnson:  http://iheartartblog.com/

In Honor of National Scrapbook Day we are posing the question "What has Scrapbooking brought to your life?"  Of course scrapbooking is a great way to preserve treasured memories, but what else has it brought to your life?  Is it favorite hobby that brings you closer with friends?  A stressreliever?  Tell us what scrapbooking has brought to your life on our Facebook Page.  We'll pick the most liked comment and you'll get to pick your prize!  The winner will pick a Design Memory Craft prize pack valued at $50.  While you are there, be sure to take a look at the projects and layouts our fans have posted!

*Please have your comments posted by 5/11/12.

Hey bloggers Rita Barakat here!

Hi, Jill here, sharing a trio of cards created by simply stamping a large background stamp and coloring with PITT® Artist Pens and Stamper's Big Brush Pens.  Next, die cut these backgrounds using Spellbinders Nestabilities and adhere to your card!  All stamps by Penny Black.