As we all know metallics are really hot right now, they are SO perfect for fall! So while I was testing out this set of Gelatos® from Faber-Castell I whipped up some more 3" x 4" pocket card backgrounds.

On Chipboard

On canvas

On patterned paper

On textured cardstock with a stenciled gesso

On black textured cardstock

On cold-press water color paper; stamp by: Jamie Dougherty

I can't wait to add more doodles, ephemera, and embellishments to them to finish them up!

To see all of what is included in the Metallics set check out this video:

Disclosure: Erin is a paid consultant for Faber-Castell and has received  products from them to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely her own and based on her use of the products.

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As a mixed media artist there are very few projects I do that don't have some Gelatos® on them!  I just love them. They are so rich and creamy that they blend really well with or without water so it's a great way to add translucent color to your work.

Done on cardstock and gesso

Lately I've been really into making my own pocket cards for scrapbooking...here's a peek into some backgrounds I made with the Bright set of Gelatos onto 3"x 4" cards.  Keep in mind, these are just the backgrounds I can still add doodles, paint, ephemera, and other embellishments to them.  

Done on patterned paper with embossed stamping

Done on patterned paper

Done on textured cardstock with a stencil and sprays of Gelatos + water

I think this might be my favorite Gelatos set!  I'm all about bright colors and these ones are great to use individually and to mix!

 Check out what's included in this set and ideas on materials you can use it on in this video:

Disclosure: Erin is a paid consultant for Faber-Castell and has received  products from them to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely her own and based on her use of the products.

This post contains affiliate links. If you buy from these links it won't cost you a penny more but Erin will make a little bit of money (not enough for a pony). 

There are so many reasons why I love this piece created by Satchel & Sage for Uncommon Goods, one of my favorite places to get wall art! They have such an eclectic mix of art using all different mediums...like this one that is screenprinted wood:

Seriously cute, right?! I love the positive message of surrounding yourself with love, and if there is one place I want love to flourish is our home.

Ever since I hung it up I can't stop looking at it as I pass it by. It not only reminds me of all the fun I had screen printing on wood way back when, but it is just so me! I love the natural look of the wood and the clean design of the art...it really just makes our house feel even more a part of our home. See more items for your home HERE.

Now Uncommon Good carries a whole lot more then just art. It's also a great place to shop for those hard to shop for people. You know, the ones how have everything, or are just plain picky. If I didn't love the scent of this candle so much I'd give it to one of my fellow book lovers with a gift card for a new book! 

Speaking of gift giving, stay tuned because I am going to be whipping up some handmade gifts this Christmas! Let's be friends on social media so you can get a sneak peek at what I'm up to before I even blog about it! 

Uncommon Goods was nice enough to send me some products to spice up my home this fall, so thank you to them for that. But, truth be told, I've loved Uncommon Goods for home decor and gift giving long before they showed my home or online home any love. They endeavor to feature unique designs and handcrafted gifts created in harmony with the environment and without harm to animals or people. They run all of their operations out of the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal, including their warehouse where the lowest-paid seasonal worker starts at 50% above the minimum wage. They make it their mission to support and provide a platform for artists and designers; in fact, half of what they sell is made by hand. Most of the products they carry are created right here in the USA, and about one-third of their entire collection incorporates recycled and/or upcycled materials. At the core of our company is a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual and the belief that it is their responsibility to use our business to impact the world in a positive way.  -It's no wonder I love them.  :)

Disclosure: Erin  has received  products from Uncommon Goods to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely her own and based on her use of the products.