I recently added to my collection of Brushos, and several of them seemed to be earth tones, so they seemed to be an ideal starting place for this challenge. I used several colours, and stamped over the result using Versafine ink. The result was two pieces of backing card for six by six inch cards.
The predominant colours on this piece were browns and dark greens, but the overall effect was a little darker than I had been hoping for. To counter that, I added things that would 'brighten' the overall effect. The main image (from Creative Stamper magazine) was stamped using a Kaleidacolor ink pad (cappuccino), and I stamped it on to some woven-patterned paper. The ribbon has been in my box for ages and I'm really not sure where it came from!
The predominant colours in this part were more the dark green and red, and again, I wanted to lift the overall effect. The image was stamped using an Indigo Blue stamp, and coloured with Promarkers. The lace is some of the 'stick on' variety that I got in Tiger (at least that's what it was called when I bought it!)
Stamps used in the background are from Poppy Stamps, Crafter's companion, and an issue of Creative Stamper magazine.
I do hope you can join us this time.
4 comments:
Both cards are beautiful. I must admit that I'm not keen on using Brushos - I've had the full set since they first came out but rarely use them. Maybe I should make larger holes in the lids so that I get slightly more colour out when I shake. Hazel x
Thanks, Hazel. I decided not to put a hole in the tubs. I just dip a dry paintbrush in and sprinkle from that. You can get quite a lot of variation depending on brush size.
I don't know what Brushos are! These cards are gorgeous!
Hugs,
Chriss
Both cards are fabulous! I've not heard of Brushos. Is that a UK product? Love the top image the most with the butterfly.
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