Brushed Florals

Watercolor crystals will always yield surprising results. Sometimes, I am a bit disappointed, especially if some of the colors run together to create a muddy presence. Still, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Thoughts? 

Brushed Florals

Brushed Florals Too

Brushed Florals Tre

Stamps:

   Happy & Heartfelt

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2, Scrap

   Granny Apple Green A-2, Scrap

   Daffodil Delight A-2, Scrap

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Brusho Crystal Colour:

   Gamboge

   Yellow

   Moss Green

   Brilliant Red

Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles:

   Melon Mambo

   Granny Apple Green

   Daffodil Delight

Technique:

   Punching

   CAS

Accessories:

   Washi Label Punch

   Gold Glitter Washi Tape

   Bright's Enamel Shapes

   Glitter Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

As you can see, I went a bit overboard in creating these cards. It is so easy and fun to play with watercolor crystals. I used the Brusho Crystal Colours on the first card and the Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles on the other two cards.

First, I sprinkled the DSP panel with some watercolor crystals or sprinkles.

I then spritzed the panel with water, and let the crystals or sprinkles do their thing. I did keep a paper towel close by to dab here and there. The muddy look happens when too many of the colors run together. Oops.

I let the panels dry for a bit.

Next, I stamped the sentiments on scraps of matching cardstock.

I punched them out, using the Washi Label Punch. 

Next, I adhered the dried panels onto a Basic Black matte and then onto a matching card front.

I then adhered a bit of Gold Glitter Ribbon to the card front and attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Enamel Shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Butterfly Brusho Flower

Anytime you use Brusho Crystal Colour, you will create a unique card front. Brushos are activated by water. So, the amount, number of times, and even how you apply water will have an effect on your result. Let's not forget the amount of crystals that you begin with have the most effect on your result. Here are a couple of cards I made, using Brusho Crystal Colours. What do you think? 

Butterfly Brush

Stamps:

   Beautiful Day

Paper:

   Berry Burst A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Brusho Crystal Colour:

   Prussian Blue

   Yellow

   Gamboge

Technique:

   Watercolor/Brushos

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

Here is another card I created, using Brushos:

Brusho Flower

Stamps:

   Beautiful Day

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Basic Black 4-3/4 x 3-3/4

   Watercolor 3-1/2 x 4-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Brusho Crystal Colour:

   Prussian Blue

   Yellow

   Gamboge

Technique:

   Watercolor/Brushos

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

I started with a watercolor panel. I sprinkled Brusho Colour flakes onto the watercolor panel. Sprayed water on it, and set it aside to dry.

I then stamped my image and sentiment. 

I adhered the panel to a Basic Black matte and then onto the card front.

Lastly, I added a few rhinestones and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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God is Love

I used Brusho Crystal Colour on the following four cards. Since the crystals react with water, each card is unique. The general statement on the card front will be made more personal by the sender's message expressed inside. Thoughts?

God is Love

God is Love Too

God is Love Tre

God is Love Quad

Stamps:

   Hold on to Hope

Paper:

   Basic White or Dapper Denim A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Shimmery White 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), 1-1/4 x 3-1/4

   Gold Foil 2 x 3

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Brusho Crystal Colour:

   Prussian Blue

   Yellow

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Brushos/Watercolor

Accessories:

   Cross of Hope Framelits

   Water Mister

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I sprinkled Prussian Blue Brusho Crystals on the outer edges of my Shimmery White panel and yellow in the center.

I then sprayed water on the panel, dabbing the excess with a paper towel. I added more crystals or water until I was happy with the panel. I set it off to the side to dry.

I then die cut my gold foil cross, using the Cross of Hope Framelits.

Next, I stamped and die cut the sentiment: God Is Love. I used Tuxedo Black Memento.

Once the brusho panel was dry, I adhered it to a Basic Black matte. I then adhered it to either a Basic White or Dapper Denim card front.

I added the gold foil cross using micro glue dots.

The sentiment was attached with dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Peacock For You

When you want unique watercolor, Brusho Crystal Colour guarantees it. Tap out the flakes and see where they land. Add some water, and watch them come alive. Have FUN!

Stamps:

   Perfect Peacock

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Kraft A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   VersaMark

Markers:

   Old Olive

Brushos:

   Prussion Blue

   Yellow

   Brilliant Red

Technique:

   Heat Embossing

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Black Embossing Powder

   Gold Wink of Stella

   Crystal Effects

   Black Rhinestones

   Adhesive

First, I created my background panel. I sprinkled brusho crystals on my panel. Added water and let them come alive. I continued this process, until I was happy with the result. I did use my heat tool to speed up the drying process, and some of the ink did accumulate on the sides, but all in all, I was happy.

Once the panel was dry, I stamped the peacock image using VersaMark and added Black Embossing Powder. I then heat embossed the image.

I colored the leaves with an Old Olive marker, and added some Gold Wink of Stella on the neck of the peacock.

Next, I stamped my sentiment using Tuxedo Black Memento.

I then adhered the panel to a Basic Black panel and then onto the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I added a black rhinestone for the eye, and dabbed the center of the large roses with crystal effects. I left the card to dry overnight.

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Thank You Lines

Use your watercolor powders, such as Brushos, to create this card. I followed a tutorial found on SplitCoastStampers (SCS). It is called Stamping with Watercolor Powders. Have a look and give it a try. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Lilypad Lake

   Abstract Impressions

Paper:

   Lemon Lime Twist A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Brushos

Technique:

   Watercolor Powders

   Stamparatus - Hinge Method

Accessories:

   Water Mister

   Stamparatus/MISTI

   Adhesive

I used my Stamparatus because I did not have a background stamp that would work for this technique. The stamp I chose was only about 3/4" in width. So, after I stamped it, I would bring down the panel one step. This aligned it for the next color. I think it worked well.

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Mother's Blended Bloom

Flowers help us express our feelings toward others. Whether we are expressing sorrow, pain, regret, or joy, love, and congratulations, we use flowers as a medium. Here is a beautiful bloom for Mother on Mother's Day. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Blended Bloom

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Rich Razzleberry A-2

   Irresistibly Yours DSP 5-3/8 x 1-5/8

   Watercolor 3-1/2" Sq.

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Rich Razzleberry

Markers:

   Cherry Cobbler

   Daffodil Delight

   Rich Razzleberry

Brushos:

   Various - Personal Choice

Technique:

   Watercolor (Brushos)

   Sponging

   Punching

Accessories:

   Gold Glimmer Washi Tape

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Word Window Punch

   Aqua Painter

   Sponge

   Water Mister

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I sprinkled Brusho Flakes onto the DSP. I misted it with water and let the brushos do the work. I set it aside to let it dry.

Next, I stamped my bloom and colored it using markers and blends. I fussy cut it using my paper snips.

I then stamped, punched, and sponged my sentiment.

Next, I placed the strips of Gold Glimmer Washi Tape on the card front. I used the DSP strip to measure the distance between the strips. The DSP is an odd size because it is a left-over piece that I wanted to use. 

I then adhered the DSP on top of the gold glimmer washi tape, making sure it showed on both ends. 

I added the bloom and the sentiment with dimensionals.

Lastly, I added rhinestones to the center of the bloom and the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Make Me Happy

 This card can be given to someone for Valentine's Day or just because they cause you to smile and feel joyful. Don't you agree?

Stamps:

   Happy Wishes

Paper:

   Elegant Eggplant A-2

   Watercolor 2-1/4 x 4-1/4

   Red Glitter 1/2 x 4-1/4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Markers:

   Basic Black

   Real Red

   Melon Mambo

   Old Olive

   Always Artichoke

   Elegant Eggplant

   Perfect Plum 

Brushos:

   Yellow

   Gamboge

   Brilliant Red

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Markering

   Punching

Accessories:

   White Tea Lace Doilies

   Hearts Border Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Water Spritzer

   Adhesive

I began with my watercolor background. I sprinkled on some brushos and then spritzed the panel with water. I dabbed it with a paper towel here and there. I may have added a bit more flakes along with water. I then set it aside to dry.

I then took the large happy stamp and my markers. I colored in the happy with Basic Black and used the other markers on the flowers below.

Once the watercolor panel was dry, I breathed on the stamp to re-activate the ink and then stamped my panel.

I then added the words above the happy.

I chose to add a bit of glimmer. In looking through my envelope of Red Glitter paper, I found the strip that I had used to punch out hearts. So, I decided to just place it on the bottom of the card as a border. This is why I don't like to throw away my scraps. (I also sometimes punch these pieces to create fillers for my shaker cards.)

The two panels looked a bit bland to me. So, I grabbed one of my doilies and placed it underneath. I think it is just what the card needed. I adhered the layers onto the card. 

Lastly, I added rhinestones and the other panel to the inside of the card.

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