Saturday, May 07, 2016

Playing more with Brushos


Hi everyone.  Today I'm having more fun with my Brushos ... and using one of my new stencils from STAMPlorations.  I just received my latest order with ten ... yep, TEN new stencils to play with. :)

I simply placed my stencil over top of a piece of mixed media paper, sprinkled lemon brushos mostly in the center areas of the roses, and then brilliant over the rest of the areas of the roses.  Spritzed with water and then removed the stencil and blotted up the excess water with paper towel.  I love how the colours flowed and the softness once blotted with paper towel.  I stamped my sentiment and framed the card front in black.

Easy, peasy card ... and another example of CAS Mixed Media card (stenciling, brushos, die-cut, stamping).

Thanks for coming by ... and Happy Mother's Day!







Stamps:  The Big, the bold and the happy (Winnie & Walter)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb card stock); Mixed Media card front (Strathmore 400 series); Black card front
Ink:  Black (Memento); Brushos (Lemon, Brilliant Red)
Accessories & Tools:  Old Rose Prints stencil (ARTplorations / STAMPlorations), water mister, paper towel, Rectangle Nestability (Spellbinders)


24 comments:

Barb Ghig said...

This card turned out beautifully, and it sounds so easy! I love your choice of colors, too! Another gorgeous card, Loll! I know you're going to enjoy all those fabulous new stencils :)

Betty said...

wonderful lovely card Loll - those flowers are the same colors as the roses i rec'd today from my son for mother's day - happy mother's day to you too!

Bonnie said...

What beautiful roses, Loll! Love those Brusho colors and I agree that the blotting gives a softer color. I love it!

HJ said...

Roses are my favorite and it sounds so easy to make this beautiful card. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm looking forward to seeing the other stencils you got.

TK said...

This is beautiful, Loll! Great colors, and wonderful to do through a stencil! You are ENTICING me to buy watercolor powders! I just love how bright they are!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Turned out fabulous!!

Shirl said...

Fabulous. I need to get me some stencils! Thanks for the "deets"

Happy Mother's Day to you, Loll!
Shirl

Irish Cherokee said...

Excellent technique. Sounds easy. Looks great. Have to try it.

Hugs and blessings
Jim

Nstiz said...

Thanks for sharing this wonderful technique, Loll! I definitely will be doing this one! Love the fast and easy ones!

Susan said...

Beautiful - so striking against the black! Can't wait to see all your new stencils!

Aileen said...

Stunning, love this rose stencil and your black frame. Perfectly beautiful

Pamellia said...

WOW Loll, this is so stunning! I love how each flower has a beautiful and random blend of colours, what an amazing effect! So pretty! happy weekend :)

Susanne Vargas said...

So beautiful! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the other 9 stencils!

Canonbury creations said...

Gorgeous card Loll and sounds an easy technique. I'm a brusho virgin and waiting for the craft retreat to try them out!
Val x

Mac Mable said...

Another great idea and technique for me to try as I love Brusho's! Fabulous effect and loving how you've framed the art with the black border/frame x

SueB said...

I'm lovin' how the black text pops from the muted background; thanx for the inspiration!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

LOVE how those pretty colours just pop out of that black frame Loll, you manage such beautiful things with those Brushos! Have a great week! Hazel xx
My Card Attic

MaryH said...

So VERY pretty. Perfect stencil to do this with. The black mod font hello looks so nice with this one, especially encased in the black frame. TFS & Happy Mom's Day.

Linda said...

This is gorgeous .... and so striking against the black. Have fun with your new stencils .... can't wait to see the rest of the designs. xx

nancy littrell said...

Stunning Brushos watercolored stenciled roses Loll. I love your colors and how your black framing makes your roses pop! TFS my friend.

Hugs, Nancy

Maura said...

Such a great watercolor look, Loll, and I love the bold, black frame!

Brenda said...

Oh my this is just beautiful Loll!! I love that stencil and yes, they do have a lot of stencils that are on my wish list. lol Glad you got 10 of them, can't wait to see what all you do with them. Hugs, Brenda

Debbie said...

You make the most beautiful cards, Loll. The black frame is PERFECT to showcase your flowers.

Donna said...

So nice to read how much fun you have playing, Loll... and it's all in the name of broadening your skill base.
Beautiful card :)