Here's a super fun thank you card we made with the Animal Outing Bundle during my Club Classes this month. We were focusing on using different inks and ways to apply them in the classes. We used a Classic Stampin' Pad, a Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Brusho Crystal Colour, the Memento Pad, Stamping Sponges, a Stampin' Spritzer, and some Stampin' Blends on this card. I love how it turned out!
Uses Animal Outing Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Soft Suede Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Old Olive Cardstock, Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock, Brusho Crystal Colour (Moss Green and Yellow), Memento Pad, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Spritzers, Crumb Cake Dark Stampin' Blends, Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends, Color Lifter Stampin' Blends, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Silicone Craft Sheet, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Animal Friends Thinlits, Big Shot Die Brush, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, large binder clip, paper towels, and water.
Here is a link to the directions for the Animal Outing Dusty Rhino Thanks card.
Here are a few tips for working with the Brusho Crystal Colour:
- Do NOT open the lids on the containers. The powder is extremely fine and will go everywhere if you do.
- Use a push pin, thumbtack, needle, or Paper-Piercing Tool to poke two or three holes in the lids instead. Wipe the tip of the poker with a tissue between colors to prevent spreading color from one container to another.
- You may need to sharply tap the bottom of the container to get the powder to come out at first as they are very full of powder. Once some powder has come out, it should be easier to shake out more powder.
- Watercolor Paper is really the best paper to use when working with Brusho. It absorbs the water the best and allows the color to spread easily without too much warping of the paper. Shimmery White Cardstock and Whisper White or Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock work well too because they are a little thicker than normal cardstock.
- Keep paper towels or tissues handy to dab off excess water and/or to protect your work surface.
- Make sure the paper is completely dry before stamping on it or your ink may run. You can speed up the drying of the paper by using a Heat Tool.
- Use lots of strong adhesive along the edges of the cardstock or Watercolor Paper to adhere it to your project and keep the edges from curling up.
- Store the containers of Brusho in the box they came in to prevent them from tipping over. Put a piece of tape or washi tape across the holes to help keep powder from escaping and to help keep it dry.
- Be aware that the powder can stain clothing, carpeting, etc. and be careful when using it and protect your work area.
- There really is no right or wrong look with Brusho. Every project will look different depending on the technique you use for adding water, how much powder you use, etc. Just experiment and have fun!
You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.
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