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Thursday 1 November 2012

Silhouette

Good morning,

Yay, I have finally managed to master my brayer! How did I do this I hear you ask?

Well, after watching a demonstration with the brilliant Barbara Gray at a recent craft show, I decided to spend some of my hard earned cash on a 'Splodge Mat'.  I then tucked it away carefully in my craft room, a little afraid to use it in case I failed again!  But boldy pushing my fear aside yesterday, I prepared all my equipment, chose my inks and had a play - finally achieving some success!

I wanted to enter the Joanna Sheen challenge this week, which is 'Silhouettes' so had a play around with a brayered background for my card.  This is what I came up with ...


I used Spun Sugar and Tumbled Glass distress inks with the brayer to make the background for both the picture and the card blank.  I over stamped the card blank with a swirly stamp and highlighted this with some pearlised chalks for a little extra interest.  The silhouette scenery stamps are mainly Clarity stamps and I added a little sprinkle of crystal glitter from the fairy (not easy to see on the photo).  A piece of black ribbon and bow, some black adhesive pearls and a stamped sentiment finish the card. 

It was very different for me not using any paper products on my card, but I must say I'm very pleased with my attempt and the 'Splodge Mat' definitely made it easier to manage the brayer - I can see my little brayer might not spend quite so much time in the cupboard now. Lol!

Enjoy your Thursday, 
Hugz, Jan xx

4 comments:

  1. wow just loving this Vee, fabbie brayered background
    hugs

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  2. This is gorgeous. Love the really soft colours and the stamping is fab. Really beautiful card.

    Thanks for joining us over at the Joanna Sheen Challenge.
    xx

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  3. This is beautiful - thanks for joining the silhouette challenge.

    Wendy -x-

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  4. This is beautiful! I love the soft colours and the contast of the silhouettes... and your brayering is fabulous!

    I came here from seeinng your card as the Daily Talent Spot at the Joanna Sheen challenge blog... and I must say your makes are just lovely! I've been scrolling through your posts and they're all so gorgeous! :)

    Ali

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