As I was struggling (and that is an understatement) to design the cards for the February class, all I kept thinking was that it would be easier for me to give birth to a 10 lb. baby then to design these cards! Yikes, I had problems. My biggest challenge was using the Brusho Crystal Colour. This is a fine powder of intense colors - new in the Occasions Catalog. I had seen some beautiful cards made with this and wanted to introduce this in my class. Ok. Rule #1 - I need to be able to use the stuff before I can make a card, let alone show others how to use it. Many, many failed attempts and I finally, came up with a card. Some things I learned about Brusho - 1) use SPARINGLY! just a few powders - just some specs on the paper 2) don't mess with it too much - 3) - it's a bit messy so steer clear of ink pads, rubber stamps and clothing - 4) tape the paper down! 5) me and water color paper don't get along.
The results can be spectacular, but they are also very unpredictable. Something I have had to learn to live with. I think Brusho and I will have a wonderful relationship in the long run - it's that short term learning curve that got to me.
Anyhow, here is my 10 lb. baby and after 3 days of intense labor I present to you:
February 2018 Card Class! - Theme is Birthdays!
Dates for class are:
Sunday, February 18th, - 1:30 - 4:30 - my home
Tuesday, February 20th - 10am - 2:00pm -
Friday, February 23rd - 10am - 2:00pm
Please let me know by Monday, February 12th if you will be attending. I got a feeling I've got a lot of paper to cut.
I wanted to show you a close up of the card using Brusho - it actually turned out quite pretty and isn't difficult to make at all - honest!
I used shimmer paper and heat embossed the butterfly on using white embossing powder. I then sprinkled on some Brusho (sparingly) - the Prussion Blue and the Yellow - then I spritzed it with a water mister. Then LEAVE IT ALONE TO DRY - as is dries, the colors continue to move and blend. I love the way the colors explode once you spray on the water. Below are the supplies that I used.
Hope you enjoyed seeing the cards for the February Class - Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Sheryl
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