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Some Weather Wisdom

I have been playing with Brushos water color crystals and embossing to make some fun backgrounds. I love how this one came out:


For the base, I took a mat and sprinkled on three colors of Brushos.  I then sprayed them with water and smashed my paper into the crystals.  I then let it dry and embossed the Raindrop Background with white embossing powder and Versamark. For the top panel, I used the same color mixture, but I smashed my paper into the mixture several times until it all blended and covered the paper.  I embossed the Dancing in the Rain greeting and the Umbrella images on the same panel.  Next I fussy cut the umbrella, added Stickles to make it look like it was shimmering in the rain, and then I popped it up on the corner. 

A fun card to make!

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 27, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Love this background you made. I really need to try that technique. Great idea for the umbrella and of course that sentiment is so true. I am not doing a full veggie garden this, just a couple of things in containers on the deck. I'll buy from the local farmers markets. Have a good day.

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  2. *Vicki*May 27, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    This is really stunning Nancy!! Love your results of the Brushos!! (Not tried that yet!) The glitter really makes this a wonderful addition to your background design!! :) Thanks for sharing!! HUGS

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  3. jimlynnMay 27, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous! A beautiful background and a very pretty way to showcase that sentiment. Love it!
    lynn

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  4. Anne TempleMay 27, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    What a fun background! Love how the sentiment is the focal point. Sorry I've missed so many things, but am trying to catch up. Congrats on your daughter's wedding.

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  5. DoreenMay 27, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    This is gorgeous,fab sentiment and details.xxx

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  6. TammyMay 27, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    The background is sensational! Fabulous card!

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  7. cotnobMay 28, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    A gorgeous card, you have created a beautiful back ground and your sentiment is lovely.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. Carol LMay 28, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Another fabulous artsy background is working this card to it's full potential! Love the sentiment too!

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  9. Holly AKA KopyKatJune 16, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    one of my favorite sayings, I love this!

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