This is for Robin's fun free For All Friday challenge SNOW!! There is no desert for me, not one of these dudettes is wearing a ribbon.
I have been reading about the different qualities of water colour paper and the effect that the quality has on the finished results. I have several different brands, I can't pronounce them as I don't speak Chinese, however the pictures of children finger painting on the front covers will give you a hint as to the quality LOL.
The usual Smack & Squirt technique was done - smack distress ink pads onto aluminium foil, squirt on a lot of water. I dunked the water colour paper in it first, followed by a piece of smooth white cardstock. I redunked the water colour paper, but it continued to be very light.
When both papers were dry I stamped lots of birds. Thank goodness for MISTI, I think I restamped all the images about 6 times. I always stamp as many images as there is room for on the paper - keep the left overs in my stash.
The background was done with the Smack & Squirt technique, but I also added a few drops of Izink to the background puddle. I also sprinkled some Brusho powder on the cardstock and blasted it with more water. This was all done on an A4 sheet of cardstock, so I have 2 panels to add to my stash.
The bird bodies were fussy cut and stuck onto the coloured panel. I also stamped the birds directly onto the background so I didn't have to fussy cut (amputate) their feet. The snow (Dylsuions paint) was added by using the blunt end of a paint brush.
Thank you for looking, I hope you get some time to join in. The challenge details are here.
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 GMT Views: 5037
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46806
Thu, Jan 07, 2016 @ 9:34 PM
OMGosh Susie, these birds are so adorable!! I love the different types and I love your bg (of course!!). Your snow is perfect! Believe it or not, California will not allow Dylusions paint to be shipped into it. But, I have plans in motion!
Your card is beautiful my friend!
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Thu, Jan 07, 2016 @ 9:37 PM
Luv those birdies....they have such Birdsonaility! Your backgrounds are simply, but not simple, amazing, Susie. Yep, I pretty much am your biggest fan! The way you describe your design process, makes me want to immediately rush to the studio and channel susie australia.
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Thu, Jan 07, 2016 @ 9:58 PM
Such a fun, whimsical card, Susie. Your backgrounds are always stunning, and here not only is the bg terrific, but the birds are colored so well. Great color choices, wonderful design, sensational card.
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92578
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 5:14 AM
FAB card as always, Susie. I see 5 frozen-to-the-bone birds that are now purple and one guy, who got all the seeds, is now warm and toasty. You are so explicit in describing how you create a card.....I applaud you(I just don't have the time, energy or creative writing skills you possess.)
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 5:55 AM
Oh, sis, these birds are so adorable, and you make the most gorgeous backgrounds with such beautiful colors! I love the different birds too, and I'm SO glad you didn't have to amputate their legs - heheh!! Just the sweetest, and I love how you've made it "snow" on the card. Hugs, sis, and as always, thanks for the delight of reading our description! xoxo
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74958
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 6:19 AM
Absolutely darling! I'm so glad you didn't amputate their feet. ;) The sentiment is so perfect with all these birdies. Love it!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72090
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 6:20 AM
All the comments above, Susie. Your creations are always brilliant. Like how you can take crazy birds..put them with regular birds, and they look wonderful together. Thanks for the tip about stamping the birds so the fine, fine details don't have to be cut. Fav'd