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: 5038
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Registered: April 25, 2006 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 351
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 9:05 AM
This card is amazing! I have got to try the background technique. The way you connected the birds is wonderful, they look like many different birds all huddling together to stay warm. Your GOOD!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105268
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 9:45 AM
I love your queue of birds, and I think they might be enjoying the snow, at least some of them. The bg is wonderful, and how smart to have used extra paper to have some stashed for another time. Your colors are wonderful!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7372
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 12:37 PM
This little flock of birds definitely have left it too late to fly south - and they look so upset about it. Glad to hear that there were no amputations needed. Take off now looks a little uncertain in these snowy conditions and it looks like winter has really set in. I wish them lots of luck. Very cute and funny with another wonderfully created background.
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 4:11 PM
Susie, these birdies are so darling! I totally love your colors and I ADORE your background! Well done!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40391
Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 5:29 PM
Where do I start, Susie! This is such an awesome card - amazing bg, wonderful colours and your birds are adorable and coloured beautifully, too! I just love your style and I could not even get close to trying what you do!!
------------------------------ Sue
Fan Club Member QFTD143 FS420