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: 5036
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Mon, Jan 18, 2016 @ 4:25 PM
You hit one out of the park with this one! I haven't been getting notifications and had to look for your cards! Geez, this is incredible and looks like SO fun to do! The masking alone had to be cumbersome! How fun this is! Love it!
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Thu, Aug 11, 2016 @ 8:10 AM
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.
OMG...literally LOL when I read this...and I'm at work trying to discreetly look at SCS. You crack me up! This a cute card Susie...that "worried" bird is my fav of the crazy bunch.