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Saturday 2 May 2015

One of a Kind

Welcome to the weekend!
 So nice to have some extra time to play.

This morning at Splitcoast, we are being inspired by the Novica site with an added tribute to our Moms.  
My mom was such an amazing person.  She lived sharing her kindness, laughed as she treasured those precious moments with family and friends and loved deeply.  She was my best friend and I miss her so much everyday.
I chose these earrings as my inspiration.  They are so unique and beautiful, just like my mom; made from orchid petals.


To create my card, I placed a stencil from Prima along the side of my 90lb watercolour paper and applied some Gesso over that.  When dry, I sprinkled on some Brusho in blue and purple and then sprayed with water.  Brushos are a crystal paint medium that are activated by adding water.
I love how the colours emerged leaving a wonderful design behind as the Gesso acted as a resist.
I stamped the sentiment from Rubbernecker onto a piece of black cardstock with Versamark, then embossed it with white.

 I am adding my card to these challenges:

Little Red Wagon- 'B'ELIEVE IT
(blue of course)

Simon Says Wed.- ANYTHING GOES

Addicted to Stamps- MAKE YOUR MARK

Stamps and Stencils- ANYTHING GOES

Sister Act- ANYTHING GOES

 
Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.  
Have a great weekend.

Supplies:  stamp- Rubbernecker/ Brusho/ stencil-Prima/ Gesso/ mini mister/ wh embossing powder/ Versamark ink

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20 comments:

  1. Becca-expressions2 May 2015 at 08:43

    Gorgeous!

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  2. Verna Angerhofer2 May 2015 at 10:25

    Beautiful color combination and a beautiful card too!

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  3. Unknown2 May 2015 at 10:32

    Love the effect you created with the Gesso and Brushos. Karen x

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  4. Petti2 May 2015 at 10:47

    Lovely card!

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  5. Dotty Jo2 May 2015 at 11:44

    Your card is fabulous, Jo x

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  6. Craftychris2 May 2015 at 12:51

    Stunning! xxx

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  7. Sally H2 May 2015 at 17:36

    Wow, Karen! What a stunning card! I've not seen gesso and brushos before. I am definitely going to try this!

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  8. Barb Ghig2 May 2015 at 17:48

    Absolutely gorgeous water coloring, Karen! I love the rich colors...Stunning card! So sorry you no longer have your mom...I'll bet she would have loved this card!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at ATSM!

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  9. Lisa Lara2 May 2015 at 18:59

    you make the most exquisite designs Karen. Wow, look at that amazing background. WhooHoo.

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  10. Marie-Louise2 May 2015 at 19:03

    Beautiful card Karen.

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  11. Davi2 May 2015 at 20:30

    Wow Karen you created a stunning background, looks like an explosion of blossoms :) Sorry you dont have your mom to share with Karen but Im sure she would be so proud of this card and all your creations!!

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  12. JanR2 May 2015 at 21:06

    Gorgeous, Karen! The colours are lovely. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

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  13. Shona Chambers2 May 2015 at 23:41

    What a spectacular effect!! This is incredible and just love the colours you used and the contrast of the black sentiment tag. Always so happy to see you at ATSM!!

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  14. Kylie4 May 2015 at 00:26

    Amazing effect and wonderful technique. I really need to try using the gesso with the stencil and then the brushos. Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx

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  15. Loll4 May 2015 at 20:26

    Really cool effect with the w/c paper, gesso and brushos. xx

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  16. Bobby5 May 2015 at 16:26

    You are so proficient with these techniques, Karen. This is lovely.

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  17. Bonnie5 May 2015 at 19:13

    Wow, this is a gorgeous technique! So far I haven't even mastered the Brushos!

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  18. Teresa Kline5 May 2015 at 21:07

    hello Karen...wow...amazing color and design! so glad you played along with Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  19. Ruth10 May 2015 at 04:22

    What a fabulous background, just such a beautiful card, thanks so much for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Ruth x

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  20. wienerhoneymooners13 May 2015 at 09:18

    So inspiring!!

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