Thursday 3 March 2011

March Classes - the technique project

Hello Everyone

Each month one of the three projects I teach at my classes features a stamping technique. This month we are going to play with the brayer and the lovely Glossy White Cardstock that has appeared in the UK catalogue this year. I am really pleased to be able to teach this technique, because it works SO much better on the glossy cardstock.

I like to give some choice, so this month the ladies can choose from the two different designs, although the colour scheme will be the same. Here is the first option...


To make this card I brayered the card with several inks from Sahara Sand to Not Quite Navy to create the gradient. As my upline Amanda says, "don't be afraid of the Brayer", just ink it up will and go for it and you will be delighted with the results you can achieve.

The first choice uses the stamp set Hopeful Thoughts, the second option was made with Just Believe. Here is the panel I made as the example.




Sometimes I make a further example to show the ladies some other ideas of what they can create using the technique I am teaching and this month I did two. Here is a sneak peak - pop back here in a couple of days to see them in full.



11 comments:

  1. Hi....your cards are beautiful and soothing. I love how you did the coloring on the top card from light to dark. Very nice and calming colors.

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  2. they're lovely, especially the pink one! Really effective.

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  3. Such beautiful cards, Elizabeth! I think I need to stop avoiding my brayer and give this techniqu a try. I really like how you created gorgeous scenes with 2 different sets. I think I see some Melon Mambo in that tiny sneeky peek...you know I will be back to check that out! :)

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  4. Your cards are beautiful, need to get my brayer back out. Love all the different cards and colors.

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  5. Ohhhhhhh so beautiful! What a lovely brayer technique - I have yet to master this one, lol ... such a stunning set of cards - gorgeous work!

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  6. Stunning work Elizabeth, I especially love the silhouette flowers.

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  7. Beautiful scenes, Elizabeth! I think both of them are great. What a fun technique to show at your class.

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  8. U have done wonders with your favorite stamps..... U use them a lot & seeing your projects & I have developed a kinda love for them.... U totally justify their being.... Hugs)))

    Ash...
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  9. I would be CASE ing them in near future.... :)

    Thanks a ton for spreading cheers!!!!

    Ash...
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  10. Awesome Elizabeth! I love using the brayer & the colors you suggested are ones I haven't tried yet so thanks!! I hope you have fun teaching this class....tfs!!!!

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