I sprinkled some Brushos on Tim Holtz watercolor paper (my fav for this type of thing!) then spritzed. The more water there was in a section, the more blended the crystals became. Cool, huh?
I was reminded of sand at the bottom with the specks of colors and water above so went with a tropical scene. The Hero Arts die was calling my name! I colored over the fronds with a Copic to spotlight the green. I also used a Copic on gray enamel dots to create the coconuts. I was so pleased with the unexpected results. I'll definitely be coloring more enamel dots in the future.
I mounted the lot on black for a shadow effect after fluffing up the fronts and trunk with a pick. I absolutely love how this card turned out and hope you do too!
If you haven't tried Brushos, do! I loves them--loves loves loves them!
I'm entering this card in CAS Mix Up, Paper Players #304 CAS and Virginia's View #22
The Details: Lemon Yellow and Turquoise Brushos, Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper, Doodlebug Birthday Girl Sprinkles, Hero Arts Paper Layering Palm Tree die, Waffle Flower Lacy Flower Border die, Memento Tuxedo Black, My Favorite Things Polynesian Paradise, Copic YG07 and E23
LOVE those Brushos ... amazing job Toni. Turquoise is one of my favourite colours and it looks gorgeous with the yellow. The palm tree die-cut is so cool ... great colouring on the leaves and those coconuts ---awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Toni.
ReplyDeleteI love brushos too! They are fabulous for so many backgrounds. Beautiful tropical scene and great choice of a suitable sentiment! Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun tropical scene, Toni! Love that palm tree with the "coconuts"! Great sentiment too! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Those blue shades really do remind one of a tropical vacation. Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Toni! Makes me want to pack my bags and head to a beach! I'd love to see you bring this gem to Cupcakes Inspiration Challenge, where our theme is Tropical (and where I went, as seen on my blog, just a little 'overboard' with tropical! Wish I had done a few things different to fit your challenge; guess that means I have to try again *grin*). See you in the Cupcake gallery (hint, hint, nudge, nudge...)
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Yayyyyy! Thank you for sharing your artistry at Cupcake Inspirations!
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The Brushos have a fabulous effect! I love the wee scene you have created.
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING! What a fabulous effect you've achieved for your tropical card! Thanks for participating in our challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, Toni! I really need to play more with my brushes...I think it takes some practice! this is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love your brusho Palm Tree!! Awesome!! Thanks so much for joining the Cupcake Inspirations challenge!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card, love how the coconuts turned out! You know that I love the Palm Tree!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! So glad you were inspired by this week's tropical challenge at Cupcake Inspirations.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, DT Sweetie
Love your sunny card! That background is so pretty.Thanks for playing along at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteI love your background! Great card - Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
ReplyDeleteKamila DT
Love your watercolored background! So pretty! Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Inspirations!
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