Less is More #417 - Theme

Hello! It's time for a new challenge over at Less Is More. This fortnight we have a theme of -

My card -

I opted for an obvious choice and attempted a bokeh effect. I seem to have a LOT of trouble when it comes to white ink. I have Stayz On Cotton White (sorry, but I really dislike this ink and how hard it is to clean) and Colour Box (Teresa Collins) Posh White (this seems VERY watery to me). Does anyone have a favourite white ink and if you do please let me know!

I feel the bokeh effect worked out okay but I just wasn't impressed with the inks and the grainy images.

I would like to enter my card over at the following challenges -

Seize the Birthday (Anything Goes), Creative Craft Cottage (CAS), Watercooler Challenges (Occasions), AAA Birthday (Dots and/or Stripes)

        

New goodies and a new technique

Hi there!

Well, I was a very excited lass today when my  BRUSHOS came in the mail. Woo hooo. I had been hoping they would come in time for me to try and create something for the challenge at ShowCASe your style. 

First, my card -

Here is the colour inspiration from ShowCASe your Style

I concentrated on just four colours - purple, blue, orange and yellow

I even got dad in on the action today - He drilled holes into the top of my brusho containers and even found some stopper doover lackeys in his tool box.

Ok, back to my card.

I have never tried the Bokeh technique before so I was quite nervous. Combining a new medium AND a new technique - am I crazy!!

I used watercolour cardstock for this one. I misted a little water over my panel and then dropped my crystals onto the paper. It was really cool watching the crystals react with the water. I misted them a little more until I had a nice combination (not that you have much control over the end result, lol).

I did end up with patches but I liked it. I didn't want to get over excited with the water :)

Once it was dry (and I did use my heat gun. I had read to let it air dry for better results but who has time for that??), I got out some OLD Hero Arts Dot stamps that I don't think I've ever used to create my Bokeh effect. 

I used a combination of Staz On White and SU White.

Now, because the Bokeh effect is so popular with photography, I had to add a little camera and some inspirational words from Whimsy Stamps.

I had a LOT of fun creating this card. I think you will be seeing a lot of Brusho creations from me. So fun!!

This will probably be my last 'live' post for a while. I have a heap scheduled as I am going on a cruise in 6 sleeps. Yes, 6 more sleeps. So, if you don't see me around for a while, that's why! :)

(Mind you, with Brushos to play with, I think I will be back before the end of the week lol)

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges -

ShowCASe your Style - Colour Challenge

Come and Get It - Make your own Background

Paper Minutes - Bokeh Technique

Stampin' Royalty - Watercolour

Thanks so much for looking xx