Birthday Fishes

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It's been far too long since I joined in with a Just Add Ink challenge they just seem to come and go so quickly!  The current colour challenge palette sparked off an under the sea idea so this is what I've created using Brusho inks to match the colours as close as I could.



I started by masking off the top & bottom of a piece of watercolour paper then using a dry brush placed tiny amounts of alternate yellow & turquoise Brusho powders along the top edge first.  Lifting up the paper slightly and spritzing with water away from you lets the colours mix and run down.  The bottom edge was created exactly the same but spritzed more heavily with water as I wanted a more softer look.


Added a wavy die cut element across the middle cut from another similar Brusho piece and stamped three fish with Memento nautical blue ink.  Dark blue layers were added under all the die cuts for a shadow effect as well as behind the finished panel and the sentiment words were a mix from two different die sets.

I've used - A6 white card base
Unbranded wavy & "birthday" dies
First Edition modern alphabet dies "wishes"
Anita's See-D's Boys Toys fish stamp

Linking up with Just Add Ink #454..."Colour" challenge

Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. ClurMonday, 29 April, 2019

    Gorgeous card Steph. At least I can see your makes here.
    I don't think the DoCrafts website will be back any time soon. I got an email from them. Apparently they have no idea how to fix the 'Error 500' message that was occurring before Easter (which is why they took the site down). I said that the site with the error was better than no site at all but they replied that so many people had complained about that error, that they couldn't risk reinstating the site 'as was' (which is what I suggested).
    Ah well! Clare x

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  2. JanMonday, 29 April, 2019

    This is fabulous Steph! I love how you've used Brusho to represent the colours in your ocean and also how you've used water to give two different effects.So clever!! Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink this week.

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  3. ClurMonday, 29 April, 2019

    Just to let you know that despite my pessimism, DC website is, in fact, back...! Clare x

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  4. Chantell RandallMonday, 29 April, 2019

    Ohhh there are many elements of your card that I admire. I love the way you have used the swirly die card and your Brusho background is stunning. Chantell Just Add Ink

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  5. LouTuesday, 30 April, 2019

    Great to see you back Steph. I love this card. Our colours are just perfect for this fabulous underwater scene. The way you have wrangled the Brusho is just superb. Thanks for joining us this week at Just Add Ink.

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  6. KimBWednesday, 01 May, 2019

    What a fabulous way to use the Brusho's Steph - I love how flowing and atmospheric your background turned out, perfect for the colours and as a watery backdrop! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. Kim

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  7. EmmaTSaturday, 04 May, 2019

    Gorgeous card and underwater scene, love it. Emmax

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