HI Friends! There’s something so relaxing about sitting down and simply playing with colour… no pressure, no overthinking, just letting the process unfold. So today I’m sharing a technique that felt exactly like that for me. I pulled out my Brusho powders, added a little water, and created one soft, watercolour-style background that turned into four beautiful cards (in otherwords, I made a one sheet wonder).
If you’ve ever tried the baby wipe technique, this will feel familiar…
….but simpler and with a beautiful watercolour look to the stamped images.
I LOVE my Brusho Powders!
If you’ve had these powders sitting in your craft room and weren’t quite sure how to use them (or perhaps they’ve been forgotten), this is such a fantastic technique to try!
Instead of sprinkling the Brusho Powders directly onto paper, I used a glass mat and added a small amount of water to each colour to create a paint-like consistency. From there, I simply tapped my stamp into the colour and pressed it onto my (8 1/2″ x 11″) basic white card stock.
The result has that soft, blended watercolour look, and it’s a little bit unexpected — which is part of the beauty of it. Oh my gosh. SO MUCH FUN!
Once I had stamped my butterflies with the Brusho, I added a bit more stamping to complete the background. All of the products I used are from Stampin’ Up!
- Cardstock: Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Azure Afternoon
- Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate
- Retired Stamp Sets: Butterfly Brilliance, Tasteful Touches, Quiet Meadow, Notes of Nature
Next, I cut the background into four equal pieces measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″, then adhered each one to a 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ card base. Add a sentiment and a few embellishments, and just like that… four cards done in no time!
That’s the magic of a one sheet wonder…
… you do the work once, and end up with multiple finished cards. Of course, a one sheet wonder can be cut in all different sizes to create multiple cards and projects such as bookmarks and gift sets!
Each card I made today has its own unique blend of colour, even though they all came from the same original piece. That’s what I love most about this technique — no two cards are ever exactly the same.
For the above card I ran the stamped panel through the “Painted Texture” embossing folder, then lightly sponged Early Espresso ink on top. A butterfly finished the card off perfectly!
I really enjoyed making today’s one sheet wonder with my brusho powders – it’s definately one of those techniques that feels calm and enjoyable from start to finish.
- It uses supplies you may already have
- There’s no pressure to be perfect
- You get multiple cards from one simple process
- It’s easy to adapt for any occasion
And perhaps most importantly… it gives you permission to just sit and create. Which I think is so very important (and muchly needed).
I hope this gives you a little inspiration to pull out what you already have and spend some time creating something beautiful.
Have a wonderful day, and HAPPY STAMPING!
📫PS: If you love getting mail, I think you’d really enjoy The Serene Post. Each month, I send out a piece of happy mail that includes a personal letter, a recipe, and thoughtfully designed paper pieces you can enjoy in your own way. It’s truly become something really special.
The May edition closes on April 25th if you’d like to join us. You can learn more about it HERE.💕
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