We have a great-niece and a great-nephew on my husband's side of the family who graduated from high school this year, both are one of his brother's grandchildren. My husband is the oldest of eight, so it is unusual that both would be from his same brother! I wanted to make cards for both of them so that we could include a little gift of funds for them as they celebrate this happy occasion!
Before I begin any card, I check out the Splitcoaststamper challenges to see if any can give me inspiration and/or send me in a certain direction for the style of the card. One challenge led me to the thought of using stars for sure. Another gave me ideas on how I might like my Brushos to look. Another had me looking on Pinterest for possible ideas. A culmination of all these ideas and inspirations gave me great ideas my layout and design.
One thing I did know for sure was that I wanted to try out my new Brushos that my son and his wife gave me for Mother's Day! I also checked out their high school colors to see which colors of Brushos I wanted to use. Our grand-nephew's card will be Emerald Green and Golden Yellow and our grand-niece's card will be Brilliant Red and Golden Yellow. With all the mojo running around in my head, these are the cards I came up, both using one similar style. I think the recipients will be happy with their aunt's handiwork. Take a peek below!
Ingredients: Stampin' Up products: Cardstock--Basic Black; White Shimmer Embossing Paste; Stars stencil. Other: Papers--DCWV Shimmer Stack/ Gold; DCWV: The Glitter Cardstock Stack: white and black; Tim Holtz Watercolor paper. Colourcraft Brushos: Emerald Green, Yellow, and Brilliant Red. Impression Obsession Dies: DIE280-B/ Congrats; DIE-281-D/ Grad Hat/ Diploma. Eclipse Technique (modified). Chatterbox verse (inside). Size: 4-3/4" x 6".
Carlene, what beautiful graduation cards! I love how using the brushos turned out on goth panels; they are gorgeous. You had better luck that I do with brushos! Hugs, sweet lady!
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