Project Sheet Week: Sure Do Love You With Brusho

My favorite way to use Brusho is with the Emboss Resist technique.  I like embossing in either Clear or White Embossing Powder and then watching that image emerge after washing on the Brusho color!  It's a simple way to make a really bold & stunning focal point! 

We're using Shimmery White as the wash paper for these projects, but you could use Watercolor Paper in place of that if you want. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Stamp Sure Do Love You sentiment in VersaMark ink onto 2-3/4” x 3-3/4” Shimmery White cardstock, sprinkle on Clear Embossing Powder, tap off excess. Set with the Heat Tool until glossy & smooth.
2. With a pushpin tack, pierce a hole in the lid of the Brilliant Red Brusho. No need to remove the safety seal or the cap as this will make it hard to control how much watercolor crystals you add to your project. Remove the pin and sprinkle some of the Brusho Crystals on to your paper over the embossed image. Replace pin in the hole to “cap” the Brusho for storage.
3. Lightly mist the Shimmery White cardstock with the Stampin’ Spritzer 1 or 2 times directly over the Brusho crystals. (Option: if you are using Watercolor paper you can spritz 3 times).
4. Starting in the upper left corner of the paper, use the AquaPainter to swish the color back and forth all the way down to the bottom of the paper to reveal the embossed image. For a more intense color, add more Brusho Crystals and repeat brushing with the AquaPainter.
5. Place damp paper on a scrap paper. To avoid curling, place it face down on the paper and lay something heavy on top (for example: a large clear block). Let image dry.
6. When image is dry, use Tear & Tape to attach it to the black cardstock layer. The Tear & Tape will insure the paper will stick and stay flat even if it is curling.
7. Pop up the embossed piece onto a 3” x 4” Gold Foil layer with Dimensionals. Adhere to Basic Black card base.
8. Knot Shimmer Black Ribbon, then attach the ribbon to the card with a Glue Dot.