Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Playing With Bisters

Oh, my! I purchased a fun new thing to work with and I spent the afternoon making a background with the Bisters which is a type of water based powder which when lightly sprinkled on card stock and spritzed with water makes a fabulous background.

Here is my first card I made with the Bisters. First I did the background which I will show you as well later but first I want you to see what a great scene card I made from it. I used the stamp image from I Brake for Stamps. Oh, and I purchased the Bisters there as well, so now you know where you can find them.


I used bleach to take color away and also used Gina K. Designs inks for the stamping of the scene and for the sponging of more color. Another thing I used was a white gel pen to add highlights to the crashing ocean waves and also for the night sky as this is supposed to be a early evening scene when the sun is just about down and the darkness is starting to envelope the earth.

Below is what I started out with.  I thought it a workable background but I had to figure out what type of scene I could use with it. I think the light house image worked wonderfully and I am very happy with how it turned out.


I have often said I love to get inky and this sure was fun. Also to learn more on how to use the Bisters there is a video at I Brake for Stamps in the area where the Bisters are featured. Even though I could not understand the language I did still learn how to use them. What is required is a paint brush, paper, and a bottle to spritz water with. I used the heavy base weight white card stock from Gina K. Designs. Later you can use other items to complete your card.

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed making the card. And, may the rest of your week go well too. I am so happy I found time to play again.

God bless,
Verna


13 comments:

Fenny said...

What a wonderful card you made Verna, it's great and the colors are beautiful.

hugs, fenny

I Brake For Stamps said...

Verna, oh my!!!! This is absolutely fabulous!!! I just love it

Kathy Krug said...

Fabulous card, Verna. Don't you love it when a plan comes together?

Candy's Creations Blog said...

Amazing design. So pretty!

Carolyn said...

Gorgeous card. I heard 'Bisters' for the first time today and had no idea what they were. I'm so happy I visited your blog.

Sharyn Polesel said...

This is fabulous! It looks like a stormy day, but I love it! Great colors and texture!

Unknown said...

Wow, really cool Verna. I've never heard of this Blisters powder. Thanks for telling us about it and showing us the beautiful card you made and the other card on the next post. Love them!

Barbara said...

Never heard of "blisters" not like this anyway. Lol this is quite fabulous and I love how you nestled the light house in to the BG that you created. A beautiful card.

Joyce Erb said...

LOVE it! WOW, you are so creative

Peanut said...

Oh my! That is just awesome, Verna. The bg is perfect for for the lighthouse.
hugs, Asha

Unknown said...

Verna, you have joined the ranks of professional. Wow! Your cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing. Love, Joyce

Unknown said...

I just received my Bisters from I Brake for Stamps.......I have never used them before but they remind me of spray inks but more concentrated so a little goes a long way. Am presently searching youtube to really get the techniques!! can't wait to start using them. Your card is spectacular!!!

Daria said...

Fabulous card! I love it. Thank you for describing how you made it.

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