Hello Everyone,
Today I thought I would talk about the Sponge Brayer. There are so many tips and tricks that I want to share with you on this fun little tool. So let’s get started.
You can purchase this tool for $8 at my store plus tax and shipping. In purchasing this tool you will receive two handles and four sponges. Click on the image to visit my store.
This versatile tool from Stampin’ Up! allows you to create colorful backgrounds as well beautiful landscapes. This is the perfect tool for every occasion because you can create custom decorated paper!
This tool is easily washable as you can rinse out the sponges in the sink, after letting them dry you can continue to use them with a new color.
Tips and Tricks when using Your Sponge Brayer
This card showcases the technique known as Versamark Resist! For this technique you stamp your images using Versamark onto Glossy White Card stock. Rolling your sponge brayer in one direction on the ink pad, then roll your brayer across your glossy cardstock until it is completely covered. A tip when creating a card using this technique is that you apply even pressure when sponging your card so that one piece of your card is not darker than you intended. A trick I learned in doing this card is that you want to start off by applying a little bit of color because you can always add color but you can not take it away.
This fun fall card showcases another fun technique using the sponge brayer. When crafting this card I sponged the Glossy White Card stock first before stamping my image. Tips for this card include inking up your background stamp first and then place your piece of colored cardstock on top of the stamp so that you can line up the image to where you want it to be.
Tips to achieve this look include using the sponge brayer in two different ink pad colors to create an ombre look. For this card I used Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana to create the look. Another tip for this technique is after you have sponged the cardstock quickly wipe the embossing buddy over it so that when you emboss the little pieces of embossing only stick to the versamark.
You can even use the sponge brayer to create multiple landscapes. My favorite trick is using the Layering Circle Framelits to create a ripple effect on the water. By cutting out circles on post it notes you can use the different sized circles to create the smaller and larger ripples.
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Fun…I’ve never used the sponge brayer before. I will have to add it to my wish list. Your example cards are beautiful.
Thank you so much we sure do enjoy making them.