Why Did I Buy This? – Sponge Brayers

Episode 8 of “Why Did I Buy This?”highlighted a simple yet very versatile product: Sponge Brayers.  Brayers were designed for techniques!  You’ll see in the projects I showcased in my Facebook Live, there are a number of techniques!

Take a look at the 5 different projects I shared in the live.  For details on how these were made, be sure to tune into Episode 8 on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/inkythumbs

Each of these projects uses greetings from the Share Sunshine PDF – a fundraiser sponsored by Stampin’ Up! with 100% of the money going to organizations that support Covid-19 relief!  You can automatically download the PDF for $12 USD by clicking here.

The first project showcases the use of Sponge Brayers to create and ombre background.

The next projects shows the use of elastics to create your own background paper with the Sponge Brayer:

Next, I shared a technique called Versamark Resist.  See the subtle flowers popping out from the Flirty Flamingo layer on the right?

The next card I shared is a stepped up version of the technique Embossing Resist.  After braying the colour over the flowers, I used Stampin’ Write markers to really make the image pop:

I just love this last project!  It’s using a technique called “Joseph’s Coat.”  Be sure to watch the video to see how I did this!

I hope this inspires you to pull out your Sponge Brayer and make some projects!  If you don’t have a Sponge Brayer, you can visit my store to buy one!

Place a $60 CDN order (before shipping & tax) before May 21, 2020 and receive the Movers & Shakers class for free, including pre-cut supplies, instructional videos and of course, my undying gratitude.  Please note the Share Sunshine PDF does not apply to this offer.

Here are the supplies I used to make these cards. Click on the links below to be transferred to my online store:

Sponge Brayers [141714] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131297] $12.00
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933] $9.50	Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273] $12.00	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $12.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $12.00	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146988] $12.00	Sahara Sand 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Woven Threads Trim [149499] $11.00
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $48.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721] $22.00
Birthday Goodness Cling Stamp Set [149376] $29.00

Sponge Brayers [141714] $11.00	Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146986] $12.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $10.25
Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131202] $12.00	Pearlized Doilies [146936] $6.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $12.25

Sponge Brayers [141714] $11.00	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00
Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $10.25	2019-2021 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [150079] $20.00
Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [147157] $40.00	Noble Peacock Rhinestones [149494] $7.50	Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721] $22.00
Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121044] $12.00	Rococo Rose 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150882] $12.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25
Aqua Painters [103954] $23.00	Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English) [151457] $31.00

Sponge Brayers [141714] $11.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416] $12.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $10.25	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $12.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] $10.25
Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $12.00	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $13.50	Heart Punch Pack [151292] $46.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650] $13.25	Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146985] $12.00	For The Love Of Felt Cling Stamp Set [149507] $27.00
Seriously The Best Cling Stamp Set [151712] $26.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $10.25	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [147086] $10.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $10.25
Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad [147098] $10.25	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad [147091] $10.25	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $10.25
Sponge Daubers [133773] $7.00	Sponge Brayers [141714] $11.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $8.25	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $41.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $13.00
Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set [148626] $33.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $41.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $13.25	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $12.00