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SAILBOATS ON A BRUSHO LAKE

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I   stared and stared at the background on the original version of this card on Pinterest (Vicki-Joyful Crafts) before I took a stab at recreating it. To me, it was an optical illusion.  My first guess was totally off base - pretty much a disaster.  My second guess was correct.  Here is the recipe. Measurements Whisper White Thick - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2 Pacific Point - 2 pieces - 4 x 5-1/4 Watercolor paper - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 Shimmery White - enough to die cut as many sailboats as you want and label for greeting Basic Instructions Spritz Watercolor paper with water and sprinkle Brusho - mostly Prussian Blue with a little Yellow, until background is to your liking - spritz more water if you need to.  Let air dry or use low setting on heat tool . With wavy Thinlit from Lakeside dies, horizontally center on dry Watercolor paper and cut several times. Be sure to leave a small border to hold it together .  Use Precision Plate and run through Big Shot several times, even t
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