This is my first attempt at using the brayer, together with the Big and Juicy Foliage ink pad. My very first go, ended up as the backing layer, The second real go did not turn out too badly, having sat and watched Barbara Gray for 2 hours this morning. Then I had to find a suitable stamp to use this background on. I had intended to use one of my Pilkington countryside scenes, but I could not find them to begin with - not surprising as I am working in what amounts to a corridor while my craft room is redecorated. I did come across this stamp, which was at the top of the pile as it was a new one, and it seemed to fit the bill nicely. The result was trimmed and mounted on another of the silk cards, also trimmed and mounted on the previously created backing layer. As usual, I now have to make a suitable envelope to fit the trimmed down cardstock - I never work to the size I have. It may not be a complicated card, but then I am only following Barbara Gray, who did say that if you need to produce a lot of cards in a hurry, this is the style to choose (I wish I were half as good as she is). I do need a lot of cards in a hurry this month and next month, so I think my brayering technique will get a lot of practice.
