Hi everyone. Welcome to the start of the September CAS Mix Up Challenge. This month is hosted by the talented Hilary (fiddling about). She would like us to use Gesso through a Stencil for our CAS cards this month.
I used a dark blue card stock (sorry, not sure of the colour). I added my Leafy stencil (Gentle Leaves Slimline - The Crafter's Workshop) over top and using a sponge dauber, dapped on a light coating of gesso through the stencil. I removed the stencil and washed it right away ... gesso is not very easy to clean up if it dries. I then left the stenciled gesso piece to dry completely.
I placed my stencil back over top and sponged the leaves and stem using two colours of acrylic paint, using sponge daubers. I stamped a sentiment (Garden Greetings - Simon Says Stamp) in matching white pigment ink before heat embossing with white embossing powder. To finish, I used my white Posca pen to outline the leaves and stems before mounting my card front onto my card base.
Close-up ...
Edited to add: I'm sending this to the Color Hues Challenge #48 (Navy & Lime) where they are celebrating their 2nd birthday! Congrats to the team!
Thanks to my sweet friend, Marcia for letting me know about the challenges!
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Stamps: Garden Greetings (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Navy card stock (unknown)Ink: White Pigment Ink (Hero Arts)
Accessories: White Gesso (Golden), Gentle Leaves Slimline Stencil (The Crafter's Workshp), sponge daubers, Green acrylic paint (DecoArt), white embossing powder, heat tool, white Posca Pen
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Stenciling with Gesso
Just lovely Loll. x
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty leaves, Loll - thanks for the video link too! I enjoyed that video and another one that came afterward (different topic...). Thanks for the inspiration for CAS Mix-up; maybe I'll get over there this month.
ReplyDeleteWell now, there's a good idea for using gesso. I've never used it but have been curious. Love these leaves and the card base is a very rich blue to go with them. There's always something new to try!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great, Loll! What a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteYour pastel green leaves are beautiful with the dark blue cardstock in the background, Loll! I haven't tried Gesso yet, but you've inspired me with this really pretty design ~ Gorgeous card, as always! xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Loll - love the soft green over the stunning blue background card - the white outlines really make the leafy branch stand out
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
AWESOME card Loll! I just knocked my bottle of gesso down the other day reaching for something else...do you think it was a sign I needed to get it out and use it?! Haha!! Anyway, your card is just lovely and the bright green shows up so beautifully against the navy...LOVE it! You should enter this card in the color hues challenge...navy & lime green. Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love this leafy stencil and the lime and navy color scheme, Lolly! This is a great way to get color on a darker background! Thanks for sharing this technique!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really strong look with the navy base card and the gessoed leaves with the added lime green...so zesty and pretty Loll, and I love the way you have defined the edges of the leaves with a white Posca pen and finished with a coordinating white sentiment. x
ReplyDeleteOMG..Love your stenciling with Gesso leaves, Lolly. What an awesome technique to use on colored cardstock. TFS your detailed description...definitely a Gesso Technique I would like to try. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteLovely card Loll. I've had a little pot of Gesso for ages but rarely use it.... I'll have to check to see it has dried up. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use gesso with stencils! Lovely card, so clean and simple.
ReplyDeletegorgeous Loll and such a great technique ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another great way of using gesso, Loll! I never thought of the use. The light green leaves look so fresh on the dark blue card base, especially with the white outlines! Such a beautiful CAS birthday card!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Your leaves look lovely over the bright blue card Loll! A fun technique with gesso! xx
ReplyDeleteVery classy and you've used my favourite colours! I must try this technique:)
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so late visiting this month. I am now back from my trip and trying to catch up. I love how you have achieved such clean colour by using the white gesso over the blue cardstock and am intrigued to see you used acrylic pain. very good idea and it has worked a treat. I love it xx
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I pulled out my Gesso. Need to give this challenge a try. Your card is just lovely and a great addition to out gallery in Color Hues! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMust admit I thought gesso was just for priming canvases so this is a new one for me, it works really well though on that lush blue background. Thanks for joining in at Color Hues too. :)
ReplyDeleteThe effect of the colour on the gesso against that gorgeous blue backdrop is simply stunning. Like you I was at a bit of a loss as to the possibilities of using gesso! I know more now!
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
This turned out really well and I have used gesso before but it's been quite a while. Lovely card, Loll! Always happy to see your work at both my challenges CH and STB! Take care!
ReplyDeleteThe green pops against that gorgeous blue Loll, never thought of stencilling with gesso, sounds like a fun technique, Cathy x (thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday too).
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant. I love the colored leaves on the navy cardstock! I will have to try this-thanks for the explanation.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful contrast for this lovely card dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm back to vaccination in preparation for fall.
Hope you and the mister are doing fine. Think you often xxx