I first sponged lightly with gesso over the Lovely Leaves stencil (Wendy Vecchi). It dries really quickly so I could sponge lightly with my brushes over top with Autumn colours (Distress inks: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple). Once I finished sponging, I let the inks dry a bit before using a damp paper towel to wipe the colour off the gesso stenciling to reveal a dreamy, etheral looking background. This is an Eileen Godwin technique (seen in this video). I love her work and using her techniques on my cards. :)
Close-up ...
I hope you'll check out the reminder post on the challenge blog to see the wonderful gesso CAS cards by our Designers. Then come play along. There's still over a week before the challenge closes. Hope to see you in the gallery! :)
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Stamps: Enjoy Gift - retired (Stampendous)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalate, Ripe Persimmon, Candied Apple, Rusty Hinge (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Gesso (Golden), sponge, Lovely Leaves stencil (Wendy Vecchi), sponge brushes, clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up September Reminder - Gesso
Beautiful Dreamy Gesso leaves and then sponging the background over your leaves, Lolly. Love your heat embossed sentiment too. TFS the close up..it showed off the shine on your sentiment and the dreamy Gesso leaves wonderfully:-) This has been such a fun challenge by Hilary:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe softness you achieved with that technique is just gorgeous. I have really enjoyed working out how gesso can be used on cards. It really is very versatile as demonstrated by everyones examples xx
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty, Loll. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteLovely soft colours - a perfect subtle background for the great sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove the ethereal leaves and the Autumn colors, Lolly! A beautiful card and wonderful sentiment, my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity and that wonderful sentiment! Lovely card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful soft colours ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Loll. The colour is stunning! xx
ReplyDeleteI think this has an etherial feel and is beautiful Loll.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
What a lovely blend of color, Loll. The leaves almost look like skeletons in their softness.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll! I love the soft golden glow from your colors, and the stenciled gesso branch looks so pretty against the warm background! Awesome sentiment too! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSo softly colored in the light yellow Loll - with the gessoed stem standing out off the color - Love the sentiment in the Rusty hinge color and clear embossed so it shines! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Loll! I love the leaves and rich surrounding color! The sentiment is one we all need to remember! Sue N
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and yes, like many have said, quite etherial. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and technique. Love the creamy softness.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll. the background you've created is so pretty. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, those lovely warm colors, and the embossed sentiment looks fantastic as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blend of fall colors, Loll! Love the soft gesso leaves against the warm, ethereal-look background. The shiny sentiment is wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
So pretty, Loll. Love the super soft vibe of this card.
ReplyDeleteI seem to have missed a couple of your posts Loll and these gessoed leaves lightly coloured look so pretty against the yellow and orange background and the sentiment is lovely..a really pretty card. x
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