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Thursday, September 1, 2022

CAS Mix Up Stencil Gesso Challenge

Time for the CAS Mix Up September Stencil Gesso Challenge hosted by the very
talented, Hilary (fiddling about).  You are going to be inspired by our awesome
 Design Team and our very talented Guest Designer Sue (Cards by Q)


Hilary's Message and links to Gesso Stencil Techniques!

Hilary's Message
Gesso is primarily a surface primer that gives a uniform surface and is often used in mixed media projects, but in reality it can be much more than that. This month we would love to see you use gesso on your card along with your stencils. I have included some 
video links below to help inspire you.

Video Tutorials:
Creative Ways to Use Gesso by Tiffany Sorlario (7:04)
Distress Oxide Gesso Resist with a Twist by Gerry van der Velden (11:35)
Gesso Resist by Kim Schofield (6:11)
Gesso Resist Background by Eileen Godwin (31:02)
Lavinia Stamps and A Gesso Resist by Eileen Godwin (first 12 minutes)

           I used stenciling, Gesso, stamping, die cutting and heat embossing. 

I was inspired to use Gesso with a stencil by watching the 
 by Eileen Godwin (first 12 minutes)!  Such a fun and easy technique:-)

I attached my Altenew "Watercolor Stripes Stencil" with Masking Tape over
Fabriano 140# Watercolor Cold Press Paper.

Added a little Golden's Gesso white acrylic paint onto my glass mat.
Then used TH sponge to add a thin amount of the Gesso thru the stencil,
 using Eileen's technique.  That gave me thin smooth stripes.
Dries quickly.  Removed stencil.  Wash immediately in warm soapy water.

Replaced stencil and used Altenew Mini Blending brushes to sponge on
 Distress Oxide Inks: Squeezed Lemonade, Picked 
Raspberry, and Tumbled Glass. Let Dry and removed stencil.
Then used a slightly damp paper towel to wipe off DOX on the Gesso stripes.

Then die cut background with Spellbinders Square Hemstitch Die.

Placed background in MISTI and stamped STAMPlorations French Marigold Large 
image with Versafine Black ink and heat embossed with SSS Clear EB Powder. 
Popped up with craft foam onto SU Basic White card base.

Next die cut Rectangle Hemstitch for the STAMPlorations stamped and 
heat embossed "Heartfelt Thanks" and attached with Connect Glue 
to card base and Done!

I loved the shine on the heat embossed flower and sentiment and the pretty
soft pastel colors for the backgrounds. 
Thank you Hilary for a fun and easy CAS Mix Up Gesso Challenge.
I look forward to using Gesso more often:-) 

Love and Hugs,

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations French Marigold Large (available in Digi stamp also) and Heartfelt Thanks.
Paper: Fabriano 140# Cold Press.  SU Basic White 110#.
Inks: DOX inks: Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, and Tumbled Glass. Versamark Fine Black.
Accessories: Altenew Mini Blending Brushes. Tim Holtz sponge. Altenew Watercolor Stripes Stencil. Golden's White Gesso Acrylic paint.  Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangle Dies. SSS Clear Embossing Powder.  Heat Tool. White Craft Foam..Amazon.


16 comments:

  1. Wow, gorgeous card, Nancy! I love the subtle striped BG you created with the gesso and oxide inks! You've inspired me to try the technique! I just need to get some gesso and then I can play! I enjoyed the video, also! Sue N

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    1. I can't wait to see what you create, my friend. I am LOVING the technique:-) Hugs..

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  2. What a fab background for your gorgeous Marigold Nancy! Love it.

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  3. Nancy this is so fabulous! Besides splatters, I haven't used gesso for much of anything!
    =]

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    1. Me either...this challenge changes all that....I am loving using Gesso for Emboss Resist:-) Hope you get to play too, my friend. Hugs...Nancy

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  4. I like the look of this technique and those soft white stripes and beautiful colors. Your card is simply yummy! It makes me think of sherbet.

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  5. You made a gorgeous plaid using gesso, Nancy.

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  6. Love this soft, pastel background, Nancy! A perfect way to show off this beautiful flower! Wonderful inspiration, my friend!

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  7. Fabulous gesso striped background, Nancy! The black outline of the French Marigold pops beautifully against the soft pastel background. The matching sentiment strip is a really nice touch too. I'll take out my gesso and watch the tutorial videos this weekend! Thanks for your inspiration, my friend! Hugs.. Hideko

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  8. I love this so much! The colours are so pretty and the perfect background for your stamped rose!

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  9. Beautiful design with your striped rainbow of colours over your gesso stenciling, Nancy. I love the softness of the colours with your gorgeous outline flower stamp. xx

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  10. beautiful candy stripe effect with the gesso. Love the card ♥

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  11. What a lovely background you created with your gesso and inks Nancy! xx

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  12. such an amazing background you created here! I have to check out this technique!

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  13. What a lovely background you created with the striped stencil, Nancy! Just love the colors and that black outline flower atop! Thanks for the inspiration at CAS Mix Up!!

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy