Hello, Crafty Peeps!
It is so good to feel well enough to craft again, even though it only an hour or so each day. I am still working with background creation and the use of bold sentiment stamps. On this project, I am using another Tammy Tutterow sentiment.
JOY!
I always forget that stamping on resist projects can be challenging. I probably could have stamped the sentiment several more times to get a bolder impression but I was hoping the clear embossing would intensify the color to my satisfaction. Alas, it is okay but not ideal. This was a fun technique to learn.
I started by making random scribbles on my panel with the Art Crayons. I used a sponge to blend the colors. Next, I used a stencil and gesso. I need to thin out my gesso. I did not get the full impression of my stencil but a nice section shows through in the lower right-hand corner. I applied gesso in a random fashion. After this has dried, I came in with darker crayon color and scribbled it randomly just as I did with the first layer. I used a baby wipe to spread the color so that I can see the stencil design (gesso resist.) I used a piece of tissue paper to wipe the area of the panel where I used the baby wipe. I added a little more of the dark color in one or two random spots and use the baby wipe again to blend it out.
Once I was satisfied with my background, I used my Bira Stamping Platform to add the sentiment. I rummaged through my stash and found a small piece of green ribbon and some green and aqua flowers. I added these to the panel along with a few sequins. I stamped a simple image on the inside of the card and added a thin washi strip across the top.
Once I was satisfied with my background, I used my Bira Stamping Platform to add the sentiment. I rummaged through my stash and found a small piece of green ribbon and some green and aqua flowers. I added these to the panel along with a few sequins. I stamped a simple image on the inside of the card and added a thin washi strip across the top.
I hope this week will be one in which I can do more crafting and less resting! I have yet to use any of the items in the "Dollar Tree" haul that "The Hubster" presented to me.
Thanks for stopping by!
HUGZ
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