Saturday 2 May 2020

Gesso Resist

Hi there friends. It's May already and the first of the month brings us to a new CAS Mix Up Challenge. Linda is our host this month and she wants to try 'GESSO RESIST'.

GESSO RESIST, SMOOSHED BACKGROUND, DIE CUTS & STAMPING

I was inspired by a video by Kim, who learnt this technique at a Tim Holtz workshop. I used a credit card to gently swipe the gesso on the card. I also used various sized caps to add the circles.  When dry, I smooshed the card in diluted distress inks and Zig Markers. I then stamped the Prima background stamp for some depth. I carefully wiped the gesso with a baby wipe when the ink was dry.
The mini tag and sentiment stamps are from Flora and Fauna and the Dragonfly die from Penny Black. 


We are thrilled to have Pooja joining us as Guest Designer this month!  

I hope you'll join us at CAS Mix Up, adding your CAS, Gesso Resist card to the gallery.  As always, there's a few video tutorials for anyone who would like to check them out.  Hope to see you in the gallery!

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-


Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)


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14 comments:

  1. Jo2 May 2020 at 07:33

    What a beautiful bright tag. This gorgeous grungy BG complements your dragonflies. Truly a beauty! xx

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  2. Becca Cruger2 May 2020 at 09:58

    Smooshing And credit cards?! Now that’s a way to create a stunning design apparently. Beautiful card!

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  3. Bonnie2 May 2020 at 10:02

    Wow! Love this technique for the background and the depth of the stamping! The whimsical dragonflies are a fun touch!

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  4. nancy littrell2 May 2020 at 14:47

    You have me so inspired to try the card swipe Gesso technique, Jenny. I LOVE your pretty tag card and color choices with the stamping. TFS the link too. Stay Safe and Creative my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  5. Loll2 May 2020 at 15:28

    This is AWESOME! I love your colourful tag with the cool design from the gesso. Great details with stamping, circles and gorgeous dragonflies. LOVE those gorgeous colours! xx

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  6. kiwimeskreations2 May 2020 at 15:51

    What a fabulous creation Jenny - loving your background!
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. Christine Alexander3 May 2020 at 07:20

    Beautiful Jenny love the randomness of the credit card swipes. Love this technique and will have to join in this month :)

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  8. Papercraft Boutique3 May 2020 at 10:33

    Gorgeous blue gesso resist tag card, Jenny! I love the wonderful and interesting sky you created for your dragonflies! The circles and stamped images add so much interest too.
    Hideko xx

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  9. Susan Joyce3 May 2020 at 23:10

    Awesome tag Jenny, love the colours and the stamped circles with the artsy dragonflies. I love your cute sentiment tag too. Your Speckled Gesso turned out very different to mine, my next card is a little like this I was a bit heavy handed on my first try.

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  10. Linda4 May 2020 at 23:37

    This looks fab Jenny. Great results from the gesso resist. I love all the different layers too xx

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  11. Linda4 May 2020 at 23:38

    Me again ..... forgot to say Thank You for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge too xx

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  12. Mac Mable11 May 2020 at 04:25

    Wonderful mixed media tag/card. The colours, the gesso effect, the stamping and the dragonflies all look fabulous x.

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  13. Robyn Oliver18 May 2020 at 15:13

    Simply gorgeous Jenny, the blues really caught my eye, lovely design, hugs and stay safe Robyn

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  14. Deepti29 May 2020 at 06:59

    Gorgeous! Lovely details. So glad you shared with us at CS Take it Make it!

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