This was an interesting journey. I wanted to try the layered gesso background which is a newer tutorial. I like it and will continue to work at it. I had pulled out this stamp set because of the IC; I LOVE this lotus pod: http://globaltable.com/product_view.php?id=112
Then I thought I'd make things worse and try to work in the CC, including the dessert of framing (I framed the smaller circle with a larger one and stamped the lotus pod around it). I think the smaller circle was made with wet watercolor paper and Distress inks. Yes, the two circles are meant to be a little off kilter and moving off the card. The horizontal strips are simply metallic thread wrapped around and then the little piece at the top left is represented by the embossing paste swirl (faint but truly there). I needed some life affirming reminders today.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 GMT Views: 879
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Jan 15, 2014 @ 3:37 PM
I love the way your gesso layers turned out and what a wonderful sentiment you chose! I may just borrow your idea of using the metallic threads too! Love the look!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Thu, Jan 16, 2014 @ 8:06 AM
{{{{{friend}}}}}, I totally got your card before I read your commentary! Are we connected or what???? I immediately recognized the stamps because I have a small version of these in clear (that I'm not sure have seen ink yet). I loved the lotus pod too and 'saw' how you had used it on the circle mat. Your gesso card has me longing for unpromised time to play with techniques...I certainly want to. I do like the subtle way you used the CC hues and I caught the 'message' and claim it also.
bea~U~tiful, Jb
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sat, Jan 18, 2014 @ 4:25 PM
This is outstanding! Your backgrounds for both the card and the sentiment are fantastic, the whole card is just awesome!
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