I made this card for today's Technique Lover's Challenge, Gesso Resist. I didn't have any Gesso and like many, I barely have two pennies to rub together, so I made my own....sort of. I thought from Lynn's description that I could mix glue with something else, like chalk,...but the only chalk I have is sidewalk chalk. Maybe I could grind up some Tums?
Well, I ended up using plain old Elmer's glue and mixed it with Shower to Shower body powder. It worked fairly well. The embossing powder wanted to stick all over, but I like the paint splattered look. I have no patience and did dry mine with a hair dryer but kept it at least a foot away from the magazine paper.
I am not a big fan of lace and pearls, but I hope the older lady I'm sending it to will be. I almost didn't upload it because it looks so 'granny'...ahem, I mean Victorian...just not my style. But I don't know...the more I look at it, the more I like it. I suppose variety is the spice of life. TFL!
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Tue, Apr 21, 2009 @ 10:40 AM
Leisa, I really like this. Very clever on the faux gesso and I love the lace. How brave you are to try this- and with great results. Your friend will love it- I do!
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