At the retreat, Darnell brought along washi tape she was less than thrilled with. That was when Christine suggested covering it with white gesso. Normally, stamping and watercoloring on washi tape would not work as the colours would just slide off. Gesso primes the surface giving watercolours, or whatever medium, something to "grab" on to. Christine has an informative post explaining different ways to use gesso HERE.
After the washi tape was primed with gesso, the image was stamped with black Archival ink. Gesso muted the design on the washi tape and gave a sepia look. So I went with it and watercolored the images with brown Zig markers and a waterbrush. Next, took a Kraft A2 size piece from my stash, die cut an Antique Frame window in the centre, then dry embossed it with a Sunburst embossing folder. Heat embossed the sentiment with gold embossing powder on brown cardstock. Assembled the card onto a white card base to finish
So if you have ugly wash tape or pattern paper, don't throw it away. Gesso it! Thank you for visiting. Enjoy your day.
Challenges:
Watercooler Wednesday - #2277 Michelle's All About Occasions
AAA Birthday - Game #2 Use Water Colours
Seize the Birthday - #168 Cover the Card (twisted)
SSS Wednesday - Anything Goes
19 comments:
This is really an amazing design Trina. Looks even better in real life. Thank you so much!! I love the use of sepia on this image. It just gives it a grown-up version of a very cute image. And the sunburst dry embossed frame is just perfect done in kraft. I LOVE my card!! :) xx
Awh, what a sweet card, Trina! That Washi tape makes a great background doesn't it!
Adorable card, Trina. I lllllllove the image and the gorgeous frame. Kisses!
Trina, you are so clever, I love what you did with the washi tape, what a great idea and I bet it is even more adorable in real life! I love how you framed it also!! Heart Hugs, Colleen
Wonderful card using up some of that washi tape from the retreat! Such an adorable image, and of course, you coloured it beautifully!
What a lovely card, love the image! Awesome idea using up some of that washi tape too! Thanks for playing along with our watercolour challenge at AAA Birthday, hugs XoX – Alli C -DT
Love the image and your framing is awesome Trina, Glad you liked using gesso and washi tape :)
Trina, this card is simply adorable. Love the embossed framing that highlights this sweet image. tfs
I Love how you transformed your ugly Washi Tape into the perfect Gesso'd background for your sweet Penny Black beary best friends. Wonderful soft EB folder textured frame, Antique die cut window and heat EB sentiment too. TFS Trina. Happy Birthday, Lolly..Hugs..to you both. Nancy
Such fabulous card, Trina!!! Love the sunburst that framed the image so well an- wow!- I have never hear about this clever technique, thanks for sharing!!
Ooh I love what you have done with the ugly washi tape Trina! Such a beautiful card and thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wednesday.
Dear Tina
I read your post and still dont understand why the Washi tape (with Image) need to get stampe Image? hehe
I dont know this technique but it looks soo cuuutee
and love this frame shape and lovely dry embossing
I miss your visit dear
we were in Croatia for a holiday with kids
and I learn italian so I am less making cards
wish you always success in cardmaking bella
hugs
Monika
Every elements on your card are in harmony ! I love the beautifully colored image in a almost monochromatic way! Great tip to use Gesso on washi! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
Beautiful vintage looking card! Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.
This is so adorable. I love your coloring on this. Thank you again for joining us at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join again. Tina DT
Oh my what an incredibly adorable image. And how beautifully you in incorporated into your design. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too.
The dry embossed sun beams sure does draw your eye into that super cute image. Adorable and beautiful card x.
Oh how sweet this B-day card is, Trina! Fantastic use of the gesso primed washi tape. I love the adorable bear image in sepia tone and the sunburst dry embossing has a great effect.
Hideko
Sepia tones are wonderful, a great birthday card! Thanks for joining as at Watercooler Wednesday Challenges!
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