Today, I’m sharing an artsy card where I used white gesso for the first time. It was my friend Jocelyn Olson who recommended it and I’m glad I finally tried it. I used a flat brush to paint the gesso on the edges of the black card base and was amazed at how quickly it dried. I’ve had the gesso in my stash for a long time and never used it. Now, I think I might be using it a lot! 😉
I created a die cut background using the wider of the two Foliage 2 Dies and then die cut a bunch of the alternate leaf, poking them out through the negative panel. The mint and woodgrain patterned papers are from Amy Tangerine’s Rise & Shine 6×6 paper pad.
The cute sentiment from Many Thanks nestled perfectly between the leaves. I used Clay and Dark Calico mist to create splatter in two corners and added some sparkling clear sequins.
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What a beautiful effect you've created by having the leaves nestle into the negatives – this card is just gorgeous!
Oh this is beautiful, Emily!! Love the leaves!
If I could have a whole collection of just leaf dies, I'd be thrilled, Emily. [wait… I think I do have quite a few!!] This is so pretty – and I adore the sentiment! Is the gesso white? It surely reads grey or pale blue on the black cardstock – stunning card!
=] Michele
Gorgeous!!!
Wow, this is pretty! It's hard to believe you haven't used your gesso till now! The way the leaves peek out of the negative die cuts is stunning.
Gorgeous card! Love what you did with that die set!♥
White gesso rocks and so does this card! Love the fantastic dimension!