For my card, I employed a little gesso resist technique, which is something I've been showcasing in some videos over the past few weeks. For this card I actually used gesso as an ink for the stamps. I used stamp 'n press foam to load the gesso onto the stamp and then stamped directly onto a piece of manila. Once the gesso was dry, I put some Distress Stain on my craft sheet and ran the manila through the stain. The gesso resists the stain! Love that! (You can see the entire technique here) I then added the fun arrow, which you can bend because it's acrylic (love that!) and plane. A piece of embossed cardstock and the sentiment were the finishing touches!
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This wonderful set designed by Dina Kowal is perfect for those who love to travel, but also for encouraging distant loved ones and missionaries. The different elements work nicely with the main image to create a variety or styles and the sentiments are beautiful and inspiring. It also coordinates very nicely with Dina's Vintage Postcard set.
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Stamp
set includes 4 images and 8 sentiments
- Set
measures approximately 4" x 6"
- The
map image measures approximately 3 5/8" x 2"
- Designed
by Dina Kowal
- Stamp
set is $15
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The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th. The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, May 20th.
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My goodness this is gorgeous! I haven't seen anything with gesso before that I liked, but this card is BEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteTricia
This is lovely especially stamping the plane onto the world map!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great effect you've achieved with the gesso technique! Love this CAS design, Kim. I will be back to watch your tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Kim!! I will be checking that technique late :)
ReplyDeleteWow - wow - wow! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThis resist technique is beautiful! It really adds depth and interest to an otherwise simple card! And I love the little bit of embossed cardstock showing behind the main panel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool technique! I definitely need to try this, the effect is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool card! I like your technique, cool effect, and that you popped the image and the embossed background on the base.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Kim. Love the gesso and the colors. The textures look amazing! I also like the arrow!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! This is totally frame-worthy! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique and I like the texture.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this! I will have to try this technique!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! I'll have to check out the Gesso video when I have a little more time...
ReplyDeleteI love the textures to your card and the colors! So beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fantastic, Kim! I feel like I am looking at an Olde World map. I have often wondered if and how I could stamp with gesso, and now you have made it a reality! I loved your demo of this gesso resist techique. I just need to try it! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCan't stop looking at your card - I love the map image in negative, the texture of the gesso, and isn't the bendy arrow fun?! The black stamping really pops, and that quote... it's really so true, especially in one of my favorite fonts. Thanks for making my stamps look so GOOD! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! Your card is amazing. I'm off to check out the gesso resist post.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for the great job you did with this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
ReplyDeleteLove your gesso resist technique...stunning :-)
Donna Jones
Fantastic card! Love the embossed layer and how you added the airplane to the map. Love the sentiments in this set! TFS God bless!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card. Love the distress look. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the resist technique. The colors are wonderful.
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