Background #5 - Gelatos and Embossing Paste

Background #5 – Gelatos and Embossing Paste

Gelatos - I bought Gelatos when they were all the rage but never used them.  However, I do believe they are still popular with those that create mixed media and also used as watercolors.  I looked for some instructions related to my 2019 Background Technique list and found https://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/design-memory-craft/2014/06/have-your-adventure-1.html

I really didn’t know what Gelatos were until I looked them up:

•  highly pigmented crayons from Faber-Castell

•  creamy smooth consistency to glide on easily over a variety of surfaces such as paper, fabric, canvas or wood. 

•  highly versatile

•  can be used for painting or smudged with a finger to create color shades and blended colors

• dissolved in warm water and used as a spray paint

• Since they are water-soluble, they can also be used with a brush to achieve attractive watercolor effects

•  superb for stamping: simply dampen the surface of the stamp, coat with one or more colors and press onto the paper

• the crayon sticks are also ideal for collage techniques and mixed

• blend easily with or without water and can be used on any porous surface

Sad to say they are made in China but distributed by a USA company.  Is anything made in America anymore?

Backgrounds is my thing for awhile as it is the #1 technique to try for 2019.  There are so many different techniques for backgrounds and I would see them and say “someday I’m going to try that”.  Well someday is here.

This card uses the pale shades of the gelatos which is normally not my style.  There are plans are in the works to also make one with bright colors.

All products Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated.

Stamps

None

Inks

Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shore

Papers

White Linen (fresh snow), Weathervane and Patterned Vellum

Accessories

Fiber-Castell Gelatos – Fig, Elderberry, Strawberry, Kiwi

Dies – Die Cuts from Lovely Lace Kit Papers and Text Die Cut from Make It Market:  Herb Garden Kit

Dreamweaver Stencils Embossing Paste and Spatula

Stencil – Lovely Lace Kit by Betsy Veldman

Gemini Die Machine, Dimensional, Score Pal

Background #4 Thinking of You

Background #4 – Thinking of You

I need to move on with a different type of background.  However, I made this background paper a few days ago and wanted to use before moving forward.    I adore the die that covers the background.

All supplies Papertrey Ink

Stamp Sets

Glorious Globes July, Glorious Globes February and Penned Elegance

Inks

Berry Sorbet (fell back in love with this color; as had not used it in almost a year), True Black and Aqua Mist

Papers

White Linen (fresh Snow) and 10 Guide Lines II Grid Sheets – white

Accessories

Dies – Bold Borders:  Arabesque and Penned Elegance

Gemini Die Machine

Connect Glue (gina k.)

Background #3 - Love

I made a craft list of techniques I would like to try in 2019.  The first one is handmade backgrounds;  this is the third one.  It combines text and images just like the challenge recently.  Since its close to Valentines Day the card is made with that theme in mind (the hearts and text). 

To make the size circle I just reversed the stamp I was using for the heart with text to make a circle (on the back of the stamp) and then turned it over to the correct side to stamp the heart with text on top of circles).

If you haven't used the Guide Lines Paper from Papertrey, it really helps line up images if the are small enough for the lightly pre-printed lines and circles.  I love it this paper.  Its also a wonderful look to put a very small image or flower in between the circles but I thought that would be too busy with the text.  However, I have made such a background and love it but haven't decided how to showcase it and make the final card.  Coming soon . . .

All products are Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated:

Stamp Sets
Simply Jane, Love Lives Here, Farmer's Market Florals (Leaves)

Inks
Weathervane, Lovely Lady, Raspberry Fizz, and Prairie Grass

Papers
10 Guide Lines II Grid Sheets - White, Lovely Lady, Weathervane, White Linen (fresh snow)

Accessories
Wink of Stella (sparkly on certain areas of frame), Simply Jane and Farmer's Market Florals Dies, 3M Mounting Foam, Gemini Machine

Love Negative Die Cut Backgrounds

Papertrey Make It Monday #349

This Monday’s challenge was called, “Negative Die Cut Backgrounds” by Ashley Newell of Papertrey Ink.  Here example had white on top, but every time I tried white card stock on the top layer, I could not see the die cut out form.  Maybe I could have glued the image down in more places than just the edges now that I think of it.

Fun challenge.  All products used are Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise stated:

Stamp Set

Say It with Style (Text)

Ink

True Black

Papers

Pure Poppy and White Linen (Fresh Snow) Cardstocks

MFT Dots & Stripes Neutral Designer Paper

Accessories

Stitched Folk Flower Stitching Die, 3M Foam Dimensional, Gemini Machine, Scan n Cut Machine