Whilst browsing around the internet recently I was reminded of a technique that I haven't used for several years. So today's project features a background which starts with masking tape.
- Cover greyboard with masking tape, then cover with white gesso.
- Add several colours of acrylic or chalk paint, drying each colour before adding the next.
- Stencil the leaves from the ColorBox Tropical Art Screen and stamp a selection of cages from As Free as a Bird and A Little Bird Told Me using white gesso and paint. Add shading with a charcoal pencil to finish.
Just playing with colour and creating backgrounds can be so theraputic. It doesn't have to be paint,
you could try the acrylic block technique or sponge over several Distress ink colours onto heavyweight cardstock or a canvas. Build up a selection of a variety of backgrounds and then you have a ready made backdrop for your next exciting project.
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you could try the acrylic block technique or sponge over several Distress ink colours onto heavyweight cardstock or a canvas. Build up a selection of a variety of backgrounds and then you have a ready made backdrop for your next exciting project.
Thank you for visiting us today, please keep dropping by to see what other inspiring creations the Design Team girls have in store for you.
This is lovely Lesley, your background technique is so interesting and I love the colours you have chosen, they are beautiful. I am definitely going to try this technique out myself, as it creates a fabulous effect. Love the white stamping over the top, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteIt is a technique with a dreamy result; beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Lesley. I love the colours you have chosen, so vibrant. This is a great technique and a really smashing soft image. Elaine x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Lesley, I love the hot vibrant colours you've used for it.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
This is gorgeous. I love all the colors in the background and how pretty it makes the stamped images.
ReplyDeleteLove this Lesley, great technique, colors and structure! xxMiranda
ReplyDeleteThis looks great - bet it's even more fabulous 'in the flesh' when you can see all the textures.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous background Lesley with that beautiful mix of colours and the stencilled fern shaded with the charcoal pencil really shows off the pretty birdcages. x
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty.
ReplyDeletea wonderful make Lesley - very arty - love it xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours and images, Kate x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Lesley. Must make time to try this technique.
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Lesley Xx
Ooh I love backgrounds! This looks fun too, but then again, I have 2 (children's sized) shoeboxes full of backgrounds allready as I enjoy making them so much. I should start making CAS styled cards more. Not meaning Clean And Simple, but Colourfull And Simple, my backgrounds + a silhouette stamp, a sentiment and be done with it...
ReplyDeleteDebbie / Daqa