Saturday 1 November 2014

Katzelkraft Challenge - Gesso

It's the first of the month which means it is time for our next challenge with Katzelkraft and this time around our challenge is to use Gesso.
I used Gesso in the background of my card applying it through Tim Holtz layering stencil, applying Gesso through the stencil with a piece of Cut 'n' Dry Foam. I also applied Gesso around the edges of my cards. I love the combination of the Gesso set against the kraft card.
I stamped the Christmas Tree from the Rois Mages KTZ61 stamp set onto white card with Potting Soil Archival Ink and then applied Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges. I then matted the stamped piece onto a piece of card again coloured with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
I added further stars using the layering stencil and a touch of background stamping. I also used Tim Holtz on the edge die to add stars down one side which were coloured with Vintage Photo Distress Ink adding touches of background stamping to the background. I also spritzed the background and the stars with Biscotti Perfect Pearls to add a touch of shimmer.
To complete my design I applied Gesso through Tim Holtz Christmas stencil to add the CHRISTMAS wording to the bottom of my card. I also included a rusty star with added Remnant Rub for a further layer of interest.

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5 comments:

hazel said...

A fabulous card Tracy - great design and I love the gesso on the kraft card.
xxx Hazel.

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous card Tracy! Love the neutral tones and how you carried the star theme throughout the entire card! Great use of the Gesso too! hugs :)

Redanne said...

Wow Tracy, this is fabulous! I love, love that tree, the stars look amazing, I love the colour, the design - everything about it! Anne xx

Anonymous said...

This card is rustic meets elegant! A beautiful combination and I couldn't agree more, I always think that Gesso looks so lovely paired with Kraft.
Wishes
Lynne

Nikki K said...

Absolutely fab Tracy, love the colours and layout, and the gesso round the edges just softens it so much. xx