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Friday, 10 February 2017

Little Card/Tag

Masks is the current challenge over at PaperArtsy this time, so I have made a card/tag thingy for a friend.

I was inspired to make this after reading the post by Gabrielle Price, I just loved how the background was created, and the masking techniques.

 My background started life as a layer of Fresco Chalk Paint in Inky Pool. Depth was added by mixing with white gesso.

A bit more white gesso...

My masks are Washi Tape, the lamp comes from Urban Snapshots Arched Apertures USAA2..

Keeping with the blue theme, I used Infusions in Royal Blood and some matt gel medium..

Like this technique.. Just scuffed up the edges and glued onto some black card. Wordage is also from the same stamp set. 

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17 comments:

  1. Anneke10 February 2017 at 06:03

    Great idea to use tape, lovely card!

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  2. Hazel Agnew10 February 2017 at 07:15

    I agree, you have achieved great depth in your background Bryan. Love the mysterious quality to this piece! Sort of foggy Victorian London.

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  3. CastleKelly Crafts11 February 2017 at 00:59

    This is fab Bryan, so atmospheric ---- has a Dickensian feel. X

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  4. craftimamma11 February 2017 at 08:09

    Hazel hit the nail on the head.....this is exactly a foggy night in Victorian London! Love it Bryan!

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  5. Art By Wanda11 February 2017 at 17:15

    Looks good!!!!!!!

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  6. Carol Plume12 February 2017 at 09:55

    what a nice looking piece, bet your friend was thrilled with it.

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  7. Corrie Herriman13 February 2017 at 10:08

    Great idea to use the tape and a lovely card thingy !
    Corrie x

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  8. Unknown14 February 2017 at 11:05

    It's a very effective piece.

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  9. Catie Cuddles14 February 2017 at 13:17

    Wow... that's brilliant. All the elements work so well together.
    Catherine x

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  10. Mac Mable15 February 2017 at 07:53

    Just loving your techniques. Love how you've layered it up. Never thought to use the infusions with a gel...will be trying that. Great idea too to use washi tape for your masking. Love your fabulous creation.

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  11. Julie Lee15 February 2017 at 10:28

    Lovely, moody effect on this card, Bryan.

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  12. Trish15 February 2017 at 14:15

    Really lovely, a real atmosphere to it

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  13. Unknown17 February 2017 at 01:34

    Love the dark and moody vibe this gives. Fab! x

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  14. Craftyfield18 February 2017 at 00:26

    Yes... I love the atmosphere the scene evokes. Great card!

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  15. Margik20 February 2017 at 09:14

    A great card, the background is fabulous and I love how you've used the tape!

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  16. Colleen23 February 2017 at 13:02

    Bryan,
    This is mysteriously stunning love the background you created

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  17. Etsuko24 February 2017 at 17:43

    Fascinating card and mysterious winter scene, It's so beautiful Bryan. xx

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