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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. 



17 comments:

  1. Great idea to use tape, lovely card!

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

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

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

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

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

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  8. 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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  9. Lovely, moody effect on this card, Bryan.

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  10. Really lovely, a real atmosphere to it

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

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

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

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  14. Bryan,
    This is mysteriously stunning love the background you created

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

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