Thursday, 5 January 2023

A Little CAS Card

Just a quick one today. I have this little CAS card that was made a while ago for one of the CAS Mix Up challenges that didn't happen. I thought I would share it today.


To create the background I have used gesso through a stencil and then inked over the top once it was dry. The rest of it is pretty self explanatory, I think.


You can see the effect of the gesso on the close up picture below. I wasn't very happy with it when I first made it, but I really like it now. Funny how that happens.


I am sharing this at:
Mix it up Challenge #63 - Anything goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

25 comments:

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Beautiful! Your work with stencil plus gesso has a very delicate and sweet effect, and the simple diecut looks very striking. Love how you passed the neutral string through the leaves! A fabulous CAS for sure!
Hugs

I Card Everyone said...

Hilary this is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing that closeup - it's a must-try technique in the future for me!
=]

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, how pretty! The effect of inking over the gesso is subtle, but it is immediately apparent that there's something special about that center. I sure do love the colors of ink and cardstock. I also love how you threaded your string through the holes. You're giving me ideas. It is interesting how our perception of our own work changes over time.

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning CAS design and most gorgeous colours here.. beautiful stamping x..

GerJanne said...

Ah.... what a great idea to thread the rope (?) through the wholes of your die. I hope I will reminder that when I'm using such a die...

brenda said...

CAS elegance Hilary, you do it so well, many thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.

B x

Pia S said...

I think your use of string here really makes this card look striking!

Linby said...

It's beautiful. All the different elements are striking and yet it still remains CAS. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.

Thanks for your good wishes - feeling much better today. L x

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful Cas card,love the colour and string through the holes
Carol x

Viv said...

Beautiful Hilary.
Miss our CAS challenge sooo much. x

Mervi said...

Fabulous and lovely card!You are so good with cas style.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts, welcome again;-))m

Dena J said...

Perfectly, beautifully CAS! Thank you so much for joing the challenge at Allsorts.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Stunning card Hilary, I love the design and colour. I bought Gesso a long time ago, haven't opened it and don't know where to start, this is beautiful inspiration.
Faith x

Cat Craig said...

Beautifully done Hilary. I love the subtle pattern in the gesso. So glad you decided to share this one.

Mia said...

I LOVE this card, Hilary. What a fab idea to create the background! Very inspiring. Hugs, my friend.

Bonnie said...

Your gesso background is so pretty, Hilary. I love the color and how you wove the twine through the die cut leaves!

Susan Joyce said...

Love your card Hilary and your twine detail is fantastic.

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful CAS Card ♥

papierelle said...

Wow this is fabulous!!! Love it!!!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I love the delicate colour and the pretty CAS design.
Lorraine

Loll said...

This is so pretty Hilary. I LOVE your gesso stenciling and the soft colours you've sponged over top. That sweet leaf sprig is adorable! xx

Ros Crawford said...

What a shame, it's beautiful!! I hope all is well with you... Sorry Ihaven't visited for ages, it's these darn hands

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous, Hilary - love the crisp white die cut atop the gesso!!

Anke said...

WOW Hilary your card is so beautiful ... I love your design.

Greta said...

Very pretty! Love how you did the cord!