Wednesday 15 June 2022

CAS Mix Up Mid Month Reminder

 Mid way through June and here's my reminder post for CAS Mix Up!

The challenge this time has been set by Loll and is a Stencil one using 'Gels and/or Pastes'. I really hope you can join us if you've not already done so and don't forget to make your entry CAS!

I used a colour combo that I've seen several times before and it just appealed to me! Rocket Red and Peacock Feathers are not colours I would normally put together but I think they work well!

I used gesso for my stencil and once the gesso had dried I re-applied the stencil and sponged over it. Did a couple of random watercolour splodges with the Peacock Feathers D.Ox.

The flower is by Visible Image, stamped, coloured and fussy cut. Was a bit fiddly but managed it!

We've some lovely cards in our gallery - hope you are there too!

Thanks for looking! x
PS - Thank you to everyone who sent me cards and messages today, I've had a lovely birthday!

19 comments:

HilaryJane said...

Happy Birthday Viv. Love this card your lovely gesso texture background with the smooshed ink works brilliantly xx

I Card Everyone said...

Now I know I have a stencil quite like this lovely - but do I have any usable paste??
I'm so happy I was drawn to your wonderful colors today, Viv! Otherwise, I wouldn't know to wish you a wonderful birthday!! Hope your day was wonderful, and you're partying through the evening, too! xx
=]

crafty-stamper said...

Happy birthday Viv and love your beautiful card and textured background
Carol x

Susan said...

Love the way you did the splotches with the gesso'd stencil! Beautiful colours!

Loll said...

I LOVE the texture of the gesso through a stencil for your background Viv. Adding the Peacock Feathers colours makes it stand out beautifully. LOVE the combination with your deep red rose. Gorgeous card! xx

Bonnie said...

Your gesso and watercolor are so pretty and perfect with this gorgeous red rose, Viv! Love this card! Happy, happy birthday, my friend!

Robyn Oliver said...

Simple and gorgeous, love the texture stencilwork with the added colour, Robyn

nancy littrell said...

Happy Birthday Wishes, Viv. Wishing you a very special day. LOVE how you used your gesso, stenciling, smooshed background and Gorgeous colored die cut flower. I am very impressed with your perfect fussy cutting too. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

Happy Birthday Viv ♥
Beautiful card, I love that colour combo of the red and the blue. Your stenciling has created the perfect CAS mixed media card :)

Sarn said...

Beautiful card Viv. Love that background and the Rose focal point really draws the eye.

Belated birthday wishes going your way. Xxx

Aquarius said...

Those colours are good together and I wouldn't have thought of stencilling with gesso as a CAS technique but it really works well here. Happy Birthday!

Susan Joyce said...

Happy, happy Birthday Viv! Wishing you a beautiful day and year. Love the artsy feel of your card, just perfect for the challenge.

Brenda in IN said...

That flower just pops against the Peacock Feather background. I like how the splotches made such an interesting backdrop.

My Paper Epiphany said...

I love your artsy background for your pretty rose! Fab colours too:)

Carole said...

lovely card Viv...what a great background with the paste and stencil. Hope all is good with you. xx

Darnell said...

I love aqua and red together and use it a lot on Christmas cards. Now, thanks to you, Vivi, I also love it for other occasions! You've created a cool background for your pretty red flower. I have more jars of gesso than paste and was glad to see how you used it/colored it for your awesome design!😙

p.s. Thank you for the gorgeous and vibrant birthday card! Love the design and the colors of the powder you used! Hugs, Dolly

Linda said...

First off ...... a very happy belated birthday Viv. Hope you had a lovely day.
Second ..... your card looks stunning! I love the texture and the colour combination, and I must say you've done an amazing job with the fussy cutting! xx

Lee said...

Great card and so creative.Sorry missed your Birthday as I am catching up with blogs.x

TK said...

Sweet card -- love the loose water coloring and embossed piece