I had enough left over Solvent Ink and Alcohol background paper from making 4 X 4s that I was able to cut the final strip into
ATC sized pieces. So, I decided to play with
gesso and make some backgrounds I can use for Valentines or other themes.

Supplies clockwise from lower left:
Craft sheet to protect your work
Substrate (I used the leftover Ink and Alcohol strip cut into
ATC size)
Gesso
Wet Wipes
Rubber stamp (I used one I borrowed from my friend Kathy)
Foam brush

Ink your stamp using
gesso instead of ink or paint. Stamp immediately.

Using a wet wipe or paper towel, clean the
gesso from the rubber right away before it can dry. Be sure to get into all the crevices because
gesso has a tendency to fill the holes and once dry, could ruin your stamp.

I stamped two of the
ATCs
and used the masking technique I used on the 4 X 4s on two of the
ATCs. Now I need to find a focal image and probably an embellishment to finish these.
4 thoughtful remarks:
Love your ATC's The colors are so pretty and the hert is perfectly placed right in the center.I have never used Gesso but it looks like frun to use. :)
Mary
You always have such wonderfully detailed tutorials! The mask technique ones remind of of tie-dye. Awesome!
You've been a breath of fresh air. I need to get more "stuff" out and make happy messes and experiment more.
Donna
You have so much stuff to learn here- will have to come and visit again! Thank you for sharing!
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