Hello everyone,
and welcome to Mailart Monday !
For this post I have made an envelope. I also took some photos along the way to show you how to make this:
I used the gelli plate and some of the techniques I learned in Birgit Koopsen's workshop.
Here's how:
First, mask off the bit where the address has to go. I used some all over sticky post-it note for this. It did come off every time I printed but I just stuck it back on.
Next, paint.. not too much and 2 or 3 colours. I used 2 yellows and an orange..
Roll them out with a brayer..
And print your envelope. This is the first layer.
I used the leftovers on the plate to do the back of the envelope.
Next more paint, in darker or contrasting colours. Add texture with stamps, bottle caps etc..
I printed this on the right hand side of the envelope.. I continued doing this with different colours all over the envelope until I was happy..
Make sure, when using stamps to wash them straight after use as you don't want dried paint on them.
This is the envelope after I finished printing.. (front)
And here is the back.
Now for the stamping. The world is your oyster really, use what you like, where you like. I chose some Banksy inspired stamps.
As you can see Salvador Dali did't stamp very well but this is easily rectified with a black marker. I used a Faber Castell Pitt artist pen, big brush..
et voila ! fixed !
Next I did some doodling with black and white pens and also some more stamping which I forgot to photograph but I am sure you got the idea !
And here is the finished envelope again front and back.
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. I have compiled a list of all the stamps I have used for this:
Thank you so much for stopping by today !
