CAS Mix Up January Challenge - sending hugs

I was very excited when I found out that Nancy (scandinancy creates) hosted the CAS Mix Up Challenge this month and that she chose the Cling Wrap technique! I've been wanting to try it and I feel lucky that I get to watch the selected tutorial videos and see wonderful examples using the technique.

I recently bought gesso and Brushos so I decided to make cling wrap backgrounds using them. I coated watercolor paper with gesso, dried the paper, sprinkled Brushos over it, spritzed water, and covered it with a scrunched up piece of cling wrap.
And here's what I made with the cling wrap background:

I'm not exactly sure if it was because of the gesso coating or the lack of Brushos amount, but the background looked a little milky/murky.
You can also see the fine gesso brush strokes, which make the background look a little distressed. I used the background for an underwater scene today, so both effects worked well. It's so interesting to learn what works and how.

There's a lot of learning and more to explore. It's a great way to start a new year, isn't it? 

Thanks for stopping by today!


Stamp: Sentimental (Avery Elle)
Paper: Watercolor Paper (Canson - 140 lb), Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Brusho (Violet, Cobalt Blue, Sea Green), Midnight Muse (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Reef Border and Frame Dies (Hero Arts), Elle-Ments Dies Sentimental (Avery Elle), Gesso (Liquitex), Foam Tape (3M), Thin 3D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)