Hello Friends, How are you today? I have been so inspired with the OnLine Watercoloring class that I packed some paper, my favorite brushes & watercolors for a weekend away. The background was created in a hotel room with these water colors that are fantastic for travel. When I arrived home my card was easy and quick to finish. (I even accomplished some while sitting in the passenger seat during our 7 hour drive… a great way to pass the time.)
In the class Jennifer McGuire makes sure that you save every delightful inch of your work …even if it doesn’t pass the test for a card it will make the cut for some die cutting. I had to agree and yes she’s a genius! (you can still sign up for the class it’s not to late. So much bang for your buck in my honest opinion). 🙂
- die cut the “hello”
- die cut the “hello” again onto your card base, & carefully tape the word on the back of your card. prep your layers
- check to make sure your edges are free of paper slivers from the die. if not use a brush to remove all of the little bits
- select an area of the watercoloring that you want to use & cut a section out
- line the paper up to the place on the die cut that you want to use
- use post-it tape to hold it down on your cutting plate
- glue the butterflies with a dab of glossy accents to secure the on your card
- cut the foam tape into smaller pieces for more milage
- add to your card and assemble your layers
Have a wonderful weekend and thank YOU for your visit today. Hugs, Kathy
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so pretty!
This is a gorgeous creation.
Love the bright colours.
Gr Elly
Very pretty card…love the colors and agree Jennifer is a genius!!! Dont’ forget how creative you are and genius in your talents!!
Love the watercolor background. And leaving out parts of the die cut for windows is fantastic!
simple, but elegant!
Love your colors and card. I sooooo agree with you on what a great class the watercolor class is! I’m loving it!!
Great technique. Stunningly beautiful card!
That card is awesome. I love it and the butterflies turned out wonderful. And you’re right the class is awesome. Need to find time to play.
wow totally love it..
Thanks for the reminder to look for ways to use even your “practice” pieces. Once again, love your work!
-tlchocolate1
Love your cards! I, too, am enjoying the watercolor class. Glad to know you were able to be creative on your trip. I will have to remember to pack my watercolors on vacation.
Absolutely gorgeous background, Kathy! I really love the butterflies. I agree, Watercolor for Cards has been great fun so far and I’m looking forward to so much more inspiration.
P.S. – I love the new look of your website so much!
Pretty card.
I love how you used die cuts from pieces you might have otherwise thrown away. I will have to go back through my trash bin and see what I can salvage! I, too, am absolutely loving the Watercolor class… I have learned so much already. Thank you for inspiring me today. Hope your day is wonderful!
This is lovely Kathy! 🙂 Almost looks like Tie-Dying! 😉
So happy I won a spot in that class, it’s definitely inspiring! Your card is so beautiful!!!!!!
Really a great use of paper that is watercolored but not stupendous. I know we are going to all have new ideas because of this class..
Lovely card – very nice watercolor look.
Delightful Kathy, Great card
Beautiful card. Love the colors