If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to recreate one of your favorite handmade cards, you’re in for a treat! There’s nothing quite like the joy of dusting off an old card and giving it a fresh spin for a new season. Being able to recycle and repurpose a beloved handmade card design allows you to relive the memories associated with the original card and gives you the opportunity to add a new twist to it.
Both cards feature a charming bundle of florals complemented by a modest die-cut sentiment. The fall design is filled with warm autumn tones and a distressed finish, while the spring version radiates with freshness and brightness. The transformation from a fall palette with rugged textures to a light and vibrant spring design was truly refreshing.
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During this week’s live stream, I shared some simple watercolor techniques while creating this delightful spring-themed card inspired by a design I first created last fall. My goal was to demonstrate simple watercolor techniques on the floral elements.
Would you like to learn one of my watercolor secrets? For smaller stamped images, I use heat embossing on the designs. The raised image acts as a barrier for the watercolors, preventing them from having a chalky finish.
During my Crafty Coffee Hour, I chose to keep the process simple. The watercolor pigment was applied with a wet-on-wet technique. The color was dripped into each image and allowed to flow out onto the petals and leaves. Throughout the livestream, I also divulged tips on layering colors to create depth and visual interest.
To complete the card, I layered the bundle of florals over some adorable pattern paper from the Boho Sunshine collection. I added a simple die-cut sentiment and a sticker phrase for an extra touch of charm.
Join me every Thursday for Crafty Coffee Hour, where I host engaging classes on cardmaking, scrapbooking, and Cricut projects. Grab your favorite brew and chat with me as we unleash our creativity together!
I hope this inspired you to try something new. If you have any questions about this project or the supplies listed above, feel free to leave me a comment.
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I love your watercolor results and would appreciate watching the video of how you do it. I’ll start watching your Crafty Coffee Hour!
Thank you
Thank you! The replay can be viewed in my exclusive Facebook group.