Chances are, that if you've spent any amount of time searching through craft boards on Pinterest, you've noticed that watercolors are very "in" right now! I have always loved watercolor pieces myself. It is no secret that mastering watercolor can be difficult at best; but I have a couple projects that will satisfy that watercolor bug without being hard at all!
This first projects pairs an easy watercolor background, the softness of vellum and the simplicity of ribbon. And if you know me, then you know that no card is complete without SOME bling!
This first projects pairs an easy watercolor background, the softness of vellum and the simplicity of ribbon. And if you know me, then you know that no card is complete without SOME bling!
To begin, cut your card base out of white cardstock. I made this card a 5" x 5". That's been my go-to size lately. Odd yes, but I can always make my envelopes. If you can't simply cut a size that is more suitable for you.
Next, cut your mat piece out of a powder pink cardstock. I love using Bazzil cardstock for matting simply because of the quality and the texture. I tend to mat my pieces 1/4" smaller than the base.
Cut another piece of smooth heavy cardstock or smooth watercolor paper; whichever you have on hand. I used thicker weighted cardstock for this project and it worked fine other than the paper buckling slightly. Using a small paintbrush, wet down the center of your white cardstock, in approximately a square shaped area. To get the area colored; get a good amount of watercolor paint on your brush and lightly dab onto wet area. The water on the paper should take the paint off of your brush and spread around on it's own. Play around a bit until you get something you like. I had to do mine twice until I was happy. And also remember that it will be covered by a layer of vellum which will help to soften anything you may not like about your background! This card is very forgiving!
You may either dry your background with a heat tool or simply let it air dry. While it is drying, cut vellum out that is the same dimensions as your watercolored cardstock. Stamp your sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with white embossing powder.
After your paint is dry, attach vellum to the top of your painted piece using only adhesive at the top, as it will be hidden behind your ribbon. Attaching vellum can be tricky sometimes so I tend to adhere it where I can hid it behind something, if my project allows!
Attach your ribbon and trim ends. Place rhinestones in bottom corner. Adhere watercolored piece to cardbase using foam dimensional dots.
It sounds like a lot but it really wasn't bad. The best part is, that watercolor tends to be free and can be forgiving when using as a background so play around with it and see what you can come up with! Try different colors, different shapes...whatever mood strikes you.
After finishing this card, I decided this would be a great new baby card! So easy to just change the sentiment and you have a whole new card!
Next, cut your mat piece out of a powder pink cardstock. I love using Bazzil cardstock for matting simply because of the quality and the texture. I tend to mat my pieces 1/4" smaller than the base.
Cut another piece of smooth heavy cardstock or smooth watercolor paper; whichever you have on hand. I used thicker weighted cardstock for this project and it worked fine other than the paper buckling slightly. Using a small paintbrush, wet down the center of your white cardstock, in approximately a square shaped area. To get the area colored; get a good amount of watercolor paint on your brush and lightly dab onto wet area. The water on the paper should take the paint off of your brush and spread around on it's own. Play around a bit until you get something you like. I had to do mine twice until I was happy. And also remember that it will be covered by a layer of vellum which will help to soften anything you may not like about your background! This card is very forgiving!
You may either dry your background with a heat tool or simply let it air dry. While it is drying, cut vellum out that is the same dimensions as your watercolored cardstock. Stamp your sentiment with Versamark and heat emboss with white embossing powder.
After your paint is dry, attach vellum to the top of your painted piece using only adhesive at the top, as it will be hidden behind your ribbon. Attaching vellum can be tricky sometimes so I tend to adhere it where I can hid it behind something, if my project allows!
Attach your ribbon and trim ends. Place rhinestones in bottom corner. Adhere watercolored piece to cardbase using foam dimensional dots.
It sounds like a lot but it really wasn't bad. The best part is, that watercolor tends to be free and can be forgiving when using as a background so play around with it and see what you can come up with! Try different colors, different shapes...whatever mood strikes you.
After finishing this card, I decided this would be a great new baby card! So easy to just change the sentiment and you have a whole new card!