Who doesn’t love a watercolor wash?
Especially when it’s paired with emboss resist and a huge sentiment? I just love this look. It’s easy, and is just so much fun to watch as the watercolor creeps around the embossing. I could make these cards all day!
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My Project
Have you tried watercolor washes over embossing and been less-than-satisfied by the results? I have to admit, I took a few runs at today’s project before I was happy with my process.
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The Technique & Design
I kept running into problems with the watercolor sticking to my embossing powder. It took two tries before I finally figured out that I needed to be a little more orderly around the embossing. You’ll see that in the video, and I’m sure to call out a few tips at that point. I hope you learn from my mistakes!
Once I had that little tidbit figured out (ok, huge issue, yes, it was a huge issue! LOL!), I was cringing as I decided on a die to use around the edge. Did I want to use a stitched die, or just a plain rectangle? Hmm, what about those Sizzix Dotted Rectangle dies? Would it be too much? Well, I lucked out! The holes are small enough that it really just added a nice accent to the design, and allowed the background cardstock to show through a bit.
I totally love those Prima snowflake charms! They’re just the right size and allowed me to add a bit of twine to the design. I’m also in love with the new Catherine Pooler sequins selection as they come with different SIZES!!! I’ve been on the lookout for larger sequins, and now I have some!
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Project Tutorial Video
I’ve got a detailed look into today’s project. Save it in your Watch List over on YouTube so you have it handy when you’re ready to make your watercolor wash cards!
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You are killing me Nicole with these videos. I want to make this card too! I LOVE IT! I want to try this in other colors too, of course. I think I like it better than the Easy Blended Holiday Cards but I think the snowflake made the difference. Are you going to do a card or something with the Tis the Season stamp in the same set? Thanks for the tips and tricks as always. I am not a big sequin user but they did add a little spark to that part of the card. That snowflake and twine are the best though! I am off to see if they have a good NOEL or JOY stamp that would look great as well. Of course, I could always look to see what I have but have the fun is looking at all the new things. Let it Snow would be cool too now that I think of it. Of course I could always wish that I win one of everything but we know that is not going to happen.
Glad I clicked the link to your blog from your YouTube channel. Keep up the good work; your blog is beautiful!
Pretty cards! Gotta check out the video and pick up some tips on creating the backgrounds!
Very pretty Christmas card design. I like the watercolor resist and the snowflake and sequins.
Saw the video on the YouTube hop and subscribed to your channel! Glad I found you. Love the watercolor resist. I don’t do water color yet but your beautiful cards inspire me to try
Nice card! Great technique tutorial. Very pretty, I will be giving this technique a try. Thank you.
Love the watercolor background and I must try this card. You are soooo amazing and talented.