MAKE IT MONDAY CHALLENGE
WATERCOLOR WITH DIE CUT STENCILS
Lexi is up on Papertrey Ink with a fun challenge this week. The technique of using die cuts as stencils with watercolors can be seen on her video HERE.
The 'hello' is PTI's Wonderful Words die
The flowers are PTI's Song Bird dies
Enamel dots from Michael's $2 bin (previously the $1 bin!)
Okay, I have to say, this is not my most loved technique. However, after my third 'creative' attempt, I felt I just had to post this card to the MIM Challenge.
I thought I had some of the removable tape sticky stuff, but who knows where I put it? So, my hello die was held down by washi tape (not recommended BTW)...I painted each letter with different colors and peeled it back as I went along.
Now, I have to fess up --- the paint splatter is a total mistake here :-( I got to the first L and when I lifted my brush of the cardstock ...yep, paint splattered!
Okay, remember I said this was my 'third' attempt? Sooo, I thought, "Why not add more splatter to make this look like I really know what the heck I am doing?" Of course, in this case less would have been more than sufficient.
Oh well, I will try this again sometime, maybe when I find my removable tape!
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The flowers are PTI's Song Bird dies
Enamel dots from Michael's $2 bin (previously the $1 bin!)
Okay, I have to say, this is not my most loved technique. However, after my third 'creative' attempt, I felt I just had to post this card to the MIM Challenge.
I thought I had some of the removable tape sticky stuff, but who knows where I put it? So, my hello die was held down by washi tape (not recommended BTW)...I painted each letter with different colors and peeled it back as I went along.
Now, I have to fess up --- the paint splatter is a total mistake here :-( I got to the first L and when I lifted my brush of the cardstock ...yep, paint splattered!
Okay, remember I said this was my 'third' attempt? Sooo, I thought, "Why not add more splatter to make this look like I really know what the heck I am doing?" Of course, in this case less would have been more than sufficient.
Oh well, I will try this again sometime, maybe when I find my removable tape!
i think the outcome is pretty! i love the colors and the splatter is fun. thanks for playing and good luck finding your removable tape!!
ReplyDeleteThis came out so well. I did think that the splatters were a design decision, and I was admiring your bravery, as I am never brave enough to splatter. I ended up with a card I was pleased with, but it won't be a repeat technique for me.
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh ! Why not add splatter ,I love it Helen! I would never have guessed tho had to try so many times to make this beautiful card. Join the club...:) I love the splatter!
ReplyDeleteI never used DIE CUT as stencil
ReplyDeletebut will try it
love your hello with different colors here
cute flowers too
sweet card Helen