Saturday, 14 February 2015

Happy Valentine's Day!

I think that today's card is very V-Day appropriate!

This card features a technique/design that I have wanted to try for a while using watercolours and die cuts - with the die cut "floating" over the watercolours. Here it is:



I started out by die cutting the Memory Box hearts from a piece of scrap paper to use as a guide for the watercolouring. I started with a piece of Tim Holtz watercolour paper (smooth side) and laid the guide over it. I took some clean water and roughly painted the area inside and around the big heart. After waiting a few minutes, I took my brush and dipped it lightly into some Picked Raspberry re-inker ink and I dabbed it around the water painted heart. Because I wanted the colours not to blend too much, I waited for the pink heart to dry completely before repeating the process with the purple (Seedless Preserves) and blue (Salty Ocean) heart.

I die cut the hearts three times from white cardstock and adhered them together. I did this because I wanted the die cut to "float" so it needed so stiffness. When the panel was dry, I used some clear foam tape to adhere the die cut to the panel, and I stamped a Penny Black greeting. I adhered the panel to a black card. I absolutely love the way the card came out and cant wait to do this technique again! Here is a photo from the side where I tried to capture the "floating":



I will link this card to a few challenges:

The AAA challenge - this is really where I got the inspiration for the design.

 CAS-Ology where the cue card is LOVE

 House of Cards where the theme this month is LOVE

 Thanks for stopping by!
Jill






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12 comments:

  1. sandie14 February 2015 at 11:59

    You rocked this technique Jill, and fab use of colours x

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  2. Victoria Lavender14 February 2015 at 12:23

    Hi Jill, would you please email me (direct not through comments), there's a fun question I would like to ask you.
    Hugs, Victoria AAA Cards (victorialavender@yahoo.com)

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  3. JD/ Jill14 February 2015 at 13:27

    This is really nicely done. I like the technique you used! Jill

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  4. Mynn xx15 February 2015 at 03:42

    Jill, this is AWESOME! LOVE the gorgeous bold colors and I adore the clean feel of the design! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  5. Jane15 February 2015 at 04:48

    Love both of the cards you entered at AAA Cards this week. Beautiful vibrant colours! Thanks for playing.

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  6. Unknown15 February 2015 at 07:28

    Great card Jill, love the layout and colour combo.
    Thanks for joining us at House of Cards.
    Lorry :o) xx

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  7. Unknown15 February 2015 at 08:36

    That's a very effective technique! I really like the relaxed feel created by the watercolour sitting beyond the borders of the die. Thanks so much for joining us at CASology this week!

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  8. MRS DUCK16 February 2015 at 09:08

    Hi Jill
    Wonderful card. Love the floating heart concept.
    Thanks for joining in at House of Cards.
    Best wishes.
    Ang.

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  9. Donna16 February 2015 at 09:10

    Beautiful card and great technique, so glad you shared with us at House of Cards! Donna

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  10. Unknown16 February 2015 at 17:41

    Oh, what a wonderful technique! Thanks for explaining it so well...I'll be pinning this to try for myself later. Love it! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards.

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  11. wienerhoneymooners17 February 2015 at 03:15

    Love the watercolor, I am into that right at the moment too!!! LOVE the colors you chose!! Thanks for joining CASology, wondrfully done!!!!!

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  12. Rocky21 February 2015 at 09:49

    I love this technique, you've made a stunning card with it too! Thank you for joining us at HOC.

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