Category: Technique
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“Quilled” Stamp Cards
I bought a stamp set a few years ago that I keep going back to- it’s fun, whimsical, and can be used for so many different types of cards. The pattern reminds me of paper quilling which is probably why I love it so much! Here, I used it to create to cards for colleagues. Both had…
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Welcome Baby! Shower Card
Some cards I particularly look forward to creating- this card to my cousin for her first baby is a perfect example! I stamped a flower background and painted in the flowers using a soft watercolor palette. I then embossed the “Welcome Baby” sentiment across the front in gold, glittery lettering. A quick, time lapse video…
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“Dream Big” Galaxy Card
I’ve been looking for a reason to create one of these awesome galaxy watercolors. I made this galaxy for a graduation card that had the perfect sentiment- “Dream Big”! I especially love how the pop of neon pink as a bold, feminine touch to the card. Here’s a quick, time-lapse of the process:
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Pineapple
Pineapples are just happy. They are smile inducing. Pineapples are symbols of hospitality, friendship, warmth, of the tropics and islands, and, depending on your preferences, pinacoladas! Given the many meanings of pineapples, I don’t think you can go wrong giving someone a pineapple watercolor card. I added some splatter and a handdrawn border to keep…
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Gold Dipped Name Cards
There are a million ways to incorporate watercolor and gold into a pretty card and I’m on a mission to find them all! I started with a simple watercolor circle and added a few gold splatters to the background. Then, I used my silhouette machine to cut the recipients names’- this was a batch of…
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“You’re So Fly” Father’s Day Card
I LOVE the way this turned out! I made a process video to show how easy it was to make this watercolor, fishing-inspired Father’s Day card.
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Pineapple “Shaped Lettering”
Sometimes you just had to write “pineapple” in the shape of a pineapple! Used a wet on wet watercolor technique to get the color effects in the body.
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Pretty Layered Thank-You Card
This card was literally made in less than 3 minutes. I grabbed a few items from my stash that I’ve been hoarding (I LOVE that die cut cork wreath!) and stacked them in a cute bunch, then sewed them right onto the card front. It’s cards like these that end up being my favorite- quick,…
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