{Tue} Technique: Watercolor Printmaking with Die Cuts (+ Extra Cards)

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I made a few cards using watercolor paints...the first 2 are for a technique challenge - CAS Mix Up: Printmaking with Die Cuts - where you basically watercolor your die cuts on watercolor paper and/or press the die cuts on the paper after colored, and incorporate the die cuts + stenciled/printed paper into your card design. 

Card #1


Card #1 was done wet-on-wet and Card #2 panel shows the printed die cuts...dies are Spellbinders and Sizzix, stamp is CTMH.

Card #2

For Card #3, I tried the same technique...I watercolored the flowers on watercolor paper, but the print didn't turn out so well...so, I just made a card with the painted die cut + dry embossed panel for another challenge...

Card #3


Card Set


I created these cards using the same Dragonfly stamp and different sentiments from Winged Masterpiece CTMH Stamp of the Month. 

Left Card: Eat Love Play papers + Easter Blessings vine stamp + Blue Belle Sequins

Right Card: I curved the body of the Dragonfly on acrylic block before stamping for the card on right.  I used retired CMTH paper strip + retired Rose embossing folder (inked the folder before running through machine) + sequins from my stash.


Challenges:

Card #1

1. CAS Mix Up March Watercolor: Print Making with Die-Cuts

2. HappyLittleStamper March Watercolor Challenge: AGoes

3. STAMPlorations March CAS Challenge: Anything CAS Goes + optional Color Twist (Dark Green + Mint Green) 

Card #2

1. A Place to Start March #3: Pick a Shape (square)

2. Make My Monday #144: Clean and Simple

3. HappyLittleStamper March AGoes with Dies

Card #3

1. The Flower Challenge #54: Color Shades of Purple

2. Addicted to Stamps and More #401: Make Your Mark

3. HLS March CAS: Three of a Kind


Card Set

1. Twofer Card #36: Your Choice!

2. Word Art Wed #483-#484: AGoes

3. AAA Cards #23: Patterned Paper (Left Card)


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18 comments

  1. DarnellMarch 24, 2021 at 12:32 AM

    You've given us a lot of wonderful eye candy with this post, Lilian! Your print-making is so pretty, I love the CASlicious design of your third card, and your twin dragonfly cards are great inspiration for using lots of pp! You've gathered together lots of fab challenges! Thank you for playing in TCC #36! Hugs, Darnell

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  2. megMarch 24, 2021 at 12:51 AM

    A beautiful collection of cards,love your watercolour prints,thank you for joining in at MMM

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  3. nancy littrellMarch 24, 2021 at 1:57 AM

    So pleased you joined us Lilian at CAS Mix Up Print making with Die Cuts Challenge. Looks like you really had fun with the new technique:-) TFS your 1st 2 beautiful cards using the technique. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  4. Shell Shearer SwinscoeMarch 24, 2021 at 4:59 AM

    All are fantastic hun, love the technique on the first...I'm definitely going to give it a try!

    Thank you for sharing with us at 'Happy Little Stampers Watercolour' this month
    Stay Safe
    Hugs Shell xx

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  5. Happy DanceMarch 24, 2021 at 8:28 AM

    Lovely cards, Lilian. You've really created several eye-catching designs here. While I'm not normally a fan of dragonflies, these, with their flowery wings might have just changed my mind. They look so delicate and pretty against both backgrounds. And your other cards are wonderful, too. Thank you for joining us at The Twofer Challenge. Stay safe. Bev

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  6. LollMarch 24, 2021 at 7:36 PM

    Your first card is beautiful and artistic, Lilian. The print of your leaves really adds something special to your background. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  7. BonnieMarch 24, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    Wow! Five fabulous cards, Lilian! Love your results with the print making with the lovely foliage! Great results! The colored flowers are so pretty on the wreath! Love the pop of color on the white on white background! Those dragonflies are so pretty with their floral wings! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up and The Twofer Challenge!

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  8. conilMarch 24, 2021 at 9:04 PM

    Gee, what a treat for the eyes...come for one card and get to see 5 different lovely creations. All are lovely and especially like those diecut prints on your cards. Those leaves look awesome. Thanks for joining us for our CAS Mix Up anniversary.

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  9. JaneMarch 25, 2021 at 7:40 AM

    Such a fabulous mix of patterned papers! Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

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  10. LollMarch 25, 2021 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful purple flowers with your die-cut, Lilian. So pretty on the white wreath. Thanks for sharing with us at The Flower Challenge!

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  11. foleysfriendMarch 27, 2021 at 12:00 AM

    WOW! I love the effect of printmaking with die cuts. Your card is lovely and is a great example of a clean and simple card. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations CAS.

    sue n.

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  12. Sue -March 27, 2021 at 7:49 AM

    Some lovely cards! Thank you for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Watercolor Challenge

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  13. CardogramMarch 28, 2021 at 2:05 AM

    Love the clean and simple look of the card.. The leaf die cuts are gorgeous and the focus of the whole card.. i love the elegance on the card. Thank you joining us at the Happy Little Stampers Anything goes with the Dies Challenge.. DT Dhruvika @the_cardogram

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  14. WeiMarch 28, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful creation! Thanks for playing along with us at Make My Monday Challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects in the future galleries.

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  15. Bhavya RaghavendraApril 1, 2021 at 2:38 AM

    What a fun and beautiful card, love that beautiful die cut design!
    Thanks for joining us at AAA Birthday! Hugs !!

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  16. Paper Therapy PonderingsApril 1, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    you made a great set of cards, I will have to try that technique
    thank you for joining us for the March watercolor challenge at Happy Little Stampers
    Barb Housner

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  17. Lady JoyfulApril 4, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful selection of cards! They are all great designs. Thank you for joining us at HLS CAS Challenge - Charlotte/Lady Joyful, DT

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  18. Chana MalkahApril 4, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    You have created a wonderful suite of cards! Thanks for sharing them with us at A Place To Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner/Designer

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Thanks for all your lovely comments! They make my day! =)

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