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I made two cards for two upcoming seasons – fall and winter. And I used refills as liquid watercolor (I mean I wasn’t refilling my markers, I’m not even close to that point when I need to refill them). As any other coloring media they can be used for coloring. But I decided to use a couple of liquid watercolor techniques to create backgrounds. I love making my own backgrounds.
FALL THANK YOU CARD
Making background for this card was both very easy and challenging. I totally forgot how pigmented this liquid watercolor is and added to much ending up with rather messy background and a lot of watercolor waste.
So I ruined several pieces before I got a grip of how much watercolor I need to add. So that was a challenging part. And by the way – when I say I ruined several pieces it doesn’t mean they went to garbage. I’m saving them and can use later for die-cuts. You won’t believe how wonderful die-cut sentiment you can get out of such ruined pieces.
And the easy part is that technique itself is very easy.
I was using Crimson, Autumn Blaze, Warm Sunshine and Moss watercolor liquids to make the background. I added tiny drops of each colors onto a watercolor panel all around it. There were maybe like 4-5 droplets of each and the distance between them was about 3/4 of an inch. So they were quite scattered.
Then I sprinkled the panel with clear water. Again it wasn’t a lot – maybe like 3-4 times in different parts of the panel. You don’t need to add a lot of water as may end up with a messy background as I did in the beginning. I was using a mini-mister bottle. It’s a great tool to have in your stash if you ever spray anything. The amount of water from one spray is less than when you use a regular sprayer. And in this case I needed less water in each part of the panel when I was spraying.
Ok it was a mouthful for such simple technique. Nowadays I’m not sure people even read blog post texts. But I like sharing my process.
So after spraying the panel the liquid watercolor started moving and blending together, covering the whole panel. I’ve helped to dry using my heat tool. Another tool which I recommend to have in your stash. It’s meant to be used for drying backgrounds when similar techniques are applied. It doesn’t blow as much as an embossing tool and doesn’t move water around. Which can be helpful when you’re happy with when colors are now and just want to fix their position. If it makes sense.
To add interest to the background I’ve added splatters of Crimson watercolor as well as shimmery water (which I made by adding perfect pearls powder to a clear water, I store this mix in another mini-mister bottle).
After that I foam mounted the panel onto a white card base.
When you make a fall card you probably want to add fall leaves onto it. Me too! Since there was already quite enough fall colors on the background for leaves I decided to go white. Which is a bit not traditional, but hey! I love beating not traditional with my cards.
I white embossed several leaves from the With Gratitude Stamp Set and die-cut them using the matching dies.
After that I adhered them onto the card.
For the sentiment I die-cut a word thanks out of a white and Mirror Gold Cardstock, stacked them with a slight shift and adhered onto the card.
BUBBLE WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND
My next card is a winter one and it was so easy to make. I used an oldie but goodies technique which I knew when I was a kid. And I personally knew this technique used with an acrylic or tempera paint. I wanted to try it with liquid watercolor and totally am happy with the result.
So for this technique you need a small bowl (about a cup size and shape), water, liquid soap, liquid watercolor and a straw.
Depending of proportions the result will be different (color intensity wise). I filled my bowl to the half with water, added one “squeeze” of a liquid soap, and tree droplets of the Dessert Night Liquid Watercolor. Mix all ingredients together, inserted a straw into this mix and started blowing. Which created soap bubbles raising from the bowl. Then I took a watercolor panel and pulling of picked up these bubbles with it. When they went away I ended up with a fun bubble design. I did it several times until I covered the whole panel with bubbles.
This probably is better to be shown in a video, as usual I thought about it too late. Will try to make one if you’re interested.
I was impressed how just tree droplets of the liquid watercolor gave me decent amount of color.
Will be honest – I wasn’t sure this technique would work at all with watercolor. I was afraid I would need to use a lot of it to in diluted form it still creates color. But it would be a total waste. So I decided to sacrifice three droplets to see if it works. And it totally did! This watercolor is so intense!
Next time I want to try less water and maybe make several backgrounds for future. This time I made only two and there still was enough of mix left.
So after that I foam mounted the panel onto a white card base.
Then I die-cut several Layered Snowflakes and adhered them onto the card.
Next I die-cut a word Merry, adhered it onto a vellum strip, which in turn I adhered onto the card.
Lastly I popped up another part of the sentiment and called it a card.
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Your cards both took my breath away! They are so beautiful. I love the Autumn and Fall colors, so the Autumn leaf card was very inspirational. But soft blue is one of my favorite colors, so the snowflake card was equally gorgeous. Thank you!
I’m going to try the bubble technique. so cool
I love your cards. My favorite is the autumn/fall card with such vivid colors. Thank you for sharing.
Love that you’re open about experimenting! The end results are gorgeous.
Now you’ve made me want to try my hand at this.
I read and appreciate your blog post texts. Please keep writing them. I also appreciate your honesty about your learning process with the watercolors.
I love that your cards are not ordinary, and just beautiful! I want to try your technique with the! velum leaves. Thank you for sharing these amazing cards!
I’ve got to try the bubbles! I couldn’t be happier that I can get refills now! I love the cards you’ve made using them and I’m inspired by your designs as well!
Great cards! What a fun idea with the dish soap – I am definitely going to try it! Also, your autumn card gave me an idea for my Thanksgiving cards. Thank you!
Beautiful backgrounds! I love the vellum leaves! I might use your card for my Thanksgiving cards. 🙂
I always love your blog posts and read every word, so please keep writing! Both cards are stunning, and like others said I also appreciate you sharing your learning curve on how much of the refills to use. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous cards and techniques!
Love the intensity of color!
Great job on these cards!
So pretty! I love the snowflakes!
I haven’t used the soap bubble technique in a long time. Your card looks wonderful. Thanks for reminding me I need to try it again. Your fall card background is beautiful.
Love the blue and white card. Right in my favorite color scheme for winter cards.
Love that you created a Christmas card with these( “cause that’s what I’m working on ) but the fall card is beautiful too. The soap bubble technique sounds like fun and your results encourage me to try it!
Such gorgeous cards! I love the fall colours on the thanks card!
Gorgeous backgrounds with these beautiful watercolors! Love the color combos you used! Fabulous cards!
Such GORGEOUS cards!!
Vibrant colors on your Thanks card. So rich and fun and all ready for fall. The Merry Wishes card is truly a winter card with the soft colors of snow and warmth. Both cards so different but so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Both of your cards are gorgeous. Also, I love the bubbly technique you described.
Beautiful cards and fun techniques – thanks for sharing!
Beautiful cards, love the bubble blowing technique!
Those backgrounds are very pretty. I especially like the Merry Wishes.
I love how you made your backgrounds!
Perfect seasonal watercolor cards! LOVE THAT autumn one!
I haven’t tried the bubble technique yet, but that gives me something to try this weekend. the color and design you got on your card is very nice
Oh so gorgeous with
the beautiful background
inking!
Carla from Utah
The autumn card is amazing! That background was totally worth the effort to get there.
Love the gorgeous backgrounds. The second one is really amazing! Looks like ice floating on a blue lake.
Love both your cards. Thanks for sharing both techniques! Would like to see a video of the soap bubble technique with the watercolor refills. I am glad that you take the time to write out what you do for each card– I read them and learn a lot from your detailed descriptions.
I adore the bubble background this type of technique is a happy one please make a video if you can
Your cards are amazing! I love to make backgrounds and live using watercolors. I’m not sure which is my favourite, I love them both. Thanks for sharing.
Going to set aside a “kid day” and make some bubble backgrounds. Thanks for reminding us about a forgotten fun!
Very pretty backgrounds!!
Love your backgrounds. One bright for fall and one subdued for winter.
Beautiful cards. Your backgrounds are so pretty. I can’t wait to try these new watercolor marker refills.
Both cards are outstanding! I love the colors you chose for each card.
These cards look great! I like the techniques and I think the way you embellished the backgrounds look fantastic. I agree that the leaves look better in white and I love the Christmas card.
I would definitely be interested in seeing a video of that water and bubbles technique. That came out so cool. Love the color in your fall card, and the vellum leaves added a nice touch!
Your snowy winter card is so pretty! Such a cool effect
Your cards are so magical! Great color choices for different seasons and color combos!
Hi Svitlana 🙂 I love your focus on the seasons…winter with snowflakes and autumn with leaves! Delightful cards indeed!!! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂
Love the autumn colors background with the delicate, lacy leaves. Spasiba.
Awesome cards! I love how you created the backgrounds! The fall colors background is so unique and gorgeous!
such great cards
such pretty colors
Love your seasonal cards!! The backgrounds are awesome!! I really love the Merry one. That soft blue is beautiful!
Wow! Love the background on the fall card and the cool technique you did on the winter one.
Well, for ruined backgrounds I’d say you got a very dynamic & dramatic & gorgeous card in your first one. Wow! I love the soft blues you’ve used with the second one that is perfect for winter.
Wow, love the soft blue colors of Christmas and just opposite, bright brilliant fall colors for the second card, love them both however I am more of a bright bold colors.. But sometimes I just feel I must use soft colors. Thank you for sharing.
WOW, Svitlana! Both of your cards are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process with us…I read every word and appreciate that you took the time to share it with us. I love your creativity!!
I absolutely love your bubble card. I’ve never heard of this technique for card-making, and think I might have to try it. Thank you for thinking outside the box for card-making. Both of what you created are beautiful.
Fantastic cards, perfect for the seasons!! Love them 🙂
Oh those soft blue snowflakes and then that fall background. Simply gorgeous cards!
Love the colors on these pretty backgrounds.
These are absolutely gorgeous!
Great colors used.
Your color choices are great and a wonderful job.
I totally still read blog posts and I am thankful there are still talented crafters willing to explain their techniques as I am still learning after being a card maker for 10+ years now! These cards are beautiful and I had never ever heard of the bubble technique before. And I appreciate the details on the trials and errors of your watercolor background. I will probably have a few of my own when I try this but I have better info to start out with than you did so it should go smoother. Though, I too like to use my “fails” for die cutting, so maybe I shouldn’t worry about getting it right the first time 🙂