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How To Create Watercolor Die-Cut Images

in Cardmaking, Sale-A-Bration, Techniques on 01/22/25

Hello Crafters, Bonjour!

It’s mid week already and I haven’t even come on here… I’m enjoying this time at home with family, friends and my little stamping community.  The weather might be a little bit chilly but I love that bright white coat of snow and the sun feels so good. I’ve taken the time to take down some holiday decor and even added a touch of spring in the house.  I know, it’s only January but I love home decor…

I would like to share with you one of my favourite techniques… how to create watercolor die-cut images that I featured for my first Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Creative Project.

Create Watercolor Die-Cut Images Featuring the Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection

The Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection is on page 38 and 39 of the January to April Mini Catalogue.  It includes many products that you can order as a Suite or individually:

  • Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (also available in French)
  • Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix
  • Beautiful Bokeh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper

I also used two products from the Sale A Bration Catalogue that you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale A Bration.

  • Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins
  • Fresh Freesia 3/8″ Seam Binding Ribbon

I am sharing the color combination that I have used but keep in mind that you can do the Watercolor Die-Cut Images in the color of your choice.

Color Combination:

Balmy Blue
Berry Burst
Fresh Freesia
Step 1:  

Use Stampin’ Up! Basic White Thick Cardstock or Watercolor Paper, Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia Inks, and a Blending Brush.  In a circular motion, add the three ink colors to the cardstock. Note:  shades of ink can vary from light to dark depending on the amount of ink added.


Step 2:
Use Stampin’Up!’s Water Painters to add specs of water to the inked Basic White Thick Cardstock.  To make multiple tiny specs of water, flick the tip of the water painter brush with the brush cap.


Step 3:
Let the inked cardstock dry or use Stampin’ Up!’s Heat Tool to dry the cardstock more quickly. Die cut colorful butterflies using the Beautiful Butterflies Dies.

Catch the Facebook Live Replay HERE.

Multiple ways to get the Beautiful Butterflies (additional)  Card Class:

  • FREE Cards By Mail with a $75 order (precut pieces, video tutorial, PDF and bonus sampler)
  • FREE to Team Members (Join My TEAM HERE )
  • Card Kit To Go (sent by mail in Canada Only)
  • In person  in my Ontario Studio  January 23rd (with other choices from the Sale A Bration Catalogue)
  • PDF and Video Tutorial Available for purchase

A Special Offer For My Dear Customers and Team Members:

Don’t forget about my exciting offering for you this week, place an order with me for $75 before taxes and receive an exclusive Beautiful Butterflies cards by mail kit (all precut pieces) for FREE, a video tutorial and a bonus DSP sampler. This offer ends Sunday, January 26th. For my Team Members, receive the Beautiful Butterflies Tutorial for FREE.

Shop in my Online Store  using January Host Code:

2VV2VUR4

Happy Stamping,

Kim

164619
Beautiful Bokeh Suite Collection (English) – 164619

Price: $109.00

164620
Beau Bokeh Suite Collection (French) – 164620

Price: $109.00

164615
Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) – 164615

Price: $81.75

164616
Papillons Superbes Bundle (French) – 164616

Price: $81.75

164618
Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix – 164618

Price: $10.25

164607
Beautiful Bokeh 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 164607

Price: $17.00

164608
Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) – 164608

Price: $33.00

164610
Papillons Superbes Photopolymer Stamp Set (French) – 164610

Price: $33.00

164614
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder – 164614

Price: $58.00

164971
Fresh Freesia 3/8″ (1 Cm) Seam Binding Ribbon – 164971

Price: $0.00

149612
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper – 149612

Price: $12.25

159229
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 159229

Price: $15.50

151298
Water Painters – 151298

Price: $18.00

153611
Blending Brushes – 153611

Price: $21.00

147105
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147105

Price: $12.25

147143
Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147143

Price: $12.25

155611
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad – 155611

Price: $12.25

164970
Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins – 164970

Price: $0.00

155518
Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – 155518

Price: $15.00

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