Jennifer McGuire
It’s back to school time! Soon our kids will be bringing home paintings and drawings they created in school. And I don’t know about you, but I wish I could go back to that time where someone said to me, “Sit and create for the next hour!”
So I decided to give myself just that—a small bit of time to play with paints and create some simple cards. And what fun I had! In no time at all, I had a set of cards with watercolor backgrounds.
I first cut several pieces of watercolor paper. I then added scribbles with my watercolor pencils over the whole piece, varying the color along the way. (This took no time at all—just quick and easy!) I brushed water over it to create a blended, ombre piece.
After trimming the pieces down, I die-cut the Simon Says Stamp Fresh Daisies and added it to a piece of white cardstock. I feared a dark greeting would be too distracting, so I just white heat embossed a message from the Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments stamp set.
Instead of using just solid note cards, I stamped the Impression Obsession Gradation background stamp with matching Hero Arts Mid-Tone Inks. This gives the look of texture—I love it!
And there you have it: a note card set created with some simple watercolor play! I hope this inspires you to give yourself some creative time before the kids get off the bus!
Oh, and would you like a chance to win a package of exclusive Simon Says Stamp dies (like the flower one I used here) and stamps valued at $100?
Just leave a comment here by Friday, August 31st at 5 pm MDT.
Jennifer McGuire, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
P.S. Be sure to visit my blog to see what I created with the flowers I die-cut from all the pieces above.
P. P.S. You’ll also want to check out the rest of the Go-to Gals’ blogs today! We are all playing with the same Simon Says Stamp dies and giving one away. Here are the links so you can play along!
Oh, how neat. Love how pretty the die cut flower looks! Great technique! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
These cards are all so cute and classy, yet simple. I seem to over-analyze my creations and they end up taking me too long to do for the amount of time I have to do them. I need to simplify. Thanks for the ideas!
Oh, such beautiful cards. They are so colorful and at the same time so elegant. Thanks for such wonderful giveaway!
What a gorgeous set of cards!! I love the subtle texture from the background stamp too!
I love the cards! SO elegant and simple! Would make a lovely gift for someone!
LOVE Jen’s cards!!! The cards are simple but elegant. I also love the background stamp!
Your cards are beautiful and what a fun technique to try! Thanks!
Wow! What beautiful cards! I want to try this technique!
Wonderful card set! Love that background stamp too!
I love the use of the negative space on the card, along with the die cuts and the watercolor-effect background.
I am a watercolor artist, and I am drawn to this beautiful ombre style for the note cards. I will definitely be trying something similar!
Such a beautiful card. I’m loving those SS dies.
Love the beautiful card set and that die is sooooo cute! Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway!
Great cards and wonderful colors.
Thanks for the chance to win such a great price.
Love it! You have the best ideas!
Love your cards, Jennifer. What a simple but great technique! Thanks for the chance to win SSS dies and stamps. Here’s hoping!
I am going to have to look into getting me some watercolor pencils! Your cards are great! I would love to try that technique! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Beautiful card set. Love the delicate die.
Love your project Jennifer. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
Your card set is soooooo fabulous! I’m heading over to check out what you have made with the flowers!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I have water color pencils but I’ve never used them. Now, I will! I love the notecard set you created using the Fresh Daisies die. Thank you for sharing.
These cards are so pretty and yet so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful card set. So special but not complicated!!
I’ve never been to Simon Says but I will be stopping by now!
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Love this elegant card set! It is inspiring me to take out my watercolor pencils and have fun!
I couldn’t even tell that was a diecut! I thought it was heat-embossed in white, or debossed or something. Very clever and beautiful!
Great set of cards!! Inspiring!
GORGEOUS cards, Jennifer! You have definitely inspired me to bust out my watercolor pencils and start crafting!
Love those cards and how simple they are to make, while looking really complicated!
Jennifer is the most talented crafter and these cardz are fAbulous!
Love your cards! I need to find my watercolor pencils and give this technique a try.
Wow! This card set is awesome. The background stamp is also very cool. love everything about your cards
Beautiful cards! Love the gradation stamp and the dies!
Love those cards,you are so talented
Love this die and the simplicity of these cards
Love your water colored card set, Jennifer! What a beautiful gift idea
Such lovely cards. Just got a set of watercolor pencils & a water brush as a gift – can’t wait to try them out with this technique!
I love this background stamp and the way you cut the die from the watercolor paper…I must try the watercoloring (in a few minutes)! Would love the goodie bag!
God bless!
gorgeous watercoloring! fabulous gift idea!!
Love this effect! Wrote down idea for future
Love them! So pretty and colorful1
Your cards are always so simple…and spectacular! I love this die too.
Love the cards, so simple and elegant. The dots background is a perfect compliment.
I guess I’m a little intimidated by water colors since I keep putting off using them. I do love your cards though! Maybe one day!
Lovely cards!
The white silhouette against the watercolors is simple yet so eye-catching. I may get out my watercolor pencils and join Jennifer in the fun! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
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