Clever idea, Kristina. Love the ‘calmer,’ more muted look the watercoloring lent with the dies. Each one of those cards is a winner. The small imperfections give them an artsy quality. TFS. 💜
These are so lovely. I'm not much of a watercolorist, but I sure enjoy it. I can't wait to try this. I imagine it'll make me look better than I really am. Thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done!
I’m a little behind but super happy I found this video. I have the contact paper because I’ve used it to make stencils on my Silhouette. I’m definitely doing this today. I love all of the cards but especially the one you turned on it’s side. Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!!
Hi Kristina 👋 All your hard work really has paid off over the last few months you are an absolute genius useing contact paper all the cards wear so pretty and delicate looking thank you for sharing such an amazing and very interesting tutorial also thank you for sharing all your very helpful tips this is one I will definitely be giving a go my personal favorite was the small hello really loved the colours .....Have a nice week Lin in South Wales uk 🦋 💞
I don't have many large die cuts, but I can see myself using my cricut to cut out some pretty cool things with the contact paper!! I love to watercolor so what a cool fun way to change it up!
I have been using contact paper for ages for masking, etc. I not only use my dies, I use my cutting machines (Cameo, Cricut Maker & Brother Scan N Cut) to cut the images I want to use on my project. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great idea, K! I haven't used that contact paper for years! I remember covering all my school books with it (or my Mom doing it-lol!) and I'm 67 now!!!! Definitely going to try this technique!!! Thanks!
WHAT A COOL TECHNIQUE, Kristina! Just different n’ fun way to do watercoloring n’ create some really COOL cards! Your tips to get better results from YOUR TRIAL n’ ERROR are so helpful~~i.e. pressing contact paper down around edges n’ over whole die piece, taping pieces to a board, etc. so thank you for those! I LOVE ALL OF THE CARDS and think the Diamond background/HELLO card is really neat! Definitely think the stacked layers of the sentiments are a must, even tho’ more time consuming! :-)). Thinking perhaps that using a co-ordinating color cardstock for sentiments might add a “pop”, too! You’ve inspired me to ‘PLAY” with this technique, too, so thank you for that! :-)). ALWAYS enjoy your videos! HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! Have a lovely day! :-)
WOW! Love this idea. Going to have to get some of that paper and try this out. I have so many dies I could use and try out with this technique. Thanks so much for sharing!
I remember doing this in High School back in 73, it was really fun. We had to draw our "Design" on paper as a rift wrath draft lol as he called it! So our Art Teacher could look at it.! to see if it past the building code. Than we drew our plans (Blue Prints) on the contact paper, we handed in our papers again for the second day, So he graded us again! Than the next day, who ever past he called out our names and we went up to the front of the class room and he handed us a toy hammer and a little hard hat and than we built our design. I told him he did that all wrong, but I forgave him lol cuz he was only a Art Teacher. I drew a Peace Sign and painted it with Water colors, I kinda threw my water color paints at it to make it looked like tie-dyed! So, I know what you mean about it felt like it took you for ever because the next day at school we walked in class and he hung our paintings up and I got a A+ Purple Ribbon! YAY! It was a lot of fun! I had forgot all about that until watching your tutorial : ) Thanks for sharing that and bring back a good memory that I had forgotten ; )
Thanks for the tip on the Contact Paper! I have it in my drawer but never thought to use it for this. I was using Stick-It Adhesive sheets. This is so much more economical! I also used Nuvo Shimmer Powders for a shimmery look. Very WOW!
I LIKE it! Thanks for the idea. It opens up a lot of possibilities for me. I'm going to try laying a piece of paper on top of the contact paper, and burnish over top., before I start water coloring. I think that will make the contact paper adhere better.
So pretty & delicate looking. You have the patience of a quilter...cut a big piece out & put it back together! LOL. I’m not sure I could do it but thanks for sharing!
Great masking technique using contact paper. I like the results you got, even though it leaked a little, it still gave a great look to your watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial! God bless!!
Kristina, You could get a similar effect by cutting out the die cut in white paper and adhering it over a watercolor background. Not quite as intricate looking, but still cool. Especially for the larger die cuts. Love your videos! 💕 Thank you! Susan K
Thanks for sharing this technique. I think it's impressive. I also appreciate that you shared your lessons learned. Finally, it is really helpful to see the list of supplies that your used!! Best!
Hi Kristina, as a watercolor artist I have used this technique before but if you want a really crisp edge you can run liquid frisket along the edges of the contact paper to seal out the watercolor. You CAN’T use a heat tool on the liquid frisket but I prefer a natural dry anyway. I love all your cards and have learned a lot from watching you.
I’ve been using clear contact paper with die cuts for years now, especially when I ink blend. I buy my contact paper (smaller roll) from the Dollar store. I also cut it to manageable pieces and place them under something heavy to help combat the curling. Will have to try using water colors.
I think they turned out wonderful! By far, this is best masking I've seen when using moderate to heavy water/watercolor. Thanks for sharing your masking experiment. I'm going to give it a try! 💜
These turned out so nice. I’ll definitely try this technique. PS Your nail polish reminds me of an iridescent dragonfly- so beautiful. I almost had to watch twice, once for the watercolor and once watching the light play on your nails 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🖌🎨🕊
This is awesome, I will be getting this contact paper and give this new awesome technique a try. Thanks for showing us how to do this water color technique!
Great tutorial.. Using a burnishing tool might help with the seepage. I’ve used contact paper on strathmore boards and burnishing is key to getting a crisp line.
I buy clear contact vinyl at the dollar store. I double up 2 pieces for both die cutting and for my cricut cutting. It’s still way cheaper than frisket and makes a stiffer mask that is easier to handle. After I lay the mask loosely on the paper, I place a scrap piece of pc paper on top to adhere the mask (stencil) with a bone folder. The paper insures I don’t damage the mask while smoothing it out. I usually use inks or chalks, but I love your water coloring technique and am going to give it a try!
Love these - I would like to try something similar only using colour paper for the text - ‘hello’ in purple, ‘thinking of you’ in green etc and would still do it in multiple layers
I can't wait to try this for water coloring and for brushing on ink as well. Thanks for giving us a frugal option because my $ is limited. You're a doll Kristina, and I'm so thankful for you in my life.💞
Great tip! I will for sure be trying it out. Have you tried fun foam for some of the sentiment dies? I love adding dimension to my cards but don't have patience to layer lots of cardstock so I use fun foam. It works with most dies. If the sentiment is really small and intricate it won't work as well.
Kristina, you're the watercolouring queen! Love all you make and love watching you paint!!
I love all of these cards and the use of contact paper. TFS!
Those cards look amazing. More WaterColour ideas.❤️
Love the "Thinking of You" card. So soft and pretty. All four of your cards have a simple elegance that is really appealing
What a great idea for getting more use from our dies. They look great! Thanks!
Very cool technique and really beautiful cards. Tfs
Great cards Kristina! Thanks for the idea!
Very cool technique! Love them all. Raising the words makes it so much more interesting. Thank you for sharing
I think this is so awesome. What a beautiful result.
Really beautiful cards.
They are all lovely,,,,lovely soft colours,,,,.xxxx 💕💕
Cool technique.
We used to use contract paper to line cupboard shelfs, it sure has been around a long time you sure have a beautiful gift
Great! I like the tiny irregularities where the paint oozed under the Contact paper! Gotta get some! Thanks!
Clever idea, Kristina. Love the ‘calmer,’ more muted look the watercoloring lent with the dies. Each one of those cards is a winner. The small imperfections give them an artsy quality. TFS. 💜
These are so lovely. I'm not much of a watercolorist, but I sure enjoy it. I can't wait to try this. I imagine it'll make me look better than I really am. Thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done!
I really enjoy hearing you walk us through as you’re doing it
Awesome technique!
Super cool idea! I loved them all!👏
Really this produced a nice result overall, I like the lemon & green one the best
Great technique! Thanks for sharing.
I’m a little behind but super happy I found this video. I have the contact paper because I’ve used it to make stencils on my Silhouette. I’m definitely doing this today. I love all of the cards but especially the one you turned on it’s side. Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!!
So very pretty as always thank you
You gave great ideals
And you love your hands too much.
Thank you for the time
Pretty cool, makes for really nice cards.
Hi Kristina 👋 All your hard work really has paid off over the last few months you are an absolute genius useing contact paper all the cards wear so pretty and delicate looking thank you for sharing such an amazing and very interesting tutorial also thank you for sharing all your very helpful tips this is one I will definitely be giving a go my personal favorite was the small hello really loved the colours .....Have a nice week Lin in South Wales uk 🦋 💞
Love your nails. Thanks for the video.
I don't have many large die cuts, but I can see myself using my cricut to cut out some pretty cool things with the contact paper!! I love to watercolor so what a cool fun way to change it up!
I need to try this technique. I love watercoloring but I’m not that good. But after watching your video, I think I can do it! Thanks, Kristina!
Very nice cards.
I have a roll of the frisket film, and it works wonderfully for ink blending! Will have to try watercolor with dies! So beautiful!!!
Very cool Kristina! Now I’m off to buy the contact paper.
Love this idea and can’t wait to try it.
What a great idea, these are beautiful Kristina. My fave is the SSS leafy frame card as well, so beautiful!
My favorite is the thinking of you card
I have been using contact paper for ages for masking, etc. I not only use my dies, I use my cutting machines (Cameo, Cricut Maker & Brother Scan N Cut) to cut the images I want to use on my project. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love watercolor too! Such a neat and helpful idea! Beautiful!
Hope all your videos reach millions of views. Amazing!
Those turned out really beautiful! Never thought to use Contact paper before, but why not? What a fantastic idea!
Love love this inexpensive masking technique. A great way to use up my stash of contact paper. Beautiful cards.
Definitely going to try this!!! Thanks.
You are talented and an inspiration. Purchased my first watercolor set from watching you. I’m not any good but with practice.... maybe. 🌸
Great idea, K! I haven't used that contact paper for years! I remember covering all my school books with it (or my Mom doing it-lol!) and I'm 67 now!!!! Definitely going to try this technique!!! Thanks!
Loved this! I can’t wait to try this!
A very cool idea!
WHAT A COOL TECHNIQUE, Kristina! Just different n’ fun way to do watercoloring n’ create some really COOL cards! Your tips to get better results from YOUR TRIAL n’ ERROR are so helpful~~i.e. pressing contact paper down around edges n’ over whole die piece, taping pieces to a board, etc. so thank you for those! I LOVE ALL OF THE CARDS and think the Diamond background/HELLO card is really neat! Definitely think the stacked layers of the sentiments are a must, even tho’ more time consuming! :-)). Thinking perhaps that using a co-ordinating color cardstock for sentiments might add a “pop”, too! You’ve inspired me to ‘PLAY” with this technique, too, so thank you for that! :-)). ALWAYS enjoy your videos! HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! Have a lovely day! :-)
Love the look!
WOW! Love this idea. Going to have to get some of that paper and try this out. I have so many dies I could use and try out with this technique. Thanks so much for sharing!
It's incredible how knowledgeable you are!! So inspiring! Even though I'll probably never make a card, I love watching your videos
This is sooooo cool. I thing pressing down around the edges with your fingers or a bone folder might prevent as much seeping. TYFS 💕
This is amazing and makes good use of dies . I think it is great and thanks for sharing it with us Kristina.
I remember doing this in High School back in 73, it was really fun. We had to draw our "Design" on paper as a rift wrath draft lol as he called it! So our Art Teacher could look at it.! to see if it past the building code. Than we drew our plans (Blue Prints) on the contact paper, we handed in our papers again for the second day, So he graded us again! Than the next day, who ever past he called out our names and we went up to the front of the class room and he handed us a toy hammer and a little hard hat and than we built our design. I told him he did that all wrong, but I forgave him lol cuz he was only a Art Teacher. I drew a Peace Sign and painted it with Water colors, I kinda threw my water color paints at it to make it looked like tie-dyed! So, I know what you mean about it felt like it took you for ever because the next day at school we walked in class and he hung our paintings up and I got a A+ Purple Ribbon! YAY! It was a lot of fun! I had forgot all about that until watching your tutorial : ) Thanks for sharing that and bring back a good memory that I had forgotten ; )
Thanks for the tip on the Contact Paper! I have it in my drawer but never thought to use it for this. I was using Stick-It Adhesive sheets. This is so much more economical! I also used Nuvo Shimmer Powders for a shimmery look. Very WOW!
Absolutely LOVE this idea and your cards! Lovely!
I LIKE it! Thanks for the idea. It opens up a lot of possibilities for me.
I'm going to try laying a piece of paper on top of the contact paper, and burnish over top., before I start water coloring. I think that will make the contact paper adhere better.
So pretty & delicate looking. You have the patience of a quilter...cut a big piece out & put it back together! LOL. I’m not sure I could do it but thanks for sharing!
What a great idea!!
Love these! Amazing!
Definitely going to try this out!
Beautiful cards, great technique!!! Love the colors you chose! Very innovative!
Great masking technique using contact paper. I like the results you got, even though it leaked a little, it still gave a great look to your watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial! God bless!!
Kristina,
You could get a similar effect by cutting out the die cut in white paper and adhering it over a watercolor background. Not quite as intricate looking, but still cool. Especially for the larger die cuts.
Love your videos! 💕
Thank you! Susan K
great idea!! I enjoy your video's and super ideas!! thank you!!
Gorgeous cards!
Thanks for sharing this technique. I think it's impressive. I also appreciate that you shared your lessons learned. Finally, it is really helpful to see the list of supplies that your used!! Best!
Hi Kristina, as a watercolor artist I have used this technique before but if you want a really crisp edge you can run liquid frisket along the edges of the contact paper to seal out the watercolor. You CAN’T use a heat tool on the liquid frisket but I prefer a natural dry anyway. I love all your cards and have learned a lot from watching you.
These cards are GORGEOUS! Thx for testing the contact paper method.
Great cards! The 'thinking of you' one is my favorite too.
Loved this idea with contact paper. I need to try it. Beautiful cards as always.
I’ve been using clear contact paper with die cuts for years now, especially when I ink blend. I buy my contact paper (smaller roll) from the Dollar store. I also cut it to manageable pieces and place them under something heavy to help combat the curling. Will have to try using water colors.
Very different kind of cards Really like them Thank you
Loved these
I think they turned out wonderful! By far, this is best masking I've seen when using moderate to heavy water/watercolor. Thanks for sharing your masking experiment. I'm going to give it a try! 💜
So pretty! 😍 Love!!!
Beautiful!! 😍😍
These turned out so nice. I’ll definitely try this technique. PS Your nail polish reminds me of an iridescent dragonfly- so beautiful. I almost had to watch twice, once for the watercolor and once watching the light play on your nails 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🖌🎨🕊
This is an awesome technique! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Beautiful cards! I’ll definitely be trying this technique.
Such a great idea.
This is awesome, I will be getting this contact paper and give this new awesome technique a try. Thanks for showing us how to do this water color technique!
All cards are simply awesome, my favorites are the Thinking of you and the heart card. Will check out your supply list now 😁
Great tutorial.. Using a burnishing tool might help with the seepage. I’ve used contact paper on strathmore boards and burnishing is key to getting a crisp line.
Love this idea!
This seems to be a very good idea. Thanks for such a good idea.
I love this idea, perfect for someone like me who's not as proficient at watercoloring.
I buy clear contact vinyl at the dollar store. I double up 2 pieces for both die cutting and for my cricut cutting. It’s still way cheaper than frisket and makes a stiffer mask that is easier to handle. After I lay the mask loosely on the paper, I place a scrap piece of pc paper on top to adhere the mask (stencil) with a bone folder. The paper insures I don’t damage the mask while smoothing it out. I usually use inks or chalks, but I love your water coloring technique and am going to give it a try!
Cool idea
Love these - I would like to try something similar only using colour paper for the text - ‘hello’ in purple, ‘thinking of you’ in green etc and would still do it in multiple layers
How much fun. Love to try ideas that don't stress the budget. Thank you for sharing your talent, always enjoy your work! 🥰
Can’t WAIT to try this. So many ideas!!!!
Love this technique! And also loved today's music 👌
Really a good technique. Thanks for sharing it. I love it!
Nice idea. Think this will be on my “To Try List”. I found it to be quite fun and interesting.
I can't wait to try this for water coloring and for brushing on ink as well. Thanks for giving us a frugal option because my $ is limited. You're a doll Kristina, and I'm so thankful for you in my life.💞
I like them and wish I could get somewhere trying Watercolor:-)
Lovely cards, Kristina ! Always great designs and colours. Smart idea, thanks for sharing.
Great tip! I will for sure be trying it out. Have you tried fun foam for some of the sentiment dies? I love adding dimension to my cards but don't have patience to layer lots of cardstock so I use fun foam. It works with most dies. If the sentiment is really small and intricate it won't work as well.
Yes, I’ve tried, but really wanted to use it on intricate dies. Like you mention, it doesn’t really work for those.
Definitely going to give this a try. Have a roll of contact paper on my desk. Thanks for sharing.
It is magnificent to discover this fantastic tenchique for a beautfiul cards. THANKS! Kristina for sharing
Beautiful cards. Glad to hear it took you "10 years" to glue the die cuts together. Then I don't feel bad when mine don't work like the videos.