Have you made cards this year? What are your favorite colors to use? If you need a nice holiday pick me up story, my mother wrote a *feel-good small town holiday book* . You can see it here --- amzn.to/39IUdu9
I just bought the Kindle Book and have started reading, just from looking at the reviews, I have a feeling that I'll be sending your Mom's book to a few family members this year ! Thank you so much, I do believe in fate, and maybe I'm supposed to read your Mom's book, and that's why I was led to your channel too!!! Have a wonderful Christmas with your gigantic family!!!! Be safe!
I am a acrylic pour card maker. I pour on water color paper then attach to card stock with either a glue gun or double sided tape. The paper usually does not dry flat. I have cut sheet rock to a size large enough to lay out about 6 dried pours on it. Two boards of the same size. Tape the edges of the sheet rock. Lay paper towel on the boards, lay the dried pours face down, another layer of paper towel on top of the pours, spray the top layer with water not soaking but quite damp. Put the 2nd board on top and hold down with heavy objects. I just use the gallons of floetrol or glue. Let dry for 24 hours. Card are perfectly flat. The sheet rock will be good for years. I have several boards and just layer them on top of each other. You probably already know this but I thought it might help. I also cut the edges of the pours after they are dry to give a nice clean edge. Absolutely love your teaching!
awwww this really warmed my heart David. I must try this. My Mom is not here any longer but so glad you're able to express this to your Mom. You're so very lucky to have a Mom like that. Those cards are tooooo beautiful thank you!!!
Love this idea and your execution is wonderful. You have a great presence on video. Your cards were lovely and your mom clearly did a wonderful job of raising a wonderful son. Hugs to you both.
Its amazing how the masked off area really makes it pop and look very professional. Love the music too, very nice presentation, thanx. Sure wish I didn't just drop off my card stock to the local thrift shop recently. I think I have some photo paper I will give a try.
Lol, I feel that Barbara. I just dropped of a bunch of picture frames with glass and my wife asked me why I didn't spray paint the frame and do a pour on the back side of the glass.
@@LeftBrainedArtist afterthought: you can dip the envelope flap at the same time you dip the cards, also and/or maybe up the side of the envelope to the left of where you address it. I got some cards from an indigenous tribe that had the same designs on envelope as on the cards and it was very appealing.
Kudos to you. Informative, interesting and we'll explained as always.☺️ A tip that may be helpful to some of your viewers. I tape to a piece of shiny cardboard (similar to cut pieces of cereal boxes) which is slightly larger than the piece you are working on, thus protecting the back from any spillage and keeping it clean. It also makes it easier to remove the masking tape as you don't have to fold it over and the cardboard having a shiny surface means that the masking tape comes off easily. Looking forward to your next informative video.♥️
@@LeftBrainedArtist Yes the bending could be a problem, especially when I do a large pour like A3. I find that the paper buckles which makes it tricky when blowing or tilting. But as long as I leave it taped to the board until dry (I use 3mm MDF cut to A3 size - I believe it's called custom wood here in Aus) it seems to straighten itself out. I would even suggest maybe doing the pour on a single sheet of water colour paper and then cutting it to size and gluing it to the front of the card? That way the rest of the card does not get moisture on it and the back stays clean. Anyway sorry to waffle on. I'm sure you have thought of all these things already. The term "Grandmother" and "sucking eggs" comes to mind 😜❤️💓🎨
I'll be starting to make next year's Christmas cards in a month or so....these techniques will definitely be added to my repertoire!! I already do the smooshing with watercolour...very excited to try it with acrylics and definitely the swipe, too!! Thank you!!!
@@LeftBrainedArtist I make a lot. This year I made about 85. They usually involve die cutting and multiple pieces, so I spread it out over the year. Plus I like to give sets of cards as birthday gifts throughout the year, so gotta get 'em done early for that! 😁
You always have the best shirts!! :) I actually made cards this year by taking photos of my favorite pour and printing out the photos and attaching them to cards. Next year, I'm going to try to paint them!!
How very lovely......and deliberate misspellings......bet you were a terror as a child. BTW. I am a computer programmer too, but thankfully retired. Only recently interested in pouring. Love that you explain the 'why' of things. I need that.
Well wouldn't you know it.......I've done all my Xmas cards!!😱😱 but love the idea and the tutorial so I will be giving it a go 2021. I've been to scared doing pourings all the mess but seeing you do cards is what I can cope with. Thank you for showing the process to make beautiful cards.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💕💕💕💕😍😍😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I love handmade cards, I've made several already this year. But I love this dipping technique. I've done that on photo paper, and I've done balloon smashes and then transferred it to watercolor paper that I cut down and then glue-sticked to the front of paper blank cards I get from the Dollar Store! Lovely tutorial - I've got tons of washi tape but I need to get some Frog Tape, haven't been into a craft store in ages but I do buy via amazon a lot. Do those craft paints self level when you dip? I loved the swipes... I love fluid acrylics and have been doing some on canvas and tiles. I have been using OGX Coconut Hair Serum (it's dimethicone) as an additive to my mixed pouring paints and it gives you lovely cells and lacing! One bottle would last you forever, I picked mine up at WalMart! These are lovely!! Thanks for the inspiration to add to my card styles. And.... Thanks for the link to your mom's book! Excited to check that out!!! Blessings!! ~ Jan
The craft paints don't necessarily self level but when they dry the paint is almost flat so you don't get even close the texture that it looks like you are going to get. Dimethicone is definitely a great alternative to silicone. Thanks for the insights Jan.
Love this! I'm quite left brained also....I tend to make most ideas harder than they need to be. LOL! Have you ever tried painting on glass? Interesting concept.... I've seen other artists do this, but I'd love to hear or see your take on it. Love your channel, you really inspire me.
I have a video where I poured on a vase. Glass works just fine you just need to either put on a gesso or use a very sticky medium with a nice strong top coat so it doesn't get scratched.
Found this too late for last Christmas but will certainly be doing it next Christmas. I used similar methods on wooden cutouts to make Christmas decs but never thought of doing it on card. Just don't have your genius I guess. BTW - love the 'yawn' shirt, I want one ;-)
Thanks Hawk. I need to branch out from cards and ornaments. Wooden blocks/figures sounds like just the think for this year. My brother has a CNC router now so I might have him make me something.
@@LeftBrainedArtist That's a nice thing to own. Dollar Tree and Dollarama also sell some nice wooden cutouts, depending on what you want. My method is somewhat different as I dirty pour onto parchment paper then dip the wood into the paint but the result is somewhat similar.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you, I'm also a card maker and this didn't even cross my mind!!! What's wrong with me this year!!! Oh and BTW...your letter to your Mom is the best, she's got a lot to be proud of...I may do a video on this, if I have the time...I've been slacking on my video's...although this to me would be a fun one...I'll give you credit, of course if I do! Thanks for a great idea...maybe I will send out a few cards now this year!
Hello again, I have one question re the paid you used for the cards. Was the paint you used a pourable paint that you premixed with resin or just acrylic paint from the tube. Thanks for you taking the time to respond.
Just straight acrylic paint from the 2 oz containers you can get from Walmart or Craft stores. You can absolutely use mixed pour paint but like regular acrylic pouring but I wanted this to be useful to people that don't know what acrylic pouring is also.
Can you seal a card? I have one I want to frame; I'd like to bring the colors out a bit more and add some gloss. Can I just spray it with Krylon Crystal Clear or similar?
Question..I purchased a small bottle of Liquitex flow aid, is it placed directly on already mixed paint or do I have to mix with 1part flow aid and 20 part H2O before putting in the paints.
You can do both. Mixing it in to the water is more precise but I have been known to add a drop or so per couple of ounces of mixed paint/medium when I know there is more than 20 drops of equivalent water in it. You definitely don't want to overdo the flow aid (unless you like really runny looking and mixed colors).
I have had good success with 2 parts floetrol and 1 part polycrylic and a drop or two of flow aid. Then mixed with paint 2:1. Sometimes a few drops of water to make it he right consistency.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Lol Im the worst speller around, and my mom was an elementary school teacher!! I have zero room tp talk about spelling... and did I meantion my degree is in Enlgish Lit?!
Have you made cards this year? What are your favorite colors to use?
If you need a nice holiday pick me up story, my mother wrote a *feel-good small town holiday book* . You can see it here --- amzn.to/39IUdu9
I just bought the Kindle Book and have started reading, just from looking at the reviews, I have a feeling that I'll be sending your Mom's book to a few family members this year ! Thank you so much, I do believe in fate, and maybe I'm supposed to read your Mom's book, and that's why I was led to your channel too!!! Have a wonderful Christmas with your gigantic family!!!! Be safe!
All kinds of little tidbits with this guy!!! This man is a GIVER, no doubt!
Luckily this helps me learn and retain too.
I am a acrylic pour card maker. I pour on water color paper then attach to card stock with either a glue gun or double sided tape. The paper usually does not dry flat. I have cut sheet rock to a size large enough to lay out about 6 dried pours on it. Two boards of the same size. Tape the edges of the sheet rock. Lay paper towel on the boards, lay the dried pours face down, another layer of paper towel on top of the pours, spray the top layer with water not soaking but quite damp. Put the 2nd board on top and hold down with heavy objects. I just use the gallons of floetrol or glue. Let dry for 24 hours. Card are perfectly flat. The sheet rock will be good for years. I have several boards and just layer them on top of each other. You probably already know this but I thought it might help. I also cut the edges of the pours after they are dry to give a nice clean edge.
Absolutely love your teaching!
That is a great idea. Thanks Jane.
I didn't even know what a COLOR WHEEL was FOR!!! I knew what one was. I just didn't know how useful it is. Thanks David!!!!
You bet!
I love twin pours!!!
Those were my favorite also.
LISTEN TO THIS MAN, I MEAN BRAIN!!!! HE KNOWS of what he speaks!!!!😃😃😃😃😃
Awe ☺
These cards are a great opportunity to jump into mixed media. Or absolutely beautiful just as they are! TFS!
Thanks Donna. It was a fun little project.
awwww this really warmed my heart David. I must try this. My Mom is not here any longer but so glad you're able to express this to your Mom.
You're so very lucky to have a Mom like that. Those cards are tooooo beautiful thank you!!!
Thanks Mary Lou. I don't do it enough that is for sure. Happy Holidays!
Love this idea and your execution is wonderful. You have a great presence on video. Your cards were lovely and your mom clearly did a wonderful job of raising a wonderful son. Hugs to you both.
Thanks Diane. She is definitely the reason I am who I am today.
You are sooooo artistic!!!! Best cards I've ever seen!!!
Thanks Ma. They were fun to make too.
Its amazing how the masked off area really makes it pop and look very professional. Love the music too, very nice presentation, thanx. Sure wish I didn't just drop off my card stock to the local thrift shop recently. I think I have some photo paper I will give a try.
Lol, I feel that Barbara. I just dropped of a bunch of picture frames with glass and my wife asked me why I didn't spray paint the frame and do a pour on the back side of the glass.
@@LeftBrainedArtist afterthought: you can dip the envelope flap at the same time you dip the cards, also and/or maybe up the side of the envelope to the left of where you address it. I got some cards from an indigenous tribe that had the same designs on envelope as on the cards and it was very appealing.
I am so doing this this year! 😊
Wonderful! It was a lot of fun for sure.
Wonderful idea!
Thank you Jess. This was a blast to create and the recipients have loved them.
Very creative!🙏🎨🙏
Thank you so much 😊
Really cool. They are beautiful. Thank you.
Glad you like them Marcey. Happy holidays!
Kudos to you. Informative, interesting and we'll explained as always.☺️ A tip that may be helpful to some of your viewers. I tape to a piece of shiny cardboard (similar to cut pieces of cereal boxes) which is slightly larger than the piece you are working on, thus protecting the back from any spillage and keeping it clean. It also makes it easier to remove the masking tape as you don't have to fold it over and the cardboard having a shiny surface means that the masking tape comes off easily. Looking forward to your next informative video.♥️
That is a great tip. I alwasy have cardboard lying around. I bet it helps the bending too.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Yes the bending could be a problem, especially when I do a large pour like A3. I find that the paper buckles which makes it tricky when blowing or tilting. But as long as I leave it taped to the board until dry (I use 3mm MDF cut to A3 size - I believe it's called custom wood here in Aus) it seems to straighten itself out. I would even suggest maybe doing the pour on a single sheet of water colour paper and then cutting it to size and gluing it to the front of the card? That way the rest of the card does not get moisture on it and the back stays clean. Anyway sorry to waffle on. I'm sure you have thought of all these things already. The term "Grandmother" and "sucking eggs" comes to mind 😜❤️💓🎨
Thank you for the awesome ideas for cards...They turned out great, you are definitely a good teacher...Love Them all
Thank you so much Brenda. I am pretty partial to them myself. One set I was worried but after peeling the tape off they look so much better.
Happy Christmas to you n family 🎊🎉
Same to you Sushma!
I'll be starting to make next year's Christmas cards in a month or so....these techniques will definitely be added to my repertoire!! I already do the smooshing with watercolour...very excited to try it with acrylics and definitely the swipe, too!! Thank you!!!
You do cards 10 months early? Wow, you are my hero. I am lucky if I do it in December.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I make a lot. This year I made about 85. They usually involve die cutting and multiple pieces, so I spread it out over the year. Plus I like to give sets of cards as birthday gifts throughout the year, so gotta get 'em done early for that! 😁
they turned out so pretty 🤗christmas cheers 🎄☃️
Thanks so much Woodworking Girl!
They look lovely.. OK now you got me, I'm going to give it a try. 👍
That's always my problem with watching pouring videos. Glad I am not the only one.
I love this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for watching Cheri.
You are awesome! So enjoy the way you teach!👍♥️
Thank you so much Karen. For me it's the easiest way to learn and have the lesson stick for me.
Great idea, I never thought to pour in cards! Thank you!
So fun and unique for a gift.
Unneeded photos and the extra page they include also do great for swiping.
That's a great idea! Never thought about using actual photos.
@@LeftBrainedArtist I forgot to note which pieces I already had photos of and so made many too many. And photo swipers were born!
I dip photo cards. Works great and no curling.
Ooh, this is a great idea too. How long do they take to dry?
You’re the best.
TY so much Annie.
You always have the best shirts!! :) I actually made cards this year by taking photos of my favorite pour and printing out the photos and attaching them to cards. Next year, I'm going to try to paint them!!
Doing prints sounds pretty awesome also! Thanks Kim.
Oh my goodness, what a neat idea!! I am very new to fluid art and I'm always looking for new ideas and this is perfect!! Thank you for sharing!!!
You are so welcome Colleen. Definitely try it. My wife can't wait to sends these out.
Nice technique!!
Thank you! Cheers!
How very lovely......and deliberate misspellings......bet you were a terror as a child. BTW. I am a computer programmer too, but thankfully retired. Only recently interested in pouring. Love that you explain the 'why' of things. I need that.
Thanks Marsha. We do tend to be a little more devious in my family. Comes with being one of eight kids I think.
great idea!! I'm off to Michaels!! Thanks again for inspiration with explanation!!
You are so welcome Bobbie. Good luck.
Beautiful 👌👌
Thanks a lot 😊
Brilliant
Thanks Pamela.
Thank you for sharing. Great tutorial. My new project to do with grandkids. Healthy, Happy Holidays to you and yours.
I am sure they will love it Martha. Happy Holidays to you too!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on pouring, I just wish I had found your channel sooner. Happy Holidays!
Same to you Mary. Happy Holidays!
Well wouldn't you know it.......I've done all my Xmas cards!!😱😱 but love the idea and the tutorial so I will be giving it a go 2021. I've been to scared doing pourings all the mess but seeing you do cards is what I can cope with. Thank you for showing the process to make beautiful cards.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💕💕💕💕😍😍😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
You're more organized than I am. Last minute man for me.
Thank you for your channel. I am a new "artist" LOL Loving this.
You are totally an artist. If this computer programmer can do it, so you can anyone.
I use card stock, and I pour on the plastic side of a puppy pad
That sounds perfect Melody.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thank you!
Yes, with the plastic side up you also get skins to use
Thank you for the fast response.
Any time Marth. Good luck.
I absolutely love this idea. Thank you for sharing. They are beautiful 😍
Glad you like them Vicki. Super easy and they make a great addition to a gift.
I love handmade cards, I've made several already this year. But I love this dipping technique. I've done that on photo paper, and I've done balloon smashes and then transferred it to watercolor paper that I cut down and then glue-sticked to the front of paper blank cards I get from the Dollar Store! Lovely tutorial - I've got tons of washi tape but I need to get some Frog Tape, haven't been into a craft store in ages but I do buy via amazon a lot. Do those craft paints self level when you dip? I loved the swipes... I love fluid acrylics and have been doing some on canvas and tiles. I have been using OGX Coconut Hair Serum (it's dimethicone) as an additive to my mixed pouring paints and it gives you lovely cells and lacing! One bottle would last you forever, I picked mine up at WalMart! These are lovely!! Thanks for the inspiration to add to my card styles. And.... Thanks for the link to your mom's book! Excited to check that out!!! Blessings!! ~ Jan
The craft paints don't necessarily self level but when they dry the paint is almost flat so you don't get even close the texture that it looks like you are going to get. Dimethicone is definitely a great alternative to silicone. Thanks for the insights Jan.
@@LeftBrainedArtist WD40 scares me....lol. My sprayer always goes wonky!!
Love this! I'm quite left brained also....I tend to make most ideas harder than they need to be. LOL!
Have you ever tried painting on glass? Interesting concept.... I've seen other artists do this, but I'd love to hear or see your take on it.
Love your channel, you really inspire me.
I have a video where I poured on a vase. Glass works just fine you just need to either put on a gesso or use a very sticky medium with a nice strong top coat so it doesn't get scratched.
Omg they are beautiful. Do you see the fairy on the top left card? On the right side edge? Lol
I did not but I do now. Thanks for pointing it out Kerry.
It's easier to tape off a card-sized section on the plastic and put paint directly on the plastic.
That's what I did for the previous cards but my video didn't turn out. I like them either way.
You should listen and not try to tell him how to do it. Its HIS channel. You might learn something.
Found this too late for last Christmas but will certainly be doing it next Christmas. I used similar methods on wooden cutouts to make Christmas decs but never thought of doing it on card. Just don't have your genius I guess. BTW - love the 'yawn' shirt, I want one ;-)
Thanks Hawk. I need to branch out from cards and ornaments. Wooden blocks/figures sounds like just the think for this year. My brother has a CNC router now so I might have him make me something.
@@LeftBrainedArtist That's a nice thing to own. Dollar Tree and Dollarama also sell some nice wooden cutouts, depending on what you want. My method is somewhat different as I dirty pour onto parchment paper then dip the wood into the paint but the result is somewhat similar.
Fantastic idea well done I love 💕 them all thanks again for the tutorial 👏🏻💚🌈
Thanks so much Janet.
Hello, what a great idea. I love the cards you made. I shall try making some for the holidays. You are an awesome teacher.
Have a great day.
Thank you! You too Sunita.
These turned out beautiful! Thank you for teaching me so much great information that I needed! I am going to go try to make cards now!
You are so welcome Sara. Good luck with your cards.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks! I need it! lol
Love these cards!
Thank you for sharing ...
What did happen to your Computer Programmer career?
Still doing it. This is my side gig/hobby.
I love the dip cards. Was that paint right from the bottle or did you thin it out? Merry Christmas!
Both! First set of each the reverse dips or smushes were straight out. The second (swipe) of each were thinned.
This was a wonderful tutorial thank you ever so much. Happy Holidays to you and family.
Same to you Noemi.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you, I'm also a card maker and this didn't even cross my mind!!! What's wrong with me this year!!! Oh and BTW...your letter to your Mom is the best, she's got a lot to be proud of...I may do a video on this, if I have the time...I've been slacking on my video's...although this to me would be a fun one...I'll give you credit, of course if I do! Thanks for a great idea...maybe I will send out a few cards now this year!
Go for it! RUclips has room for us all. And thank you for the kind words Donna.
You're a Genious! I have cards like this laying around, going to try this right now, thank you!
You are so welcome! I hope they turn out amazing Meredith.
This is great! Do the cards need to be sealed?
If you want to keep them for years than yes. otherwise it isn't necessary.
Hello again, I have one question re the paid you used for the cards. Was the paint you used a pourable paint that you premixed with resin or just acrylic paint from the tube. Thanks for you taking the time to respond.
Just straight acrylic paint from the 2 oz containers you can get from Walmart or Craft stores. You can absolutely use mixed pour paint but like regular acrylic pouring but I wanted this to be useful to people that don't know what acrylic pouring is also.
@@LeftBrainedArtist thanks a million. I have ordered the supplies and can’t wait to try your techniques.
Can you seal a card? I have one I want to frame; I'd like to bring the colors out a bit more and add some gloss. Can I just spray it with Krylon Crystal Clear or similar?
Absolutely you can. Be VERY light on the coats you use or use a spray varnish.
Question..I purchased a small bottle of Liquitex flow aid, is it placed directly on already mixed paint or do I have to mix with 1part flow aid and 20 part H2O before putting in the paints.
You can do both. Mixing it in to the water is more precise but I have been known to add a drop or so per couple of ounces of mixed paint/medium when I know there is more than 20 drops of equivalent water in it. You definitely don't want to overdo the flow aid (unless you like really runny looking and mixed colors).
What is your cell activator recipe? I’m having trouble with floetrol and Amsterdam white.
I have had good success with 2 parts floetrol and 1 part polycrylic and a drop or two of flow aid. Then mixed with paint 2:1. Sometimes a few drops of water to make it he right consistency.
@@LeftBrainedArtist Thanks for the help. I’ll try it.
Thank you, David, for teaching me how to put green and red on the same canvas without ending up with Puke Plum. 🤣🤣🤣
You are most welcome.
i can’t even find clear pour for photo cards
8( I'll keep my eyes open for deals. Are you in the US?
@@LeftBrainedArtist yes
Lol My husband did the same thing w his English teacher mom!🤣
She has to guess which ones I misspelled on purpose!
@@LeftBrainedArtist Lol Im the worst speller around, and my mom was an elementary school teacher!! I have zero room tp talk about spelling... and did I meantion my degree is in Enlgish Lit?!
Is it typos or misspells....