Hello everyone, I’m sharing a fun idea to apply easy see-through watercolor elements to cards that can be also used to make shakers.
Today, I’m also joining a blog hop to celebrate a new exciting Simon Says Stamp Release called Lucky to Know You.
I’m featuring Crocus Flower Wafer Die + 4 easy die-cutting ideas
Isn’t it gorgeous?
Crocus Flower Wafer Die
- Crocus Flower Wafer Die will also allow you to create windows and the negative space will allow room for shakers, paper piecing or coloring
- For this card, I also made my own DIY textured paper.
- I applied a simple technique to achieve the look and feel of Watercolor Cauliflowers. I love that texture!!
- To achieve it, I used Nuvo Aqua Flow pens. You can try any other liquid, high pigmented, water-based pigments you might have.
I also have 2 short videos techniques with tips one in my Youtube channel Here and one on my Instagram here
See Through Watercolour Shakers and Paper Piecing
Cauliflower Texture Technique
- Apply Nuvo Aqua Flow ink on a non-porous surface.
- Spray water over the ink.
- Place a piece of watercolor paper over the inked water.
- Using a heat tool “semi-dry the paper“
- Do not dry the paper completely!!
- Dab the paper again on the inky surface.
- Repeat until achieving the desired look.
1. Make a Shaker
- To make the shaker, I first die-cut tags using the larger die from Nested Tags die set by Simon Says Stamps and the Crocus Flower Wafer Die.
- Then, I simply adhered acetate behind the die-cut panel using double sided tape and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.
- When the acetate was in place, I used double-sided adhesive foam tape behind it to make a box to add clear sequins and Nuvo gemstones.
- Next, I removed the protective paper from the double-sided foam tape, and I adhered the watercolored panel behind.
- For the little banner, I also used a sentiment from Tiny Words Encouragement Stamp Set .
- I also use Floral Reflexion Cut and Emboss Folder by Spellbinders to add a texture to the white background panel.
2. Simply Watersolour
- For this card, I did some paper piecing.
- The flower and leaves were die cut out of my DIY Nuvo Aqua Flow cauliflower effect watercolor paper.
- I also used the Cauliflower effect of watercolor paper.
Note: I tried to use Zigs to achieve the cauliflower texture as people have been asking me if is possible to use them to do this.
Sadly they do not perform the same as the Nuvo Aqua Flows but if that’s all you got. Just try to use them.
You can see the little piece of paper made using Zigs on the edge of the card.
So, I was determined to do something simple for you today, something easy with a lot of texture, character and great finishing.
From the wide variety of ideas that crossed my mind, I first started with a very easy layout that reminds me of my first makes.
3. Simple Multicolored die-cut Cards
- First, I cut the flowers out of the three different paper colours.
- Then, I run the die through the die cutting machine hoping to get all the pieces together.
- I carefully removed the die cuts from the machine and added washi tape at the back of the flowers to keep all the pieces together.
- I wanted to add texture to the background so that I used Marilyn Full Card Die that is simply stunning.
- The sentiments are from Tiny Words Encouragement Stamp Set.
All the “tiny words stamp sets” by Simon Says Stamp are a great addition to your stash .. they are so super useful.
Watch 2-minutes video on Instagram to show you how I made this card!
- I also stamped the envelopes using Greetings Mix a stamp set that includes 24 different sentiments, in different fonts and sizes.
4. Die Cut Background Pannel
I managed to add various flowers on the main panel to create a very simple composition.
The sentiment is from Bunny Kisses Wafer Die and I framed the little composition using A2 Double Stitched Frame dies By Honey Bee Stamps.
I also used the new Stitching die by Simon Says Stamp to add texture to the background. I only pass it through the machine once, hoping to only create an impression on the paper.
To fully cut a panel with this die I would advise using it in with a metal shim and run the die through the machine a couple of times.
Blog Hop
The next in the hop is the amazing Gayatri Murali.
Happy hopping !!
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Debby Hughes
- Laura Bassen
- Yoonsun Hur
- Amanda Korotkova
- Yana Smakula
- Amy Rysavy
- Bibi Cameron >>>>You Are Here!!!
- Gayatri Murali
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Emma Williams
- Karin Äkesdotter
- Preeti Chandran
- Sidnie Des Jardins
- JD Collins
- Anna-Karin Evaldsson
For more inspiration make sure to visit Lucky to Know You Gallery.
Make sure to subscribe to my blog or come back later to see other ideas I’ll be sharing using goodies from this release!!
That’s all for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting
x
Bibi
Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section.
Winners will be chosen over the weekend and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 11th of March.
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love this release! Your cards are so pretty!
Thank you for giving us so many pretty cards. I love the Marilyn background die!
The paper piercing is wonderful!
Love the color combination
What a beautiful set of cards !
Thank you for sharing how you created them.
Wow! You really went to town! I especially like the last card, but the concept and color choices for the first one are interesting. Gotta see if I can Pin them.
Love your paper pieced crocus!
Love your color choices on these cards!
Love those dies! ❤️❤️
You've shared a fantastic range of cards featuring this pretty die!
So many ideas with just one die! Super creative! Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful cards. We need a video!!
I love this die and such unique colors!!!
I love your beautiful cards and definitely this die.
Love the background papers you made and paper-pieced back into the die. You must show us how you made this beautiful background!
Beautiful cards!! Love that die!!
Lovely colors of cardstock… This crocus looks like stained glass, lovely. The two background does are wonderful and I think I want everything… Thanks for sharing these.
I love the card with the tag!
Really Beautiful cards!!!
I love those cards. The crocus flower die is definitely one of my favorites from this fantastic release and you've done a great job showing its versatility.
The shaker/paper pieced cards
look like stained glass.
Beautiful cards.
thanks for sharing
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Really beautiful designs!! Thank you for sharing!
Your cards are so pretty!!
Love the shaker card in green…different and pretty. I really like the paper pierced one too.
Beautiful cards! Fabulous release!
Crafty & pretty on thdd Crocus creations.
Beautiful cards, I especially lime the shaker.
Pretty cards! Love the shakers! Thanks for sharing!
I love the "cauliflower effect" technique. It has the look of cloisonne, so elegant and luxurious.
Love all the pretty color combos you used with this awesome die. The last two cards are really stunning and I love shakers!
The Crocus Flower die was not at the top of my list, but after seeing all the beautiful ways to use it, I'm now moving it up. Your cards are stunning!
I love your Easter Wishes panel card. Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing your work!
Wow, what a gorgeous cards with the crocus die. Great to see so many variations. Thank you so much for your video and sharing your inspiration. Have a wonderful day.
Beautiful Cards! Love the crocus die! Thank you for the inspiration!
That paper pieced card is gorgeous! Nicely done.
Love all the texture you created on your cards! Wow!
This is a super release and you have made some beautiful cards and tags!
These are all so beautiful! The Easter Wishes is fabulous!
Your cards are gorgeous! I love all the different designs you created, especially the second card with the multiple flowers in the background. 🙂
Such gorgeous cards! I love them all!
Love all of the texture on your gorgeous cards. This new release from Simon is outstanding!
Love the stain glass look.
WOW – love the technique for creating those lovely panel – Your video is really inspiring – l will be watching it again and again for more inspiration:)
I've never before heard of the cauliflower technique. TFS your lovely creations.
So excited about this release and I love your ideas using the crocus die, thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful cards! I love that crocus – and the other – die cut flowers from this hop! And thank you for sharing your DIY watercolor paper. Such a neat idea, and beaufiful, too!
Love the shaker cards you made with the crocus die.
Amazing cards – I especially love the paper-pieced crocus
Oh these are each so lovely! I love the elegance of each of your flowers and how very creative they are – you could make flowers upon flowers with these beautiful dies and stamps! TFS!
the gold looks AMAZING. It is incredible!
Love the cards, great colors.
that die is gorgeous and you've used them in such beautiful ways
Awesome cards: paper piercing and shaker card combo…..fantastic creativity!!!
Love your crocus cards, very pretty. Unfortunately, the die is already out of stock at SSS!
Everyone of your cards is gorgeous! I believe I can do this! I haven't done the cauliflower technique before but you inspire me to try.
Amazing background for your daffodil die and love the idea of the cling wrap.
Wow, Bibi, how amazing your cards are! Love your spring colors. I especially love the ones that look like stained glass!
Great release! Gorgeous creations! I especially love the cauliflower texture watercolor technique for your Tulips!
Gorgeous creations! Your DIY papers are divine!!!
Wow!! Just when I thought you were finished, you showed another beautiful card using this fabulous tulip die!! Great color combos on all of them!
Awesome release! Gorgeous creations! I especially love the tulips with the cauliflower texture coloring technique!
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Love the shaker tag card.
Thanks so much for sharing…
BEautiful cards!
Oh, these cards are gorgeous! I love the shaker cards! Stunning! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Gorgeous!
Wow! These cards are gorgeous! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
Your cards are fabulous. I really like what you've done with those crocus dies. Thanks for the great inspiration.
Love the paper piecing & those beautiful crocus!
Thanks so much for sharing – the crocus is one I decided I might need too!
Hi BiBi! Love, Love Love the watercoloring and paper piecing! Just Awesome. Thanks, Denise
Beautiful crocus flowers and backgrounds!
Great cards ideas. Thanks for sharing!
You have created some interesting color combinations.
I loved your cauliflower effect.Will be trying these on my cards.Thanks for the inspiration
Beautiful card, love the flowers background one!
Oh, what a wonderful series of cards! Particularly interesting is the color combination of the first two. Thanks for sharing!
gorgeous cards … love your colours
Your shaker card is super gorgeous!!
Love the Crocus in all the different colors. Thanks for all the great tips in your video. The cards turned out lovely!!
These are gorgeous!!! The Never Give Up one is my favorite!! Thank you!!!
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Thank you for all the tips and techniques – of course crocus flowers are the first sign of spring and just love them!
Hello 🙂 it's my first time to comment on your blog and I am happy to find your website! The card is out of this world wow really
The cauliflower texture technique is awesome.
Beautiful creations!!! So Springy!!
Beautiful cards, great designs!
SWOON!! I LOVE these, such STUNNING Designs!! THANKS for sharing the Video too and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
Stunning!!
Gorgeous cards! I love your techniques!
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Stunning! That crocus die is definitely in my wishlist! Thanks for sharing!
Your cards and tags are so lovely! So many cool techniques in your video, too! I really like the die cute tulips and the crocuses on the bold orange! And the shaker tag card. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Paper piecing items are gorgeous, like stained glass.
Merrill P
Marisela Delgado said: Gorgeous cards, Bibi. mariandmonsterd[at]yahoo.com
I love your cards using the Nuvo pens!! Spectacular!!!
Wow is all I can say, no really WOW!! Love your cards! Thanks for the ideas and with one die. WOW, Happy Crafting Everyone.
Great cards, thanks for sharing!
Great designs and I like the colors.
So many great ideas! Awesome. Thank you!
Wonderful cards using the new release, love the shaker card.
Bibi, your cards are wonderful!!!! Love all the examples you showed us and such great 👍👍👍 colors! TFS!!
Awesome set of inspirations! Love them all! 🙂
Beautiful cards! Love the springfilled looks!
WOW Bibi 🙂 You've been one beautifully busy lady!!! I love them all but the two cauliflower technique cards really caught my eye! I'm going to give that new to me technique soon! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂