Watercolor Swiping + LOTS of Cards + GIVEAWAYS
Hello! Today I am sharing a super simple technique for creating smooth watercolor backgrounds. This is perfect for creating many cards at once!
[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.]
A few weeks ago, I showed how to create colorful backgrounds by swiping alcohol ink on yupo paper (HERE). After that, I showed how to create ink pads with baby wipes and dye reinkers (HERE). Well today I am combining those two techniques to create watercolor swiped backgrounds!
I show many ways of doing this technique in my video. And they are SUPER easy. I also showed a few different products you can use… including Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ), Gina K Ink Refills, and Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks ( HA | SSS ). (By the way, Distress Ink and Oxide Reinkers would be great for this, too. I just ran out of time to demonstrate it!)
Because I have so many cards for you today, I will just be putting the supplies used next to each card image below. Keep in mind there are MANY more shown in my video. Yep, I went overboard. 🙂
Diagonal Rainbow Card:
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for most images
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- Hero Arts One of a Kind Stamp & Cut ( HA | SSS ) on envelope
- White heat embossing over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
Check out how smooth that rainbow is…
Friends Stick Together Card:
- Hero Arts Stick Together Stamp & Cut ( HA | SSS ) for some images
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for some images
- Hero Arts One of a Kind Stamp & Cut ( HA | SSS ) on envelope
- White heat embossing over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | ELH )
Postage Stay Crafty Card:
- Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) for white die cut
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for most images and envelope sentiment
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- Gina K Silver Metallic Cardstock notecard
- White heat embossing over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | ELH )
I really like the look of the Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) – makes it look like a postage stamp. Perfect for us cardmakers! 🙂 I also like using Silver Metallic Cardstock for my notecards when doing bright elements. I gives nice balance.
Zig Zag Stay Crafty Card:
- Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) for white die cut
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for most images
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- VersaFine Onyx Black Ink ( SSS | EH ) clear heat embossed over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
I applied the watercolor in a zig-zag motion for fun.
Stay Crafty Negative Postage Card:
- Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) for negative white die cut
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for most images
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- Hero Arts Stamped Just For You Stamp Set ( HA | SSS | EH ) for envelope message
- White heat embossing over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) and Inkon3 Liquid Pixie Dust Ultra Fine Sparkle on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Here you can see the sparkle on the rainbow from the Inkon3 Liquid Pixie Dust Ultra Fine Sparkle.
Simple Crafty Friends Cards:
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for envelope sentiment
- Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock notecard
- VersaFine Onyx Black Ink ( SSS | EH ) clear heat embossed over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
By the way, I made A LOT of examples similar to those first few… be sure to watch the video to see them!
This is super simple… just a quick swipe of watercolor with heat embossing on top…
Bold Crafty Friends Cards:
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- White heat embossed over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Subtle That’s A Lot Card:
- Hero Arts Stamped Just For You Stamp Set ( HA | SSS | EH ) for sentiment
- Hero Arts Crafting Tools Stamp ( HA | SSS ) for background… heat embossed with Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder ( HA | SSS | EH )
- Hero Arts One of a Kind Stamp & Cut ( HA | SSS ) on envelope sentiments
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) and Inkon3 Liquid Pixie Dust Ultra Fine Sparkle on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
I like that the Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder ( HA | SSS | EH ) picks up whatever color is behind it and makes it metallic.
Bold That’s A Lot Card:
- Hero Arts Stamped Just For You Stamp Set ( HA | SSS | EH ) for sentiment
- Hero Arts Crafting Tools Stamp ( HA | SSS ) for background… heat embossed with white heat embossing
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) and Inkon3 Liquid Pixie Dust Ultra Fine Sparkle on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Share Handmade Kindness Card:
- Hero Arts Crafting Border Die ( HA | SSS ) for frame
- Hero Arts Share Handmade Kindness ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment
- Hero Arts One of a Kind Stamp & Cut ( HA | SSS ) on envelope sentiments
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Hello Ink Friend Card:
- Hero Arts Crafting Border Die ( HA | SSS ) for frame
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for white heat embossed sentiment
- Hero Arts Hello Die ( HA | SSS ) die cut
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) and Inkon3 Liquid Pixie Dust Ultra Fine Sparkle on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Although most of my cards are rainbow, you can use this technique for many different looks…
Make Handmade Card:
- Hero Arts Crafty Messages Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for sentiment image
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit on envelope
- Hero Arts Crafting Border Die ( HA | SSS ) cut apart to form two borders.
- VersaFine Onyx Black Ink ( SSS | EH ) clear heat embossed over Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock
Make Stuff, Be Happy Card:
- Hero Arts Tin of Brushes Stamp ( HA | SSS )
- Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) for white die cut
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for sentiment
- Hero Arts Crafting Border Die ( HA | SSS ) for frame
- White heat embossing over Gina K Ink Refills on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Bold Make Stuff, Be Happy Card:
- Hero Arts Tin of Brushes Stamp ( HA | SSS )
- Hero Arts Postage Infinity Dies ( HA | SSS ) for white die cut
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for sentiment and envelope
- White heat embossing over Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Sending Crafty Hugs:
- Hero Arts Knitting Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for cat
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for sentiment and heart die cut
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
Sending Crafty Hugs:
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for sentiment, envelope sentiment and heart die cut
- Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
If you aren’t really happy with one your watercolor swipe pieces, use it to peek out from behind a die cut! Works perfect.
Eat Sleep Craft Repeat Card:
- Hero Arts Handmade Happiness Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for images
- Hero Arts Crafting Tools Stamp ( HA | SSS ) for background… stamped with Simon Says Stamp Fog Ink
- Hero Arts Wood Frame Dies ( HA | SSS ) for frame
- White heat embossing on Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor ( HA | SSS ) on Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper ( SSS | EH )
This design works well with the smaller pieces you have left over from the above cards…
Eat Sleep Craft Repeat Card:
- Hero Arts Handmade Happiness Stamp Set ( HA | SSS ) for images
- Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit for sentiment
This card uses all the scraps! Keep them and use them!
I had SO MUCH FUN making these cards… and thankfully I now have lots of cards to send out! My stash was getting low. 🙂
BLOG HOP & KIT
This post is part of a blog hop featuring the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit. This kit is the BEST yet… and is packed full of fun products! The kit value is $70 (!!!!)… but only costs $34.99! You can see all the details HERE. The kit is available for a limited time only – once it’s gone, it’s gone. And they sell out fast! The stamps and dies are not sold separately. (Remember that Hero Arts does have a subscription option with FREE US shipping and $9.99 international shipping in case you never want to miss out on a kit. Find out info HERE.)
HERE is the kit. All this is valued at $70, but costs under $35…
There are also many great new products available that coordinate with the kit. Worth checking out! You can find them all HERE.
The next stop on the hop is the blog of Nichol Spohr! You can find her HERE. You can also start at the beginning of the hop at the Hero Arts Blog.
GIVEAWAY
I am so excited about today’s products that I am buying more of my four favorite sets to send to a lucky winner! For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 5/12/19 telling me which set is your favorite. (To leave a comment, head to blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)
Also…
Hero Arts is giving away a kit as a prize to a blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. The giveaway closes 5/12/19… and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog.
SUPPLIES
Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the Hero Arts products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.
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