Monday, March 1, 2021

CAS (W) Print Making with Die-cuts

Not only is it our March CAS (W) Print Making with Die-cuts hosted by the amazingly talented, Bonnie (Stamping with Klass), but we are celebrating 


Loll (Stamping with Loll) deserves many Thank You's for her 5 years of dedication keeping us Inspired with her monthly challenges using Clean and Simple Mixed Media products and following prompts.  Many thanks to Bonnie for being her partner in crafting for the 1st 4 years also.  One challenge ended up being 4 Challenges and now down to 2 Challenges a month.But the CAS Mix Up was the first!  That is a Huge number of very inspiring challenges and fabulous techniques.

Thank you also to all the amazing Design Team Girls over the years.  There has been and is so much talent on all the Design Teams.

Time now to play with a new Watercolor Technique hosted by Bonnie😊

My 1st time to try Print Making with Die-cuts.  I really enjoyed the technique.  Remember to keep your card CAS and use Watercoloring.

Print Making, Die Cuts, Watercoloring with Zigs, Stamping.

Wishing you 5+ more years of Awesome CAS Mix Up Challenges, Lolly:-)

I began with a scrap piece of Strathmore Mixed Media paper and die cut my new SSS "Daisy Square Die S669" with my Big Shot.
I used a toothpick (high tech) to poke out the white background and frame.

Placed the die cut daisy on my glass mat and watercolored with Zigs and paint brush.  Next watercolored the frame with black Zig and paint brush.
Let them dry and replaced die cut daisy and frame in white background, like a puzzle.  Secured on back with scotch tape. 
Set aside main image.

I cut an A2 size piece of SU Whisper White CS with Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame" Die.

Next Die cut another Daisy Square out of Mixed Media paper and watercolored with Zigs and paint brush. 
Kept pieces together and secured with scotch tape on the back.  Then sprayed liberally with water.  Flipped over onto card front and laid paper towel over Daisy square and pressed down, which left a watercolored print. Stamped the print 3 more times without reinking,  which left the cool background print.

Attached card front to SU Whisper White CS then popped up Main Daisy Image with white craft foam and attached to card front.
I turned and turned the card before deciding on the horizontal card, which I thought was the best balance for the print background.

Very pleased with the results,  Bonnie.  TFS and hosting your fun technique😊
You still have until the 24th to play along.
There are prizes celebrating CAS Mix Up's  5th Birthday from Lolly.

Love and Hugs...



Sharing with NBUS Challenge too. 1st time to use my new SSS Daisy Square Die. 



Supplies:
Stamps: PB Happy Snippets sentiment
Paper: SU  Whisper White 100#.  Strathmore Mixed Media
Inks: Zigs watercolors.  Archival Jet Black Ink.
Accessories: SSS Daisy Square Die.  Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallop Frame Die. Glass Mat. toothpick.  white craft foam. scotch tape.


26 comments:

  1. It was my first time using this print/diecut technique, too. Your's looks so impressive with the prints surrounding your focal point, which, by the way, is beautiful.

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  2. I am very pleased with your results too, my friend! I've been admiring this little framed daisy with the perfect printed background! I think I have a similar die so you may be seeing a CASE of this!

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    1. I would be so pleased if you CASE'd my card, Bonnie. I LOVED your technique and will be using it again in the future. Isn't it wonderful inspiring each other for so many years:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  3. What a wonderful card design with the prints from the die cut in the background and then the die cut inlaid back in the square! Love that lacy scallop frame die!

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    1. Thank you so much my sweet friend. I loved Bonnie's technique. Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  4. You designed this so beautifully, Nancy! It's unique, original and perfectly framed. I love that the inlaid focal is so rich in color too. Love this one!

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  5. Beautiful Nancy ! Looking forward to try this!

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  6. You did amazing work my friend. You obviously have this technique aced!! I LOVE that sweet, framed daisy. Adorable! And the prints in the background make the card even sweeter! xx

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  7. Oooh! This is so beautiful! Love the inlaid die cut!

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  8. Lovely inlaid die cut Nancy - it's such a pretty flower and a fab design. x

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  9. Hope is just what I'll need to have the beautiful success you've had, Nancy! I've had many try, try agains! and I WILL try again - happy 5th!!
    =]

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  10. I love reading everyone's explanations for how their print making was done. We mostly all did it a little differently and I'm inspired by all of it. Your pretty little daisy made the perfect background and foreground, Nancy! Love it in blue. Sweet frame, too! I'm armed with ideas for my next attempt!

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    1. I agree...love reading all the talented DT girls descriptions of their print making techniques :-) I loved your card too. Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  11. I love the prints of the daisy, behind the main flower! I really like the lacy scallop frame, too! Lovely card, Nancy!

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  12. Great card Nancy, love your daisy print and so pretty as the inlaid die cut. Awesome card :)

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  13. What a pretty effect with the technique and the most beautiful card Nancy x. Love how you used your high tech toothpick....Lol x.

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  14. This is so impressive Nancy! I love the soft background you made with your printing technique and I absolutely love the contrast with the framed inlaid topper. What a great technique! Hugs, Vicky x

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  15. what a sweet flower you used for your die cut print Nancy! I need to try this technique - love the blue and touch of red you used here! xx

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  16. What a pretty daisy print making card, Nancy! You did an amazing job with the technique! I love the fresh and unique design, and the way your background turned out. The color of the flowers is so pretty, and coloring the thin frame black helps to draw the eye to the focal flower.
    Congratulations on the 5th anniversary! Thank you for being so inspiring! Hugs.. Hideko

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    1. Your very welcome, my friend and Thank you for your sweet comment. I am Loving this technique hosted by Bonnie:-) Hugs...Nancy

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  17. You created a gorgeous watercolored daisy of hope, Nancy, with beautiful soft prints for your background! Thank you for the great write-up and for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Keep safe and well, my friend! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Fabulous print making background. You know you had me at my favourite blue colour. 💙 Love the design. Beautiful card!

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  19. This turned out just fabulous and I've never tried this technique before, but I love it! Those blue flowers look so serene and peaceful :)

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  20. Love the colours you used Nancy for your design and the inlaid flower.

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  21. Oh Nancy, this is beautiful. I love the framed inlaid flower and that print is so lovely. This is a wonderful challenge for their fifth birthday and you nailed it.

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  22. It was my first time too Nancy ...... what a fun challenge!
    Your daisy card is so pretty. I love the colours of the inlaid flower, and the prints in the background look so delicate ..... great job my friend! xx

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy