Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a card using one of the new Christmas release from Penny Black. This is a lovely die called Festive Finesse.
... and since this is the first time using this wonderful die, I'm also entering this card into the NBUS Challenge #54 (second entry). :)
I die-cut two of the greenery and berry twigs from Hot Press watercolour paper and then watercoloured them using Distress Inks (Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Crushed Olive, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany). I removed the bottom stem from just one of the die-cuts before creating my prints.
For the card front, I used the same Hot Press watercolour paper, spritzing my print-making die-cut with lots of water, flipping it over the pressing down. I repeated to get a second print. Then I set aside the wet die-cut to dry ... I used it on the inside panel of the card.
The main die was watercoloured and then adhered over the prints (just adhering the stems so the leaves and berries are loose to create a bit of movement).
I stamped the sentiment (Full of Christmas - Penny Black) in black ink and added a few white dots on the berries to finish the card.
Close-up ...
I love this easy technique of print making, introduced to me by my dear friend Bonnie. Thanks Bonnie!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Stamps: Full of Christmas (Penny Black)
Paper: Hot Press Watercolour paper (Arches 140 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Crushed Olive, Candied Apple, and Aged Mahogany (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Festive Finesse die (Penny Black); Watercolour Brushes, Water Mister, White acrylic paint pen (Posca)
Great print-making with the die - just a lovely background! The die cut on top of it is beautifully coloured!
ReplyDeleteLovely card with this technique. Love the soft image repeat.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful Loll, love the shadowy effect background and love the die itself! Makes a gorgeous Christmas card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!! Love your watercolored die cut image and how you printed the images onto the background of your beautifully watercolored die cut main image. All perfect for a beautiful, unique PB Christmas card, Lolly...Thank you so much for sharing your clever and creative techniques, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job watercoloring this festive die. The background is soft and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat print making makes such a wonderful background for your branches and berries, Loll.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty seasonal foliage Loll and I love the background prints made from the watercoloured die Loll and the second beautifully coloured and placed over this wonderful background. x
ReplyDeleteI love how you imprinted the die cuts on the background, Lolly! They make a perfect background for this beautiful die cut! Brilliant coloring too!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Loll! Great job with the technique!
ReplyDeletewonderful background Loll, and wow amazing colouring of the die cut ♥
ReplyDeleteThis card is so lovely. Love the colors you used and I specially like that die. Cool technique. Thank you for sharing with us over here at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog and best of luck with your entry.
ReplyDeleteBarbara DT Member for https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/
What a great technique. I love how the background has turned out, perfect weay to show off that pretty die cut xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of the printing technique, Loll, and I love the finished result - a stunning card!
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Maxine
What a fab festive die cut spray Loll. The soft background from the die cut stamping works a treat! :)
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous, Loll
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Soooooo pretty Loll! Love the print background and the actual colored die cut too! Such a bright and festive card...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great way to make a background and it looks lovely. I like that new die and you dressed it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThis is very lovely Loll. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to display your pretty sprig -- on its own background! Very pretty
ReplyDeleteThis is perfectly named because your card is uber festive, Lolly! I love pine sprigs and berries on a Christmas card and using the die to make a print for the background takes it to another level! Thank you for reminding us of this technique and for saying what paper you used. Thanks, too, for entering NBUS again! Love, Dolly
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition and love the colours Loll.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and such a good way to give a soft background. A slightly more unusual Christmas card - I love it xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful technique of printing with dies. Each such background looks so amazing and unique. These new PB dies are nice and you used them to create a beautiful card.
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