Monday, March 15, 2021

CAS Mix Up Reminder: Print Making with Die Cuts

It's mid-month reminder time at CAS Mix Up Our host, Bonnie, gave us the nudge to try our hands at print making with dies.  Turns out it's quite a lot of fun!  Don't forget, this is a 5 yr birthday celebration for the challenge, too, and there are prizes to be won.  I hope you'll hop over and celebrate with us!


 


I made my card about a month ago when I tried the technique for the first time.  Hey, if I can do it. . .

Bonnie gave us a video link for instructions:  Print Making by Kathy Racoosin 9:11




I've used an older Rose Bouquet die and Spectrum Noir sparkle watercolor pens.  I hope you'll take a look at what the rest of the team and our talented guest designer, Ros, are offering up for inspiration.  They've got some beautiful stuff!  Now, let's see yours!

Have a fabulous day!


Stamps:  Lawn Fawn Wavy Sayings  Paper:  Arches 140 lb cold press watercolor, other white card base  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black (sentiment)  Coloring:  Spectrum Noir sparkle watercolor pens  Dies:  Die-namites Rose Bouquet, Lil' Inker Side Stitched Rectangles, Lawn Fawn Fancy Wavy Banners




27 comments:

HilaryJane said...

It really does give such a lovely soft effect to the background. You have definitely mastered this technique xx

I Card Everyone said...

Your beautiful bouquet of roses are wonderful for all this 'fine print!' So pretty, Leslie!
=]

Loll said...

Love the roses print in the background of your bouquet, Leslie! You have mastered this really fun and creative technique. I love your bright Spring colour --- beautiful card, my friend! xx

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Such a lovely print with your bouquet of roses! You do this technique so well. It looks very soft and delicate. Hope your fingers are getting better! I saw my first robin today which made me very happy!

Ros Crawford said...

Oh this looks so pretty! Loving the sparkle!

Linda said...

This is so pretty .... love the delicate print in the background and the added sparkle makes it extra special xx

Diane said...

This is really pretty, love the softness and colors. An interesting technique! Hope to try the technique out before it ends, I certainly have enough dies to choose from!!

Susan Joyce said...

Love your beautiful Birthday card Leslie the die cut prints stamped perfectly and with such bright cheery colours.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful soft colors behind the die which makes a wonderful design.

Yogi said...

pretty. Nice technique. Have a great day

Margaret said...

Very pretty. Interesting technique. I had never seen that done before. Your flower bouquet is so pretty. Looks like a fun challenge.

Viv said...

A lovely background for a lovely birthday bouquet Leslie!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Leslie, this is a very interesting technique, I'm sorry I missed the deadline, but still, I'm going to give it a try.
Your card is so beautiful, love all the rich and vibrant colors on this happy bouquet.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO

Bonnie said...

You got awesome results, Leslie! What a beautiful bouquet and the soft printed flowers add so much to the background! I'm so glad you enjoyed this technique!

Cat Craig said...

This is so pretty and I love the delicate color you got on the background from the coloring.

Christine Alexander said...

the soft colour from your print is the perfect backdrop for your sparkly bouquet ♥

nancy littrell said...

Your die cut flowers made such a simply beautiful print background for your pretty watercolored die cut bouquet, my friend. Isn't it fun trying new techniques?!? A beautiful card for a Spring Birthday, Leslie,. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Glenda said...

This is quite lovely my friend! I love the pretty die cut roses and the edging on the background layer! This one just makes me happy!

Lynette said...

Very pretty, Leslie - what a cool technique!

Conniecrafter said...

so pretty, it gives the look of bokeh, that there is another bouquet in the background, I like how you added the banner across it!

aussie aNNie said...

Adorable card and most gorgeous design. Sorry if I missed a post, got family here and they are out shopping....so am catching up as much as I can ♥

Robyn Oliver said...

A lovely background print for your pretty die cut bouquet Leslie, gorgeous card, Robyn

pam said...

Beautiful card Leslie, love the soft background, makes the pretty bouquet pop of the card
Hugs Pam x

crafty-stamper said...

Love the die-cut bouquet and the watercolour print in the background
Carol x

Cindy Beach said...

I'm not familiar with this technique, but I do love what you've done with it! I think the soft background makes these tulips so lovely! Pretty stitched details too.

Pauline said...

Leslie, this is so pretty! I love how this techniques makes for such a nice soft background, must give this a try. A very CAS card, love it! Rose bouquet die cut is so pretty, and love the banner how it just nestles under the leaves so nicely. Sorry for such a late comment, life has just been busy. But I'm so glad to see your card today. Hope you are keeping well, and the reno's are going good!

Stacy Morgan said...

Vibrant and cheerful as a birthday card should be. Great idea with the die and the bleeding over, looks great!