Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Simple!

 Try It On Tuesday's challenge this fortnight is called 'KEEP IT SIMPLE'.

I re-visited a technique which I really enjoy doing - Print Making with Die Cuts.
I have used this die for this technique several times and it never fails!  This little cone flower is one of my fave dies. It is an old one but think it is from Sizzix.
I used watercolour card painted it up and began pressing the die cut across a background piece.
This method gives some lovely artsy ethereal backgrounds - and seeing as how I am terrible at watercolouring is a cheats way of doing it!

It's also means you can do quick cards, leaving a large amount of white space but still have a bright focal point!
I used some textured hammered cardstock for the base card.
Thanks for stopping by.

This is a scheduled post as I am currently having my trip of a life time so forgive me for
1. Not commenting on your blogs for this challenge and
2. Being absent for the next few weeks!
See you all soon! x

12 comments:

Pauline C said...

Stunning card Viv. I love this technique, never seen it before but I think I must try it! Your focal due cut coneflower is gorgeous too. Hope you are enjoying your trip , and thanks so much for having me as a guest designer at TIoT.
Pauline xx

crafty-stamper said...

Great CAS card and love the technique-not heard of that one before-enjoy your trip.
Carol x

Helen said...

Stunning Viv! LOVE that technique! And enjoy your trip!!! ((HUGS)) Helen

My name is Erika. said...

This is gorgeous Viv. What a great idea. And I think that's a super die. And I hope you are having a fabulous time on your trip of a lifetime too. I hope you have some photos to share when you get home. hugs-Erika

Aquarius said...

An interesting technique and a beautiful card as a result. Enjoy your 'trip of a lifetime'

Let's Art Journal said...

Such a beautiful card! Loving how you framed those pretty yellow flowers and created the background - perfect ❤️. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x

Darnell said...

I love the results you got with this technique, Viv, and the colors you used! The framed hammered card was the perfect choice! I'm becited that you are on the trip of a lifetime! Be safe and soak up every memory! Hugs, Dolly D

Meggymay said...

A beautiful card Viv, love the background using the same cut. Have a good trip.

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a great technique, looks fabulous and I'm going to have to try it - today if I can!!!! Enjoy your trip, hugs, Chrisx

Christine said...

Beautiful die cut print background, the touches of colour make a perfect background for your coneflower ♥

Sarn said...

Love coneflowers and this gorgeous technique. Great card. xxx

Pat said...

These coneflowers are beautiful Viv and I love the print made using the inked flower to make a wonderful background, and added flowers are so bright and pretty, and the square aperture shows them off perfectly, and the hammered card adds lots of texture too. I hope you are having a wonderful trip and perhaps we will see some lovely photos when you get back. x