{"id":89673,"date":"2022-08-07T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/?p=89673"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T21:07:17","slug":"watercolor-resist-technique-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/07\/watercolor-resist-technique-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Watercolor Resist Technique for Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, everyone! Teri<\/a> here with a fun watercolor resist technique to help you channel your inner artist next time you make handmade cards!<\/p>\n

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This is such a fun mixed media technique! If you are new to mixed media, this great technique for whetting your appetite!<\/p>\n

Make the Watercolor Panels<\/h2>\n

Start by cutting some panels of watercolor paper. Randomly apply the Dual Tip Glue Pen<\/a>. Let the glue dry completely. I let mine dry overnight.<\/p>\n

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Randomly apply watercolor paint onto your panels. Use a paper towel to pat the excess color off. Rub a baby wipe along the panels, softening the color and removing any paint left on the glue. Let the paper panels dry.<\/p>\n

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You can make just one resist panel, but I like to make several at one time. That allows me to have panels for lots of projects and to experiment with different color combinations.<\/p>\n

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Once your panels are completely dry, you are going to use them to make some cards.<\/p>\n

Make the Card Fronts<\/h2>\n

Cut a couple of card bases from cardstock. Add a torn page from an old book to each panel. The book pages I used are from a 100-year-old book so the paper is fairly fragile. I recommend putting the E-Z Runner\u00ae Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser<\/a> on the cards and then adding the torn book pages onto them.<\/p>\n

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Die-cut some circles from your watercolor paper panels. Adhere them to your cards and then add some 3D Foam Shapes (I used the 3D Foam Leaves<\/a> and the 3D Foam Butterflies<\/a>) on top. Cover the shapes with flock or glitter.<\/p>\n

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Complete your cards by stamping sentiments on strips of cardstock and adding them to your cards. You’ll also want to add a few sequins to your cards as well. Want your cards to have an even more mixed media look? Flick some ink or paint drops on them too! <\/p>\n

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I hope you are inspired to give this technique a try! This is a fun and easy way to get artsy and have fun too! <\/p>\n

Happy creating!
Teri Anderson<\/a><\/p>\n

Creative Time:<\/strong> 45 Minutes
Skill Level:<\/strong> Intermediate<\/p>\n

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n