I love the Designer Cuts cards in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog! If you haven't taken a close look at this Stampin' Up! product, you can find it on page 9 of the mini catalog.
I recently saw a stunning card made with the Designer Cuts, and decided to make one of my own. Here is a photo of my card:
Can you guess how this was done? When I first saw this technique I couldn't imagine how something so intricate as this heart could be colored - easily. It turns out that the technique is much easier to do than it looks - thanks to Patty Bennett for sharing a video on how to do it!! The trick? Use a temporary adhesive, like Dotto, to adhere a square of vellum cardstock to the backside of the heart, then using watercolor markers color in the design right on the vellum (be sure to let it dry!). When you are done, permanently adhere the vellum, then use a piece of cardstock or designer series paper to completely cover the inside, thus hiding the piece of colored vellum. Fun, fun, fun!
There are two ways to color the vellum: (1) the way I have described above, which gives the coloring a more faded look, and (2) temporarily adhering the vellum to the front of the card, coloring it, then permanently adhering it to the inside. This will give your colors a more bright appearance.
The pack of Designer Cuts cards contains 4 each of two laser-cut designs, and 8 pink envelopes. You can order this item through my 24/7 online store by clicking on the Order Online icon at the top left of this page. It is item #125414, price is $9.95. You can also view the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, as well as the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog, by clicking on the appropriate icon on the left side of this page.
Do you like this technique? Please leave me a comment with your thoughts.
