I am a huge fan of my electronic die cutter and I use it on almost all my pages! Being able to customize the size, shape, and material of elements on my page is one of the main reasons it’s my most-used tool. But even after they are cut, there are lots of ways to make your die-cut shapes unique for each page design. One of my favorite ways to customize them is with paint!
On this colorful page, I cut out a repeating title from white card stock. But before removing it from the backing sheet, I added paint, brushing each word with a different shade of the rainbow. I love watercolor paints for this technique, but you can also use watered down acrylics or even spray mist to accomplish the same look.
Once the paint is dry, you can remove each piece from the backing and arrange it on your page. I adhered mine to the layout with rows of stitching and then added lots of layered embellishments that are color-coordinated with each piece.
So the next time you want a completely unique element in your design, try a little paint on your die cuts! I think you'll love the result!
To all our Canadian readers, have a wonderful happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day to everyone at SCT too 🙂
GREAT LOOK AND SO EASY…THANKS FOR SHARING!
Happy Canada day
Love your technique and layout
Happy Canada Day to all Canadians!! LOVE this look! TFS!@
No Canada Day themed post? Just a brief mention at the bottom? This is very disappointing from what was once my favorite Canadian scrapbooking magazine.
Wonderful idea and such an easy way to use watercolors. Love the layout. Great job.
WOW!! This is fabulous!! I love this idea and will have to try it!!
Great effect! I loved reading about this in the Summer Issue! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Happy Canada Day!
Lovely layout!
Fantastic way to use the watercolors! Thanks for sharing!
This is really beautiful Lisa!
I am amazed. I see others using water colors on different projects but I have not tried it yet. I am going stock up on paint when back to school sales start. I am wondering if you had to clean your mat after?
Such a fun layout. I love anything with rainbows and your watercolor technique turned out super cool! 🙂
fun layout and technique
There is NO WAY I would’ve thought to do this, but the idea is perfect! I really love the layout. It is so fun and really celebrates the memories captured in the pictures! Great job, Lisa Dickinson! 🙂
Happy Summer to everyone at SCT!
Love this LO and colorful elements, Lisa!