YOU'VE GOTTA TRY THIS! Using contact paper for watercolor masking

YOU'VE GOTTA TRY THIS! Using contact paper for watercolor masking - Make a Card Monday

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Creating watercolor masks with contact paper!
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• ----- • V I D E O . I N F O • ----- •
Happy Monday all! Today I tried out a new way (to me at least) to use die cuts with watercoloring. I used contact paper! This is such a fun way to use dies! I've always wanted to use diecuts as masks while watercoloring, but haven't found a way to do it that was convenient. Until now! I came across some watercolor artists using contact paper and I was intrigued.
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Below are links to the items shown in the video. Compensated affiliate links used when possible. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased. Items below are shown in the order they appear in the video, with most visible products shown first.
• Contact Paper
--- amzn.to/2yTPdzj [ AMZUS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Thank You Heart dies
--- ldli.co/e/062r74 [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Stacked Diamonds die
--- ldli.co/e/410r3r [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Outline Floral Frame die
--- ldli.co/e/2l0r6z [ SSS ]
• Pink & Main Flower Cover dies
--- ldli.co/e/5do7yp [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Thinking of You die
--- ldli.co/e/3x09oj [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Oh Hello There die
--- ldli.co/e/mjde5d [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Small Hello die
--- ldli.co/e/ej412p [ SSS ]
• *Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks dies
--- ldli.co/e/qo7my5 [ SSS ]
• *Waffle Flower A2 Layers dies
--- ldli.co/e/jplrqp [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/yjq1ek [ WFF ]
• Waffle Flower A7 Layers dies
--- ldli.co/e/pjko36 [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/rjq3n1 [ WFF ]
• Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9x12 (AZ)
--- amzn.to/2gXmfct [ AMZUS ]
--- ldli.co/e/oj94m1 [ SSS ]
• Gemini Junior Die Cutting Machine
--- ldli.co/e/lj1omp [ SSS ]
• Martha Stewart Craft Knife
--- ldli.co/e/x2qxld [ SSS ]
• Therm O Web Purple Tape
--- ldli.co/e/1g2rp7 [ SSS ]
• Tim Holtz Craft Pick
--- ldli.co/e/d34x75 [ SSS ]
--- amzn.to/2AnX3E8 [ AMZUS ]
• American Crafts Paper Fashion Basics Watercolor Set
--- amzn.to/2Xm29f1 [ AMZUS ]
--- ldli.co/e/z3mdrz [ SSS ]
• Hardboard, 9x12
--- ldli.co/e/970qd4 [ SSS ]
• 3M Scotch Blue Masking Tape
--- amzn.to/2zDKZu0 [ AMZUS ]
--- ldli.co/e/kjx5qm [ SSS ]
• *Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Brush, size 12 round
--- ldli.co/e/79mj6q [ SSS ]
• Precision Heat Embossing Gun
--- ldli.co/e/nrz60m [ SSS ]
• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, 110 lbs, 25 sheets
--- ldli.co/e/6z53pl [ SSS ]
• Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy scoring board
--- ldli.co/e/g3pojj [ SSS ]
• Simon Says Stamp Teflon Bone Folder
--- ldli.co/e/062rn4 [ SSS ]
• 3M Scotch Foam Tape
--- amzn.to/2z7HoZ3 [ AMZUS ]
--- ldli.co/e/410rpr [ SSS ]
• EK Success Tweezers
--- ldli.co/e/3x093x [ SSS ]
• *Gina K Designs Connect Glue
--- ldli.co/e/mjde3r [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/ej41e0 [ GNK ]
• Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 18×12 Mat
--- ldli.co/e/qo7m4x [ SSS ]
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@kiwipommiegirl Жыл бұрын

Kristina, you're the watercolouring queen! Love all you make and love watching you paint!!

@monaporter9849 5 жыл бұрын

Love the "Thinking of You" card. So soft and pretty. All four of your cards have a simple elegance that is really appealing

@isabelle7403 5 жыл бұрын

Clever idea, Kristina. Love the ‘calmer,’ more muted look the watercoloring lent with the dies. Each one of those cards is a winner. The small imperfections give them an artsy quality. TFS. 💜

@iamdawt 5 жыл бұрын

These are so lovely. I'm not much of a watercolorist, but I sure enjoy it. I can't wait to try this. I imagine it'll make me look better than I really am. Thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done!

@2281CozyBrickCape 4 жыл бұрын

I love all of these cards and the use of contact paper. TFS!

@judyanderson7489 3 жыл бұрын

Those cards look amazing. More WaterColour ideas.❤️

@vickicervantes1817 4 жыл бұрын

I remember doing this in High School back in 73, it was really fun. We had to draw our "Design" on paper as a rift wrath draft lol as he called it! So our Art Teacher could look at it.! to see if it past the building code. Than we drew our plans (Blue Prints) on the contact paper, we handed in our papers again for the second day, So he graded us again! Than the next day, who ever past he called out our names and we went up to the front of the class room and he handed us a toy hammer and a little hard hat and than we built our design. I told him he did that all wrong, but I forgave him lol cuz he was only a Art Teacher. I drew a Peace Sign and painted it with Water colors, I kinda threw my water color paints at it to make it looked like tie-dyed! So, I know what you mean about it felt like it took you for ever because the next day at school we walked in class and he hung our paintings up and I got a A+ Purple Ribbon! YAY! It was a lot of fun! I had forgot all about that until watching your tutorial : ) Thanks for sharing that and bring back a good memory that I had forgotten ; )

@Papergrace 5 жыл бұрын

Those turned out really beautiful! Never thought to use Contact paper before, but why not? What a fantastic idea!

@judithsigler9644 5 жыл бұрын

WHAT A COOL TECHNIQUE, Kristina! Just different n’ fun way to do watercoloring n’ create some really COOL cards! Your tips to get better results from YOUR TRIAL n’ ERROR are so helpful~~i.e. pressing contact paper down around edges n’ over whole die piece, taping pieces to a board, etc. so thank you for those! I LOVE ALL OF THE CARDS and think the Diamond background/HELLO card is really neat! Definitely think the stacked layers of the sentiments are a must, even tho’ more time consuming! :-)). Thinking perhaps that using a co-ordinating color cardstock for sentiments might add a “pop”, too! You’ve inspired me to ‘PLAY” with this technique, too, so thank you for that! :-)). ALWAYS enjoy your videos! HAPPY STAMPIN’ n’ CREATIN’! Have a lovely day! :-)

@susankritzik9555 5 жыл бұрын

Kristina, You could get a similar effect by cutting out the die cut in white paper and adhering it over a watercolor background. Not quite as intricate looking, but still cool. Especially for the larger die cuts. Love your videos! 💕 Thank you! Susan K

@jo-annepikebrintrup1500 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea, K! I haven't used that contact paper for years! I remember covering all my school books with it (or my Mom doing it-lol!) and I'm 67 now!!!! Definitely going to try this technique!!! Thanks!

@leannemitchem8865 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool technique! Love them all. Raising the words makes it so much more interesting. Thank you for sharing

@wendybond2848 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea for getting more use from our dies. They look great! Thanks!

@TheStacysperry 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy hearing you walk us through as you’re doing it

@denisemouton 5 жыл бұрын

Great cards Kristina! Thanks for the idea!

@jackiebrechtelsbauer9311 4 жыл бұрын

We used to use contract paper to line cupboard shelfs, it sure has been around a long time you sure have a beautiful gift

@carloshaun7297 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I like the tiny irregularities where the paint oozed under the Contact paper! Gotta get some! Thanks!

@cynthiacarpenter8606 5 жыл бұрын

I always use my teflon bone folder when using frisket just to be sure all the edges are stuck down. This would be a HUGE cost savings! Thanks Kristina!

@teresadoyle1396 5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, these are beautiful Kristina. My fave is the SSS leafy frame card as well, so beautiful!

@YorkieMom21 5 жыл бұрын

I have been using contact paper for ages for masking, etc. I not only use my dies, I use my cutting machines (Cameo, Cricut Maker & Brother Scan N Cut) to cut the images I want to use on my project. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

@lindaeastment4542 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristina 👋 All your hard work really has paid off over the last few months you are an absolute genius useing contact paper all the cards wear so pretty and delicate looking thank you for sharing such an amazing and very interesting tutorial also thank you for sharing all your very helpful tips this is one I will definitely be giving a go my personal favorite was the small hello really loved the colours .....Have a nice week Lin in South Wales uk 🦋 💞

@stankyp.7858 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool technique and really beautiful cards. Tfs

@karenbynoe8192 5 жыл бұрын

Love love this inexpensive masking technique. A great way to use up my stash of contact paper. Beautiful cards.

@gabriellycordon6207 5 жыл бұрын

It's incredible how knowledgeable you are!! So inspiring! Even though I'll probably never make a card, I love watching your videos

@NancyH25 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a little behind but super happy I found this video. I have the contact paper because I’ve used it to make stencils on my Silhouette. I’m definitely doing this today. I love all of the cards but especially the one you turned on it’s side. Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!!

@paigeiscool100 5 жыл бұрын

Love this technique! And also loved today's music 👌

@anniefaint6373 5 жыл бұрын

They are all lovely,,,,lovely soft colours,,,,.xxxx 💕💕

@christigulledge7061 5 жыл бұрын

These turned out so nice. I’ll definitely try this technique. PS Your nail polish reminds me of an iridescent dragonfly- so beautiful. I almost had to watch twice, once for the watercolor and once watching the light play on your nails 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🖌🎨🕊

@cindeechastain1724 5 жыл бұрын

I need to try this technique. I love watercoloring but I’m not that good. But after watching your video, I think I can do it! Thanks, Kristina!

@leslyguerrero3561 5 жыл бұрын

Super cool idea! I loved them all!👏

@trishae5601 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristina, as a watercolor artist I have used this technique before but if you want a really crisp edge you can run liquid frisket along the edges of the contact paper to seal out the watercolor. You CAN’T use a heat tool on the liquid frisket but I prefer a natural dry anyway. I love all your cards and have learned a lot from watching you.

@joanne8999 5 жыл бұрын

I think this is so awesome. What a beautiful result.

@brucegordon405 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! Love this idea. Going to have to get some of that paper and try this out. I have so many dies I could use and try out with this technique. Thanks so much for sharing!

@christinab.85 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool Kristina! Now I’m off to buy the contact paper.

@robinhere4230 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this technique. I think it's impressive. I also appreciate that you shared your lessons learned. Finally, it is really helpful to see the list of supplies that your used!! Best!

@carolekeating8067 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards, great technique!!! Love the colors you chose! Very innovative!

@elizabethochoa8819 2 жыл бұрын

You gave great ideals And you love your hands too much. Thank you for the time

@Kazzandshazz 2 жыл бұрын

Really this produced a nice result overall, I like the lemon & green one the best

@tuershen4441 3 жыл бұрын

Hope all your videos reach millions of views. Amazing!

@marypat1227 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards. Glad to hear it took you "10 years" to glue the die cuts together. Then I don't feel bad when mine don't work like the videos.

@rorysears7327 5 жыл бұрын

Love your nails. Thanks for the video.

@robertapearson3507 5 жыл бұрын

To ensure that the contact paper is stuck everywhere, you could use a brayer or even the back of a large metal spoon, with a piece of thin protective paper over the card piece. Also, if a small area of the design happens to get paint seeping into where you want it to be white, just take your x-acto knife and VERY CAREFULLY (using the tip, at an angle) slowly scrape the colour from the white area. Just slowly take off a very thin layer at a time and try to feather it out towards the rest of the white area so that there is no hard edge left. I use this technique in my watercolour paintings and it works quite well. I have also used a smaller-type craft knife, using the little flat bit at the end of the blade (the pointed end of the blade). It is a couple of millimeters wide and makes a great “scraper”. Sometimes using the point of an x-acto can be too sharp and narrow. Hope that is clear enough, :). I loved your technique. Will keep it in mind when I am doing paper art. I especially liked your multi-layered calligraphy messages. What attention to detail, to be able to get them all lined up so neatly! Thank-you for sharing these tips. 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦 P.S. - if you correct the seepage areas by scraping, remember that if you, for some reason, go to paint over that scraped area; that the scraped area will absorb the colour of the paint a lot more than the surrounding paper. Therefore, don’t do the scraping until everything else is done, :).

@kwernerdesign 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@vickirivera1052 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I was thinking that once you applied the contact paper die cut that you could run then through the die cutting machine to flatten or press the materials together better...maybe? Also I believe Wal-Mart carries it too.

@alleeum 5 жыл бұрын

Or a brayer, maybe.

@rebeccaknudsen6190 5 жыл бұрын

I've recently purchased contact brand paper at the dollar store. It not a giant roll but it's a couple yards i think. Pretty good for a dollar.

@cathymorris8072 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to know how sending through the die press machine works. I worried that it may get so stuck that the paper would tear when you try removing it.

@rebeccaknudsen6190 5 жыл бұрын

@@cathymorris8072if you look in KZfaq there are tutorials that show the process. Paper doesn't get stuck in die because there are holes to break the pressure or you can poke them out with a tool.

@kensorensen5321 5 жыл бұрын

The die cutting machine sounds like a good idea. I also thought maybe running a teflon bone folder over the die die cut would help adhere it. I'm wondering if the water from watercoloring will help the contact paper release from the watercolor paper when you've finished the painting, maybe remove the contact paper before the watercolor dries completely. But first I think it might be a good idea to blot any pooled color from the contact paper die cut. It may not have have entirely been bleeding that spotted the floral cover die cut. It may have dripped off when the contact paper was removed.

@ritaswanger1047 5 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful cards.

@Cards4Cancer 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try this for water coloring and for brushing on ink as well. Thanks for giving us a frugal option because my $ is limited. You're a doll Kristina, and I'm so thankful for you in my life.💞

@annetelecky1522 5 жыл бұрын

Cool technique.

@verblu8507 5 жыл бұрын

Great masking technique using contact paper. I like the results you got, even though it leaked a little, it still gave a great look to your watercolor cards. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial! God bless!!

@polaroiddiva 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the Contact Paper! I have it in my drawer but never thought to use it for this. I was using Stick-It Adhesive sheets. This is so much more economical! I also used Nuvo Shimmer Powders for a shimmery look. Very WOW!

@bekind3509 5 жыл бұрын

How much fun. Love to try ideas that don't stress the budget. Thank you for sharing your talent, always enjoy your work! 🥰

@kensorensen5321 5 жыл бұрын

Great technique! Thanks for sharing.

@uptowngirl-jennifer3127 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea for people like me that would really like to watercolor and 1. Have no talent and 2. For those of us whose hands are too shaky to do anything neat and nice. Lol. Tfs

@susankritzik9555 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, shaky hands are a big problem!!

@lizzy9975 5 жыл бұрын

You need to skip over to another channel called, 'Lets Make Art'. Sarah is awesome and if i can paint anyone can!

@barbaracilley8200 3 жыл бұрын

If you have shaky hands I’ll give you the name of my medication and you can talk with your doctor and see if he thinks it’s something you can try. My tabs are 10 mg but I usually try 5 mg first and if that doesn’t work then I take the other 1/2 tab for the full 10 mg. It works so good. I’ll take it and within 10 - 15 min. my hands are as calm as can be. It also works good to relax you at night before bed. It a med for high blood pressure that’s also used for shaky hands. I have low blood pressure and it doesn’t seem to lower it at all.

@uptowngirl-jennifer3127 3 жыл бұрын

@@barbaracilley8200 I take a med for it already. Primidone. I still shake but not as bad but we can’t go any higher than the dose I’m already on. Thank you. What do you take?

@cathymorris8072 5 жыл бұрын

These cards are GORGEOUS! Thx for testing the contact paper method.

@stephaniewaldhart6280 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t WAIT to try this. So many ideas!!!!

@meganharp2422 5 жыл бұрын

I have a roll of the frisket film, and it works wonderfully for ink blending! Will have to try watercolor with dies! So beautiful!!!

@weesaboyd3496 5 жыл бұрын

So pretty & delicate looking. You have the patience of a quilter...cut a big piece out & put it back together! LOL. I’m not sure I could do it but thanks for sharing!

@ramonasmithson439 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the exact contact paper at Walmart for $ 2.88. For my granddaughters school project yesterday.

@ninabrady4891 5 жыл бұрын

I bought mine at Walmart yesteday but it cost me $5.98.

@anaa9777 5 жыл бұрын

Love these 😍😍😍 I’m definitely trying this 😃 Thank you so much for sharing 💙

@pamschonfarber1041 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, makes for really nice cards.

@Sotolivas 5 жыл бұрын

It is magnificent to discover this fantastic tenchique for a beautfiul cards. THANKS! Kristina for sharing

@kellyjoskreations 5 жыл бұрын

Love these cards!!!!! Thank you for the tip!😻🐾

@TheCraftydevilSpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

I buy clear contact vinyl at the dollar store. I double up 2 pieces for both die cutting and for my cricut cutting. It’s still way cheaper than frisket and makes a stiffer mask that is easier to handle. After I lay the mask loosely on the paper, I place a scrap piece of pc paper on top to adhere the mask (stencil) with a bone folder. The paper insures I don’t damage the mask while smoothing it out. I usually use inks or chalks, but I love your water coloring technique and am going to give it a try!

@countrymouse47 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE this idea and your cards! Lovely!

@vayes7958 5 жыл бұрын

How very interesting... I'm always amazed at these creative people that come up with these ideas

@lettienugent 5 жыл бұрын

I LIKE it! Thanks for the idea. It opens up a lot of possibilities for me. I'm going to try laying a piece of paper on top of the contact paper, and burnish over top., before I start water coloring. I think that will make the contact paper adhere better.

@kimberlysiddons 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool 😎

@dfwscrapper 5 жыл бұрын

Love this idea and can’t wait to try it.

@jshvjshv7322 5 жыл бұрын

You always make beautiful card, even if there’s an error to it.

@JulieEbersole 5 жыл бұрын

So pretty! 😍 Love!!!

@melvinnieves1964 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the thinking of you card

@norinemueller4588 5 жыл бұрын

So very pretty as always thank you

@robinridpath7542 5 жыл бұрын

Great cards! The 'thinking of you' one is my favorite too.

@ds6114 4 жыл бұрын

You are talented and an inspiration. Purchased my first watercolor set from watching you. I’m not any good but with practice.... maybe. 🌸

@rachaelb2888 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have many large die cuts, but I can see myself using my cricut to cut out some pretty cool things with the contact paper!! I love to watercolor so what a cool fun way to change it up!

@fantasticmio 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever I do a watercolour piece to go on a card, I fold a piece of typing paper around it (once it's dry) and run it through my die cutting machine a couple of times. Flattens out very nicely. ^_^

@RosyJalifi 4 жыл бұрын

Clever tip. I’ll give it a try

@jeanwest-ackroyd3908 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely cards, Kristina ! Always great designs and colours. Smart idea, thanks for sharing.

@susanfrederick8008 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous cards!

@heathermann4240 5 жыл бұрын

Love each of the cards! Thank you for showing us the technique!! I'm definitely going to try this myself! xx

@roseszabo9472 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this! I can’t wait to try this!

@krispyatt7376 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea...gonna have to try this😊 Beautiful cards

@LisaYoungmpp 5 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL, Kristina!!! I love how these came out! I also love the softness of the watercolor with the die images! 👍🏽💕

@kaylacindy 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try this

@jonistoneking997 5 жыл бұрын

I would NEVER have guessed you could peel off the contact paper from paper - never in my wildest dreams. I thought they all turned out well - love the intricate ones a lot. I'm danged impressed! Thanks, Kristina! Think the last card is my favorite. (and I bet you spent four months stacking all those words, LOL!)

@saritad8606 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome technique!

@KellieMarie33 5 жыл бұрын

Love this technique. Thank you for sharing!💜❤️💜

@KathyaKalinine 5 жыл бұрын

Your cards turned out beautiful!!! What a great and neat technique. Love your channel! 😍

@carolclark4933 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for sharing. ☺❤

@cindylovelace9426 5 жыл бұрын

If you used transfer tape (like when applying vinyl) to adhere the contact paper to watercolor paper, it will hold its shape and not warp.

@rhondallyons9842 5 жыл бұрын

I love watercolor too! Such a neat and helpful idea! Beautiful!

@barbborja1910 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cards! I’ll definitely be trying this technique.

@SherriC88 5 жыл бұрын

Very pretty Kristina, Cricut make a transfer sheet, which is a low tack sheet, it might also work, and for the more intricate dies, cut out another piece of transfer, or contact paper, and place it ove the die cut transfer/contact paper and lift it off the backing paper , it will help you have a little more control placing it..rub it down and remove the top piece, should be low tack enough to separate, I hope that makes sense...

@sabrinabradley5010 5 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you Ms. K another wonderful technique I am anxious to try! You gave me a thought to try with my alcohol inks also! So excited. Truly sharing your gift, time and energy very much appreciate in our craft arena! Brushes & Paint, S.B.

@wendyodell356 5 жыл бұрын

I love this look! I think I'm going to try this to. Your cards turned out smashing and I mean that in a good way 💖🤗 God bless you Kristina ❤ XOXO

@ginaneely1147 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try this!!! Thanks.

@myrnadahl105 5 жыл бұрын

Zi love all the cards, you are so inspiring ! Thank you.

@MrTarot1975 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome cards as always. Thanks for sharing

@jcparkins 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! I've seen Channin Pelletier use contact paper for masking with ink blending & it works really well. She has several videos on her YT channel using it.