How To Make Cards & Frame Watercolour Paintings

I show you how to discover hidden treasures in old discarded paintings. Then make them into cards or framed paintings. Learn more about watercolour painting: www.patreon.com/karenriceart - includes ad free content, EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS and sketch outlines etc...
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Bluebells in the Hedgerow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qli5efidSchJo
Sail boat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKrYfqZ5l7irr7M
Landscape with wall in foreground: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al66gpKVgMlkjJY
Landscape with reflections: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHOrqYypabd2icU
Abstract Seascape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ3VhGSGZZiLl5o
Abstract Seascape 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HSZKiGl9-Yaq8
Flowers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIOTgJl9ZbNroq8
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Framing materials:
Frames:
8 x 8 inches
7 x 5 inches white wood frames with mounts.
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Blank greeting cards:
A4 160 GSM White Card
Watercolour 300gsm paper
Anita blank greeting cards
Aperture cards (lots on Amazon and other craft and art shops)
Paper trimmer
Scissors
Pencil
Drawing pen
Framing tape
Washi tape
Frolic - E's Jammy Jams
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[@brendaleetaylor9566]

This is a brilliant way to keep those paintings that I've hidden away that didn't work out but didn't want to throw away. Thank you. So much fun!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@francinetjones1814]

This was so timely for me. I have always cropped and reused paintings I'm not thrilled with and turned them into small paintings or cards. Recently I was asked to donate to a recent fund raiser and I cropped a painting and framed in an 8 x 10 frame. It sold at auction for nearly $100; all going to the charity. I was honored to say the least.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! That’s amazing! Thank you for sharing Francine 😊

[@karenshogren6393]

I wish I could give this 5 thumbs' up! Such a genius upcycling idea! It's an entirely new sort of creativity that is quick, fun, encouraging, and extraordinarily rewarding!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@maxinebutcher379]

You have inspired me. I have lots of paintings that I keep looking at and wondering why I’m not 100% happy with them. Can’t wait to try this! Thank you.

[@sheilabrown160]

I have binned dozens of watercolours I wasn’t happy with over the years…After watching this video I am wishing I had kept them. I won’t be throwing any more away until I have tried this. Thanks so much Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I hope you have fun finding little treasures!!

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Amazing how those pics turned into really wow little works of art.

[@caroann]

I sure needed this! Ive never considered moving a cutout around to get the best portion. ❤️

[@kathryng6363]

What a wonderful idea. I have two small frames and was wondering what to paint to put in them. I'm going to dig out my paintings to see if there's anything that I can use. Thank you!

[@gretelstonebridge2323]

Well I’d never have thought about doing this! I look at my tryouts and think parts are very good. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you Karen

[@valeriegehling4358]

Such a super idea. Especially for older unused paintings! Like the double mount so much, also the pairing of pics! Thanks

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@hugettecaron387]

Vous êtes tellement talentueuse Je vais m’en inspirer! Merci. Je

[@stevenweekly5459]

What a brilliant idea.Thanks so much for sharing, I will no longer bin anything without leaving it for a while a re visit using these ideas.

[@michellespohrer6395]

Love these ideas, Karen. I just recently started cutting up some of my older pieces that weren't good enough as a whole for my Etsy shop. I can't remember the last time I bought a card. Thanks for the additional inspiration!

[@The-Lower-Level-Loft]

THanks for yet another wonderful video, Karen. You've been a real inspiration to me since I discovered your channel 2 years ago. Watercolor was always my nemesis until you showed me how to let it do it's own things and since then I have had nothing but complete enjoyment, and even successes with it .Thankyou for your generosity in sharing your talent with us.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@stampinturtles]

I started as a card maker 15 years ago and have lots of tools that help make cards. Bone folders, paper trimmers, score board, etc. Thank you for the great idea of turning some of my paintings into cards. I do a lot of festivals and craft shows and need some items to sell that aren’t too expensive.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful 😊

[@mariehizz2039]

Thank you for this video! I've never thought to look at my old works from these perspective before

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnabirney817]

LOVE THIS ECONOMICAL TREASURE TROVE !!!!! tHANKS

[@dorisschmeichel2949]

I just love these little pictures!

[@connielester1641]

This was so informative and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. I’m just now beginning to be a beginner in watercolor painting at 71 years young❣️

[@Pattymelt415]

Love your card videos. Please keep them coming. Especially fun holiday abstracts!! ❤

[@GrandJan46]

THANK YOU so much for this tutorial. I never thought of doing that. Brilliant.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@ellenpennington6253]

What a gem of a video, thank you!

[@tonihulick1886]

Absolutely LOVED this!!!!

[@jojoquinn2]

I've done this before but this video opened up my vision in a greater way! Tanks!

[@kathykujawski7279]

I have a lot of “practice” watercolor paintings from class and have wondered what to do with them. Now I know. Thank you!

[@christinebrown781]

Thank you for a very inspiring and extremely clear and comprehensive demonstration of card making. Brilliant....so accessible Chris

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Chris 😀

[@dianecisek8268]

This is so delightful Karen. I hadn't thought about doing this before, but I have plenty of paintings that I'm not quite happy with. Thank you

[@michouxe13]

Thank you so much Karen, I was able to make three beautiful cards from a previously made abstract painting!❤😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing 😀

[@gailmiller5226]

Thank you Karen a fabulous lesson...so happy for this!!

[@kazjones7353]

Just tried this with some of my disasters, gave one to my sister, it now on her wall. Guess I'll carry on and try to improve. Thanks Karen. I needed a boost in confidence xx

[@barbaralong5154]

Love this idea. I have so many DNFs that I now know what to do with. Thanks!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@trishbrown3285]

Great idea, can't wait to take a second look at some of my older paintings and try it.

[@mumpher812]

What a great idea Karen!

[@barbaramerges7006]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have so many “rejects” that I can use for so many cards, love your tutorials.

[@brendawalsh8254]

Absolutely love all of the cards and the process ❤

[@barbarawest1914]

Fantastic ideas! Thanks for all the wonderful tips!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@LadyPoppet]

I am SO inspired to try this with my array of paintings! What a fantastic tutorial (as always) ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mariaeadie9861]

Thank you Karen, I will put on use your idea on some of my earlier paintings. Great idea!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Maria. I hope you enjoy using some of the ideas 😊

[@beekay9552]

What great ideas you came up with on this little video. I loved what you did with all your paintings.

[@suevowles1523]

Thank you Karen, that was very inspirational!

[@CherryBlossomHill]

I’ve tried this once before, it’s very satisfying to be able to rescue parts of a painting and take pleasure in seeing something you were frustrated with turn into something you love. You can also use the left overs by cutting them down into bookmarks by writing a poem on top with a micron pen, even if you don’t have perfect handwriting it still looks magical. (Same for journaling pages, you could turn your discarded pieces left over into a base layer for a mixed media collage, Andrea Ockey Parr (sp?) does some amazing collage using acrylic paint backgrounds, cut out text from books, recipes, fabric with frayed edges etc.). Thank you, every time I see your video it makes me want to take out my brushes!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for sharing! 😀

[@nancyrolfe3033]

Thank you for so generously sharing your time and talent!! It was just amazing to see new paintings come to life as you cropped and moved around the original!!! You truly came out with some extraordinary ones that were delightful. I especially love the very dark against the light shining through…but….have to say the flowers and bluebells/sun were gorgeous also, Karen. Such talent you have….. Again, thank you for teaching and helping those of us without access to classes or personal instruction!! You are not only generous and giving spirit but a very gentle soul… Nancy Rolfe Texas

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Nancy! Your comment made my day!! I love using this process ☺️

[@monicalonghini2438]

Your tutorials makes me Happy 😊 so much inspiration ✨ You are very talented artist and teacher 🙌🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hannahcrumley3103]

🤦🏻‍♀️why didn’t I think of this? I am so excited to pull out all my “rubbish” and some mats and see what gems I can find! Thank you so much for this idea!!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@ronicarrick6341]

Love this idea! I have several paintings that I don’t like but haven’t had the heart to throw away. Now I don’t have to. Thanks for this video.

[@annehebert6959]

This was super helpful. Thank you for giving us some great ideas for cards....

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Anne 😀

[@randywdc1]

Love, love, love this! Like I read somewhere, “Through mistakes art is made.” 💖

[@KarenRiceArt]

So true! Thank you for your lovely comment 😊

[@fiddler1252]

I'm very inspired to get out larger paintings to cut them up for cards and mini paintings. 👍👍👍

[@jude1515]

Great idea and beautiful paintings!,

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much 😊

[@daniellemolenaar]

Thank you, Karen, what a great idea! I love making cards and will put this into practice :)

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Have fun!!

[@clarewalters8627]

This tutorial has been soooo helpful, thank you very much for sharing all these beneficial ideas . ❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome. Thank you so much 😊

[@beverleyharrison641]

This is a great tutorial Karen. I shall observe my "not so wonderful"paintings. We always want to find nice cards for friends and this is a wonderful way to add a personal touch.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun with this exercise 😊

[@cherylthomas2459]

I love this. I have taken my paintings that I don’t care for as a whole and cut them into bookmarks. I gave a lot to my nieces who are school teachers for their students.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great idea Cheryl! Thank you for sharing!

[@nim151]

Thanks for this tutorial. It’s very useful to look at your not too satisfied work.

[@cindyseverson2917]

What a fantastic idea!! Think I will look over my old paintings and make some cards!! Thanks Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Cindy

[@debbieasselstine2469]

I love this. I must drag out my old paintings and give it a try. Thank-you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 😊

[@pamgrover9910]

This was a great video,can’t wait to make cards, thanks.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 😊

[@barbaram.6220]

Fabulous! I love each and every painting and each card you made !!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@amywagreich9042]

Wow wonderful painting. Beautiful

[@johntartaglia2672]

Great video, Karen. Inspirational. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@north40art]

Very fascinating. I could see Myself doing this with all my failed paintings and new abstract. Thank you

[@ineseedwards9489]

I just came across your you tube - absolutely a treasure chest packed with gems 💎 I also paint , and like to create greeting and note cards and your demonstrations have given me so much more inspiration. Thank you 💜💜💜😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! So pleased you found me. I love making cards too! Very rewarding 😊

[@deliacumoletti2564]

I absolutely love the idea that you used for your paintings and turning them into cards they looked absolutely wonderful thanks for sharing it was a great inspiration

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Delia

[@vickiarn]

This was super inspiring, thank you. Love your mini paintings.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@mellyju]

How lovely!I’m so excited to continue making your cards. This is the best channel for learning to paint watercolour. Loved these cards. You’re so clever! You really have the teaching gene!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow, thank you!

[@deannajenkins4987]

I am a new subscriber. This tutorial comes at a perfect time. I will never bin a painting again! Thank you so much for your help.

[@catherineadkins2774]

I love to make handmade cards! Great video!❤

[@ConchiBelvis]

Great idea and what a beautiful outcome! More , more!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@davidm3569]

Really enjoyed your video. You're enthusiasm shone through. The little masterpieces were wonderful and showed how to train your eyes to see beyond the larger paining. Each became its own little world. Thank you for inspiring us all to look again and find those hidden gems.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much David 😊

[@carolbenson6524]

Such a great video. I'm going to go through all my paintings to see how I can turn them into little cards. Fantastic ideas!👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@connieebinger6343]

What a great idea!

[@tonimcdowall2427]

I loooove this idea! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@shelinahetherington4661]

Such a helpful tutorial Karen, thank you.

[@loisbrennan3967]

Thanks for this! I’ve been making cards for years and started cutting up some of my many failures last year,it’s so exciting seeing the little masterpieces emerge from the mess! I also reuse the plainer wash areas as complimentary mounts to go behind the mini- masterpiece ,so only a little original painting is going to waste-this helps with my reluctance to practice on expensive paper knowing that it’s not wasted!😅

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing,!very helpful 😊

[@Benvi5735]

It was so exciting to watch this! I'm definitely going to take another look at my rejected pile! Thank you so much! 💗🙏💗🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed this 🎨

[@kathiebumpers1767]

Thanks for this great information. They're all beautiful.

[@annagray4208]

Thank you lovely tutorial. I also turn some of my left over treasures into bookmarks as well. I laminate 5 into one sheet and add a string and shell.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great ideas, thank you for sharing 😊

[@debbiereigate705]

Wow! So inspiring ❤😊

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Thanks Karen, that was great 👍. I really enjoy all your work but I'm especially excited when you paint abstract...that's what does it for me. I don't know if you're familiar with this but I've heard it said that "the eye, not told what to see, sees more." and I believe no truer words were ever spoken. Cheers...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Susan 😀

[@brendahicks4701]

I love your work thank you for sharing

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome 😊

[@JodiSones]

I loved these suggestions. So clever!

[@deannfrey3469]

So inspiring! I loved this. Gave me so many ideas! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome 😊 I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@teresajordao6634]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea!

[@kimohara7868]

Exactly the info and ideas I need - thank you!🙂

[@AnglimK1]

Outstanding tutorial. I learned so much. Thank you.

[@annevickers3307]

This is fabulous and inspirational. I better dig out some of my paintings from the trash. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun 🤩

[@debbiesday8270]

I'm having so much fun with this. There's usually at least one or two spots in any painting that really are so pretty, even if the entire painting isn't quite right. It let's me feel like, maybe I can paint a bit better than I thought. So fun! Maybe I will make watercolor earrings out of the scraps that are leftover. I love all of the cards and small pictures you did... Beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Debbie! Watercolour earrings sounds fab! Have fun!

[@Sheamarie]

I love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@saravasura1076]

I love your work and ideas. You are very inspiring.

[@maggiecarter3432]

Loved all this information and ideas!!! I found an acid free paste called "YES!" at my local art store that I've been using to make my own cars - not as sophisticated as yours - I use card stock and fold the paper into whatever size seems to fit and cut my painting so that is has a border and glue the painting onto the cardstock. It works - but it's rather basic and not as formal as what Karen presents - let alone using a fabulous painting to it's full advantage.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing Maggie 😀

[@lilyrose3011]

Loved this video thank you 😊 I’m going to look through my paintings and have a go !

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun Lily 💕

[@marlenevincent6019]

I love this . Great ideas.

[@annihilator45]

Hello! This is great fun. Placing a square the same size as the opening, you can remove the card and then easily cut around the square and you'll have your piece ready to tape behind your frame. I also make cards so I have many dies to cut out frames or windows in the card fronts ❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great tip. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@dianephillips6055]

What a great idea! Love it!

[@cheekyllamacreations]

What a fabulous idea! All your paintings were beautiful to me but I also love the new paintings and cards. New subscriber for sure!! 👌🏼💐

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@3887douglas]

Marvelous!

[@elainet5870]

Very helpful video! Thanks. 😃

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethgrant9833]

Wow very cool! Inspired!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@michellebeishline4657]

You are brilliant. I have so many paintings of all mediums where doing this can work - even oils and acrylics. So veey helpful. Subscribing!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Michelle. I agree it can work on many different mediums

[@sfdreams]

Thanks for this!😘 You've really inspired me.