Holiday Card Series 2017 - Day 8 - Watercolor Backgrounds with Markers

[@mpbailey18]

Nice to see markers back in the forefront! Loved doing the squishy technique with the plastic wrap years ago but used Marvy Metallic Markers...DAZZLING! Hope they still make them....

[@DellyDoo]

Tombows plus Ziploc and water is a long-time technique of bullet journalers. I never thought to do it on watercolor paper and die cut it. Brilliant!

[@lorraineturner2817]

Thank you Kristina, these cards are simply fabulous. You are very clear in your instructions in how to create both watercolour backgrounds which helps a lot. I did not know about not putting colours together that are not together on the rainbow, so thank you. I am now going to go and look out a rainbow so I can put it on my phone as a reference.

[@mindofwatercolor]

The sandwich bag and cling wrap techniques are pure gold. I'm familiar with cling wrap usage but the way you used them all together was really cool!

[@lking1986]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos! Thank you for sharing and being an awesome educator!

[@marypolancodesigns]

I literally said, "WOW" as you uncovered the first one you did with the bag! Just so fun and creative!

[@NancyLynn]

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous Kristina! I will definitely be trying this technique...TFS!

[@grannybibi]

What an awesome way to use the Tombow markers and play….sweet cards, thank you. Love them all!!!🎄

[@teresadoyle1396]

These are great Kristine. I haven't tried the smooshing technique yet but I think I should try it now. I love how your trees look, the mixture of the colours are beautiful. Lovely cards!

[@ThePaperCastle]

Fun, non-traditional cards......these are right up my alley. And making backgrounds is always a blast. Nice to learn new ways to use them. TFS, Heather

[@poppycrafts4144]

Beautiful cards Kristina! I'm loving the series - thanks for keeping them coming even though you've been unwell. It's been much appreciated. Hope you're feeling top notch soon.

[@dorasanchez5075]

Hello Kristina. I like the way you did these cards. Thank you

[@suzymasukawa8114]

You’re absolutely killing it with this series! I only wish I could afford to buy all the dies.

[@handmadebymirella]

Those galaxy colours look fab!

[@AlisonHeikkila]

So totally over the moon with these cards!!! I'm in love with these color combinations. I've got all the markers, now I just need the trees. Thanks for another fantastic video!

[@gloriareynolds3292]

Just when I think you've hit it out of the ballpark with Day 6 or 7 in your Holiday Card Series, you hit me with Day 8! These are so cool, simple, hip. Both samples have inspired me yet again. Thanks so much.

[@triciaann8775]

What a great smooshing technique, new to me. I️ was really impressed by the soft pastels. You make me want to break out my Tombow markers again!

[@patriciaposk9511]

I think I love the light pastels best...I don't know why but they are so soft...they are really beautiful... the other sample is great too but it's the pastels that got me this time.................love it.......................pat

[@cab552]

I always look forward to this series. I'm tempted to wait until the end to start my cards, but I know me, and that will be too late! You already have given me tons of great ideas!! Thanks so much!

[@andreag6707]

I love the simplicity of these cards - sometimes, less is definitely more!!

[@trudievick2359]

Simple yet elegant. Thanks for sharing.

[@theresehudran7635]

Finally... this is something I think I can do without screwing up. Thanks

[@TheAjjupiter]

This made me LOL. You CAN DO IT!

[@profiremine]

I dont have a cutting machine. so i prolly need to cut them. Which i prolly will screw . HAHHA

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Great smooshing techniques! Love these colors, the composition of the trees on the cards are simple yet look amazing! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us!!!!

[@TheAjjupiter]

My hubby and I once redid our living room by painting a base coat of terracotta and then brushed on copper glaze. We used cling wrap over the glaze. I never thought to transfer that to cardmaking. DUH Thanks for sharing this.

[@Desireeee126]

This is awesome! I love the color choices and that it doesn’t use many materials. Perfect for beginning card makers!

[@shonaaustin5373]

Thanks for showing the new Tombow colors. Great cards.

[@leenewton5872]

The pastels would make very sweet Christmas angel. : )

[@jcparkins]

Those backgrounds were so pretty, I don't think I could have die cut them! I love the trees, though. I am going to give this technique a try.

[@shannaloewen5867]

Thank you so much for doing this series, I am doing cards for Jennifer McGuire's Caring Hearts Card drive and you have given me SOOOO much inspiration. Your cards are amazing! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@kellihull7600]

WOW! I could prep a ton of panels at work with ease! Love this idea!

[@jo-annepikebrintrup1500]

Great, simple but adorable cards!!! Love them, Kristina!! I love the background technique!!

[@lubomirasaavedra8605]

Beautiful... And you can still use the left over pieces of card stock which you cut the trees from too

[@annihilator45]

A super fun card making technique ! Thanks for another great design 🎄🎁🎋.

[@sheronegolf7642]

This is so pretty ,easy and a lot of fun! Can't wait to try it.

[@Cards4Cancer]

This looks SO FUN. I want to play again.

[@debbiekuttler4473]

Very creative! I am surprised how much I liked the pastel trees. Have a great day, Kristina!

[@Elfsong8]

Beautiful cards. The pale ones would be stunning on a black background.

[@mymelody0023]

Your videos are just simply relaxing to watch 😊☺️

[@user-vm9nl6zd5i]

Peggy Lee ikr?!

[@susangreen9308]

Love the ink smooching.

[@cindybearj]

I love these cards. I have the Galaxy set of markers but haven't used them yet. Well, here's a reason to and a reason to get the pastels, they are so soft and beautiful.

[@misscmae]

During your voiceovers, I imagine Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness, Baby Girl) talking and it’s just all the warm and fuzzies :)

[@donnab4795]

Another super, fun and colorful video! Love these card and techniques. THANKS!

[@LisaYoungmpp]

Beautifully done, Kristina!!!

[@hayzzelnt]

I'm in love with these cards!

[@lorilazise1521]

I used Sharpies with the sandwich bag on regular paper. Works great!

[@sherronrobinson6772]

Love this technique Kristina. Are these new colors from Tombow? Thank you for sharing your creative process.

[@andrealavigne7824]

I just checked on Tombow's website, and they don't appear to be new colors. It looks like they just grouped existing colors in a new combination set. So, if you have the complete set of Tombow markers (which I do), you most likely have these colors. HTH! :)

[@sherronrobinson6772]

Andrea La Vigne Thank you so much. You saved me a trip and some money lol

[@kwernerdesign]

Hi there! I answered this question a couple of times in the comments but I think it got buried. Haha! Nope, not new colors. Just new combinations of colors.

[@marylehett1127]

Another beautiful card and creative idea!

[@charlenebyington7405]

Those were gorgeous . . You did an absolutely awesome job . . Thanks for sharing , loved it . . 😎 😎 😎

[@radishesfortheresistance4734]

So glad to have found your channel. Have done some serious binge watching. Thank goodness you have so much content!! 💌

[@loriritchie7124]

Beautiful cards Kristina, you always have such cool techniques that are easy for us newbies!

[@user-vm9nl6zd5i]

Lori Ritchie yeah ikr? But the thing is..... i dont have the items 😂😥. Im pretty poor 😥.

[@susanneatwell-keister3479]

What a fun technique. I think my kids could even do this and have fun with it.

[@BarryOnness]

Original and elegant!

[@pfp359]

I've been learning a lot about art from you. Thank you!!

[@bethholt2245]

So simple, but totally awesome!

[@CanadianKim]

Are those 2 Tombow sets new colours? Or are they colours that are already in the set of 96 just in themed sets? I've been thinking about getting the full set so I don't want to buy these ones if the colours are repeats of what's in the 96 set.

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Love these cards. What a fun way to use the background. This would be a great idea for mass producing, too. TFS.

[@wendyodell356]

Very pretty! Love that technique, thanks for sharing it with us.💟💟💟

[@PattiHutch]

Such a cool and easy way to make cute cards!

[@ElleLizzyMay]

Can tomboys be used like the zig markers? Zigs are really expensive in Australia?

[@Glittered_Kitten]

This is so simple, and yet so gorgeous! I'll be trying something similar for my Yule cards ❤️

[@BielGava]

can I do that effect of when you apply the distress sprayer using water?

[@barbaralassiter259]

Beautiful and fast. That's what I need for Christmas cards at this stage! LOL! Are the new color sets from Tombow from their regular color palette or are they new colors in their range of colors? Just wondering and do you know?

[@kwernerdesign]

Existing colors put into new color sets

[@DonnaJo3452]

Love the ink smooshing!

[@Sotolivas]

They are so beautiful cards. THANKS!

[@bobbiblaszkowski3653]

Very nice. like everything you do. I think on mine I will ink a border line around it to make the trees stand out even more. Thank you for your talent,

[@charlottesayles]

Very nice Kristina! Thank you for this tutorial.

[@barbtemplin7864]

Loved the way you made the background!! Thanks for sharing.

[@Jennifer-jn3qx]

I don't have a die cut machine, but I might print out some tree templates from the internet and try this. I've got a million cards to make for little cousins and friends. These are super cute!

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

Jennifer Mataya if you have scissors with special cutting edges you could cut them out with one and have some cute trees too😊

[@craftqueen417]

Cindy Roman-Daversa I love how we all think so similarly. Tall triangles cut from any paper, even old Christmas wrapping would make cute trees.

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

craftqueen417 I love how we also want to help out our crafty friends!

[@maryjohull6341]

Love love love all your videos

[@cake_crumb]

Wow this is gorgeous!

[@romyarisawa6095]

They look great.

[@Dsnylnd55]

Nice technique. Cute cards.

[@TheKazadoodle]

these are great! I'm not a pastel person but I actually prefer the pastel trees here.

[@here2luv363]

Wonderful video!!🎄❄️💕

[@karencampbell7376]

This was so cute and so easy. Love it! How wide are your cards?

[@kwernerdesign]

Unless otherwise noted, my cards are always 4.25” x 5.5”.

[@lorilazise1521]

Love these! Thanks for sharing!

[@potatoperson3996]

Turned it on right away! Love this card so pretty!😍

[@iartistdotme]

Great way for kids to help make Christmas cards - using their backgrounds.

[@maggiebaxter610]

These are such fun Kristina that my "faux" grandson (who calls me Aunt Maggie because we're not technically related) hollered...."We can do that TO-DAY!!!" Five year old Brody LOVES your videos (& Jennifer's) and always wants to see your latest videos, especially when it's something we can use the Sizzix die cutting machine on. Thanks for brightening both our days and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. ~HUGS~ #kindnessmatters

[@confusedwhynot]

Love it! My only concern is how the trees would hold up if they get wet on there way to my friend.

[@lemonsqueezycrafts6818]

Love this and it’s so easy! Thanks Kristina!

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

This is so pretty! And I’ve got a few different die sets ! I think I might try snowflakes too😱

[@ceeclearly6840]

Loooove these card!!!

[@smartbabby]

This is so pretty!

[@ShreyaAggarwal]

Loveee theseee! Thanks for sharing Kristina!

[@DuluthTW]

Really beautiful card. I've added those markers to my Amazon wishlist. Thanks for sharing!

[@terrie1226]

Great fun technique and the cards turned out super nice...tfs

[@barbarad.517]

Stunning!

[@Lee_Tia]

I have been enjoying your videos a lot!

[@_lisi_531]

Beautiful! 😍👍🏻

[@marylou5259]

Kristina, I am just beginning to learn about stamping. I’m sure you have a list of where we can buy these supplies, but I’m unable to find it. I’m very interested in the clear plastic tool that you use to stamp your cards with. I don’t know what to call it. Please help! Thanks, Mary Lou

[@kwernerdesign]

Hi there! Look in the video description (click on Show More) in any of my videos. I list supplies with links to online stores.

[@creativedaisycrafts5318]

Love the cards Kristina What a cool idea Liz

[@patticallihan8515]

Gorgeous. I loved your video.

[@kimhill6351]

Fabulous cards!

[@denicekimberly3255]

Gorgeous!

[@hadassahderamus787]

These are so cute!

[@madonnaleerowe940]

Awesome video with accurate speed.

[@Panda8ngel]

I love the look!

[@christinesmith989]

Awesome cards! Fab trees and video, thank you! xxx

[@jeannebeam3042]

Great cards. Thanks for sharing..