HTV and Watercolor Floral Card
HTV and Watercolor Floral Card
Combine the precision of Cricut cutting with the artistic beauty of watercolor painting in this stunning card-making tutorial from Brandi Mahon of Stamp Me Some Love! Learn to create a gorgeous 5x7 greeting card featuring a hibiscus flower design with heat transfer vinyl outlines and hand-painted watercolor effects. This project beautifully merges digital crafting with traditional art techniques, resulting in a professional-looking card that's surprisingly achievable even for beginners to watercolor painting.
What You'll Create
- Stunning 5x7 watercolor card with dimensional elements
- Heat transfer vinyl flower outline in hibiscus pink with holographic stem accents
- Hand-painted watercolor fill using wet-on-wet technique for professional blended effects
- Embossed card panel with repeating pattern for added texture
- Layered "Hello" sentiment with precision-cut outline letters
- Professional finishing with strategic foam tape placement for dimension
- Complete card ready to send for any occasion
- Skills applicable to countless future watercolor and HTV projects
Techniques You'll Learn
- Working with SVG files and proper Design Space setup
- Converting cut lines to score lines in Cricut Design Space
- Understanding attach function for multi-piece designs
- Mirroring heat transfer vinyl designs correctly
- Cutting multiple materials (cardstock, HTV, watercolor paper)
- Weeding intricate HTV designs efficiently
- Using mini heat press for precise vinyl application
- Cool peel technique for clean transfers
- Protecting previously applied vinyl during multi-layer application
- Wet-on-wet watercolor painting technique
- Color mixing with professional watercolors (or alternatives)
- Maintaining white space in watercolor designs
- Heat setting watercolor to prevent warping
- Embossing card panels with large folders
- Assembling intricate multi-layer sentiments with tiny circles
- Using liquid glue for repositionable placement
- Strategic foam tape placement for dimensional stability
Skill Level
Intermediate - Best suited for crafters with basic Cricut and heat press experience who want to explore watercolor techniques. You should be comfortable cutting HTV and cardstock, but no prior watercolor experience required! Brandy demonstrates the painting process clearly, including color mixing and wet-on-wet technique. The assembly requires patience with small pieces (like the circles in "Hello"), but every step is shown in detail. If you're ready to expand beyond basic cardmaking, this project is perfect.
Class Features
- Step-by-step video demonstration from Design Space to finished card
- Exclusive hibiscus flower SVG file included
- Complete Cricut Design Space walkthrough with attach function explanation
- Multiple material cutting demonstrations (HTV, cardstock, watercolor paper)
- Professional watercolor technique instruction (wet-on-wet method)
- Color mixing guidance with specific paint recommendations
- Heat press application for layered vinyl designs
- Intricate assembly demonstration with troubleshooting tips
- Embossing technique for added card dimension
- Complete supplies list with specific product recommendations
- Lifetime access to tutorial video
- Bonus: Exciting freebie for future card-making projects
What Makes This Class Special
This isn't just a card tutorial—it's a complete guide to merging digital and traditional art techniques! Brandy shares honest, real-world crafting including the moment she realizes she cut the wrong material and has to redo it (we've all been there!). Learn professional watercolor secrets like why wet-on-wet creates better blending than wet-on-dry, how to fix watercolor that didn't turn out as planned, and the trick of protecting previously applied vinyl with transfer paper. The detailed assembly guidance for tiny pieces like the circles in "Hello" ensures success even with intricate designs.
Resources Included
- Exclusive hibiscus flower and sentiment SVG file
- Cricut Design Space setup specifications (5x7 card format)
- Watercolor paper cutting recommendations (Canson or similar)
- Professional watercolor color recipes (Daniel Smith pyrrole scarlet, quinacridone rose, Winsor violet, ultramarine)
- Wet-on-wet watercolor technique demonstration
- Alternative watercolor options for budget-friendly crafting
- HTV application settings (everyday iron-on and holographic)
- Embossing folder recommendations (5.5" x 8.5" repeating patterns)
- Card base construction specifications (10" x 7" scored at 5")
- Liquid glue vs. tape runner guidance for different applications
Perfect For
- Any occasion greeting cards with artistic flair
- Floral-themed cards for spring, Mother's Day, or birthdays
- Combining digital cutting with traditional art techniques
- Learning watercolor basics in a structured project
- Practicing heat transfer vinyl layering
- Creating handmade cards with wow-factor
- Building confidence with intricate assembly
- Expanding beyond basic cardmaking skills
Join Brandi and the Stamp Me Some Love community to create a stunning card that perfectly blends digital precision with artistic expression! Whether you're new to watercolor or looking to combine techniques in fresh ways, this tutorial will guide you through every step with confidence. Your handmade cards will look gallery-worthy!