Graduation season is almost here and after finding out that my niece had committed to a school just a stone’s throw from my favorite city in the world (Seattle), I wanted to create a custom grad card to celebrate her chosen institution of higher learning (Pacific Lutheran University). I thought it would be fun to try out a watercolor technique I learned from watching the amazing Kristina Werner in this video and then add some cool outline die cuts to create the custom call letters of the school.
I love the light, dreamy feel that Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers create for this simple rainbow of color.
I also love that the Adore Alpha Dies from Pinkfresh Studio cut both a solid letter and an outline letter, which I opted to use the latter for this card, allowing that pretty watercolor to show through. Here is the video showing you how I created this card.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m relieved that I am not a mama in grad season myself. I’ve been through it twice, and that was a good amount for me. Good luck to all the parents and guardians as you embark on this exciting and sometimes stressful season of life!
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Deanna Berman says
Not sure how to access….I clicked on each block and each link but never could get your tutorial…..
Cathy Zielske says
Hey Deanna, are you on a PC or Mac? And what browser are you using? Or are you reading on a phone or tablet? Just trying to figure out why you cannot see things.
Does this video link work for you: https://youtu.be/7BLoO8ZAnY0
JoLynn says
Great idea! I keep eyeballing that alpha set.
Cathy Zielske says
It’s very cute!
Nora Noll says
This is SO CLEVER!! I am going to use this idea on some cards I need to make for some graduates. Totally GENIUS idea!!
Hamutal Shafrir says
Beautiful background! Lovely colors! Thank you for the great video tutorial.
Susan R Opel says
Woo hoo! Lutheran! And what an amazing card! You are so inspiring!
Jennifer Petersen says
Just wanted to drop by quick and thank you for this fun card video. I was so inspired I decided to try it out using the supplies I had. It was great to try something new and learn a few things along the way. Thank you!
Cathy Zielske says
That is awesome to hear! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Tricia A Podmore says
Super card with great color. Soooooo creative and cheerful.
Flo Swinford says
I love that card. I really want those alpha dies
Cathy Zielske says
I keep checking to see when they will be back in stock! I was told May 15 but so far, have not heard back. I have another card video coming soon, to show more grad cards using them!
Cathy says
Didn’t see the nail polish link? Very cute card.