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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

birthday candles watercolour card

Use watercolour cards and markers by Cricut® to make a festive birthday card for someone special!

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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here for the design in Cricut® Decign Space™.

Step 2

Remove the protective mat cover from your card mat, slide the backside of your card under the plastic divider and align the card from the top left corner of the plastic divider. Close the card and press firmly to adhere.
TIP: Repeat Step 2 to add up to four cards to your card mat.

Step 3

Cut and draw using your Cricut® cutting machine. Cut first, then insert your watercolour marker when prompted.

Step 4

To prepare the water brush included with your markers, fill it with tap water and gently squeeze over a paper towel until bristles are damp.

Step 5

Now, trace along the inside edge of the drawn marker lines, pulling colour down by dampening paper with water brush. Adjust the flow of water and amount of blending by squeezing the brush with more or less pressure. Allow your card to dry completely and then blend again to see different watercolour effects.
TIP: To change colours, squeeze the brush into a paper towel or cloth and gently wipe until the bristles are clean.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Watercolor Marker & Brush Set

    Item # 10705395 
    $28.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut™ R40 Watercolour Cards & Envelopes, 10ct.

    Item # 10705399 
    $16.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut Explore® 3 - Smart Cutting Machine with Easy Printables™ Sensor

    Item # 10669043 
    $449.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cricut® Card Mat 2x2

    Item # 10704590 
    $24.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Paper Towel (or Cloth)
  • 1 - Cricut® Watercolor Marker & Brush Set (D663501S)
  • 1 - Cricut® Card Mat 2x2 (D624471S)
  • 1 - Cricut Explore® 3 (D383140S)
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here for the design in Cricut® Decign Space™.

Step 2

Remove the protective mat cover from your card mat, slide the backside of your card under the plastic divider and align the card from the top left corner of the plastic divider. Close the card and press firmly to adhere.
TIP: Repeat Step 2 to add up to four cards to your card mat.

Step 3

Cut and draw using your Cricut® cutting machine. Cut first, then insert your watercolour marker when prompted.

Step 4

To prepare the water brush included with your markers, fill it with tap water and gently squeeze over a paper towel until bristles are damp.

Step 5

Now, trace along the inside edge of the drawn marker lines, pulling colour down by dampening paper with water brush. Adjust the flow of water and amount of blending by squeezing the brush with more or less pressure. Allow your card to dry completely and then blend again to see different watercolour effects.
TIP: To change colours, squeeze the brush into a paper towel or cloth and gently wipe until the bristles are clean.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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