Watch as I show you how to add a personal touch to your handmade cards, by repurposing an abstract warm-up painting. Abstract paintings are a great choice for this DIY project as their vibrant colors, bold shapes, and expressive brushstrokes can create stunning visual elements for your handmade cards.
To start, select an abstract warm-up painting that speaks to you. You’ll want to choose one that is on paper that might include elements like spontaneous brushstrokes, splatters, or drips of paint. Using an exacto knife, scissors, or a paper cutter, carefully cut out unique sections of the painting, focusing on interesting compositions or color combinations.
Once you have your abstract cutouts, it's time to transform them into one-of-a-kind handmade cards. Use blank cardstock or pre-folded card bases as your canvas, and use acrylic gel medium or glue to fix the abstract cutouts onto the front of the cards. You can arrange them in various ways, overlapping or layering the pieces to create a visually appealing design.
The result? A set of unique, abstract-inspired greeting cards that are truly one-of-a-kind. The combination of the abstract painting's bold and vibrant elements with the handmade touch of the cards adds an artistic flair to your DIY cards. Whether you're sending them for birthdays, holidays, or just to say hello, these abstract-inspired handmade cards are sure to make a memorable impression on your recipients. So get creative and give your loved ones a special treat with these unique DIY cards!
–Painting Prompts–
➡️ 50 Abstract Warm-Up Painting Prompts - https://etsy.me/49utFsk
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4-5/8'' X 5-3/4'' Resealable Cello Cellophane Bags - https://amzn.to/3oHXVhj
Tools & materials
Acrylic Gel Medium (used to glue painting to card) - https://amzn.to/40DI9Bk
Catalyst wedge - https://amzn.to/3V4S0yP
Canson 100510927 XL Series Mix Paper Pad, 98 Pound, 9 x 12 Inch, 60 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3oKtM0V
Acrylic paints used in this video:
Prussian blue
Cerulean blue
Hooker’s green
Yellow Ochre
Naples yellow
Mars black
Titanium white
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