I hope my recent post has you thinking about new ways of using your dies together with tissue paper! When thinking about what makes tissue paper unique I remembered that when wet, color puddles form... and it dawned on me - I could use it as a watercolor medium!
Begin with watercolor paper - in this case I used Hero Arts felt finish paper. My guess is that the Jennifer's watercolor paper we carry, would work even better. OR if you have Julie's Bristol you could try that as well. I just didn't have quite enough time to try all three and do a side-by-side comparison that day. Be certain to watch for an update as I give that a try!
To create a watercolor background spritz your watercolor paper with water (I'm going to have to try Perfect Pearls mists and Studio Calico mists soon as well!) Position your die cut leaves randomly atop the paper. Continue to spritz and lay down more leaves until your sheet is covered.
Once you have your finished look you must allow it to rest for a while to allow the tissue paper to release it's color into the watercolor paper surface. I have to admit I'm not certain how long I was patient enough to leave it this way - perhaps 30 minutes. I then pulled out my Heat It tool (LOVE this embossing tool because it doesn't blow things every which way!) and hurried the drying process along. Your finished piece will be warped, but simply drawing it back and forth over a soft table or desk edge will help straighten it to look like new. :-D
