Rooted in Nature Watercolor Paper Tear Card
Simple techniques can make a card look more composed and elaborate, as is the case with this Rooted in Nature Watercolor Paper Tear Card!

I designed this card as part of the design team for Joy of Sets. Today starts our July challenge; I’d love it if you’d join in by making a card using this Tic-Tac-Toe grid!

Pick any row, column, or diagonal row, use those elements to make a card and link it here! I hope you join in with us and share a project!
I chose the top row: String, Paper Tear, and Watercolor. Accordingly, I designed my card with each of these elements, trying to coordinate them together.
Have you ever thought of tearing watercolor paper? I hadn’t previously, and let me tell you how easy it is!! It ripped in a smooth motion and gave me the edge I wanted!
Watercoloring is very forgiving, and even a beginner can add it to their card and get a great result! See below for how to create this nature-inspired card:
Recipe for Nature Watercolor Paper Tear Card:
Cut your cardstock:
- Crumb Cake cardbase: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored and folded at 4 1/4”.
- Garden Green: 4 3/4” x 3 1/2”.
- Watercolor Paper: 4 1/2” x 3 1/2”.
Watercolor:
- Rip the long edge of your watercolor paper. Don’t be shy, just grab the edge and pull downward.
- Using a water painter, grab a little Pear Pizzazz ink and apply it to your watercolor paper. For more details on how to watercolor a background, see this previous tutorial. Let this dry before stamping.
Stamp:
- Stamp the leaves in Pear Pizzazz over your watercoloring.
- Next, Stamp the large sentiment in the lower right corner using Garden Green ink.
Tie Twine and Adhere it all together:
- Glue the watercolor to the Garden Green layer, then tie 12” thread around this layer and finish with a bow.
- Lastly, glue the layer at an angle on your cardbase.
Supplies for Watercolor Paper Tear Card:
I find watercoloring to be very hooking. Likewise, if you are looking for more watercoloring projects, click on these to see the full tutorials:


I’m so glad you stopped by to make this card with me! I hope this watercolor paper tear card inspires you to try a new technique. If you want more papercrafting tips and tutorials, be sure to sign up for my Crafty Newsletter! Happy Crafting!
Lovely card for the challenge – I have this set and rarely think to use it! I must dig it out!
Thanks Fiona! That means so much coming from you. 💚 It’s such an understated set, and yet I’m always happy with what I create with it 🤗
Love the subtle effect of the stamped leaves on the watercolor background, and the font for the sentiment is beautiful!
Thank you so much, Cheryl! That font is one of my favorites!