Layered Watercolor Mirabelle Plum Art
Encouraged by the colors and flavors of France, we designed this Layered Watercolor Mirabelle Plum Art as the perfect complement to this month’s French Riviera-themed collection. Like many of our layered papercut projects, this craft is simple, elegant, and so easy to make. When you’re finished putting it together, hang it on your wall for a high-art, low-effort piece that will impress your guests.
You can cut all the pieces for this project by hand using our template, or you’re welcome to speed things along with a cutting machine. Once you’ve gathered your tools and materials, check out the video of our layered watercolor process below.
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We love the organic feel of this botanical print and couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out. We chose the mirabelle plum for the subject of our painting as it perfectly embodies the luxury of our French Riviera collection. Mirabelle plums are a rare and coveted fruit that import exclusively from Lorraine, France. In summer, the golden plums develop cute little red freckles on their skin, making them quite a lovely sight. While tasting one for yourself may prove difficult, you can still experience its unique beauty in your home.
Historically, watercolor botanical paintings have been an important tradition in art, dating all the way back to the Renaissance. The rich color produced by watercolor is perfect for capturing nature’s beauty and will pop wonderfully against your stark white canvas. Don’t be afraid to play around with the watercolor — no need to be a perfectionist. Let your creativity run as wild and free as nature itself.
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Tools
- Cutting Machine (optional)
- Kai 8″ Scissors
- Kai 5″ Detail Scissors
- Princeton Paintbrushes – 8, 10 & 3/4″
Materials
- Favani Art Paper Pack
- Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Self Adhesive Foam Squares – White – 0.5″ X 0.5″
- Aleene’s Tacky Glue
- Art Glitter Glue
- Prisma Colored Pencils
- Watercolors Set of 36
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27 Comments
Hello, I uploaded the svg file to my cricut and it just comes though as a black square. There is also a message that says the file is incompatible due to text? Please help!
I just updated the file so it should work for you now. 🙂
Wow! I will never look at watercolor the same way again!
Right!? This makes it so approachable. 😉
Is there a photo tutorial ?
Yes! Everything is in one download folder. 🙂
ooooooooh this is fun! love see sunflowers/fall using the paints like that! love this !
That would be pretty! And a lot of pieces. 🙂
I love the botanical, natural look of this! Beautiful Emily. I definitely want more!
More coming up!
I’m so happy to hear that!!
Oh this is Emily’s work! I should have known. 😊💖
She is the artist in our little family! 😉
This is an amazing project! Please make more!!💕💕
I know we have a fall version on the calendar for October!
“… a set of four …” – at least 🙂
Maybe an ongoing series. lol
I love this! I can’t wait to start this project!!! More fruit please!!
Yes! Let’s have her do a set of four. 😉
Wow, I love this! Exactly what I have been looking for to hang in a kitchen nook. Also, have been interested in trying a water color project. Emily is very talented!
I will pass this message along!
such a nice idea, I hope there’s more fruit following. Great for kitchen wall decoration (and small labels – water color – for canning lids?)
I am on the same page! I want a series of 4 for my kitchen. I am nudging Emily right now.
I was wondering which of the sheets of paper from the favani art pack is used for this project.
The watercolor paper is what Emily used for this project.
Love it! Definitely on my to do list😀
It is a gorgeous project!
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