I start with the file. I use Inkscape. A simple way of turning anything I draw, into vectors, then I can use these components to create my design.
These were cut using a brother scan n cut machine.
These are from random kits that I will have in my Etsy shop. The circle is a test cut. I used 140 lb water color paper 9" inches x12 " inches.
I removed them from the cutting mat, and painted them with water color.
After painted them I added doodles and calligraphy.