Layered Watercolour Card Assembly

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 6 using the third stamp in the collection called HAPPY HOME - Broadcast 2nd May 23 · 05/02/2023 · watch it from 33:00

Assemble a multi-layered card combining your embossed background, sentiment banner, and painted floral accents. The white card layers create a taped-off effect that frames each design element beautifully.

You will need

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Step by step

1. Take your large base card and apply adhesive to the back of your first white card layer. ▶ watch 33:00
2. Position and press down the white layered card onto the base, using tissue to protect from moisture and prevent popping. ▶ watch 33:30
3. Apply adhesive to the back of your watercoloured embossed card and position it on top of the white layer. ▶ watch 34:00
4. Press down firmly and allow the adhesive to set. ▶ watch 34:30
5. Position your repeating sentiment banner strip across the centre of the card as a divider. ▶ watch 35:00
6. Apply adhesive to the back of your hand-painted floral accent piece and position it on top of the sentiment banner. ▶ watch 35:30
7. Gently break down the fibres of the floral piece by pinching to add texture and dimension. ▶ watch 36:00
8. Using a fine-line black pen, draw a wonky frame around the design to tie all elements together. ▶ watch 38:00
9. Add a gentle stitch line across the sentiment banner using the black pen to anchor it visually. ▶ watch 38:45
10. Step back and assess the finished card, adding any final sparkle or embellishments as desired. ▶ watch 40:00

Tips from the show

• Matting your painted card onto white creates the illusion that you have taped off the edges before painting, even though you haven't.
• Use wonky lines rather than perfectly straight ones to maintain the handmade, creative feel of the design.

More from this show

• Watercolour Resist Floral Card with Heat Embossed Border
• Repeating Sentiment Banner Strip
• Hand-Painted Floral Die-Cut Accent Piece

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