Lamination Stamp Background with Layered Focal

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 3 p.m. (UK) 6rth April 2026 · 04/06/2026 · watch it from 27:45

Build a card with a full watercolour background created by stamping the same lamination design multiple times in different colours and positions, then add a larger focal stamp in the centre for a layered effect.

DOWNLOAD THIS GUIDE (PDF)

Step by step

1. Take the solid portion of the lamination stamp and ink it with orange, yellow, pink and green colours. ▶ watch 28:00
2. Stamp the inked design onto your card base, positioning it in one corner. ▶ watch 28:30
3. Spray the stamped area with water to activate the watercolour effect. ▶ watch 29:00
4. Rotate the card and repeat the stamping process with different colour combinations around the edges and corners to create a full background. ▶ watch 29:15
5. Allow the background to dry completely. ▶ watch 30:00
6. Stamp the detail portion of the lamination stamp over the dried background in black ink to add definition to the background design. ▶ watch 32:00
7. Select a larger focal stamp from a different lamination set and stamp it in the centre of the card in black ink. ▶ watch 33:00
8. Mount the card onto a mat layer and then onto a card base using foam pads to create height and dimension. ▶ watch 36:45

Tips from the show

• Do not worry about the background being messy or imperfect; watercolour effects are not meant to be perfect.
• You can leave the outline detail off the background and just use the coloured portion for a softer look.
• Every person's card will be unique because the watercolour effect is different each time.

More from this show

• Watercolour Flower Card with Lamination Stamps
• Spring Blossom Duckling Card with Puddle Effect

Written up from the show itself. See every guide from our shows · free how-to guides · watch live on My Telly