Watercolour-Effect Painted Dress Card with Two-Part Lamination Stamps

A project from our live show 811138 - SBM Glow Time Lamination Stamps · 01/01/2023 · watch it from 0:45

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Create a stunning card featuring a lady in an elegant painted dress using a two-part lamination stamp system. The solid stamp is coloured with vibrant pink and coral inks, then water-sprayed to create a beautiful watercolour effect, before the outline stamp adds definition and detail. This technique produces a professional, artistic finish with a fashionable silhouette framed by bold black borders on a kraft card base.

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Step by step

1. 

   Take the solid portion of the lamination stamp and apply colour to it using orange and red ink sprays. Spray the ink directly onto the stamp surface to create a blended watercolour effect.

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2. 

   Spray the inked stamp with water to create a watercolour effect. The water beading on the surface is normal and will enhance the final result.

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3. 

   Press the stamp firmly onto the pink cardstock and hold it down to allow the cardstock to absorb the ink thoroughly.

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4. 

   Carefully lift and remove the stamp to reveal the watercolour-effect painted dress design on the pink cardstock.

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5. 

   Take the outline stamp which contains the lady's face, arm and decorative dress elements. Position it over the stamped watercolour image, aligning it carefully with the dress shape.

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   Ink up the outline stamp thoroughly with black or sparkly powder ink, ensuring even coverage across the entire stamp surface.

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   Position the outline stamp over the coloured dress area on the pink panel. Press down firmly and evenly to stamp the black outline design onto the card.

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8. Add a sentiment stamp such as 'Girl Power' to complete your card design. Position the stamp on the card front and press firmly to transfer the sentiment. ▶ watch 1:45

Tips from the show

• Spraying the stamp with water creates a watercolour masterpiece effect and beading is beneficial, not a problem.
• The two-part stamp system allows you to create professional-looking painted designs without needing to pick up a brush.

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