Lamination Stamp Watercolour-Effect Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - BRAND NEW COLLECTION - Join Toni for her latest launch show 1 - broadcast 29 Nov 22 · 11/29/2022 · watch it from 50:30

A two-part stamping technique using lamination stamps to create beautiful watercolour-effect backgrounds with minimal effort. The solid portions are inked with colour and sprayed with water, then the detailed outline layer is stamped on top in black for a professional, layered look.

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Step by step

1. Examine your lamination stamp set to identify the solid portions of the stamps. These solid areas are the parts that will hold and transfer colour when you apply ink or dye sprays. ▶ watch 50:45
2. Apply multiple ink colours to the solid portions of the stamp. Use pink, orange, teal, and green for variety, dabbing the colours onto the bird and floral elements of the stamp. ▶ watch 51:00
3. Lightly spray the inked stamp with water to help the colours blend and bleed naturally. The water will create a watercolour effect as it interacts with the ink. ▶ watch 51:30
4. 

   Stamp the coloured solid portion firmly onto your white cardstock and lift the stamp away cleanly to reveal the watercolour effect.

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5. 

   While the ink is still wet, observe the colours bleeding and blending together on the paper. The wet ink will create beautiful watercolour-effect patterns as the different colours merge.

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6. 

   Clean the stamp thoroughly to remove all ink residue. Allow the first stamped layer on your card to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

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7. Using black ink, carefully stamp the detailed outline portions of the hummingbird design over the coloured areas. Position the stamp to align with the watercolour effect beneath. ▶ watch 52:45
8. 

   Carefully align and stamp the black outline bird stamp over the dried coloured background. Allow the stamp to sit naturally over the colours, accepting slight misalignment as part of the handmade effect.

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9. Stamp one of the coordinating sentiments in black ink at the base of the card to complete your design. Position the sentiment stamp below the hummingbird images. ▶ watch 53:30

Tips from the show

• Don't worry about lining up the two layers perfectly; the stamps are designed to work even with slight misalignment.
• You can experiment with spraying water or leaving it dry to see which effect you prefer.
• Use the coordinating border die to cut around your stamped design if desired.

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• Clean and Simple Embossed Geometric Card

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