Teal and Blue Watercolour Background with Stamped Foliage

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Create a sophisticated multi-toned blue watercolour wash background, then layer stamped foliage elements in coordinating colours. The result is an elegant background perfect for showcasing focal images or sentiments.

You will need

100622 - HTCN - Thirsty Brush Unltd - A5 Stamp - Blooming Foliage - 041021CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Spray white cardstock with water to prepare it for the watercolour wash. ▶ watch 20:45
2. Drop a tiny amount of dark blue (Payne's grey) watercolour onto the wet surface. ▶ watch 21:00
3. Drop light blue watercolour onto the wet surface, allowing the colours to blend naturally. ▶ watch 21:15
4. Use a blue ink pad over the top of the wet watercolour to add additional colour and texture. ▶ watch 21:30
5. Allow the background to dry completely. ▶ watch 22:00
6. Stamp the blooming foliage stamp onto separate cardstock using brown ink. ▶ watch 22:30
7. Colour the stamped foliage elements with watercolour in coordinating teal and blue tones. ▶ watch 23:00
8. Cut out the coloured foliage pieces, leaving some stems attached for dimension. ▶ watch 23:30
9. Glue the foliage pieces onto the watercolour background, positioning them to frame or complement your focal point. ▶ watch 24:00
10. Add white gel pen details to the foliage for highlights and definition. ▶ watch 24:30

Tips from the show

• Use only tiny amounts of concentrated watercolour to avoid over-saturating the paper.
• Let the colours blend naturally on the wet paper rather than over-mixing.
• Keeping some foliage stems attached adds organic movement to the design.

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