Watercolour Rose Card with Layered Colouring

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Create a stunning floral card featuring a delicate watercolour rose design with layered colouring in soft pinks, corals and greens. This elegant card is perfect for sympathy messages or special occasions, using stamping, watercolour blending and spray techniques to achieve a beautiful artistic finish. The sentiment 'Bee Happy' is framed within a circular aperture surrounded by the gorgeous blooms.

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp the solid portion of the rose design onto white cardstock using a black ink pad. Position the stamp carefully and press firmly to ensure a clear impression.

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2. 

   Apply multiple ink pad colours directly to the stamped floral design. Use pinks, oranges and greens to create a natural rose effect with layered colouring.

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3. 

   Apply the watercolour paints sporadically across different parts of the stamped flower image. Place pinks and oranges on the petals and green on the leaves, building up the colour gradually.

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4. 

   Spritz the inked stamp with water to activate the ink and blend all the colours together, creating a watercolour effect on the stamp surface.

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5. 

   Press the stamp firmly onto the white cardstock to transfer the blended watercolour design. Apply even pressure across the entire stamp surface to ensure a complete impression.

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6. 

   Once the watercoloured design is dry (use a heat tool if needed), carefully line up the black outline stamp over the coloured image and stamp to add definition to the rose design.

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7. Add white highlights to your watercoloured rose using a white gel pen or highlighter. Focus on areas where you want to bring out foreground and background details, adding dimension and depth to the image. ▶ watch 51:30
8. 

   Mount your finished watercolour rose design onto the white cardstock base. Add your chosen sentiment to complete the card.

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Tips from the show

• Follow the colour guide on the packet for your first attempt, then experiment with your own colour combinations once you're confident.
• These roses work beautifully for sympathy cards and special occasions.

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