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Layered Watercolour Floral Card with Texture Paste

A project from our live show Join Toni and Kelly for SUPER SAVINGS in the HTCN studio broadcast 8th Feb 22 · 02/08/2022

A vibrant card combining spritzed watercolour backgrounds with layered die-cut elements and textured paste details. The design features blue and orange colour combinations with dimensional foam-padded elements for a modern, artistic aesthetic.

9steps
13:00in the show
Step 1 of 9

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  1. 1

    Layer watercolour card stock onto die-cutting plates, ensuring no dies overlap to avoid damaging the cutting tools.

    ▶ watch this step 13:15
  2. 2

    Spritz the cut card stock pieces with water using a spray bottle, then add ink colours by dabbing rather than spraying to avoid spray marks.

    ▶ watch this step 16:30
  3. 3

    Add a second ink colour to the wet card stock, allowing the colours to bleed and blend together naturally.

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  4. 4

    Stamp a background texture stamp onto watercolour card stock using black ink to create visual interest.

    ▶ watch this step 20:30
  5. 5

    Glue the spritzed watercolour panel onto a 5x7 card base, securing it with a glue runner or tape runner for stability.

    ▶ watch this step 21:00
  6. 6

    Stamp a sentiment onto an off-cut of watercolour card stock using black ink.

    ▶ watch this step 27:00
  7. 7

    Mount the stamped sentiment panel onto foam pads and attach to the card to create dimension.

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  8. 8

    Arrange die-cut flower and leaf elements behind the raised sentiment panel, tucking them under to create a layered, dimensional effect.

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  9. 9

    Add water droplet embellishments to the focal flowers to complete the design.

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