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 · watch it from 13:00

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.

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Step by step

1. Layer watercolour card stock onto die-cutting plates, ensuring no dies overlap to avoid damaging the cutting tools. ▶ watch 13:15
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 16:30
3. Add a second ink colour to the wet card stock, allowing the colours to bleed and blend together naturally. ▶ watch 17:15
4. Stamp a background texture stamp onto watercolour card stock using black ink to create visual interest. ▶ watch 20:30
5. Glue the spritzed watercolour panel onto a 5x7 card base, securing it with a glue runner or tape runner for stability. ▶ watch 21:00
6. Stamp a sentiment onto an off-cut of watercolour card stock using black ink. ▶ watch 27:00
7. Mount the stamped sentiment panel onto foam pads and attach to the card to create dimension. ▶ watch 29:00
8. Arrange die-cut flower and leaf elements behind the raised sentiment panel, tucking them under to create a layered, dimensional effect. ▶ watch 30:00
9. Add water droplet embellishments to the focal flowers to complete the design. ▶ watch 30:30

Tips from the show

• Blue and orange are complementary colours that work beautifully together and create striking visual impact.
• Watercolour card stock can be tricky to adhere; use sticky sheets or tape runners rather than liquid glue to prevent the card from warping.
• You can use any stencil you have in your stash for texture paste work—the impression doesn't need to be perfect.

More from this show

• Watercolour Splatter Background Card with Vellum Florals
• Heat-Embossed Vellum Tag with Painted Florals

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