Watercoloured Lily Floral Card with Stacked Die-Cut Accent

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for TECHNIQUE TUESDAY in the HTCN studio broadcast 16th Nov 21 · 11/16/2021 · watch it from 6:00

A beautiful card featuring a hand-painted watercoloured lily image stamped in black, complemented by stacked die-cut floral elements, white card base with red ink corner halo, and embellished with sequins and gems for a festive, dimensional finish.

You will need

TV - Pretty Penny - Die Set - Floral Bird - 141219JSEE IT 504562 - TV - Pretty Penny - Die Set - Floral Wreath - 090120GSEE IT 943382 TV - 100268 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Standard Paintbrush Set - 061121ASEE IT Stamps By Me - Perfect Together PVA Glue 30ML - 201120DSEE IT Izink Pigment Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Red 060821XSEE IT Stamps By Me 4MM Jewels - White Alabaster 161121ZSEE IT Stamps By Me 5MM Sequin Pack - Whisper - 290921ASEE IT Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black - 300921CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut the floral bird design three times using your die-cutting machine, setting aside the cut pieces. ▶ watch 6:30
2. Apply PVA glue to the back of the first die-cut piece and stack the second piece on top, pressing down firmly to secure. ▶ watch 9:00
3. Apply glue to the second stacked piece and add the third die-cut on top, ensuring alignment for a dimensional embellishment. ▶ watch 10:00
4. Stamp the lily image onto white card stock using black ink, pressing firmly for a clear impression. ▶ watch 13:00
5. Die-cut the stamped lily image using the smallest die from the set, carefully running it through your die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 15:00
6. Paint the lily petals with watercolour, starting with orange, then adding pink to the centre, leaving white spaces for dimension. ▶ watch 17:30
7. Add green watercolour to the leaves and stems, following the line work in the stamp design and leaving a pale halo effect. ▶ watch 22:00
8. Use oil pencils to add feathered shading and definition to the petals and leaves, working from the centre outwards with a flicking motion. ▶ watch 25:00
9. Add white gel pen highlights to the artwork to make it pop from the page and restore any lost line details. ▶ watch 29:30
10. Colour the small buds in the centre with a yellow oil pencil for added detail. ▶ watch 30:00
11. Ink the corner of a white card base with red pigment ink, creating a halo effect to frame your design. ▶ watch 31:00
12. Add white confetti ink splats to the red corner to break up the solid colour and add texture. ▶ watch 33:45
13. Stamp the 'thankful for today' sentiment in black ink onto the card base in the bottom corner. ▶ watch 36:00
14. Glue the painted lily image onto the white card base, positioning it as your focal point. ▶ watch 38:00
15. Glue the stacked floral die-cut embellishment onto the card, using foam pads to elevate it for dimension. ▶ watch 39:00
16. Add white and iridescent sequins around the design using a pickup tool, placing them strategically for sparkle. ▶ watch 41:00

Tips from the show

• If you don't have watercolour card, standard white card stock works fine, though watercolour card gives a more realistic finish.
• Leave white spaces when watercolouring to create a more artistic, dimensional look.
• Always feather your pencil strokes outwards from the centre for a softer, more professional appearance.

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