Inky Blended Background with Boat Stamp Card

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Latest Products from Toni - Broadcast 27th August 2026 · 08/27/2026 · watch it from 29:30

Create a striking card with an inky blended background panel using water and tissue resist technique, then stamp a boat with reflection. The result is a serene scene with soft colour gradients and a focal point that stands out against the textured background.

You will need

TV - A5 Reflection Stamp - Every New Day - 140422ESEE IT Stamps By Me - Woodland Wildlife the Next Chapter - 5 X 7 Paper Collection - 030724BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Tear a piece of card stock and position it to create an irregular panel edge on your white card base. ▶ watch 29:30
2. Apply low-tack tape along the edges of your torn panel to hold it in place temporarily. ▶ watch 30:45
3. Blend blue ink onto the card using a brush, starting darker at the top and fading towards the bottom. ▶ watch 31:30
4. Transition into green ink, blending it into the blue to create a natural colour flow. ▶ watch 33:45
5. Spritz the inked panel with water using a spray bottle to activate and spread the inks. ▶ watch 35:15
6. Dab the wet panel with tissue to create a resist effect and lift some colour for definition. ▶ watch 36:15
7. Heat dry the panel with a heat gun until completely dry. ▶ watch 36:45
8. Remove the low-tack tape carefully from the edges. ▶ watch 37:00
9. Trim the panel down to size using a guillotine or craft knife. ▶ watch 37:30
10. Stamp the boat image in black ink onto the lower portion of the panel. ▶ watch 39:00
11. Apply clear embossing powder to the stamped boat and heat set with a heat gun. ▶ watch 42:00
12. Add a subtle black vignette around the edges using a blending brush to frame the design. ▶ watch 42:45

Tips from the show

• Don't worry if the blended inks look messy at first—the water and tissue resist will create definition.
• Trust the process when blending inks; it will look better once you add water and heat dry it.
• Use clear embossing powder to seal and add shine to your stamped images.

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