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Watercolour Wash Mason Jar Card with Stamped Flowers

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 16th May 2025 · 05/16/2025 · watch it from 26:30

Watercolour Wash Mason Jar Card with Stamped Flowers - the finished project
The finished project

Create a beautiful card featuring a mason jar filled with stamped flowers using watercolour ink wash techniques. The design combines a soft blue and pink watercolour background with layered stamped florals and a decorative jar element, creating an artistic and dimensional card. This project uses simple stamping and watercolour techniques to achieve a stunning, professional-looking result.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Spray blue ink onto your craft mat with water to create a watercolour wash. Place your white cardstock onto th

    Spray blue ink onto your craft mat with water to create a watercolour wash. Place your white cardstock onto the wet ink to pick up the colour and create a watercolour effect.

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  2. Step 2: Use an ink pad lid to add additional colour lines into the wet blue ink on your card, creating texture and dep

    Use an ink pad lid to add additional colour lines into the wet blue ink on your card, creating texture and depth in the watercolour wash.

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  3. Step 3: Allow the inked card to dry completely. You can use a tissue to gently blot any excess moisture if needed.

    Allow the inked card to dry completely. You can use a tissue to gently blot any excess moisture if needed.

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  4. Step 4: Stamp the mason jar image and flower stems onto the dried watercolour background using black ink. Position the

    Stamp the mason jar image and flower stems onto the dried watercolour background using black ink. Position the jar centrally on the panel and add stems around it.

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  5. Step 5: Stamp additional flower heads at different angles across the watercolour background to create perspective and

    Stamp additional flower heads at different angles across the watercolour background to create perspective and depth. Vary the positioning to achieve a natural, layered look.

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  6. Step 6: Using a paintbrush, colour the flower heads with pink watercolour, adding touches of colour to the petals. Lea

    Using a paintbrush, colour the flower heads with pink watercolour, adding touches of colour to the petals. Leave white spaces for a watercolour effect.

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  7. Step 7: Position the pre-stamped and coloured mason jar element with the sparkle effect onto the centre of the waterco

    Position the pre-stamped and coloured mason jar element with the sparkle effect onto the centre of the watercolour background card panel.

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  8. Step 8: Select a sentiment phrase from your stamp set and stamp it onto coordinating paper. Position the sentiment whe

    Select a sentiment phrase from your stamp set and stamp it onto coordinating paper. Position the sentiment where you want it to appear on your card design.

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  9. Step 9: Colour the sentiment stamp with alcohol markers to add depth and dimension. Use coordinating colours to enhanc

    Colour the sentiment stamp with alcohol markers to add depth and dimension. Use coordinating colours to enhance the text and make it stand out against the background.

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  10. Step 10: Mount the sentiment topper onto the card front using foam pads to create dimension. Position it centrally over

    Mount the sentiment topper onto the card front using foam pads to create dimension. Position it centrally over the watercolour wash and stamped jar design.

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