Artistic Watercolour Hibiscus Card with Stencil Layering and Spray Technique

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for brand new launch - Broadcast 8th November 24 · 11/08/2024 · watch it from 24:00

Create a soft, artistic hibiscus card using the Quattro D stencil system with watercolour paper. Layer six stencils with different ink colours, then spray with water to create a beautiful blended, hand-painted effect with organic colour bleeding.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Hibiscus- 180424BSEE IT Carta - Traditional Watercolour Paper - A5 - WCPA501SEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take two pieces of Carta watercolour paper in A5 size as your base. ▶ watch 29:15
2. Line up stencil number one with the edge of your card stock using the heart registration system in the corner. ▶ watch 30:15
3. Tap Fandango ink onto a spot brush and apply colour through stencil one, working lightly to start. ▶ watch 30:30
4. Flip the second card over to use the textured side of the Carta paper for a different finish. ▶ watch 31:00
5. Apply the same Fandango colour to stencil one on the textured side. ▶ watch 31:15
6. Spray the first card with water using a spray bottle to create colour bleeding and a soft, artistic effect. ▶ watch 32:00
7. Remove stencil one and line up stencil two, applying orange ink with your brush. ▶ watch 32:45
8. Spray the second card lightly with water in selected areas to create controlled colour bleed. ▶ watch 33:00
9. Continue with stencils three through six, layering green, teal, and blue inks in sequence, spraying between some layers for artistic effect. ▶ watch 33:45
10. Dry your completed stencilled and sprayed card with a heat gun before moving to the next stage. ▶ watch 42:00

Tips from the show

• Go light with colour to start with as it is easier to add more than to take away.
• You can stop spraying at any point depending on how much artistic effect you want to achieve.
• The textured side of Carta paper creates a hand-painted appearance when used with stencils and layering techniques.

More from this show

• Complete Quattro D Hibiscus Card with Stamp, Die Cut and 3D Embossing
• White-on-White Embossed Hibiscus Card Using 3D Embossing Folder Alone

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