Watercolour Gown Card with Lamination Stamps

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new release - Broadcast 23rd August 24 · 08/23/2024 · watch it from 12:00

Create a stunning watercolour gown card using the innovative two-part lamination stamp system. Stamp the solid portion in vibrant pink and coral tones, spray with water to blend the colours beautifully, then add the detailed outline stamp in black ink for definition. The result is an elegant card with a gorgeous watercolour effect that looks hand-painted.

You will need

A5 Stamp - Lamination - One of a Kind - 240424ESEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT Stamps By Me - White Blank Cards & Envelopes 6 X 8 - 240323FSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Take the solid portion of the lamination gown stamp and ink it with the corner of your ink pad in your first colour. Use the Midnight hybrid ink to apply colour to the dress stamp.

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2. 

   Spot a second colour onto the stamp in different areas to create an ombre effect. Move the stamped card aside to set.

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3. 

   Stamp the inked gown image onto your white card blank, positioning it centrally with space at the top for the head detail. Use the pink ink pad to create the impression.

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4. 

   Spray the stamped image two or three times with water from a spray bottle to blend and bleed the pink and purple colours together.

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5. 

   Allow the watercolour to dry slightly, then open the card to reveal the blended ombre effect on the inside.

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6. 

   Clean the stamp thoroughly with a cloth and dry it completely before using the outline portion. Ensure all the watercolour ink is removed from the stamp surface.

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7. 

   Using the packet visual as a reference, position the brayer over the stamped gown image to align where the detail lines should appear on your card.

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8. 

   Ink the detailed outline stamp in black ink. Carefully position it over the watercoloured gown, aligning it with the earrings and other details, then stamp to add the fine details.

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9. 

   Stamp the outline of the gown firmly over the watercoloured image to complete the lamination effect. Ensure the stamp is aligned with the coloured areas beneath.

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10. 

    Add a sentiment strip to the bottom of your card. Use the blending tool to add any final decorative details, such as colour to the ears of the figure.

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Tips from the show

• Don't position the solid stamp too high or you'll lose the detail at the top of the design.
• Use the packet visual as a guide to align the detailed outline stamp correctly.
• You can use different ink pad colours for the outline instead of black for creative variation.

More from this show

• Embossed Tile Background with Watercolour Wash
• Sparkly Gown Card with Cut-Out Dress Layer
• No-Line Watercolour Flower Demonstration

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