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A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - IMALA LAUNCH SHOW 2 - Join Carley Duff - Broadcast 25th April 24 · 04/25/2024 · watch it from 53:15
Create a stunning celebration card featuring an iconic showgirl design with vibrant watercolour details in greens and blues. This project uses a decorative stamped image with loose watercolour techniques and includes a built-in sentiment panel for your message. The finished card combines bold imagery with artistic colouring to create an eye-catching design perfect for special occasions.
Stamp The Great Show character onto your prepared inky background using Versafine ink. Position the stamp carefully to create your focal point on the card.
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Stamp the decorative panel image from the Eureka 101 stamp set onto the green watercolour background, positioning it centrally or slightly off-centre to allow space for a sentiment.
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Begin painting loose watercolour washes over the stamped character using light, transparent green tones. Work gently to build up colour gradually across the image.
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Add depth to the waistcoat area by painting over it with slightly deeper tones of the same colours. Use a fine brush to build up the shading gradually.
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Add your chosen sentiment or announcement text into the decorative panel on the card using a black pen. Position the text in the blank space on the stamped image.
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Mount your finished stamped and watercoloured design onto a black card mat. Attach the matted piece to your card base to complete the celebration card.
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