Reflection Collection Tomorrow Card with Painted Background

A project from our live show THE BRAND NEW LAUNCH - Join Toni in her UK Studios - Broadcast 23rd July 2026 · 07/23/2026 · watch it from 51:45

Paint a watercolour background and layer the Tomorrow reflection stamp set to create a romantic scene with swans, water reflections and foliage. The built-in reflection in the stamp creates depth without extra work.

You will need

TV - A5 Reflection Stamp - Tomorrow - 140422GSEE IT Wow! Ultimate Embossing Ink Pad - 180726ASEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Prepare your watercolour card stock and use a flat brush to apply blue ink across the card. ▶ watch 52:00
2. Spray the inked card with water and blend the colour from light at the top to darker at the bottom using horizontal brush strokes. ▶ watch 52:30
3. Use a heat tool to dry the painted background completely. ▶ watch 53:00
4. Stamp the swan image in black ink, positioning it in the upper portion of the card where the swans will appear to be in the water. ▶ watch 59:00
5. Stamp the water reflection lines below the swans to create the illusion of water ripples and depth. ▶ watch 59:45
6. Stamp the foliage silhouette in black ink on the left side of the card to frame the swans. ▶ watch 1:01:45
7. Optionally stamp additional foliage in green ink on the right side, moving the stamp slightly to create texture and layering. ▶ watch 1:02:30
8. Use orange ink pad to add colour to the swans' beaks and a hint of colour to the reflection below. ▶ watch 1:04:45
9. Layer white ink pad over the swans to bring them forward and create contrast against the blue background. ▶ watch 1:05:30
10. Apply clear glue in random lines across the water area and sprinkle clear sparkles over it to create shimmer when dry. ▶ watch 1:07:00

Tips from the show

• You can use normal card stock for this technique, but watercolour card stock gives a smoother blend.
• The packet provides a reference image to guide you on stamp placement and layering.
• Use clean water and a clean brush to lift colour out if you make a mistake, creating highlights in the water.

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