Lamination Gown Card with Floral Frame

A project from our live show The Instant Artist - Full Workshop - Broadcast 17TH July 23 · 07/01/2023 · watch it from 22:00

Use the two-part lamination stamp technique to create a beautifully layered lady in a flowing gown. Spray and stamp the solid portion for a watercolour dress, then overlay the outline stamp for definition and add floral elements around the design.

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Step by step

1. Prepare two pieces of white cardstock or A2 card blanks. ▶ watch 23:30
2. Spot teal ink onto the solid portion of the lamination gown stamp, creating lighter and darker tones. ▶ watch 24:00
3. Spray the stamp with water two or three times, depending on how much bleed you want. ▶ watch 24:30
4. Press the wet stamp onto your first piece of cardstock, holding it in place to allow the ink to transfer and bleed. ▶ watch 25:00
5. Repeat the process with pink and orange inks on a second piece of cardstock for variety. ▶ watch 25:45
6. Allow both cards to dry completely. ▶ watch 26:30
7. Stamp the outline portion of the gown in black ink over the dried watercolour base, lining up the bodice with the coloured area. ▶ watch 30:00
8. Stamp floral elements around the gown to create a frame or bouquet effect, leaving some white space for balance. ▶ watch 31:00
9. Add a sentiment stamp such as 'Life is made of small moments like this' in black ink. ▶ watch 34:00
10. Optionally add a distressed hat stamp in teal or another colour to complement the gown. ▶ watch 34:15
11. Edge the card with a blending brush and ink to create a soft halo and ground the design. ▶ watch 37:00
12. Mount the finished design onto a white card blank, adding optional sparkle or sequins for embellishment. ▶ watch 44:30

Tips from the show

• Lamination stamps are very forgiving; slight misalignment between the watercolour and outline layers still looks beautiful and handmade.
• If you don't have a stamping press, use an acrylic block but accept that you get one shot to line it up.
• You can use the outline stamp alone on black card with white or embossing ink for a completely different look.

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