Textured Lantern Card with Coloured Back-Stamp Technique

A project from our live show The Instant Artist - Full Workshop - Broadcast 17TH July 23 · 07/01/2023 · watch it from 1:16:30

Use a clever back-stamping technique to add colour to a detailed stamp without colouring by hand. Stamp the back of the stamp in colour, let it dry, then overlay the front in black to create a halo effect and textured, vintage-looking design.

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Step by step

1. Prepare a white card blank or piece of cardstock. ▶ watch 1:17:00
2. Turn your stamp over so the back (solid portion) is facing down on the acrylic block. ▶ watch 1:17:30
3. Ink up the back of the stamp with your chosen colour (e.g., yellow or orange). ▶ watch 1:18:00
4. Spray the back of the stamp with water. ▶ watch 1:18:15
5. Stamp the back of the stamp onto your card to create a solid, watercolour-effect base. ▶ watch 1:18:30
6. Allow the card to dry completely. ▶ watch 1:19:00
7. Turn the stamp over so the detailed front is facing down on the acrylic block. ▶ watch 1:19:30
8. Ink up the front of the stamp in black ink. ▶ watch 1:20:00
9. Stamp the front of the stamp directly over the dried coloured base, creating a halo effect around the detailed image. ▶ watch 1:20:15
10. Optionally add splatter texture with ink and your fingers around the design for added interest. ▶ watch 1:21:00
11. Add a sentiment stamp or handwritten text to complete the card. ▶ watch 1:22:00

Tips from the show

• This back-stamping technique is perfect for crafters who are nervous about colouring or don't have colouring supplies.
• The coloured base will show as a halo around the detailed stamp, creating a vintage, textured appearance.
• You can add additional colour details with pens or pencils after stamping if desired, but the technique works beautifully on its own.

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