Watercolour Painted Hibiscus Embellishment Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - NEW AND EXCLUSIVE - Join Toni for her new launch and inspiration - show 2 - broadcast 22nd May 23 · 05/22/2023 · watch it from 50:45

Paint individual hibiscus embellishments using watercolour paints and brushes to create a soft, naturally shaded floral card. The 3D embossing allows watercolour to settle into the grooves, creating beautiful light and shade effects without additional effort.

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Step by step

1. Cut out a single hibiscus embellishment from white cardstock using the Dainty Hibiscus embossing folder and die. ▶ watch 51:00
2. Wet the entire embellishment with clean water using a watercolour brush. ▶ watch 51:15
3. Drop watercolour paint (such as blue) onto the wet embellishment and allow it to flow naturally into the grooves and recesses. ▶ watch 51:30
4. Leave white spaces and a halo in the centre of the flower to create light and shade naturally. ▶ watch 51:45
5. Allow the first layer of colour to dry completely. ▶ watch 52:00
6. Add a second colour (such as purple or fuchsia) to deepen the shading and add dimension. ▶ watch 52:15
7. If harsh lines form between colours, soften them by pulling water across the line to blend. ▶ watch 52:30
8. Once dry, mount the painted embellishment onto your card base with adhesive. ▶ watch 52:45

Tips from the show

• Don't colour the entire embellishment flat; leave areas of white to create natural light and shade that complements the 3D texture.
• The raised elements of the HD 3D embossing folder will guide the watercolour paint into the grooves, making it easier to achieve professional shading without extra effort.

More from this show

• Hibiscus Embossed Background with Watercolour and Ink Pad Technique
• Black Ink and Gold Gilding Wax Embossed Hibiscus Card
• Stencil Background with Single Embellishment Card
• Dipped Embellishment Watercolour Technique

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