Mixed Media Ombre Watercolour Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT BIRTHDAY EVENT - Join Toni for her PICK OF THE WEEK launch - show 2 - Broadcast 17th April 23 · 17/04/2023 · watch it from 30:45

A vibrant mixed media card using watercolour inks applied to an acrylic block to create an ombre effect. The technique produces a soft, blended background perfect for layering stamped elements on top.

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Step by step

1. Apply pink and orange ink directly onto an acrylic block. ▶ watch 30:45
2. Spray the inked block lightly with water to create a puddle effect. ▶ watch 31:00
3. Press your card stock onto the inked block to transfer the ombre effect. ▶ watch 31:15
4. Repeat the process with purple and teal inks to create additional colour layers. ▶ watch 31:30
5. Stamp the 'Hello Sunshine' sentiment from the A5 stamp set onto the dried background in black ink. ▶ watch 32:00
6. Adhere foam pads to the back of the stamped element and attach to the card base. ▶ watch 32:15

Tips from the show

• This technique works beautifully for 'just because' cards that don't need a specific occasion.
• Allow the background to dry completely before stamping on top to avoid smudging.

More from this show

• Daffodil Stamped Card with Halo Effect
• Stencilled Daffodil Card with Layered Paper
• Pigment Ink Blended Stencil Card

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