Masked Watercolour Trumpet Player Card

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - Join Carley for her latest IMALA products and INSPIRATION - Broadcast 14th Mar 23 · 14/03/2023 · watch it from 27:30

Learn how to use a paper mask (or 'patsy') to create a silhouette effect with watercolour inking. This technique allows you to add a soft, coloured halo around your stamped image before adding crisp black detail on top.

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Step by step

1. Create a mask by stamping the trumpet player image onto cardstock and cutting around it carefully. ▶ watch 28:00
2. Place the mask onto your card base and secure it in position. ▶ watch 28:15
3. Apply ink to a brush and use it through the mask to create a soft, coloured background around where the image will be. ▶ watch 28:30
4. Remove the mask and allow the ink to dry completely. ▶ watch 29:00
5. Stamp the trumpet player image in black ink directly over the masked area, ensuring it aligns perfectly. ▶ watch 29:15
6. Add colour to the stamped image using watercolour techniques or alcohol markers. ▶ watch 30:00
7. Create a quirky hand-drawn frame around the card edge using a pen. ▶ watch 31:00
8. Mat the card onto coloured cardstock layers and attach to a card base. ▶ watch 31:30

Tips from the show

• Make sure the ink is completely dry before stamping over the masked area to avoid smudging.
• You can use acetate for masks if you want a wipeable, reusable surface.
• The mask technique works with any stamp, so experiment with different images.

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