Ombré Roller Skates Card with Splatter Detail

A project from our live show IMALA COLLECTION 25 - Join Carley for her brand new launch on Create and Craft TV show 1 - Broadcast 1st Feb 23 · 01/02/2023 · watch it from 39:15

A fresh and fun card featuring roller skates stamped with ombré colour blending from blue to pink, finished with water splatters and white gel pen highlights. The design captures a playful 1980s aesthetic with a simple yet striking technique.

You will need

Imala - A5 Stamp - Roll with It - 231122HSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Apply blue ink to the bottom portion of the stamp and pink/red to the top, creating an ombré effect on the stamp itself. ▶ watch 39:30
2. Stamp the roller skates onto white cardstock, pressing firmly to transfer the ombré colours. ▶ watch 39:45
3. Spray water over the stamped image to blend and soften the colour transitions, creating a watercolour effect. ▶ watch 40:00
4. Allow the card to dry completely. ▶ watch 40:30
5. Stamp the 'Roll with it' sentiment in black ink onto the card. ▶ watch 40:45
6. Use a white gel pen or acrylic pen to add highlights to the wheels and stopper of the skates. ▶ watch 41:00
7. Add small water splatters around the design by tilting the card slightly to create drips. ▶ watch 41:15
8. Mount the stamped image onto white cardstock, then onto craft card to complete the card. ▶ watch 46:15

Tips from the show

• You don't need to block excess ink; tilting the card slightly creates natural drips that add to the artistic effect.
• Apply white highlights just around the edges of the wheels to bring light to the foreground without overdoing it.
• The ombré technique works best when you apply colour directly to the stamp before stamping, rather than trying to blend on the paper.

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