Clean and Simple Watercolour Wash Card with Stamped Image

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - Join Toni for her latest CTC show 6 - Broadcast 20th June 22 · 20/06/2022 · watch it from 34:45

Create a minimalist card featuring a soft watercolour wash on one side and a stamped image of a woman with flowing hair. This clean design uses positionable cotton twine and a simple washi tape sentiment to keep the focus on the delicate colour gradient.

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Step by step

1. Take a piece of white card stock and prepare an acrylic block with water and a small amount of teal ink. ▶ watch 34:45
2. Using a brush, paint watercolour-style lines down one side of the card stock, creating a soft wash effect. ▶ watch 35:00
3. Add abandoned coral to the wet area and blend the colours together for a subtle gradient. ▶ watch 35:30
4. Allow the card to dry completely. ▶ watch 36:30
5. Stamp the woman with flowing hair image onto white card stock using black waterproof ink. ▶ watch 37:30
6. Carefully cut out the stamped image, keeping the hair intact. ▶ watch 39:15
7. Adhere positionable cotton twine to the back of the card base, positioning it as a textured element behind where the image will sit. ▶ watch 40:00
8. Glue the cut-out image on top of the twine, allowing the hair to extend naturally. ▶ watch 40:30
9. Add a small washi tape sentiment to complete the clean and simple design. ▶ watch 41:15

Tips from the show

• You don't have to use washi tape sentiments—use a stamp from your set or any sentiment from your stash.
• Keep sentiments tiny and simple to maintain the clean aesthetic of the card.

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