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Watercolour Sunray Background Card with Die-Cut Border

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Create an abstract watercolour background using the Sunray die as a stencil, then layer it onto a card with a die-cut border. The technique produces a soft, artistic effect with the die creating both a stencilled background and a painted focal point.

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  1. 1

    Place a piece of watercolour card on your work surface.

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  2. 2

    Position the Sunray die on top of the watercolour card as a stencil.

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  3. 3

    Mix three shades of blue watercolour paint on your palette.

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  4. 4

    Using a paintbrush, apply the blue watercolours across the die and the card beneath it, creating a two-toned effect.

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  5. 5

    Remove the die carefully and allow the paint to dry slightly.

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  6. 6

    Add splats or additional ink details to the background using a brush for extra texture.

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  7. 7

    Dry the background completely with a heat gun.

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  8. 8

    Glue the painted background onto a piece of black card as a base layer.

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  9. 9

    Die-cut the Sunray border from white card and ink it with a dark ink pad using a brush technique.

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  10. 10

    Adhere the inked die-cut border to the top of the card.

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