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Watercolour Painted Background with Stamped Florals

A project from our live show Thirsty Brush - Join Emma for some messy craft broadcast 11th Feb · 11/02/2022

Create a vibrant, loose watercolour background by wet-spraying card and dropping in multiple colours, then stamp large floral designs on top. The blended colours create depth and interest whilst the stamped florals provide focal points.

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  1. 1

    Spray your card base with water to dampen it thoroughly.

    ▶ watch this step 12:15
  2. 2

    Pick up watercolour paint on a wet brush and dab it onto the damp card, keeping colours apart initially.

    ▶ watch this step 12:30
  3. 3

    Add a second colour (such as pink) to a different area of the card.

    ▶ watch this step 12:45
  4. 4

    Add a third colour (such as yellow) and spray more water to encourage the colours to blend and move together.

    ▶ watch this step 13:00
  5. 5

    Use a heat tool to dry the background quickly, or allow it to air dry for a softer effect.

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  6. 6

    Stamp the large sunflower and blooms stamp onto the dried background using a dark ink pad.

    ▶ watch this step 13:30
  7. 7

    Colour in selected areas of the stamped image with watercolours if desired.

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  8. 8

    Use a dauber and dark ink pad to add shading around the edges of the stamped design.

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  9. 9

    Mount the finished background onto coloured card to frame it and enhance the colours.

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