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Watercolour Lamination Stamp Card with Sentiment Banner

A project from our live show Stamping Techniques - Lamination Stamp - Sketched Design - Skeleton Stamping - 22ND Dec 21 · 22/12/2021

Create a stunning watercolour-effect card using a two-part lamination stamp system. The design features a sketched floral element stamped in multiple colours that blend together when sprayed with water, creating a realistic artistic finish with a sentiment banner accent.

12steps
0:30in the show
Step 1 of 12

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  1. 1

    Stamp the outline portion of the lamination stamp onto the right-hand side of your card using coloured ink pads rather than black or grey.

    ▶ watch this step 1:15
  2. 2

    Apply green ink to the solid green parts of the design, then add a red or pink colour to the flower details.

    ▶ watch this step 1:45
  3. 3

    Enhance the design by stamping again with a darker colour on the flower to add more depth and detail.

    ▶ watch this step 2:15
  4. 4

    Remove the outline stamp and line up the solid portion of the lamination stamp over your first stamped image, referring to the packaging guide if needed.

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  5. 5

    Colour the solid stamp portion using a light colour on the flower and different shades of green elsewhere, adding touches of purple to enhance the flower.

    ▶ watch this step 3:15
  6. 6

    Spray the entire stamped design with water to allow the colours to bleed and blend together, creating a realistic watercolour finish.

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  7. 7

    Stamp a sentiment phrase onto a separate piece of card using black ink.

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  8. 8

    Cut the sentiment into a banner or tab shape using scissors.

    ▶ watch this step 5:15
  9. 9

    Cut a foam pad in half and attach it to the back of the sentiment banner to add dimension to your card.

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  10. 10

    Mount the watercolour stamped element onto white card stock, then attach this to a coloured card base.

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  11. 11

    Position the sentiment banner down the side of the card, ensuring it is as straight as possible.

    ▶ watch this step 6:30
  12. 12

    Add sparkle to the design using a sparkle pen to catch the light and enhance the overall effect.

    ▶ watch this step 6:45

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