Watercolour and Embossed Layered Design Card

A project from our live show CATCH UP on the Clash of the Stash - Watch the Crafty COLLABORATION between Toni and Sharon Curtis 30th Sept 21 · 30/09/2021 · watch it from 4:15

A contemporary card featuring layered panels with watercolour wash backgrounds and embossed texture details. The design combines soft, muted colours with clean lines and delicate floral and foliage embellishments for a sophisticated, textured look.

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Step by step

1. Insert a piece of white card into an embossing folder and run it through your machine to create a textured pattern down one side. ▶ watch 4:15
2. Leave the embossed panel white and set it aside. ▶ watch 5:30
3. On a second white panel, apply distress ink in crushed olive onto your mat with a little water to create a watercolour effect. ▶ watch 5:45
4. Pick up the green colour on a wet brush and apply it to the card panel. ▶ watch 6:00
5. If the colour appears too dark, spritz with water and lift some colour back off using tissue to create a muted, textured background. ▶ watch 6:15
6. Dry the watercoloured panel. ▶ watch 6:45
7. Glue both the embossed and watercoloured panels side by side onto your card base using everyday glue. ▶ watch 8:00
8. Tear a strip of vellum and glue it down one side of the card to add texture, hiding the glue underneath. ▶ watch 9:00
9. Add colour to a backing panel using distress inks in rose and chocolatey tones to coordinate with your design. ▶ watch 10:30
10. Glue the white coloured panel on top of the backing panel. ▶ watch 12:00
11. Use small adhesive pads to elevate and attach pre-cut foliage and flower elements to the card. ▶ watch 13:00
12. Watercolour the foliage pieces with distress ink in blue and green, leaving some white showing through. ▶ watch 14:00
13. Position the coloured foliage on the card, tucking elements behind other layers. ▶ watch 15:15
14. Add a white flower in the centre and embellish with a twine bow or gem in the flower centre. ▶ watch 16:15
15. Attach a washi tape sentiment to complete the card. ▶ watch 17:00

Tips from the show

• When using distress inks for watercolour effects, you can lift colour back off with tissue whilst the panel is still wet to achieve a more muted appearance.
• Hide vellum glue by placing it underneath the vellum strip so it is not visible on the finished card.
• There are no rules with design challenges—use what you have in your stash rather than trying to match specific products exactly.

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