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Watercoloured Pear Card with Embossing and Stamping

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - We are celebrating 3 million VIEWS! - Broadcast 13th June 2025 · 13/06/2025 · watch it from 49:45

Watercoloured Pear Card with Embossing and Stamping - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning greeting card featuring beautifully watercoloured pears with embossed texture and fine stamped details. The pears are hand-painted in soft yellows, oranges and greens with delicate shading to add depth and dimension. This elegant design is mounted on kraft-coloured card stock, combining watercolour blending techniques with embossing and stamping for a professional finish.

You will need

Stamps & Embossing Folders - Apples & Pears - 191224AStamps & Embossing Folders - Apples & Pears - 191224ASEE IT Stamps By Me - Craft Blank Cards & Envelopes 5 X 7 - 110425CStamps By Me - Craft Blank Cards & Envelopes 5 X 7 - 110425CSEE IT 943382 TV - 100268 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Standard Paintbrush Set - 061121A943382 TV - 100268 - HTCN - Stamps By Me Standard Paintbrush Set - 061121ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place your watercolour card into the pear embossing folder. Run the folder through your die-cutting machine to

    Place your watercolour card into the pear embossing folder. Run the folder through your die-cutting machine to create a raised pear design on the card.

    ▶ watch this step (53:30)
  2. Step 2: Using a clean watercolour brush, wet the entire embossed pear area with clean water. Ensure the water covers a

    Using a clean watercolour brush, wet the entire embossed pear area with clean water. Ensure the water covers all the raised embossed details of the pear and leaves.

    ▶ watch this step (54:45)
  3. Step 3: Drop watercolour paint onto the wet embossed pear image in multiple colours including pink, orange and yellow.

    Drop watercolour paint onto the wet embossed pear image in multiple colours including pink, orange and yellow. Allow the water to blend the colours naturally on the card.

    ▶ watch this step (57:45)
  4. Step 4: Using a clean, damp brush, soften any harsh colour lines by blending the edges of the watercolour on your pear

    Using a clean, damp brush, soften any harsh colour lines by blending the edges of the watercolour on your pear design. Work gently to create smooth transitions between colours.

    ▶ watch this step (58:30)
  5. Step 5: Using a wet paintbrush, add water to the edge of the pear shape. Paint the pear with yellow, orange and pink w

    Using a wet paintbrush, add water to the edge of the pear shape. Paint the pear with yellow, orange and pink watercolours, blending the colours together whilst wet.

    ▶ watch this step (59:00)
  6. Step 6: Using a damp brush with diluted grey ink, add shadow definition around the exterior edges of the pears and lea

    Using a damp brush with diluted grey ink, add shadow definition around the exterior edges of the pears and leaves to create depth.

    ▶ watch this step (1:05:00)
  7. Step 7: Stamp the pear design over the watercoloured area using black ink to add fine detail and definition to the ima

    Stamp the pear design over the watercoloured area using black ink to add fine detail and definition to the image.

    ▶ watch this step (1:14:45)
  8. Step 8: If detail has been lost from watercolouring, place the stamped card back into the embossing folder and run thr

    If detail has been lost from watercolouring, place the stamped card back into the embossing folder and run through the die-cutting machine again to restore the raised texture.

    ▶ watch this step (1:17:00)
  9. Step 9: Mount the finished painted and stamped card panel onto a craft-coloured card blank using double-sided tape. Po

    Mount the finished painted and stamped card panel onto a craft-coloured card blank using double-sided tape. Position the panel centrally on the card base.

    ▶ watch this step (1:20:00)
  10. Step 10: Cut a strip from the painted card at an angle using a guillotine to create a diagonal design element for your

    Cut a strip from the painted card at an angle using a guillotine to create a diagonal design element for your card.

    ▶ watch this step (1:20:30)
  11. Step 11: Add a sentiment from the stamp set to the bottom of the card. Use washi tape to mask off the area if desired f

    Add a sentiment from the stamp set to the bottom of the card. Use washi tape to mask off the area if desired for precise placement.

    ▶ watch this step (1:20:45)

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