Underwater Scene Card with Blended Background and Fish

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 25th April 2025 · 25/04/2025 · watch it from 10:00

Create a unique underwater scene card by blending architectural stamps with aquatic elements. Buildings from the 'In Paradise' set are transformed into a submerged cityscape using water and metallic inks in turquoise and blue tones, then layered with a vibrant orange fish from the 'Under the Sea' collection. This creative mixed-theme design combines stamping, ink blending, and layering techniques for a striking birthday card with an imaginative twist.

You will need

Imala Complete Bundle - 240425ASEE IT Imala Complete Bundle - April - 030425ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Apply a light watercolour wash to white card stock using diluted paint and water, blending soft colours across the surface. Allow the background to dry completely before proceeding.

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2. 

   Using your stamp tool with broken china and mermaid lagoon distress oxide inks, stamp the rooftop scene from the 'In Paradise' stamp set onto your blended background panel.

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3. 

   Using a small round brush dipped in clean water, gently blend the edges of the stamped image outward to create a soft, diffused watercolour effect.

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4. 

   Using a water brush, add extra water lines beyond the blended blue area to help the colour seep further into the background, creating a natural transition.

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5. 

   Heat dry the blended blue and green background completely. Using the handle end of a stamp pad, dab metallic ink onto the dried background to create bubble textures throughout the design.

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6. 

   Using a heat tool, dry the blended background thoroughly to set the inks. Hold the heat tool above the card and move it gently across the surface until completely dry.

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7. 

   Stamp the fish from the 'Under the Sea' stamp set onto clean white paper using your Eureka stamping tool. Position the stamp carefully to create a clear impression.

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8. 

   Colour the fish using Hemi paints, starting with lighter tones. Build up the colour gradually, then add depth by applying darker shades to create dimension.

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9. 

   Use a white gel pen to add fine details to the fish, including eyes and highlights on the body.

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10. 

    Attach the coloured fish die-cut to the blended background card using foam pads to add dimension. Position the orange fish centrally on the card front.

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11. 

    Stamp a sentiment such as 'Have a Jellyastic Birthday' in black ink at the top of the card panel.

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12. 

    Attach the sentiment layer to the front of the card to complete your underwater scene card with the orange fish and blended blue background.

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Tips from the show

• You can use alcohol markers over watercolour to add more depth and detail.
• Do not over-saturate the design with water or you will lose the stamped image.
• The Imala stamps work seamlessly together across different chapters, so you can mix and match designs.

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