Lamination Stamp Card with Watercolour Effect

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Create an artistic card using the lamination stamp system with two-part stamping. Ink the solid colour portion with watercolours, spray with water, then add fine detail with a second stamp for a painted effect.

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Step by step

1. Prepare a craft-coloured card blank as your base. ▶ watch 19:30
2. Select the solid black lamination stamp and position it on your card. ▶ watch 20:30
3. Ink up the stamp using multiple dye-based ink colours (white, orange, pink) by tapping the stamp onto the ink pads. ▶ watch 20:45
4. Spray the inked stamp lightly with water to create a watercolour effect. ▶ watch 21:15
5. Stamp the colour portion onto your card, pressing down firmly. ▶ watch 21:30
6. Allow the card to dry completely. ▶ watch 22:00
7. Clean your stamp and ink up the detailed outline stamp using black ink. ▶ watch 22:15
8. Line up the detail stamp carefully with the coloured portion, using the visible colour as a guide. ▶ watch 23:45
9. Stamp the detail portion onto the card to complete the layered effect. ▶ watch 24:15
10. Add a sentiment stamp underneath the design if desired, leaving plenty of white space. ▶ watch 25:00

Tips from the show

• If you over-spray with water, don't panic—the watercolour effect is fluid and forgiving; you can always add more detail on top.
• Start with light ink application and build up the colour gradually for better control.
• You don't need to line up the stamps perfectly; slight imperfections add to the artistic, hand-painted look.

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