Watercolour Flower Card with Acrylic Block Background

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 13th Jan 2025 · 13/01/2025 · watch it from 8:15

Create a vibrant greeting card featuring layered watercolour-effect flowers in coral, pink and green tones. The design showcases dimensional floral elements stamped and built up with coordinating images, set against a blended ink background in sunset hues of orange, pink and blue. Use an acrylic block technique to create the graduated background, then add your stamped flowers and a sentiment for a stunning handmade card.

You will need

Stamps By Me - 12X12 Paper Collection Berry Fresh - 070623HSEE IT Stamps By Me Luxury Pen - 080125ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Gather your white card and select the four A6 stamps from the Wow Blooms set, numbered one through four. Arrange the stamps on your work surface ready for use.

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2. 

   Ink up stamp number one with orange and pink ink, aligning the heart positioning marker on the stamp with your card.

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3. 

   Spray the inked stamp three times with water to create a watercolour effect, then press firmly onto the white card to transfer the ink.

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4. Clean the stamp and ink up the second stamp with a different colour combination. Line up the heart marker on the stamp with the existing heart on your card to position it correctly. ▶ watch 10:15
5. 

   Spray the stamped flowers with water using a spray bottle. Press stamp number two onto the wet card to add the next layer of detail and texture.

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6. 

   Using predominantly green ink, stamp the third floral image onto the card, aligning the heart marker with the previous stamped images to ensure proper placement.

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7. 

   Use stamp number four to add fine detail to the flower centres and leaves. Apply yellow ink to stamp the centres of the flowers and green ink for subtle definition on the leaves.

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8. 

   Carefully tear away the excess card around the stamped floral design to create a rough, organic edge. Remove any unwanted pieces to tidy up the edges of your stamped panel.

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9. 

   Place the stamped card into the die-cutting machine with the coordinating die and run through to cut out the flower design.

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10. 

    Ink up an acrylic block with orange, pink, purple and teal inks, blending the colours together on the block surface.

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11. 

    Spray the inked acrylic block generously with water until saturated. Press the block upside down onto a pale pink card blank to transfer the watercolour background.

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12. 

    Hold the acrylic block in place for a moment to allow the ink to transfer, then carefully lift it straight up to reveal the blended watercolour background. Set the card aside to dry completely before continuing.

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13. 

    Adhere the die-cut flower elements to the watercolour background card using glue. Arrange the floral pieces to create a pleasing bouquet composition on the lower portion of the card.

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14. 

    Add your chosen sentiment to the card using adhesive foam pads to position it between or below the flower arrangement. The foam pads will add dimension to your sentiment.

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Tips from the show

• If you stamp one card, make at least two or three whilst you have all your inks and stamps out.
• You can use the same colour for multiple stamps or change colours with each layer for variety.
• For a grayscale version, use a dark grey ink pad and press lighter as you move down the acrylic block for a misty effect.

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