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Lamination Watercolour Signature Square Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for brand new launch - Broadcast 25th October 24 · 25/10/2024 · watch it from 12:00

Lamination Watercolour Signature Square Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning signature square card featuring beautiful floral lamination stamps with a vibrant multicoloured watercolour effect background and elegant gold embossed details. This project showcases the innovative two-part lamination system to achieve a hand-painted look with crisp, defined outlines. The finished card combines soft watercolour washes in pink, yellow and blue tones with delicate botanical imagery for a sophisticated handmade greeting.

You will need

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut down a pink card blank to create a panel. Cut white card panels to layer beneath the pink panel for a mat

    Cut down a pink card blank to create a panel. Cut white card panels to layer beneath the pink panel for a mat and layer design.

    ▶ watch this step (13:15)
  2. Step 2: Stamp the solid portion of your first lamination stamp onto the white panel using the colour ink pads. Apply p

    Stamp the solid portion of your first lamination stamp onto the white panel using the colour ink pads. Apply pink, orange and teal inks to different areas of the floral design to create a watercolour effect.

    ▶ watch this step (17:00)
  3. Step 3: Spray the stamped panel with water several times to activate and blend the inks. Allow the card to absorb the

    Spray the stamped panel with water several times to activate and blend the inks. Allow the card to absorb the colour and watch the watercolour effect develop.

    ▶ watch this step (20:00)
  4. Step 4: Use a heat tool to completely dry the watercoloured panel before moving on to the next step. Ensure all the in

    Use a heat tool to completely dry the watercoloured panel before moving on to the next step. Ensure all the ink is fully dry to prevent smudging.

    ▶ watch this step (21:00)
  5. Step 5: Using a sticky ink pad with gold embossing ink, stamp the detailed portion of the lamination stamp over the dr

    Using a sticky ink pad with gold embossing ink, stamp the detailed portion of the lamination stamp over the dried watercolour background to add fine line detail on top of the watercolour flowers.

    ▶ watch this step (26:00)
  6. Step 6: Apply gold embossing powder to the stamped floral areas. Tap off any excess powder back into the container.

    Apply gold embossing powder to the stamped floral areas. Tap off any excess powder back into the container.

    ▶ watch this step (28:00)
  7. Step 7: Heat set the embossing powder using a heat gun to create a raised, shiny finish on the stamped sentiment. Hold

    Heat set the embossing powder using a heat gun to create a raised, shiny finish on the stamped sentiment. Hold the heat gun a few inches away and move it gently over the embossed area until the powder melts and becomes glossy.

    ▶ watch this step (33:00)
  8. Step 8: Layer the decorated white panel onto the pink mat, then attach both layers to the white card base using adhesi

    Layer the decorated white panel onto the pink mat, then attach both layers to the white card base using adhesive.

    ▶ watch this step (36:00)
  9. Step 9: Stamp your chosen sentiment from the stamp set onto a white banner strip using black ink. Position the sentime

    Stamp your chosen sentiment from the stamp set onto a white banner strip using black ink. Position the sentiment centrally on the banner.

    ▶ watch this step (37:00)
  10. Step 10: Trim the sentiment banner with decorative scissors to create a fishtail or banner tail effect at one end.

    Trim the sentiment banner with decorative scissors to create a fishtail or banner tail effect at one end.

    ▶ watch this step (38:00)
  11. Step 11: Adhere the sentiment banner across the front of the card, positioning it over the floral design. Use adhesive

    Adhere the sentiment banner across the front of the card, positioning it over the floral design. Use adhesive to secure it in place.

    ▶ watch this step (41:00)

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