Sweethearts Couple Card with Coloured Background

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - IMALA LAUNCH SHOW - Join Carley Duff - Broadcast 27th May 24 · 27/05/2024 · watch it from 32:00

Create a charming romantic card featuring sweethearts from a vintage-style stamp collection. This project combines clear stamping with delicate hand-painted watercolour backgrounds in soft pinks and florals. The finished card showcases beautiful layering techniques and personalised sentiment stamping for a heartfelt handmade greeting.

You will need

Imala - A5 Stamp - Sweethearts -250424LSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp the male character from the Sweethearts stamp set onto white card stock using black ink.

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2. 

   Stamp the female character from the Sweethearts stamp set onto your card, positioning her next to or slightly overlapping the male character you've already stamped.

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3. 

   Colour the male character using markers, adding detail to the hair, beard and facial features. Build up the tones gradually for a realistic effect.

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4. 

   Colour the female character using markers, adding dimension to her dress and hair with different shades.

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5. Ink an acrylic block with purple dye ink to create a background. Apply the ink evenly across the surface of the block. ▶ watch 33:30
6. 

   Stamp a sentiment such as 'Treat yourself with kindness' onto the inked acrylic block using black ink.

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7. 

   Spray water over the inked background to create a watercolour effect. The water will blend and soften the pink ink, creating a gentle watercolour wash.

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8. 

   Press the white card stock firmly onto the wet inked block to transfer the coloured background pattern onto the card.

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9. 

   Allow the stamped background to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

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10. 

    Mount the stamped and coloured couple image onto the watercoloured background using a tape runner or glue. Position it centrally on the card front to complete your design.

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Tips from the show

• The male and female characters can work together or stand alone, giving you flexibility in your design.
• You can change the hair colour and style by adding dots or lines to create different effects like a shaved or high-cut style.
• Overlay stamping the characters without masking creates a unique, slightly different look than traditional stamping.

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