Lamination Watercolour Iris Card

A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 28th August 23 · 28/08/2023 · watch it from 25:00

Create a stunning iris flower card using the lamination two-part stamp technique with purple and fuchsia tones. The layered approach produces a beautifully painted effect that looks like professional watercolour work.

You will need

830274 - HSN - Stamps By Me Lamination Stamp KitSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut a piece of white card stock and place it on your craft mat. ▶ watch 26:15
2. Select the solid portion of the iris lamination stamp. ▶ watch 26:30
3. Ink the top portion of the stamp (the flower head) with pink, then add purple and yellow in selected areas for depth and variation. ▶ watch 27:15
4. Ink the bottom portion of the stamp (the stem and leaves) with green, adding darker green in some areas to create texture. ▶ watch 27:45
5. Spray the entire inked stamp lightly with water. ▶ watch 28:45
6. Press the stamp firmly onto the card and hold it in place to allow the ink to transfer. ▶ watch 29:00
7. Lift the stamp carefully to reveal the watercolour wash background. ▶ watch 29:15
8. Dry the card with a heat gun to prepare it for the outline stamp. ▶ watch 29:30
9. Clean the stamp and select the outline portion of the iris design. ▶ watch 30:00
10. Ink the outline stamp in black and carefully position it over your dried background. ▶ watch 30:15
11. Stamp the outline firmly onto the card to add definition and detail to your iris. ▶ watch 30:30

Tips from the show

• Use multiple colours on the same stamp to create depth and interest in your watercolour effect.
• The natural bleed of colour means imperfect alignment still looks professional and artistic.
• You can stamp the outline in grey instead of black for a pencil-sketch appearance, or use gold embossing powder for added sparkle.

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