Watercolour Poppy Floral Card with Ink Bleed Effect

A project from our live show HSN ITEM 839554 - Stamps by Me Captured Elegance Poppy 15-piece Stamp and Die Kit · 17/08/2023 · watch it from 1:45

Create a stunning watercolour-effect card featuring poppy blooms without needing to paint. The technique uses multi-coloured ink stamping combined with water spray to produce beautiful colour bleeds and artistic results that look professionally painted.

You will need

839554 - HSN - Captured Elegance Poppy CollectionSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Gather a piece of watercolour cardstock and position it on your work surface, securing it with magnets or tape. ▶ watch 1:45
2. Select three or more ink pads in complementary colours such as green, coral, and pink. ▶ watch 2:00
3. Ink up the centre of the poppy stamp with your first colour, then spot additional colours around the flower design in random areas. ▶ watch 2:30
4. Add a third colour such as teal or green near the base of the flower, and layer in more pink to brighten the design. ▶ watch 3:00
5. Spray the inked stamp lightly with water from a spray bottle to activate the ink. ▶ watch 3:45
6. Press the stamp firmly onto the watercolour cardstock, holding it in place for a few seconds to allow the ink to transfer. ▶ watch 4:00
7. Lift the stamp carefully to reveal the stamped image. ▶ watch 4:15
8. Spray additional water directly onto the stamped image in small areas to create extended colour bleeds and soften the edges. ▶ watch 5:15
9. Use a heat tool to dry the card completely, allowing the watercolour effect to set. ▶ watch 5:45
10. Re-ink the stamp with black ink and carefully stamp over the dried watercolour image to add detail and definition. ▶ watch 7:00
11. Add decorative splats by mixing coloured inks with water on a palette, then flicking a paintbrush over the card to create artistic accents. ▶ watch 8:30
12. Once completely dry, mount the finished artwork onto a contrasting card base such as black or white cardstock. ▶ watch 10:30

Tips from the show

• The stamps are forgiving in design and do not require precise placement, making them ideal for creating an artistic look.
• You can get a second generation stamp from the same inked stamp by stamping onto spare cardstock before cleaning.
• The height at which you hold your brush determines splat size—hold it higher for larger splats and lower for smaller ones.

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