Tomorrow Reflection Swans Card with Foliage and White Ink Details

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A serene card featuring swans in a moonlit water scene, created by layering black stamps on a dark watercolour background and then bringing the swans forward with white ink. The foliage elements frame the scene, creating depth and atmosphere.

You will need

TV - A5 Reflection Stamp - Tomorrow - 140422GSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Prepare your watercolour background as described in the Aurora Borealis project, using dark blues and purples. ▶ watch 50:45
2. Once the background is dry, stamp the swan focal image in black ink in the centre of your card. ▶ watch 51:00
3. Stamp the reflection element from the set in black ink below the swans to show water ripples. ▶ watch 51:30
4. Stamp the foliage elements along the top edge of the card in black ink. ▶ watch 52:30
5. Stamp foliage along the bottom and sides, positioning it to frame the swans and create depth. ▶ watch 53:15
6. Mix white watercolour or acrylic paint with water to create a workable consistency. ▶ watch 54:00
7. Using a small brush, paint white over the swans to bring them forward and prevent them getting lost in the dark background. ▶ watch 56:00
8. Add white paint to the ripple lines in the water to create texture and reflection. ▶ watch 57:00
9. Add a white halo around the moon to make it glow. ▶ watch 58:00
10. Once the white paint dries, optionally add white gel pen highlights to the foliage and moon for extra sparkle. ▶ watch 59:00

Tips from the show

• Stamp everything in black first, then use white to pull the focal elements forward.
• White ink looks harsh when wet but softens as it dries.
• Use white gel pens for precise highlights and accents on top of dried white paint.

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