Watercolour Cabin Slimline Card

A project from our live show The Instant Artist - Full Workshop - Broadcast 17TH July 23 · 01/07/2023 · watch it from 3:30

Create a festive cabin scene using the spray and stamp technique to achieve a realistic watercolour effect without picking up a brush. The cabin bleeds beautifully into layered green tones, then a black outline adds definition and depth.

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Step by step

1. Prepare a piece of white cardstock or use a pre-cut Slimline card blank. ▶ watch 4:00
2. Spot multiple shades of green ink onto the cabin stamp using an acrylic block, varying the tones to create texture. ▶ watch 5:30
3. Spray the white cardstock twice with water using a spray bottle. ▶ watch 7:45
4. Stamp the wet cabin stamp into the sprayed card, pressing firmly to allow the ink to bleed and create a watercolour effect. ▶ watch 8:00
5. Set the card aside to dry completely. ▶ watch 9:00
6. Stamp a sentiment from the set onto a separate piece of card using teal ink. ▶ watch 9:15
7. Edge the sentiment piece with a black ink pad to create a subtle shadow effect. ▶ watch 11:30
8. Stamp the cabin outline in black ink directly over the dried watercolour cabin to add detail and definition. ▶ watch 12:00
9. Mount the sentiment and cabin elements onto your Slimline card, adding optional sparkle to the trees for a festive finish. ▶ watch 12:30

Tips from the show

• If you don't have a Slimline card, you can work directly onto white cardstock and trim to size later.
• Spray the card rather than the stamp for better watercolour bleed and realism.
• The outline stamp doesn't need to be perfectly aligned; slight misalignment still looks professional and adds to the handmade charm.

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