Hand-Painted Neon Watercolour Floral

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - NEW AND EXCLUSIVE - Join Toni for her new launch and inspiration - show 3 - broadcast 23rd May 23 · 23/05/2023 · watch it from 38:45

Paint die-cut flowers using bright neon watercolours applied directly to wet watercolour card stock. The technique creates vibrant, naturally blended colour that follows the embossed veins and details, giving a loose, artistic finish perfect for modern designs.

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Step by step

1. Cut flowers and leaves from watercolour card stock using the die from the embossing folder set. ▶ watch 39:00
2. Spray the cut-out flower with water to wet the entire surface. ▶ watch 39:15
3. Drop neon pink watercolour onto the wet flower, allowing it to spread naturally into the recesses. ▶ watch 39:30
4. Add darker pink or complementary colours to create depth and shadow areas. ▶ watch 39:45
5. Drop yellow or other neon colours into the wet areas and allow them to blend naturally. ▶ watch 40:00
6. If you're unhappy with the result, use a tissue to pull back colour and start again. ▶ watch 40:30
7. Allow the piece to dry completely. ▶ watch 41:00
8. Highlight the embossed details with a metallic ink pad, brushing lightly over the raised areas. ▶ watch 41:30
9. Mount the painted flower onto a card base with layered backing papers. ▶ watch 42:00

Tips from the show

• Don't stress about perfect colour placement; let the water do the work and embrace the natural blending.
• Leave some white space on the card to avoid overwhelming the design.
• The neon watercolours are very bright, so use them confidently for maximum impact.

More from this show

• Watercolour Floral Card with Dipped Die Cuts
• Embossed Background Card with Stencilled Overlay
• Dual-Coloured Embossed Card with Ink Pad Technique
• Quick Composition Card with Pre-Cut Embellishments

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