Clean and Simple Sketchy Church Stamp Card with Watercolour Wash

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 7th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 1 · 07/02/2023 · watch it from 30:30

Create a minimalist card using sketchy church or cabin stamp designs with a simple watercolour wash. The forgiving sketchy lines mean imperfect colouring adds to the charm rather than detracting from it.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a sketchy church or cabin design onto watercolour cardstock using teal or coloured ink. ▶ watch 30:45
2. Dampen the area around the stamped image with a wet brush. ▶ watch 31:00
3. Apply watercolour ink in coordinating colours, allowing it to blend and flow around the stamped design. ▶ watch 31:30
4. Allow the watercolour to dry completely. ▶ watch 32:00
5. Add a coordinating sentiment stamp such as 'Hope' or 'Opportunity' in black ink. ▶ watch 32:30
6. Mount the finished piece onto a card base if desired, or leave as a frameable artwork. ▶ watch 33:00

Tips from the show

• The sketchy line work is forgiving, so imperfect watercolour application adds to the artistic charm.
• You can stamp multiple versions in different colours to create coordinating notecards and envelopes.
• These designs work beautifully as standalone frameable pieces.

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