Cupcake Girl Journal Page with Watercolour

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Stamp a whimsical cupcake girl character into your journal and add watercolour washes and pen details to create an elegant, colourful illustration. The design features a lady with a cupcake gown and intricate details throughout.

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Step by step

1. Open your A5 journal to a fresh page. ▶ watch 21:00
2. Ink up your cupcake girl stamp with dye-based ink in your chosen colour. ▶ watch 21:15
3. Press the stamp firmly onto the journal page, holding it steady to capture all the fine details. ▶ watch 21:30
4. Lift the stamp away carefully to reveal the complete stamped image. ▶ watch 22:00
5. Begin adding watercolour washes to the stamped image, starting with light layers. ▶ watch 26:00
6. Add pen details such as hair highlights, facial features, and any additional embellishments you wish. ▶ watch 26:30
7. Allow the page to dry completely before moving to the next page or adding further layers. ▶ watch 27:00

Tips from the show

• Look closely at the design details—there are many small elements like cupcake earrings and wings that add character.
• The rag-based paper will hold watercolour beautifully without buckling.
• You can build on every page with different hues of watercolour and handwritten sentiments to create a personal journey.

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