Monochromatic Black and White Watercolour Background Card

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 4 using the first stamp in the collection called ALL MINE - Broadcast 3rd Nov 22 · 03/11/2022 · watch it from 21:00

Create a sophisticated monochromatic background using only black, white and grey tones with watercolour paint. This technique works beautifully for masculine or gents cards.

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Step by step

1. Take a fresh piece of white cardstock and wet an area with clean water using a brush. ▶ watch 21:30
2. Mix a puddle of black watercolour paint. ▶ watch 22:00
3. Drop black paint into the wet area and splat with water to create drips and movement. ▶ watch 22:15
4. Allow the paint to dry naturally. ▶ watch 22:45
5. Mix more black paint and paint lines across the card in a random pattern. ▶ watch 23:00
6. Mix white paint and add splats and lines across the card. ▶ watch 24:30
7. Use a fine-liner pen or marker to add additional pen lines and details across the card. ▶ watch 27:00
8. Add small decorative details such as arrow ends or simple patterns with the pen if desired. ▶ watch 29:00

Tips from the show

• Use only one colour family for a monochromatic look, such as black, white and greys.
• You can use gel pens, fine-liner pens or markers to add detail on top of your watercolour background.
• Be creative and bring in all the components you have in your craft stash to add texture and dimension.

More from this show

• Watercolour Wash Background Card with Coloured Drips
• Stamped Bouquet Card with Watercolour Wash Background
• Monochromatic Stamped Bouquet Card

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