Monochromatic Stamped Bouquet 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 38:15

Create a sophisticated gents card by stamping a bouquet and adding only black and grey tones with watercolour paint. This monochromatic approach creates an elegant, masculine card.

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Step by step

1. Stamp a second bouquet image onto white cardstock using black ink. ▶ watch 38:15
2. Roughly fussy cut around the bouquet outline. ▶ watch 38:30
3. Paint around the white edges with diluted ochre watercolour to push the edge back. ▶ watch 38:45
4. Add black watercolour to the flower heads to create depth and shading. ▶ watch 38:00
5. Add darker shading to the leaves with black watercolour. ▶ watch 38:30
6. Add shading to the paper bag element by painting darker colour on the left side and dragging it across. ▶ watch 39:00
7. Mount the bouquet onto your monochromatic black and white background card. ▶ watch 39:15
8. Add a sentiment to the card, positioning it along a line or at an angle. ▶ watch 42:30
9. Embellish with sparkly elements or sequins to finish. ▶ watch 44:00

Tips from the show

• For a gents card, stick to black, white and grey tones only.
• Pounce black paint onto the flowers to add depth without being too precise.
• You can position your sentiment at an angle or along a line for a more artistic look.

More from this show

• Watercolour Wash Background Card with Coloured Drips
• Monochromatic Black and White Watercolour Background Card
• Stamped Bouquet Card with Watercolour Wash Background

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