Clean and Simple White Highlight Card

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - CHAPTER 2 - Join Toni for Inspiration show 1 using the first stamp in the collection called ALL MINE - Broadcast 31st Oct 22 · 31/10/2022 · watch it from 39:30

A minimalist card featuring a black stamped bouquet figure with subtle white paint highlights and gel pen details. This clean and simple approach is perfect for crafters who prefer less texture and colour, using only white paint and a gel pen to add dimension to the stamped image.

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Step by step

1. Stamp the bouquet image onto craft cardstock using black ink. ▶ watch 39:30
2. Load a brush with white paint and add highlights to the legs and larger spaces of the figure. ▶ watch 41:30
3. Allow the white paint to dry back almost to nothing, creating a subtle highlight effect. ▶ watch 42:00
4. Add small touches of white paint to some of the flowers for additional dimension. ▶ watch 42:45
5. Use a white gel pen to add fine details and highlights in areas where the brush cannot reach. ▶ watch 43:30
6. Add white gel pen spots to the dress to create pattern and detail. ▶ watch 44:00
7. Add white gel pen details to the petticoat underneath the figure. ▶ watch 44:15
8. Apply clear sparkle or glitter to the flower bag as a subtle highlight. ▶ watch 44:45
9. Adhere a washi tape sentiment to the card. ▶ watch 45:15
10. Mount the finished panel onto black cardstock to make the white details pop. ▶ watch 45:45

Tips from the show

• White paint dries back to almost nothing, so apply it with confidence to create subtle highlights.
• If you have harsh lines you dislike, use a damp brush to drag the paint out and soften them.
• Use sparkle or glitter sparingly as a highlight rather than covering the entire design, as too much can confuse the eye.

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