Dry Brushed Peony Card with Confetti Inks

A project from our live show QUATTRO-D FREE WORKSHOP - Join Toni for some YOU TIME - as well as exploring the wonderful world of Q-D - Broadcast 24th August 22 · 24/08/2022 · watch it from 37:30

Emma creates a textured card using the dry brush technique with confetti inks over a clear embossed peony. The mica-based inks create a waxy, metallic finish that looks like hand-painted watercolour but with permanent, non-smudging results.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Peonies - 100622ASEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Bluebell - 180822ASEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Grape - 180822ESEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Tangerine - 180822KSEE IT Stamps By Me Confetti Ink - Lagoon - 180822LSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Die-cut your black card stock using the peony die. ▶ watch 37:45
2. Stamp the peony image with clear embossing ink and heat-set with clear embossing powder. ▶ watch 38:00
3. Dip your brush into confetti ink and remove most of the moisture by wiping on a paper towel until nearly dry. ▶ watch 38:30
4. Gently brush the dry confetti ink across the embossed design using light, sweeping strokes with minimal pressure. ▶ watch 39:00
5. Wash your brush and repeat with a second confetti ink colour, layering it over the first for added depth. ▶ watch 39:30
6. Add a third colour if desired, building up the shading gradually to create a soft, blended effect. ▶ watch 40:00
7. Allow the inks to dry completely; once set, they will not rub off and the sparkle will remain permanent. ▶ watch 40:30

Tips from the show

• Use a very light touch with minimal pressure on your brush for the best dry brush effect.
• The confetti inks are mica-based and thicker than standard watercolours, so they work beautifully on black card.
• Once dry, these inks are permanent and won't smudge, unlike traditional watercolours.

More from this show

• Layered Peony Card with Quattro-D and Confetti Inks
• Magnolia Card with Stencilled Layers and Gold Embossing
• Embossed Magnolia with Stencil Halo Detail
• Stamped and Coloured Peony with Embossing Folder Texture

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