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Watercolour Ink Bleed Card with Diamond Stamp

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 7th November 2025 · 07/11/2025 · watch it from 45:30

Watercolour Ink Bleed Card with Diamond Stamp - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning watercolour card featuring a large diamond-shaped winter village scene. The design uses a beautiful blue and white colour palette with a soft, atmospheric effect achieved by spraying water over stamped ink to create a dreamy bleed. The finished piece is mounted on white card with an aperture frame to showcase the delicate watercolour technique.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Paper Pad 12 X 12 - 071223AStamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Paper Pad 12 X 12 - 071223ASEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Dotty Framework - 260424BStamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Dotty Framework - 260424BSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink  Pure White - Cotton - 121022MStamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NStamps By Me - Premium Hybrid Ink - Midnight - 121022NSEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place a large diamond-shaped waste-free die into your die-cutting machine with a piece of white watercolour ca

    Place a large diamond-shaped waste-free die into your die-cutting machine with a piece of white watercolour card.

    ▶ watch this step (46:00)
  2. Step 2: Lightly tap the ocean-coloured premium ink pad onto your diamond stamp, using minimal ink to create a subtle e

    Lightly tap the ocean-coloured premium ink pad onto your diamond stamp, using minimal ink to create a subtle effect.

    ▶ watch this step (46:15)
  3. Step 3: Stamp the diamond design centrally onto the watercolour card using black ink. Position the stamp carefully to

    Stamp the diamond design centrally onto the watercolour card using black ink. Position the stamp carefully to ensure it is centred on the card.

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  4. Step 4: Spray the stamped design lightly with water using a water mister, allowing the blue ink to bleed and blend out

    Spray the stamped design lightly with water using a water mister, allowing the blue ink to bleed and blend outward from the stamped areas to create a soft watercolour effect.

    ▶ watch this step (48:45)
  5. Step 5: Use a piece of tissue to gently mop up any puddles of water or ink on the stamped image. This will help speed

    Use a piece of tissue to gently mop up any puddles of water or ink on the stamped image. This will help speed up the drying process.

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  6. Step 6: Heat-set the stamped card with a heat gun to dry the ink completely. Hold the heat gun above the card and move

    Heat-set the stamped card with a heat gun to dry the ink completely. Hold the heat gun above the card and move it gently over the surface until the watercolour ink is fully dry.

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  7. Step 7: Re-stamp the diamond design over the same area using the ocean blue ink to bring back the detail and create a

    Re-stamp the diamond design over the same area using the ocean blue ink to bring back the detail and create a distressed edge effect.

    ▶ watch this step (50:15)
  8. Step 8: Cut an aperture in a second piece of watercolour card the same size as your first card using a diamond-shaped

    Cut an aperture in a second piece of watercolour card the same size as your first card using a diamond-shaped die from the Dotty Framework die set, positioning it to frame your stamped winter scene.

    ▶ watch this step (53:30)
  9. Step 9: Adhere the stamped and sprayed diamond panel onto a cream card blank using adhesive.

    Adhere the stamped and sprayed diamond panel onto a cream card blank using adhesive.

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  10. Step 10: Layer the diamond aperture frame on top of the card using foam pads for dimension. Alternatively, adhere it fl

    Layer the diamond aperture frame on top of the card using foam pads for dimension. Alternatively, adhere it flat if preferred.

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