Watercolour Bleed Floral Card with Black Outline

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - UK TV Show - Join Toni for her latest goody bag show 1 - Broadcast 1st May 22 · 01/05/2022 · watch it from 47:45

Create a stunning artistic card using a three-layer stamping technique with watercolour bleeding and a bold black outline. The result looks like a hand-painted, abstract floral design with professional depth.

DOWNLOAD THIS GUIDE (PDF)

Step by step

1. Start with white cardstock and select the 'Let your dreams blossom' stamp (outline only). ▶ watch 47:45
2. Position the stamp on one side of your card and hold it in place. ▶ watch 48:00
3. Ink the stamp with pink ink. ▶ watch 48:15
4. Add blue and purple inks to create colour variation on the stamp. ▶ watch 48:30
5. Spray both the stamp and the cardstock with water to create a watercolour bleed effect. ▶ watch 48:45
6. Press the stamp firmly onto the wet cardstock. ▶ watch 49:00
7. Remove the stamp and allow the colour to bleed naturally across the card. ▶ watch 49:15
8. Once partially dry, re-ink the same stamp with fresh pink and blue colours. ▶ watch 49:30
9. Stamp the image again in the same position to intensify the colours and bring the design to life. ▶ watch 49:45
10. Add more colour layers with yellow and additional pink as desired. ▶ watch 50:00
11. For the final layer, ink the stamp with black ink without moving the card or stamp position. ▶ watch 50:15
12. Stamp the black outline to define the design and create contrast with the watercolour bleed. ▶ watch 50:30
13. Stamp a sentiment (such as 'Friends make good times better') in black ink through the artwork for connection. ▶ watch 50:45
14. Mount the finished piece onto a coloured card base to complete the card. ▶ watch 51:00

Tips from the show

• Spray both the stamp and cardstock with water to encourage the colours to bleed naturally and create an authentic watercolour effect.
• You can layer the same stamp multiple times without moving it to build intensity and depth in your design.
• Position sentiments to connect with the artwork rather than floating separately on the card.

More from this show

• Layered Lamination Floral Card with Watercolour Effect
• Textured Wood Grain Background with Stencilled Glitter Paste
• Sentiment Heat Embossed Wreath Card
• Stamped MDF Home Décor Piece

Written up from the show itself. See every guide from our shows · free how-to guides · watch live on My Telly