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Clean and Simple Watercolour Wash Card with Floral Stamp

A project from our live show CREATE TOGETHER CLUB - Join Toni for the latest release BEAUTIFUL NOTES - Broadcast 28th March 22 · 28/03/2022

A minimalist card featuring a soft watercolour wash background created with masking tape and ink blending, topped with a stamped floral detail and a simple sentiment. The design uses a bleaching technique with water to create organic splashes and a clean, modern aesthetic.

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33:00in the show
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  1. 1

    Start with a top-folding note card in pink with a black mat layer and white card stock.

    ▶ watch this step 33:30
  2. 2

    Mask off the top portion of the white card using removable tape, leaving approximately the top third exposed.

    ▶ watch this step 33:45
  3. 3

    Apply teal ink to the exposed area using a brush, building up colour gradually for depth.

    ▶ watch this step 34:00
  4. 4

    Layer additional ink colours such as salty ocean and faded jeans over the teal to create a blended, multi-toned effect.

    ▶ watch this step 35:00
  5. 5

    Wet a brush with clean water and apply it to the inked area to create bleached splashes and organic texture.

    ▶ watch this step 36:15
  6. 6

    Blot the wet area with tissue to remove excess water and set the effect.

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  7. 7

    Carefully peel away the masking tape to reveal a clean edge between the coloured wash and the white card.

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  8. 8

    Stamp the large floral design from Beautiful Notes in black ink across the top portion of the card, positioning it to overlap the coloured wash area.

    ▶ watch this step 38:30
  9. 9

    Stamp additional floral detail lower on the card by repositioning the stamp slightly to catch more of the design.

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  10. 10

    Use a fine-liner pen to draw a single or double line around the edge of the card as a decorative frame.

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  11. 11

    Stamp a simple sentiment such as 'Enjoy your day' in black ink to the side of the design.

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  12. 12

    Mount the white card onto the black mat layer, then attach to the pink card base.

    ▶ watch this step 43:30

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