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Abstract Watercolour Floral Card with Ink Lines

A project from our live show FRIDAY LAUNCH - Join Toni LIVE for her latest products and demo's - Broadcast 25th March 22 · 25/03/2022

Create a striking abstract card using watercolour techniques and floral die cuts. This project transforms pretty stamped flowers into an artistic composition with coloured ink washes, water splashes, and bold black pen lines for a modern, unconventional look.

12steps
5:30in the show
Step 1 of 12

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  1. 1

    Stamp the large bouquet, flower head and foliage elements onto watercolour card using smokey grey ink.

    ▶ watch this step 12:15
  2. 2

    Die cut all the stamped images using the coordinating dies from the set.

    ▶ watch this step 17:30
  3. 3

    Using a brush, swipe coloured inks (blue, brown, orange, yellow, green, pink) across the watercolour card in random lines and patches.

    ▶ watch this step 21:30
  4. 4

    Splash clean water across the inked card to create a watercolour effect and let the colours blend and bubble.

    ▶ watch this step 23:30
  5. 5

    Colour the centres of the die-cut flowers with watercolour pencils or inks, leaving the outer petals white (glazing technique).

    ▶ watch this step 24:15
  6. 6

    Add a second layer of more intense colour to the flower centres by dropping concentrated ink with less water.

    ▶ watch this step 29:30
  7. 7

    Dry all pieces with a heat gun.

    ▶ watch this step 31:45
  8. 8

    Using a fine liner pen, draw bold black lines across the entire card composition in different directions.

    ▶ watch this step 34:00
  9. 9

    Edge the card with a black ink pad, varying the pressure to create thicker and thinner areas around all sides.

    ▶ watch this step 36:00
  10. 10

    Glue the main watercolour background piece onto a black card base.

    ▶ watch this step 38:15
  11. 11

    Layer the die-cut flowers onto the background using foam pads, positioning them to align with the pen lines.

    ▶ watch this step 42:00
  12. 12

    Add a sentiment from the collage collection and embellish with gems or sequins if desired.

    ▶ watch this step 45:00

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