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Hand-Painted Confetti Ink Leaf Background Card

A project from our live show HTCN LIVE LAUNCH - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration broadcast 11th March · 11/03/2022

Create a vibrant freehand painted card using confetti ink in multiple colours to build a leaf and floral background. The metallic paints deliver rich, creamy coverage on black or white card, creating a stunning multi-coloured effect with added white gel pen highlights and sparkle embellishments.

10steps
21:45in the show
Step 1 of 10

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  1. 1

    Gather your confetti ink pots and spray water into the lid to activate the paint, creating a mixing station.

    ▶ watch this step 21:45
  2. 2

    Select a small to medium brush and dip the tip into the activated confetti ink.

    ▶ watch this step 22:00
  3. 3

    Press the brush tip onto your card, then drag it back to create a leaf shape, releasing pressure as you lift.

    ▶ watch this step 22:15
  4. 4

    Repeat the leaf-making technique across your card using different confetti ink colours, rotating your artwork as you work.

    ▶ watch this step 23:30
  5. 5

    Allow the water to evaporate between colour changes to see the true metallic finish emerge.

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  6. 6

    Switch to a smaller brush and add clustered dots of confetti ink in groups of three to fill empty spaces.

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  7. 7

    Use a white gel pen to add a highlight down the centre of each leaf or outline the leaf edges for extra definition.

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  8. 8

    Apply small adhesive dots and add white and pink sparkle embellishments to enhance the design.

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  9. 9

    Mount your finished painted panel onto a metallic card base, scoring gently so it doesn't slide.

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  10. 10

    Add a sentiment or washi tape strip to complete your card.

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