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 · watch it from 21:45

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.

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Step by step

1. Gather your confetti ink pots and spray water into the lid to activate the paint, creating a mixing station. ▶ watch 21:45
2. Select a small to medium brush and dip the tip into the activated confetti ink. ▶ watch 22:00
3. Press the brush tip onto your card, then drag it back to create a leaf shape, releasing pressure as you lift. ▶ watch 22:15
4. Repeat the leaf-making technique across your card using different confetti ink colours, rotating your artwork as you work. ▶ watch 23:30
5. Allow the water to evaporate between colour changes to see the true metallic finish emerge. ▶ watch 24:00
6. Switch to a smaller brush and add clustered dots of confetti ink in groups of three to fill empty spaces. ▶ watch 25:00
7. Use a white gel pen to add a highlight down the centre of each leaf or outline the leaf edges for extra definition. ▶ watch 32:00
8. Apply small adhesive dots and add white and pink sparkle embellishments to enhance the design. ▶ watch 38:00
9. Mount your finished painted panel onto a metallic card base, scoring gently so it doesn't slide. ▶ watch 40:15
10. Add a sentiment or washi tape strip to complete your card. ▶ watch 41:00

Tips from the show

• If your brush feels too heavy, swap it for a smaller one to maintain better control.
• Work in clusters of three when adding decorative dots for a balanced, professional look.
• You can use your own metallic paints at home if you don't have confetti ink—just add a tiny amount to your brush tip.

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