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Contemporary Abstract Envelope with Special Delivery Stamp

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for a THURSDAY LAUNCH in the HTCN studio broadcast 18th Nov 21 Show Two · 18/11/2021

Decorate a plain envelope with a modern, abstract watercolour design using the two-part lamination stamp. The design looks like it's been blown with a straw, creating a contemporary, artistic look perfect for coordinating with a matching card.

11steps
36:45in the show
Step 1 of 11

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  1. 1

    Mask off one corner of your envelope using low-tack tape.

    ▶ watch this step 37:00
  2. 2

    Apply purple ink to your blending brush and create a shaded corner on the envelope.

    ▶ watch this step 38:00
  3. 3

    Apply teal and blue inks to your ink pads.

    ▶ watch this step 38:30
  4. 4

    Stamp the solid portion of the abstract design in the bottom corner of the envelope.

    ▶ watch this step 39:00
  5. 5

    Add touches of purple ink to the design for colour variation.

    ▶ watch this step 39:30
  6. 6

    Spray the inked area lightly with water.

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  7. 7

    Stamp the solid portion again to create the bleed and watercolour effect.

    ▶ watch this step 40:15
  8. 8

    Allow the envelope to dry.

    ▶ watch this step 40:45
  9. 9

    Stamp the black outline portion over the coloured design to define the abstract shapes.

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  10. 10

    Optional: add a wiggly line border using a black fine liner to frame the design.

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  11. 11

    Optional: add white sparkle or highlights to enhance the design further.

    ▶ watch this step 42:30

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