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 · watch it from 36:45

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.

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Step by step

1. Mask off one corner of your envelope using low-tack tape. ▶ watch 37:00
2. Apply purple ink to your blending brush and create a shaded corner on the envelope. ▶ watch 38:00
3. Apply teal and blue inks to your ink pads. ▶ watch 38:30
4. Stamp the solid portion of the abstract design in the bottom corner of the envelope. ▶ watch 39:00
5. Add touches of purple ink to the design for colour variation. ▶ watch 39:30
6. Spray the inked area lightly with water. ▶ watch 40:00
7. Stamp the solid portion again to create the bleed and watercolour effect. ▶ watch 40:15
8. Allow the envelope to dry. ▶ watch 40:45
9. Stamp the black outline portion over the coloured design to define the abstract shapes. ▶ watch 41:00
10. Optional: add a wiggly line border using a black fine liner to frame the design. ▶ watch 42:00
11. Optional: add white sparkle or highlights to enhance the design further. ▶ watch 42:30

Tips from the show

• Create a matching card inside the envelope using the same colour scheme and design elements.
• There are no rules with lamination—be creative and playful with colour placement.
• You can continue design elements from the envelope onto the card inside for a coordinated look.

More from this show

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• Colourful Tulip Card with Hooray Stamp

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