Pink Christmas Card with Sparkle and Watercolour Details

A project from our live show CATCH UP with the Create Together Club - Inspiration Video 7 for Stamp A NOTE TO SAY - SHOW 31st Oct 21 · 31/10/2021 · watch it from 17:00

A festive Christmas card featuring the typewriter stamp with pink and magnolia tones, embellished with sparkly glitter edges, watercolour effects, and layered cardstock. The design combines hand-painted details with stamped elements for a soft, elegant holiday aesthetic.

You will need

Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Grenadine 050821OSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select two pieces of cardstock from your paper stack—one for the base layer and one with a detailed pattern. ▶ watch 17:15
2. Run a line of glue down the side of one piece of cardstock in a random pattern to prepare for glitter application. ▶ watch 17:45
3. Sprinkle sparkly glitter over the glued edge, covering the entire glued area generously. ▶ watch 18:00
4. Shake off the excess glitter and set this piece aside to allow the glue to dry clear. ▶ watch 18:30
5. Use the pressed flowers die to cut out a decorative element from your cardstock. ▶ watch 19:45
6. Add a light wash of pink ink around the edges of the cut-out element to soften the harsh white and tie the design together. ▶ watch 20:00
7. Stamp the typewriter image onto the patterned cardstock using pink ink, positioning it slightly off-centre. ▶ watch 20:45
8. Stamp additional design elements such as circles, splats, and butterflies onto the same piece using the same pink ink colour. ▶ watch 21:30
9. Use a brush with water to drag the pink ink colour out from the typewriter keys, creating a softer, hand-painted effect. ▶ watch 22:45
10. Add water to the edges of the stamped design to pull the colour outward slightly and soften the appearance. ▶ watch 23:30
11. Flick water onto the entire stamped area with your hand to create organic splodges and push the design back visually. ▶ watch 24:00
12. Remove excess water with a blue roll to leave soft watercolour effects on the cardstock. ▶ watch 24:30
13. Gently turn up the corners of the cardstock and create subtle texture without scrunching it up. ▶ watch 25:30
14. Adhere the glittered cardstock to a white top-folding note card base. ▶ watch 26:00
15. Layer the patterned cardstock with the watercoloured typewriter design on top using foam pads for elevation. ▶ watch 26:30
16. Wrap twine around the card in a random manner to create a decorative banner effect. ▶ watch 27:15

Tips from the show

• The glue used for glitter application dries clear, so bumps and lumps are not a concern.
• You can use watercolours, alcohol markers, or stamping to add colour and detail to your design—be creative in whichever way you choose.
• Using unexpected colours like pink instead of traditional vintage or monochromatic tones can help prevent your crafting from becoming predictable.

More from this show

• Vintage Typewriter Card with Embossed Background

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