Lamination Stamp Floral Card with Watercolour Effect

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Create a beautiful floral card with a realistic watercolour effect using a two-part lamination stamp system. This elegant design features blue and yellow flowers with green foliage on a white background, framed with black matting and the sentiment 'Thanks a bunch!'. The technique involves colouring solid stamp portions, spraying with water, stamping, then layering detailed stamps on top to achieve a painted look without actually painting.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a card blank and choose your lamination stamp set from the Delicate Blooms collection. The set includes both solid flower images and matching detail stamps with leaves and sentiments.

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2. 

   Ink up the solid green portion of the stamp using a water-based ink pad, ensuring the entire stamp surface is evenly covered with ink.

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   Spray the inked stamp three times with water to create a watercolour effect. This will help the ink blend and give a softer, more artistic appearance.

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   Press the stamp firmly onto your card with blue floral design. Hold it steady for a moment to allow the card to absorb the ink before lifting the stamp away.

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5. 

   Select the detail stamp that matches your chosen floral design from the Eureka 101 stamp set. This will be used to add definition to your laminated image.

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   Ink up the detail stamp with a complementary or contrasting ink colour. Use blue ink to add fine details to the floral design on your white card.

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   Position the blue floral detail stamp on top of the dried watercolour base and press firmly to stamp the image onto the white card.

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   Add a sentiment stamp in black ink at the bottom of the card if desired. Position the stamp centrally below the floral design.

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   Layer your finished stamped and laminated panel onto a coordinating card base, ensuring it is positioned absolutely straight. This completes your delicate floral card with watercolour effect.

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Tips from the show

• Lamination stamps are forgiving if you have a tremor or are not the most confident stamper.
• You can use any waterbased ink pads in your stash, including Tim Holtz and Katherine Poola brands.
• The visual on the front of the packet shows you where to position the detail stamps.

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