Watercolour Witch Card with Lamination Stamps

A project from our live show HSN AUGUST PRODUCT PREVIEW - Join me for my Sneak Peek - Broadcast 8th August 24 · 08/08/2024 · watch it from 25:30

Create a spooky watercolour witch card using innovative two-part lamination stamps. The atmospheric design features a golden-silhouetted witch floating against a smoky purple and grey background, complete with flying bats and a haunted house scene. This project demonstrates the unique technique of building up layers with lamination stamps to achieve a beautiful watercolour effect.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a piece of patterned paper from the Creepy Chronicles pad. Position it on your black card base to create the background for your card.

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2. 

   Ink up the coloured background portion of the witch stamp using oxide ink. Focus on the watercolour wash area of the stamp design.

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3. 

   Spray the inked stamp three times with water to create a watercolour effect.

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4. 

   Stamp the background wash image onto your paper to create a soft, smoky effect behind your scene. The wash creates a lovely atmospheric background for the witch design.

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5. Use a heat gun to dry the stamped image thoroughly. Hold the heat gun over the card until the embossing powder is completely dry. ▶ watch 30:00
6. Ink up the detailed witch stamp with gold embossing ink, ensuring even coverage across the entire stamp surface. ▶ watch 31:00
7. 

   Before stamping, use an antistatic bag to remove excess ink from the stamp. This prevents unwanted specks and ensures a clean impression on your card.

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8. 

   Position the detailed witch stamp carefully over the dried watercolour background, using the packet image as a visual guide. Press down firmly to stamp the black witch silhouette onto the card, ensuring it aligns with the background elements.

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9. 

   Sprinkle gold embossing powder over the wet stamped image on your card. Ensure the powder covers all the inked areas completely.

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10. 

    Heat set the embossing powder with a heat gun, holding it over the gold embossed areas until the powder melts and becomes shiny.

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11. 

    Stamp a sentiment below the witch using black ink to complete your Halloween card.

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Tips from the show

• Make sure the ink at the back is completely dry before applying embossing powder to avoid a messy result.
• You don't have to use both stamp layers together; you can use them separately for different effects.
• If your stamp positioning isn't exactly right, the card will still look beautiful.

More from this show

• Black Cat Card with Coloured Eyes
• Gold Leaf Shaped Card with Painted Details

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