Imala Stamp – Bleached Watercolour Technique Card

A project from our live show SBM LATEST PRODUCTS AND INSPRIRATION - Join Toni in the studio broadcast 27th July 24 · 27/07/2024 · watch it from 42:15

Create a sophisticated artistic card featuring a European street scene with a bleached watercolour effect. Using the Escape the Ordinary stamp, you'll layer coloured and black ink with water spray to achieve a soft, fuzzy haze, then add white gel pen highlights for depth and dimension. The result is an elegant card with a contemporary, artistic feel in muted tones on a dramatic black background.

You will need

Imala - A5 Stamp - Escape the Ordinary - 250424ESEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp the Escape the Ordinary image onto a craft card blank using a teal or coloured ink pad. Spray the stamped image lightly and allow the ink to spread slightly on the card surface.

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   Lightly spray the stamped image with water using a spray bottle. This will create a fuzzy, bleached watercolour effect on the stamped design.

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   Allow the card to dry slightly so the paper is damp but not soaking wet. The bleached areas should be visible but the card should not be dripping with water.

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   Re-stamp the same image using black ink, carefully aligning it over the bleached original stamp impression on the kraft cardstock.

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   Allow the stamped and bleached card to dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

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   Use a white gel pen to enhance and highlight the lines of the stamped design, adding detail and definition to the architectural features of the image.

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   Using a white gel pen, add highlights to the stamped image by following the natural lines of the design. Work along the architectural details and building features to create dimension and depth.

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   Using a white gel pen or paint pen, add highlights to small windows and architectural details you wish to emphasise on the street scene image.

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Tips from the show

• Make sure your card stock is completely dry before using the white gel pen.
• The coloured ink creates a haze around the image; choose colours that complement your theme, such as yellow for a night sky effect.
• This technique looks different every time, so do not worry if your result is unique.

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