Perfectly Paired Watercoloured Character Card

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - IMALA LAUNCH SHOW 2 - Join Carley Duff - Broadcast 25th April 24 · 25/04/2024 · watch it from 48:15

Create a fresh, contemporary card featuring a watercoloured character illustration on a bold black background. Using loose watercolour blending in blues and greens, this design showcases a casual figure in jeans and trainers with hand-lettered text. The simple yet striking composition demonstrates how one stamp can create a complete card with minimal effort.

You will need

Imala - A5 Stamp - Perfectly Paired - 080224HSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp one of the character variations from the Perfectly Paired stamp set onto your pre-made inky background using Versafine ink. Position the stamp carefully to place the character where desired on the background.

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2. 

   Position a sentiment stamp from the Perfectly Paired collection in the centre of your watercoloured panel. Ink the stamp with black ink and press firmly onto the panel to create a clear impression.

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3. 

   Prepare your watercolours in pink, green and blue. Begin painting loosely over the creases and folds of the character's clothing, working on one side at a time to build up colour and depth.

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4. 

   Using a damp brush, pull the watercolour across the stamped image to create light and shadow effects. Build up depth gradually, working in layers without over-saturating the card.

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5. 

   Build up colour on the watercoloured image by adding a slightly deeper tone to create additional depth and dimension. Layer the colours to achieve a more fluid and transparent effect, adding richness to the design.

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6. 

   Once the watercolour is completely dry, mount your finished artwork onto a black card mat and then onto your card base to complete your character card.

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Tips from the show

• You can watercolour on smooth 250 GSM card stock if you don't over-saturate it—just avoid layering too many times to prevent the card from buckling.
• Paint over all the black lines to create hidden depth that you wouldn't get otherwise.

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