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Lamination Watercolour Whale Card

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Join us for the latest show - Broadcast 7 p.m. (UK) 13th July 2026 · 13/07/2026 · watch it from 20:15

Lamination Watercolour Whale Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning watercolour-effect whale card using the innovative lamination technique. This elegant design features a beautiful blue whale with soft watercolour tones, enhanced with fine stamped details to bring depth and dimension to the image. The technique combines two coordinating stamps to achieve a professional artistic finish on a black card base.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place your white multimedia paper on your craft mat. Select three distress oxide ink colours that will react w

    Place your white multimedia paper on your craft mat. Select three distress oxide ink colours that will react with water to create a watercolour effect.

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  2. Step 2: Stamp the whale image three times onto white cardstock using different complementary colours of distress oxide

    Stamp the whale image three times onto white cardstock using different complementary colours of distress oxide ink. Use the less detailed whale stamp and apply each colour separately to create variation.

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  3. Step 3: Spritz water onto the stamped whale images using a water spray bottle. Allow the water to react with the ink f

    Spritz water onto the stamped whale images using a water spray bottle. Allow the water to react with the ink for a few seconds to create a watercolour effect.

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  4. Step 4: Press your paper firmly onto the stamping platform to transfer the watercolour effect from the stamp. Lift the

    Press your paper firmly onto the stamping platform to transfer the watercolour effect from the stamp. Lift the paper away carefully to reveal the image, then heat dry if desired.

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  5. Step 5: Stamp the detailed whale stamp in black ink over the dried watercolour whale to add fine detail and definition

    Stamp the detailed whale stamp in black ink over the dried watercolour whale to add fine detail and definition.

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  6. Step 6: Stamp the wave stamps onto the black card using black ink. Re-ink the stamps and stamp again onto scrap paper

    Stamp the wave stamps onto the black card using black ink. Re-ink the stamps and stamp again onto scrap paper to create lighter, second generation impressions of the waves.

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  7. Step 7: Ink specific areas of your wave stamp to add spray effects and texture. Apply the ink to selected parts of the

    Ink specific areas of your wave stamp to add spray effects and texture. Apply the ink to selected parts of the stamp rather than covering the entire surface, then stamp onto your card to create detailed wave patterns.

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  8. Step 8: Mount your finished watercolour whale image onto a black card base. Add the sentiment stamp 'Wishing you OCEAN

    Mount your finished watercolour whale image onto a black card base. Add the sentiment stamp 'Wishing you OCEANS of happiness' to the top right corner to complete your card.

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