Watercolour Lamination Stamp Card with Splodge Background

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Create a stunning handmade card featuring a layered lamination stamp scene with a custom watercolour splodge background. This project combines vibrant watercolour techniques in blues, oranges, and greens with dimensional stamping to build a beautiful focal image. Add sentiment stamps and decorative elements to complete your eye-catching greeting card.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select your lamination stamp set and identify the different components. These typically include a colour stamp (for the main image), a silhouette stamp (for the solid outline), and an outline stamp (for fine details).

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2. 

   Select your base card colour. Choose your watercolour inks or neon paints - pink and purple work well for this design.

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3. 

   Apply the splodge or splat stamp to your white card base using watercolour inks in purple and blue tones. Press the stamp firmly onto the card to create a textured, abstract background effect.

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4. 

   Rotate the stamp and apply it again in a different position on the white card to extend the blue and purple watercolour background coverage.

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5. 

   Use a wet brush to soften and blend the watercolour around the edges of the splodge, working outwards to create a softer, diffused effect. This creates a focal point with the darker colour in the centre fading to lighter tones at the edges.

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6. 

   Allow the inky background to dry completely before moving on to the next step. You can use a heat tool to speed up the drying process if needed.

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7. 

   Stamp the main scene (such as a sailing boat) on top of the dried watercolour background using the colour stamp. Position the stamp carefully to create your focal point over the splodged background.

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8. Add a sentiment stamp to the top or bottom of your card using black ink. Position the stamp carefully on the white area of the card. Press firmly to ensure a clear impression. ▶ watch 44:45
9. 

   Use a white gel pen to add highlights and details to your stamped image, such as moonlight on the water or stars in the sky.

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10. 

    Add finishing touches to your card using confetti or embellishments. Use your Eureka work station to help position the elements precisely on the card.

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Tips from the show

• Mix and match ink colours to extend the background and create continuous stamping.
• The lamination system allows you to recreate the same splodge effect every time for batch card making.
• You can use the same scene stamps in multiple colour combinations for variety.

More from this show

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• Acrylic Spray Embossed Card with Ink Detailing
• Neon Watercolour Embossing Folder Technique
• Layered Lamination Flower Card with Mixed Watercolours

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