Watercolour Painted Pressed Flower Card

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - NEW AND EXCLUSIVE - Join Toni for her new launch and inspiration - show 1 - broadcast 22nd May 23 · 22/05/2023 · watch it from 30:45

Paint the embossed flower elements with watercolour inks to create a soft, detailed floral card. The 3D embossing captures the ink in the recesses, creating natural shading and depth without requiring advanced painting skills.

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Step by step

1. Run watercolour card stock through the embossing folder with the die taped inside. ▶ watch 30:45
2. Pop out the embossed flower and foliage elements from the card. ▶ watch 31:00
3. Spray the embossed elements lightly with water to dampen the surface. ▶ watch 31:15
4. Pick up watercolour ink on a brush and apply it directly to the embossed flowers, allowing the ink to settle into the recessed detail. ▶ watch 31:30
5. Apply additional colours such as orange and green to build up the floral design. ▶ watch 32:00
6. Allow the ink to dry slightly, then use a damp cloth to lift colour back out if needed for highlights. ▶ watch 32:30
7. Once dry, swipe metallic ink pads over the raised areas of the embossed elements to add a gold or silver halo effect. ▶ watch 33:00
8. Arrange the painted elements on your card base and adhere them in your desired composition. ▶ watch 33:30

Tips from the show

• The 3D embossing detail naturally guides the watercolour into the recesses, creating shading without requiring advanced painting technique.
• You can re-emboss the folder over your painted card to push the detail even further if you feel the colour has obscured the dimension.
• Experiment with different colour combinations and don't be afraid to lift colour back out with a damp cloth for a softer effect.

More from this show

• Pressed Flower Embossed Card with Die-Cut Elements
• Inked Embossing Folder Background with Metallic Accents

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