And we are back…More Blossoms in Bloom. Today’s card uses the stamp to produce a watercolor. This was another experiment. So onward, Blossoms in Bloom Watercolor. This bundle is available in the 2020-2021 Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog. Get ready to place your order on June 3rd.
Here is my Blossoms in Bloom watercolor card
MEASUREMENTS (Supplies and Links are at the end)
- Thick Whisper White Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Early Espresso Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/2″ for stitched frame layer
- Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
PIECES AND PARTS (use any die-cutting and embossing machine)
CREATE THE BACKGROUND: (Use the Stamparatus for large floral image and Blocks for leaves!)
- Ink the large floral stamp with Stampin’ Markers or daubers. I used Highland Heather, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Balmy Blue.
- Paint watercolor paper with clear water.
- Stamp colored images.
- Use AquaPainter to blurry the edges.
- After the image is dry from first stamping TIP: Best to let dry between layers to prevent muddy colors.
- Add another layer of color. I added Gorgeous Grape over the Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight in the center of each flower.
- Stamp leaves in Granny Apple Green. HINT: Mist stamps with water before stamping. Blurr edges if necessary.
- Paint in a light green background.
- Stamp flower centers 2x in Early Espresso ink. HINT: Rotate center 90° to get a fuller center.
- Die-cut panel using Stitched Rectangle dies.
Create a watercolor background
Select the best area
Stamp sentiment 2x and fussy cut
PREPARE THE SENTIMENT:
- Stamp sentiment in Early Espresso 2 times.
- Cut out each word.
ASSEMBLY
- Layer as shown. TIP: Watercolor paper is heavy. I suggest using liquid glue for layering.
- Use Dimensionals behind the sentiment words.
- Stamp a little flower and fussy cut. Add to card with Mini-Dimensional.
- Grab a Whisper White envelope and add some coordinating DSP to the envelope flap. Make sure you can run your hand across it without ‘flipping up’ any paper.
- Stamp your message on the inside of the card. TIP: When you use Thick Whisper White it is not necessary to have a separate panel for inside message. It is your preference.
You are going to love creating lots of Blossoms in Bloom watercolor backgrounds.
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Stunning card! And your directions are just wonderful. Thank you for sharing with everyone. This is why I love stamping!!!
You are so welcome. I am glad you like the instructions. Sharing is what we are all about here 🙂
Ann, Really like your card! I certainly appreciate your willingness to share your technique. Helps many of us to try something new. I like a challenge and doing new things. Thank you for this challenge by giving us all the directions of how to create a beautiful card with the water color technique. I know each one will be different. How fun! Keep posting.
Thank you, Judy. Your comments warm my heart.
What a gorgeous card! I’ve been wanting to try a watercolor technique for a while but haven’t been brave enough. Your set of directions is just what I need! Thank you for sharing them!
You are braver than you think! It’s only paper. Go for it. Use the directions and then go rogue.
So “artsy”! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Sharon. 🙂
Beautiful. I must try this. Thank you for the inspiration.
You must try this watercolor. It is even more beautiful in person. Thank you for being inspired!
Ann, I LOVE this. What a great show off of the stamp and the watercoloring. Going to give this a try for sure.
Yeah! I am so glad you are going to give this a go.
Stunning results from this process. (Thanks for the detailed instructions!) I always marvel at your artist aesthetic~this is yet another outstanding example.❤️
Thank you for always being so kind. My inspiration comes from everything I see…magazines, billboards, advertisements, nature.. Glad you like the instructions 🙂
Oh, how gorgeous this is! I absolutely love it! ♥
🙂 Thank you for your enthusiasm! 🙂