One of the quickest ways to get a watercolor backsplash on a card is to add color to a clear block, spritz it with water to get the ink to run together, and then "stamp" the block onto the card. You can use any size or combination of sizes of clear blocks. Some people add ink to the block with ink pads, or Stampin' Spots, or even drops from ink refills, but my favorite is the Stampin' Write markers. Always start with the lightest color to the darkest, and scribble randomly over the block. Then use the Stampin' Spritzer to mist the block being careful not to use too much water. You could also use the Stampin' Blends markers; however, you would want to mist with rubbing alcohol to get the colors to blend.
I used the Dragonfly Garden stamp set to create this card.
- 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", thick Basic White cardstock; score in landscape at 4 1/4"
- If you desire, 5 3/8" X 4 1/8" watercolor paper, shimmery white or glossy white--retired papers (stamp the block on this piece and adhere it to the card front so the colors don't bleed through)
- Scrap basic white cardstock to stamp the dragonfly on
- Dragonfly Punch
- You can watch the video for instructions.
Another great way to get a watercolor splash background is to use a piece of Window Sheet (acetate) to put the color on, mist with water, and then place the cardstock onto the ink splash and pull up. This is called smooshing. Again, if you use Blends, you will need to mist with rubbing alcohol.
This card used the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set, heat embossing, Daisy punches (regular and medium), die cuts using the Sunflower dies, and twine. I cased this idea from Vicki Boucher. I also used the flower center stamp from the retired Daisy Delight stamp set, but you could use a black circle or large black gem too.
- 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Bumblebee cardstock; scored in landscape at 4 1/4"
- 5 3/8" X 4 1/8" Basic Black cardstock
- 5 1/4" X 4" Pearlescent paper (great to use with Shimmer White or Glossy White paper that are retired)
- Scrap Basic Black cardstock
- Scrap Basic White cardstock
- I created a video to share how I made this.
Finally, I shared how to get a watercolor image using stamps on watercolor paper. This card uses the Peaceful Poppies stamp set and Poppy Moments and Painted Labels dies. The background is embossed with the Brick and Mortar folder.
- 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" thick Basic White cardstock
- 5 3/8" X 4 1/8" Basic Black cardstock
- 5 1/4" X 4" Basic White cardstock
- Basic Black "swirly label" cut using Painted Labels dies
- Basic Black "flower centers" (X 3) cut using Poppy Moments dies
- White stitched circle from Stitched Shapes dies (to fit the center of the swirly label)
- Scrap of watercolor paper (to stamp and cut flowers)
- Scrap of Mossy Meadow cardstock (leaves stamped in Mossy Meadow & die cut)
- Sequins
- Watch the video for more instructions.
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