9 Stamp the fern leaf around
the fl owers using crushed
olive ink, turning it around
as you go.10 If needed, apply water to
make the colours bleed
more, then let it dry.7 Stamp the fi ve-pointed
fl ower a few times using
mustard seed ink.8 Use the cluster of fi ve
fl owers image again with
scattered straw ink to fi ll
in any gaps.1 Lightly trace the circle onto
the card to help you position
your stamping correctly.5 Stamp a cluster of fi ve
fl owers in a few sections
using dried marigold ink.2 Paint water around the
circle on the card and let
it soak in.6 If the inks aren’t bleeding
enough for your taste,
apply more water before
continuing.3 While it’s still wet, stamp
a fl ower around the circle
in a random fashion using
worn lipstick ink.4 Stamp another fl ower
image in a few areas
using spun sugar ink.- Stamps: Rubber Stamp
Tapestry assorted sets; happy
birthday banner - Card: American Crafts canary
- Paper: Ranger watercolour
- Ink pads: Distress Inks
scattered straw, spun sugar,
crushed olive, dried marigold,
worn lipstick, mustard seed.
walnut stain- Die: 1¾in circle
- K&Company glitter bird sticker
MATERIALS
Stamping images onto wet paper with water-based inks will make
them bleed and create a lovely – and quick – watercolour effect.