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Stamp It Group Valentines Blog Hop

Rachael · February 2, 2019 · 54 Comments

BEFORE: how to add the color to Watercolor paper

AFTER: the finished project

 

Hi Stampers!

Welcome to Stamp It Group Valentine’s Theme Blog Hop.  We are all using current Stampin’ Up! Products. I’m Rachael Rife from Maryland, USA and you are visiting my blog Rachthestamper.   At the bottom of my post, you will find a list of all the participating blog hoppers so you can move along from blog to blog and see all the fantastic projects. Make sure to leave a comment on each blog with the hashtag #stampitcontest to be entered to win the Notes of Kindness Card Kit!

To create the card above, I added in different colors with a combination of using the Aquapainter and a #4 round tip brush with water and glycerine. I figured if you could use the sponge like we did the other day to add a smoother background, you could also try this technique with a round paintbrush and some glycerine too. I will say it is not exactly as smooth as the sponges but it does give a really nice effect.

I used the same color for the top but in two different dilutions to achieve different hues. If you want a really good idea of how I did it, check out the YouTube video below for other tips and tricks as well.

 

I listed all the supplies below and you can get all of them in my online store by clicking the link or by going here.

CARD RECIPE

Base Layer: Tranquil Tide 10″ by 3 1/2″, score at 5″

Layer: Watercolor Paper 2 3/4″ by 4 14/16″

Inside Layer: Whisper White 2 3/4″ by 4 14/16″ plus a scrap for the outside sentiment

 

Until next time,

Stay Crafty!

XO Rach


 

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COLOR PALATE

Balmy Blue
Coastal Cabana
Soft Suede
Tranquil Tide

Product List

By The Bay Cling Stamp Set

149739

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

148796

Watercolor Paper

122959

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

100730

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

144246

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

101406

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

147105

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

147097

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

147088

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

147090

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

147114

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

147115

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

147113

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

147096

Aqua Painters

103954

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

110755

Stampin' Trimmer

126889

Bone Folder

102300

Clear Block Bundle

118491

 

 

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  1. Christine Shannon says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:03 am

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    Such a cute masculine card❣️ They are so hard😍

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  2. Tiffany Anderson says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Lovely non-traditional colors for a Valentine’s day card.

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  3. Sheila Lane says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:07 am

    What a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. #stampitcontest

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  4. Deborah Buonomo says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Wow, unique, love it, Rach! 💙
    #stampitcontest

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  5. Sherrie Everett says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:19 am

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    Beautiful card!

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  6. Karen Bongartz says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Beautiful card! #stampitcontest

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  7. Lisa Chmiel says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:26 am

    #stampitcontest. Amazing card.

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  8. SHANNON LORENZ HATCH says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Love love love By the Bay set. Beautifully done.

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  9. Bridget Klomp says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:42 am

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    Very unique card, love it.

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  10. Cathy Veverka says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:47 am

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    Love this stamp set and Card Rachael! Thx for sharing the watercolor and glycerin techniques!! <3

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  11. Crystal Wilson says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Stunning card! Fantastic technique and tips!! #stampitcontest

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  12. Mary Beth says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:05 pm

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    Very cool card. Thanks for teaching this technique!

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  13. Kathy Beemer says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    #stampitcontest Looks like place I’d like to visit…..

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  14. Pj Ballew says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:23 pm

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    Thanks for a different take.

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  15. Wilma Knobloch says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Loved your beautiful card! You did an excellent job!! You used a lot of patience in the watercoloring! Really liked the sentiments also. #stampit contest

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  16. karen bull says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:53 pm

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    What a beautiful color palette

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  17. Karen Finkle says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:28 pm

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    Nicely watercolored.

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  18. Alice Houston says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Can’t wait to try this technique. Thanks for the how to… #stampitcontest

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  19. Rose T. says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:41 pm

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    Love this card! Beautifully done.

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  20. Carol Reed Sanquenetti says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    Love your watercolor technique. Lovely card! #stampitcontest

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  21. Arlene Reimer says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:08 pm

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    Love this card.

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  22. Kelly Jones says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    You really did a great job with this. Thanks for adding the video.
    #stampitcontest

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  23. Jan says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    #stampitcontest. Great guy card. Thank you for sharing

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  24. Toni Chapman says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    Rachael what Beautiful card & thanks for sharing your video tutorial of water coloring techniques for By the bay stamp.
    #stampitcontest

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  25. Geann Kollar says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    #stampitcontest What a beautiful card.

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  26. Barbara Corum says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:14 pm

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    pretty

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  27. Susan Tipton says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:25 pm

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    Love the sentiment used for the inside of the card. My Grandson and I say that to each other all the time. What stamp set does that come from?

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  28. Barb Patsch says

    February 2, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    Love this stamp, but haven’t used it yet.
    #stampitcontest

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  29. Marilyn Otte says

    February 2, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Beautiful! Thank you.
    #stampitcontest

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  30. Denise Cain says

    February 2, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    #stampitcontest

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  31. Avanell Randall says

    February 2, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    #stampitcontest

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  32. Beth Mills says

    February 2, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    Beautiful water coloring! Thanks for all of the tips in the video! #stampitcontest

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  33. ANITA FALCONE says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    I love this stamp set. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the card and techniques.
    #stampitcontest

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  34. Andrea Schultz says

    February 2, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    Thanks for a different kind of card and for showing the watercoloring techniques that you used. I appreciate this very much. I had liked this stamp set too but didn’t know what to do with it until now. Why do you use glycerin with this?

    #stampitcontest

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  35. Mary jo says

    February 3, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Great instructions! Thank you.
    #stampitcontest

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  36. Tina says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:03 am

    Beautiful! I love doing stampscapes and this card is great. TFS

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  37. Donna Lefever says

    February 3, 2019 at 7:45 am

    #stampitcontest You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing

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  38. Sandy Berghuis says

    February 3, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Cool card – TFS!
    #stampitcontest

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  39. Debbie says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:50 am

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    Love the artistic quality!!! I just learned a new technique . Thanks

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  40. Rita Turkowski says

    February 3, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    So nice to see such detail and no-hearts for a change.
    #stampitcontest

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  41. Randee S says

    February 3, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Great tips. TFS
    #stampitcontest

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  42. Donna Sicafuse says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:17 pm

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    So very nice as see is one of the new su stamps—makes a cute card.

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  43. Phyllis Sinclair says

    February 3, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    #stampitcontest Love the colors

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  44. Yvonne Ware says

    February 4, 2019 at 12:01 pm

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    This card is gorgeous! Great water coloring!

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  45. DONNA GARVIN says

    February 4, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    Awesome job.
    #stampitcontest

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  46. Dawna says

    February 5, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Nice card! #stampitcontest

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  47. Debbie Riley says

    February 5, 2019 at 2:19 pm

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    Love the card!!

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  48. Mary Burnett says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:54 pm

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    So sweet!

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  49. Tammy Nickel says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:48 am

    Great guy card. Thanks for sharing. #stampitcontest

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  50. Darcy says

    February 10, 2019 at 10:27 am

    #stampitcontest Thanks for the tips.

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  51. Pauline Vaughan says

    February 10, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Very nice card
    #stampitcontest

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  52. Jean Marmo says

    February 11, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    #Stampitcontest. This is just lovely!

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  53. Cristina Jones says

    February 20, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    I already follow you on everything, so not surprised how beautiful you card was. Thank you for this video especially. I can never seem to get the water coloring right! Lol
    #stampitcontest

    Reply
  54. Karen Piermarini says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:56 pm

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    I can see the mist from the rolling waves.

    Reply

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