On the Ocean: Watercolor background THREE ways: dies, stamps, stamps & dies

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I love Pirates…..especially in the Carribbean!

I shared several ways to create this card with simple or more complex watercolor techniques!

The first versions use a clear block stamped onto an ink pad, then spritzed to make the color more fluid.

The second card features a more true watercolor style with ink refill drops onto a Glass Mat, then diluted a bit with water.

I used Blueberry Bushel to start, then added bits of Night of Navy to darken it up a bit.

I finished it with splatters from Night of Navy after it had dried.

For all of the cards, I added watercolor splashes and then die cut the two different ” waves”.

I either layered them, or added in segments to each card.

The above card is a TRUE watercolor card, as I wet the watercolor paper and then added ink, then added more water to move the color around on the paper.

I stamped the Ship in Versafine but wanted it darker, so I re-stamped and die cut then layered another ship.

The second version was done in a dry Watercolor style, the same as above but without wetting the Watercolor paper first.

I also added in a second technique for the background. Have you ever made “sueded paper” before? I really adds something to a card.

Watch the FULL video here!

CARD RECIPE #1

Thick White, Basic Black or Night of Navy Card Base–5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″
Embossed layer – 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Basic White –3″ x 4″, plus 4″ x 5 1/4″ for inside panel when needed
Background Sueded layer– 3 3/4″ x 5″
Various sized scraps for waves

Until next time,

Stay Crafty!

XO Rach 😉