Learn this technique and make cards perfect for anyone…ladies, gents and kids! It’s really fun to make a watercolor background and I’ll show you how easy it is in the video below.
Measurements & Supplies
Cutting and Scoring Measurements:
Card Base (Bermuda Bay):
• 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (scored at 4 1/4” and folded)
Watercolor Layer (Shimmery White):
• 4 7/8” x 3 5/8”
Interior Layer (Basic White):
• 5 1/4” x 4”
Sentiment Layer (Basic White): scrap
Fish Punch (Basic White): Scrap
*Note: I used Basic White (for the sentiment and fish) and Basic White Thick (for the card base on one card), but you can just use Shimmery White cardstock for everything.
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These gender neutral cards are great for anyone!
Vertical cards watercolor background of Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana & Pear Pizzazz. Additional colors are as follows:
- Bermuda Bay cardstock with Bermuda Bay & Calypso Coral Fish
- Pear Pizzazz cardstock with Mango Melody & Pear Pizzazz Fish
Horizontal card color watercolor background in Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral & Soft Suede. Additional colors are as follows:
- Basic White Thick cardstock base with Soft Suede stamped sentiment, Pear Pizzazz foliage and Bermuda Bay waves
- Crum Cake cardstock base with Soft Suede stamped sentiment, Bermuda Bay stamped fish, Pear Pizzazz foliage and Bermuda Bay waves
Watercolor Tip
Use your stamp blocks as paint palettes!
To create the watercolor background, paint the Shimmery White cardstock with water, then add a stripe or two of your colors. Dilute the colors down with more water to get the look you want!
Adding Interest
Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your cards and the envelopes.
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