Hello everyone!

I wanted to share with you a bit more details about this card because for some it might seem complicated to make but it’s actually very easy, the watercolor area against the double background is more of an illusion than a tedious process.

This time I managed to make a short video showing parts of the process, including the watercoloring for which I used, once again, my Tombow markers. So, if you’re more of a visual learner you can watch the process

I started by stamping my image on two pieces of cardstock of the same size, one in watercolour paper using black ink and clear embossing powder. The second one, on black cardstock and heat embossed in white, trimmed it and adhered to an A2 card size. For this part, it is helpful to use a stamping platform and to leave your stamp positioned in that place for both pieces of cardstock.

Then I measured a section of the watercolour panel, put masking tape around it and proceeded to colour that section only. Once it was dry, I trimmed about ¼ inch of this panel and adhered it over the black one, matching the ends.

I die cut the “Birthday” sentiment from pink mirror cardstock and layered it under a few other pieces on thick cardstock. Also, I stamped the “Happy” sentiment on black cardstock, used white embossing powder and heat set it. I arranged both messages around my watercolor panel and added a few iridescent crystals for extra sparkle.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and feel free to reach out if you’d like more deets.

See you soon!

XOXO