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3 Faux Watercoloring Techniques with Rubber Stamps

5/19/2022

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3 great faux watercolor techniques with the Wildflower Path stamp set from Stampin' Up! Includes cutting dimensions and a video tutorial.
When I was little, I always wanted to be an artist. I never had the patience to learn how to draw or paint though. That is why I love rubber stamping! It makes it so easy to create something beautiful and artistic without having to be able to draw or paint!

Today, I have three faux watercoloring techniques to share with you. These techniques are all easy and create beautiful results quickly! 

You can do these faux watercolor techniques with any bold image stamp. I chose the new Wildflower Path stamp set from Stampin' Up!® These cards are done in the same color scheme of Old Olive, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight.

I shared how to do these easy faux watercolor techniques in my YouTube live this week. If you missed it, check out the replay to see how easy these cards are to make. 

You'll find more information and the supply list below.

​So, on y go! Let's get stamping.

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Easy Watercoloring with Happiness Abounds Stamps

5/5/2022

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See how to use the Perfectly Penciled patterned paper and Happiness Abounds stamp set from Stampin' Up! to create beautiful watercolored images.
Are you scared of watercoloring? Does it look like it's too difficult and only for "real" artists? With the right tools, watercoloring is much easier than it seems, especially with rubber stamps!

I used the new Happiness Abounds stamp set and the Perfectly Penciled patterned paper from Stampin' Up!® to create some easy watercolored cards. 

If you want to see exactly how I did the watercoloring, be sure to watch the replay of the YouTube live that I did. I show you step by step how I colored the flowers for both of these handmade cards. 

These new stamps and patterned paper are from the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. If you don't have one yet, be sure to pop over to my catalog page and request one. It's so gorgeous and filled with fabulous ideas!

I've got cutting dimensions and supply lists for you below, so, on y go! Let's get stamping.

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Rubber Stamping Technique: Faux Watercolor

5/14/2021

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I love watercoloring and watercolor techniques! The new Watercolor Shapes stamp set is perfect for doing a little faux watercoloring. By using a Stampin' Spritzer to mist a little water onto an inked stamp, you can kick these watercolor images up a notch to get some fabulous watercolor looks! Check out the video on how to do it and then see all the dimensions and supply lists below. On y go! Let's get stamping.
Faux watercoloring rubber stamping technique that is perfect for quick card designs like these using the Quiet Meadow bundle and Watercolor Shapes stamp set from Stampin' Up! Layered on the Hand-Penned patterned paper for a sweet handmade card to say thank you.

Basic cutting dimensions for these watercolor cards

The basic layout is the same for all of these cards. The only dimensions that change are for the stamped layer. I've included those dimensions next to each card sample. 
  • Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Textured layer: 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Basic Black: 4" x 3 3/4"
  • Hand-Penned patterned paper: 3 3/4" x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White for sentiment: 1/2" x 2"

a Rainbow of Wild Flowers

Here, I stacked five rectangles in five different colors to create a rainbow background for my wild flowers from the Quiet Meadow stamp set.

The stamped image is a piece of 2 1/4" x 3 3/4" Basic White cardstock mounted on a piece of 2 7/16" x 3 15/16" Basic Black cardstock.

I tied a piece of Blushing Bride Bakers twine around the front of this card from the Snail Mail Baker's Twine Combo Pack.
Quick and easy rubber stamping technique: faux watercolor. Samples shown using the Quiet Meadow and Watercolor shapes stamp sets from Stampin' Up! The patterned paper is the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.
Card idea using a faux watercoloring technique with the Watercolor Shapes and Quiet Meadow stamp sets from Stampin' Up! Card design also features the Hand-penned patterned paper.

Sunset Card idea

I think this background looks a little like a sunset or a sunrise. What do you think? 

The Basic White cardstock is 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" layered on a piece of Basic Black cardstock which is 2 5/16" x 3 11/16".

​I tied a piece of the new Pale Papaya and white ribbon around this card. 

Highland Heather Card Design

For this card, I didn't use any water, This is what the stamps will look like when inked and applied directly to the paper. They are designed to have a watercolor look already.

The stamped layer on this card design is 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" layered on a piece of Basic Black cardstock which is 2 11/16" x 3 11/16".

I used a piece of black Baker's Twine from the new Baker's Twine Essentials pack.
Sweet handmade card idea using the Watercolor Shapes and Quiet Meadow stamp sets with the Hand-Penned patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

Want to make these cards?

If you need anything to create these cards, simply click the button below to see the complete supply list. Then, uncheck the items you don't need and click "Add to Cart." Be sure to use this month's Host Code on the next screen under the pink "Checkout" button to earn Frequent Shopper Points towards FREE stamps. 
Supply List for these Watercolor Card Ideas
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Fun Watercolor Background Technique: Smooshing

8/3/2020

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I have another watercolor technique to share with you today - smooshing! It's as fun as the name. In this short video, I shared how I did this technique. Don't worry - it's less messy than it looks! So, on y go! Let's get stamping.
BONUS: Click to check out my other blog post with an additional sample that I made with one of the backgrounds created in the video. 
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For each of these cards, I created the background on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and used Granny Apple Green and Pacific Point re-inkers. 

My first sample uses the Forever Fern stamp set and dies. After stamping the leaves in Shaded Spruce and Night of Navy ink, I sent over them with a Water Painter to pull the color through the whole leaf. The Granny Apple Green card base is embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.
My second sample uses the Rooted in Nature stamp set. I added a few branches at the top with Night of Navy ink. I stamped the greeting with Pacific Point ink and cut it into three pieces. I mounted the pieces to the front with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals. The Pacific Point card front is embossed with the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder.
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For the last card, I stamped the stripes from the Pattern Play stamp set with Shaded Spruce ink. I attached a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet to a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock. I cut the letters using the Playful Alphabet and then adhered the negative image to my card front. The smooshed backgound is mounted on Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green cardstocks. 
Product List
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
[149612]
$9.00
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147163]
$3.75
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[111840]
$3.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$8.75
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[111350]
$8.75
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146981]
$8.75
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad
[147088]
$7.50
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$7.50
Water Painters
Water Painters
[151298]
$12.00
Forever Fern Bundle (English)
Forever Fern Bundle (English)
[154094]
$54.00
Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)
Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152559]
$24.00
Forever Flourishing Dies
Forever Flourishing Dies
[152714]
$36.00
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
[152718]
$9.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Pattern Play Bundle
Pattern Play Bundle
[154087]
$45.00
Pattern Play Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Pattern Play Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[152523]
$16.00
Playful Alphabet Dies
Playful Alphabet Dies
[152706]
$34.00
Foam Adhesive Sheets
Foam Adhesive Sheets
[152815]
$8.00
Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set
Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set
[148217]
$42.00
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
[147098]
$7.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.00
Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder
Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder
[149643]
$10.00
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Using Water Painters to Create Fun Backgrounds

7/27/2020

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Have you tried the new Water Painters from Stampin' Up!? These replace the Aqua Painters that we used to carry, are $5 cheaper, include 3 brushes instead of two, and have a wide tip brush. What's not to love?!? You can watch the video below that shows them in more detail and then check out the samples I made with some fun and easy water-colored backgrounds. On y go! Let's get stamping.
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For my first sample, I made a wavy background using Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, and Melon Mambo inks. Then I added some fruit from the Cute Fruit stamp set, some texture on the background with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder, and a few self-adhesive sequins. (Have I mentioned how much I love those things? Probably a dozen or so times!)
Product List
Water Painters
Water Painters
[151298]
$12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set
Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set
[153301]
$16.00
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147169]
$3.75
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[141402]
$3.75
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147052]
$7.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[141416]
$8.75
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[115662]
$3.75
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$7.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$8.75
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$7.50
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$7.50
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
[147104]
$7.50
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
[152718]
$9.00
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
[151690]
$32.00
Artistry Blooms Sequins
Artistry Blooms Sequins
[152477]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
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My second sample also uses the Cute Fruit stamp set. I created stripes using the Water Painters and Petal Pink, Melon Mambo, and Coastal Cabana ink. I stamped slices of grapefruit in the background and used the stamps to create what I hope look like slices of grapefruit. The ribbon is Whisper White crinkled Seam binding that I colored with the light Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blend.
Product List
Water Painters
Water Painters
[151298]
$12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set
Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set
[153301]
$16.00
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147169]
$3.75
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[115662]
$3.75
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$7.50
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$8.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[131164]
$3.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131297]
$8.75
Stitched Shapes Dies
Stitched Shapes Dies
[152323]
$30.00
Layering Circles Dies
Layering Circles Dies
[151770]
$35.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
[151326]
$7.50
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144600]
$9.00
Paper Snips
Paper Snips
[103579]
$10.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$8.75
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
[147108]
$7.50
My third sample uses the Nothing's Better Than stamp set and coordinating dies. I stamped the cocktails with Jet Black Stazon ink. Then, I stamped the insides with Coastal Cabana on one end and Granny Apple Green on the other. I filled the umbrella with Bermuda Bay and the lime with Granny Apple Green. To add a little shine, I used Shimmery Crystal Effects over the drinks. The greeting is made using the Playful Alphabet dies. I mounted the Granny Apple Green cardstock on a piece of the Foam Adhesive Sheets before cutting the letters.
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Product List
Water Painters
Water Painters
[151298]
$12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[131164]
$3.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131297]
$8.75
Foam Adhesive Sheets
Foam Adhesive Sheets
[152815]
$8.00
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147163]
$3.75
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$7.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$8.75
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[131156]
$3.75
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
[147096]
$7.50
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
[101406]
$10.00
Playful Alphabet Dies
Playful Alphabet Dies
[152706]
$34.00
Nothing's Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Nothing's Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[152507]
$22.00
Love You More Than Dies
Love You More Than Dies
[152698]
$30.00
Nothing's Better Than Bundle
Nothing's Better Than Bundle
[154061]
$46.75
For my last sample, I created a fun plaid background using Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, and Melon Mambo ink. I added a greeting from the Country Home stamp set and a sunflower and leaves from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set. I colored the images with Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, and Soft Suede Stampin' Blends. 
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Product List
Water Painters
Water Painters
[151298]
$12.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147678]
$21.00
Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)
Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)
[154065]
$51.25
Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)
Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152517]
$24.00
Sunflowers Dies
Sunflowers Dies
[152704]
$33.00
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
[151690]
$32.00
Linen Thread
Linen Thread
[104199]
$5.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[105117]
$8.75
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[105229]
$3.75
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[147086]
$7.50
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[147162]
$3.75
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146989]
$8.75
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154888]
$9.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
[115662]
$3.75
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144597]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144603]
$9.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144601]
$9.00
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147273]
$9.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$8.75
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115318]
$8.75
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119686]
$8.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
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