Using Water Painters to Create Fun Backgrounds

7/27/2020

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.

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

[151298]

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set

[153301]

$16.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147169]

$3.75

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[141402]

$3.75

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[115662]

$3.75

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

[152718]

$9.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

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

[151298]

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cute Fruit Photopolymer Stamp Set

[153301]

$16.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147169]

$3.75

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[115662]

$3.75

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$8.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131164]

$3.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$30.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$8.75

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.

Product List

Water Painters

[151298]

$12.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131164]

$3.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147163]

$3.75

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131156]

$3.75

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Nothing's Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152507]

$22.00

Love You More Than Dies

[152698]

$30.00

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.