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Hello and welcome! Today I'm sharing a beautiful project made with the Hero Arts, Sweet as Honey, stamp and die set. This set is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!
I've also used my Karin markers for the first time. There's a lot I took away from using them, and a heck of a lot I still need to learn, but so far, they're really nice to use.
The project: Mini Slimline watercolor
It's no secret, slimline cards are my favorite, and I make a lot! I've made A2 cards for a few years now, so it's still new and fresh to be doing something a little different.
Along with the watercoloring, there is a little twist to this card - I've stenciled glitter paste over the whole panel! This is a subtle technique, but one that adds dimension, sparkle, and a little unexpected fun to your cardmaking.
Instructions
- Stamp out the image onto watercolor card with Hero Arts Intense Black and heat set. This isn't essential, but I like to do this.
- Watercolor the leaves, stalk, and florals with Karin Markers - Almond, abd Blush for the flowers; Olive Green, Olive Black, and Ochre for the leaves; and Black, Sepia, and Praline for the Stalk.
- Trim down to 5.75" x 2.75"m then create the background using Cool Aqua, and Turquiose.
- Whilst the watercolor background is drying, white heat emboss onto black card, two sentiments, "a little something", and "for someone beautiful".
- Once the watercolor is dry, take the Star Branches Stencil and place it right over the watercolored panel.
- Next, use a palette knife, and Hero Arts Glitter Paste through the stencil, onto your panel. Allow to dry.
- This is a very subtle look, but has a bog impact when you see it in person.
- Trim a piece of black card 6" x 3" and mat and layer onto a mini slimline card.
- Use foam pads to pop your finished panel onto the layers.
- Trim the sentiments and add directly to the center of the card.
- To finish, use sequins for another layer of sparkly goodness.
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