Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

I think the Pretty Peonies Background set from Simon Says Stamp has to be my favourite from the latest release and so having used it in a bright, loose style with white embossing previously, today I wanted to give it a go for some no-line watercolouring with my favourite muted colour palette. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

NO LINE WATERCOLOURED FLORAL BACKGROUND

Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

The delicate blooms of the Pretty Peonies Background set are perfect for no-line colouring with the petals and leaves being large enough to get some detail into them but not so large to be intimidating. I stamped the image on Arches Cold Pressed watercolour card with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

I put on a TV program to watch as I wiled away watercolouring with Daniel Smith paints. I used light layers and dropped in deeper tones in the wet paint where shadows would naturally fall and made sure there was plenty of gradient of colour along the length of the petal, and this helps the petals stand out from one another – so that the pale tip of the petal rests next to the darker shadows of the base of the next petal and defines the shapes.

Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

When the watercolouring was complete, I splattered with leftover paint and a solution of Perfect Pearls. Also using some of the leftover paint, I watercoloured a scrap of Hot Pressed watercolour card (smooth texture for clearer stamping) and when dry stamped a sentiment from the Blossoming set in clear embossing ink and then white heat embossed before trimming the piece to a banner.

Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

I wrapped twine twice around the watercoloured panel and tied in a bow and then foam mounted the sentiment on top. Then, in turn, I foam mounted the panel on a Fog card base.

Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

I added minimal embellishments, just a couple of sequins and pearls.

COMPARING THE TWO

Peonies background handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

I really enjoy using the same supplies to create two very different cards. The card I made previously compared to today’s card – same Pretty Peonies Background stamp set, same watercolours etc. and yet totally different looks!

SUPPLIES

You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the picture or shop icon to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support.

* SSS PRETTY PEONIES BACKGROUND
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* SSS BLOSSOMING
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Daniel Smith at Simon Says STAMP!
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad ANTIQUE…
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Arches COLD PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD…
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Arches HOT PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# FOG…
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Ranger PERFECT PEARL Pigment Powder
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Little Things From Lucy’s Cards…
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* SSS GIRL’S BEST FRIEND Sequins
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Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
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MINI MISTI
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MISTI MINI MOUSE PAD INSERT
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MAGNETIC BLOCK FOR MISTI
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3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE
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Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE
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Scor-Pal MINI SCOR-BUDDY Scoring Board
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SSS SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER
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EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors
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Elisas Backporch Design SEW EASY…
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C-Thru T SQUARE RULER
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Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun
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Ranger ANTI STATIC POUCH
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SSS EMBOSSING STORAGE CONTAINER
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Muted no-line watercoloured peonies background handmade card by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp. Find out more here: https://limedoodledesign.com/2019/04/no-line-watercolouring/

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