Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

Today, I’m playing with a fun faux watercolour technique for those of you that baulk at the thought of watercolour! This technique is one I learned from the fabulous Shari Carrol way back in the day when we were both at a craft retreat. Shari is the best teacher and so generous with the wealth of knowledge she has amassed. This technique is quick, simple and yet gives a lovely ethereal watery look. I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.  

 

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

FAUX WATERCOLOUR

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp
Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

The stamp set I used is the Spring Bloom Background from Simon Says Stamp. It has the solid areas within the floral design which make it a great option for this faux watercolour technique. I dabbed Distress Ink Minis over the surface of the stamp and then spritzing liberally with water before stamping onto watercolour card.

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp
Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

I used a Slimline Scallop Frame die and the Swoopy Thank You die for the sentiment to complete the card, and the bonus was that there was enough of the watercolour background to make a second matching card!

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

I am using a lot of scallops on my cards at the moment. For me, they have a summer fete feel which I love! Having said that, it is currently pouring with rain and very non-summery. So I shall have to enjoy the summery feeling in my craft room and ignore what is going on outside!

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

For the sentiment, you can’t beat this fun Swoopy Thank You die. It has enough weight to make a statement but light and airy enough with the vellum background to not overtake the background. 

Video tutorial watercoloured backgrounds for the faint hearted! Handmade cards by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp

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 (*) provided by a store or the manufacturer. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I genuinely appreciate your support. 

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* CZ Design Wafer Dies SWOOPY THANK YOU
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Simon Says Stamp SLIMLINE SCALLOP...
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Fabriano Cold-Pressed at SSS
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPECKLED EGG
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad...
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad...
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad...
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad WILD...
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad DRIED...
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad...
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Hero Arts Water MIST SPRAY BOTTLE...
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Simon Says Stamp VELLUM SSSVEL12
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#...
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White Gouache at SSS
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Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT PEARL...
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Little Things From Lucy's Cards...
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PAINTER'S TAPE
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* Tim Holtz Tonic RETRACTABLE CRAFT PICK
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misti at Simon Says STAMP!
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Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
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Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 9x12 Mat
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Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE
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METAL EDGE ACRYLIC RULER
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Crafter's Companion CRAFT KNIFE
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T SQUARE RULER
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Scor-Pal Mini Scoring Board
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SSS SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER
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* Tim Holtz MINI SNIPS Scissors
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Fiskars SPRING-ASSIST SCISSORS Micro-tip
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TWEEZERS
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3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE
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Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE
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Crafter's Companion GEMINI JUNIOR...
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