Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp

Today I want to share with you a watercolour top tip. I know watercolour can feel intimidating to some people, but the method I want to talk about today makes watercolouring more approachable. I love the look of loose watercolouring, but there is a lot of skill in letting go and painting in a loose style. However, a more achievable approach is to tackle the painting in layers. The fancy term for it is glazing, but effectively means putting down layer after layer of paint each time waiting for the layer below to dry before adding the next one. I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

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Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp

The Hibiscus Blooms stamp set I am using today comes from the new Make Magic release from Simon Says Stamp. Check Out here what is included in the new release.

* SSS Make Magic
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* SSS and Dies HIBISCUS BLOOMS Set
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* SSS HIBISCUS BLOOMS
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* SSS HIBISCUS BLOOMS Wafer Dies
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* SSS and Dies CUP OF LOVE Set
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* SSS CUP OF LOVE
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* SSS CUP OF LOVE Wafer Dies
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* SSS and Dies PETAL POWER Set
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* SSS PETAL POWER
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* SSS PETAL POWER Wafer Dies
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* SSS and Dies XYLO PHONE Set
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* SSS XYLO PHONE
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* SSS XYLO PHONE Wafer Dies
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* SSS and Dies DO WHAT IT CAKES Set
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* SSS DO WHAT IT CAKES
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* SSS DO WHAT IT CAKES Wafer Dies
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* CZ Design Stamps and Dies TEACHER...
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* CZ Design Clear Stamps TEACHER...
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* CZ Design Wafer Dies TEACHER THANK...
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* CZ Design Stamps and Dies...
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* CZ Design Clear Stamps SILHOUETTE...
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* CZ Design Wafer Dies SILHOUETTE...
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* SSS and Dies MAGICAL TO ME Set
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* SSS MAGICAL TO ME
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* SSS MAGICAL TO ME Wafer Die
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* SSS ALL ABOUT YOU
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* CZ Design Clear Stamps SASSY INSIDES 2
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* SSS MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
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* SSS STAINED GLASS BACKGROUND
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* SSS MAGIC STARS
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* SSS THROWING SHAPES
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* SSS SEXY HEXIES BACKGROUND
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* SSS MOUNTAINSCAPE
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* SSS SUN AND MOON MANDALA
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*SSS THIS IS LIVING Wafer Die
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* SSS GAME DAY Wafer Dies
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* SSS DAD Wafer Dies
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* SSS GIRL Wafer Dies
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* SSS BALL BOY Wafer Dies
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* SSS MOM Wafer Dies
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* SSS BUILD A XYLOPHONE Wafer Dies
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* SSS SUNNY DAYS AHEAD Wafer Die
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* SSS GEOMETRIC BUILDERS HEARTS Wafer...
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* SSS SEXY HEXIES Wafer Dies
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* SSS SMALL SCRIPT 2 Wafer Dies
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* SSS SLIMLINE HAPPY FOR YOU Wafer Die
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* SSS FLIPPED HEY Wafer Die
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* SSS FLIPPED LIKE YOU Wafer Die
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* SSS FLIPPED THANKS Wafer Die
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* SSS SUNBURST Wafer Die
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* SSS RAINY DAYS Wafer Die
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* SSS YOU'RE THE BEST Wafer Die
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* SSS NIGHT SKY Wafer Die
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* SSS SHOOT FOR THE STARS Wafer Die
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* SSS MAGICAL WORD Wafer Dies
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* SSS MAGIC STARS Wafer Die
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* CZ Design Wafer Dies SEND WINE
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* CZ Design Wafer Dies WISH I COULD...
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* CZ Design Wafer Dies SWOOPY OH CRAP
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* SSS SLIMLINE ORGANIC DOTS Stencil
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* SSS MY SUNSHINE Stencil
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* SSS SLIMLINE SUN RAYS Stencil
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* SSS SLIMLINE FLORAL BORDER Stencil
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* SSS MOD LAYERING LEAVES Stencil
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* CZ Design Sentiment Strips SEND...
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* CZ Design Sentiment Strips REVERSE...
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* SSS Sentiment Strips REVERSE...
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* SSS Sentiment Strips SUNSHINE AND...
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* CZ Design Sentiment Strips REVERSE...
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* CZ Design Sentiment Strips CRAPTASTIC
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* SSS Sentiment Strips MAGICAL WISHES
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* SSS Sentiment Strips REVERSE...
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* SSS Sequins MAGICAL
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* SSS Sequins TROPICAL
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* SSS DOT RUNNER AND 2 REFILLS Adhesive
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* SSS 2 DOT RUNNER REFILLS Adhesive
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* SSS Suzy's TROPICAL FOLIAGE...
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WATERCOLOUR TOP TIP – WORK IN LAYERS

Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp
Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp
Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp

TIPS & TRICKS

  • Lay down a light layer of colour over the leaves and flowers.Theoretically, you could paint the whole flower as a block of light pink, but I find the way the paint dries on each individual petal does help to define the shapes even if you are painting with the same mix.
  • With the second layer, mix a slightly deeper colour and start to add detail. 
  • Google a Hibiscus flower so that you have a better understanding of what you are painting.
Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp
  • Take your time and slowly build the painting up. Mistakes are easily rectified or hidden by the next layer and so although this method of painting might take longer than a more free-flowing loose style, it us an easier method overall.
  • Use coloured pencils to add more definition and detail.
Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp

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. 

* SSS Make Magic
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* SSS and Dies HIBISCUS BLOOMS Set
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* SSS HIBISCUS BLOOMS
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* SSS HIBISCUS BLOOMS Wafer Dies
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Daniel Smith at SSS
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Fabriano Cold-Pressed at SSS
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Neenah DESERT STORM 100lb Card
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#...
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White Gouache at SSS
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May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap
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Little Things From Lucy's Cards ICED...
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* Tonic FAIRY WINGS Nuvo Dream Drops
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misti at Simon Says STAMP!
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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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TWEEZERS
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3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE
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Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE
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Video tutorial - watercolour top tip - working in layers. Handmade card design by Debby Hughes using supplies from Simon Says Stamp #handmadecards #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtechniques  #cardmakingtutorials #handmadecardideas #simonsaysstamp

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