I love watercoloring but it can be intimidating for some so I LOVE this technique! The watercolor Smoosh technique is awesome for any level of stamper – beginner to advanced!
Just pick two or three complimentary colors and either a window sheet or one of your acrylic plates from the Stamparatus (#146276) – this is one of my favorite things to use the acrylic plates for!
Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layers: Basic white 2 pieces of 4″ x 5 14/”
Sahara Sand 1 piece of 4″ x 5 1/4″
Scraps: Basic White for the sentiment
Using one of the acrylic plates from your Stamparatus, scribble 2-3 colors with your Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers in a random pattern covering an area larger than the 4″ x 5 1/4″ pieces of Basic White cardstock.
Using a spray bottle filled with Rubbing Alcohol, spray the acrylic surface with the alcohol until the colors start to run and blend.
Place the Basic White CS on top of the acrylic surface to absorb the color and alcohol mixture.
Allow to dry and repeat process for the second sheet of Basic white CS.
With the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine die cut the Sahara Sand CS piece with the large tree silhouette die from the Aspen Trees Dies set (#163102) (which is available as a Sale-a-bration FREE level two merchandise item through the end of August!) and use the two leaf dies on the alcohol Blends technique paper and die cut multiple leaves from this CS.
Adhere the second full sheet of the Alcohol Blends colored CS to the back of the Aspen Trees Die cut paper. I used Stampin’ Seal + as the paper curls slightly due to the alcohol.
Adhere this layer to the Basic White Card base and then adhere the leaves to the bottom portion of the card.
With a scrap piece of Basic White stamp the sentiment in coordinating Sahara Sand ink and I used the light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker and tapped it on the edge of a scissors to create a subtle splatter effect on the piece of paper before die cutting it from the Stylish Shapes die set.
Pop up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensions and adhere atop the leaf clusters.
Pop up the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensions and adhere atop the leaf clusters.
here is a close up photo of the subtle splatter effect.
I added the sweet sorbet 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative dots to the front and voila a colorful Fall card! I have just the perfect young lady just off to college to send this to!
If you haven’t tried this easy and fun technique – give it a whirl – careful though it is addictive!!
It’s simple and lovely and comes out different every time! Now go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!
It’s simple and lovely and comes out different every time! Now go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!
Happy Stampin’
Natalie
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