This technique uses tissue paper that will bleed when water is applied. I have used watercolour card for all these cards because of the application of the water. All you need to do is lay down your tissue paper where you would like it on your paper, spritz with water then cover with something non-porous such as acetate or a poly-pocket. You can then use your hand on top of the cover to gently move some of the colour that bleeds out of the tissue around. Leave for a short amount of time, it doesn't take long; if you leave it too long the tissue paper will dry onto your watercolour card. Lift the cover off and remove all of the wet tissue; the colour from the tissue should have bled into your watercolour card. Leave to dry then stamp on top with archival ink or apply a die cut. Remember if you apply anything else water-based it may move or bleed into your background. On the image above I used some Darkroom Door stamps. This card was made for my sister for her birthday. Below is a full image of the card and then some other cards made using the same tissue technique for the background.
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This image for the front of the greeting card was made using wax paper for the background. Keep scrolling down for step by step instructions. Choose your embossing folder and trim wax paper to fit inside. The wax paper should then have the embossing image. Place between 2 pieces of card (that can take some water), then iron so the was image is transferred to the card. Use watercolours to paint the background. In this instance I used watercolour markers, scribbled onto my glass mat, spritzed with water then painted on. You can also use water-based ink pads and watercolour paints. Cut out the elements you want in your picture. These might be from themed papers or using dies. Below is an example of a different non-water themed image using the same technique.
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AuthorHello, my name is Jennie. I have been crafting since I was a teenager and have always been interested in lots of different mediums. As an Occupational Therapist I have used arts and crafts as a therapy to assist people in their rehabilitation. I currently work doing demonstrations and make & takes on behalf of a craft supplier. I am available to do make & takes for events (e.g. children's birthday parties, WI meetings) and I also sell my PURRR products at local fairs. Archives
March 2020
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