The card I posted yesterday and this card use the same stamp set, PRETTY MEDALLION, and the same technique, EMBOSS RESIST.
1. Stamp using Versamark on Watercolor Paper (page 140 AC). You might want to use your Stamparatus for perfect placement because this paper is thick and slightly textured. You may need to stamp twice to get good coverage.
2. Cover the image with White Embossing Powder (page 128 AC) and heat with your heat tool until the entire design is shiny and set.
3. Lightly spritz the watercolor paper with water using Stampin' Spritzers (page 129 AC). This allows the color to flow.
4. Add refill ink to a small shallow bowl. Press on the cartridge of the Water Painter (page 129 AC) so that the brush tip is wet. Pick up the refill ink with one of the Water Painters and quickly brush over a section of the embossed image. I used each of the five new In Color refill colors on my card above.
5. The embossed design resists the color allowing the medallion to show. I fussy cut the medallion and added it to the Starry Sky base card. Remember when you fussy cut to move the paper not your scissors, it is easier that way. Want more tips on watercoloring? Come by The Cat/Art Studio Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 ~ email me to let me know you will be coming please.
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