Do you like to watercolor?
Whether you have done much of that, or none at all, this is a quick and easy watercoloring technique you will want to try!
All you need is a clear block, some Stampin’ Write Markers, and a spray bottle of water!
I love silhouette stamps with this technique like the World of Dreams used here. (Serene Silhouettes is another great stamp set.)
You can watch the Just a Minute! Stamping Techniques Video below or just follow this written technique tutorial:
1. Choose the colors you want to use and scribble directly on your clear block.
2. Spritz with water using a spray bottle.
The more water you add, the more “watercolored” the result will be.
Experiment a few times to see what look you like….and remember, no two cards will end up looking the same. That’s part of the beauty of this technique!
3. Stamp on your card, holding it down for a few seconds. You can literally watch the inks spread.
Lift and see your watercolor background!
Just a Minute Stamping Technique: Watercolor for Backgrounds!
How easy and fun is that? Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!
Looks super easy and has such a cool effect! I definitely will try this out… thank you for sharing.
The result came out great. I’ll have to watch the video. I’m selling some stamps in my Etsy shop and on FB.
Thanks for the tutorial – love your artwork!
A beautiful card, thanks for sharing the technique, I must have a play with that idea myself.
What a simple and beautiful technique, thanks for sharing.
I love this! It is beautiful! I never would have thought to do that. I just started learning watercolors. I normally work with acrylics so it’s very challenge and much less forgiving. lol!
That is beautiful! I am stopping in from Sew Many Ways.
Again what lovely cards . Me and paints do not mix
What a lovely card, thanks for sharing the technique
Wow this is sheer genius! The end product is so artsy and perfect! I love doing watercolors. Have few drawings using the medium. The only one I can control. So i love this tutorial =) #CreativeMondays
WOW that is beautiful and so simple! I love making cards. Thanks for sharing with us at The Southern Special.
Dawn
Spatulas On Parade
I am pretty scared of water colors but your technique looks easy and fun. Thanks for sharing.
-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
This is great! I very much appreciate the written tutorial – that I can save whereas a video….not so much 🙂
I love your end result– this is such a good idea! Thanks for posting! Found you from Creative Spark Link Party
Thanks so much, Emily!
I appreciate your comment, Diane. I am going to try to do more visual tutorials along with the videos. I’m with you – I would rather quickly look at something rather than watch a video. You have inspired to go with that.
Thanks, Tanya! I am all about easy and fun!
I’m glad we share an interest in card making. I love “spatulas on parade” – so fun and descriptive!
Hi Merlinda, Thanks for your delightful comment! I love when people share their own experiences – so thank you for that! Its always feels like you get to know someone a little.
Thanks, Chris!
Love your comment, Chris!….but you never know….
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Hi Julie, I’m impressed that you are learning watercolors and that you work with acrylics. You are a “real” artist in my opinion.
Thanks, Lucy!
Thanks, Bev!
Thanks for commenting, Linda. Do you have better results with Etsy or FB?
Thanks, Catherine! I appreciate your comment and I hope you do try it out!
Ooooh I love how this came out! Great color choices!
Thanks, Diane!
What a fun technique! Thanks for sharing at our Motivational Monday party!
Dear Karen,
Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us!
Your cards are SO beautiful (and I love your tutorials too!)
Congratulations – you are one of our featured guests at this week’s Inspire Me Monday party at Create With Joy (and you have been spotlighted not once, but twice!)
It’s so pretty! I would LOVE to see a card like this come in the mail! Can’t wait to try out the technique. Thanks so much for sharing, and your post will be featured in tonight’s What’d You Do This Weekend. Pinned! 🙂
I am thrilled to be featured! I appreciate what you wrote too. I love being connected with you at the Gathering Spot!
Ashley, I am thrilled to be featured in What’d You Do This Weekend! I appreciate the work you do with this party!
Such a nice comment!!! Thanks so much, Ashley!
Thank you so much!!!! I am thrilled to be featured by you again!!!! I love being connected with your Inspire Me Monday party!
Thanks, Amanda. I love being connected with Motivation Monday!
Love this technique! Thanks so much for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party last week. I’ll be featuring your card at tonight’s party that goes live at 8pm central. Hope to see you again this week with more great projects!
Blessings,
Nici
Such a smart tip you did! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much for featuring my card, Nici! I love connecting with you.
Thank you so much for featuring this, Julie!
That is such a fun technique for a fast watercolor card! Thank you, can’t wait to try it !
Thanks, Sue! You will love doing this