The floral cluster in the Beautiful Bouquet set is huge. When you see an image online it is hard to put it in perspective and correctly understand its size. So you might be thinking this is a nice floral cluster for A2 cards, but in reality, this image is much bigger. The cards I’m sharing are slimline, 3 1/2″ x 8 1/2″.
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CARD DETAILS
This is probably one of my favorite images to watercolor – it is quite large thus allowing plenty of room to play with color. I heat embossed the image in Antique Gold embossing powder on Arches Cold Pressed watercolor paper. The heat embossing creates a raised edge making watercolor easier as it forms a barrier between sections of the image preventing the color from flowing to other areas.
I used my Daniel Smith watercolors (still my favorite) and a medium water brush to color this image. Once my coloring was done I cut the panel in half to use on 2 cards. This gave me 2 beautiful watercolor panels for my projects. I stamped a Birthday sentiment on both using Hibiscus Blooms stamp set and Versafine Onyx Black ink.
I also did some die cutting for these – I cut panels from white cardstock using Spellbinder Fluted Classics Slimline dies, they added a beautiful simple border to these cards.
Lastly, I embellished the cards with pink gems and clear drops. Have fun stamping!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go 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 so much for your support
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Beautiful Bouquet Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Hibiscus Blooms Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120LB Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Ek Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Fluted Classics Slimline Etched Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Jewel Picker Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Hues Clear Enamel Dots Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Pink Mix Color Essential Gems Shop at: SSS |
 Wagner Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
GORGEOUS! and a “2-for-1” -how can you beat that?! Great idea that I’m going to “steal”–thank you.
thank you, June! Yes! I couldn’t waste even the smallest piece of this watercolor 🙂
So beautiful, these are gorgeous with the soft palette that you chose to use. Have a fantastic Christmas to you & your family x
thank you so much! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Hugs!
Your cards are stunning, I love your choice of colors too. Thank you for sharing.
so glad you like it, thank you! Happy Holidays!
Hi, Yana… I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again (right now, in fact): These are gorgeous!! TFS and Happy Xmas to you and yours.
Hugs,
Lori S in PA
thank you so much, Lori! I enjoyed painting these florals. Merry Christmas!
Hugs!
Your cards are gorgeous. The watercoloring is beautiful.
thank you, Beverly! So glad you like them! Happy Holidays!
Ooo, Yana, these are stunning! Your cards never disappoint. You are a rock star! Feliz Navidad to you and your family! ⛄❄
thank you, Marisela! Feliz Navidad to you and yours!
Wow!!!! Gorgeous cards!!!
thank you, Maureen!
these are so pretty
I’m glad you like them. thank you!
so gorgeous