Watercolor Backgrounds with Darkroom Door Stamps
Happy Tuesday!! It’s Shari here with some fun color! Have you had trouble creating watercolor backgrounds for your cards? I’ve discovered the amazing Watery Washes stamp set from Darkroom Door that really makes it easy!
I’ve used my favorite Distress inks to create the background then white embossed the daisy from the Fine Flowers stamp set also from Darkroom Door.
I like to make blank cards to have on handy for unexpected events. This one is great for a birthday, going away or even a thank you. It only takes a second to stamp a sentiment on the inside.
I’ve shot a video to show how to create this card which you can view below or on our YouTube channel.
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Shari,
I love your card, the colors are beautiful!! The flower stamps is very pretty and so detailed, love the white embossing.
Wonderful watercolor backgrounds to complement the stamps. Have a BEE-utiful day!
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Lovely card! ;-)
Oh how very lovely!
Oh my! As someone who totally struggles with watercolour (to the point of having given up!), these stamps are perfect! Fabulous showcase! Maybe I can ‘watercolour’ after all! Thank you!
~ carol
This kind of stamp is perfect for dummies like me…and your color combo is amazing!
Cristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it
great watercolor technique…thanks for sharing
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Very pretty card.
SQUEAL!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Card!! I LOVE the Color Combo and the Design!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing the Video too!! Have a Fabulous Week!! =)
So pretty! Thanks for all the tips!
I love the watercoloring – so beautiful and thanks for the videos – I so enjoy watching the videos and learning – have a blessed week!
Such a pretty and easy to make card. I love working with distress inks. They are my favourite medium to water colour :)
Beautiful background. Love the colors! Loving that stamp! Will have to check out what else they have to offer….very versatile image ♥
Gorgeous card!
Love your card and the colors. Beautiful!
Lovely card. Maybe these stamps would make me look like I know how to watercolour!
So pretty! I really need to practice watercoloring!
Love it!!! I just need a misti now :-)
What a super instructional video Shari! I’m so sorry your magnets broke. =(. They look so sad.
Wonderful ideas.
Love the colors and embossing…perfect addition of the black bow. So very nicely done!
Beautiful card, beautiful background, beautiful creation! Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
What a stunning creation!
Very pretty! The bow adds a nice touch!
Love the white embossing on the watercolor background. Very pretty
Great water coloring technique, Shari – love your videos:)
Absolutely beautiful. Love the colors and the embossed daisy. The black cord ribbon really sets the flower off. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Gorgeous card, I love the watercolored background, fab video too!
Great technique. Cannot wait to try it!
Just love this technique, such a beautiful card.
I love this! It looks so beautiful with those colors- can’t wait to get out my paint!
This is such a beautiful card! Love all the colours!
I love white embossing over water colors – so beautiful!
Very interesting technique. Enjoyed your video and seeing how you did it.
Beautiful Card. those stamps are amazing.
I love everything about this card!
What a gorgeous card. I love what you did with those stamps….almost hard to believe those watercolor images are from a stamp. Beautiful. Thanks for a lovely project idea.
Beautiful card! I love the color combination. Thanks for providing the video instructions.
everything about this card is stunning!
LOVE the background watercolor stamps, such a pretty background you made for the beautiful flower. Thanks for an awesome video too, I love watching watercolor transform from its wet to dry state.
Super! Show stopping colors!
Love the card! Great technique. Thanks for sharing.
Great inspiration! Love this technique!
Lovely card. Love that watercoloring, what great stamps for that background, very cool. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautifully soft and peaceful looking card!
Very nice Shari.
Shari, your card is lovely and so perfect for multiple occasions as you suggest. Thanks for the inspiration. :-)
This is very beautiful!! Thanks for the video…I’ve never heard of Darkroom Door stamps!!
What a lovely card! The watercolored background is amazing and I LOVE the white embossed stamped image from Darkroom Door! Also the black bow is the perfect detail on the card! Thank you Shari for the inspiration and the beautiful card!!!
Beautiful watercolor, love the colors!!!