Bonsai Tree
To create this project, you will need the following:
Focal Image and Background
- Bonsai Tree stamp
- White watercolor paper
- Stamping tool (I use a Misti)
- Liquid glue
- Paper Trimmer
- Low Tack adhesive
- Water-based markers (I use Tombow )
- Background paper of choice
- Metallic cardstock (copper was chosen but gold would work well)
- Fine tip paint brush
- White A2 card base
To create the focal image, begin with the white water color paper and use a paper trimmer, cutting it roughly 7.5" x 3.75" to make it easier to use. The length and width are set by what will fit in your preferred stamping tool.
- Align and secure the watercolor paper.
- Align the stamp
- Use the low tack adhesive on the back of the stamp to secure the platform
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- Using the Tombow markers or equivalent water-based markers, lightly add the colors you want in the image to the stamp.
- Once colored, stamp the image, repeat as required.
- Recommended order is to begin with the flowers, then the leaves, then the tree, then the rest of the image. This should give you a result like the image above and right.
- Using a damp fine tip brush and light pressure, use the stamped pigment to paint in the image. Recommended order is the same as the recommended stamping order.
- Pro-Tip - with watercolor it is easier to build up color than to remove it. For the best results, use patient and deliberate strokes.
- Allow to dry as you progress to prevent accidental smearing of the ink.
- Allow to dry completely when filled in.
Assembly
To complete the assembly, I trimmed the focal image panel to 5.5" x 3.5" and then adhered it to the front of the A2 card panel. I then used a piece of patterned paper that had many of the same colors in it from my stash to fill in the rest of the front of the card. Lastly, I added a thin metallic copper strip across the entire card separating the focal image from the patterned paper. With that, I called this card complete.
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