Easy Watercolor Florals

Create stunning watercolor floral cards with zero watercolor experience needed! Learn Brandi's super-easy technique of embossing floral images first, then adding beautiful watercolor that stays perfectly within the lines. This beginner-friendly method produces professional-looking results that will wow your friends and family every time.

What You'll Create

• Beautiful watercolor floral greeting card
• Black embossed floral outline on watercolor paper
• Two-tone flower petals (yellow with orange accents)
• Blended green leaves with depth
• 3D embossed background panel
• Gold embossed sentiment on black cardstock
• Dimensional card with foam dots
• Elegant design with metallic bubble embellishments

Techniques You'll Learn

• Heat embossing on watercolor paper
• Wet-on-dry watercolor technique
• Blending two watercolor colors seamlessly
• Using watercolor brush markers effectively
• Anti-static powder application
• MISTI stamping for consistent impressions
• Removing stray embossing powder
• Taping watercolor paper to prevent warping
• Die-cutting embossed watercolor images
• 3D embossing folder techniques
• Moistening paper for 3D embossing
• Creating dimensional elements with foam dots
• Gold embossing on black cardstock
• Mixing dies from different brands

Skill Level

Beginner - NO watercolor experience necessary! This foolproof technique uses embossed lines to contain your watercolor, making it impossible to color outside the lines. Perfect for anyone intimidated by watercoloring.

Class Features

• Complete step-by-step video tutorial
• No previous watercolor experience needed
• MISTI stamping platform techniques
• Altenew watercolor brush marker guidance
• Color palette recommendations (warm sunshine, autumn blaze, limeade, moss)
• Tips for achieving clean embossed images on absorbent paper
• Troubleshooting stray embossing powder
• Die-cutting coordinating tips
• 3D embossing folder guidance
• Professional finishing techniques

What Makes This Class Special

The embossed outline acts as a barrier—your watercolor stays exactly where you want it! No bleeding, no mistakes, just beautiful results every time. This technique is perfect for beginners because the raised embossing creates little "puddles" that hold the watercolor in place. You'll feel like a pro even on your first try!

Resources Included

• Complete video demonstration
• Altenew floral stamp set recommendations
• Coordinating die information
• Watercolor brush marker color list
• Alternative pan set options
• Supply list with specific products
• MISTI setup and usage tips
• Embossing powder removal techniques
• Die-mixing strategies

Perfect For

• Anyone intimidated by watercoloring
• Creating professional-looking floral cards
• Learning embossing techniques
• Making elegant greeting cards quickly
• Gift-worthy handmade cards
• Building watercolor confidence
• Crafters who want impressive results without extensive practice
• Adding new techniques to your card-making toolkit

Important Supply Notes

Key Supplies Needed:

• Altenew floral stamp set with coordinating dies
• Watercolor paper (cold press recommended)
• Altenew watercolor brush markers:
  • Warm Sunshine (yellow)
  • Autumn Blaze (orange)
  • Limeade (light green)
  • Moss (dark green)
• WOW embossing ink (clear)
• Black embossing powder
• Gold embossing powder
• Anti-static powder tool
• Heat tool
• MISTI or stamping platform (recommended)
• Yellow tape for securing paper
• Clipboard or watercolor board
• Die-cut machine
• Spellbinders 3D Diamond Stars embossing folder
• My Colors heavyweight black cardstock
• Neenah Solar White for card base
• Foam dots (round or square)
• Trinity Stamps metallic bubbles
• Barely Art glue with needle applicator
• Jewel pick tool
• Watercolor brushes

Pro Tips:

• Watercolor brush markers are more vibrant than pan sets
• Remove stray embossing powder with stiff, small brush
• Tape paper down to prevent warping
• Moisten paper before 3D embossing to prevent cracking
• Use wet brush to blend watercolor colors seamlessly

Join Brandi from Stamp Me Some Love and discover how easy watercoloring can be when you use embossed outlines! This technique removes all the guesswork and fear, giving you beautiful, professional results every single time.