Hi Crafty Friend!

There’s something truly special about watercolor. With just a little TE Liquid Watercolor and water, soft washes blend together, petals seem to bloom on the page, and a simple design begins to feel like a tiny piece of art.

Our Watercolor Wonder release brings that creative experience straight to your craft table with brand new TE Liquid Watercolors, coordinating stamps and dies designed for watercolor techniques, and a beautiful new watercolor panel set perfect for delicate florals and artistic backgrounds.

In today’s post, we’re sharing several cards created with these products along with a few watercolor techniques you can try yourself—from rainbow washes and emboss resist to loose floral painting. Whether you’re new to watercolor or already love experimenting with color, these ideas will help you turn simple supplies into stunning handmade cards.

Let’s take a look and get inspired! 🎨

Rainbow Wash Backgrounds

A rainbow wash is a beautiful way to add color while letting stamped details shine.

1. Start with watercolor paper or a watercolor card panel.
2. Lightly wet the surface with clean water.
3. Lightly brush small amounts of different watercolor shades, allowing them to blend naturally where they meet.
4. Let the colors soften into each other and dry completely before stamping or embossing your design.

This technique works especially well behind delicate floral or botanical images, allowing the artwork to stand out while the color adds a cheerful backdrop.

Emboss Resist Watercolor

This card features white embossed butterfly design over vibrant watercolor backgrounds, which is a classic resist technique.

1. Stamp your design using clear embossing ink like the Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad.
2. Heat emboss with white embossing powder.
3. Once cooled, apply watercolor over the top.

The embossed areas resist the paint, keeping your design crisp while the color flows around it. Try blending multiple shades for a soft rainbow effect or keep it simple with one or two colors for a more subtle look.

Loose Floral Watercoloring

For cards with painted florals, try a loose watercolor approach that focuses on color rather than precision.

1. Stamp your floral image using waterproof ink or start with one of the pre-printed Painted Petals Watercolor Panels.
2. Pick up color with a damp brush and lightly fill the petals.
3. Allow the watercolor to spread naturally.
4. Add deeper color while the paint is still slightly wet for shading.

This technique creates soft, painterly flowers that feel relaxed but impactful.