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Create Modern Watercolor Splatter Cards: 2 Floral Designs

by Therese Calvird

Key Takeaways

Modern Watercolor Splatter: Create artistic floral cards using loose splatter techniques instead of detailed painting.
Masking for Negative Space: Use die-cuts as masks to reveal soft floral shapes within a splattered background.
Dimensional Bouquets: Build focal point arrangements by layering splattered die-cuts with foam tape and cardstock.
Mixed Media Contrast: Combine watercolor washes with crisp Obsidian Pigment Ink stamping and bold Timeless Sentiments.
Versatile Die-Cutting: Learn two distinct ways to style the Botanical Waltz Layering Die Set for fresh, unique designs.

In today’s post, I’m sharing two watercolor splatter cards with a fun splattered look. These cards show how a loose watercolor background can be used in different ways to create fresh and unique designs.

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Two modern watercolor splattered floral cards

Watercolor Splatter Cards

You don’t need to paint detailed flowers to create a unique watercolor look. Today I’m sharing two card ideas using a simple watercolor splatter technique using the Creative Cuts: Botanical Waltz Layering Die Set.

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Card #1: Masked Watercolor Splatter Background

For my first card, I started by creating a soft watercolor wash on a panel of watercolor cardstock. Once the background was dry, I used die cut floral images from the Botanical Waltz set to mask areas of the panel before adding colorful splatters.

Modern floral card featuring a large outline bloom over a vertical striped background with gold heat embossing Take 2 with Therese

After removing the masks, the watercolor splattered background revealed soft floral shapes where the masks had been placed. I layered colored cardstock die cut flowers and leaves over those areas. Adding dimension with Foam Tape for some of the blooms.

I finished the card with a bold die cut Timeless Sentiment and a stamped sub sentiment from the Plants & Vases Stamp Set.

Card #2: Watercolor Splatter Floral Bouquet

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For the second card, I used the watercolor splattered flowers from the Botanical Waltz Set to create a loose floral bouquet. This is another way to use the watercolor splatter technique, letting the splattered shapes become the focal point.

Modern floral card with partially stenciled large blooms and gold heat embossing for a soft finished look Take 2 with Therese

I die cut a few leaves from watercolor cardstock and added a quick wash of green before layering them with the watercolor splattered flowers. I also stamped a few black leaf sprigs from the Plants & Vases Stamp Set in the background to add a little contrast and help tie the bouquet into the design.

The bouquet is centred on a Nesting Arch Die cut panel, which helps frame the flowers and keeps everything feeling balanced. I finished the card with a bold die cut Timeless Sentiment.

If you'd like to watch the watercolor splattering in action, take a look at the video on YouTube.

Which Watercolor Splatter Floral Technique Will You Try First?

It’s your turn! Do you prefer using the watercolor splatter technique as a background with layered florals, or turning the splattered shapes into a Botanical Waltz bouquet?

Let me know in the comments below if you are going to try either of these watercolor ideas - and don’t forget, I always love to see what you make, so be sure to share!

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