Artist Mubeenah created a stunning flower bouquet card project that is perfect for getting creative, especially for those special occasions like Mother's Day. Follow our step-by-step instructions below and create your very own masterpiece.
You will need:
- Aquabrush Markers
- An HB pencil
- Black Callicreative Marker in Fine
- Card
- Watercolour paper
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- White gel pen / Acrylic Artists Ink and Dip Pen of choice
- Paintbrush
- Water
- Glue
Step 1 - Sketch a selection of flowers and leaves
Use the pencil to sketch outlines of your favourite flowers and florals for your bouquet. You will be cutting around these so make sure to leave space between them.
Step 2 - Painting your flowers
Use the Aquabrush markers to add colour to the petals. You only need to add a few, little strokes to the petals. Then, use water and a paint brush to blend the colours together. The markers are very pigmented so a little will surely go a long way.
Step 3 - Adding your details
Lightly go over your illustrations using the black fine marker to add lines and dots in the petals. Just make sure to check the paint has dried so here is no ink bleeding! Similarly, use the white ink to add fine details until you are happy with your illustrations.
Step 4 - Cut out your flowers
Using scissors, cut around your flowers. Try to leave excess paper at the end of the stalk so you can play around with the arrangement when putting the card together. If need be, then you may cut them shorter once you are happy with the lengths.
Step 4 - Creating the card
On the front of a blank white card, sketch, and colour in an envelope. This needs to be large as your flowers need to fit inside the envelope. Next, using your craft knife or scissors, cut through the opening of the envelope to make a hole to fit the flowers through. This has been indicated by the dotted blue line on the image. Depending on how may flowers you have, the size of the hole may vary.
Step 5 - Arranging your Flowers
Slot you flowers through the hole you made in any arrangement you like. Some can be made to appear shorter or longer than others. Stick down the stalk on the inside of the card. Finally, use a sheet of paper or card to cover the stalks that have been stuck down and add any additional details you want at the front. I added a little message!
