Hi friends! I’m Lauren from Lauren Taylor Made, and I’m thrilled to share the creative process behind my first design team card project—a fun, jungle-themed scene featuring stamps, stencils, and vibrant watercolors. I started with a piece of watercolor cardstock and the large scene stamp from Jungle Ruins, paired with an adorable orangutan stamp. I embossed the images using Versafine Clair in Pinecone and clear embossing powder. This technique not only sharpens the lines but also creates little “wells” that make water coloring more precise—a lifesaver when working with intricate designs like this one.
Watercoloring is where the magic truly happens. I started with a blue for the sky and gradually worked my way through greens for the jungle foliage. For the tree trunks, monkeys, and ruins, I used warm browns, blending darker and lighter shades to add depth. Each layer of color brought the scene closer to life, and I made sure to let sections dry before moving to adjacent areas to avoid any unwanted bleeding.
Adding dimension with the Perspective Floor Stencil was the final touch for the background, giving the card a grounded, 3D effect. Once my background was complete, I turned my attention to the orangutan using orange shades where I carefully colored his fur and features. After fussy cutting him out and stamping a playful sentiment—“It’s your day to go wild!”—I assembled the card with foam adhesive to add dimension. A few sequins from my stash completed the look, tying the colors together beautifully.
I hope you enjoyed this peek into my creative process with watercolors and perspective stencils! You can watch the YouTube video to get more details in how I colored and assembled the card. If you’ve tried this stamp set or the perspective stencil, I’d love to hear about it. Let me know in the comments below, and here’s to a year full of creativity and crafting adventures!