On the water’s edge

Dip your toes into a sea of inspiration with these waterside cards, which are perfect for the birdwatcher or wildlife enthusiast in your life.

Clare has used the Shore Scenes and Water’s Edge stamp sets from Hobby Art for these makes, fussy cutting the wading birds to create a sense of perspective. She’s used watercolour paints to colour the stamped designs, which reflect the natural textures and landscapes of the coast and riverbanks.

When using watercolour paints, you should consider the size of your paintbrush – choose a flatter, wider brush to apply broad swathes of colour to create skies and backgrounds, and a fine-pointed brush to add details or smaller areas of colour. Start with the lightest shade first, then build up the