Embossed Donut Card with Alcohol Marker Shading

A project from our live show THE THURSDAY DROP - Brand New Launch from Simon and AVAGO-INK with guest presenter Toni - Broadcast 16th April 26 · 16/04/2026 · watch it from 1:00:00

Create a sophisticated card featuring an embossed donut character with tonal shading using alcohol markers and white highlights. The technique combines black embossing powder with gray card stock and layered colouring to achieve a chalky, dimensional effect.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Avago Ink- Yum Chums Collection - 090426ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Pre-cut a donut shape from gray card stock and position it on your card base. ▶ watch 1:00:15
2. Stamp the donut character onto the gray card using black ink and the Yum Chums stamp set. ▶ watch 1:00:30
3. Apply black embossing powder over the stamped image and heat it to create a glossy embossed effect. ▶ watch 1:00:45
4. Use two shades of gray alcohol markers to colour around the icing areas, creating shadow and depth. ▶ watch 1:01:30
5. Apply a blender pen over the gray colouring to soften the transitions and create lighter areas. ▶ watch 1:03:45
6. Use a red alcohol marker to pick out the sprinkles on the donut for colour accent. ▶ watch 1:04:30
7. Use a white pencil or crayon to add highlights to the donut, particularly on the unglazed areas. ▶ watch 1:07:15
8. Add a shadow in the centre of the donut using the darker gray marker. ▶ watch 1:07:45
9. Stamp a sentiment at the top of the card. ▶ watch 1:10:00
10. Apply clear stickles or sparkle to the sprinkles to make them pop. ▶ watch 1:10:15

Tips from the show

• Use Versafine black ink when embossing with black powder to avoid watermark effects from sticky ink pads.
• A white pencil is essential for adding highlights and bringing dimension to your coloured characters.
• You don't need specialist card stock for alcohol marker colouring unless you're aiming for a catalogue-style finish; regular card stock works fine.

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