Graffiti Background Shaker Card with Ink Swiping

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 10th MAR 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 2 · 10/03/2023 · watch it from 52:30

Create a vibrant, artistic shaker card by embossing a graffiti-style background and then adding coloured ink swipes for extra visual interest. The combination of texture and colour creates a modern, eye-catching design.

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Step by step

1. Cut a piece of cardstock from the Sunshine in My Pocket collection. ▶ watch 52:30
2. Run the cardstock through the Grunge Splash embossing folder to create a textured background. ▶ watch 52:45
3. Remove the embossed cardstock and admire the graffiti-style texture. ▶ watch 53:00
4. Dip a water brush or similar tool into coloured ink. ▶ watch 53:15
5. Swipe the coloured ink across the embossed surface in artistic strokes. ▶ watch 53:30
6. Add additional colours if desired, layering them for visual interest. ▶ watch 53:45
7. Allow the ink to dry completely. ▶ watch 54:00
8. Trim to size and prepare for use in a shaker card or as a card background. ▶ watch 54:15
9. Assemble into an Infinity Shaker card following the standard shaker card assembly steps. ▶ watch 54:30

Tips from the show

• The graffiti embossing folder creates a beautiful artistic base that works well with coloured inks.
• Don't press too hard when applying ink to maintain the embossed texture.

More from this show

• Embossed Pattern Paper Background Card
• Five by Seven Infinity Shaker Card
• Circle Infinity Shaker Card
• White on White Embossed Heart Card
• Black Cardstock Letterpress Heart Card

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