Grungy Striped Background Card with Crash Character

A project from our live show MONDAY MADNESS - Join Simon from AVAGO-INK for his latest products - Broadcast 6th March 23 · 06/03/2023 · watch it from 2:15

Create a distressed, grungy card background by layering embossed paper strips in varying ink tones, then add the Crash character stamp with embossing powder for sparkle and dimension. This design shows how to continue an embossing pattern across multiple strips to create a cohesive, textured effect.

You will need

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Step by step

1. Cut several strips of cardstock approximately 5 inches tall in varying colours. ▶ watch 2:15
2. Arrange the strips from light to dark tones, alternating to create visual variation across the panel. ▶ watch 2:30
3. Level all strips at the bottom edge and secure them together with low-tack masking tape. ▶ watch 3:00
4. Place the taped strip panel into the Star Cluster embossing folder with the textured side facing down. ▶ watch 4:00
5. Run the folder through your embossing machine to create raised star detail across all strips. ▶ watch 4:15
6. Remove the tape from the back of the embossed panel. ▶ watch 5:00
7. Lightly brush black ink across the embossed stars using a flat glass mat to add depth and bring out the texture. ▶ watch 5:00
8. Glue the embossed strips onto a black card background, arranging them to create a continuous design. ▶ watch 7:30
9. Trim the strips to create a balanced, symmetrical edge using a paper trimmer. ▶ watch 9:30
10. Stamp the Crash character and 'Eat Sleep Game Repeat' sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink. ▶ watch 10:30
11. Apply clear embossing powder with sparkle to the stamped images and heat-set with a heat gun. ▶ watch 12:00
12. Carefully cut out the character and sentiment words using scissors. ▶ watch 14:30
13. Mount the character and sentiment pieces onto black cardstock to create borders, then cut around them. ▶ watch 17:30
14. Attach the character to the bottom corner of the card using foam pads for dimension, then layer the sentiment words using a mix of foam pads and flat glue. ▶ watch 19:30

Tips from the show

• Mark embossing folders with tape on the top to identify which side creates the raised emboss.
• Textured cardstock helps hide any cracks that may occur during embossing.
• Use low-tack masking tape when securing strips together so it doesn't damage the card when removed.

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