Fashion Handbag Card with Layered Stencils and Embossing

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 28th FEB 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 2 · 28/02/2023 · watch it from 14:45

Create a dimensional handbag card using three layering stencils to build up colour and shade, then stamp detail and emboss for a shop-bought finish. The handbag design features a beautiful halo effect and intricate stitching detail that makes it look professionally designed.

You will need

Stamps By Me Quattro D - Let's Do This - 281022BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Lay out your white card stock and position stencil number one with the alignment hearts if needed. ▶ watch 15:15
2. Apply your first ink colour through stencil one using a sponge or blending tool, building up the base colour of the handbag. ▶ watch 15:30
3. Position stencil number two over your first layer and apply a second ink colour, pressing firmly to add depth and dimension. ▶ watch 18:00
4. Apply stencil number three with a darker shade, pressing hard to create strong shadows and definition in the handbag design. ▶ watch 19:30
5. Heat set your stencilled design with a heat gun, then use an anti-static bag to remove any moisture. ▶ watch 21:30
6. Stamp the coordinating stamp with gold embossing ink to add stitching and clasp details to your handbag. ▶ watch 22:00
7. Apply gold embossing powder to the stamped detail and heat set until shiny and crisp. ▶ watch 22:30
8. Use the coordinating outline die to cut out your finished handbag design. ▶ watch 25:15
9. Run the die-cut handbag through the 3D embossing folder to add texture and dimension to the design. ▶ watch 26:00
10. Adhere your embossed handbag to your card base using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 26:30

Tips from the show

• Don't worry about achieving a perfectly smooth blend with your stencils; slight texture actually adds to the design and hides imperfections.
• You can skip steps if you prefer—use just the stencils alone, or combine stencils with the embossing folder without stamping.
• Speed with stencils is fast, making this technique accessible for crafters of all abilities.

More from this show

• Fashion Shoe Card with Patterned Paper and Sparkle
• Layered Lipstick Card with Stencil Blending and Embossing

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