White-on-White Embossed Aperture Card with Timeless Stitch Die

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 8th FEB - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 4 · 08/02/2023 · watch it from 20:45

Create a dimensional white-on-white card using the Timeless Stitch die to produce an embossed aperture effect without an embossing folder. The layered die-cuts create a 3D appearance with nested circles for stamping animals or sentiments inside.

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Step by step

1. Cut the same coloured card twice using the Timeless Stitch die on 215gsm cardstock with a die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 20:45
2. Glue one die-cut flat onto the card base to create the embossed look. ▶ watch 21:00
3. Trim and reposition the excess pieces from the second die-cut to fill in void areas and create a seamless design. ▶ watch 23:00
4. Ensure all pieces are glued down completely flat. ▶ watch 23:30
5. Add a shadow effect by dabbing a grey or pale blue ink pad around the design edges with a small brush. ▶ watch 25:30
6. Lightly water down the ink shadow with a damp brush to create a subtle cast shadow. ▶ watch 26:00
7. Stamp a cute animal or sentiment into the nested circle aperture using one of the A6 stamp sets. ▶ watch 28:15
8. Add a coloured card pad behind the aperture if desired, then adhere the final piece to your card base. ▶ watch 29:00

Tips from the show

• If you don't have embossing folders, this die-cut technique creates the same 3D embossed look affordably.
• You can twist the exterior die slightly off-centre for variety rather than keeping it symmetrical.
• Glue pieces down fully at home where you have time, unlike on a live show.

More from this show

• Watercolour Dragged Church Card with Masking Fluid
• Shaped Card with Timeless Stitch Die and Offset Aperture
• Maple and Lime Leaf Inlay Card with Gold Outline
• Stitch-Framed Leaf Card with Embossed Centre Circle

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