Embossed Window Card with Pencil Shading

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - BOX KIT - Join Toni for her latest launch show 1 - broadcast 16th Nov 22 · 16/11/2022 · watch it from 43:15

An elegant card using the embossing folder to create a window effect, then enhanced with a simple pencil shading technique. The raised embossed detail is brought to life by tilting a pencil on its side to catch and highlight the design.

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Step by step

1. Cut a piece of patterned paper from the magazine to your desired card size. ▶ watch 43:30
2. Place the patterned paper into the 3D embossing folder, lining it up as best you can in the centre. ▶ watch 43:45
3. Close the embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine according to the manufacturer's settings for 3D folders. ▶ watch 44:00
4. Remove the embossed paper from the folder and inspect the raised window design. ▶ watch 44:15
5. Take a pencil and tilt it on its side—not upright—so the side of the lead sits flat against the paper. ▶ watch 44:30
6. Gently scratch the pencil over the top of the embossed paper, moving around the window frame to catch and highlight the raised detail. ▶ watch 44:45
7. Use a black pencil to add a subtle shadow inside the window area to create depth. ▶ watch 45:00
8. Add sparkle or glitter inside the window to create a snowy or festive effect if desired. ▶ watch 45:15
9. Mount the embossed panel onto a card base, leaving the plain side of the paper visible if you prefer a minimalist look. ▶ watch 45:30

Tips from the show

• The pencil shading technique picks up the raised embossed detail without requiring ink or paint.
• You can use a black or coloured pencil depending on the effect you want to achieve.
• This technique works well for masculine cards when combined with foliage and bird elements from the magazine.

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