Magnolia Card with Stencilled Layers and Gold Embossing

A project from our live show QUATTRO-D FREE WORKSHOP - Join Toni for some YOU TIME - as well as exploring the wonderful world of Q-D - Broadcast 24th August 22 · 24/08/2022 · watch it from 24:00

Sarah creates a sophisticated magnolia card using the Quattro-D stencils with distress oxide inks applied in soft, ghosted layers. She builds subtle colour transitions and finishes with gold embossing powder for an elegant, dimensional result.

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Step by step

1. Apply the first magnolia stencil layer to your card using salvage patina distress oxide ink with a blending brush. ▶ watch 24:30
2. Use a soft, ghosting technique by applying the ink very lightly and building up colour gradually. ▶ watch 25:00
3. Line up the second stencil layer and apply peacock feathers distress oxide ink in the same soft manner. ▶ watch 25:30
4. Add the third layer using crushed olive distress oxide for a subtle yellowy-green tone. ▶ watch 26:00
5. Apply the fourth stencil layer with peeled paint distress oxide to create final shading and depth. ▶ watch 26:30
6. Once the stencilled design is complete and dry, stamp the magnolia stamp using black or embossing ink. ▶ watch 27:00
7. Heat-set the stamp with gold embossing powder to add sparkle and bring out the design details. ▶ watch 27:30
8. Allow to cool, then optionally die-cut around the magnolia or snip out individual flower heads for dimensional layering. ▶ watch 28:00

Tips from the show

• The layering stencils protect the underlying layers, so you don't need to clean between each colour application.
• Use a ghosting technique with soft, subtle colour transitions for a sophisticated, painted effect.
• You can snip out the flower heads and layer them on pads for extra 3D dimension.

More from this show

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• Dry Brushed Peony Card with Confetti Inks
• Embossed Magnolia with Stencil Halo Detail
• Stamped and Coloured Peony with Embossing Folder Texture

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