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Heat-Embossed Vellum Tag with Painted Florals

A project from our live show Join Toni and Kelly for SUPER SAVINGS in the HTCN studio broadcast 8th Feb 22 · 08/02/2022

An elegant tag featuring heat-embossed florals on vellum with hand-painted watercolour details and layered die-cut elements. The design showcases how vellum can be transformed with embossing and painting techniques to create delicate, dimensional pieces.

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37:45in the show
Step 1 of 12

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  1. 1

    Place vellum onto your work surface and stamp a large floral image using VersaMark ink.

    ▶ watch this step 38:00
  2. 2

    Sprinkle white embossing powder over the stamped image and tap off excess powder.

    ▶ watch this step 38:15
  3. 3

    Heat the embossed vellum using a heat tool set to high temperature, holding it briefly to melt the powder and create a raised, glossy finish.

    ▶ watch this step 40:30
  4. 4

    Spritz water onto the embossed vellum surface using a spray bottle, then paint over the embossed design with watercolour inks using a brush.

    ▶ watch this step 41:00
  5. 5

    Add a second ink colour to the wet vellum, allowing colours to blend and bleed around the embossed lines.

    ▶ watch this step 42:30
  6. 6

    Dry the painted vellum using a heat tool held at a distance to avoid reactivating the embossing powder.

    ▶ watch this step 43:00
  7. 7

    Fussy-cut individual floral elements from the painted vellum sheet using small scissors.

    ▶ watch this step 44:00
  8. 8

    Create a tag shape using a tag maker tool and trim to size with a paper trimmer.

    ▶ watch this step 50:30
  9. 9

    Stamp a sentiment onto the tag using black ink.

    ▶ watch this step 51:30
  10. 10

    Attach twine to the tag for hanging.

    ▶ watch this step 52:00
  11. 11

    Glue the fussy-cut vellum florals onto the tag, positioning them to create a layered, dimensional arrangement.

    ▶ watch this step 53:00
  12. 12

    Add leaves and additional embellishments to frame the focal flowers and complete the design.

    ▶ watch this step 54:30

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