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Gold Embossed Typewriter Vellum Card

A project from our live show CATCH UP with the Create Together Club - Inspiration Video 6 for Stamp A NOTE TO SAY - SHOW 30th Oct 21 · 30/10/2021

Create a delicate, elegant card by stamping a typewriter image onto vellum with gold embossing ink and clear embossing powder. The heat-set result gives a subtle, sophisticated look that works beautifully on translucent vellum.

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  1. 1

    Place a piece of vellum on your work surface and position the typewriter stamp in the centre using a magnet to hold it steady.

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  2. 2

    Apply anti-static powder to the vellum to prevent static cling.

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  3. 3

    Ink up the typewriter stamp thoroughly with the gold embossing ink pad, tapping all over for even coverage.

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  4. 4

    Press the stamp firmly onto the vellum, applying good pressure to capture all the detail.

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  5. 5

    Lift the stamp carefully away from the vellum.

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  6. 6

    Sprinkle clear embossing powder over the wet gold ink to seal it.

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  7. 7

    Heat set the embossing powder with a heat gun, moving it steadily across the vellum to avoid warping.

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  8. 8

    Mount the embossed vellum onto a card base to complete the project.

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