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Embossed Sentiment Floating Frame Card

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Simon for Monday Madness in the How To Craft Network Studios 4th Oct 21 · 04/10/2021

A modern card featuring a large embossed 'You're Awesome' sentiment on a layered blue and black base with rounded corners. The design creates a floating frame effect with raised imagery that brings the colourful elements forward.

9steps
22:00in the show
Step 1 of 9

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  1. 1

    Round all corners of the card blank using the corner punch to soften the edges.

    ▶ watch this step 23:15
  2. 2

    Round the corners of a blue cardstock layer using the corner punch to match the card blank.

    ▶ watch this step 23:30
  3. 3

    Round the corners of a black cardstock layer using the corner punch to match the other layers.

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  4. 4

    Mount the blue layer onto the black layer using tape and wet glue to create a layered base.

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  5. 5

    Rub the card with an anti-static bag to prevent embossing powder from sticking to unwanted areas.

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  6. 6

    Stamp the large 'You're Awesome' sentiment onto the darker part of the layered card using embossing ink, pressing firmly.

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  7. 7

    Re-ink the sentiment stamp to ensure there is enough embossing ink for the powder to adhere properly.

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  8. 8

    Shake white embossing powder over the stamped sentiment, covering it completely.

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  9. 9

    Tilt the card to remove excess embossing powder, pushing loose bits away with your finger, then return the loose powder to its container.

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