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Ghost Stamping Card with Vellum and Embossed Details

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for some GHOST STAMPING 22nd Sept 21 · 22/09/2021

A striking card featuring partial stamping in two colours with heat embossing. The design uses a large border stamp printed in clear embossing powder on the card base and white embossing powder on vellum, layered together to create a seamless, elegant effect with dimensional flowers on top.

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  1. 1

    Place a piece of vellum in the centre of your card base, holding it in place with magnets.

    ▶ watch this step 5:00
  2. 2

    Ink up your large border stamp with a sticky ink pad and stamp onto the vellum with firm, even pressure.

    ▶ watch this step 5:15
  3. 3

    Remove the vellum carefully and set it aside, then re-ink the stamp and stamp the same design onto the card base in the same position.

    ▶ watch this step 7:30
  4. 4

    Cover the stamped area on the vellum with white embossing powder, tapping off the excess.

    ▶ watch this step 8:45
  5. 5

    Cover the stamped area on the card base with clear embossing powder, tapping off the excess.

    ▶ watch this step 9:00
  6. 6

    Heat set the white powder on the vellum piece with a heat gun until fully melted.

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  7. 7

    Heat set the clear powder on the card base with a heat gun until fully melted.

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  8. 8

    From the white embossed cardstock, carefully cut out two large flower motifs from the stamped design.

    ▶ watch this step 15:15
  9. 9

    Align and layer the vellum piece onto the card base, ensuring the designs line up seamlessly.

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  10. 10

    Adhere the vellum to the card base with a small amount of glue, being mindful not to use too much moisture as it can cause the vellum to cockle.

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  11. 11

    Attach the two cut-out flowers to the card using foam pads to add dimension.

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  12. 12

    Secure the vellum further by adding sequins or gems to hold it flat and add embellishment.

    ▶ watch this step 35:00

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