Embossed Heritage Paper Card with White Ink Highlight

A project from our live show HOBBYMAKER TV - Broadcast 9th November 2026 · 09/11/2026 · watch it from 27:00

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Create an elegant card featuring embossed heritage paper in a rich olive green shade. The design showcases a delicate floral motif with raised details that are highlighted to create depth and dimension. This sophisticated technique combines embossing with selective ink application to produce a vintage-inspired card perfect for special occasions.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a dark green cardstock from the heritage paper collection. Place it into the embossing folder with the raised side of the design facing upwards.

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2. 

   Run the dark green cardstock and embossing folder through your die-cutting machine using the appropriate plates to create the embossed pattern.

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3. 

   Remove the dark green cardstock from the embossing folder to reveal the embossed floral design.

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4. 

   Using a white ink pad, gently tap it over the embossed floral design on the dark green card to highlight the raised details. Work lightly to catch just the raised surface, creating a subtle contrast against the dark background.

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5. 

   Apply a gold or metallic wax to the embossed areas by rubbing it on with your finger and buffing to create a highlighted finish. Mount the embossed and highlighted green cardstock panel onto your white card base, ensuring it is centred and secure.

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6. 

   Add a sentiment or greeting to complete your card. Position it on the card front and adhere in place.

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Tips from the show

• Embossing folders have seven layers front and back, so they look equally beautiful on either side – experiment with both.
• White ink on dark cardstock creates a striking contrast and brings out fine details that might otherwise be hard to see.
• You can use the same embossing folder with different ink colours and cardstock shades to create completely different looks.

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