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3D Embossed Design Card

A project from our live show IDEAL WORLD - Join Toni for the latest Stamps By Me product launch - Broadcast Wed 21st May 12 p.m. · 21/05/2025 · watch it from 38:45

3D Embossed Design Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a beautiful greeting card featuring a 3D embossed floral design with elegant pink hibiscus flowers and inspirational text. Using an embossing folder and decorative papers, you'll add raised texture and dimension to create a luxury, handmade card. The technique combines embossing with layered elements to produce a stunning, professional-looking result.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Place your die-cut design piece or prepared card stock on the magnetic glass mat. Position a pink card blank o

    Place your die-cut design piece or prepared card stock on the magnetic glass mat. Position a pink card blank on the mat to prepare for the embossing process.

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  2. Step 2: Open the 3D embossing folder and position your card stock on the raised side of the folder. Place the card sto

    Open the 3D embossing folder and position your card stock on the raised side of the folder. Place the card stock carefully to ensure it sits flat within the folder.

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  3. Step 3: Close the pink embossing folder carefully over your stamped design, ensuring the image is centred within the f

    Close the pink embossing folder carefully over your stamped design, ensuring the image is centred within the folder. Press down gently to align the design before running it through your die-cutting machine.

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  4. Step 4: Create a sandwich by placing a clear plate on the bottom of the magnetic glass mat, then position your closed

    Create a sandwich by placing a clear plate on the bottom of the magnetic glass mat, then position your closed embossing folder on top, and finally place another clear plate on top of the folder.

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  5. Step 5: Run the sandwich through your die-cutting machine using the hand crank to emboss the design onto your card.

    Run the sandwich through your die-cutting machine using the hand crank to emboss the design onto your card.

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  6. Step 6: Carefully remove the embossing folder from your card. Admire the raised and recessed 3D effect created on the

    Carefully remove the embossing folder from your card. Admire the raised and recessed 3D effect created on the pink card panel, showing the detailed hibiscus design.

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