Embossed Card with Inked Edges

A project from our live show IDEAL WORLD - Join Toni for the latest Stamps By Me product launch - Broadcast Wed 2nd April 6 p.m. · 02/04/2025 · watch it from 48:15

A sophisticated card using quality card stock run through an embossing folder, then enhanced with ink pad colour around the edges. The white core of the card stock creates beautiful contrast when sanded.

You will need

Stamps By Me - All Surfaces Vintage Paper Collection - 270325ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Select a piece of coloured card stock from the vintage collection. ▶ watch 48:30
2. Run the card stock through an embossing folder using a die-cutting machine to create a raised embossed design. ▶ watch 48:45
3. Ink up a white ink pad. ▶ watch 50:15
4. Apply the white ink around one corner of the embossed card, creating a halo effect. ▶ watch 50:30
5. Go over the inked area again with the white ink to deepen the halo and create layered colour. ▶ watch 51:00
6. Optionally, apply a darker ink colour over the white to create a purplish-white halo effect for added dimension. ▶ watch 52:00
7. If desired, sand the edges with a sanding block to reveal the white core of the card stock for contrast. ▶ watch 52:30

Tips from the show

• The card stock has a white core that shows beautifully when sanded, adding extra visual interest.
• Don't worry about mistakes—it's just a piece of card; you can bin it and start again.
• The quality of the card stock means it won't crack when embossed and carries ink beautifully.

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