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Embossed Flower Card with White Detail

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 21st December 24 · 21/12/2024 · watch it from 15:00

Embossed Flower Card with White Detail - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant embossed flower card featuring soft purple and cream florals on a dreamy watercolour background. Using an embossing folder, you'll add beautiful texture to your design, then enhance the raised areas with white ink to make the floral details pop. This technique creates a sophisticated, dimensional card perfect for any special occasion.

You will need

Stamps By Me 8.5 Inch Die Cutting & Embossing Machine - 170724AStamps By Me 8.5 Inch Die Cutting & Embossing Machine - 170724ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Select a piece of decorative paper from the Purple Radiance pad. Position the paper inside your embossing fold

    Select a piece of decorative paper from the Purple Radiance pad. Position the paper inside your embossing folder, ensuring it is centred within the folder.

    ▶ watch this step (15:30)
  2. Step 2: Run the embossed paper through your die-cutting machine to create the flower design. Use your A4 die-cutting a

    Run the embossed paper through your die-cutting machine to create the flower design. Use your A4 die-cutting and embossing machine for this step.

    ▶ watch this step (15:45)
  3. Step 3: Remove the embossed paper from the folder and examine the raised floral texture created by the embossing proce

    Remove the embossed paper from the folder and examine the raised floral texture created by the embossing process.

    ▶ watch this step (16:00)
  4. Step 4: Using a white ink pad, gently dab the raised floral elements on your embossed card to highlight the texture. A

    Using a white ink pad, gently dab the raised floral elements on your embossed card to highlight the texture. Apply the ink lightly to create subtle white detail on the purple flowers.

    ▶ watch this step (16:15)
  5. Step 5: Rattle the embossing folder's raised element with the white ink pad to highlight the embossed details on your

    Rattle the embossing folder's raised element with the white ink pad to highlight the embossed details on your card.

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  6. Step 6: Allow the embossed and inked card to dry completely before continuing. Move the piece aside whilst it dries.

    Allow the embossed and inked card to dry completely before continuing. Move the piece aside whilst it dries.

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  7. Step 7: Step back and admire the dimensional effect created by the embossing and white ink combination on your finishe

    Step back and admire the dimensional effect created by the embossing and white ink combination on your finished floral card.

    ▶ watch this step (17:00)

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