Abbey Embossed Card with Pink Ink and White Highlight

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch show 3 - broadcast 3rd Jan 2024 · 03/01/2024 · watch it from 12:30

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Create a stunning card featuring an embossed Abbey design on soft pink patterned paper. Using layered ink techniques with pink and white, you'll bring out the intricate seven-layer 3D embossed detail to create a romantic, dimensional effect. This elegant card showcases the beautiful architectural details with a delicate colour palette perfect for special occasions.

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Step by step

1. 

   Trim your patterned paper to fit through your embossing machine. Position the paper on your cutting mat and use a trimmer or craft knife to cut it to the appropriate size.

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2. 

   Place your paper between the two sides of the Abbey embossing folder. Run the folder through your die-cutting machine with the appropriate plates to emboss the design onto the paper.

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3. 

   Take a pink ink pad and lightly tap it across the background area of the stamped image to add colour. Use a gentle tapping motion to build up the pink tone gradually.

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4. 

   Use a white ink pad to tap across the embossed Abbey detail, highlighting the raised areas to bring the design to the foreground.

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5. 

   Continue tapping the white ink pad over the embossed Abbey design, building up the coverage until the raised detail is clearly visible and stands out from the pink background.

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6. 

   Set the embossed Eiffel Tower piece aside to use as the background layer for your card.

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Tips from the show

• The deboss (back) is equally as beautiful as the emboss (front) with HD 3D folders, so you can flip and use either side.
• You can sand back embossed folders to reveal the white core of patterned papers for different effects.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with embossing folders as they are durable and you can always try again on another piece of paper.

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