Embossed Floral Background Card

A project from our live show BRAND NEW LAUNCH ON CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her opening show - Broadcast 4th Dec 2023 · 04/12/2023 · watch it from 28:00

Use an embossing folder inked on both sides to create a beautiful textured background with a reverse debossed effect. This technique produces a sophisticated two-tone look that frames your focal image perfectly.

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Step by step

1. Ink both sides of an embossing folder with blue oxide ink, covering the entire raised design. ▶ watch 28:00
2. Place your card stock into the inked embossing folder. ▶ watch 28:30
3. Run the folder and card through your die-cutting machine to emboss the design. ▶ watch 28:45
4. Open the folder and examine both sides; you'll have a debossed side and an embossed side to choose from. ▶ watch 29:00
5. Dry the embossed card with a heat tool to set the ink. ▶ watch 29:30
6. If desired, swipe a white ink pad across the embossed surface to lighten and highlight the raised areas. ▶ watch 30:00
7. Mount your embossed background onto a card base. ▶ watch 30:30
8. Layer your stamped gown image on top, using the embossed background as a framing element. ▶ watch 31:00

Tips from the show

• Inking both sides of the embossing folder gives you two different finishes to choose from.
• If the two-tone effect looks too stark, you can swipe white ink over it to soften the contrast.
• Place a piece of card behind the embossing folder to prevent lines appearing on your project when running through the machine.

More from this show

• Ombré Gown Card with Lamination Stamps
• Framed Gown Card with Embossing Folder Details
• White Ink Embossed Magnolia Background Card

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