Embossed Tree Card with Layered Ink Technique

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Create a beautiful card featuring an embossed tree design with a multi-layered ink technique. By inking the embossing folder in black, adding touches of pink, and highlighting with white ink, you achieve a dimensional snowy tree effect that appears part of the printed design until touched.

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Step by step

1. Select the Summer Tree embossing folder (the full, leafy tree design). ▶ watch 40:30
2. Tap the embossing folder lightly with black ink pad to create a subtle base layer on the tree. ▶ watch 42:45
3. Add touches of pink ink to scattered areas of the tree design to introduce colour variation. ▶ watch 43:30
4. Allow the inks to dry slightly, then use a tissue to gently push back any excess ink if needed. ▶ watch 44:00
5. Tap white pigment ink over the tree design to push the darker colours back and create a snowy, dimensional effect. ▶ watch 45:00
6. Blend the white ink by tapping gently; avoid over-applying to retain detail in the tree. ▶ watch 45:30
7. Edge the card blank with black ink pad, tilting it slightly for darker coverage. ▶ watch 49:00
8. Glue the embossed panel onto a craft-coloured card blank. ▶ watch 49:30
9. Add a sentiment or leave as a statement piece; the layered inks create a complete design. ▶ watch 49:45

Tips from the show

• Pigment ink blends beautifully, so you can push colours back and forth to achieve the desired effect.
• If you apply too much dark ink, use white ink to push it back and create balance.
• Incorporate small amounts of accent colour (like pink) throughout the design to tie all elements together visually.

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