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Create an elegant monochromatic card featuring a delicate embossed design on smooth black cardstock. Using black ink and embossing powder, you'll achieve a subtle textured effect with dimensional detail that catches the light beautifully. The debossed reverse side reveals the intricate texture transfer, resulting in a sophisticated piece perfect for special occasions.
Select a smooth black cardstock for your project. Choose your embossing folder with the desired floral design.
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Apply black ink to both sides of the embossing folder using a black ink pad. Ensure the raised design areas are well covered with ink.
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Place the black cardstock into the embossing folder that has been inked with the white ink pad. Position the cardstock carefully to ensure it sits flat within the folder.
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Run your prepared cardstock and embossing folder through your embossing machine to create the raised floral design on the black cardstock.
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Turn the card over to examine the debossed side. The embossing folder creates an indentation that transfers the texture from the smooth black cardstock, creating a subtle textured pattern on the reverse side.
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Optional: Lightly swipe a coordinating ink pad around the debossed edges of the design to add subtle highlights and enhance the embossed detail.
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