Vintage Typewriter Card with Embossed Background

A project from our live show CATCH UP with the Create Together Club - Inspiration Video 7 for Stamp A NOTE TO SAY - SHOW 31st Oct 21 · 31/10/2021 · watch it from 3:30

A sophisticated card featuring a typewriter stamp on a craft-coloured cardstock, layered over an embossed background in vintage wood tones. The design includes gold-embossed typewriter keys, twine detailing, and a washi tape accent for an elegant, timeless look.

You will need

Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Grenadine 050821OSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Cire 050821KSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Ink both sides of your embossing folder with two vintage-toned ink colours, applying colour randomly to both the raised and recessed sides. ▶ watch 3:45
2. Spray the inked embossing folder lightly with water to create a soft bleed effect and avoid harsh lines. ▶ watch 5:00
3. Place white cardstock inside the embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine, removing the A plate for optimal embossing. ▶ watch 5:15
4. Examine both the embossed and debossed sides of your cardstock and choose which side you prefer for your card base. ▶ watch 6:15
5. Stamp the typewriter image onto craft-coloured cardstock using your chosen ink colour. ▶ watch 6:45
6. If the stamp colour is not dark enough, repeat-stamp over the same image to build up the colour intensity. ▶ watch 7:15
7. Cut out the typewriter image carefully around the outline, leaving the decorative border at the top intact. ▶ watch 7:45
8. Use an anti-static bag to remove any moisture from the stamped cardstock before proceeding. ▶ watch 8:45
9. Apply embossing ink with an embossing pen to select typewriter keys, creating highlights on just a few keys rather than all of them. ▶ watch 9:00
10. Heat-set the embossing ink with a heat tool to permanently set the gold colour onto the keys. ▶ watch 9:30
11. Adhere the typewriter image to your embossed card base using foam pads for dimension. ▶ watch 10:45
12. Wrap twine around the card in a decorative manner, positioning the bow over the typewriter image. ▶ watch 11:30
13. Add a sepia washi tape strip across the card and finish with a sparkly gem or sequin in the open space. ▶ watch 15:00

Tips from the show

• You can change your ink colour and repeat-stamp to build up colour if the first impression is not dark enough.
• Spray the embossing folder with water to create a soft bleed and avoid harsh lines in your embossed background.
• There are no rules with embossing folders—you can leave them completely white for a clean and simple look, or colour them as shown.

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