Embossed Falling Stars Panel Card with Ink Blending

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Simon for MONDAY MADNESS in the How To Craft Network Studios 18th Oct 21 · 18/10/2021 · watch it from 22:00

Design a striking card featuring a large embossed falling stars background panel with soft, blended distress oxide colours in blue, green and pink. The embossed detail creates beautiful texture and dimension that really pops against the coloured background.

You will need

465778 TV - GOSSIP GLITTER CARD 170gsm - Rubelite - 030219aSEE IT Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black - 300921CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Dust a piece of card with an anti-static bag to prevent embossing powder from sticking where unwanted. ▶ watch 22:30
2. Ink the large falling stars stamp thoroughly with embossing ink, ensuring all detail areas are covered. ▶ watch 23:45
3. Press the inked stamp firmly onto the card, then lift carefully to reveal the embossing ink impression. ▶ watch 24:00
4. Generously apply white embossing powder over the entire inked image, making sure all areas are covered. ▶ watch 25:15
5. Tip excess powder back into the container, then use a heat gun to melt and set the embossing powder until it becomes crystal clear and shiny. ▶ watch 25:45
6. Using a blending sponge, apply blue distress oxide in circular motions from the top of the panel, dragging downward through roughly the top third. ▶ watch 28:00
7. Switch to green distress oxide and apply from the edge, blending lightly into the blue to soften the colour transition. ▶ watch 29:15
8. Apply pink distress oxide from the base upward, blending gently into the green to create a smooth gradient. ▶ watch 30:15
9. Trim the embossed and blended panel to size using scissors. ▶ watch 31:30
10. Stamp 'Big Thanks' sentiment in black ink onto a white card layer in the bottom corner. ▶ watch 35:00
11. Glue the white sentiment layer onto an emerald green glitter card base. ▶ watch 35:30
12. Mount the embossed and ink-blended panel onto the glitter card base, positioning it to showcase the detail. ▶ watch 36:00

Tips from the show

• If you're not confident with ink blending, you can use light icing sprays instead to add colour while keeping the white embossed detail prominent.
• The chalky distress oxide colours blend beautifully together even when they're unconventional colour combinations.
• Tilting the card forward helps reduce glare and makes the embossed detail easier to see.

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