Ghost Stamping Card with Vellum and Embossed Details

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Toni for some GHOST STAMPING 22nd Sept 21 · 22/09/2021 · watch it from 5:00

A striking card featuring partial stamping in two colours with heat embossing. The design uses a large border stamp printed in clear embossing powder on the card base and white embossing powder on vellum, layered together to create a seamless, elegant effect with dimensional flowers on top.

You will need

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Step by step

1. Place a piece of vellum in the centre of your card base, holding it in place with magnets. ▶ watch 5:00
2. Ink up your large border stamp with a sticky ink pad and stamp onto the vellum with firm, even pressure. ▶ watch 5:15
3. Remove the vellum carefully and set it aside, then re-ink the stamp and stamp the same design onto the card base in the same position. ▶ watch 7:30
4. Cover the stamped area on the vellum with white embossing powder, tapping off the excess. ▶ watch 8:45
5. Cover the stamped area on the card base with clear embossing powder, tapping off the excess. ▶ watch 9:00
6. Heat set the white powder on the vellum piece with a heat gun until fully melted. ▶ watch 13:30
7. Heat set the clear powder on the card base with a heat gun until fully melted. ▶ watch 14:00
8. From the white embossed cardstock, carefully cut out two large flower motifs from the stamped design. ▶ watch 15:15
9. Align and layer the vellum piece onto the card base, ensuring the designs line up seamlessly. ▶ watch 25:00
10. Adhere the vellum to the card base with a small amount of glue, being mindful not to use too much moisture as it can cause the vellum to cockle. ▶ watch 27:00
11. Attach the two cut-out flowers to the card using foam pads to add dimension. ▶ watch 28:00
12. Secure the vellum further by adding sequins or gems to hold it flat and add embellishment. ▶ watch 35:00

Tips from the show

• Use an anti-static bag when working with embossing powder to prevent it from sticking to your hands.
• Be mindful when gluing vellum as moisture from the glue can cause it to cockle; use only a tiny amount.
• Clear embossing powder creates a subtle, elegant effect that catches the light beautifully on vellum.

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