Embossed Tree Card with Black and White Ink Technique

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 25th July 2025 · 25/07/2025 · watch it from 36:30

Run an embossing folder through your machine to create a detailed tree design with cascading words, then stamp and blend black and white inks to create a striking monochrome card with soft, distressed edges.

You will need

Stamps By Me Stamp & Emboss Bundle - 230725ASEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut your card stock to size and run it through your embossing machine with the tree embossing folder to create the raised design. ▶ watch 36:30
2. Ink up the tree stamp with black pigment ink and stamp it onto the embossed card, pressing firmly to capture all the detail. ▶ watch 40:30
3. Run the embossed card through your machine again with black card stock to create a black background layer. ▶ watch 46:00
4. Swipe the white ink pad across the black embossed card to highlight the words and tree design. ▶ watch 55:45
5. Use your finger or a blending brush to soften any harsh lines where the white ink meets the black, creating a gentle distressed effect. ▶ watch 57:00
6. Go back over the white areas with the white ink pad to reinforce the words and design details. ▶ watch 58:00

Tips from the show

• Use pigment ink as it is super blendable and has oil in it, making it perfect for distressing edges.
• If you don't like how your card turns out, remember it's just ink and card, so you can bin it and try again with different colours and techniques.
• Dry your card with a heat tool before stamping if you've used water or spray, to ensure the stamp picks up properly.

More from this show

• Watercolour Embossed Tree Card with Spray Technique
• Embossed Rose Card with Wax Highlight
• Embossed Heart Card with Pigment Ink Blending
• Inked Embossing Folder Card on Coloured Stock
• Multi-Colour Stamped Tree Card with Sponge Daubers

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