Watercolour Embossed Tree Card with Spray 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 1:01:30

Create a soft, blended watercolour effect by inking an embossing folder with a light colour, spraying it with water, and running it through your machine to produce a dreamy, organic card background.

You will need

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Step by step

1. Ink up the tree embossing folder with a light colour ink pad, tapping both sides to ensure good coverage. ▶ watch 1:01:30
2. Spray the inked embossing folder lightly with water to create a wet, blended effect. ▶ watch 1:01:45
3. Place your card stock onto the wet, inked folder and run it through your embossing machine. ▶ watch 1:02:00
4. Remove the card and use a tissue or your finger to soften any harsh edges or bleeding ink lines. ▶ watch 1:02:30
5. Once the card is dry, stamp the tree design onto the watercoloured background using black pigment ink. ▶ watch 1:06:00
6. Stamp the tree multiple times if needed to build up the colour, as the card may still be slightly damp from the spray. ▶ watch 1:08:00

Tips from the show

• You can get different looks by varying the amount of water you spray and the colours you use.
• Dry your card with a heat tool before stamping to ensure better ink pickup.
• Less ink, more water, or more ink, less water all produce different effects, so experiment with what works for you.

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