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Embossed Texture Card with Happy Birthday Folder

A project from our live show IDEAL WORLD - Join Toni for the latest Stamps By Me product launch - Broadcast Wed 7th May 12 p.m. · 07/05/2025 · watch it from 55:30

Embossed Texture Card with Happy Birthday Folder - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant textured card featuring an embossed leather-effect finish in rich olive green tones. This project uses an embossing folder to add beautiful raised dimension to your card stock, combined with decorative elements including nature-themed imagery and delicate floral accents. The technique produces a sophisticated, tactile finish perfect for birthday greetings and special occasions.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Select a piece of coloured card stock from your kit. The card shown here is a dark olive green shade.

    Select a piece of coloured card stock from your kit. The card shown here is a dark olive green shade.

    ▶ watch this step (55:45)
  2. Step 2: Place the grey card stock into the embossing folder, positioning it centrally over the design area.

    Place the grey card stock into the embossing folder, positioning it centrally over the design area.

    ▶ watch this step (56:00)
  3. Step 3: Close the embossing folder firmly with both hands to imprint the 'Happy Birthday' pattern onto the dark grey c

    Close the embossing folder firmly with both hands to imprint the 'Happy Birthday' pattern onto the dark grey card.

    ▶ watch this step (56:10)
  4. Step 4: Remove the card from the embossing folder and observe the raised, textured finish on the dark green card. The

    Remove the card from the embossing folder and observe the raised, textured finish on the dark green card. The embossed pattern should show clearly across the surface.

    ▶ watch this step (56:20)
  5. Step 5: Use the embossed dark grey card as a base for your project, or layer it onto another card blank for added dime

    Use the embossed dark grey card as a base for your project, or layer it onto another card blank for added dimension and interest.

    ▶ watch this step (56:30)

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