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A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch show 4 - broadcast 3rd Jan 2024 · 03/01/2024 · watch it from 33:30
Create an elegant celebration card featuring embossed curtains and a table scene. Using white ink and gold embossing powder, you'll add ornate detail to the design elements before cutting them out to frame a romantic window scene. The finished piece combines sophisticated embossing techniques with layered papercraft for a luxurious effect.
Select two pieces of patterned paper or offcuts to use for the left and right curtains of your card.
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Position the left curtain piece (the 5 by 7 inch piece with the curtain design) into the 3D embossing folder. Run the folder through your die-cutting machine to emboss the curtain pattern.
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Position the right curtain piece into the embossing folder showing the raised detail of the curtains around the table. Run through your die-cutting machine to emboss the design.
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Take a piece of white cardstock and run it through the family gathering 3D embossing folder to create the table scene.
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Using a sponge dauber or applicator, gently apply white ink over the embossed right curtain design to highlight the raised detail and create dimension.
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Whilst the white ink is still wet, sprinkle gold embossing powder lightly over the curtain design on the card.
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Brush off any excess embossing powder from the card. Use a heat gun to heat-set the embossing powder until it melts and becomes raised and shiny.
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Sponge white ink over the embossed table image to bring out the detail and create contrast against the background.
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Carefully cut out the curtain designs following their outlines with scissors. Take your time to cut precisely around the delicate lace-effect edges of the curtain pieces.
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Mount the left curtain piece on the left side of a white card base using foam tape.
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Position the embossed table scene in the centre of the gold-edged card and mount it in place using adhesive.
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Mount the right curtain on the right side of the card using foam tape to create dimension.
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