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Bride and Groom Card with Table Setting

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch show 2 - broadcast 2nd Jan 2024 · 02/01/2024 · watch it from 33:30

Bride and Groom Card with Table Setting - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant wedding card featuring a romantic bride and groom scene embossed in blue oxide on a dark background, mounted on a teal card base. The design showcases a detailed table setting with the couple, trees, and a church spire, enhanced with watercolour techniques for added depth. This sophisticated card combines embossing and layering techniques to create a storytelling piece perfect for celebrating a special day.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Ink the HD 3D embossing folder with blue oxide ink, tapping the ink pad across both sides of the folder.

    Ink the HD 3D embossing folder with blue oxide ink, tapping the ink pad across both sides of the folder.

    ▶ watch this step (34:45)
  2. Step 2: Place the pearl card stock into the inked embossing folder. The folder should already have Distress Oxide ink

    Place the pearl card stock into the inked embossing folder. The folder should already have Distress Oxide ink applied to create the background pattern.

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  3. Step 3: Place your stamped image into the embossing folder and run through a die-cutting machine to emboss the design.

    Place your stamped image into the embossing folder and run through a die-cutting machine to emboss the design.

    ▶ watch this step (35:15)
  4. Step 4: Use a wet paintbrush to activate the purple oxide ink on the back of the stamped image. Move the colour around

    Use a wet paintbrush to activate the purple oxide ink on the back of the stamped image. Move the colour around to create a watercolour effect.

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  5. Step 5: Use a tissue to gently dab and pick up excess ink from the stamped image. This helps control the intensity of

    Use a tissue to gently dab and pick up excess ink from the stamped image. This helps control the intensity of the purple colour and creates a softer, more blended effect on the design.

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  6. Step 6: Fussy cut around the bride and groom stamp, carefully cutting out the detailed outline of the figures.

    Fussy cut around the bride and groom stamp, carefully cutting out the detailed outline of the figures.

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  7. Step 7: Mount the pre-printed painted scene showing the table and chairs onto white card stock. Use a brush to apply a

    Mount the pre-printed painted scene showing the table and chairs onto white card stock. Use a brush to apply adhesive and smooth the mount into place.

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  8. Step 8: Position the bride and groom stamps on top of the table setting design. Place them centrally to create a balan

    Position the bride and groom stamps on top of the table setting design. Place them centrally to create a balanced composition for your card.

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  9. Step 9: Add glitter glue to the bride's gown for sparkle. Apply the glue to the dress details as desired to create a s

    Add glitter glue to the bride's gown for sparkle. Apply the glue to the dress details as desired to create a shimmering effect.

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