Sky's the Limit Embossed Cloud Background

A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 28th August 23 · 28/08/2023 · watch it from 36:45

Create a textured sky background using a 3D embossing folder and coordinating stencil to add dimension and realism. The technique produces fluffy, dimensional clouds perfect for layering with other designs.

You will need

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Step by step

1. Cut a piece of white card stock to size and trim it to fit your embossing folder. ▶ watch 36:45
2. Place the card stock into the 3D embossing folder, ensuring it is positioned correctly. ▶ watch 37:00
3. Run the folder through your die-cutting machine to create the embossed cloud texture. ▶ watch 37:30
4. Remove the card from the folder and inspect the dimensional cloud details. ▶ watch 37:45
5. Select a light ink pad in a sky colour (such as teal or light blue). ▶ watch 38:30
6. Blend the ink over the embossed card using a blending tool or sponge, working from the edges towards the centre to pick up the cloud texture. ▶ watch 38:45
7. Position the coordinating cloud stencil over your inked background. ▶ watch 39:15
8. Offset the stencil slightly and add additional cloud shapes using the same ink colour to create depth and variation in your sky. ▶ watch 39:30

Tips from the show

• The 3D embossing folder creates natural dimples that pick up ink beautifully when blended.
• You can offset the stencil to create multiple cloud layers and make the sky look more realistic.
• This technique works well for creating midnight skies, sunsets, or snowy skies depending on your colour choices.

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