Ink-Blended Embossed Card with Gold Accents

A project from our live show MONDAY PODCAST - Join Toni Darroch for her latest updates and inspiration - Broadcast 17th July 23 · 17/07/2023 · watch it from 39:45

Create a stunning card by inking both sides of an embossing folder with pink and water spray, then embossing onto cardstock. Add gold embossing powder to the raised areas for a gilded effect, and optionally run it back through with dark ink for added depth and sophistication.

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Step by step

1. Select a light pink ink colour and swipe it across both sides of your embossing folder. ▶ watch 39:45
2. Spray the inked folder lightly with water (approximately four sprays) to blend the colour. ▶ watch 40:00
3. Place white cardstock into the prepared embossing folder. ▶ watch 40:30
4. Set up your machine with the thick white base plate and embossing plate on top. ▶ watch 41:45
5. Run the folder through the machine to transfer the inked embossed design onto your cardstock. ▶ watch 42:00
6. Remove the cardstock and examine the beautiful embossed and debossed effect with colour. ▶ watch 42:30
7. Use an anti-static bag to prevent moisture from sticking to your embossing folder. ▶ watch 43:00
8. Lightly swipe a sticky ink pad across the raised areas of your embossed card to catch the highlights. ▶ watch 44:00
9. Sprinkle gold embossing powder over the sticky ink areas. ▶ watch 44:30
10. Use an embossing powder brush to remove excess powder from between the details. ▶ watch 45:00
11. Heat set the gold powder with an embossing gun until it melts and adheres. ▶ watch 45:30
12. Optionally, re-ink the folder with dark ink and run the card back through for added depth and definition. ▶ watch 52:00

Tips from the show

• Make sure your embossing folder is completely dry before using it again to prevent sticking.
• You can stop at any stage – after the initial emboss, after adding the gold, or after the final dark ink pass.
• Use an anti-static bag to protect your embossing folder from moisture between uses.

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