Embossed Floral Card with White Ink and Sparkle Powder

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 23rd March 2026 · 03/23/2026 · watch it from 40:45

Create an elegant card using a high-definition 3D embossing folder with white ink, embossing powder, and optional sparkle accents. The technique produces a dimensional floral design with subtle iridescence that elevates the card from simple to sophisticated.

You will need

Signature Watercolour High Definition 3D Embossing Folder - Tiger Lily - 090622ISEE IT Signature Watercolour High Definition 3D Embossing Folder - Pretty Peony - 090622HSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut white card stock to size and run it through your embossing machine with the Tiger Lily or Pretty Peony HD 3D embossing folder. ▶ watch 40:45
2. Ink a white ink pad and tap it repeatedly across the embossed design to fill in all the raised areas, ensuring full coverage of the dimensional details. ▶ watch 43:30
3. Sprinkle iridescent embossing powder (such as Salt) into the centre of the flowers and leaves for accent sparkle. ▶ watch 48:30
4. Tap off any excess powder onto a card to catch it, then heat set with an embossing heat gun held at a distance. ▶ watch 49:00
5. Layer the embossed piece onto patterned paper that complements the floral design. ▶ watch 51:45
6. Stamp a sentiment onto a separate piece of card stock using sticky embossing ink. ▶ watch 53:30
7. Emboss the sentiment with white or coordinating embossing powder and heat set. ▶ watch 54:30
8. Trim the sentiment piece and edge it with a dark ink pad by swiping the edges for dimension. ▶ watch 1:02:00
9. Attach foam pads to the back of the sentiment piece and adhere it to the main card. ▶ watch 1:03:15

Tips from the show

• Always use an anti-static bag before heat embossing to remove moisture and prevent unwanted sparkle floating on your card.
• Embossing powder will only stick to pigment ink pads and sticky embossing inks, not dye-based inks.
• The emboss is as beautiful as the deboss on these high-definition folders, so both sides of the design are worth showcasing.

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