Embossed Stag with White Ink Highlight Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 7th November 2025 · 11/07/2025 · watch it from 1:00:00

Create a striking card featuring a stag mount embossed with a cascading pine tree border, then bring the trees forward using white pigment ink. The result is a layered, dimensional card with the trees appearing to frame the stag.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Paper Pad 12 X 12 - 071223ASEE IT Stamps By Me Waste Free Die Set- Traditional Borders - 260424CSEE IT Stamps By Me - Premium Pigment Ink Pure White - Cotton - 121022MSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take a painted mount featuring a stag design. ▶ watch 1:00:15
2. Position the embossing folder in landscape orientation so the tree line sits at the bottom of the stag. ▶ watch 1:00:30
3. Run the mount through your embossing machine with the folder to create a raised tree border that appears to cuddle the stag. ▶ watch 1:00:45
4. Tap the white pigment ink pad lightly onto the embossed tree area to bring the trees into the foreground. ▶ watch 1:01:45
5. Adhere the embossed and inked mount onto a black matted layer, then onto a cream card blank. ▶ watch 1:02:30
6. Apply glue to the tree area and add eco-friendly glitter for sparkle and dimension. ▶ watch 1:06:30
7. Once the glue is dry, brush off excess glitter using an anti-static bag or soft brush. ▶ watch 1:07:00
8. Add a sentiment to complete the card. ▶ watch 1:07:15

Tips from the show

• The white pigment ink brings lost detail back to the foreground after embossing.
• If you get a line or smudge with the white ink, blend over it with a blending brush.
• Do not wipe glitter while the glue is wet, as it will smudge; wait until dry before brushing off excess.

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