Whispering Wings Embossed Vellum Fairy Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 26th September 2025 · 09/26/2025 · watch it from 20:30

A delicate fairy card featuring an embossed vellum background with moon and star details, layered with die-cut fairy figures and coordinating sentiments. The design creates an ethereal, magical look with dimensional wings and sparkle embellishments.

You will need

Stamps By Me Bumper Pack - Whispering Wings - 090625ASEE IT Stamps By Me Embossing Folder - Whispering Wings - 090625CSEE IT Stamps By Me Stamp & Die Set - Whispering Wings - 090625BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Run the embossing folder through your machine on a piece of craft-coloured card stock to create the moon and draping stars background. ▶ watch 20:45
2. Reveal the embossed card and apply white pigment ink over the embossed details using a dabbing motion to highlight the texture. ▶ watch 22:00
3. Blend away any excess white ink with a brush or finger to create a clean, blended finish on the embossed background. ▶ watch 22:45
4. Place the preprinted vellum from the paper pack into the embossing folder and run it through the machine to create a coordinating embossed vellum layer. ▶ watch 30:15
5. Trim the embossed vellum to fit your card size, being careful not to cut too much away. ▶ watch 32:15
6. Adhere the embossed vellum to the back of your card base using glue only in areas where it will be hidden by other elements. ▶ watch 40:00
7. Fussy cut a fairy figure from the paper pad, carefully cutting around the wings and body to remove it from the frame. ▶ watch 27:45
8. Select a coordinating sentiment from the paper pack and fussy cut it with scissors, leaving the cream border detail around the edges. ▶ watch 33:45
9. Adhere the sentiment to the centre of the card, positioning it over the embossed vellum. ▶ watch 44:45
10. Apply gold glitter glue sparingly to the fairy wings and allow to dry. ▶ watch 45:30
11. Adhere the fairy figure flat underneath the glitter, positioning the wings so they pop up off the card for dimension. ▶ watch 45:45
12. Add small sparkle embellishments around the fairy and along the embossed details to complete the card. ▶ watch 47:15

Tips from the show

• Use glue only in areas that will be hidden by other elements to avoid visible adhesive on vellum.
• Allow glitter glue to dry completely before handling to prevent smudging.
• You get multiple copies of each fairy design in the paper pad, so don't be afraid to cut into them.

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