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Embossed Falling Stars Panel Card with Ink Blending

A project from our live show CATCH UP with Simon for MONDAY MADNESS in the How To Craft Network Studios 18th Oct 21 · 10/18/2021

Design a striking card featuring a large embossed falling stars background panel with soft, blended distress oxide colours in blue, green and pink. The embossed detail creates beautiful texture and dimension that really pops against the coloured background.

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22:00in the show
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  1. 1

    Dust a piece of card with an anti-static bag to prevent embossing powder from sticking where unwanted.

    ▶ watch this step 22:30
  2. 2

    Ink the large falling stars stamp thoroughly with embossing ink, ensuring all detail areas are covered.

    ▶ watch this step 23:45
  3. 3

    Press the inked stamp firmly onto the card, then lift carefully to reveal the embossing ink impression.

    ▶ watch this step 24:00
  4. 4

    Generously apply white embossing powder over the entire inked image, making sure all areas are covered.

    ▶ watch this step 25:15
  5. 5

    Tip excess powder back into the container, then use a heat gun to melt and set the embossing powder until it becomes crystal clear and shiny.

    ▶ watch this step 25:45
  6. 6

    Using a blending sponge, apply blue distress oxide in circular motions from the top of the panel, dragging downward through roughly the top third.

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  7. 7

    Switch to green distress oxide and apply from the edge, blending lightly into the blue to soften the colour transition.

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  8. 8

    Apply pink distress oxide from the base upward, blending gently into the green to create a smooth gradient.

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  9. 9

    Trim the embossed and blended panel to size using scissors.

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  10. 10

    Stamp 'Big Thanks' sentiment in black ink onto a white card layer in the bottom corner.

    ▶ watch this step 35:00
  11. 11

    Glue the white sentiment layer onto an emerald green glitter card base.

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  12. 12

    Mount the embossed and ink-blended panel onto the glitter card base, positioning it to showcase the detail.

    ▶ watch this step 36:00

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