Inked and Embossed Snowflake Frame Background Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for brand new launch - Broadcast 27th September 24 · 09/27/2024 · watch it from 14:15

Create a beautiful textured card background featuring a vintage snowflake design. Using distress ink and water spray with an embossing folder, you'll achieve a grungy, atmospheric effect in soft purple and white tones. This technique is perfect for creating unique Christmas cards with depth and character that can be enhanced with additional layered elements.

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Step by step

1. 

   Ink both sides of the snowflake frame embossing folder using a vintage blue Distress Oxide ink pad, swiping the pad across the raised areas of the folder.

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2. Spray both inked sides of the embossing folder lightly with water from a spray bottle. Do not over-saturate the folder. ▶ watch 15:30
3. 

   Place a piece of white card into the embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine to create the embossed snowflake frame design.

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4. 

   Remove the card from the embossing folder to reveal the embossed snowflake frame detail with the distressed ink effect on both sides.

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5. 

   Allow the embossed card to dry completely before using it as a background or layering additional elements on top. Use the pink die-cutting and embossing machine to ensure a crisp finish.

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Tips from the show

• The grungy appearance whilst the folder is wet will disappear once you run it through the machine.
• You can use this inked embossing folder technique with any embossing folder in your stash.
• Edge the embossed background with a black ink pad to add definition and prevent elements from looking like they are floating.

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