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Embossed Black Card with White Ink

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast August 19th 2024 · 08/19/2024 · watch it from 38:30

Embossed Black Card with White Ink - the finished project
The finished project

Create a stunning slimline card featuring an intricate floral design embossed on black cardstock and highlighted with white ink. The 3D embossing creates beautiful raised texture across the entire card front, with delicate flowers and leaves creating an elegant monochrome effect. This sophisticated technique combines embossing and stamping to produce a striking contrast perfect for special occasions.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut your black cardstock to the appropriate size to fit your slimline embossing folder.

    Cut your black cardstock to the appropriate size to fit your slimline embossing folder.

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  2. Step 2: Place the black card into the embossing folder with the floral design, ensuring it sits flat and centred withi

    Place the black card into the embossing folder with the floral design, ensuring it sits flat and centred within the folder.

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  3. Step 3: Run the embossing folder with your card through your die-cutting machine to create the embossed floral detail.

    Run the embossing folder with your card through your die-cutting machine to create the embossed floral detail. The embossing creates a lovely chamfered edge around the design, adding an elegant finishing touch.

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  4. Step 4: If your card is too large for your die-cutting machine, run it through twice, repositioning the card to captur

    If your card is too large for your die-cutting machine, run it through twice, repositioning the card to capture both ends of the embossed design.

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  5. Step 5: Apply white ink pad directly to the embossed surface, swiping across the raised and recessed areas to catch th

    Apply white ink pad directly to the embossed surface, swiping across the raised and recessed areas to catch the detail of the embossing.

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  6. Step 6: Gently tap the white ink pad across the embossed design to ensure full coverage of all the raised detail.

    Gently tap the white ink pad across the embossed design to ensure full coverage of all the raised detail.

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  7. Step 7: Admire the beautiful contrast between the white embossed floral detail and the black cardstock. The embossed d

    Admire the beautiful contrast between the white embossed floral detail and the black cardstock. The embossed design creates an elegant, sophisticated finish with the raised pattern standing out against the dark background.

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