Brush Textured Embossed Card with Watercolour Wash

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - Join Toni for her brand new SBM launch - broadcast 19th Jan 2024 · 01/19/2024 · watch it from 35:15

Combine brush-textured paper with an embossing folder to create an elegant card. Use ink and water techniques to add depth and dimension to the embossed design, creating a sophisticated finished piece with layered colour and texture.

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Step by step

1. Select a piece of brush-textured paper with a gold foiling effect. ▶ watch 35:30
2. Place the paper into an embossing folder featuring a lady and gentleman design. ▶ watch 35:45
3. Run the paper through your die-cutting machine to emboss the design. ▶ watch 36:00
4. Lift the paper from the embossing folder and examine the embossed detail on both the front and back. ▶ watch 36:30
5. Apply ink around the embossed figures using an ink pad, working around the edges to create a shadow effect. ▶ watch 37:00
6. Use a brush to soften any harsh lines created by the ink application. ▶ watch 37:30
7. Spray the inked area lightly with water to create a watercolour wash effect. ▶ watch 37:45
8. If desired, re-emboss the paper by placing it back into the embossing folder and running it through the machine again for additional depth. ▶ watch 38:00
9. Apply white ink to highlight the design and bring the figures forward. ▶ watch 38:30
10. Mount the finished embossed panel onto a card blank and add a simple sentiment to complete. ▶ watch 39:00

Tips from the show

• You can re-emboss a design by placing it back into the embossing folder and running it through again if you wish to adjust the depth or appearance.
• Use a brush to soften harsh ink lines rather than applying heavy pressure with the ink pad.
• White ink can be used to highlight and bring forward elements of your design, creating dimension and visual interest.

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