Family Gathering Embossed Mount Card with White Ink Highlight

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Create an elegant greeting card featuring a beautifully embossed Family Gathering design on a painted mount. The embossed celebratory table scene is highlighted with white ink to create a striking chalkboard effect, bringing out intricate details of the festive setting. This sophisticated technique combines embossing and ink highlighting for a dimensional, artistic finish.

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Step by step

1. 

   Select one of the painted mount cards from the HD 3D mounts pack. The mount features a beautiful floral design with pink, purple and cream flowers.

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2. 

   Place the floral mount slightly offset within the Family Gathering embossing folder, positioning it so that only part of the design will be embossed onto the mount.

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3. 

   Place the HD 3D mount face down on the embossing folder. Run the mount and folder through your die-cutting machine to emboss the design onto the mount.

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4. 

   Open the embossing folder to reveal the embossed design on the dark pink card. Note that the embossed pattern is subtle and not immediately visible on the dark cardstock.

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5. 

   Take a white ink pad and lightly swipe it across the embossed floral design to highlight the raised detail and bring the pattern to life.

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6. 

   Continue tapping and swiping the white ink pad over the entire embossed area of the mount. Work the ink into all the raised details to create a chalkboard effect, ensuring even coverage across the design.

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7. 

   Mount the embossed and inked piece onto a gold card panel, then attach this to the side of a grey card blank.

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8. Add a sentiment to complete your card. Position the sentiment on the grey card blank using adhesive. ▶ watch 29:15

Tips from the show

• You can use a sanding block to sand back the embossed area if you prefer, or use the white ink pad method for a chalkboard effect.
• The mounts are created with embossing folders in mind, so the colour comes through beautifully when you emboss.
• You can paint the back of the embossed design with a paintbrush to add extra colour coordination to match your event theme.

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• Invited Easel Card with Gold Frame and Window
• Cabaret Curtains Card with Chalkboard Effect

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