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Simply Gorgeous Lady Card with Heat Embossed Gold Details

A project from our live show THE BRAND NEW LAUNCH - Join Toni in her UK Studios - Broadcast 29th June 2026 · 06/29/2026 · watch it from 48:45

Simply Gorgeous Lady Card with Heat Embossed Gold Details - the finished project
The finished project

Create a striking card featuring a detailed lady's face heat embossed in gold on black cardstock. The intricate facial details including eyelashes, eyebrows and lips are beautifully rendered in metallic gold, creating a sophisticated and elegant design. This project uses heat embossing techniques to achieve a luxurious raised effect against the dramatic black background.

You will need

Stamps By Me Lamination Stamp - Simply Gorgeous - 290725BStamps By Me Lamination Stamp - Simply Gorgeous - 290725BSEE IT Wow Powder Trio - Created By Toni Darroch - Russett, Laurel Argent - 270226AWow Powder Trio - Created By Toni Darroch - Russett, Laurel Argent - 270226ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut a piece of black cardstock to size. Use an anti-static bag to treat the surface of the black cardstock, re

    Cut a piece of black cardstock to size. Use an anti-static bag to treat the surface of the black cardstock, removing any static or moisture that could affect the heat embossing process.

    ▶ watch this step (49:00)
  2. Step 2: Using a sticky embossing ink pad, stamp the Simply Gorgeous lady image in the top corner of your black card pa

    Using a sticky embossing ink pad, stamp the Simply Gorgeous lady image in the top corner of your black card panel. Position the lady's head towards the upper edge, ensuring a clear impression for heat embossing.

    ▶ watch this step (49:45)
  3. Apply gold embossing powder over the stamped image, ensuring all the detail is covered. Tap off any excess powder back into the pot. ▶ watch 52:00
  4. Step 4: Heat set the gold embossing powder with a heat gun, working quickly and evenly across the stamped image to mel

    Heat set the gold embossing powder with a heat gun, working quickly and evenly across the stamped image to melt the powder without creating lumps or bumps on the paper.

    ▶ watch this step (52:15)
  5. Step 5: Once the embossing powder has cooled completely, gently brush away any excess anti-static powder from the card

    Once the embossing powder has cooled completely, gently brush away any excess anti-static powder from the card using a soft brush to reveal the clean heat embossed design.

    ▶ watch this step (53:00)

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