Orange Distress Embossed Cross with Watercolour

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her BRAND NEW EMBOSSING FOLDERS PRODUCT PREVIEW - broadcast 26TH MAY 23 · 05/26/2023 · watch it from 52:30

A lighter, more delicate version of an embossed cross card using orange distress ink instead of heather. The technique demonstrates how changing ink colour completely transforms the mood of the design.

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Step by step

1. Cut a fresh piece of white card to fit your embossing folder. ▶ watch 52:30
2. Swipe orange distress ink pad across both sides of the embossing folder, staying away from the back to keep the focus on the cross. ▶ watch 52:45
3. Spray the inked embossing folder lightly with water to create a soft, dispersed effect. ▶ watch 53:00
4. Place your white card inside the embossing folder, aligning it carefully. ▶ watch 53:15
5. Run the embossing folder and card through your die-cutting machine. ▶ watch 53:30
6. Remove the card and observe how the lighter orange colour creates a different mood compared to the heather version. ▶ watch 53:45
7. Trim the card down to your desired size. ▶ watch 54:00
8. Add a beautiful centre sentiment to complete the card. ▶ watch 54:15

Tips from the show

• Changing the ink colour completely changes the mood and feeling of the same embossing folder design.
• Lighter colours work particularly well for creating gentle, elegant cards.

More from this show

• Watercoloured Embossed Floral Card with Ink Transfer
• Heather Distress Ink Embossed Cross Card
• Sticky Emboss Powder Embossed Leaf Card

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