Hibiscus Embossed Background with Watercolour and Ink Pad Technique

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT TV - NEW AND EXCLUSIVE - Join Toni for her new launch and inspiration - show 2 - broadcast 22nd May 23 · 05/22/2023 · watch it from 16:00

Create a stunning textured background using the HD 3D Dainty Hibiscus embossing folder with the built-in die still in place. Run white cardstock through your machine to reveal beautiful embossed detail, then enhance with metallic ink pads for a dimensional, finished look.

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Step by step

1. Check that the die plate is held in place with low-tack tape on your Dainty Hibiscus embossing folder. ▶ watch 16:15
2. Place your white cardstock into the machine with the die facing forward to push the detail through and cut it out. ▶ watch 16:30
3. Run the cardstock through your die-cutting machine following your machine's plate system guidance. ▶ watch 16:45
4. Remove the embossed and cut cardstock to reveal the individual flower and leaf embellishments with 3D detail. ▶ watch 17:00
5. Take a metallic ink pad (such as gold or silver) and gently brush or swipe it over the raised embossed areas to highlight the detail. ▶ watch 17:15
6. Apply the ink pad with light pressure to avoid flattening the 3D texture and to allow the detail to show through. ▶ watch 17:30

Tips from the show

• The HD 3D technology has dimension on both the front and back of the embossing folder, so detail will show from both sides.
• You can remove the die plate by gently peeling away the low-tack tape if you want to use just the embossing folder as a background without cutting out individual pieces.

More from this show

• Watercolour Painted Hibiscus Embellishment Card
• Black Ink and Gold Gilding Wax Embossed Hibiscus Card
• Stencil Background with Single Embellishment Card
• Dipped Embellishment Watercolour Technique

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