Dry Embossed Highlights over Ink Blending

Hi everyone.  Today's card technique uses sponging, embossing folder and direct-to-paper with a stamp pad.  The possibilities are endless with all the amazing embossing folders available and the different colour combinations of ink.

If you do make cards, please join us by adding to the linky at the bottom of this post.  We'd love to see what you make!!

Different suggested ways to do the technique or try your own way!

Videos: 

Embossing Folder Fun by Jo Simons (16:33)

Another 3D Embossing Folder Technique by Jo Simons (15:39)

Supplies:

• Regular white card stock or whatever card you prefer for ink blending
• Inks (Distress Oxides work best for blending), 2-3 colours
• Sponges
• Optional:  Retangle stencil or masking tape
• Embossing Folder (3D folders work best)
• White Pigment ink (most brands will work well); OR light DOX inks against a dark background

Technique Instructions:

• Sponge card front with inks (you can do the whole thing or mask/stencil off border first)
• Let dry thoroughly or use heat tool to dry and set colours
• Emboss using an embossing folder - wipe ef clean afterwards
• Use White Pigment ink pad (or light Distress Oxide inks) to tap gently overtop of the dry embossed areas to highlight the textured areas of the design
• Let dry thoroughly before finishing your card
• Wipe ink pad with paper towel to remove any of the ink colours that transfer during tapping

Variations:

• Use coloured card stock or patterned paper instead of ink blending the background.

These instructions are listed on the sidebar by technique for easy reference.

Dry Embossed Highlights over Ink Blending Card Samples

Loll

 

 

Julia

Susan

  

Bonnie

Christine

Pat

 

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    Sharing cards ...

Bonnie                                          Robyn O                                             Megan J

Bunny Hoyle                                          Bunny Hoyle                                     Bunny Hoyle

Hilary                                            Hilary                                                Hilary

Hilary                                                  Hilary                                            Darlene Pavlick

                               Robyn O                                           Robyn O 

We'll be back on the 28th of February with another

technique and sample cards.

See you then!