Sep 24, 2017

Embossed Birthday Card with Distress Ink

I wrapped a gift for my daughter-in-law today in a beautiful paper that had pink flowers and some gold embossing on it.  I was immediately inspired to make a card with those same elements.  I knew I wouldn't be able to make a card that "matched" her wrapping paper exactly but by using the same elements it gives the impression that it matches.

I pulled out a stamp set that I've had for a very long time (sorry the packaging is gone and I'm not sure who made this one).  These are individual stamps that I used randomly all over the page.  A background stamp would be great for this technique as well.  

Here's how I put this card together:
  1.   Cut a piece of watercolor paper to the size card you are going to make.  I used 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
  2.   Use an Anti Static powder on the paper generously.
  3.   Stamp your design on the card with Versamark Ink. 
  4.   Sprinkle Gold Embossing power over your stamped area.
  5.   Shake off excess embossing powder.
  6.   Heat card front until the powder has melted.
  7.   Use a large paintbrush and wet the entire card front with water.
  8.   Using your Distress ink and a brush, apply the ink to the card in random areas until you get the saturation and look that you like.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks in Vintage Photo and Picked Raspberry, but you could use any color of distress inks or watercolors.
  9. I trimmed my watercolor piece down just a tad on the top and side so that it would fit on an A2 card made from regular white cardstock.
  10.   I cut out a small flag by hand and stamped the birthday message on it and embossed it as well.
  11.   I put foam tape behind the message to apply it to the card giving the message dimension.
I was pretty happy with the way the card turned out.  I love it when a plan comes together!

I hope this card inspires you to try something new.

Have an amazing day!

Jerri

Thank you for visiting my blog! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This blog is NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies.

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