Shimmery pink ink adds frosty definition to a 3D-embossed winter garden design. The new Vintage Lantern and Classic Pine Needle Sprigs in shiny gold mirror cardstock create a warm color contrast. Hi, Jean here with a mix of pearlescent, shiny and sparkly design elements on a holiday card.
Have a spray bottle of water nearby. Press Delicata Pink Shimmer ink – from a juicy, moist inkpad – onto the new Poinsettia Corner 3D Embossing Folder. Spritz both sides of Open Studio Watercolor Paper with a light mist of water. Quickly spritz more water into the air and pull the inked embossing folder thru the mist to prep it for inky embossing. Place the watercolor paper – smoother side facing the inked surface – into the folder and run it through your diecut machine using the plate(s) and/or mat(s) required for pressure embossing. Pigment inks are recommended for this technique – dye inks would dry too quickly.
We’re working on the product link for the Poinsettia Corner 3D Embossing Folder – here’s a picture and a link to our website:
Heat-set the ink. Diecut the cooled paper with the largest A2 Rectangle Frames die. Attach it to a top-folded natural A2 card.
Cut natural cardstock with the 2.25″ x 3.5″ A2 Rectangle Frames die.
Cut Vintage Lantern (including the candle) from the gold Rainbow Reflections 6×6. Assemble the lantern. Press Pink Shimmer ink onto a scrap of natural cardstock and heat-set it. Cut a candle, remove and wick and flame, then attach the inked candle over the gold candle. Color the gold flame with a bright yellow Sharpie. Heat-set it. Attach the candle behind the lantern.
Cut Classic Pine Needle Sprigs from the gold Rainbow Reflections 6×6. Trim the section on the right side of the larger sprig.
Attach the diecuts to the small rectangle. Add pink Pastel Jewels.
Experiment with different pigment inks for a different look. Inking highlights the details of 3D embossing folders.
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