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Tone-On-Tone Embossing Technique

March 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Every now and then I’m reminded of an old technique and sometimes a stamp set prompts that memory. This was what happened when I pulled out the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set. I realised that the butterfly images would be perfect for a tone-on-tone background technique using clear embossing powder.

"Wishing you a day of love and joy" card created using a tone-on-tone embossing technique with the Woven Heirlooms and Butterfly Gala Stamp Sets from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

Clear Embossing Technique

I began this project with one of the dual butterfly images from the Butterfly Gala Stamp Set and a 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ layer of Merry Merlot Card.

Using VersaMark ink I stamped the butterfly image randomly over the card, taking care not to overlap the images. Next I sprinkled the sticky ink with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Power and tapped off the excess. Then after removing a few stray specks, I melted the the rest of the embossing powder using my Heat Tool set on 2 (high).

Once the embossing had cooled down I wrapped some Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon around the card and secured it on the back using Tear & Tape Adhesive.

For my card base I chose Thick Very Vanilla Card. After cutting and scoring the card using my Paper Trimmer, I folded it along the scored line and sharpened the crease with a Bone Folder. Then I fixed the embossed background layer onto the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

At this point I decided to use the smaller butterfly from my chosen image as the coordinating feature for the project. So using Merry Merlot ink I inked up the small butterfly and stamped it in the middle of the flap on a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. To be sure that none of the larger butterfly appeared I simply placed some scrap paper under that part of the image as I stamped.

For the inside of the card I used the same process to stamp the small butterfly in the middle near the top of a 4″ x 5-1/4 ” piece of Very Vanilla Card. Then I fixed the stamped layer inside the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow).

SENTIMENT LAYER

My card background with tone-on-tone clear embossing looks very elegant and I wanted a sentiment to match. So after looking through my collection I chose the Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set which I haven’t used in a while.

"Wishing you a day of love and joy" card created using a tone-on-tone embossing technique with the Woven Heirlooms and Butterfly Gala Stamp Sets from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

I selected “Wishing you a day of love and joy” and using Merry Merlot ink stamped it onto a piece of Thick Very Vanilla Card.

Finally I cut out the sentiment using the #3 circle die from the Stitched Shapes Dies (counting from the smallest up). Then after adding it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals my project was complete.

I love how this project turned out and the clear embossed background really does create a luxury feel. What do you think?

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PRODUCT LIST

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Merry Merlot 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
Petal Pink 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad
Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad
Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set
Woven Heirlooms Cling Stamp Set
Woven Heirlooms Cling Stamp Set
Versamark Pad
Versamark Pad
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Stitched Shapes Dies
Stitched Shapes Dies
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Bone Folder
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Filed Under: Cards, Sentiment Cards (miscellaneous), Special Occasion Cards, Wedding Cards Tagged With: Butterfly Gala, embossing, insect, Stitched Shapes Dies, technique, tone-on-tone, Woven Heirlooms

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