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Vintage-Inspired Faux Metal Stamping Tutorial
Hi friends! Today I’ll be sharing a technique tutorial (instead of a card tutorial). Faux Metal Stamping is a unique way to either add accents to your card, or simply become the card front! It transforms cardstock into a realistic metallic-looking surface using layers of heat embossing powder and a stamped impression pressed into the…
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Create Beautiful Cards with Emboss Resist Watercolor Wash Method
Hi friends! Yesterday I played around with the emboss resist watercolor method, and it’s an easy way to add texture to your card. It is the process of heat embossing an image on watercolor paper, then applying a watercolor wash over the top of it. Your original heat embossed image will not be affected by…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Heat Embossing Your Art
Heat embossing is the process of applying heat to an image stamped using VersaMark ink to make it pop out. It’s a great way to make your cards stand out with little effort. What You Need There are three basic supplies you’ll need to get started: a heat tool, a VersaMark ink pad, and embossing…
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Tone-on-Tone Layered Textures + Free Tutorial
Hi Friends! Today I’m sharing with you an easy technique that works for any card type that you’d like to make. Tone on Tone refers to matching your ink color to your cardstock, and stamping directly onto the cardstock. This provides visual interest to your card! I started with an Old Olive card base, cut…