Faux Embossing

The snow in this winter scene looks embossed but it’s really Enamel Accents over a stamped image!

 

Designed by Lisa Addesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

1.  Stamp Snowy Branches with Early Espresso ink.
2.  Pour clear embossing powder onto stamped image.
3.  Set embossing with heat tool.
4.  Tear a post-it note in half.
5.  Cover lower portion of stamped image with post-it note.
6. Sponge Baja Breeze ink to create sky.
7.  Move post-it note to top portion of stamped area (covering what was just inked.)
8.  Lightly sponge more Baja Breeze ink on lower portion of stamped area.
TIP:  Carefully wipe ink off of embossed areas!
9.  Color brown dots with white Enamel Accents (white gel pen didn’t stay on embossed areas!)
10.  Add snow above branches with white gel pen.
11.  Stamp sentiment onto lower portion of card base with Early Espresso ink.
12.  Adhere branch to upper portion of card, centered.

 

Products Used:

 Stamp:  Snowy Branches (E1419)

 

Four The Holidays (retired)

 

Inks:
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (126974)

 

Baja Breeze Classic Stampin’ Pad (126960)

 

Inkssentials™ Black & White Enamel Accents

 

Textured White Cardstock – 11″ x 4-1/4″ plus scrap to fit stamped image
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Sponge
Post-It Note
White Gel Pen
Corner Rounder Punch