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My card today is featuring a new embossing folder called Branching Flowers. I chose this design because of the beautiful flowers.
I have wanted to try this technique for a while now as I’ve seen many people do but have no idea what the name of the technique is lol.
I started by embossing my design using my Gina K Designs Intri-Cut Machine and the recommended sandwich for a 3D Embossing Folder. Now instead of using the side of the cardstock with the design pushed outwards, I’m going to flip it over and used the side where the design is pushed IN.
Using my mini blending brushes, I am going to apply color the flowers and leaves. I used Lilac for the flowers and Cabbage and Artichoke for the leaves. It’s ok if the color gets outside of the debossed area during this process.
Next, I’m going to take a Black Ink Pad and swipe it across the entire card front. I am using the Intense Black Ink from Simon Says Stamp. My ink pad is a felt one which worked really well. I’m not sure how easy it would be with a foam pad but if that is what you have, give it a shot.
The Black ink is catching all the raised portions but because I’m using the other side of the cardstock, it’s getting the background and maybe some details of the flowers and leaves but not a lot.
I think this is such fun technique and would make the recipient go “how did they do that??” .
Next, I added gold splatters to the background and sentiment from the Wild and Free Flowers stamp set.
Super easy today and really has that wow factor!
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Beautiful card! I have also been seeing this technique pop up everywhere. I believe it’s called Black Out Technique, but I could be mistaken. Whatever it is, I am definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
How lovely. Can’t wait tovtry ut. Thanks, Mindy, for always inspiring me.❤️
Beautiful! I am loving everyones use of this technique so much!
Beautiful! I am loving everyones version of this technique so much!
So striking!
Beautiful card!!! I’m going to try this technique. It looks like fun with stunning results. Thanks for sharing.
Bueatiful
I have to try this technique! Your ideas are so inspiring!
Wow! This is stunning! Love the colors! I need to try this!
Lovely all over. Loving that dark background, makes the pretty florals POP! That swipe of the black ink pad is magical!
Wonderful background with black background & gold spelling.
Melissa
“SunshineHoneyBee”
I did sit here looking at your gorgeous flowers and wondering if you had to “paint” all the background with watercolor or black markers. Definitely going to give this a try. Your results were fabulous!
Wonderful card! I will be giving this technique a shot. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Looks great, Mindy!!
Love your card and I love this technique. I have seen several videos doing this black out technique. I am definitely going to try this technique today. Thank you for sharing Mindy!
Beautiful card and technique, thanks for the inspiration.
How did she indeed! Thanks for inspiring others to try this.
This is beautiful and I will try this technique!
What a stunning card! I love this technique…it really makes the flowers pop. Thanks for sharing.
I haven’t tried this technique yet but it really makes the flowers stand out! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the soft colors against the dark background. Very nice.
That card really IS bold, it’s stunning!
Wow, Mindy, what a beautiful card!! I love everything about it!!
Exquisite card. Need a sympathy card and will make this one. It’s very heartwarming. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Mindy,
That is a stunning card! I don’t know the name of the technique either, but you can be sure I will be using that same technique and hoping I get similar results. Thanks for the instruction!! LOVE IT!
Wow! Your card is really stunning! The technique is one that I definitely will have to try out. Thank you for sharing all of your cards and talent with us.
Bold and Beautiful!
I’ll definitely be trying this technique. Great card Mindy!
Beautiful card — very striking!
Beautiful card Mindy! Thanks for explaining the technique!
So pretty!
Lovely card; thanks for sharing the technique.
So beautiful! I forget to use black as a background.
It make me say how did they do that also! Great job! Something new on my to do list.
That is a stunning card! Much faster then coloring the background with markers.
Wow!!!!! Stunning card!!!!! Very striking!!!!
What a great idea. I’m definitely going to give this technique a try! Thank you.
Thank you for showing us your Blackout card. I really have to give this a try.
Love the black background. It really makes your other colors pop!
I LOVE the black! The flowers are stunning against it!
this is a fun technique
Stunning card.
Oh wow Mindy. This is sooooo beautiful!
What a beautiful embossing folder! Gina K calls that technique “Joseph’s Coat” and she has some great videos demonstrating how she does it. You card turned out great!
Gorgeous cards. I never think to use the indented side of the embossed card stock. I will have to give it a try.
Wow! Ironic that I just watched a video on this technique yesterday and gave it a go myself. So simple yet gives beautiful results.
I’ve never thought to use the debossed side of the embossing. It looks very pretty. Also, will have to try the black swipe for the background. Lovely card.
Beautiful card!! I too have fallen in love with this technique where you ink the debossed side and then cover with dark ink on the flat side!!
Love black backgrounds. Really striking and the technique is one I have to try now. TFS
Made my own today. Thanks for the inspiration
I have never seen this done! It is so striking! Thank you for the encouragement!