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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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SUPPLIES
Beautiful card!
Very bold indeed…looks awesome
I think this method is called the Blackout technique- I love it. So pretty. I have done it with navy and a deep pink as well.
Great card!
Wow… so striking with the dark background! Gorgeous embossed design!
I like this technique. Very nice card.
Beautiful card.
I love this technique.
Really pretty card
I never think about using black background on my projects and you have inspired me to try it. So stunning.
So pretty
Gorgeous!!! Bold and beautiful!!!
I’ve been wanting to try this technique too! It’s very beautiful!
Love the soft colors with the black background.
Beautiful card!!
Gorgeous on the black! lovely! been seeing many cards with this technique! so cool
So wonderful
This technique definitely has a wow factor! Nicely done.
One of the hardest cards to create, you did a wonderful job on this one.
Very striking card!
Bold and Black! Love it!
WOW….beautiful inspiration.
Stunning! I must give this technique a try.
Would we call it the concave technique? I love it!
Your card came out so beautiful!!! I love the black ink pad technique.
This is so pretty!
I am in love with the look of this card and cannot wait to try this technique!
So simple and elegant. Your card is the perfect expression of sympathy and hope. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow, stunning card! I’m going to have to try this technique!
Beautiful card. Love your dark background. That really makes the flowers stand out! Stunning!!
Gorgeous card!
I watched a video clip of this and all can I say is WOW! Such a great technique with amazing results – will need to try!
Amazing that even with the image pushed in – how the flowers just pop off the background! Love this technique – thanks! And this is a terrific new release!
Love the results of this technique!
Beautiful card and great technique.
That is cool technique
Beautiful coloring as always! Really also love the color choice of background on this card. 💜
Did I see your video on IG? Love your gorgeous card and these fabulous new embossing folders!! So much to love with the various ways to use these!
This technique is very sharp. The flowers really standout against the black.
Beautiful card!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
So beautiful!!
Beautiful and love the colors !
This is beautiful–thanks for sharing how you created it.
Gorgeous card, love the coloring and embossing folder. I’m going to try this same technique today to make an anniversary card.
Oh my gosh, this sympathy card is so beautiful!
Oh definitely my favorite card in this hop. So very pretty 😍
So pretty!