Faux Letterpress with Magnolia Branches

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Fri-YAY!  We've made it to the weeks' end and I hope you have great plans for something fun.  Today's card features embossing for a faux letterpress look.

To start my project, I inked the smooth or debossed side of the Simon Says Stamp Magnolia Branches embossing folder with Salvaged Patina and Antique Linen Distress Oxide Inks.  To get a smooth blend between colors, I used a brayer to roll over the inks where they meet and slightly above.  I placed the panel of Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 80 lb. card in the folder and ran through my die cutting machine.  

The result was ink on the debossed areas and no ink on the embossed areas.  I really like this technique, it makes for an impressive card front with little to no effort.  The tip is to use a brayer to create a smooth ink blend.  I stamped a small sentiment, added sequins and matted with black card and Voila!  Complete.

Thanks for stopping by.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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