VIDEO | Faux Velvet 3D Embossing

Hello there, today I am giving 3D embossing a faux velvet look. I am a huge fan of embossing folders and I am always trying to find new ways to give them a different look. This is a variation of a technique that I use often - highlighting the raised areas with white pigment ink but it adds an extra step that gives a soft velvety look. 

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I started off by die cutting one the larger tags from the Altenew Terrific Tags Die Set from white cardstock. I then added ink blending on top using Altenew Bubblegum Dreams Fresh Dye Inks (the three lightest shades) using an Altenew Small Blending Brush. 

I blended Midnight Violet, from the Altenew Shades of Purple Fresh Dye Ink Collection, on top to give some extra darkness to the tag. I placed it inside the Altenew Garden Whispers 3D Embossing Folder and ran it through my die cutting machine. 

I smooshed Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink onto the mat and picked it up using a Blending Tool (with a sponge applicator). I then pounced the tool onto the raised areas in layers. The white intensifies the more layers you add. I wanted to pounce/dab the tool onto the embossing, rather than swiping, to transfer the texture of the sponge and give a mottled look. I then placed the tag into my Splat Box and misted it with Altenew Iridescent Shimmer Ink Spray. 

This really brings out the white ink on the tag and gives a lovely soft velvety texture/look. I heat set the ink and then set the tag aside to dry while I stamped my sentiment, from the Altenew Garden Whispers Craft Your Life Project Kit, onto Altenew Crafty Necessities: Jet Black Cardstock using Altenew Embossing Ink. I applied Altenew Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder and heat set. It was die cut out using the coordinating die. 

I cut another tag from white cardstock and adhered it behind the embossed one. I threaded twine through the top of the tag and tied in a bow. I added Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape 1/4" onto the back of the sentiment and adhered it onto the tag to finish. 

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Here is the video showing how I made the tag:

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I am definitely going to try this technique again, it really gives a softness to the project. Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day!