Needed a new baby card, but decided not to invest in a baby set, as I don't need baby cards very often. Looked through the stash and came up with this fun die from Hero Arts Balloon Animal Birthday. Also used a sentiment from a Hero Arts messages set, twine, Altenew Buttercream ink, and a custard card from Memory Box (a perfect match with the ink).
It is easy to use your dies to make faux letterpress, but you'll need a few other supplies (which I bet 99% of you already have). I followed the directions from this outstanding video by Katherine Shudrova (although I admit that I did not roll the stack of dies through the Big Shot as many times as she does).
In order to use dies for letterpress you'll need:
1. heavier cardstock (I used 110 lb from Michaels) to make the stack of dies
2. Die
3. Big Shot or other die cut machine -- with a clean plate so you do not etch the set of stacked dies
4. Typing or scrap paper
5. Embossing mat
6. Dye or Hybrid ink (pigment will make a mess)
7. Vellum
8. Cardstock or card to impress (again I used 110lb from Michaels)
9. Adhesive
I'm hooked on this technique. If you decide to use it, let me know as I'd love to see your work.
MOOD WHEN DONE = Happy!
6 comments:
This is adorable! I've always wondered how to do that -- going to check out the video. Thanks!
I love the look! I foolishly gave away my tan mat when my Grand Calibur broke. What was I thinking? More shopping. This yellow is very pretty and it's perfect for a baby card.
What a cool technique! Thanks for sharing your lovely card as well as the link to the video. Not sure I have the patience for the technique but maybe after a glass of wine?
Love this sweet card! Will need to take the time to watch the video because I love classic high quality paper things, and your card looks custom printed.
Fab card x
Absolutely adorable ... off to check out this technique.
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