Tips:

• Letterpress is a technique where ink is placed on an image and pressed into the paper – creating a debossed look but coloured with ink. It creates a much deeper impression than just using the die to emboss.
• The large branch die from Artistic Dies was used here for the Die Cut Letterpress Technique.
• Die Cut Letterpress Technique:
  • Cut 2 layers of cardstock and 1 layer of vellum with the die. Adhere together with the vellum on top.
  • Colour the vellum with ink.
  • Each die cutting machine will have its own sandwich – check out their instructions. The following works for me with the Big Shot.
  • Emboss using the following sandwich:
    • Big Shot Platform with Tab 2 open (or with the new platform – no adapters)
    • White Impressions Pad
    • Thin Silicone Mat
    • Cardstock (very lightly misted with water on both sides to prevent cracks)
    • Die cut with ink on the vellum side face down on cardstock
    • Acrylic Plate
  • The layered die cut can be used many times as the ink on the vellum will not affect future pressings.
• The die cut letterpress panel was then run through a Stitched with Whimsy Die, splattered with Pecan Pie ink and a Water Painter and attached to a Pecan Pie card base.
• A strip of Naturally Gilded Specialty Paper was added across the panel.
• Copper Foil was used for a banner piece and the oval layer behind the sentiment.
• Supplies:
  • Stamp Set: Go To Greetings
  • Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Old Olive, Copper Foil, Naturally Gilded Specialty Paper
  • Ink: Pecan Pie, Old Olive
  • Accessories: Artistic Dies, Stitched with Whimsy Dies, Water Painter, Dimensionals, Extra Large Oval and Large Oval Punches.

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