Thank you card rub and reveal technique

 Today's inspiration is a simple card that uses an easily available product. The technique is to sand cardstock to reveal it's white core I call it the rub and reveal. But what you do if you don't have any white core cardstock ? Well let me explain....

It all starts with a piece of white cardstock.  Then blend ink all over the piece. Now make sure that the panel is completely dry. When you blend ink over such a large area the quantity of ink used means that it takes quite a while to dry. So leave it over night or use your heat tool to speed the process up but be careful not to burn it.

I have used 3 different coloured inks . A yellow, a lime green and an apple shade of green.  

Once dry run the panel through your cut and emboss machine with a 3d embossing folder. You can use a standard embossing folder of course but I like the depth a 3d one gives.

Next find a nail file or block. Carefully rub it across the top of the embossed panel. Go gently you can always rub more off but you can't put it back 😜. 

As you gently buff the top layer of colour off it will reveal the white paper beneath and voila you have a unique panel to use for your project.

A simple technique that has a multitude of uses. Today's inspiration uses the dotted circle 3d embossing folder from Stampin' Up! for the embossing folder. 

I would also recommend creating a larger panel. This way you can trim to the size and use the off cuts to decorate then inside of your card.

The sentiment is from a set that is available from the 6th of January in the upcoming January to April mini catalogue from Stampin' Up!. Called With You In Mind it's a fun set with very useful sentiments and some cute images definitely one to look out for especially as it's price point is great too at just £19! If you live in the UK I'd love for you to shop with me. You can find my shop by clicking Here

Happy 2025

 Here's to great year filled with laughter, crafting and love for all xx