Here's some procedures for How to Make A Card (using rubber stamps) and How to Emboss.

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RUBBER STAMP CARDS & EMBOSSING

HOW TO MAKE A CARD

1. Select the stamp of your choice

   Make sure that you leave enough space on top, bottom and sides of cardstock

2. If using Ink Pad:

   • Press Rubber stamp to ink pad until all the image lines are covered.

   • If using a small ink pad it's easier to press the ink to the stamp instead

3. If using Pigment Pad:

   • Press Pad to Rubber stamp until all the image lines are covered.

   • Takes longer to dry

   • Use your Heat Gun lightly to speed process

4. Press Rubber stamp onto cardstock

   • Press at all points of the block to ensure a clear image.

   • Do not rock your rubber stamp

   • Lift rubber stamp straight up with even movement

   • Ink should dry quickly

5. Proceed to color in the image.

6. Select from:

   Markers      Watercolors           Pencils      Chalks/Pastels

7. If using permanent ink, then you can use watercolors too.

8.  If using pigment, you can use markers or pencils.

   Only if you emboss, then you can use watercolors.  (See how to emboss.)

9. When finished coloring, trim sides of card

   Use decorative scissors or punches

10. You can use different colors of cardstock to create a layered effect.

    • Follow instructions to complete a card

    • Trim drawing with any kind of scissors

    • You can also make a silhouette

    • Paste finished design onto a folded card/postcard or form of cardstock desired

11. Cut desired color of text paper to fit inside finished card

    Fold and glue to inside of card

12. Use Rubber stamp to write a message inside or write your own

    Calligraphy markers can be used for this

HOW TO HEAT EMBOSS

1. Select Rubber stamp of your choice

2. Select Embossing Powder (EP):

   • Fine detail EP for intricate designs

   • Regular EP for any other large image

   • Glitter EP to compliment your stamp

   • Clear EP just to give it a raised effect

3.  Ink your stamp with pigment:

   • Taking the ink to your stamp.

   • That way you won't miss any spots

4. Press inked stamp to selected piece of cardstock

   • Apply pressure to all the points of the rubber stamp

   • Do not rock the rubber stamp

5. Lift Rubber stamp straight up with an even movement
6. Sprinkle EP over stamped image
7. Tap excess onto a piece of paper so you can retrieve the EP onto jar/box.

8. Heat your image with Heat Gun:

   • When using your Heat Gun, don't leave on same spot for a long time

   • It is best if you use circular motion to avoid "over heating" of EP.

   • The EP changes from dull to a shiny color when melted

9. Proceed to color your image with markers or watercolors.

   If using pencils do it gently so you don't scratch the EP.

Other heat sources:

Toaster
Single range