Painting with WOW! Embossing Powders

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Hello crafty friends! Rick here today on the WOW! Embossing Powder Blog, bringing you another vibrant and fun project with another edition of Craftsman’s Corner with Rick. Are you ready to take your card making to a whole new level of excitement and color? Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful technique using the WOW! Trio Candy Buffet Embossing Powder (for US Store Click Here) to create a stunning, multi-colored masterpiece! This technique is perfect for those who love to play with colors and textures in their card designs. Let’s dive in and get started!

Painting with WOW! Embossing Powders

To start, I stamped the floral image from the floral stamp set I picked using WOW! Ultra Slow Drying Ink (for US Store Click Here). This ink is perfect for embossing as it stays wet longer, giving you plenty of time to add your embossing powder.
Next, I covered the stamped image with WOW! Platinum Embossing Powder (for US Store Click Here). Watching that powder melt into a shiny, smooth finish is always so satisfying! I heat set the embossing powder until it was completely smooth and melted.
Pro Tip: When heat setting, make sure to keep your heat tool moving to avoid overheating any one area, which can cause the paper to warp.
Now comes the fun part—adding color with the WOW! Trio Candy Buffet Embossing Powder (for US Store Click Here)! Using my WOW! Embossing Pen (for US Store Click Here), I selectively added ink to each flower. The pen gives you great control, making it easy to color just where you want.
I applied each color from the WOW! Trio Candy Buffet (for US Store Click Here): Fairy Clouds, Rock Crystals, and Grapefruit Fizzo. Heat setting each section individually, I watched as the colors blended beautifully, creating a magical effect. It’s like painting with embossing powders, and the results are just stunning!
For the leaves and stems, I used my WOW! Embossing Pen (for US Store Click Here) again to add ink to each section. This time, I chose colors from the WOW! Trio Dappled Pearl Effects (for US Store Click Here) and added some Primary Evergreen Embossing Powder (for US Store Click Here) for variety. Heat setting each section until smooth and melted added depth and a touch of whimsy to the foliage.
Pro Tip: When working with multiple colors of embossing powder, use a small, clean paintbrush to gently remove any stray powders before heat setting. This helps keep your colors crisp and clean.
With the main image ready, I used the coordinating die to cut it out. To create the background, I added a fence design onto Black Cardstock with Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink using the coordinating stencil from the stamp set. The contrast between the bright flowers and the black background really makes the design pop!
Next, I layered the die-cut flower on top of the black cardstock card front with foam adhesive to give it some dimension. I love how the flowers stand out against the dark background, creating a dramatic effect.
To finish off the card, I stamped and heat embossed my sentiment with WOW! Pastel Pink Embossing Powder (for US Store Click Here). After heat setting the sentiment until it was smooth and melted, I used the coordinating die to cut it out. The pastel pink sentiment adds a sweet, finishing touch to the card.
Make sure all elements are securely adhered to avoid any pieces falling off later. You can also add a few embellishments like sequins or rhinestones for extra sparkle if you’d like. Every detail counts when creating a masterpiece!
Pro Tip: Experiment with different color combinations of embossing powders to create unique effects. Don’t be afraid to mix and match to find what you love!

I hope you enjoyed this fun and colorful technique as much as I did! Don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media. We love seeing what you create and being inspired by your ideas. Happy crafting!