by Jennifer Vanderbeek

If there could be a paper dresses trend in the 1960s, it’s possible to start a paper jewelry trend in the 2010s. Embossing is my favorite technique to bring paper jewelry to life and this project uses multiple layers of embossing to create a super smooth finish and high shine factor.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes + drying time

Directions

Step 1

Stamp layered flower image onto white cardstock with Memento inks.

Step 2

Emboss small gold hearts at the base of each flower with VersaMark and Gold Embossing Powder.

Step 3

Swipe the edge of the VersaMark pad across the stamped edge. Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder. Repeat for a second layer.

Step 4

Fussy cut floral shapes leaving a ½ inch wide handle coming from the base of the image. The base will become the top when we’re finished.

Step 6

Ink the edges of the fussy-cut image with the VersaMark pad.

Step 7

Dip the inked edge into gold embossing powder and heat emboss. Trim handle from the image. Glue bail to the back of the image. Allow to dry.

Step 8

Wire a metal tube bead between the ends of the chain, threading the completed pendant onto the tube bead.

Step 9

Create a tassel from embroidery thread and attach to the bottom of the pendant with a jump ring.

Step 10

Wire three tube beads into a triangle, threading a smaller image (I sandwiched the bail between two smaller flower images) and attach to earring hooks to finish the set.

Supplies

Imagine

• Memento – Rhubarb Stalk, Angel Pink, Rose Bud
• VersaMark
• Embossing Powder – Clear, Gold

Other

• White cardstock
• Acrylic block
• Studio Calico – Build a Bouquet stamp set
• Waffle Flower – Mermaids stamp set
• Darice – 36-inch rose gold chain
• 1-inch curved metal tube beads
• Earring hooks
• Wire
• Jump rings
• Bails
• Heat tool
• Scissors
• Adhesive
• Embroidery floss
• Wire tools

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