Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Technique Tuesday - Clear/Color Embossing


Good morning friends!! How are you this fine day?  I hope you're having a fantastic one!

Today's Technique is one that should definitely be stowed away in your box of stampin' tricks for any time.  I'm going to show you how to do COLOR embossing, using CLEAR embossing powder!

WHAAAAAAAT?  Yes! That's right! You can make an exact match of embossed color objects by using this technique. AND, it's super easy!



WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

* Clear Embossing Powder
* VersaMark Ink Pad
* Colored Ink Pad of your choice
* Embossing Buddy
* Stamps
* Paper
* Heat Tool


STEP 1:
Tap your stamp onto the VersaMark Ink pad.



STEP 2:
Tap your stamp onto the colored ink pad (without cleaning between steps).



STEP 3:
Stamp image onto cardstock.



STEP 4:
Sprinkle CLEAR Embossing Powder over image.



Step 5:
Tap excess powder off of image.



Step 6:
Using the Heat Tool, melt the powder on the image.



That's all there is to it!  Now you have a fabulous embossed piece that perfectly matches the color scheme of your project.  WOO HOO!!!

Here's what I cam up with for the flowers:


I hope you enjoyed today's technique! I sure do! This is one of my absolute FAVORITE "GO TO" techniques.  One VersaMark Ink Pad, One Clear Embossing Powder, and your regular Stampin' Up ink pads = unlimited possibilities!

Thanks so much for stopping by today my friends! Have a fantastic week!  See you tomorrow!

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!

If you'd like to order any of the supplies I used today, simply click on one of the images here to be taken directly to my website.

Don't forget that you can still take advantage of the July Bonus Days promotion!! For every $50 you purchase in July, you will receive a $5 bonus coupon code to spend in August! That's $5 bucks for FREE!!



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