Stampers Showcase Blog Hop - Embossing

Good morning friends!! It's time for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop! This month's theme is all about the Embossing Technique.  

There are two basic types of Embossing. Dry emboss uses patterned folders that you press through an embossing machine that creates an imprint in the paper that was run through with the folder.  HEAT emboss uses a wet ink, special heat reactive powder, and a heat source.  

My project is using the DRY EMBOSS technique.  Stampin' Up has absolutely beautiful decorative folders to emboss paper with.  I'm using one from the 2020 Holiday Catalog called "Evergreen Forest". It creates a beautiful scene of trees that is just perfect for my card.  I paired this embossing folder with the Merry Moose Stamp & Punch Bundle. 

I absolutely LOVE my layering shapes dies!  The Layering Ovals came in quite handy and gave me a very subtle, but beautiful frame for my moose friend!  I used a little piece of Real Red Braided Trim to create his scarf.  The stamp set includes a scarf image that fits him, but I liked the idea of added texture and a "real" element. 

Of course, what do I always say? "No Naked Insides, and No Naked Envelopes!" Here's how I did the inside. 

Hop all the way around to all the participating blogs to see lots of beautiful samples of each type of embossing.  Click the "NEXT BLOG" Button below to head over to Marita's blog to see what beautiful work of art she has in store for you!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed my project.  Even though Halloween isn't yet here, it feels like Christmas is just around the corner. Time to go ahead and get started on those cards so they're ready to mail out! :-D 

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!
#TheStampinChic

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used on today's project, simply click an image below to be taken directly to my website. Enjoy!

Product List

Merry Moose Bundle [153015]	Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder [153576]	Layering Ovals Dies [141706]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Seal+ [149699]	Real Red 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim [153546]	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]
Paper Trimmer [152392]	Simply Scored [122334]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Snips [103579]

Technique Tuesday - Embossing Paste

 OOOOH boy do I have a fabulous technique to share with you this week!!  We're gonna use embossing paste to create the background and texture on this AH-DORABLE curvy keepsake box! I started out with the box cut from Merry Merlot paper, and used Silver Embossing Paste.  The silver paste is retired, but you can substitute with the regular white embossing paste and a couple drops of the new delicata silver ink refill. :-)

Here's a quick video to show you how to use the Embossing Paste, and how we used it to make the textured background of our mini curvy keepsake box.

Stampin' Up shared a video tutorial on the embossing paste : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74HIZvzYADI

Once the paste was dry, I used the Tuxedo Black Memento ink and sponged over the whole box.  I also inked all the way around the edges to give it a nice spooky look.

I used the Spooktacular Bash stamp set and the Ornate Frames to stamp and cut my little vampire friend and the sentiment. I found that Light Soft Sea Foam makes a fantastic background color for Mr Dracula.

I finished up the box with some of that GORGEOUS Organdy Ribbon! I am SO GLAD Stampin' Up chose to carry it over. It's very pretty!

Well friends, I hope you liked today's Mini Curvy Keepsake Box! AND, I hope you enjoyed today's technique too!  Remember, I'll be sharing the curvy keepsake boxes all week long, so be sure you check  back tomorrow to see the next one!

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!
#TheStampinChic
#MiniCurvyKeepsakeBox

Product List

Tiny Keepsakes Bundle (En) [152390]	Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies [150644]	Paper Snips [103579]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979]	Embossing Paste [141979]	Silvery Shimmer Delicata Metallic Ink Refill [150710]
Spooktacular Bash Bundle [153040]	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103]	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]

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!!

Product List

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Versamark Refill [102193]
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set [149450]	Leaf Punch [144667]