Wild Card Wednesday: Embedded Embossing Technique
February 2nd, 2011
Have you see this Embedded Embossing Technique?? It’s SO cool! One of my downline, Susan, demonstrated it for us at one of our recent events and everyone loved it. So I thought I’d try my hand at it. I love how it turned out and I think I will be playing with this again.
I haven’t used the Sense of Time stamp set much, but it’s one I really like. When I was planning this card, I knew it would look really cool in the background. I stamped it in Crumb Cake ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock. I added some sponging with Early Espresso (lightly) on the stamped piece.
Next, I stamped the bird from the Punch Potpouri Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink onto the First Edition Specialty Paper. This gave it a neat effect with the words subtley showing through the stamped image.
I sponged along the top of the bird’s wing and adhered it all to the Very Vanilla circle. I cut this circle using the Circle Scissors Plus at just under 3" to fit inside the scallop circle. Click here to learn how to use the Circle Scissors Plus.
Once I finished adhering the bird to the main layer of my card, I ran it through the Big shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. The pressure of the Big Shot "mashes" all those layers together while creating a fabulous pattern on the cardstock.
When it’s done, it has the appearance of being one layer of cardstock. So basically, the cardstock layers are embedded into the main piece of cardstock!
See how it was done:
Have you seen my new video tutorial series? Click here to view the first one!
STAMPIN’ UP SUPPLIES:
- 113804Sense of Time Stamp Set, Punch Potpouri Stamp Set (hostess set)
- STAMPIN’ UP INK PADS: 119670 Early Espresso, 109010 Crumb Cake
- STAMPIN’ UP CARDSTOCK:120953 Crumb Cake, 111348 Riding Hood Red, 101650 Very Vanilla. 121045 Basic Black
- STAMPIN’ UP ACCESSORIES: 118774 Rosettes,121878 First Edition Specialty Paper, 117191 Two Step Bird Punch, 112530 Circle Scissors Plus, 112531 Glass Mat, 104430 Dimensionals, 101610 Sponges
- BIG SHOT SUPPLIES: 113439 Big Shot, 113469 Scallop Circles #2, 119976 Square Lattice Embossing folder
Today’s card is for my Guest Designer Position at the fabulous Papercraftstar! Hope you like it and thanks for visiting!
I also entered this card at Crafts and Me, Crafty Creations, Fresh Brewed, and Simon Says.
18 Responses to “Wild Card Wednesday: Embedded Embossing Technique”
By shelly bobrowski on Feb 2, 2011
this is such a pretty card catherine. i like that embossed technique, will give that a try for sure. thank you for sharing this with us at craftycreations
By Lisa on Feb 2, 2011
Another great way to get a different look on our projects!
Thanks, Catherine!
Hope your kids are all better!
By Jen Cuthbertson on Feb 2, 2011
What a clever technique, Catherine! I love the look and will have to try it!! Thanks for designing with us at Papercraft Star!
By Marjorie Eades on Feb 2, 2011
that is really a great technique I am going to try this one.
By Stacie G on Feb 2, 2011
Very interesting! I love trying new things, so this will definitely be on the “To Do” List! I love those white flowers with the black and red. Very striking!
Thank you for joining us at Fresh Brewed this week!
Stacie
By ♥Jan♥ on Feb 2, 2011
I am going to try this technique – what an interesting look. We are always so lucky to have you, Catherine, as our guest designer at Papercraft Star !!!
By Tracy on Feb 2, 2011
This card is fantastic Catherine! I love that embedded look and the whole card is beautiful. Might be placing a new order soon. hee hee Thanks so much for joining us for our challenge this week at The Kraft Journal!
By Amy on Feb 2, 2011
This is a really cool technique! Love it! A beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations!
. Amy
By Jeanette on Feb 3, 2011
What a gorgeous card! I love it! Great technique, too!
Thank you for particpating in the Fresh Brewed Challenge!
By Connie on Feb 3, 2011
Thanks for sharing the video on this technique. It is something I will definitely try. Your paper/color choices look so nice together. I keep wanting to add some of the newsprint papers to my stash whenever I see it used! Hope your kids are feeling better today.
By Audrey Pettit on Feb 3, 2011
Wow! What a fabulous card, Catherine! I really love the embossing technique you did here. As the brand new owner of a Cuttlebug, I’m always excited to learn new techniques to use with it. I’m definitely going to give this a try. Love your design. The clock face in the background is subtle but awesome, and I adore the detail on the bird.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Kraft Journal.
By Catherine on Feb 3, 2011
Thank you so much for all your comments! I looove reading them!
By Liz Kordek on Feb 3, 2011
Thank you for being part f Papercraft Star this week. Your card is beatiful. I just love those pretty flowers. And the bird stamp is very pretty.
By Kimberly Anne on Feb 4, 2011
Catherine, I love the embossing technique! It looks great with the stamping. This is just another one of those great cards you’ve created with us on the Design Team. I always enjoy seeing what new techniques you share with us at Papercraft Star!
By Kristina on Feb 4, 2011
Gorgeous card Catherine, I just LOVE it!! Thank you so much for joining us at The Kraft Journal!
By saskia on Feb 5, 2011
Beautiful card! Great to see your work at Freshly Brewed Challenges! Thanks for joining us and good luck!
Sweet greetings, Saskia
By Stacy D. on Feb 5, 2011
This card is gorgeous!!! I loved the video and will be giving this a try soon! Thank you for joining us at Freshly Brewed Challenges!
By Beth Moore on Feb 6, 2011
Hi Cathrine, Thanks so much for joining us this past week for our “Furry Little Critter” challenge at The Kraft Journal. We just loved your embedded emboss card and have selected it to be showcased on the “Feature Me Friday” blog post for February 11, 2011. Thanks again for playing along with us and be sure to stop by the Kraft Journal on Friday. http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.com