Paper embossing by hand

Customize your stationery by hand or with a machine Paper embossing is a great way to add an elegant touch to everything from greeting cards to personal stationery. There are two different ways to emboss: heat embossing and dry embossing....

Paper Embossing: This is a very easy technique that everybody can use at home with very simple tools, you can use it for your greeting cards!

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A while back, I showed you a card on which I dry-embossed the paper without a Big Shot and embossing folder. Instead, I used the Simply Scored Stylus and the Stampin' Pierce Mat. You can see that card here. I decided to use the same technique (and the same stamp image) for my swaps at

***Money Saver Alert*** What??? Yep, and, It takes about 3 minutes! But Shhhhhh! Don't tell Provo Craft or Sizzix please! Rolling Pin Mister Embossing folder Front and back, just a little! moist, not completely wet, You want it to relax not melt! Its going to have a couple droplets so just pat gently so it will absorb them. Don't press, PAT. Press starting from top to bottom applying pressure and back up again, about 5 times Open to check it out! So pretty! Set aside, Allow to dry... This…

Blind embossing is a beautiful way in which to add light and shadow to your prints. Embossing adds subtle texture and interest. Emboss prints ‘blind’ (without ink) or combine with inked lino for a complex final print. Prepare the design. These white pencils are brilliant for drawing designs onto traditional lino. The marks show up … Continue reading "Blind Embossing with Lino"

Most of us think that embossing entails rubbings (like you do on a Church floor) or using a machine such as a Cuttlebug or Sizzix. Embossing is both of those and much more. There are many embossing…

as you might know I am a big fan of diy - so I hope this one is not to late for the upcoming valentines day. I came up with this idea ...