Tuesday, August 31, 2021

12 EASY Ways to Use Embossing Folders

 Hello friends!

Embossing Folders were very popular when I started stamping/paper-crafting over 10 years ago. They are now much improved with deep etched 3D design. I am happy to see that they are becoming such a popular category once again. Today's post is a quick guide of highlighting 12 ways of using embossing folder. Please feel free to bookmark today's post as a reference on using this versatile and fun product.

#1 Use Only Part of the Embossing Folder

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#2 Use Embossing Folder in the Background

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 #3 Ink Up the Embossing Folder and Set the Scene Altenew-Pressed Flowers 3D Embossing Folder-Gardenia Duo Stamp Set

#4 Ink and Stamp/ Highlight the Embossing Folder05252021-Majestic Bouquet Stamp & Die Bundle-Majestic Bloom 3D Embossing Folder-002

 #5 Highlight Every Detail of the Embossing FolderAltenew-Ornamental Feature 3D Embossing Folder-Dots and Boxes Stamp Set-Arctic Mountain Crisp Dye Ink

 #6 Use the De-bossed side, too! (Simon Says Stamp EF-now retired)you are my kind of person -003

#7 Add Those Multi-color Design

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#8 Create Textures on Your Choice of Paper

01242021-A Little Bit of Love-Angled Mosaic Embossing Folder-Illusion Heart Die 

 #9 Incorporate The Embossing Folder Into Your DesignAltenew-Simple Frame 3D Embossing Folder-Climber Flowers Die-Tall Alphabet Die

#10 Color your way ( Copic-color, watercolor, metallic-watercolor, too)Altenew-Charming Mandala 3D Embossing Folder-Slim Sentiment Die Set-Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set (2)

 #11 Embossing Folders Can Set The MoodAltenew-Dreamy Tile 3D Embossing Folder-Tea For Two Stamp & Die Bundle

 #12 Stretch the Embossing Folder and Use It Creatively

(I used this Geometric Castle Embossing Folder as part of the crayon design)Altenew-MD Mini Paintbox-Geometric Castle 3D Embossing Folder -Feeling Dotty Stencil

These 12 examples of using embossing folders are so easy and fun. The sky is the limit! I hope that you are inspired to try a few if you have not already! I would truly appreciate it if you use my links to check out once you finish your shopping. Check out HERE

Thanks for stopping by! 

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15 comments:

Denise Bryant said...

Lots of awesome ideas! #11 is my favorite! I just love that pretty tile design!

Dawn T said...

WOW Virginia. Some stunning ideas. I'll certainly pinning this page to refer back to. thank you for inspiring us all

Kathy Raker said...

Definitely a page to bookmark for future use. Beautiful designs and inspiration using embossing folders. Thank you for sharing your creations.

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is a wonderful list of ideas
that we should use more often.

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are all amazing! I LOVE THE LOVE ONE!

conil said...

What an enticing array of embossed cards. You know how much I love the texture. All of them are gorgeous.

Maura said...

So many techniques to choose from!!! So good to see all these ideas in one place, my talented friend!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Thanks for all the ideas. Your embossing folder designs are wonderful!

Daria Z. said...

Fabulous ideas and fabulous cards, Virginia!! I bookmarked this so I can refer back to it.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

You are so creative and inspiring!! Gorgeous card samples and loving this post!!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Great post with the different Altenew ef designs, Virginia!! Altenew has some fab 3D ones!

Sue D said...

Thanks for the sharing all of these different ways to use embossing folders.

Ms. Tamp said...

Great look at the folders and some project shares. I like the combination of the first card.

ionabunny said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the tiles. Hugz

Purple Princess said...

such lovely cards