Hybrid Embossing Folder How-To

July 15, 2024July 15, 20244 Comments

Curious about how a “Hybrid Embossing Folder” works? Allow me to demonstrate how-to using the new Online Exclusive Changing Leaves bundle.

The embossing folder creates amazingly detailed leaves which are beautiful both embossed (raised) and debossed (recessed). Here is a “raised” example in Granny Apple Green using the embossed design for a background on a card:

Flip the embossed paper over and paint into the recessed images using water painters and ink refills -OR- water painters with Metallic Enamel Effects for shine:

Simply stamping the images and die cutting them to use on your projects is also an option. Watch for the tip to lining up all three leaf images in the correct spot, making them easier to die cut at the beginning of this video, in which I also demonstrate all the techniques I’m sharing:

I used my stamped/die cut leaves on a floating frame card:

Finally – and this is the HYBRID VERSION – the dies snap into the embossing folder! All you have to do is add your paper, run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, and out come die-cut, embossed accents! This is a bonus project that shows the detail:

I borrowed the sentiment from another Online Exclusive stamp set called Comforting Thoughts for an occasion when there are just no words to express what you are feeling for someone’s heartache.

Try dragging your ink pad across the top of an embossed/cut leaf to bring out the details (or use a brayer rolled in ink), like the Pretty Peacock leaf on the card:

The Changing Leaves bundle is $54 (US) so it qualifies for a $5 BONUS DAYS coupon when you purchase it during July 2024. Collect coupons July 3-31st, then redeem them during August!

Paper Crafts with ZEST!

July 8, 2024Leave a comment

The frame die from the Citrus Blooms bundle offers such versatility when you are considering summery cards or gifts, and in my Live Crafting broadcast today, I couldn’t stop with just one project.

The first card I demonstrated was the elegant “gate-fold” card, which opens to reveal a simple branch of mouth-watering fruit. For once in my career, I DIDN’T add a sentiment to this card! It seems like it could be used for any reason, so I left the options open.

The measurements for this gatefold card are:

Night of Navy Mat: 5.5″ x 4.25″
Basic White card stock: 4″ x 10.5″, scored at 5.25″
Designer Series Paper for gate flaps: 5.5″ x 5″, folded in half at 2.5″
A piece of Designer Series Paper to die- or fussy-cut your preferred citrus from
22″ Navy & Gold Glimmer ribbon

While I didn’t demonstrate the second card, I’ll show you how to cut the larger navy layer from the frame using a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of card stock in the short video below.

Finally, when I found the Lemon Crisp Kit Kat candies, I knew I needed to make a favor (before I ate them all and regretted my life choices).

Measurements for this project:

Cut the frame from a 4″ x 5.5″ piece of Designer Series Paper, then score it at 2-1/8″ and 3″ in the center.
Night of Navy card stock 2-7/8″ x 4.5″, scored on all four sides at 1″ to create the “box” that holds two candies inside.
Navy 1″ x 8.5″ for the band around the outside (you’ll cut off the excess on the top after wrapping it)
Ribbon- as long as you want (tie a knot or a bow)

Now you have all the pieces prepared (right?), watch HOW to make each of these projects:

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New at SU! A Lemony Sketch

June 19, 2024June 20, 20241 Comment

You’re here to see how Stampin’ Up! card sketches from the 2024-2025 catalog (pg 22) can improve your cardmaking skills, and our International #NewAtSU design team is taking the assignment seriously!

This is the sketch I chose:

Here is how it inspired me:

You’ll notice that I didn’t use 3 panels, but allowed my banner to visually divide the lemon Designer Series Paper. That’s the thing about a sketch = it’s there to give you a place to start, then run in whichever direction your heart takes you!

Try mixing up products, too! I thought the Mediterannean Blooms lemon paper would make a fabulous backdrop for the image from the Filled with Happiness set, and it did. That Navy & Yellow combination is summery and sweet.

I cut both the navy banner and the lemon oval in half to stretch across the card and give room for the Congratulations sentiment. This would be a unique baby congrats card, or a wedding celebration! It’s just generic enough to fit any occasion.

Once you’ve left me a comment and have filled your cup with creative juice (and your cart with supplies), move along to see how all the other stampers used these wonderful sketches, then TRY ONE YOURSELF.

June 2024 New at SU! Blog Hop: Catalog Sketch Inspiration – Visit them all!

1.Merrick Makings (AUS) – Secret Sketches of SU!

2.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – A Lemony Sketch, Congrats

3.I Heart Cards 2 (US)- Catalog Sketch with Country Woods Collection

4.Stamping Flair (AU) – Flower Cart Stamp Set

5.Furry Cat Designs (UK) – Sketched Butterflies Sketch

6.Nature’s INKspirations (US) – A Sketch Inspired Thoughtful Journey

7.scraphexe (DE) – Sketch Layers of beauty | Liebenswerte Lagen

8.Stampinxime (DE) – Tune In – Geburtstagskarte nach S

9.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (USA) – Latte Love

10.247 Inkspiration (US) – Happy Little Things

11.De Kijkkast (NL) – Veggies and a sketch!

12.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (USA)-New at SU-Catalog Sketch with La

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Filled With Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$20.00

Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Modern Oval Punch

$23.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$11.25

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Did you know the Boho Blue Mini Cut & Emboss Machine is less expensive than the white mini machine, with the same performance? AND all the machines are 10% off through June 30th – don’t miss it!

Zinnias for Catalog Sketch, June Bundle Sale

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024Leave a comment

Have you noticed the 22 card sketches on page 22 of the Annual Catalog? You’ll want to turn to these any time you’ve lost your crafting mojo, for they will give you a “map” to follow as you get back into your stamping groove.

If you look closely, you may spy samples throughout the catalog that follow a sketch, as well.

I decided to use the Simply Zinnia bundle to follow this sketch for the #CreativeChallengeSU :

These colors feel like SUMMER and make me want to plant some in my yard.

I know that the Simply Zinnia bundle and Flowering Zinnia Suite are backordered (as of June 6, 2024) but they should be back in stock by the week of June 24th which will give you time to order the bundle during the June “Extra 10% Off” sale on all BUNDLES (Stamps + Dies)!

During June, the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines are all 10% off as well – original size, mini and Boho Blue mini machine, too! Bring one (or a second one) home to your craft room.

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Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection (English)

$83.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs

$7.00

Crosshatch Embossed Background

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023Leave a comment

Welcome back to day 2 of my embossing folder series! Today we are looking closer at the Crosshatch 3-D Basic embossing folder (one of a trio in my online store).

For a textured background like this, stamp your images first, then run it through the embossing folder. I used the texture OUTDENTED (it’s a real word) on my floral background, but you can also turn your paper over to get an INDENTED texture like this as an alternative:

If you missed the video teaching TIPS & TECHNIQUES for embossing folders, you can watch it here!

This texture is extremely versatile and you’ll be reaching for it often. I’ve listed the supplies for my “You Inspire Me” card below, and please visit tomorrow for the third 3-D Basics embossed card!

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Crafting With You Bundle (English)

$54.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Lost Lagoon ¼" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon

$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

A “recipe” of the correct way to layer the 3-D Basics Crosshatch embossing folder into your Cut & Emboss “Sandwich”:

Paper “Quilts” for TGIF Sketch

June 11, 2023June 10, 2023Leave a comment

Paper Crafting is a LOT like quilting: Take scraps and put them together, and you’ve got a completely NEW object!

Late last night I “stitched” together a few panels to use for the #tgifc424 sketch challenge:

And because I couldn’t decide which I liked best, I made TWO versions, one for “paper-piecers” and the other for “fabric-piecers”!

Which version do you like best? I really want to know!

I can see a quilter including the second card with a comforter they would gift to a loved one!

My scraps were pieces of the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper (15% off during June!) and I paired my paper quilts with the Basics Floral 3D Embossing Folder…have you seen this bundle of *indispensible* textures? Only available in my online store, they are the ones I reach for the most because one of them will go with [almost] anything I’m creating!

And can we take a minute to admire the Boho Blue Limited Edition Mini Cut & Emboss Machine I stamped on my card and the actual one in my Stampin’ Store? I really did stamp it in Boho Blue for my card, but the lighting at night doesn’t look quite right. I love the mini machine for quick cutting and it’s the one that sits on my desk, but remember; the regular size embossing folders only fit in the regular Cut & Emboss Machine.

Use up your Designer Series Paper scraps with this technique: Glue pieces next to each other on a piece of card stock (in line or randomly), then cut to desired size and use it like you would a regular piece of patterned paper!

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Crafting With You Bundle (English)

$54.00