If you’re looking for a beautiful and easy embossing folder technique for cardmaking, you’re going to love today’s project! This technique combines vibrant Distress Oxide Inks with heat embossing to create stunning, high-contrast backgrounds with incredible texture and shine. Whether you’re new to embossing folders or looking for fresh cardmaking ideas, this simple process adds depth, detail and a touch of magic to your handmade cards.
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In today’s video I create 11 cards using the Embossing Folder Magic Technique. All supplies are listed at the end of this post in convenient thumbnail links for easy shopping.
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How to create the Embossing Folder Magic Cards:
Step 1
Heavily spritz a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of watercolor paper with water. Add 4 – 5 colors of Distress Oxide Sprays and allow the panel to dry completely.
Step 2
Emboss the panel using your favorite embossing folder, ensuring the raised design is on the inked (color) side.
Step 3
Swipe a VersaMark Ink pad over the raised embossed design. Cover with white embossing powder, shake off the excess and heat set
Step 4
Adhere the panel to a top-folding A2-sized white card base. Place inside a splat box and add splatter of Pawsitively Perfect White Splatter Medium and Gold paint.
Step 5
Die cut a sentiment and coordinating shadow, then adhere to the card front.
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