Focusing on 3D Embossing
Good day, fellow crafters. Today I have been in the studio working with some of my favorite 3D embossing folders and I decided to share this one with you. This method is a fantastic way to add texture and dimension to your card designs. By placing your chosen material into the embossing folder and running it through a die-cutting machine, you can create beautiful, intricate patterns that give your cards a unique and professional look. This technique is easy to use and can be done with a variety of materials, including cardstock, vellum, and metal foil, making it a versatile choice for any card-making project. I hope you enjoy it.
I used the Beautiful Blooms 3D embossing folder from Spellbinders for this project, which caught my eye with its stunning design. To prevent any possible cracking or tear out on the deep 3D folder, I misted the back of the White cardstock with water before running it through the embossing machine. This created the impressive and intricate design that you see on the card, which I then set aside to dry.
Next, I blended Pink ink lightly over the surface to create the background color without leaving any dark lines around the image. To clean it up, I used a microfiber cloth to remove any excess ink and create a polished finish. The next step was to figure out how to present it. Since I had been using the picture frame style for my cards frequently, I decided to switch things up and try different shapes. I opted for an oval die-cut set to cut out the background and mat, which I then attached to a pre-cut A2 Kraft-colored base. While working on it, I tried out various mats and found the one on this card to be the best. However, I also experimented with a Silver Foil cardstock mat that turned out to be equally impressive.
To put the finishing touches on the card I used the sentiment from the Honey Bee Stamps' Layering Wisteria stamp set and stamped it onto a Kraft-colored cardstock using Jet Black ink to match the card base. After cutting it out using the corresponding die set, I used pop dots to adhere it to the card face, both for added height and to ensure it remained level due to the textured background.
