I have a very simple, but valuable tip for you today. Heat embossing is a very fast way to make a big impression. And it’s great when stamping on a dark cardstock layer, like I did here with the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Many Blessings Stamp Set.
I’m not a big fan of heat embossing because, if you aren’t careful, that fine powder can get everywhere, leaving a very gritty work surface. I can’t stand a gritty work surface and I have to stop everything and clean it up.
On a scale of 1-10, heat embossing is probably a 8 or 9 on the WoW! factor scale. However, it can make a downright mess and ruin your project if you don’t turn your ceiling fan off first! (Ask me one day how I know this!) Trust me on this. You’ll be glad you did!
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Base: Whisper White, Thick Cardstock, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Layer 1: Cherry Cobbler, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 2: Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper, 2″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 3: Cherry Cobbler,2″ x 2 3/4″
Layer 4: Whisper White, 1 7/8″ x 2 5/8″
Layer 1: Cherry Cobbler, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 2: Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper, 2″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 3: Cherry Cobbler,2″ x 2 3/4″
Layer 4: Whisper White, 1 7/8″ x 2 5/8″
- Turn off ceiling fan!
- Stamp sentiment in Versamark onto Layer 1. Sprinkle with White embossing powder and heat set.
- Adhere Layer 2 to layer 1. Wrap with Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon. Adhere in the back and add a bow with a glue dot. Adhere to base.
- On layer 4, stamp:
- Image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
- Stars in Crushed Curry
- Garland in Old Olive
- Color image with Blends in :Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pool Party, and Night of Navy. (See blends video here).
- Adhere Layers 4 -5 and add to card with dimensionals.
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I love heat embossing on cards, but you are right, turn off the ceiling fan. I really like the colors on this card. I seem to use the traditional red, white, and green on my cards. Thanks again for a sample using a small image.
I love the look of heat embossing. Just not my favorite technique personally.
I love the shine of heat embossing… but you are so right about the fan 😮
You know I really, really like you when I heat emboss a card!
Love your idea to heat from the front to the back – I used to heat emboss before coloring in stamps – and it does make things pop.
Yes! Heat embossing before coloring adds such a nice visual outline.
Thanks for showing the versatility of my favorite new stamp set!! You’re inspiring me to try out new color combinations!! Michelle is great!! 😉🤗
I haven’t heat embossed because of the ‘gritty powder’. It reminds me of how glitter gets everywhere you don’t want it to be. However, your card does pop! I will try again. And without the fan! Thanks for the tip!
I’m not a fan of the powder either. I make sure I have a piece of Stampin’ Up! grid paper under my work, and keep a thing of Clorox wipes nearby so I can clean up my work area right away. I also found I have less mess when I transfer the powder into a plastic container and use a spoon rather than pouring right from the embossing jar. Good luck!
Just Gorgeous! I love the heat emboss idea Michelle. I don’t emboss enough, but it makes such an elegant card.
I usually heat emboss more at the holidays for that very reason.
Have done heat embossing in the past! Love the “pop” effect!! Will have to try again. This stamp set is definitely on my list after seeing your cards
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I love this speckled paper and the ribbon totally completes the card! As always, great job!
Thank you, Beverly.
Christmas is my favorite Holiday! This card speaks to my Christmas addiction, I especially love the layering that you have done! I love all of the things you have inspired me to create and all the new tips and tricks I’ve never done before!
Thank you, Krystal. See you soon!
Beautiful card! I love the heat embossing technique; but I don’t do it much because I don’t have the patience.
I found I’m more willing to do it if I leave my heat tool plugged in and nearby. No excuses; it’s always ready.
This is just the most beautiful card ! Watching the meter to your Greece trip! You are about there!!!!🐝❤️
Thank you, Susan. I am getting closer to Greece!!! So exicting.