Product of the Week:  Embossing Folders

Embossing folders have been around for quite a while and are an easy way to make a big impression.  Imagine how the card above would look if that were just a flat piece of Whisper White Cardstock in the background?  Pretty boring.   But add the fun texture of the Swirls and Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and voila, it goes from “flat to fluffy” in just a few seconds.  Simply insert a piece of cardstock into the embossing folder, run it through the Big Shot, and you’ve got instant texture. 

This week, we’ll be talking about the difference between Textured Impressions Folders and Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  We’ll also talk about different ways to use your embossing folders, how to store them, what not to do with them, and some different techniques you may not have thought about. 

Whether you’re new to paper crafting or a seasons veteran, there will be something here this week for everyone.  So follow along…leave me a comment…and Happy Stamping! 

All you have to do is place a $25 order or more with me, you’ll receive a  4-Card tutorial.  There’s a different one each month!  This month’s Toil and Trouble tutorial runs until October 31.  Don’t miss out on all the spooky fun!  (Please use Host Code E9WVTK9T before you check out). 

Today’s tutorial is actually one of my October Christmas Card Club cards.  It features the Sincerely Santa Stamp Set – you know, the one that corresponds with the Sincerely Santa Tag Kit? This stamp set is awesome! And I loved being able to show the versatility of it, beyond the tags. 
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Base: Whisper White, 8 ½” x 5 ½”
Layer 1: Cherry Cobbler, 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
Layer 2: Whisper White, 5” x 3 ¾” embossed with Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder.
Layer 3:  Farmhouse Christmas Designer Series Paper, 1 1/2” x 5”, punched with Banner Triple Punch.
Layer 4: Farmhouse Christmas Designer Series Paper, 1” x 4 ½”
Layer 5: Pearlized Doily
Layer 6: Cherry Cobbler, Scalloped Layering Circle Framelit
Layer 7: Whisper White Layer Circle Framelit

1. Color stamp with Basic Black and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers.  “Huff” on stamp to activate ink and stamp on Layer 7.
2. Adhere Layers 1-4 to Base.
3. Adhere Layers 5-7. Adhere to Base with dimensionals.
4. Finish with Frosted Epoxy Droplets.

November 1…registration ends for:

1. Santa’s Workshop
2. Sweet & Simple Sunday, featuring the Snowflake Showcase
3. Early Bird Registration for the Spring Stamping in the Mountains Retreat (Gift Certificates available. )