Inked Embossing Folder Technique with Spellbinders Fall Traditions Collection

 

Hello crafty friends! Today I wanted to sharing a set of cards I made while testing an embossing folder technique. For more about the entire process of making the card please check out the video below.

Spellbinders sent me the embossing folder and stamp set used in today's post and affilaite links are used below.

I've long admired the beautiful results that I've seen others achieve with the inked embossing folder technique but have had mixed results. So for today's cards I wanted to try the two most popular inks in my collection with the technique so I know which one to reach for in the future. I tried a Distress Oxide Ink Pad and a small dye ink pad. I found that the felt pad on both of those made it easier to skim the raised part of the embossing folder and would not recommend a foam ink pad for easiest results. However the larger surface of the Distress Oxide Pad achieved much cleaner results. If you are careful enough you can use any ink pad with the technique but for the fastest and most consistent results I recommend a large felt based ink pad. I will be reaching for my Distress Oxides for this technique going forward.

The inked embossing folder technique is just perfect for this beautiful Falling Leaves embossing folder from Spellbinders and those solid pumpkins from Charming Pumpkins are a great focal point. I look forward to coloring the outline pumpkins included in the set as well in the future. 

Mini Slimline Card Template #2 Using 12x12 Paper featuring Michaels Hot Buy Paper

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing how to use up 12x12 patterned papers to make mini slimline cards without creating any patterned paper scraps. I am using cardstock to mat the patterned paper pieces which will create some cardstock scraps. In this blog post, you can find a template for how to cut your paper as well as a sketch to show what should be done with those cuts. Of course feel free to mix it up to your own liking. 

NOTE: This post and video is not sponsored but compensated affiliate links are used to support my blog and channel. Also the paper I used today was gifted to me by the manufacturer, Craft Smith Co. Thank you!

Please let me know if you find this helpful and would like to see more. It's a fun challenge and I love working with patterned paper!

Here is Mini Slimline with 12x12 Template #2 with measurements:

Here is the coordinating sketch for Mini Slimline with 12x12 Template #2:

Click here to download template and sketch as a PDF

Here is an example card for Mini Slimline with 12x12 Template #2:

Slimline Card Template #4 Using 6x6 Paper featuring Lawn Fawn and Echo Park Paper

 

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing how to use up 6x6 patterned papers to make a slimline card without creating any patterned paper scraps. I am using cardstock to mat the patterned paper pieces which will create some cardstock scraps. In this blog post, you can find a template for how to cut your paper as well as a sketch to show what should be done with those cuts. Of course feel free to mix it up to your own liking. 

https://youtu.be/04zwKP5CzsQ

This post and video is not sponsored but compensated affiliate links are used to support my blog and channel. Thank you!

Please let me know if you find this helpful and would like to see more. It's a fun challenge and I love working with patterned paper!

Here is Slimline Template #4 with measurements:

Here is the coordinating sketch for Slimline Template #4:

Click here to download template and sketch as a PDF

Here is an example card for Slimline Template #4: