Saturday 11 May 2013

Double Trouble..

Well ok.. maybe not double trouble, but double embossed fun!!

Last week I had one of those.. hmm I wonder if this could work thoughts.. I thought I'd try and see what would happen if I embossed some cardstock first with an embossing folder and then with embossing powder.  So I decided to give it a go..  and this was the result..


 
So I thought I'd share with you all here the very easy steps of how I did it.. :)
 
I first cut my kraft cardstock to my desired size, then ran it through one of my favourite embossing folders.
 
 
 
I run mine back and forwards through my machine, just to make sure I get a nice crisp clear raised image.
 
 
 
 
The next step is to gently swipe your embossing ink over the raised parts of your embossed design. I find it works best if you have your cardstock sitting on a flat hard surface like your desk.
 
 
 
Next step was to sprinkle with your embossing powder,  shake off any excess powder, and then heat set it.
 
 
 
 I then cut my  double embossed design into strips.
 
 
 
The last thing I did was to ink them with various colours of distress ink.
 
 
 
They are then ready to add to your card, layout or project.
 
 
 
I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial, and would love to see if you have a go at using this technique.
 
I hope you have a wonderful day, and hope to see you back again soon :)

8 comments:

  1. This is fabulous. I saw it on Pinterest.

    Thanks for the tutorial!

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  2. Very effective Karen. I love your tag. I look forward to seeing more of your inky creations on your new blog :)

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  3. Love this technique. Want this folder now too!
    Congratulations on your shiny new blog!
    Hugs
    xx

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  4. if you leave your card in the folder it holds up the embossing so it's easier to ink just the high spots.
    You can also use a brayer.
    TFS

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  5. I also saw it on Pinterest! Tim Himself pinned it to his board!

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  6. I absolutely love what you've achieved!!!


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  7. I love it. Going to try it right now as I have the embossing folder. Yippee.

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