Embossing Folders...
An easy way to add depth to your toppers.

Try embossing folders when you want to add something extra to your creations.

You can buy them in lots of different patterns and you will find that they go through most Die Cutters.

I use the GRand Calibur for all my die cutting, but the folders I have are from Cuttlebug.

All you need to do is read the instructions for whichever machine you have, as they layer up in different ways to go through the rolllers.

Cut the card you wish to use into a panel that will fit within the folder.

Placing the card with the right side up will give you a raised embossed effect.

Placing the card with the right side down will give you a de-bossed effect

Try both effects as they are just as interesting as each other.

This will remove the top layer of the card and allow the base card to show through.

This is especially good if you have used Special Card such as Mirror Card or Color Core.

Another effect can be achieved by picking out parts of the embossed card.

Try adding flat backed pearls or Gemstones.

Trim the card with any embellishments that you have.

And depending on which side you add the ink will give a really different outlook to the end result.

I have used the Embossing Borders, "With Love" from Cuttlebug

One of the these cards has the flower edges pronounced and the other has the background filled in.

The panels have then been

Matted and Layered onto some silver mirror card.

Pearls have been added to the centre of each flower, and the sentiment is a stamp layered onto the same silver card.

Experiment and play, and see what you can come up with.

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