I thought I would try and have a go at making my own embossing folder with some die cuts after seeing something similar on Pinterest ( yes I am addicted lol).
The first thing I used was some spare scraps of card ( some bits had practise stamping on which is perfect, mine will not now be going in the bin). Then I used a Britannia Large Flower Die and cut quite a few out.
I then stuck four of the flowers on top of each other ( the embossing came out rather deep so possibly 2 or 3 would have done) practise makes perfect lol.
The next step, I glued them onto a 5x5 piece of card.
The next step I ran it through my Grand Calibur. This is the embossed side.
This is the de bossed side. The line down the centre is an old a6 card and not part of the embossing folder.
I think I shall be playing a bit more to see what other dies I can use. Hope you enjoyed my short tutorial..... A first for me.
I have now had a play with a fleur De Lis punch and layered 2 together and that works too although not so deep, I suppose it will depend what thickness of card you use
Chris xxxxx
Very clever. x
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea Chris...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Great idea, looks good. xxxx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous idea, love the embossed sheet and thank you for sharing.
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Linda xxx
o what a great idea, love that Chris.
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gr karin
wow great idea Christine. I have this cute little dog punch am going to try this thank you for sharing.xxx
ReplyDeletewow great idea Christine thank you for sharing.x
ReplyDeleteI have this cute little dog punch will try with this.x
What a super idea, Christine...so glad I popped in to visit!
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs, Sheenagh x
what a great idea, have added this page to my crafty tutorials on my book mark x
ReplyDeleteA fabulous tutorial Chris.
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here for a while, mind you I have not been on much either if it comes to that !!
Fabulous idea thank you for sharing . looks great
ReplyDeleteFab idea thank you for the tutorial will have to go and have a play and see what I can come up with. Love Alison xx
ReplyDeleteHow very clever is that. I have some great dies which would look great as an embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea :) great xx
ReplyDeleteI've done this as well, Christine.....it's such a great idea, isn't it? Love how the flowers on yours have turned out....nice deep embossing x
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea - fabulous project.
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What a totally fabulous idea! I often think of embossing folders I wish they would make...well now I can make my own!!! Thank you so much for making this easy to follow tutorial.
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Lisa xxxx
What a clever idea, thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea Chris, great tutorial too, not sure I would have the patience but might give it a go, hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteFantastic. I suppose how many layers of the elements that are needed would depend on how heavy the cardstock is. It's certainly a very effective way of getting the exact embossing needed for a project. I've been thinking of trying something similar by cutting two panels exactly the same out on my ScanNCut and sticking them together to make an embossing template. Seeing what you've done has made me determined to actualy do it rather than just think about it.
ReplyDeleteWow what a fantastic idea fabulous xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea thanks for sharing I will have to give this a try I love embossing folders so being able to make my own design is a great idea
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Marie
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Great idea and very pretty! Xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely idea and great tutorial. And what a great result for your first attempt.
ReplyDeleteHeike xx
Wow I must give this a go, thanks for tutorial.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea, just hopping by.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, and your embossing is really effective. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with! Maddy x
ReplyDeleteGreat idea it looks lovely, thanks for the tutorial
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Lorna xx
Thank you for this brilliant idea. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea....Just hopping from D.C....Joolsx
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea Chris. Blogger is sent to try us, if its not this, its something else but what would we do without it. LOL
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Brilliant idea and thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeletecarol x
wow how very clever ... chris ... well done ... happy crafting and love sandy xx "ps a late blogger "
ReplyDeleteFabulous and wow, I am definitely going to give this technique a go. Thank you for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteJust hopping for Docrafts... what a brilliant idea! i shall have to have a go at this myself... love it!! Vic, aka BandBC x
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