Ho, Ho, Ho! Amber here with a quick & easy ink to embossing folder technique! Break out your metallic cardstocks and let’s do tone on tone ink to folder embossing.
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For inspiration with red, green, and white Curious and Stardream Metallic cardstock check out my recent post & video, Best Technique to Emboss with Stencils.
YouTube Tutorial | Quick & Easy Ink to Embossing Folder Technique
See how these tone on tone embossed backgrounds set the stage for these adorable woodland gnomes. Watch here or in HD on YouTube.
Masculine Christmas Cards
I enjoy creating Christmas cards with non-traditional colors. Today, I opted for a neutral palette which is perfect for masculine Christmas cards.
I’ve combined Stardream Metallic Crystal and Curious Metallic Lustre and Chesnut with woodland themed pattern paper for the ultimate masculine vibe.
Ink to Embossing Folder Technique
This technique is so easy and impactful, but I’ll be honest I forget about it from time to time. Pick your favorite embossing folders, swipe a tone on tone ink on one side of the folder, and emboss your chosen cardstock.
I used We R Memory Keepers Wood Grain Embossing Folders, Stardream Metallic Crystal cardstock cut to 3.75 x 5 inches, and Distress Oxide Pumice Stone to create a tone on tone effect.
Other Card Design Elements
Simon Says Stamp Large Gnome Die is too adorable for words!! Heidi Swapp Wolf Pack 6×6 Paper Pack provides a variety of watercolor and nature patterns to create woodland gnomes.
Simon Says Stamp + CZ Designs Ornamental Stamp & Die Set has perfect holiday sentiments and baubles for your holiday needs.
Lastly, I finally purchased other colors of Nuvo drops, but couldn’t help but keep things neutral. Today, I used Nuvo Crystal Drops in Oyster Grey, Nuvo Jewel Drops in Aqua Plains and Grey Mist.
That’s a wrap, folks. Thanks for joining me today and I’ll be back soon with more inspiration.
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You always make me sit up at attention while watching your videos. These videos teach me so much. I don’t want to be as artistic as you…………. yeah right! That was a lie….. I hope to grow in my own artistic way by watching you. Thank you very, very much for the time you put forth in video-ing. Many blessings to you.
Oh, thanks so much, Parker!! That’s really nice to hear. I learned everything I know from watching YouTube videos. So I’m right there with ya!!