Now I'm not getting forgetful. I know my last #techniquethursday was also embossing. But this time its different - I promise! Last week I showed you how to dry emboss with a big shot machine and embossing folder. This week I'm showing you how to use embossing powder to get some amazing textured effects on your cards.
Embossing was one of the earliest techniques I learned when I started making cards. I loved it. It was just a little bit magical how with just 4 items you could make fabulous cards. All you need was a stamp, a VersaMark watermark stamp pad, embossing powder in the colour of your choice and a heat gun (or toaster if your desperate).
Step 1. Ink up your stamp using the VersaMark watermark stamp and stamp a clear image on card. This is a clear ink which is slower drying than most water based inks. This is to give you time for the next steps.
Step 2. Cover the stamped image generously in embossing powder. I have special embossing trays I do this in to k…
Embossing was one of the earliest techniques I learned when I started making cards. I loved it. It was just a little bit magical how with just 4 items you could make fabulous cards. All you need was a stamp, a VersaMark watermark stamp pad, embossing powder in the colour of your choice and a heat gun (or toaster if your desperate).
Step 1. Ink up your stamp using the VersaMark watermark stamp and stamp a clear image on card. This is a clear ink which is slower drying than most water based inks. This is to give you time for the next steps.
Step 2. Cover the stamped image generously in embossing powder. I have special embossing trays I do this in to k…