Embossing folders are not just for embossing. They can also be used as stamps to create beautiful textured backgrounds.
This is a fun and easy way to get more out of the tools you already have in your stash.
Technique:
Using embossing folders as stamps is a simple way to create detailed backgrounds.
1. Choose an embossing folder with a design you like.
2. Apply ink directly to one side of the folder (either the raised or recessed side).
3. For a darker result, mist your embossing folder with some water.
4. Place inked surface onto the your cardstock and press down gently to transfer the ink. Use a stamping surface underneath to improve your results.
5. Lift the embossing folder to reveal the stamped image.
Each embossing folder gives you two different looks:
• The embossed(raised) side creates one image
• The debossed(recessed) side creates another
This makes it a very versatile tool, especially for journal pages where you want to fill a larger space with texture.
Products used:
- Inks – I used Make Art ink (Carnation Red) and Distress Oxide Ink (Rustic Wilderness)
- Paper/cardstock
Tools used:
This is a simple way to create beautiful backgrounds using tools you already have.
See how I used my embossing folder as a stamp in my Altered Christmas Book project.
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