Wednesday, July 23, 2025

What's Up Wednesday ~ Sunflower Embossing Folder Technique

Are you ready to be amazed? This technique will do that for sure!

Our Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder is pure magic! 

  • Use it all by itself on cardstock for a beautiful look. 
  • Add some ink to take it up a notch.  
  • Use it on DSP to kick it up higher.
  • Swipe ink across the raised design to take it to the top!!!
This pair of cards were done with embossed DSP then ink swiped. The results are stunning and the variety can be endless. 


The card on the left was created with Everyday Skies DSP, Country Woods DSP with Misty Moonlight and Calypso Coral inks. 

The card on the right uses Beautiful Bokeh DSP, Country Woods DSP, and Balmy Blue and Fresh Freesia Inks.

The sentiments were created using the Happy labels Punch, 1-7/8" Circle Punch.  Rhinestones accent the look. Cardstock used: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Fresh Freesia.

Step 1
Emboss the DSP before trimming down the 6"x6" DSP.  In the photo the left DSP is embossed but the right one isn't. Thee is so much color to work with in these DSP packs!


Step 2
Swipe the edge of the ink pad across the embossed (raised side) DSP. Holding the ink pad at an angle helps. The flatter the angle the more ink goes onto the DSP, so be careful. You can always add more ink but you can't take it away if it's too much. 

Use one color of ink or several. It's up to you. I've used 2 colors on my cards. The color choices come from those listed on the pack of DSP making it easy!

In the photo below I swiped the Balmy Blue ink all over except for the lower right corner. The top area was swiped with both colors. You can see the differences in no ink, to 1 ink color to finally having 2 ink colors blend and created so much depth!



Step 3
Now it's time to trim the DSP. Mine are trimmed to 4"x 5-1/4". Perfect for layering on a card front. Save the slim scrap to use on the inside of the card. Keep the other piece for a future project.

The way I cut the DSP I have a piece for the card front, one for across the bottom on the inside and one nice sized piece for a future project.


At this point you're ready to finish your card. Mount it on the cardstock color of your choice. Accent with a sentiment and gems of your choice and you have a beautiful card to send to someone!

Everyday Skies DSP

Beautiful Bokeh DSP

1-7/8" Circle Punch

Happy Labels Pick a Punch

Thanks for stopping by for What's Up Wednesday. Come back often.....not just on Wednesday. Have a great day!


Michelle Loncar
Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 
Images© Stampin' Up


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What's Up Wednesday ~ Sunflower Embossing Folder Technique

Are you ready to be amazed? This technique will do that for sure! Our Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder is pure magic!  Use it all by itself on ...