What's Up Wednesday ~ Embossing Folder Fun!

What's Up this Wednesday is some ideas for using different papers with an embossing folder. Sometimes we get in a rut and forget about other ways to create with an item. Let's see if these ideas spark some creativity!

I decided to use our New Fern & Flora embossing folder with the coordinating papers and dies. I love the rich tones in the paper and the beautiful detail in the 3D embossing folder. I* also added Vellum to the mix to take it up a notch.

Below is a photo of the embossed papers. I did a couple of the DSP patterns, vellum and cardstock. That should give a nice variety for some projects!

When embossing vellum it's a good idea to do 2 layers at the same time so the vellum doesn't show cracks. When embossing cardstock, to avoid cracks you can lightly spritz with water before embossing.

The first project is a Z Fold card that uses pieces of embossed DSP and vellum. The card base is easy to do. Cut the cardstock down the middle the long way and fold in half. Then fold back the card front to the right edge meets the fold. Use your bone folder to crease it really well. Now you have a Z Fold card base! 

Using various die cuts from the Fern & Flora dies I accented a label from the New Classic Labels Ephemera Pack. These labels will be a go to item ad there are many shapes and sizes and all have a pretty gold-like outline. 

Bringing in more of the gold I added a Mossy Meadow & Gold ribbon and some Gold Drusy Gems. the label is popped up for dimension and ease of tucking accent pieces under it.

When open you can see the multiple panels of the card...all just asking to be decorated! I added a DSP panel without embossing to the 2nd space and a white panel to the 3rd space for writing on. The far left panel id the embossed DSP you also see when closed.

Here is a very different look using the same embossed pieces. this time the card base is white. The embossed vellum is on the left and the cardstock on the right. This time I used the other side of the embossed cardstock. This means the side with the design going "in" is showing. This is call the de-bossed side. 

I die cut elements from metallic paper this time to give it a fancier look. The tag has the same ribbon as before but it's looped through the hole and tacked down with a glue dot to keep it in place. The tag is popped up here, too. A few metallic gems ties it all together.

Here is a close-up showing the de-bossed side of the green cardstock. Using this side can be fun, too! 

I hope you enjoyed these ideas! I have another embossed piece of vellum to use yet. Come back tomorrow to see what I do with it!

Michelle Loncar

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