How to Heat Emboss With Stencils | Take 2 With Therese + Video!

Have you ever tried Heat Embossing with Stencils…. how about Layered Heat Embossing? Today I have 2 different examples to inspire you to try this FUN technique!

But before we start did you know that this video is part of my Take 2 With Therese series of videos that I create for Altenew? You can check out the full playlist right HERE for more inspiration.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

For these projects I used the Meadow Bush Layering Stencil and some of the beautiful Altenew Embossing Powders.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Waterbrush Hello - Sentiment Strips 2 - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

I chose to use an emboss resist technique to add a blended background which changed the whole look of the design.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Waterbrush Hello - Sentiment Strips 2 - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

Then I added a Gilded glittery Waterbrush Hello Die cut.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Waterbrush Hello - Sentiment Strips 2 - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

For my second design I kept it very clean and simple. I mixed blending and embossing to create my flowers.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Floral Frame - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

This time I added a sentiment from the Floral Frame set.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Floral Frame - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

As well as some Satin White Sequins to finish the look.

Altenew - Meadow Bush - Floral Frame - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1 copy

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.


I hope you are inspired to try some layered heat embossing with stencils! If you do, I’d love to see it so please tag me on social media! Thanks so much for stopping by today, hugs,

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Gilded Glitter Cardstock
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Meadow Bush Layering Stencil
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Sentiment Strips 2

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Waterbrush Hello Die
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Floral Frame
Floral Frame

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Embossing Ink
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Obsidian
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Cloudy Sky
Cloudy Sky

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Nimbus
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Dark Night
Dark Night

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Frayed Leaf Media
Frayed Leaf Media

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Pink Diamond
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Limeade
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Fresh Leaf
Fresh Leaf

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Tranquility
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Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom

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Translucent Pearl
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Golden Peach
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Platinum
Platinum

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Pure White
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Ink Blending Tool
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Detailed Blending Brush
Detailed Blending Brush

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Iridescent Shimmer Spray
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Pinkfresh - Jewels Mix
Pinkfresh – Jewels Mix

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Crystal Katana
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Tweezers
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Paper Trimmer
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MISTI
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Magnets
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Precision Tip
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Multi Medium Matte
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26 thoughts on “How to Heat Emboss With Stencils | Take 2 With Therese + Video!

  1. Haven’t seen this technique before Therese, so I’m off to watch how it’s done. Beautiful cards ❤️❤️

  2. Wonderful video, i love the technique. I have never done this before so I can’t wait to get to it!

  3. I wasn’t too sure about the layered heat embossing until you added the background. Wow, it really made those flowers pop! Love both of the cards

  4. Absolutely GORGEOUS cards, Therese! Thanks so much for inspiring me to heat emboss with my stencils ~ xx

  5. LOVE the Cloudy Sky/Nimbus background! Very striking and compliments the flowers wonderfully.
    I will have to try layered embossing again….but I’m just so messy. I always end up spilling it all over my desk, my clothes, my floor, my cats…..poor things! Any tips on how to get embossing powder and glitter out of a cat’s coat?? 🙂

    1. hahaha I don’t ever think I’ve added embossing powder / glitter to my cats before…. sounds like an interesting problem to solve lol. At least they will sparkle!

  6. Love this technique and Wow those flowers are so pretty, especially with the darker background. Love to learn something new and exciting! I have to say your video style is great; humor, tips, relaxed style coupled with a clear, concise explanation is a winner. Moreover, I especially appreciate you always showing technique warts and all. When you include any mishaps and how to turn it into perfection, makes me feel I can do that too!

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