6 FUN Christmas Ideas for Heat Embossing – Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 + Video!

Heat Embossing is a fabulous tool in our arsenal, but are you using it enough? Today I have 6 techniques to share… and if you hang around until the end you may even catch my BONUS technique (which was totally new to me)!

Welcome to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022! I’m so excited to be here HOTTING things up on your Holiday projects.

All of today’s cards were created with some wonderful new products from the new Catherine Pooler release, and I feel very lucky to be asked to Guest Design!

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Therese Calvird - Same But Different Christmas Card Series 1 - Catherine Pooler Holly Jolly Christmas Collection (card video) 1

Technique #1 – Emboss Resist

An oldie but a goodie! The Holly Jolly layering stamp set was perfect for this technique. I was able to emboss one of the patterns, blend some ink then die cut the holly leaves.

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BONUS TIP: You could create a similar look by stamping the layers as inteded and emboss the pattern over top.

Therese Calvird - Same But Different Christmas Card Series 1 - Catherine Pooler Holly Jolly Christmas Collection (card video) 1

Technique #2 – Emboss a Die Cut

Did you know that you can emboss a die cut? I added multiple layers of Ebony Embossing Powder

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This is a fun technique that adds dimension and shine and you can use this on shapes as well as words.

Therese Calvird - Same But Different Christmas Card Series 1 - Catherine Pooler Holly Jolly Christmas Collection (card video) 1

Technique #3 – Add Sparkle!

Firstly I created my own cardstock by swiping the fabulous Catherine Pooler Inks on some white cardstock. Then to create the sparkle I added some Embossing Ink and some glitter with Clear Embossing Powder.

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Creating your own cardstock is a great way to get ‘matching’ card for your inks, but you could use cardstock from your stash for a similar result.

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Technique #4 – Emboss Dye Ink

If you have Clear Embossing Powder then you can emboss any colour you like. It is very easy just to re-stamp overtop with Embossing Ink and heat embossing.

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Technique #5 – Double Heat Embossing

Yes, this is a thing. The Misti has made this technique even easier as the first layer of embossing is slippery to stamp on, but with the stamp positioner that is no longer a problem. Gotta love layering stamps!

PRO TIP: Use a combination of colours that will work well together and be sure not to overheat the second layer of embossing powder.

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Technique #6 – Add Highlights

An embossing pen such as the Versamarker allows you to be very specific about where you can add small detailed embossed sections to an image.

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For this image I simply used clear embossing powder which made the ink look darker, but you could also use a coordinating coloured embossing powder, or even a clear sparkle.

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BONUS TECHNIQUE – Embossing Double-sided Tape

Hello? Yes, the green border here is actually 1/8″ double sided tape which I added embossing powder to and heat set.

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What a unique and fun way to add an embossed border… think of the possibilities!

Therese Calvird - Same But Different Christmas Card Series 1 - Catherine Pooler Holly Jolly Christmas Collection (card video) 1

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

I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share these fab new products from Catherine Pooler! And build on my Christmas card stash…. did you know it’s September?

I hope you are inspired to try some heat embossing on your Christmas cards, and I’d love you to let me know which technique or card is your favourite!

Other Supplies:
Embellishements: Catherine Pooler – Vienna Sequin Mix
Embossing Powder: WOW – Primary Ebony | Metalline Kiwi Crush – Altenew – Crystal Clear
Tools: AUZ – Perfect Align Tool

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Neenah Solar 110
Neenah Solar 110

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Neenah Solar 80
Neenah Solar 80

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Concord & 9th - Cardstock
Concord & 9th – Cardstock

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Acetate
Acetate

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Vellum
Vellum

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Holiday One Liner Sentiments
Holiday One Liner Sentiments

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Jolly Holly
Jolly Holly

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Jolly Holly Dies
Jolly Holly Dies

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Holly Jolly Layered Word
Holly Jolly Layered Word

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Nocturne
Nocturne

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Versamark Ink
Versamark Ink

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Be Mine
Be Mine

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Party Dress
Party Dress

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Grass Skirt
Grass Skirt

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Lime Rickey
Lime Rickey

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Versamarker
Versamarker

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Gelly Roll White Pens
Gelly Roll White Pens

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Life Changing Blender Brush
Life Changing Blender Brush

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Green Fields Enamel Dots
Green Fields Enamel Dots

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Copic Multiliner
Copic Multiliner

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WOW Heat Tool
WOW Heat Tool

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Opaque Bright White
Opaque Bright White

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Anti Static Pad
Anti Static Pad

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Powder Tool
Powder Tool

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Tweezers
Tweezers

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Pick Up Tool
Pick Up Tool

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Scissors
Scissors

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Bone Folder Altenew
Bone Folder Altenew

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Score Board
Score Board

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MISTI
MISTI

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Magnets
Magnets

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Bigshot
Bigshot

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Gemini Junior
Gemini Junior

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Tape 1/8
Tape 1/8

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Thin Foam Dots
Thin Foam Dots

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Bearly Art Glue
Bearly Art Glue

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ATG
ATG

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Glue Tape
Glue Tape

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Foam Tape
Foam Tape

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22 thoughts on “6 FUN Christmas Ideas for Heat Embossing – Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2022 + Video!

  1. I nearly plotzed when I looked at the calendar, Therese!! A few days of creating Christmas cards like you do by the sixes and you’ll be ready – I think I should follow suit!
    Every design is like a present, my friend! LOVE the color combo!
    =]

  2. Thank you my friend, Yes, I can’t believe that it’s halfway through September… I do not want to be ‘rushing’ this year… but I think I say that every year lol. (except last year Yay!)

  3. I am so far behind in commentating please forgive my tardiness plus you are so prolific and can’t keep up. Thank you so much for your tips on embossing you really have inspired me to get them out again with this fabulous array of ccards.

    Marie

  4. Therese,
    WOW, so glad I watched your video. It gave me so many great ideas that I had never thought of or seen before. I especially loved using the embossing powder on the adhesive strips, I will really be trying that technique. Thanks

    1. The fine dot adhesive that I have is called Sticky Specks and you can buy it here in Australia (these are my affiliate links but if you didn’t want to use them then you could do a google search for them by name)
      https://atcraft.com.au/shop/adhesives-refill-caps/ecstasy-crafts-sticky-specks-micro-adhesive-8-a5-sheets/?wpam_id=6

      But this one from Thermoweb called Sticky Dots from Ellen Hutson looks very similar and I plan to try this one next time
      https://www.ellenhutson.com/sticky-dots-large-sheets-thermoweb-adhesives/?afmc=165

      I hope this helps you,
      Have the most wonderful and crafty day!
      Hugs
      Therese

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