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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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.

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

Technique #2 – Emboss a Die Cut

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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