Do you have any 3D Embossing Folders? Grab them and some inks and join me to make some unique and FUN cards with this EASY technique!

But first, would you like to see the backgrounds that I created in this LIVE video? To see the finished cards as well a BONUS design, scroll down!

You can see the LIVE video replay right HERE.

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Would you like to take your 3D Embossing Folders to the Next Level? With this easy technique you can create unique dramatic card designs real quick!
I was inspired by Erum and you can see her wonderful video right HERE. But, there are many different versions of this technique and I was also intrigued, by this video HERE created by Sandi.

My Quick Tips!

• Use 3D Embossing Folders as regular folders will not give enough depth for the dramatic results.
• Any cardstock can be used, today I used both 80lb and Bristol smooth.
• Try as many colours as you like, this technique looks amazing with just one colour or many.
• The first level of ink blending can easily be changed up to a watercoloured or gouache background (either of these options would require watercolour cardstock).
• Make sure the insert the cardstock into the folder so that the inked side will be debossed (you can always test a small piece of cardstock if you are not sure).
• After embossing is where the magic happens, use a ‘flat’ foam blending tool to ensure that the ink does not settle too much into the debossed images.
• Use black ink to blend the background (I used a water based dye ink – but you can try what you have), and to change it up why not try some darker ink colours in different tones.
• OR try the Blackout embossing technique in which you swipe the actual ink pad over the design (I have 2 examples with this technique today).
• There really is no ‘wrong’ way to do this technique, so why not give it a try!

Today I have 4 Cards to kick off your inspiration, starting with…

Card #1 – Love You Friend

Instead of having a ‘solid’ black background here I mixed it up a little and added some dark blues instead. I love the ‘lighter’ look that it gives, but there is still a ton of drama.

I kept the designs very clean and simple today as I wanted to keep the embossed images as the main focus of the cards.

Card #2 – Sympathy

This was the first time I had tried the ‘Blackout Embossing’ technique and it was scary but fun! I used Bristol Smooth for the panel knowing that there was going to be a LOT of ink applied to it.

And I am totally impressed at how different these 3D embossing folders look using this technique (it’s like having new supplies)!

Card #3 – Way to Go!

This is my BONUS design! I really wanted to see how ‘all of this ink’ would work using a piece of 80lb cardstock… and I’m impressed! Of course, there was warping, but I added a strong tape adhesive to the panel before attaching it to a 110lb card base.

I can see why Erum called it the ‘neon’ technique, becuase these are the same colours that I used on the first card and they really do look ‘neon’ here.

Card #4 – Congrats

This panel was created similarly to the first card. But, I wanted to change it up and add aome light heat embossing in gold. I didn’t like my chances as the ink was still wet, but I love the results.

BONUS IDEA: I wish I had of seen it at the time, but there was a suggestion in the Live video to use some Lunar paste… what a fabulous idea and definitely something I will try next time!

All together now…

Are you ready to create some unique 3D Embossed cards? If you are inspired by today’s ideas I’d love you to share them on Social Media with me! Thank you for cruising on by today, sending crafty hugs your way!

I use affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you).
I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Other Supplies:
3D Embossing Folders: Altenew – Fairy Tale Florals| Marigold Butterflies | Majestic Bloom
Die: Altenew – Signature Words Die.
Tool: Ranger – Mini Ink Blending Tool

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