Embossing folder technique?

[mishimc]

Could anyone tell me how I can emboss a card front and at the same time, leave a shape plain in the middle for example an oval. I have seen cards done this way and no matter what I do, I still get embossing all over. I cut out an oval of cardboard and used the reverse mask of that over the outside of the folder but that didn't work!! Would appreciate any help! TIA!

[cropnjill]

I know this technique is listed here a million times but my recollection is that you cut out a shape first out of thin cardboard (like a cereal box) place it on the card where you want the plain area to be, and then emboss. The shape will protect the paper from getting embossed. I hope that helps.

[joybe]

For a video explanation search online at: youtube double embossing cuttlebug. There is an easy to follow video as well as many other sites with instructions.

[muzbysmom]

I have a couple of cards on my gallery with that de-embossing technique. The cardboard piece goes inside of the folder on top of the cardstock. A store in my area sells a set of pieces of cardboard already die cut called "Chippies" but I made my own using the back sheet of cardboard from a dp pack. You do adjust the plates you use when embossing - kind of trial and error to get the right pressure to emboss.

[mishimc]

Thank you so much everyone for your help. Much appreciated! I will go check out the video and then use the layering you suggest.

[Ted4fam]

I was wondering the same thing; tried some ideas on my own (without adjusting the plate) and got the reverse affect! Go figure! A deeper impression!

Thanks for all the help!

[Northof55]

I believe that you can buy folders now that have this effect

[momcswan]

definitely check out the video. it's great...you use a wooden frame that you put over the folder and it blocks out the oval. very easy.

[JoBear2]

Hi Jean,

Here's some instructions at the Cuttlebug Spot blog.

Here is another variation on a similar theme which looks AWESOME at Ikki's Cuttlebug Cupboard.

Jocelyn