Double Embossed Enamel

by Cindy Elam

Create a unique background by dry and heat embossing with embossing folders

Supplies

White cardstock
Big Shot or other die cutting machine
Two embossing folders, one should be a simple design
Embossing Buddy
Embossing ink
Heat tool
Colored embossing powder

Step-by-Step

Step 1

Tap embossing ink all over the side of the folder with the recessed image, inking it thoroughly.

Hint:
Try not to press too hard (you don’t want ink in the recesses).
Step 2

Rub Embossing Buddy over your white cardstock, and carefully place into embossing folder with “buddied” side facing inked side of folder. Emboss with Big Shot.
Step 3

Cover inked, embossed cardstock with embossing powder.
Tap off excess powder.

Hint:
A tiny paint brush works for removing Embossing Powder from areas you don’t want embossed.
Step 4

Heat until shiny with Heat Tool.
Step 5

Place embossed image into second folder and emboss again in Big Shot.
Your double embossed enamel background is done.
Step 6

Finish your card.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Double Embossed Enamel. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Thanks Robi

I added some cardstock for shims and now it works. What an awesome technique
Jan

Jan Joyal | Sun Dec 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM

do you have a website with other techniques?

barb | Tue Dec 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

That technique is gorgeous. I do have one question though. The embossing folders used are for the 'Big Shot', do they work with the 'Cuttlebug'?

Lindsay | Wed Dec 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Barb, I do have a blog, and there are a few tutorials on there, but not really "techniques" per se. It's located at heartsdelightcards.blogspot.com.

Lindsay, yes, the Stampin' Up! embossing folders will work in the Cuttlebug, too! I had a Cuttlebug when I first started card making, but upgraded to the Big Shot when I became a demo.

Cindy Elam | Thu Dec 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

wow you are talented!!!! It's gorgeous!!!!!!

JamiG | Thu Dec 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

LOVE this Cindy, very easy to follow too! Can't wait to try it.. .you rock!

Sharon F | Mon Dec 26, 2011 at 6:39 AM

Gorgeous card! I would love to try this one in different colors.

DorisS | Tue Dec 27, 2011 at 5:32 PM

I really like the snow man video.
I would like the try it.

Edna | Fri Dec 30, 2011 at 6:15 PM

I do not have an embossing buddy. I would like to have one.

Edna | Fri Dec 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

Edna, they are available from online sellers like Amazon, 7 Kids College Fund, and even eBay. Just do a Google search for "Embossing Buddy" or "Embossing Magic" (Inkadinkado's brand).

Cindy Elam | Fri Dec 30, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Your cards are just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing the technique. Take care.

Kim Thomas | Wed Apr 25, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Thank you for this well done tutorial. I've never seen this procrss before and can hardly wait to try it. It's just gorgeous.

Mary Ann Huntington | Thu Apr 26, 2012 at 12:15 PM

Awesome combination of techniques Cindy! Love the sample you created, too. Gorgeous!

Adriana Benitez | Sun Jan 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM

I love this idea but am having difficulty with the final step. When I run the second embossing folder through the Big kick, my snowflake design gets smooched and can hardly be seen. What am I doing wrong? Please advise. I really want to do this technique correctly. Thank you.

Jeannette Taylor | Thu Sep 3, 2015 at 6:38 PM

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Double Embossed Enamel

by Cindy Elam

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