Faux Letterpress with M-Bossabilities™

Ink your M-Bossabilities folder before embossing your cardstock for rich, letterpress look.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Apply ink directly to the inside of your M-Bossabilities folder.

   

2. Step 2

   Place cardstock over the inked part of your folder.

   

3. Step 3

   Close the folder and place it on top of the base plate.

   

4. Place the Adapter plate over the the embossing folder.

   

5. Step 4

   Run sandwich through the Grand Calibur.

   

6. Step 5

   Take cardstock out of the folder.
   
   

   

7. Step 6

   Finish your project.
   
   

   

Video!

Variations

1. Use Markers instead
   Color your design with markers instead of an ink pad for multicolored look.
   
   If you are using watercolor markers, mist the folder lightly with water before embossing.
   If you are using alcohol markers, mist the folder with alcohol or blending solution before embossing.
   (Image and idea courtesy of Sharon Harnist)

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Letterpress with M-Bossabilities™. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!