Embossing with Impressabilities™

Create beautiful backgrounds by running your cardstock through your die cut machine with Impressabilities templates.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Create a "sandwich" by layering the Impressabilities template on top of one plate.
   
   Add cardstock on top of the template.

   

2. Step 2

   Lay the tan embossing mat over the sandwich.

   

3. Finish the sandwich by topping the plate, template, and mat with a second plate.
   
   Insert into the Wizard and emboss.

   

4. Step 3

   Unstack the sandwich and remove the embossed cardstock.
   
   Hint:
   Flip cardstock over for a debossed design.

   

5. Step 4 (Optional)

   Enhance the embossed design by sanding cardstock to reveal the paper's core.
   
   This is especially impressive in cardstock with a different colored core.

   

6. Step 5

   To create an embossed image with Impressabilities™ and Nestabilities™ first cut the cardstock with a Nestabilities die.
   
   Here's a video that will show you how to Create an Embossed Cut Out.
   

   

7. Step 6

   Create a sandwich by layering the Impressabilities template on a plate.
   
   Place Nestabilities die template with the cut cardstock inside on top of the Impressabilities template, cardstock side up.
   
   Finish your sandwich by adding the tan embossing mat and the second plate.

   

8. Step 7

   Run sandwich through Wizard.

   

9. Step 8

   Remove shape from die.

   

10. Again, if you have a cardstock that has a different color core (or if you are using patterned paper) sand cardstock to highlight the embossed image even more.
    
    Fun Fact:
    The cardstock used for the 1/4 sheet in the first few steps and the cardstock for the heart are the same cardstock. One side is white, one red. It is a sheet from the White Wash collection from Core'dinations.

    

11. Step 9

    Finish your card.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Embossing/Debossing only part of the image
   Use metal (or other strong scissors) to clip Impressabilities template apart, then use the pieces individually.
   
   Sandwiches for other Die Cut Machines
   
   Impressabilities™ with Cuttlebug™
   A Plate
   B Plate
   Tan Embossing Mat
   Cardstock
   Impressabilities template
   Thin cardboard shim
   B Plate
   
   Impressabilities™ with Big Shot™
   Multipurpose Platform Tab 1
   Acrylic Plate
   Impressabilities™ template
   Cardstock
   Silicone Rubber Mat
   Impression Pad

   

Your Turn

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