Letterpress with Impressabilities™

Ink your Impressabilities template before embossing your cardstock for rich, dual-colored look.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Apply ink to an Impressabilities template with the help of a brayer or by pressing the ink pad directly onto the template.

   

2. Step 2

   Create a sandwich by placing the template ink side up on a plate. Cover with a piece of cardstock.

   

3. Add the tan embossing mat and finish the sandwich with the second plate.

   

4. Step 3

   Run sandwich through the Wizard to emboss.
   
   Take sandwich apart and remove cardstock.
   
   Drying is only necessary if pigment ink was used. Dye ink will be dry immediately.

   

5. Step 4 (Optional)

   For even more color, clean the template and replace over the embossed image.

   

6. Step 5

   Use the Impressabilities template as a stencil.
   
   Dab a sponge in ink and apply the ink through the template and onto the cardstock.

   

7. Your cardstock is ready to be used on your project.

   

8. Step 6

   Finish your card.

   

Variations

Letterpress With Other Die Cut Machines

This technique can be done with other die cut machines and embossing folders or plates. Just apply ink to the embossing folders/plates either by brayering or by pressing the ink pad directly onto the folders.

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 Letterpress with Impressabilities™. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!