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11-18-2014, 11:30 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Alaska
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Embossing folder
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't locate it. I would like to omit an area when using an embossing folder. Is there any way to use the folder and leave out part of the embossing? Thanks!
__________________ Sue
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11-18-2014, 12:16 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Alaska
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Wow, Karen, those cards are beautiful. And what a cool idea - I never would have thought of that!
__________________ Sue
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11-18-2014, 12:56 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northumberland, UK
Posts: 5,162
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Quote: Originally Posted by k dunbrook I think you can make your own by glueing together heavy sheets of cardboard |
Yes you can - there's a tutorial here to get you going if you want to give that a try.
The things you can buy are usually called "embossing diffusers" but they're not cheap and since it's easy to DIY, you could spend your pennies on something else
Love your random effects Karen, that looks great!
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11-18-2014, 02:32 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2008
Location: not too far from the big mountain in n.h.
Posts: 2,781
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Oh my Karen!! I think you have just breathed life into some of my neglected folders. Your cards are fabulous and I love that random look!
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11-18-2014, 02:44 PM
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SCS Community Manager Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 30,061
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I've made my own and they are so fun because you can use the dies you own to create your diffusers.
6 layers of the chipboard that comes in Stampin' Up! DSP glued together is perfection!
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11-18-2014, 02:47 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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Quote: Originally Posted by k dunbrook |
Just beautiful work. Do you break down the technique of how to replicate the look on your blog?
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11-18-2014, 03:28 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Alaska
Posts: 71
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Thanks everyone. I've learned two new things. I'm going to try making my own diffusers and also the random rubber-mallet trick!
__________________ Sue
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11-18-2014, 04:32 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 410
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Looks like a rubber mallet is my next purchase. Thanks for the tip Karen.
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11-18-2014, 06:50 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 381
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I would like to know more about the rubber mallet. What size is the mallet? Do you just put your paper inside the folder...place on the floor and wack away?
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11-19-2014, 03:39 AM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,884
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Honestly, it doesn't get easier then it sounds. Just place your cardstock into an embossing folder. Figure out where you want the embossing to be and where you want open space then close the top of the folder so the paper is inside and hit it a few times with the rubber mallet. The mallet I use is just a cheap one that my DH has from Home Depot....has a large black rubber head on it.
If your embossing folder is really detailed, sometimes it helps to give your cs a little spritz of water before placing it into your embossing folder. With some cs that will help you get a better impression.
Have fun!
__________________ ~Karen~ Contributor for Penny Black
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11-19-2014, 03:39 AM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,884
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....and thanks for your most kind comments on my cards....
__________________ ~Karen~ Contributor for Penny Black
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11-19-2014, 07:28 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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Wow Karen, what a great idea! Guess I'm stealing my husband's rubber mallet 
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11-19-2014, 08:12 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 82
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Ingenious idea with the mallet, but I have a question. Does hitting the folder with something hard like this damage the design on the folder? I know running it through a Big Shot puts pressure on it, but maybe not as much as pounding.
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11-19-2014, 09:21 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: IL
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Quote: Originally Posted by mom22flyboys Ingenious idea with the mallet, but I have a question. Does hitting the folder with something hard like this damage the design on the folder? I know running it through a Big Shot puts pressure on it, but maybe not as much as pounding. |
I'm going to get a rubber mallet. I'm not worried about damage, i'm sure KAREN wouldn't do it if it was ruining her folders.
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11-19-2014, 09:48 AM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Quote: Originally Posted by Annecards I'm going to get a rubber mallet. I'm not worried about damage, i'm sure KAREN wouldn't do it if it was ruining her folders. |
So far, my folders have been fine. I'm sure you may have to experiment with the amount of pressue you hit it with...some may need more then others. I do it on a very flat, hard surface. I'm sure the company would have a fit if they read this!
I guess the best advice is to go carefully.
__________________ ~Karen~ Contributor for Penny Black
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11-19-2014, 11:26 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 41,465
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Darice sells a pack of diffusers in different shapes. Its probably around d $12 but I can get at acmoore with a coupon for $6.
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11-19-2014, 12:45 PM
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Linking Queen
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: I escaped from NY! I ♥️ my new state of SC!
Posts: 19,052
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Quote: Originally Posted by marymint |
I looked for the card on her blog archives (see link below). She describes how she did it ... basically she made her own diffusers but some additional details are in the post.
My Stamping Addiction: "Card Parts" Card - and One More
HTH and ... Happy Crafting!
Tina aka TeeGeeDee
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11-19-2014, 01:41 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 173
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Quote: Originally Posted by TeeGeeDee I looked for the card on her blog archives (see link below). She describes how she did it ... basically she made her own diffusers but some additional details are in the post.
My Stamping Addiction: "Card Parts" Card - and One More
HTH and ... Happy Crafting!
Tina aka TeeGeeDee |
Thank you Tina!!! I actually looked on her blog but didn't find that. I did it!!! Wa-hoo. Changed the thickness of the cardboard for my machine... and took a couple of tries, but it worked. This will help me with other EF like the long thin ones I sometimes use on envelopes, etc. so there isn't any "edge lines". You're the best!
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11-19-2014, 03:43 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town
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Quote: Originally Posted by UnderstandBlue I've made my own and they are so fun because you can use the dies you own to create your diffusers.
6 layers of the chipboard that comes in Stampin' Up! DSP glued together is perfection! |
This is a perfect use for Cereal boxes etc! - save that fancy chipboard for a project!
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11-23-2014, 04:22 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lakewood (denver suburb), Colorado
Posts: 908
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Although they are cheap at the hardware store and I've seen the rubber mallets very cheap at Big Lots, I bet you wouldn't need one. I have a craft hammer, I'm going to take a quarter folded facecloth and rubber band it on the hammer head and try it (hammering lighter than I would if I was hammering something). I'll let you know if that works.
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11-23-2014, 07:43 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Alaska
Posts: 71
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I made my own diffuser today out of cardboard from a cereal box. Worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the help! Now to try out the rubber mallet...
__________________ Sue
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11-24-2014, 12:18 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: IL
Posts: 983
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Quote: Originally Posted by suenan I made my own diffuser today out of cardboard from a cereal box. Worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the help! Now to try out the rubber mallet... |
I purchased Darcie's diffusers last year, on sale and really cheap, and they work wonderfully. Amazon has the entire set, both rectangular/square windows and circular/oval windows. There's a total of 7 diffusers in the set for under $11.00 and free shipping.
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11-26-2014, 03:32 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 609
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Quote: Originally Posted by Denverkat276 Although they are cheap at the hardware store and I've seen the rubber mallets very cheap at Big Lots, I bet you wouldn't need one. I have a craft hammer, I'm going to take a quarter folded facecloth and rubber band it on the hammer head and try it (hammering lighter than I would if I was hammering something). I'll let you know if that works. |
Yes, please let us know how that turns out.
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11-26-2014, 06:08 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by Annecards I purchased Darcie's diffusers last year, on sale and really cheap, and they work wonderfully. Amazon has the entire set, both rectangular/square windows and circular/oval windows. There's a total of 7 diffusers in the set for under $11.00 and free shipping. |
Those diffusers are on sale at ACMoore. Feels like a clearance sale. They are $6 for the pack.
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11-26-2014, 09:30 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Swalwell, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 368
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Subbing to read later 
__________________ Just keep breathing...that's the key.
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12-01-2014, 05:36 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northwest Illinois near the Fox
Posts: 2,203
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Quote: Originally Posted by k dunbrook |
What a great idea!!! And you get rid of some frustration as well!!! A great stress breaker! 
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