Make your own embossing folders
 

Okay, as promised, here is the step-by-step tutorial for making your own embossing folders for your favorite die-cutting and embossing machine or rolling pin. Before downloading, please note that I regret that I cannot email the file to requesters. So please try to follow the directions below on downloading--it really should work for you if you follow instructions. One last note: this file was prepared with the intention of viewing on screen--the photos are low-resolution to keep the file size to a minimum, so while you can print it, it won't look very good. I do have high-resolution versions of all the photos, so if you need a closer look, send me a PM and I'll post it for you.

Enjoy!

To save the file from this website to your hard disk, do the following:

From Mac: right click (if you have a two-button mouse) or hold down the mouse button on the file name (if you have a one-button mouse) until the popup window comes up. Choose "Download linked file" --navigate to where you want to save it, then click OK (or Save, I forget which). Then you can open and print the file from wherever you saved it.

From PC: right click on the file name until the popup window comes up. Choose "Save target as..." --navigate to where you want to save it, then click OK (or Save, I forget which). Then you can open and print the file from wherever you saved it.

This file requires Adobe Reader version 5 or later. Iif you are using an older version you might need to upgrade (go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html).

If after saving the file to your computer, it doesn't open when you double-click it, try this: Open up your Adobe Reader program (by double-clicking or from the Start menu), go to the File menu, choose Open... browse to where you saved the file, and open it. This usually works when all else fails.

The password protection on my file is there to prevent alterations to the file. It will not prevent you from printing it.

Wow! This is a great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing, I can't wait to make some!!!

Dry Embossing Folders
 

This is great, can't wait to try it, I don't have the Cuttlebug but I have the Sizzix, and the Cricut will it work the same with them?
Thanks
Billie

So clever! Thanks for sharing!

Wow Cyndie... thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You did a very professional job on the tutorial! We all appreciate you working so hard on this, not to mention all your time! Hugs, Stormy

Thanks for all the work you did. I'm sure it is fantastic. Unfortunately I am unable to read it. I have Adobe 6.0 and when I right click, the save as option is not highlighted, so I'm unable to read it. And when I click on the link all I get is a colored small box. Boo Hoo!
But thanks anyway.

I've heard of this happening before for some people, and I'm trying to remember what the solution turned out to be. Seems like it had something to do with Content Advisor. This is an option in your Tools / Internet Options / Content tab. Is yours turned on? Try turning it off, getting out of Internet Explorer, and getting back in again. Then see the link download works. If not, I can't think of anything else it could be. The download works fine for me.
Good luck,
Cyndie

No that didn't help. I even tryed enabling the DRM from Adobe menu, and that didn't help either. But thanks so much for trying. I appreciate your help.

Thank you so much for all the time you put into this. I can't wait "to get home from our cruise" to try it. Right now getting everyone packed is taking all my time.

EmbossingFolders
 

Here is a word document of the pattern. HTH
:)

Wow! Very creative...how do you guys come up with these brilliant ideas? :grin:

Teresa Clark thank you so much for the word doc. It opened wonderfully! Thank you, thank you.
Also, cindiestamps, thanks again for such great instructions.
You guys rock!

Thanks for all this wonderful information. Can't wait to try this. So many things to do, so little time to do it.

That is a fantastic tutorial. Makes everything really clear. Good job !!

Thanks for taking the time to make this great step-by-step, easy to follow tutorial. You ROCK!

Amazing! Thanks for a great technique. Can't wait to try it!

Wow! I will definately have to try this. Great directions, hopefully I can follow them sometimes I am a bit direction challenged but maybe with the photos it will be easier.

AWESOME !!!!! Thanks soooooooooo much...

What wonderful instructions. I can't wait to give it a try...

Wow! Thank for your generous time creating such a great tutorial.

amazing! Can't wait to try it!

Hey thanks for posting the word version ... I too had problems with the .pdf! Got to finally see the document. Looks awesome ...can't wait to try it.

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this and to post it. I know I will be able to make exactly the ones I want. Again thanks

Pat in MI

WOWZA! You are really creative. thanks

I was going to send this to my best friend...but I see she has already posted a comment, so now I'll wait and see what glorious things she does with it!!!

Using pasta machine for embossing
 

I tried the pasta machine and it works great for small folders.
Ev

folders
 

Good to know. Thank! Beckaroni

Way cool! Thanks. I will be trying this when I have time to play.

I can't get the word document or the pdf file to work anyone have any ideas on how I could see this, or what I can do? I'm computer challenged!!

making your own embossing folders
 

Wow I like this, It did make the pictures smaller but are quite clear so fits on 5 pages
Not sure how to upload it for those of you would like a copy.
email and let me know how or I will send my attachment.
Thank you for all your work

Huh, wish I were as clever as you!! Awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!! thanks!!

Thank you SO much for sharing all your hard work in this tutorial!!!

I will definitely be giving it a try.

Kym

WOW!
 

This is so cool!

wow that is neat Thanks for sharing

Oh that is sooo cool! Thank you so much for sharing your talent! :D I can't wait to play around with this idea!

Cynthia Snoddy for President!

This is such a GREAT idea! Great step by step tutorial. TFS your fantastic idea.

This is wonderful!!!
Thank you so much.

Ingenious! Thanks so much for making the tutorial :)

Very clever! THANKS for sharing it with all of us and taking the time to write it all out and photograph it. You are the best! :)

Wow, that is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing.