Cuttlebug Technique: Split Embossing

[genescrapper]

Thought I would share my Cuttlebug Split Embossing Technique with you

On the finished card, the top half of the white layer is embossed and the matching bottom half is debossed.

Score and fold the cardstock in half - Insert folded card stock into Cuttlebug embossing folder - Emboss.

Unfold embossed cardstock - Attach to card front and embellish as desired! :-D

[genescrapper]

Here's the 'how to' card I made for my Split Embossing Technique

Perfectly Paisley

Here's the first card that I made using the above technique

Split Embossing

[Arinka]

I like the mirror image it creates. Very elegant cards. Thanks for sharing!

[dustypoodle]

Great idea! Nice cards!! Thanks for sharing! =)

[Carole ClaxtonUK]

What a great idea. Off to go and play

[RIRed2]

does the extra layer cause a problem? It seems it would make it to thick? Do you use the same plate stack up?

[benolathe]

Very, very cool - I love your idea!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[genescrapper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RIRed2

does the extra layer cause a problem? It seems it would make it to thick? Do you use the same plate stack up?

My Cuttlebug had no problem with the extra layer
and Yes, I used the regular stacking of the plates

[luvbyloulou]

I have a stupid question. I love this idea. So when you foldthe cs in half...doesn't it creasethe card or does the ribbon hide it pretty good? Thanks!

[genescrapper]

Great question, luvbyloulou!

As shown below, there is a crease line from the fold ... but ... if you are careful with the placement of the cs in the embossing folder, the crease line from the fold could work nicely with the embossed/debossed images.

Having said that, I will likely continue to hide the crease line with ribbon or a narrow layer of cs! lol

HTH,

[luvbyloulou]

Thank you for the pics. This is a great technique. Thanks for sharing your great idea...I will have to try it with my next card! =)

[heart]

Kind of like a Rorschach inkblot test!
THanks for sharing!

[ckribs]

Amy, I love this technique. I love my cuddlebug so any new way to use it is great.

Thanks for sharing.

CKribs

[stamps&cars]

Very cool! Love different ways I can use the folders.

[stampyra]

Thank you for sharing this technique. I will be trying this one later today! Thanks, JIL

[Paula Anne]

These are awesome. I don't own a cb yet as I am not sure how "deep" into this new craft I will get. I have to say I abosolutely love every single I tem I have seen it used on so far. uggg, spending more money already!!!!

hugs,
Paula

[Little Stamp Shack]

Thanks for sharing. Great tip!

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[Sarah.Jane]

Clever idea! Looks especially good with the new super detailed folders. TFS!

[Grandmama BoBo]

Great Idea. Thanks for sharing.

[mastersdegree]

I like this idea. Thanks for sharing!

[genescrapper]

Bump

[PaperQueen]

Thanks for taking the time to share this GREAT idea!
Cheryl

[stauntonstamper]

A big thanks to all you who spend time working with the CB and coming up with these creative ways to use the Cuttlebug. I have a very busy schedule and appreciate all the tips & techniques I've learned reading on SCS.
So...thanks to ya'll for spending the time coming up with these ideas and sharing these with the rest of us!

[kspiv]

Love that idea!! i just did something this past weekend I thought was way cool....I ran the envelope thru the same embossing folder that I used for the paper i did on the card. It was really neat looking!! altho this is more of a "give in person" card since I dont think you could write an address on it very well.

[RIRed2]

Try writing on it first then put through the cuttle bug

[MaryAnnK]

What a great idea. I'll have to try this tomorrow.

[sarahthestamper]

This is a great technique that I will defintitely have a go at!

TFS!

[Far North]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kspiv

Love that idea!! i just did something this past weekend I thought was way cool....I ran the envelope thru the same embossing folder that I used for the paper i did on the card. It was really neat looking!! altho this is more of a "give in person" card since I dont think you could write an address on it very well.

You can also choose to only emboss the flap...put the envie flap in the folder with the flap outside facing upwards -top has writting on it- wrap the envie naturally under the outside bottom of the folder...then run through. A very nice touch.

[lindylou1220]

What a great idea. I will try it today. TFS

[genescrapper]

Here's a mini card using the Split Embossing technique

Split Floral Fantasy

[MariLynn]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing. Now I just have to get a cuttlebug machine. I keep hoping for one.

[dustypoodle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MariLynn

Looks great. Thanks for sharing. Now I just have to get a cuttlebug machine. I keep hoping for one.

Creativexpress is currently selling the Bug for $35. Shipping's about $10. The current offer has one embossing folder (choose from 6 nice designs) that comes with it even!

[genescrapper]

Here's a great idea by LynniePoo ...

She combined this Split Embossing Technique with the Negative Effect Embossing from TLC160.

Inking both sides of the folder really makes the split embossed mirror image stand out!! Great idea, Lynnie!

Here's LynniePoo's card!

[genescrapper]

Here's another awesome idea:

Lynette (LynniePoo) came up with a Brilliant way to disguise the center fold when doing the Split Embossing Technique!!!!

Here's Lynette's card ... Isn't that awesome!!!!

[ohradiogirl]

Wonderful ideas. You guys are awesome.

[sassyangel3106]

this is awesome thanks!

[klwco]

Thank you guys so much - what fantastic ideas! Sure appreciate you all taking the time to list them all!