How to emboss a die with a cuttlebug

[bkcstamps]

I am a new user to the cuttlebug, and I'm not sure how to use it. Do you stamp the image first, or after you cut the die? Do you emboss with the die first, then cut, or vice versa? Any advise is appreciated.

[Sophia_77]

I think you have two scenarios going here, if I understand correctly, so let me address them individually ...

1. If you want to cut out a shape to stamp on, definitely cut it out first and stamp second. It's not very easy to line up the dies that precisely since they aren't open in the middle like Nestabilities are.

2. If you have a cut and emboss set (like the stamp-type set that came in the box with mine), cut first and emboss second for the same reason I mentioned above.

Does that answer your questions? Enjoy your new 'Bug - it's addicting! ;)

[bkcstamps]

Sophia,
Thanks for your reply. I have the Nestabilities. I want to cut a shape, emboss that shape and stamp on that shape. So, do I do these things in that order?

[Sophia_77]

Hmm, I don't have Nesties, so I'm not quite sure about that. Maybe someone else will see the question and answer it.

One thing I do remember is that some people cut and emboss at the same time. I just don't know how to do it. Sorry!

[~sweetiepie]

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Originally Posted by bkcstamps

Sophia,
Thanks for your reply. I have the Nestabilities. I want to cut a shape, emboss that shape and stamp on that shape. So, do I do these things in that order?

Hi...and welcome to SCS!
You could do it in that order...but I find it easier to center the image if I stamp it first, then cut and emboss. Do you need to know which sandwich to use?

[RavenB]

I love the cuttlebug that thing is amazing. Okay so my advice would be.
1. cut your image
2. emboss whatever needs to be embossed
3. stamp your sentiment or picture in the middle.
This is why...powder embossing raises your image and when you ink on your paper and then put your powder it will end up sticking to any inked image so if you ink the edges as well as the sentiment and put embossing powder more than likely it will get on both. Unless thats the effect you are going for.
Now if you arent embossing with powder and you are only using the nestabilities to dry emboss you would still do that after cutting the image. Now I would suggest playing around with stamping your sentiment before and after the dry emboss. Sometimes things look better if you stamp your words and then emboss but it depends on the card/thing your working on. Hope this isnt too much. Enjoy and have fun.

[stampnsk8r]

you can either stamp the image and center to cut and emboss...or you can cut & emboss then stamp...easier if the stamp is clear or cling. The sandwich is...
cutting/embossing at the same time

'A' plate
'C' plate
die ridge side up (that'll do the cutting)
cardstock you want to cut (face the side you are cutting down against the die)
use 2 or 3 sheets of cardstock to shim (this will cut & emboss at the same time)
if you hear cracking on your plates...that's normal...it's very normal to have many die cut images on your plates.

quick tip...use scotch double sided removable tape to hold dies in place when centering paper or cutting frames. removable tape runners will leave a residue. HTH

[BettyBeeDesigns]

If you are using a die and embossing set, I have done a video on this subject which you can see on my blog, and on Cuttlebug Challenge.blogspot.com It is much easier to cut, then emboss. The folders from Cuttlebug are designed to be seen through, and hold your pieces right in place, so you get a beautifully embossed piece.

I hope this will be helpful to you. Enjoy your wonderful new Cuttlebug!
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