Help needed with Spellbinders

[travelinscrapper]

Impressabilities....anyone know how to use them. I just got the Paisley and Flowers but no directions on how to use them. Any suggestions, hints???

TIA

[AlbertaStamping]

I have all four Impressabilities. They are very fragile to work with. I tried to emboss with them using the A plate, B plate, cardstock, Impressabilitie, tan mats, B plate recipe in my Cuttlebug. The results weren't as well impressed as CB folders. I got the best result using a cheaper (Walmart) white cardstock, there was almost no impression using SU cardstock. I haven't tried inking the die before embossing but I'm thinking this will be the best technique because the designs are beautiful.

[AlbertaStamping]

I tried to emboss with them using the A plate, B plate, cardstock, Impressabilitie, tan mats, B plate recipe in my Cuttlebug.

The recipe should read - A plate, B plate, Impressabilitie, cardstock, tan mat, B plate.

[jennelf]

I can probably help! (I did the card that appears in the banner ad.)

I've only used them in my Wizard, but I love the results. My secret? I use a little mister with water before running through the Impressability. My other secret? Watercolor paper. I get the most amazing results with the watercolor paper!

The card in the banner ad did not use watercolor paper, but I did use a lightweight cardstock (heavy cardstock does not work as well; the fibers are just too compact) and spritzed it with water. I also inked the metal before sending it through (I used a Palette ink with it, but I think chalk inks might work very well, too.).

I would suggest just playing around a little with it! Sometimes you get the best results when you're just experimenting! I would love to see your results. HTH!

[Scamper64]

I have one that should arrive today and I'm excited to play with it. I sure hope I can get good results. I'm subbing to I can find all these great tips when I need them!

Thanks for sharing!

[Kimberly Crawford]

My favorite way to use them, is the letter press technique. Ink up the entire surface of the Impressabilities (pigment ink) and run it through. Its gorgeous!!
Have fun!!

[debbiemom23cs]

I have used them alot with my Wizard. I love them. I just made a card the other day. Here is a link:

Flourishes Thank You by debbiemom23cs at Splitcoaststampers

[BillieDee]

Where has this thread been hidden? Thank you so much. I bought all four. Tried my first one and PANIC-ed when the frame broke off. LOL! It's supposed to - dummy. <hearty laugh> I have the cuttlebug and am still playing. They are SO pretty!

I love the examples shown here and am very appreciative of the suggestions.