Faux Letterpress with M-Bossabilities™
by Beate Johns
Ink your M-Bossabilities folder before embossing your cardstock for rich, letterpress look.
Supplies
- Grand Calibur™, or other die cutting machine
- Adapter plate
- M-Bossabilities™ or other embossing folder (Elegance M-Bossabilities™ used here)
- Neutral cardstock
- Ink pad (Cantaloupe Memento™ used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Apply ink directly to the inside of your M-Bossabilities folder.
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Step 2
Place cardstock over the inked part of your folder.
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Step 3
Close the folder and place it on top of the base plate.
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Place the Adapter plate over the the embossing folder.
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Step 4
Run sandwich through the Grand Calibur.
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Step 5
Take cardstock out of the folder.
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Step 6
Finish your project.
Video!
Variations
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Use Markers instead
Color your design with markers instead of an ink pad for multicolored look.
If you are using watercolor markers, mist the folder lightly with water before embossing.
If you are using alcohol markers, mist the folder with alcohol or blending solution before embossing.
(Image and idea courtesy of Sharon Harnist)
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Faux Letterpress with M-Bossabilities™. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
Thank you.
Judy
Where did u get the card base from.....you stated everything else but the card base/frame.
I only list supplies that are needed for the tutorial on the supply list. You can find the supplies for the entire card in the gallery.
The card base was cut and embossed with the largest of Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Square Nestabilities dies.
many thanks
kathleen mc xx
The ink should wash right off. I just rinsed my folder under running water.
Kathleen Mc x
You should be able to use any ink for this technique.
Suesemae,
You can use any die cut machine. Just use the sandwich suggested by the manufacturer of the machine for embossing folders.
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