Double Embossing
by Beate Johns
Emboss only the outer edges of your cardstock, leaving the inner part smooth to stamp on.
Supplies
- Big Shot™, or other die cutting machine
- Embossing folder
- Tan Embossing Mat
- Nestabilities™ die template, Label 13 used here
- One 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of cardboard, for embossing frame (thin cardboard from postage stamp package used here)
- One 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock
- Ink
- Stamps, Flourishes Paperwhites used here
- Additional cardstock and embellishments to finish the project
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
To cut a mat from the cardboard, create the Big Shot sandwich as follows.
Cutting mat
Multipurpose platform on tab 2
Cardboard
Nestabilities die template (cutting ridges facing down)
Cutting mat
Hint:
Center the die template on the cardboard. -
Step 2
Run sandwich through the die cut machine and pop the center out.
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Step 3
Insert cardstock into the embossing folder. Place on closed Multi-purpose platform.
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Step 4
Place cardboard frame on top of embossing folder.
Hint:
Add removable adhesive on the frame to make sure it doesn't move. -
Top sandwich with cutting mat.
Trouble Shooting Hint:
If it doesn't work, your cardboard might be too thin. Try creating two of the same masks and taping them together for one thicker mask. -
Step 5
Run sandwich through the Big Shot. Remove cardstock from the embossing folder.
The center of the cardstock will stay smooth. -
Step 6
Now create the following sandwich:
Multi-purpose platform open at Tab 1
Cutting Plate
Tan embossing mat
Cardstock
Die, cutting side down, lined up with the smooth center of the cardstock
Cutting plate -
Run stack through the machine, and a frame will be embossed around the smooth cardstock center.
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Step 7
Stamp the image in the smooth center portion of the cardstock.
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Step 8
Color and embellish the image if desired.
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Step 9
Finish your card.
Check this tutorial to find out how to create a frame with Nestabilities™ dies.
Video!
Variations
Double Embossing with Cuttlebug™
To cut your frame out of cardboard use the following sandwich:
- A Plate
- B Plate
- Cardboard or Chipboard
- Nestabilities die (cutting lines face down)
- C Plate
To emboss your cardstock use this sandwich:
- A Plate
- Embossing Folder with cardstock inside
- Cardboard frame
- C Plate
To Emboss your cardstock with Nestabilities die use this sandwich:
- A Plate
- B Plate
- Tan Embossing Mat
- Cardstock
- Nestabilities die (cutting lines facing down)
- B Plate
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Double Embossing. 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.
Double embossing has endless possiblities!!!! Thanks so much for the excellent video tutorial!!!!!!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Linda
I cut a frame with the die I used plus the next size up frame out of white cardstock and adhered it over the image.
It is really up to you if you want your embossed part up and down when you use the Nestabilities to emboss the frame.
As stated in step 6 you place the tan mat, then the paper, then the die with the cutting lines facing down towards the paper and the mat.
Hugs and smiles
Beate
We've missed you the past several weeks...welcome back.
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