10 SENSATIONAL Embossing Folder Techniques!

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Discover 10 SENSATIONAL embossing folder techniques that will take your crafting to new heights! From intricate designs to dimensional effects, this video will inspire and guide you through innovative ways to use embossing folders. Elevate your projects with these must-try techniques. Get ready to be amazed!
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1 AND 2. INK FLAT SIDE -DEBOSSING WITH INK
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3. DOUBLE INK EMBOSSING
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4. WHITE PIGMENT TECHNIQUE
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5. DISTRESS OXIDE BLENDING
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6. RESIST TECHNIQUE
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7. DOUBLE EMBOSSING
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9. EMBOSSING ON VELLUM
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10. LAYERED EMBOSSING
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[@villagecardandcrafts]

Do you have any fun ways to use embossing folders?

[@lizzystitch4842]

To make extra-beautiful hearts for St. Valentine's Day cards, I die cut simple heart shapes, then I place those inside embossing folders with floral or musical note designs, or whatever design seems nice, run that thru my Sizzix Switch, and the result is very elegant, unique, textured hearts! Have done the same with other basic shapes such as circles, hexagons, rectangles, etc.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Embossing shapes is always a beautiful addition to card fronts! Thank you for sharing. 🩷

[@gwendolenlever7043]

❤I'm making 108 Valentine's for my mum's Aged Care facility. I'm doing the top folding pop up heart by Studio Light. I have done a green, blue and peach set by cutting the top layer pieces in white shimmer card then embossing Altenew 3D folders. Camellia is my fave but Daisy Bed and Beautiful Bergenia look great too! Always love the 'How did you do that!?!' Reaction, ha!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

@gwendolenlever7043 they sounds beautiful! I’m sure they will be cherished. ❤️

[@Harleylady2000-Teresa]

What a great idea I’m definitely trying this thank you 💐

[@villagecardandcrafts]

That’s terrific! 💕

[@Mari-cre8s]

Terrific ideas! Thank you! I like to add double sided adhesive sheets to the back of a piece of vellum before embossing, then add it to colored cardstock. I think it was Amy’s Wares channel that taught me that one…. Really pretty! 🧑🏼‍🎨😀

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Yes, that is my preferred way to attach vellum, as well. Thank you! 🩷

[@gwendolenlever7043]

Me too! So much easier!

[@Taitcreates639]

Some I forgot about. Great refresher course, tysm

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@sharonpimento3257]

I have got to try the resist stunning.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Have fun!

[@albertgriffin7901]

Loved the white one. Thank you. (p.s lovely rings too)

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! I designed my rings 🩷

[@72seriously]

Beautiful cards

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks so much!😊

[@Denise11Schultz]

I like the partial embossing technique for a border, or other portion, like a diagonal. It leaves a quiet space to put the sentiment or other die cut elements, etc. Very nice summary, thank you.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I had so many ideas that I need to make multiple videos. Partial embossing is on the list that I didn’t get to in this video. Thank you for your suggestion! I typically do straight across, s9 I love the idea of a diagonal. ❤️

[@ruthjames715]

A great video. Ruth down under.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you kindly Ruth! 😊

[@jolene9732]

Your demonstrations/organization/multiple use/card designs/technique videos are so well presented. You have an absolute pleasant voice - you get right to the purpose of the video - you are well organized in your presentation - and - you are greatly talented. One of you videos happened to show up in the side listings of the KZbin format and I clicked on it. YAY! Another wonderful card maker. I now ------ have many of your videos in my files so I can refer to them over and over until I am confident enough to do the techniques and ideas on my own. Thank you for all the time, effort, organizing, and example showing before you even present.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Wow! Thank you so much! You will never know just how much your kind words mean to me. ❤️❤️

[@pamthornton2922]

I love all your ideas! I was excited to see you use the Sizzix pinwheel 3d folder which I also have. I'll be trying it your way next!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! Have the most fun!

[@BeKindBePositive]

Thanks! I’m going to have fun trying embossing never thought about trying that. For the last one with pressed flowers I have collaged a page with different papers and then used an embossing folder which was fun.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Embossing is so much fun!

[@michelegourd5742]

I love embossing folders!! I always like different ways to use them!! This was very helpful!!Thanks so much!! Have a blessed weekend!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! You too!❤️ so happy you liked the video!

[@kathymartin3811]

Love no.6, simply stunning

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@mystichris1543]

Your organization of your EFs is awesome! I noticed you made notes of the "sandwich" for each one. I've done the same thing with a Sharpie on the top outside of the EF itself - saves time and cuts down on using the wrong sandwich. Thanks for these tips!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️

[@valeriehadfield7083]

Thank you for some fun ideas. Jim enjoying your channel. Blessings

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad you like them! ❤️

[@christinehampton7669]

Wow

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thanks! 😊

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Some great tips for embossing folders,thank you! My absolute fave is number six,with the coloured flowers.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I love that one too! Thanks so much ❤️

[@berniewahl5849]

Oh, a fun new challenge! I love my water brush and never thought to use it on an embossed card front. I'll have to try that. Those folders you created, for your embossing folders. are so cool!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! I linked the folders as a card aroungpd the 9 minute mark, I think. I make them with my envelope punch board. I’m glad I sparked an idea for you to use your waterbrush. 😃

[@franciemontgomery2935]

Thank you for sharing the different techniques! I'm looking forward to using embossing powders with my folders. That was totally new to me! ❤

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@cinziagirelli7939]

You have done it again ! Great ideas . I love 4,5,6 techniques. I as well refer many times to your past videos and have found new delight in card making thanks hugs

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️

[@stephanietm9960]

WOW! Fantastic video! Love the ideas :-) Thanks so much!!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad you enjoyed them! 💕

[@carolewheeler5209]

Ty so much for sharing the tutorial. Very interesting! I particularly enjoyed the last one with gluing the flowers on the cardstock before embossing. I'm going to try some of these techniques. Ty. ❤

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@denisebest41]

Love # 10! Gotta try that one for sure!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found something useful. 😃

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cathy6322]

Bonjour 😀 ! Merci pour toutes ces techniques d’embossage avec les classeurs. 💕💖 Vos explications sont bien compréhensibles en regardant la vidéo ! 👍👌 Bonne continuation ! 😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Hello! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@deborahporter2550]

Loved all these ideas!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching 😊

[@cindylou7022]

I love these, thank you for sharing!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@Dltp259]

Thanks for yet another inspiring video!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kerrymcgregor9771]

❤

[@sarahsmom1995]

Great ideas. Thanks

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome!😊

[@basket478]

Another great video, thank you.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@anaraposo522]

Great techniques, thank you for sharing.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I’m happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you! 😊

[@clmiller3906]

Thanks for the ideas! Love your channel.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words. 🩷

[@beckyeberts7791]

Is it okay to use the same blending brushes on all ink pads? Or should they not be mixed? Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Hello! Well I have a set for my distress oxides and a separate set for dye inks since the properties are different. I wouldn’t want to contaminate my dyes with say the pigment from my oxides. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@junegamble2148]

So sorry to hear about your family member passing. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Thank you. 💕

[@yasmindellemonache6601]

On the tone on tone does the versa mark just dry on top of the embossed paper? TYFS these are all great!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Yes, the Versamark dries on top and darkens the color of the paper creating that tone on tone effect. Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@inkydinkydoodle]

Hi! Newbie here… how do I know when to use distressed oxide vs distressed ink? Thanks for your cheerful attitude. You give me confidence to try! Greetings from St. Louis MO 😊

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Great question! Distress are dye inks. They are transparent in nature and dry rather quickly. These could be a great option for a fast project. Oxides are a hybrid ink…mostly pigment and some dye. These have a chalky, opaque quality and dry slower. I tend to prefer Oxides since I like a more opaque finish. Both inks are fantastic. If you have one color in both types, try them on the same piece of card to see how they behave. That might give you a better idea of what you are looking for in an ink. I highly suggest swatching. You can download free swatch charts for the entire range at rangerink.com. Thanks so much for subbing! Happy crafting!

[@junegamble2148]

For the last few embossing techniques it would have been nice to see the results.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

My intention was to get them all done. That’s in the works. We had a family member pass this morning, so it was a struggle today. I’m sorry to have let you down. 😪

[@DENISEKING-hb3vu]

How do you clean Versa Mark off the embossing folders?

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I just use water and a microfiber cloth. It’s it’s particularly sticky, then I take the folder to my kitchen and use a little blue Dawn and a sponge.

[@shellyrene5708]

I am curious what machine you are using to emboss the Sizzix 3d folder - I have never found the perfect sandwich to use Sizzix 3d folders

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Hi! I use a spellbinders platinum 6. For most of the Sizzix 3D folders I use the extended platform A, the folder and a cutting plate.

[@karenrichmond640]

I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT SPRITZING BACK OF PAPER. TANK YOU. DO YOU GET WARPING PAPERS WITH EMOSSING FOLDERS? I DO. DDO YOU KNOW WHY

[@villagecardandcrafts]

If your card is warping badly, you may be using a lighter weight card for a more 3 D folder. Try a heavier card stock but remember to spritz the back. I do not get much warping at all. I hope this helps. ❤️

[@karenrichmond640]

@@villagecardandcrafts THANK YOU. I WILL TRY THAT. PS. I TYPE IN CAPS, NOT YELLING !

[@amkarei]

🥺 Does the first technique of INKING (either) SIDE of the embossing folder take "some practice"? I tried it, using a Dahlia-looking embossing folder (image highlighted in orange outside), but neither version ("em" OR "de") gave me A N Y areas remaining uncolored! I tried, also, to use a diffuser shim to just get a section, but in each case the whole surface was colored. Is my E-Folder too shallow? Is "my hand" (applying ink) too heavy? Wendy, you make this look SOOO simple!! Any words of advice would be MOST welcome!!

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I have some questions for you...what type of ink are you using and how juicy are the ink pads. I would say that a light hand is best as well as just using the edge of the ink pad to swipe the surface. You don't want ink to squish into the depressions. This works best with a 3D embossing folder. If you are using a standard folder and using a heavy hand that could be the issue. I would try to master the first technique before moving on to the diffuser. It isn't that this is difficult, it just requires a tender touch. You can do this! Try again. Change the folder/ink/ or even paper. Speaking of that, what type of card are you using?

[@amkarei]

@@villagecardandcrafts WOWSER!! You are QUICK! Firstly, THANK YOU!! For your expertise, for your patience, and for being SO generous with your time!! Secondly, NOTHING about this project is optimal: the inks I'm using are Memento Dew-Drops, and I wouldn't call them juicy, but 2 out of 3 I first tried worked as I would have expected; the 3rd I changed out for another color, as it WAS too dry; I thought I had the "light hand" part down, but it didn't seem to matter with this E-Folder ... ink went into the "dents" as well as on the high spots. When I was trying for color in the recesses, I tried to carefully remove the ink from the high points, but that only succeeded in smearing together the patches of the 3 colors I was going for ( !!) So I just went for it. The result wasn't ugly; just not what I was trying for! As for the paper ... Since I usually use my computer to generate my sentiments, I use a very crisp-feeling, v-e-r-y smooth-feeling, HP 32 # / 120 gsm (100 Brightness) "printer paper?" This paper has a fabulous "hand", AND makes a substantial envelope, as well. I'd give up and try a different folder, or a different technique, or both, but I was SO looking forward to using this one, with a Valentine's sentiment I'd come up with. 🤦 🤷

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Don't get discouraged! I just pulled out the same embossing folder which is a Parkland (aka JOANN Fabric brand) Standard 2D folder. It was cheap! I also pulled out some of my Dew Drops. They worked perfectly. I really believe it's your choice of paper. 32# and being a smooth copy paper is great for a printer, but not so great with certain techniques. The smoother the card, the more likely the ink will slide into places you don't want. The embossing folder could also be slipping around. I would highly suggest trying another type of card stock...something a bit heavier. I actually can use my Canon printer with Recollections (Michaels) 65 # white card stock. Remember that not all card stock is created equally. Having a card with some tooth to it will work better for many techniques, while a smooth card will work for others. When I first started card making, I didn't believe that card stock wasn't all the same paper. I was using Joann's --- that was definitely my issue. I switched up card stock and voila I was getting better results. Let me know if you decide to try something else.

[@amkarei]

@@villagecardandcrafts I absolutely will try again! ... ... ... Since I received your last message I've been on a scavenger hunt, and ... VOILA!! I found in my stash a pack of RECOLLECTIONS 65# !!! NOW I'm tuckered! I'll have to get back to embossing tomorrow. Thanks BUNCHES, Wendy! I'll let you know how it turns out ...

[@amkarei]

​@@villagecardandcrafts Well, I "got back to it" yesterday, but got a NASTY SURPRISE !!! The E-Folder I've been working with (Parkland "Dahlia"? "Mum"? whatever ...) WAS DESIGNED for A4 CARDS !!! I kept trying to run the thing through on the Recollections 65#, but kept coming up with the pattern UN-centered in the specified section!! I kept thinking the card stock had slipped out of the folder, because the pattern would "run off the page"!! I finally cut 4 pieces of printer paper THE size of the embossing folder, pieced them all together, and found that they made a full-sheet-size of 8 ¼" x 11 3/4" !!! ‼ I've not thrown in the towel yet, but this is going to take some jockeying, and the use of diffusers to keep the image from looking like I mis-aligned the folder. Might even have to make a panel of the image, applied to an under-layer ... we'll see. hee-hee-hee ... Wish me Luck!!

[@tnmtredhead]

Cannot hear you, no problem with your other videos.

[@villagecardandcrafts]

Wow! Im sorry to hear that. I’ll look into it. Thank you!

[@debbiemildwurm5899]

why so many ads in your video?

[@villagecardandcrafts]

I’m not sure. Creators used to be able to place ads, now it’s done automatically without our input. I’m sorry if it was annoying. 😪

[@fernzazzetta4651]

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial! I loved watching it! How did you make the folders, to store your folders? 👍🏻🩷🐨🌺

[@villagecardandcrafts]

You’re welcome 😊. Here’s the video on the mini folders: EASY Mini File Folders With Your PUNCH BOARD! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKXUiIqeiNejf68 Thank you so much!