Creative Ways to Use the Back of Embossing Folders | Terrific Tags with Michelle

Hello, crafty friends! Have you tried using the back of embossing folders for a debossed impression? Join me, Michelle, as I guide you through a fun card-making video tutorial using the new Whimsy Motif 3D Embossing Folder and inks.
Erum's tutorial can be found here: • A Fun Way to Use Embos...
Have you tried this technique before? Let me know in the comments! Don't forget to share your thoughts on my project; I really appreciate your feedback.
And for those looking for a comprehensive supplies list and step-by-step written instructions, head to my blog post for all the details: blog.altenew.c...
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--- S U P P L I E S ---
• Whimsy Motif 3D Embossing Folder
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• Sincere Sentiments Stamp Set
--- ldli.co/e/5ylzy2m [ Altenew ]
• Terrific Tags Die Set
--- ldli.co/e/3om1oy3 [ Altenew ]
• Sweet Dreams Fresh Dye Ink (Dew Drops, Aqualicious, Teal Cave, Galactic Stream)
--- ldli.co/e/m5165ne [ Altenew ]
• Green Valley Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set
--- ldli.co/e/e2px2ll [ Altenew ]
• Obsidian Pigment Ink
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• Altenew Fine Liner Journaling Pen Set, Fine Tip Pens, Brush Pen, Waterproof...
--- ldli.co/e/jqmkq61 [ Altenew ]
• Embossing Ink
--- ldli.co/e/ye0zelq [ Altenew ]
• Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder
--- ldli.co/e/p394309 [ Altenew ]
• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock (25 sheets/set) (110lb)
--- ldli.co/e/rn75n4e [ Altenew ]
• Jet Black Cardstock (15 sheets/set)
--- ldli.co/e/omz0m7j [ Altenew ]
• Stampwheel - Ultra Sticky Mat: Grid
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• Ink Blending Brushes - Small (Set of 4)
--- ldli.co/e/xljdloz [ Altenew ]
• Mini Blending Brush Set
--- ldli.co/e/1pmlpdq [ Altenew ]
• Stampwheel
--- ldli.co/e/d7jl7qk [ Altenew ]
• Glue Tape & 3 Refills Set
--- ldli.co/e/zr09rxp [ Altenew ]
• Instant Dimension Foam Tape
--- ldli.co/e/9dzndmn [ Altenew ]
• Crafter's Essential Micro-Tip Tweezers
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[@GayleRobinson-bu2vt]

Excuse me. You said you "took a deep breath" (before applying black ink). I almost had a stroke!!! But holy cow; what a stunning result! The tag is beautiful.

[@bimmermom]

Oh my I really did laugh out loud at your comment … I was not expecting the amazing results either 😁🥰

[@bimmermom]

You should have seen it on a big screen tv! 😱

[@patgessner1853]

Lolol

[@michellewilcox6838]

Wow! That's like Magic to me. Very Beautiful!!

[@jamiiiepilton1530]

😂

[@carolestrawn8755]

The blue against the black is so striking. I really love it. I saw this technique last year and made one card using it. Now this makes me want to try it again. Your tag is really beautiful.

[@rfowler6039]

Definitely giving this a try! 💕

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Yay! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

[@icardeveryone01]

Michelle! This is absolutely brilliant, and gorgeous!

[@bowler8]

I did this with alcohol sprayed gloss photo paper, it turned out brilliant

[@Altenew]

That's fantastic to hear! If you have any photos or would like to share more about your process, we'd love to see and hear more about your beautiful creations! 🌟

[@debbiepiccolo7846]

WOW! That is beautiful. Thank you.

[@scubajenn5]

GORGEOUS ❤❤❤❤

[@donnamikasa]

Oh, Michelle, I was holding my breath, too, when you were going over the tag with the BLACK ink! What an amazing technique and I can't wait to try it!

[@georgiahruska364]

Now that I'm breathing again after you applied the black pigment ink I must say this card is absolutely stunning.

[@chrisarlington1792]

Stunning card! What would happen if you put the tag back into the folder and inked the debossed side with black? I'm going to try it

[@debtheisen8110]

Your tag is stunning! Beautiful technique! Thanks to you and Erum for sharing it. ❤

[@rodakowski]

LOVE this! I have several Altenew 3D floral embossing folders + ink cube color collections. I hope I have a workable black ink pad. Is yours foam, felt, or otherwise?

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you like it. The Obsidian Pigment Ink Pas is felt. I do think a felt pad is likely to glide over the embossed areas a bit better than a foam pad. I hope you enjoy trying it out!

[@studio-989]

WOW! 😳 The black ink!!! this turned out amazing!!! Thank you!😃

[@kathylarsson8388]

So lovely colours are beautiful. Brave of you to use the black ink. I would get it everywhere I don't want the black and ruin it. Good job.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much. In Erin’s example, she added the black ink with a blending tool, which is a little bit more controlled and less scary. That might be a good way for you to try it. Thank you for watching!

[@Britgirl58]

Although your tag is stunning, I must say the 'before black' version was gorgeous, too!

[@cherylbrady2345]

Wow that’s stunning

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you like it!

[@susanjr1202]

Beautiful!! omg!! I hope I can do this..I have 40 plus embossing folders!

[@shannonnakashima7714]

I was wondering how the crisp lines of the flower were going to appear!! Kind of like a magic trick, haha. Really cool, TFS!❤️

[@bethbenson1931]

Just beautiful! Wonder if this technique works as well with regular embossing folders? I haven't invested in the 3D ones yet.

[@daphnefowler9344]

Made a few, oh my goodness its awesome, did a red pointsetta with overlay of black its gorgeous

[@DT-us3kd]

WOW! Beautiful… and very brave, if you don’t mind me saying xx

[@norinemueller4588]

Wow amazing think I stopped breathing lol

[@luvthisscrap]

OH WOW!!! It's been so long since I've seen something that truly inspired me to get back in the craft room! I sooooo love this beautiful technique, thanks to you and Erum!!!

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I’m so happy to have inspired you! Thank you for watching!

[@TheUmmeshehryar]

Uffff Uffff it is Mutasham, meaning fabulous in Urdu language 👍

[@martamccool2740]

Wow, so good

[@Altenew]

Thank you!

[@chaosandhappiness_Jami]

I love the way your tag turned out! I've been debossing for a bit now and love the results. I have no patience for pouncing the black ink or daubing it, so the full ink pad has been my go to with beautiful results. I'm glad to see that someone else enjoys the technique as well! You did a lovely job Miss Michelle. 🥰

[@donnaphelan3108]

STUNNING!

[@JudysInkPad]

Stunning!!!!!! I too held my breathe when you applied the black ink. It was like magic though seeing it all come together. I also really enjoyed your voice over, very personable while staying on task. Best 10 minutes of my morning. Thanks for sharing.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment, Judy. I really appreciate it! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.

[@sandrashaw8343]

What a fantastic technique, i love it. Thank you to you both for sharing this. X

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much for watching, I’m really glad you like it!

[@CraftyKazzaH]

that is really so beautiful!

[@catinahoak3457]

Oh my gosh, I was holding my breath right with you! That came out amazing. Thank you.

[@debradrake1916]

Michelle- you are so courageous to use black pigment ink! I think this technique is brilliant!

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much, I’m really glad you like it. Erum applied black dye ink with an ink blending tool in her example, which I think is a bit less scary. I like the coverage of the pigment ink though. Thank you so much for watching!

[@flowerlila21248]

Gorgeous like everything you do, this tag included. Will do that black with a brayer, perhaps.

[@debbieskluzak913]

Love the contrast

[@ScrappyMim]

Wow that is amazing!

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

😮 this is fantastic!!!

[@pennyrhode-vt9lc]

Totally Amazing

[@ardyth]

WHAT?! This is totally awesome! You and Erum are both amazing!

[@blessedoverlander4864]

Wow ! Beautiful

[@KathySparkle1]

What??? Oh my gosh!!!

[@loribauer1173]

That is so awesome!

[@pennefreeman1053]

Beautiful. Ty

[@robinbecker9222]

Beautiful tag

[@denisegebara2941]

Really lovely.

[@debbiebrunssen8773]

Wow stunning

[@DanaJoy]

Wow Michelle. This is absolutely gorgeous!

[@arlenepeterson9279]

Gorgeous

[@donnaricardo2109]

Beautiful

[@bette-annflood835]

Very pretty

[@frisette39]

Beautiful

[@lindaburcham5474]

Beautiful

[@Bravelle]

Beautiful

[@mamaduck5981]

Amazing!

[@glendamock2041]

What did cutting/embossing machine are you using? I’m having a hard time using the 3D embossing folders…trying many different sandwiches..can you help thanks

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

I’m using the Spellbinders Platinum Six with the Universal Plate System. What machine do you have?

[@glendamock2041]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto I have a cuttle bug, Sizzix and a large Gemini…I’ve been fussing with different shims and such for the cuttle bug…frustrating at times…thanks

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

@@glendamock2041 I have used these folders in the Cuttlebug and use Plate A at the bottom, the folder with cardstock inside on top, followed by plate C. If you wanted the impression deeper, you could add in a cardstock shim but I find that sandwich works for me. I hope that helps!

[@glendamock2041]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto oh thank you so much, going right now and giving it a go! Happy Thanksgiving

[@glendamock2041]

@@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto it works!!! Yay! Thanks ever so much💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@veaniecar3507]

stunning

[@gingerphillips765]

Very nice

[@caevans11]

Amazing

[@moniquedeconinck6679]

Une merveille bravos merci 👏🦋

[@marjowag8806]

Lovely!

[@htmorrison9271]

WOW!

[@Debcatawba]

WOWEE!

[@bowler8]

just use a sponge dauber and a black ink pad

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

You can definitely do it that way, I just like the coverage of the ink going direct to paper.

[@judyholman7304]

Absolutely amazing. I was wondering how this was going……..and oh my word!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!

[@LisaTilsonMyCardTrip]

This is an absolutely stunning tag Michelle! Such a great technique which I really must try. It's very striking with the black against those blues and greens. Amazing video as always!

[@Toerschie]

😮 Das mit dem Grün und Schwarz. Nur warum wurde das grün nicht schwarz beim bestreichen 🤔 Liebe Grüße aus dem schönen hohen Norden Deutschland😊👋🏼 Danke auch fürs teilen....

[@Altenew]

It's always a pleasure to connect with fellow crafters from around the world! 🥰

[@susanbcards]

BEAUTIFUL! I have to use different colors on my flowers!

[@jragnes]

I held my breath too but the magic happened when you pulled that black ink pad away. The image came to life. Beautiful!

[@kathymarine1164]

That is really nice...I hope to use this technique in my 12x12 scrapbooking.

[@junkjournalmavenwannabe]

Wow! I’m overwhelmed with this gorgeous result!! Fabulous!!

[@cindym9851]

Just breathtaking!! Love this!!

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

I’m so glad you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@PatNorris-uq4uv]

Stunningly beautiful tag. I just ordered some embossing folders today from Altenew. Now I will have to watch this again plus get that black stamp pad. Such a great idea!! Thnx so much!!

[@Schmeela]

❤

[@HPNana-]

At first sight I thought you were using black cardstock. WOW! That is amazing. I'm new at this and I'm a bit confused as how you did the embossing. I'll be watching this video repeatedly until I get it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kayfurnish8715]

At first I thought what a hot mess, then when you applied the black ink I literally said, "Wow!" out loud! It's gorgeous!!

[@pattyann7803]

Wow, that is really beautiful.

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Thank you so much!

[@chrise8563]

Absolutely gorgeous. And yep, I was worried too when you started to swipe the black ink over the top. But, wow! Just wow!

[@daphnefowler9344]

Stunnnnning

[@sharenlindberg3092]

So pretty and dramatic! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful tag and interesting technique.

[@jodieb4970]

I haven't seen this techniques. It's gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it.

[@AlysonGold]

Holy moly that's gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this technique with us.

[@Richiedei50]

This was absolutely gorgeous. I’m so glad I discovered your videos. 🥰

[@CupAndInk]

WOW! this is stunning. Erum is a wonderful artist and so are you. Thank you for sharing this.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

This is AMAZING! So beautiful! 😍

[@appleoneill5135]

I think that is the most beautiful technique ever. Thank you for sharing x ❤

[@susanmorris1007]

Beautiful! Can’t wait to ry this technique. It’s a stunning card!

[@lyndahollins2881]

that is Breathtaking, I love those colours together. I Would love to put some gold in there somewhere :)

[@cindyrobinson2199]

Wow, I couldn't see that end result until you applied the black ink. Even then I was stunned by how it came together. Beautiful.

[@4BarbaraJ]

Wow! My first thoughts were..stunning, beautiful. When i read the other comments it seems we all agree. This is the most beautiful tag I have seen. Thank you so much.

[@kathycoker615]

Wow! I would not have thought to do that technique! Thanks for sharing. It is stunning!

[@vev278]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for showing us!

[@nancyhaugen2754]

Beautiful results Michelle. I figure it will take me a few tries to get your kind of results. Thanks for sharing.

[@mandyhall1674]

The blues and black are stunning, and I've just received that set so will have a go at this tag. Thank you for the inspiration and have a lovely day.

[@AndreaMerchak]

That's awesome, and so beautiful! ❤

[@jackieposnansky6163]

I love this technique! Your tags are gorgeous!!!

[@saywhat3522]

WOW…the contrast is beautiful!

[@shariewilson9858]

Stunning creation..thanks for sharing

[@reneecassidy7279]

What a gorgeous tag and thank you for sharing the technique!

[@nicolecole454]

I was holding my breath too. I must try this

[@milusemarshall2277]

What the ….. I didn’t expect the black ink at the end 😳🤩🥰😍

[@Jenniferatcreativeartspark]

That is SPECTACULAR!!

[@susanpowell1963]

this is stunning!!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!!