Embossing Folder Pop Technique

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I just love everything about this. I've always loved embossing folders. They're just getting better and better.

[@traceybartlam5940]

I remember doing this years back, I even had a Paper Artsy sanding block and some co-ordinations cardstock with white and also coordinating colour core. It’s a fun technique. Lovely cards

[@blip-2024]

Any day that starts with a Jennifer video is a good day! I'm reorganizing my craft room too......YIKES it is chaos!

[@debbierheault6552]

Love this!!

[@handmadebysteffi3475]

Wow love this cards and the technique i already got on my "list" since i saw another Video from you ;)

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

These are fun. Yikes almost every embossing folder I want is out of stock already.

[@jennifermcguireink]

most of them are still in stock at altenew - all the new ones are.

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

@@jennifermcguireink I did manage to snag one of them earlier. The others must be older that I want. I spoke to Altenew today. The manufacturers for every company are having a hard time with product replacement due to COVID. Which is understandable. Lord, help me have more patience.

[@toppersadie3991]

THANK YOU! I had some backgrounds that I refused to toss even though they were really awful. I pulled out my embossing folders and gave the "meh" backgrounds new life. It is amazing how the folders completely changed them.

[@patgasko2631]

WOW I finally got some time all to myself and I really enjoyed your video Embossing Folder Pop. Once the video finished I went through all my many many embossing folders and set them aside near my work counter to be used ASAP. I love all the backgrounds and cards. Your Techniques are the Greatest and loaded with terrific ideas. I agree with Brenda P. ANY Day that starts with Jennifer is a really good day no matter what the weather is like.

[@jennifermcguireink]

You are so kind. Thank you

[@cindyroman-daversa9194]

I’m so happy for this video!!!! So many of the embossing folders are perfect for masculine cards! Thanks Jennifer! ♥️

[@StudioKato]

I just placed a crafty order, I don't have the money for more, I only have 2 embossing folders that I don't like the style of anymore... do I have the self control today to watch this undoubtedly great video without making a shopping list? 😂 I guess I'll take the risk...

[@corinne1691]

Try looking on eBay or Etsy for people who are selling off their used supplies - I get lots of great deals on supplies. They may be used but they’re new to me!

[@rtd1791]

Too true!

[@shireetropix6360]

how did you go? lol

[@lizziedae91]

Im glad you took time to yourself to organize your craft room. Its good to see you not feeling so obligated to stick to a particular schedule as if you owe us something. I know you never said anything in the past but having a similar personality im sure it has stressed you out before. If anything we all owe you, big time!

[@cindischmidt7369]

It’s always beautiful cards in your videos. Thank you for sharing your creativity

[@chauber3]

Oh I'm in the middle of reorganizing, too.... Which of course means dragging everything out, making a huge mess, and it taking way longer than I planned because I find things I want to use as I'm cleaning 😆

[@ChlorJ16]

Your technique ideas never fail to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your gift of imagination.

[@Bridgton1]

Maybe we need the video on reorganization! 💕

[@barcelonachair6487]

I second that!

[@gingerpayne7310]

I totally agree!

[@maryrichardson5096]

Lol that`s funny I would like that but what can you do when you just do not have the room I am thinking I need a smaller bed so I can have more craft space.

[@Pom88pom]

Great new tips and product...love the wave card just beautiful! Tfs!

[@sueanngutierrez1386]

You are so amazing! Love this technique, thank you for all your fabulous videos! ❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@RoseAngella]

They are all beautiful but the tulip one is to die for. Love this technique. 💙

[@cherylthompson9470]

Alrenew just keeps making things I have to have every time Iwhittle down the wishlist! That lace die is incredible and will have to live here soon. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration.

[@Aob2009]

Jennifer, you are the Rockstar! Amazing and I love your cards. Thank you!!

[@treasurespastnpresen]

The tulip and the bergenia floral are my favorites with this technique. Just beautiful! All are really nice though.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Wow, Jennifer. Thanks so much for this technique. It looks like it's time to pull out my embossing folders and play. 😊

[@henriette9969]

Awesome video Jennifer, thank you so much for all these gorgeous inspirations. Stay safe and have a wonderful day.

[@janewebb3477]

I always admire your color choices, which I can struggle with by overthinking. You make it look so easy. Gorgeous cards as a result. You are a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@craftqueen417]

I love all of these, Jennifer, your crafty creativity! I buy lots of embossing folders and don’t use them!??! Thank you for a new spin on them. Have a Great Day!

[@christinagoggin9531]

Liked the Idea I suppose you could use a nail buffing block

[@lindaanderson2292]

I did and it worked great.

[@vickiwillems3928]

I was doing this technique years before the 3D embossing folders came on the market. I actually did this again recently for a special card. It really does make it 'pop'. Thanks for the refresher and a few new ideas.

[@mariaisabellakainzbauer3491]

such a genious technique! ... I am realy stunned! .... Each card is a work of art - something very special! Thank you so much for showing .... A big thank you and all the best from Vienna/Austria

[@shireetropix6360]

Everything old is new again - Simon Hurley's foam stamps and your sanding block use! I would really love to see a video focusing on cards suitable for males without using themes like pictures of fishermen etc.

[@deborahlee52]

Absolutely one of your best videos yet!!! I walk away bursting with ideas. Your video give me such a creative boost just when I need it. Thank you so very much 😉🙃☺️😉

[@corinne1691]

The ribbon waves embossing folder looks amazing with the sanding.

[@pennyklie7530]

Awesome technique, beautiful cards... and looks like Altenew has a great new release. Thanks Jennifer

[@jeannebeam3042]

Gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing your techniques on using embossing folders...

[@marshab2455]

More backgrounds---you are truly the Queen of backgrounds

[@adelaidamarilenachetrosanu4199]

What a great idea! I didn't think of this technique! I thought I could only do it with Core'dination! At the beginning of the video, your voice sounded sad. Hope you're well. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

What a great idea to do with embossing folders. Love ❤️ this technique too.

[@RijackiTorment]

Same effect as with a colour-core paper. You should be able to do the technique with any surface treatment and on any colour of paper that's compatible with the surface treatment. I have a stash of colour-core paper but this just expanded my ability to use the sanding technique. A nail buffer from the Dollar Store works as a sanding block and gives different 'grit' options.

[@pink25poppies1]

This technique is brilliant! I loved the one where you added the yellow

[@MiMijakam]

I am thinking this may work with colored card stock with white core....am going to try!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kezthefam8263]

Wow they are so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this great idea I looooove it !!

[@brooksdogdays]

I never seem to use my embossing folders very much, but I will now! Thank you for this video.

[@hdb80]

You can get large packs of these sanding blocks at Sally Beauty supply for super cheap.

[@janiew4109]

You just gave me a great idea for some quick and easy Christmas cards using embossing folders!

[@goldenslippa]

Years ago I learned that the process in making embossing folders may cause the edges to cut through cardstock. So if this happens run a piece of chipboard through it to "sand" the edges. Of course I always spritz with water whenever using 3d folders. Thank you for the great videos and inspiration.

[@ellenburke8103]

You always inspire me to go thru my stash and use what I have in different ways. Thank you!

[@donnasantopietro1901]

I love all your ideas.....You do such beautiful work !

[@elizabethhickman542]

Just beautiful thanks for sharing love your videos

[@roslyngore5925]

Lovely colouring and great finishes to the cards!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

More lovely ideas Jennifer, thankyou for all the sharing.

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

This is such a great video! Just fabulous! Thank you.

[@robinleonard8862]

those are all so beautiful, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing!

[@debysanger3847]

Love all of your cards! So Pretty and creative!❤️

[@Pebblesmas]

Again fabulous ideas 👍, thx so much!

[@Kazzandshazz]

Love this technique, thank you for sharing

[@sandywest4299]

you say pop too many times. tyvm for video. great tutorial.

[@steen0716]

You are so incredibly talented and creative!❤

[@Janstroh1]

Thank you for all your creative ideas!

[@pattyfromherz9965]

I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you Jennifer

[@leescraps1]

Love this! So many great ideas!!

[@dianemcdonald3900]

Thank you for these great ideas!!!

[@sallybicknell8402]

Beautiful Jennifer! Thank you

[@Michelle-gb2ye]

I love this! Thanks for the great ideas!

[@reneebanbury7066]

Missed you! Great ideas - thanks!

[@berlycece]

Must. Have. TULIPS!!

[@jennifersmith9344]

Fantastic cards and ideas as always Jennifer!!

[@dinabaughman8731]

What grit of sandpaper did you use?

[@ghislainemorin9635]

Merci beaucoup pour votre technique. J'adore et quel bel effet.

[@patriciacornelius1588]

Is there a paticular machine for the embossing folders you were using today 3D embossing folders?

[@jennifermcguireink]

I was using the Spellbinders Platinum 6 in this video

[@mindyritter6261]

You are so talented. Thank you.

[@melissaklepser1166]

Super card! I love these hops!

[@capescrapper]

Fabulous techniques!!

[@annehedlund7333]

What a superbly useful video. I have at least 12 embossing folders that I'm not using very much anymore. This is so completely useful and I had made myself a small sanding block so tomorrow is back to creating. Spent today and yesterday in this cold cold weather in Michigan making Easter cards. Trying to stay ahead of the game. Xox

[@jennifermcguireink]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Wow! These are fantastic!

[@rtd1791]

Jennifer McGuire could make some fantastic remix videos where she discusses design principles. When you think about it, so many cards follow the same design principles even though the techniques and elements change. I think I’d also like to see messed up or less effective designs with a discussion about why the design isn’t quite as impactful. Or also, another good one would be remaking cards from like 10 years ago but with products and techniques from today. I was looking at older card designs earlier today on Pinterest and marveling at how much more dynamic contemporary cards are. Remember color core cardstock? I guess it fell out of favor, but sanding colored cardstock used to be a thing. This video is certainly a fun update on the technique.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Check out Cathy Zielske (CZ Design). She has a graphic design background and has done some videos on design principles for cards. I think you would enjoy them.

[@scott-n-miarode8565]

Curious to know what sanding block you are using. What grit? I love this technique but when i used a fine sand paper (not block) it shredded the design. Appreciate your response.

[@jennifermcguireink]

The description of the blocks I use say they are 100 grit.

[@TheKaydie]

I was amazed how you used the Embossing Folders. Your cards are beautiful. My question is I love all the sentiments you use and how you use them. How can I use more sentiments on my cards without having to buy all the sets you talk about? Is there a set, or do you have any ideas how to accomplish. I thought of printing off the computer but not sure if that would work. Any help would be appreciated. You always come up with such wonderful uses for items we have. Thank You

[@jennifermcguireink]

There are many sets that have a wide variety of sentiments to cover most occasions. It's hard to pick just one as there are different styles and sizes of sentiments. I suggest you to go www.simonsaysstamp.com and type in sentiment stamps in the search bar. They have a very large selection and you can see which one appeals to you.

[@cynthiaborah2348]

Thanks for the video! 👍

[@shirleydesrochers4947]

I have seen this technique before and I didn’t like it. How heavy are you sanding because yours look better? Maybe it was because the paper was one colour.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Hmm... hard to say what I am doing differently. I am using a light hand because I can always go over it more times to get the look I want.

[@friedapartlow]

I really love the mix of colors

[@lynellevanboening9078]

I Love the look of these cards. It is amazing what you find that you forgot about when you reorganize the craft room. Do we get to see your newly organized craft room??? Please, pretty please with sugar on it.

[@jennifermcguireink]

I appreciate your interest. I am sorry that I don't have time to do a craft room tour right now. :(

[@mcharland72]

Sanding block looks like a nail buffer .... hmm I wonder if that would work too

[@jennifermcguireink]

It should. Try sanding lightly to start and see how it works.

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Wow! I love your cards Jennifer-the backgrounds are stunning! I only have one 3D embossing folder, but really like the look, thanks for sharing.x

[@cindyellis765]

Stunning cards. Such a simple technique that give such a lot of punch!

[@jennifermcguireink]

Thanks so much!

[@aquinyc]

Love Embossing Folders and this will revive my old ones. These are really beautiful and love the sanding technique (which I had forgotten about). Gorgeous cards!!!!! Laura

[@barbbassano1417]

This was a awesome awesome video

[@theniffs]

Companies need to start making supplies more universal for sizes. Like embossing folders.. make them so you can do an A2 or a slimline, same with stencils. Id also prefer to see 6x8 paper pads for the same reason.

[@corinne1691]

You can really easily adapt an A2 folder or paper to slimline - just use a strip of metallic paper, die cut or some other accent to cover the spot where they meet up, or do a partial - embossing on one end, colored cardstock on the other etc.

[@gailzanfardino7590]

I just reorganized my craft room also. I have so much stuff I couldn't remember where I kept everything. Thank goodness for the label maker 😂

[@robinswaytoday]

Wow..so creative! 🥰

[@carolgonzales4262]

So beautifully easy!!!

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the awesome ideas & techniques! Does a craft room reorganization mean an updated craft room tour video?! 😃❤️

[@VR_HandmadeLove]

Oh my 2 videos in one day☺️. Saw the other one first as that showed up first. The joy on my face and inspiration in my mind is just overflowing. Was feeling creatively 'stuck' for a while now. Hoping to at least to ink blend to start with. Thank you again Jennifer. My card making journey started with you 3 years back, always grateful for you🥰

[@coolstamper]

Love this technique...GORGEOUS Crds!!! 💕

[@doloresgood5168]

Your blending is so smooth how do you do that. It looks like you do the same as me but with different results. I think maybe it is the pressure you use. Maybe I am too heavy. love all.

[@jennifermcguireink]

It usually is the pressure. You can make it darker but going over it multiple times but you can't take it away obviously. It is also helpful to stamp off your tool on paper before coming to the card.

[@mrsdiaz86]

I love the Celebrate card with the blue and purple background. The pattern reminds me of the Spaceship Earth ball at Epcot. This would be a great card to give when you're taking someone to Walt Disney World for a celebration! ❤️

[@janevt.5914]

You continue to amaze me ( in addition to making me place orders) both of which I enjoy doing, so thanks very much Jennifer! 🌿🌺🌿

[@kathygroff4526]

Just a fantastic technique! I love the colorful look of all these cards, and am sure I have a few EF which could give nice results. Thank you so much, Jennifer, funny how everything old (the folders) is new again! I see so many featured on companies’ releases. 💐 💌

[@nans969]

I haven't really use my embossing folders anymore. Only use a couple regularly. I am definitely going to give this a try. I've done similar technique with white core paper in the past with stenciling by hand with templates. I like your color blended paper with folders for sanding.

[@shay7090]

Good day Jennifer. What kind of glue do you suggest for gluing your dimensional die cuts?

[@jennifermcguireink]

Gina K Connect liquid glue works great.

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Beautiful cards. It has been so fun watching your videos where you are using tools that, us long time stampers have had in our stash and forgotten about! This is a fantastic technique. Thank you.

[@stormyswann6177]

You truly are an artist.