Embossing with the Cricut - Folder Style

[@HMartinsclass]

You have a gift. Not just great skill with the Cricut, but your calm, clear directions that are so well thought out and delivered for any learner's skill level. Thanks for the video! You answered several of my questions today with this one video.

[@annetempera1945]

FINALLY! I found your video. Have spent the last three days trying to figure out debossing on my new Cricut. Not much help on their website and few design downloads on that appealed to me. Thank you SO MUCH! -- Had to edit my comment after watching the entire video -- You have saved the life of my Crcut!!! I have done crafting for more years than I care to admit (turned 78 this year!) -- but this Cricut machine almost got the best of me! Not now -- and tomorrow, I'm going to use your video, step by step, and show this annoying cutting maching who's the boss!!! It doesn't know how close it was to the recycling truck on Monday!!! Thank you again! And, as reqested, I've liked the video and subscribed! Can't wait to watch your other tutorials! (Another note: I didn't find myself snapping out of a daze in the middle, thinking about what I'm going to cook for dinner like I do on so many "wandering" videos by other people!)

[@lyndsaymoon4088]

I'm usually too impatient to watch a video this long but was mesmerised by how clearly and calmly you explained the process - thank you! You have a new subscriber! 🙂

[@SarahBibboYoga]

This is great! I'm awarding you the patience award for coming up with all of these clear and thorough steps to get an extra special technique that wouldn't normally be possible.

[@CaroleMermaid-3483]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I’ve been wanting to do this very technique with my maker since I bought it!!! Admittedly I’ve been busy and distracted, so I didn’t research the how…. And here you are totally rocking this big time!!! Awesome!!

[@joyscranfield5527]

I learned to emboss years ago. Enjoyed doing it with mom & sisters. Those were the good ole days!

[@19bbl]

Wow, you are a great teacher. Your video and verbal directions are so clear. Thank you. I am going to see what other videos you have.

[@davyl1414]

Shut the front door! This is an amazing cricut hack. Love how you explained everything so crisp and to the point without sharing your life stories 😂 amazing tutorial!

[@siobhanjmulholland843]

I love the idea of a ruler to hold the mat in the machine 💡

[@findlayhunter4934]

Thank you. The most clear and non rushed presentation of Cricut instructions I have found. Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@bijouxw1014]

So glad I found this Cricut emboss tutorial. You first taught me this method when I bought my Curio many years ago and I was happy with results. I definitely want to try it with my Cricut Maker and see the results. Thank you for the clear steps we need to use to get the best outcome.

[@barbarapalangi9651]

Exceptional tutorial! I purchased a debossing tip a while ago but only used it for debossing. I've been wanting to do this for a while but couldn't find anything online to go through the steps with any clarity. Thanks for sharing...especially with what type of cardstock to use!

[@emilyk1889]

This is so genius! I did have to watch this twice for the offset tool, you have written on the right side 0.02 while verbally saying -0.02, I would recommend putting -0.02 in the box to the right for the hearing impaired. I cannot WAIT to make cards with this idea! So cool!!!

[@cleversomeday]

acck. sorry about that error, and the fact that KZbin videos can't be corrected without starting over.

[@lisasisneros8200]

Wow, what a genius technique! Thank you for all the work you’ve done figuring this out-and sharing with us! Cant wait to try this out.

[@margievanhandel259]

This is a really appreciated tutorial. Am very new to using the Cricut and just learning to navigate and understand all the features. This process is totally over my head at this time, but like anything else, once you follow step by step and apply the process it will be much easier to understand and almost become second nature. Thank You

[@clewis6384]

Me too. So much to learn.

[@Miss19811981]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. It was wonderfully done. I can't wait to try it!

[@Cheryl5154]

Excellent, excellent tutorial. The technique is exactly what I have been wanting to do and you present the material in a very efficient, precise, and easy-to-follow way. Thank you for a great tut.

[@parkermekhi4728]

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[@muhammadvivaan5994]

@Parker Mekhi Flixportal :D

[@parkermekhi4728]

@Muhammad Vivaan Thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it!!

[@muhammadvivaan5994]

@Parker Mekhi happy to help xD

[@forgetfulone923]

Excellent directions! I love that you voiced over your actions because it was so clear and easy to understand rather than talking while you're actually making the project. So professional. I still don't understand what the three dots were for, though. I have wondered if mirroring and using the back of a deboss would emboss, and yes, it does, but you have done all the work for us in figuring out the exact technique! I'll watch again and again till I get it right! Thank you.

[@Polly78249]

Truly clever! Glad I found this video. I don't have a Maker yet, still using my Explore, but this is a project I want to do when I get a Maker. Thank you so much! Your videos make my designs sophisticated and desirable.

[@susanschool7071]

I appreciate your expertise on this technique. Thanks for sharing your creativity and engineering. I can't wait to try this!

[@jonlevy3243]

I've been considering buying a Cricut to use just for cutting, but now that I've seen that it can be used for embossing too I'll definitely get one. Thank you for a terrific video.

[@leicreus4820]

The amount of effort, time and multiple experiments is so bizzare ✨😍 a true genius indeed! Wonder if you can level it up with foiling that was mind-blowing to see 🤯 but fr hands down! All hail the wizard of cricut 💖😍

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, you can add foiling. How you do that exactly will depend which side you want the foil on and where you want it.

[@racheljones6629]

Thank you! I just bought the tip and no idea where to begin, came across this video and loved how you explained everything! I never used the X and Y functions till now too and I've had my Cricut for a couple years. I just did my first practice run and it sure it so much cheaper than buying the Sizzix, grant all machines have their own amazing things, but I didn't think I would really use that, so I went this route and already am happy with the outcome. Thank you again!

[@nbpcustomcreations5310]

now i need to go back and look at this video again. excellent explanation. new subscriber here.

[@joyceburton8208]

Thank you for your concise instructions and for sharing this technique. Great video.

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial is is So incredibly succinct and super helpful! I sooo very much appreciate people like you who take the time to make tutorials like this! Thaaaank You!

[@lexygaga]

Had to subscribe! So beautiful, perfect step by step instructions and your voice is just so calming.😌

[@chloesekao]

This is brilliant! I have been working on greeting cards for about a year using cricut maker 3 and a cuddle bug for embossing. This is magical. Thank you so much!

[@JulieEbersole]

You are some kind of magical genius! WOW! Thank you for sharing this--an amazing feat, as I can only imagine the considerable "think" time, along with trial and error, until you perfected this method. I tip my hat!

[@evelynwald9132]

You are very clever! what an elegant design and you have opened up new possibilities for all of us. Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@LeMonstreTarot]

🤯 love your style of teaching.

[@aprilk569]

Brilliant! You blew my mind at least three times during this video 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your hard earned knowledge and tricks. Subscribed!

[@aprilk569]

Correction: Blew my mind at least SIX times! So many great hacks 💗

[@shanthehernandez6735]

Mind blowing ingenuity! Well done You!!!

[@ilemsanmartin996]

Amazing Embossing Folding Style Cricut Tutorial Girl! Saving This Tutorial For Future Reference. 🤩🤩🤩

[@ابجَديةٌمُباحَہ]

What kind of white paper is used please reply please?🥰

[@darleneknott5575]

Wow, that is fantastic! And you are one of THE BEST 'you.tube teachers' out there. I love your calm tone and your well explained instructions. I just subscribed to you and will recommend you to others!

[@Schmeela]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Great lesson. 😊

[@marcelledaigle8766]

May be my second time commenting, but I want to say thank you once more! I am going to try doing this sometime next week! Great video!

[@pastda3]

I don't have a Cricut, but I never miss one of your videos. I have been following you for years. I always learn something. Thank you for sharing all of your techniques and ideas. Also, I too use a wooden ruler when I use my Silhouette!

[@LindaTomanCreates]

Wow How have I missed your Amazing Tutorials ..So glad I found you ..Amazing Absolutely Amazing

[@nancysarrazin303]

Quel est l’épaisseur/poids minimum du papier pour faire de l’embossage/debossage?

[@escapedgoat5865]

Your so smart. Never knew what I would use that tool for

[@reneebanbury7066]

Very special tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@bethmegansmith4642]

WOW Magic . Nicely done . Thank you Happy crafting xxxxxx

[@suzanneprior4816]

Omg! How COOL!!!! Thank you for such a great tutorial. No fluff just straight to the point. Love it!

[@pantalonious3984]

What about using old cereal box cardboard to make your embossing stencil from? That might be more durable especially if doing multiples of the same design

[@cleversomeday]

If the stencil is too thick, the paper will rip. Plastic poster board or magnet sheets cut well, work well for embossing and are durable, but expensive, so its a tradeoff to find the material that works best for your needs.

[@cbailey6445]

This is one of the best videos I have seen!!! Great job. Thank you!

[@cbailey6445]

You are very talented. What a wonderful job explaining this video. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you.

[@MissChelle]

You are so clever to figure this out. I bought the Debo’s tip when I bought my maker and tried it once and wasn’t very impressed lol (sorry about the pun). So many things I’ve wanted to do have needed workarounds and I often question if it was worth all that money. Hopefully there are more clever people like you out there to figure these things out and make the machines more user friendly ❤️🇦🇺

[@libbysilverwood5615]

1. I don't have a cricut yet - I plan on getting one! I was just wondering, why you need a stencil/ template if the cricut has a deboss setting? (Why it couldn't just be straight on the card)- apologies if this is a silly question / it has already been answered! 2. Also, I was wondering Would you be able to emboss multiple sheets at a time if you put them on top of the template ? Or is that not possible as it would to be too thick. Thank you very much if you can answer my questions! Absolutely loved the video and how clear it was- I don't even have a cricut and I understood the majority so thank you!!

[@cleversomeday]

At about 30 seconds, I show a comparison on the Cricut debossing with and without the stencil. You may be able to emboss 2 sheets at the same time, but my guess is the quality would deteriorate on the second one if not both. You could, however, set up a stencil with multiple copies and run multiples that way, saving prep time.

[@libbysilverwood5615]

Thank you very much!! Very helpful :)

[@hannevierendeel6239]

Thank you for this really clear video! Keep up the good work!

[@carolynchoate6695]

Can I use my Explore air using this method?

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, just use the debossing tip as before or use the bold foil tip

[@shariz2998]

Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

[@robertalafraia]

I marvel at your ingenuity!

[@reneroberts4832]

Thank you for demystifying this process!

[@nataliedesrochers6327]

Kay, you're so clever! super nice job!!!

[@chrism2541]

Subscribed! Awesome and most clever technique from all the videos I've seen so far. Your work is awesome, I definitely enjoyed seeing that raised design!

[@debbiemarchbanks8538]

Can we use a stencil we have for making cards instead of the cardstock?

[@cleversomeday]

Not with the Cricut, because there's no way to line it up. You can use any stencil by hand.

[@The1mst]

Will the debossing tool work with the Explore Air?

[@cleversomeday]

no, but you can use the scoring stylus or the foil tool

[@nadinegriffiths7675]

@@cleversomeday I was just about to ask this question, but you have answered it. Thank you.

[@deepdiver849]

Fantastic ! Can I still use this method on explorer air 2 with the new DS update?

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, just use the scoring stylus or the bold foiling tip and matching operations. And you may need a double stack of the debossing layer as in the 2017 video.

[@alisonjanke1]

Genius! This was a suggested video and for once KZbin got it right 😉 Just wow! Now I can’t wait to explore your other content.

[@charlottec748]

Genius. I will watch at least one more time and then do it! Thank you, thank you.

[@Misscraftyinoz]

Great video, thank you. unfortunately my design space doesnt come up with dismiss when changings mats etc

[@cleversomeday]

This is addressed in the video description and updated as Cricut makes changes.

[@sarahgrangeaud3111]

I just got a maker learning lots from videos

[@nans969]

Expecting bad weather this weekend. I know what I will be doing. This looks fabulous.

[@clewis6384]

Can you also foil the piece that you are embossing prior to embossing it? I assume that you can, just by foiling in the step ahead of embossing, correct?

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, you could add a foil step as a separate mat, because normally foiling comes after debossing.

[@mchelle1872]

I just came across your video. I can’t wait to try it!

[@charliebarton3246]

Thank you for this stimulating video. I look forward to adapting this technique to support the detailed parts that go into my paper scuptures. You have a clear, logical and thorough way of presenting.

[@susananderson8428]

I have the maker and it came with what I think is an embossing tool but it does not have the same "casing" as the blades. It looks like a pen instead of being a tip. Do I use it the same way? I had thought it needed to be put in the other clamp? I've made exactly 2 cards with my maker so I may be trying to do something way beyond my skill level! Any suggestions? Am I way off base with the tool instead of the tip?

[@cleversomeday]

The 2017 video (linked in video description) uses the scoring stylus, which is what you describe.

[@MsBsquares]

How wonderful! I've been wanting to emboss for a very long time. I love this. You have a wonderful voice and a way of making it simple.

[@Snooie71]

Mine doesn't have the dismiss button. It always unloads the mat. I'm up to date with updates so any advise much appreciated

[@cleversomeday]

Please see the video description for the latest instructions.

[@jessicajansen824]

I love this video! But I can't figure out how to have it deboss a sloid image, rather than just the outline, is it just me?

[@cleversomeday]

As shown in the video, t's the stencil underneath that makes the image flat instead of an outline. If you tried it and it didn't work, then you might have missed a step.

[@carlataylor3795]

Fantastic instructional video. Thank you so much for this🙏🙏🙏

[@dtbydlon]

I loved your video! I have a couple questions 1) I bought the monogram font you linked too, but, cricut only recognizes the left initial, it wants to put all the initials on the left side. I'm working on a mac, is there something I'm suppose to do to get it to change to middle and right initial? 2) the offset doesn't work in the negative for me... idk what to do...

[@cleversomeday]

Thanks, Tammy. For most triple monogram fonts, left is uppercase, middle is lowercase and right is numbers/punctuation. You should have gotten a key file in the downloads folder from Craft Chameleon to show you what is what. The negative offset is very small so you might not see it working unless you finish and look at the layers panel. But if offset really isn't working you'll need to contact Cricut support about that.

[@dtbydlon]

@@cleversomeday A key file wasn't included. Someone from a face book group helped me.

[@TanyaLillie]

I love this. It will add a whole new dimension to my card designs.

[@jcchex9956]

Thank you so much for the valuable video. I am a new user I just got my maker couple weeks ago, already I learn a lot from your tutorial. I got a chance to try your technique today, everything seem to work fine until after it cut out the first layer, but every time when I click the yes button it unload the mat, so the design didn't line up exactly and there is no dismiss button. How can I correct this? would uninstall and reinstall Design Space help with this problem? Thanks again for your awesome video.

[@jcchex9956]

Please disregard my question above, I just found your instruction on how to fix my problem, Thanks.

[@brndagayle]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial!

[@maryjeanleahy8961]

How do you think of these great ideas? Thank you for a new way to use this tool.

[@mommybubble1528]

I 💗💗💗 this video. So clear and easy to follow. Thank You. You are AMAZING!

[@nadinejonah4339]

Nice work!! How did you learn this technique? The process is not intuitive.🦋

[@cleversomeday]

I developed the Cricut technique myself, but, if you watch the 2107 video, you will see that it was based on a decades old manual technique.

[@Elvis2Kitty]

This is VERY CLEVER! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!

[@RHG412]

Another cool technique to try! I'll be doing this tomorrow! Thanks Kay!

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Do you have a tutorial for using the deboss tool to SCORE, please?

[@cleversomeday]

I do not, but it is pretty simple. Just set the score likes to Deboss operation. Stack and attach duplicates if you want it more pronounced.

[@ruggeropane3139]

This is great. Is there a way to have a simil effect with Cricut Joy?

[@cleversomeday]

In theory this will work on Joy with the Foil Transfer Tool. In practice you have less room to work with and less pressure so may or may not give satisfactory results.

[@ruggeropane3139]

@@cleversomeday I already have the foil transfer tool, it has a finer tip, I'll try :D

[@cricutmaker865]

Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe tuto, je voudrais savoir, si on peut utiliser une autre fois le gabarit pochoir, par exemple dans plusieurs jour, comment faite vous pour que ce soit on va dire aligné. Merci de votre réponse, car ce que vous avez montré est tout simplement génial. Bonne journée.

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, if you want a reusable stencil, please see the embossing tutorial I did in 2017. It is linked in the video description above.

[@faykraynyk276]

Do you have this process mapped out for the cricut explore 2 as well? Could you sent me the link please. Your videos are so helpful thank you in advance.

[@cleversomeday]

Link is in the video description under 2017 Embossing video. Or just use this video and substitute Foil-Medium for Debossing.

[@unomaw46]

Awesome...such a good presentation of a how-to.

[@platinumdiva75]

Such a great tutorial! 🤩 🤩 🤩

[@valeriehunter7351]

Brilliant! Thanks a million. The only question I have is how do you see What you see is what you get? I’ve listened carefully, but still don’t understand.

[@cleversomeday]

The link is in the video description above.

[@CordraySundstrom]

What cricuit are you using?

[@cleversomeday]

Machine in video is Cricut Maker, but this also works with Explore models.

[@staceybirks4071]

This is amazing thank you for sharing, definitely something I will need to try and hope works as well as what you have done. Can you tell me how do you get a what you see is what you get mat to display?, sorry if stupid question. I am new to this all.

[@cleversomeday]

wysiwyg mat is my own creation, shared at the link in the video description

[@rungtiwamangklaa5379]

WOW, thank you for sharing this technique. It is really helpful and very useful. Good tips. Thanks again.

[@rogero8900]

Aloha, I’m trying to replicate this process, but I suspect that cricut has made changes to the operating system since you recorded this video (?). I am unable to figure out how to NOT eject the mat between the cut and offset cutting. Do you know if this is still possible and what the steps would be? Mahalo in advance! Roger O.

[@cleversomeday]

Yes they have changed things, several times. I can't change the video, but I do keep the video description updated as best I can with the latest steps.

[@jessicabaxter8261]

do you think it would be possible to deboss on something that is printed out to give it like a letterpress look by using this technique? I guess maybe making the stencil, and then doing a print then deboss?

[@cleversomeday]

You can do print then deboss without using a stencil at all. It would be just like print then cut, but with debossing instead of cutting. However, if you want flat areas in your debossing, I would start with the 2017 process since it already uses the print then cut idea.

[@visionlink]

such a great tutorial! is there a setting to make design space not unload the mat when cancelling the cut? i've got the most recent version of design space and every time i cancel the cut, it automagically unloads the mat.

[@cleversomeday]

thank you. There's no setting, and Cricut has changed it at least twice since the video was made, so I am doing my best to keep the latest workaround posted in the video description.

[@craftypenpalmoma]

Wow. What a brilliant idea! Thanks so much! I can't wait to watch more of your content!!

[@susanerickson7157]

Excellent video! Thank you!!!

[@ashleyryall5787]

What weight medium did you use? I’ve used some higher weights (300 - 350gsm) but found the impression wasn’t as good as yours.

[@ashleyryall5787]

Thank you for sharing this video by the way, it’s greatly appreciated! My creativity levels sparked after watching it!

[@cleversomeday]

The card stocks I used are linked in the video description. 300 gsm is perfect for the stencil but likely too heavy to receive the emboss. You can try multiple passes before you give up on it, though.

[@SunsetCookieCutters]

Hi can I use parchment paper

[@cleversomeday]

Don't know. Haven't tried it. If you do, please let me know.

[@mercedescarbonellsanchez-g7951]

Can you emboss leather?

[@cleversomeday]

Yes, but with a different process as shown in my more recent leather tooling video.

[@jeanbalduc568]

Great demo