OMG! THIS IS BRILLIANT! EMBOSSING HACK!

See 'PART TWO GEL PEN EMBOSSING TECHIQUE' for further fun!!
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[@elainegoodwin2810]

This is the first time I’ve seen any of your videos Jill and it’s such a revelation seeing that you can now be so precise in embossing intricate parts of any papers ..fantastic !

[@merakimaeven]

I'm with you, it's a real game changer!! Welcome and thanks so much for watching.💕

[@elainegoodwin2810]

I’ve tried it Jill and love it … a new and exciting addition to my crafting. I just need to be less messy using embossing powders now 😀

[@mystichris1543]

Definitely mind-blowing, Jill - you've opened up a whole new world of embossing!! Thank you from Mystic, CT USA.

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you💖🦘🦘🦘

[@lisacreatesart]

Came across this video randomly... Checked comments... Hi from Groton! Small world!

[@sallyb7472]

Speaking of waste… I would cut the middle out of that gold paper layer. Cut it frame style with a layer of white paper at the same time. Then replace the middle of the gold paper with the white inner fame. Voila, a second smaller piece of gold to use on another card. Yes takes a moment but so does earning money to pay for gold paper.

[@merakimaeven]

Brilliant tip, thanks for sharing💞

[@lisakay8798]

Thank you!

[@LeenaLellu]

Totally agree. I actually do this. :)

[@Jenn_Dee]

😮😅😅😊

[@sirrahinct471]

I love this with the gel pen. ThNk you for sharing🙂❤️

[@nancyrolfe3033]

I just found your channel and absolutely loved your card!! I will have to say I didn’t read the title and was “blown away “ with using the gel pen to emboss!!🤩 It’s a classy card that you took to the next level!! You are so kind to make certain credit is given for the person who you saw using the gel pen for name. You certainly did a completely different technique that was original to YOU!! I’m new to paper crafts and didn’t find it until I’d retired from teaching Math about 40 years….lol. Yes. A newbie at 63….😂 Thank you! I came for the card and truly enjoyed you! Look forward to seeing more… Blessings, Nancy Rolfe

[@merakimaeven]

Well, Welcome Nancy!!! Thank you, I try really hard to upload about twice a week. Credit where credit is due, we all copy each others work, that's why we love it and share it. Enjoy your retirement and new hobby.....💖

[@kkacz7783]

I’m a newbie too Nancy, and at 66! Ha! Just goes to show you we “Queenagers” still want to learn and create! Love these ideas and will get a few gel pens to make this process so much easier. Can’t wait to sign my name and emboss it, now that will be a save worthy card! Thank you Jill for sharing that cool tip! I am now a subscriber.

[@irenesmith6735]

how refreshing to hear an Ausie love your cards...Thankyou

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much Irene! Thank you for watching💖🐨🦘

[@Faithful10415]

I have been making cards for a long time and have never seen this technique. I am always amazed at these simple but novel techniques that bring the crafting to a whole new level. Thanks so much for sharing this. What an elegant card. I cannot wait to do this! You are right-a game changer!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you so much for your kind words💕

[@mzp6620]

Embossing pens have been around for ages, however I never thought to try a regular pen! Thanks for the hack. Glue pens work as well.

[@merakimaeven]

Yes, I have embossing pen, but I thought, everyone has a pen!!! Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it💖

[@stllady1827]

Hi, I love your idea of placing a sample of the embossing powder on the lid of your embossing powder container. Gonna steal that idea, it's cute and practical!😊

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, it identifies which one it is quickly....💖

[@Madeline7276]

Thank you so much for this terriffic idea! I was getting somewhat burned out with making cards and drifted off for several months looking for inspiration and today I found it! Your idea! AND...I already have that DSP! Hooray! I'm back!

[@merakimaeven]

Oh Madeline, I'm so glad you found me then❣ I know I struggle sometimes too. You just never know where inspiration witll come from. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Keep watching, and subscribe and share. Thank you, you have made my day💖

[@carolynhahnlink5296]

Watching replay from Oregon in the United States. Beautiful card and what a great idea to use a gel pen. Thank you for sharing.

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you so much!

[@diezrosales]

So simple and beautiful, Jill! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much for watching💓

[@hollylowery26]

Fantastic tip! I had no clue you could do this. Gorgeous with the black, white and gold!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you and thanks for watching💞

[@rondisalgado8006]

GENIUS!!! Totally GENIUS! TYSMFS! Loved this!!! ❤

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Rondi💓

[@cfn3]

Beautiful!! Love all you tips and tricks too!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, and welcome

[@conneeboulmay3431]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@lindabranich2817]

Thank you for sharing this technique!

[@merakimaeven]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching💖

[@MsSony12345]

Cute little card! Great idea with the gold addition!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Sonay💖

[@maryannvandenhul2479]

what a great idea! thank you so much for sharing the technique and I love your cards!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much💞

[@Dori6996]

This is a great technique! And the card is just lovely. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you....💞

[@maureenday2337]

Brilliant. You can do so many things with this - faux stitching round the edge is one idea.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, what a great idea!!! That would look amazing!!!💖

[@deborahcoram6793]

Thanks for sharing this great technique!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much for watching Deborah, I hope you give this a go💖

[@Reitlermeema]

Such a wonderful technique that I’ve never thought of. It’s a great way to add elegance to designer series paper.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks very much💖

[@rubymsp1264]

Wow! That is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks💖

[@wendypeters1528]

Mind blown 🤯! Tyfs.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching.

[@sweetsarah9702]

35 years ago, I used ball point pens then heat embossed with embossing powder. (This was before I had ever heard of gel pens - don't know if they existed then, but ball point pens worked beautifully!) Love your card!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you.......I remember my first experience with embossing powders, I had to heat them over the toaster in the kitchen!!!💖

[@sweetsarah9702]

@@merakimaeven Funny you should mention that! I used the burner on my kitchen stove!

[@bturner908]

@@merakimaeven I used a coffee cup/candle warmer!😊

[@mandymcclay]

Haha I used my neighbor's Paint stripping Heat gun 😳 careful of burnt fingers lol, until I figured out I had a Hotfix Gem pen with multi attachments that gives me precise precision on the back of my cards 👌 it works a treat too....with no blow off mess lol

[@sweetsarah9702]

@@mandymcclay Have never heard of this Hotfix Gem pen so I looked it up! It's for applying rhinestones, right? So what do you do to the back of your cards with it?

[@kathypollari7122]

Love your card and your hack. What a wonderful idea!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you, I hope you give it a go💖

[@theresapetrik1995]

What a neat technique! Thank you for sharing it and doing such a easy to follow demonstration.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching❤

[@lynnhartman6336]

OMG! Who would have thought you could emboss with gel pens! Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@merakimaeven]

Yes! I was pretty impressed, so I just had to share it!!!💕

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

Fantastic hack!! Thanks for sharing!!!❤❤

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, I knew I had to share it when I saw it.....It was one of those Ah ha moments....Just realised you could also fill in any missed spots when embossing!!!💖

[@caseyslove]

That’s fantastic - what a great technique that can be used in a variety of ways. Thanks for sharing.

[@merakimaeven]

You are welcome and thank you❤

[@joanlawton5348]

Wow, what a great idea! I love the idea of embossing my personal written message! Thanks!

[@merakimaeven]

It's a great idea, thanks to Tarryn's video that I saw......it really is a game changer!!!💖

[@mary-car]

Wow! Beautiful and a wonderful Hack! TFS

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you and so many great tips here from the comments💓

[@kayejudt3953]

I am truly amazed! Thank you for sharing.😺

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching💗

[@lindadickinson1310]

This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, I just had to share it, it was such a great idea💞

[@gigiandrews5327]

Great video! Love the cards. ❤

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you, and thanks for watching💕

[@charsbabushka]

Brilliant!!!! Thank you soo much!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching💖

[@dc8202]

Wow indeed! Game changer as you stated - absolutely! Thanks for sharing. Have subscribed, looking forward to watching more. Thanks! 😊

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, I appreciate that❣

[@mamapillow8365]

Love this idea, thanks for the video.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching💕

[@wendymcdonald7351]

I will be trying this! What a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate your comments....💖

[@bettyb.7425]

Nice technique. Simple and pretty. Thank you.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Betty💕

[@blingeverything]

How fun is this! Thanks for sharing

[@merakimaeven]

So many possibilities! Thanks for watching💗

[@debysmith5834]

Great technique! Thank you!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Deby, can’t claim it is my original idea, but I thought it was brilliant!💕

[@celinafeddes5924]

Very clever, thank you for sharing.

[@merakimaeven]

You are most welcome💞

[@rebeccahenson5328]

What a hack! Thanks for the technique. That is awesome Jill. Well done. I sincerely hope people give you credit for this one. Well done. Very well done. Touché!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you so much❣

[@jenniferlord8378]

Beautiful. I’m going to try this

[@merakimaeven]

OOPS, Sorry I missed you! Thank you so much for watching💓

[@annshort4156]

Thank-you for the gel pen tip!!!

[@merakimaeven]

You are welcome, and thank you for watching💕

[@somaiyaansari8660]

Such a cool hack that we can use to add personal touch or to glam up any paper that we have. Thanks a lot

[@merakimaeven]

I found it on a KZbin video made about 5 years ago, by Tea Time with Tarryn....it blew my mind....thank you Tarryn! and thank you Somaiya💖

[@nbell3030]

Great technique, thank you for sharing!

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you💗

[@carolinewilson7340]

I'm a beginner. This was a brilliant video.Learnt so much. Thanks.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. And thanks for watching💓

[@luciennedeschaux3676]

I love the gel pen with the embossing powder, thank you for showing us.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching....

[@galeguenthner9808]

great idea! thanks for sharing

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching Gale💕

[@leattaleake8756]

What a great technique . Thanks for sharing! Watching from BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching!

[@melindagibson8606]

Thanks so much!!! Great idea!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for taking the time to comment💖

[@rhondakennedy819]

I love gel inks w/lots of pretty colors. Will be great to try. Thanks for the idea. Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@merakimaeven]

I know I have tons of gel pens too. Thank you for your kind words💗

[@trishamcm7171]

What a game changer. Can’t wait to try this.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, definitely give this a go!💞

[@maggieb4648]

Surprising! Incredible! Game Changer!

[@merakimaeven]

That's what I thought too!! See Tea time with Tarryn for her original ideas.....💖

[@donnad8361]

Lovely card , thanks for the tip on the embossing. Have subscribed look forward to more of your videos 😊

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you.....💖

[@lynnmcfarlin6261]

WOW! Brilliant ❗

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much💖

[@caroline9777]

Beautiful 😊

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you so much💓

[@laurastoos9554]

Love this ❤❤❤

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching💖

[@connieowens2982]

Fantastic!!! Thank u!

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Connie💖

[@valeriematthews3245]

Brilliant! Something I learned from my friend. Wrap a clipboard with some foil and use that for heat embossing. Use the clip to hold your piece and the foil increases the heat for faster embossing.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching Valerie…that’s a brilliant tip too, thanks💕

[@chaselip]

Fun demo💖💖💖

[@merakimaeven]

Aww, thanks for wtaching💗

[@lindasmith4515]

Thank You for that tip I will enjoy using it . And I could use different color pens using clear embossing .

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you❤ Great minds think alike! I did make a second video doing just that. You can see it here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DZZJ9vp5KopNE

[@dianewray1867]

What a great technique! Clever lady and a lovely video Jill. Subscribed and will feast on your other videos! Love from Hampshire, England. x

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Diane, I'm glad you found me🦘💖

[@meredithgreenslade1965]

Wow great idea.

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you💖

[@user-en9dn7tp4g]

Really interesting thanks I, will give it a try.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Catherine, and thanks so much for watching💖

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Watching you do this did you remind me that I do have a verse in Mark in a pen.. so I am very happy that I did see your presentation thank you this is Joanne in Price Utah

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Joanne❣ I think we sometimes forget what we have in our stash! I thought probably everyone might have a gel pen, and this is such a lovely technique.....thanks for watching💖

[@melissaschaefer854]

Just joined your channel! I love this card and technique! I’m going to try it!

[@merakimaeven]

Yes, please, have a go at it......thanks for subscribing💞

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Love this idea! I would prep a bunch of cards & add the greeting as the need arises.

[@merakimaeven]

Great idea! thanks for watching💕

[@ellen-marie6692]

Wow, that’s cool! Wanted to share that Bethany of @Bethadilly shared a tip someone else suggested to her: using a clothespin to hold your paper while using the heatgun to protect your fingers.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for the tip💖

[@lauraziolkowski2652]

Great idea and I love your accent. Happy Easter from the USA

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you!!! Us Aussies do have a distinctive accent!😄

[@sallyapplegate4591]

That is brilliant!!!! Love it, definitely trying it asap! Thanks!! New sub from N California 🥺

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for subbing!❤

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Yes been embossing with pens for about 30 years it’s very useful.

[@merakimaeven]

It was new to me, so I just had to share it, thanks for watching💞

[@ilemsanmartin996]

Amazing,Beautiful,and Brilliant Embossing Cards. Came across your Channel loved this tutorial and subscribed. Almost finished setting my new craft room space. I want to get back to do crafts, scrapbooking, and learn card making. Gave it all up tending to my elderly parents in my home. Both have passed but a year ago lost my sister and husband during Christmas took all of 2022 to recover somewhat. Have a lot of catching up on your channel. 🤩🤩🤩

[@conniejenice]

So sorry for all of your loss😢

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you and welcome to my KZbin family! I was sorry to hear of all the sadness and loss you have been through the last couple of years. But I'm glad you're getting back to your crafting. This is one area I will not scrimp on. I think we all need to be able to rejuvenate our souls and spirits, and this is my remedy.💞

[@marymickelson2959]

Hill Jill! New subbie here! This is awesome! I am going to try this soon. What a game changer! Thanks so much for sharing this technique. Anxious to give it a go! Tfs!

[@merakimaeven]

Welcome! It’s so simple yet gives lovely results….please watch my latest video, it expands on this technique ❤

[@carolbjornsen487]

Hello from NJ USA…what a GREAT tip…now to find out if I have the correct gel writer!

[@merakimaeven]

Hello and welcome.....Have fun experimenting❣

[@kathyhunt8164]

Sweet card.

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks so much💖

[@craftingwithpaula]

Game changer for sure!

[@merakimaeven]

It certainly was for me, when I first saw it on Tea with Tarryn's channel....Thanks for watching.💗

[@lindadunstall1790]

Hi Jill🥰🦘🦘🦘 Linda here, from Adelaide Just discovered your channel through a dear Friend in UK. Loved the idea of using Gel pens to emboss. I do have a Versamark pen to do this, but the cost is one consideration plus the availability of gel pens so I will be having fun with this technique. Signature, highlights, colouring in etc. HEAPS of ideas so TFS! Happy Easter to you all! 🐓🐔🥚🐣🐥👍

[@merakimaeven]

I know, right!! I thought, everyone has pens!!! Thanks and welcome to my channel...❣

[@lindadunstall1790]

Yes, brilliant! I had even bought & gifted a 2nd VM Pen to a friend with less $ than me to spend on Kit & I should have bought her Gel Pens.🤣😂😅😭We live, & learn! Keep crafting!🙏🥰🦘

[@susanellis8067]

Lovely

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for watching💞

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

Very cool, thanks!! 8-)

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you for watching!💖

[@makeitwithme5907]

You can also use the gel pens in the Cricut and emboss with them! Lovely cards!

[@merakimaeven]

Brilliant idea!!!! Thank you💓

[@makeitwithme5907]

@@merakimaeven I can't claim it was my idea, a crafty friend told me about it. Love gel pens!

[@Sharie609]

I’ll try that! Thanks. 😊

[@kellyhards8828]

Bowly challenged 😂😂😂 New subscriber, thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@merakimaeven]

Welcome and thanks for watching......💕💕

[@byfihandcrafts_fiona_fernandez]

Oh I love it Jill! Thanks for the bow tying tip too, Fi

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks, I'm bowly challenged😄

[@hollypop7777]

Been doing this for a long time. Was wondering why it wasn't a video. You can use any ball point pen. You can use colored ink pens like ink joy and clear embossing powder. You can make any sentiment you want if you can write half descent or use letter stencils. I often print them and just go over them with a pen and emboss them. Even people's names.

[@merakimaeven]

This was new to me, so I thought I'd share it with other...Thanks for your great ideas❤

[@maggieb4648]

Oh yes, that would be fun. Using coloured inks with a clear embossing powder! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@merakimaeven]

@@maggieb4648 I did it!!! Have a look on part two.....and it was great fun💖

[@lindapeters7726]

I'm sure some of my pens are gel pens so I have to check them. This is absolutely a great idea, especially great to print or write on the greeting.

[@merakimaeven]

Yes, especially for the greetings etc......thanks for watching💞

[@caroll.b.4843]

Jill. What a different idea using the gel pen and embossing powder! Thank you

[@merakimaeven]

Carol, you are most welcome. Thank you for watching💖

[@merakimaeven]

Be sure to see part two of this technique....I expand on it here...kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DZZJ9vp5KopNE

[@HilaryHope-Sotherton]

So tasteful and a really useful tip! Thank you. Where did you get your little bees?

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks Hilary. Those little bees have now retired from sale with Stampin' Up, sorry. Thanks for watching💕

[@leonenowfel149]

Just found you and what an elegant card and the technique does blow you away. Can you tell me the brand of the gel pen please. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@merakimaeven]

I just found gel pens on Amazon….I can’t remember if they even have a brand name. They were not expensive. Try eBay, Amazon or your local $2 shop or stationery store…I hope that helps….thanks for watching💕

[@josephinefarkashazi2019]

Beautiful video Jill. Would be helpful if you could give measurements in imperial. Thank you Jo x

[@merakimaeven]

Hi Jo, the measurements would be…..Gold panel, 2 3/4 inches by 4…Black Panel, 2 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches…DSP panel, 2 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches. For a card 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 inches….

[@rksgrben]

I never thought of this! Great tip, thank you very much!

[@merakimaeven]

Give it a go.......thanks for watching💞

[@craftyroosmichelesommer5348]

New sub to your channel! I'm so excited to know that you can use the gel pens to emboss 😀. TSMFS this technique with us. And giving credit to the person you watched. Happy to be in your youtube family!!🥰❤xx

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you and welcome💕

[@Gloria_Davis]

Oh wow your tip is being talked about all over!

[@merakimaeven]

I can't take full credit, I saw it on Tea with Tarryn's channel, but I did think this was a brilliant idea so had to share it!!! Thanks for watching💕

[@noneyobusiness6582]

Progesterone idea you could always use Simon Says solar paste around the edge of a card which is be a lot cheaper than you shouldn't of specialty gold card. You could also use gilding Flakes and use it only on the edge of or border of your cars that you stack together. That would also make your cost of your supplies be a lot left. Just a thought

[@merakimaeven]

Thanks for your brilliant suggestions, and thanks so much for watching💖

[@chavira256]

A clever DIY technique! What brand or type of gel pens work the best?

[@merakimaeven]

I just used brands I had at home.....the gel ink tends to stay wet for a period, long enough to get that embossing powder on....Try what you have on hand💖

[@patgodwin8319]

Thanks for sharing. I just bought the embossing gun and powder but I don’t have the cloth you used, do I have to buy the cloth in order to emboss. I thought I had everything I needed. Please let me know where I can get the cloth you’re talking about. Pat in North Carolina

[@merakimaeven]

The embossing buddy is like a little pillow, filled with some anti-static powder. It stops the embossing powder from sticking to your fingerprints, and anywhere else on the paper you don't want the powder to stick. Stampin' Up! sell a great set called the Embossing Additions Tool Kit, you would need to contact a demostrator in your country. In a pinch, you could try swiping over with talcum powder??? I can't guarantee the results there💕

[@elaineerne7699]

❤❤❤

[@merakimaeven]

Thank you for watching💕

[@leabuchanan6605]

Great technique, Thank you for sharing. I also thought that with the gel pen working like this, it could be adapted to fill in missed embossing. Nothing worse than stamping and embossing an item and realising that some of it is missing. I am also in Sydney and I am curious to if you hold classes? Thanks again. 💜

[@merakimaeven]

Yes, that's a brilliant tip!!! I do hold monthly classes.......Please email me, and I will send you all the details....💗 [e-mail]