A New Way To EMBOSS!

If you've been making cards long, you've likely done embossing with an embossing machine and embossing folders. But have you ever embossed like this?! Learn how to emboss without a machine in this video. The only supplies you will need are a foam mat and a stylus or take your pick tool. I'll also share another unique way of embossing using several different hybrid embossing folders. Watch along and try these new ways of embossing!
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[@RedArrowTinker]

Dear Anna, I think that you are the sweetest person I know. After each video of yours that I watch, I just want to give you a giant hug. Please keep doing what you're doing, both making cards and encouraging people. You are very skilled at both of those things! Love you!

[@margaretdavies9347]

Was paralysed in 2018. I am in a wheelchair. On my through floor lift I have a poster and it says... Before you start to judge me, step into my shoes and walk the life I'm living and if you get as far as I am, just maybe you will see how strong I really am. God Bless you Anna . I love watching your tutorials and over time you have given me lots of inspiration. Thank you also for your honesty. Xx

[@lindastansfield7232]

Hi Anna! Once I retired, I weaned off all the people that carried negative cooties, the drama queens, the 'it's all about me' spotlight huggers, the users, the takers (many carried multiple issues) and anyone that left me feeling drained after being with them. I don't watch local news - I can live quite happily not hearing about house fires and car accidents. I have filled the void of their leaving with happy people and friends that appreciate me for who I am. Here is my rule of thumb - associate with the people that make you smile and tolerate the others only until they can be replaced. I enjoy your videos and now I have to dig out my brayer! Thanks for the great ideas.

[@barbara-rosevilleca6353]

Thanks Anna. Love the positive thoughts idea. You are special.

[@jenniferplaat]

So happy you and your videos are back!!!! Thank you

[@dianecrafford8504]

You are a great teacher, I always learn something new and wonderful, thanks somuch

[@debbykaras4329]

My sign on my mirror says "At the end of the day remind yourself that you did the best that you could today and that is good enough." Anna, I enjoy your videos so much.

[@lyndiyj1104]

Thank you, Anna, for daring to be vulnerable. I have watched a great number of your videos over the past few years, but did not consider myself to be a loyal fan, and I don’t remember ever leaving a comment. The odd thing is, I cried when I watched your good-bye video, and always hoped you’d be back. Now that you are, I’ve begun to look forward to watching both your techniques, and your insights about life and faith. I personally struggle with positivity, being my own worst critic. THANK YOU for daring to share! You DO make a difference. ❤

[@SandraHohenstein-wq4is]

Anna, we are watching and you are amazing. So glad you are back. You were greatly missed. Thank you for all your wonderful card ideas. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. May the Lord continue to richly bless you.

[@cherylfuller133]

Thank you Anna for sharing your creative card projects. I love how as you are finding your way you encourage others to find theirs by staying positive.

[@nancypressel6076]

The change that I have made is surrounding myself with positive people. Removing the negativity from my life has been a blessing. Thank you for sharing your choice 🙏

[@suzannedepies7866]

I try to only say positive things when making comments. It's got to be hard doing video's, I know I couldn't do it. I love watching your videos and learning new techniques. You are so genuine and thanks just one of the things that I appreciate most about you. I've missed you! 😊 So glad your back!

[@KimberleeKimball-bl1rs]

Hi Anna, Thank you for being you!

[@rosaliehardcastle9632]

Anna, you are amazingly talented! I’m so grateful that you are back and sharing videos again. I love your style. Thank you!

[@lauramartin7300]

ANNA,You DO make a difference. Love your ideas techniques and All you share. I'm always saving so can go back too it.I'm kinda in a funk right now,which I hate. I hate people always being negative. I trying to convince my husband to think POSITIVE..but that is how he has been almost the 52 yrs married. I think I'm going to have my boys and him to write down the positive about themselves. And maybe what they think of each other too. It's a new year. Resolutions I think are a waste of thinking... what can I do.? Take care enjoy all you are doing..

[@suecrowley7490]

Thank you, Anna, for another wonderful video where you DO make a difference in people’s lives, at least mine. You are so genuine, as others have commented and hopefully you can put on your board some of these positive thoughts to look to each day! Love your videos and you are very talented!

[@shirleymckay5373]

Anna, you are such an inspiration. I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos but since you’ve been back, I love how you are sharing your faith. Thank you!

[@colettecollett1109]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerability and heart. You are an inspiration and encouragement.

[@lesliebell7518]

You make a difference in my life EVERY TIME that I watch your videos! I pass this on in the cards that I make and send to people I know and love, and the hundreds of cards that I donate to people who I’ve never met!

[@gwencadora]

Thank you for your positive comments! That’s why I started following you…I love your card ideas, too!

[@dawnmulder3540]

I love your chats at the end. Thank you!

[@alynnahatling2564]

It's so good to see you doing videos again, I missed you! I found you about a year ago and was so sad when you were gone, you truly have a sweet spirit and I really enjoy making cards with you and learning all your techniques. Thank you!

[@LoriA2024]

I made a KZbin account just so I could subscribe! Still learning to navigate it. Your positivity at the ends of your videos is my favorite part. Thanks for inspiring.

[@patriciafarrell424]

Anna - Thank you for sharing your ongoing journey. Today's message could have come from a younger me. I have never tried suggestions like your affirmation idea. I grew up believing that it was weak to need help of that kind. I am so glad that you will never find yourself at my age (73) with regrets for the happiness I missed because I didn't try to find changes for me. Keep Up The Good Work..... PS: I am going to try your idea for increasing my self esteem through the affirmations.

[@feliciajohnson539]

I always look forward to your creative tips and techniques. I often share a saying that I saw hanging in my aunt’s house that read DON’T POSTPONE JOY. It just makes my heart happy. Hopefully it can help someone else. Thanks for sharing all your positive thoughts with us. We need more of this positivity today!

[@ruthspencer6081]

I know you took a break from Stampin up and videos, but I’m so very glad you are back! I appreciate your clear instruction and pleasant and easygoing way💙

[@lynnbehnke6910]

When I first started with Stampinc Up! we had two kinds of embossing. One was heat embossing and the other was called dry embossing. For dry embossing, we used little brass plates that had shapes cut out of them. We placed our paper over the little brass plate and rubbed with a stylus as you did with your balloon example. To be able to see the hollow area well, we worked on a light box, on a glass coffee table with a lamp underneath, or up against a bright window. Since the little brass plates aren't available anymore, I think you could die cut or punch several pieces of cardstock and glue them together to simulate the little brass plate. One of my favorite things to do was to stamp small images and then dry emboss behind it (from the other side) to raise the surface where the little image appeared. That gave added emphasis to the small image.

[@catherinegudaitis943]

Anna, you make a huge difference in my life. I too suffered from low self esteem. I do already have a Stampinup demonstrator, or I would choose you. I luv that you are so encouraging. I will make a list of positive stuff about myself, and I will hang it up, and read it daily. You are so right in that people don’t get enough positive feedback, including me. Thank you so much,for all that you do for others. ❤️Catherine

[@angmannina6106]

So happy to see you back. Hope all is going well for you. Ang

[@joanneklowetter808]

You are an inspiration to a whole lot of people. Myself included!❤❤

[@CatherineSummerfield]

Your body believes anything that you tell it. If you say bad things about yourself inside your head - your body does what it can to prove you right. Sooo say positive things and exciting things and your body will do its best to make that true. Your body is your best friend.. TELL IT THAT GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AND IT WILL WORK ON THAT. Great video.xx GB

[@wandaspencer9523]

Hello Anna, it is so good to have you back with you tips and card ideas. I looked for your videos every day and and found so much value in your content. It is my prayer you will know God has a purpose for you on this platform. I know many people have turned back to their faith in these last couple years and your ability to address this issue is most helpful! ❤

[@sweetsarah9702]

I love your words of encouragement. Being positive is so very important to ourselves and others we are around! I do have a positive tip on the use of this hybrid EF :). If you will apply ink to the embossing folder and also put the die in the folder and run through your stamp and embossing machine all together, you will have the words cut out and embossed and the ink already on the letters. It's pretty cool actually!

[@catarinahameeteman3371]

Thank you for sending out those positive messages to people because there is always someone who needs to hear them ❤

[@jennifers8843]

Whoa that white cardstock is so bright!

[@lynda1037]

Great card ideas, Anna. A group of us were talking about how people can hurt you and sometimes they don't even know how much it affected you. Sometimes for years. Forgiveness and letting go...not always easy, but necessary for your health. Along with that is the positive thoughts spoken aloud. We are all amazing and unique. We see it in others, but not always in ourselves. Love your videos now served with a side of something to think about.

[@karendavies1468]

I love the idea that you could also use the card stock with the dies cut out using some dimensionals to raise/pop the die cut coming out of it. No waste. Awesome. 😊thank you so much for sharing.

[@dianelikestosew]

I join you Anna! Yes. You have made a difference in my life. When you shared your testimony in another video, it helped me put things in perspective. Thank you for helping save my marriage. Turns out my husband's blood pressure was super high. No wonder he acted the way he did during the time of my mastectomy! I found a u tube video called positive affirmations for stresss and anxiety. I suffer from severe depression at times and listen to it aty weekly ketamine treatments. It isn't specifically Christian (wish it was) but it's not against any of my beliefs. It is a great way to help us believe what God wants us to about ourselves ❣️ God bless you Anna. I pray you will see a little piece of heaven today ❤️🙏😊

[@judithgayou4631]

I love the look using the brayer!

[@johannesmith1979]

Thank you for your videos. I enjoy watching and creating cards. Trying the techniques you share with us. I'm so happy to see you back and smiling. You are appreciated.

[@sandianderson1500]

Thanks Anna for your great ideas that you always bring us. And I love the new messages at the end. They just make me happy. You have come back and you have come back strong. I'm so happy to see you smiling and being so positive. You make a difference to so many people. Keep up the good work! I love the hybrid embossing folders!

[@darlenehennlich488]

thank you Anna, I appreciate you sharing how the brayer works.

[@beatriceloren6882]

You're the best Anna. Thanks for all the inspiration and positivity.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Anna, thanks so much for the awesome tutorial on these new products. BUT ALSO, thanks for being a great beacon of positivity for all of us. ❤😊

[@dianecrafford8504]

You are a wonderful teacher, always learn something, thanks so much

[@shawnsmith3335]

You are spot on about the positivity! I personally believe that Satan puts negative thoughts in our head, either directly, or via other people. My solution is to simply tell him, "Be gone, Satan I am a child of God." This comes from 2 things - The Lord's Prayer (Deliver us from evil) and the fact that Jesus gave his disciples the power to cast out Satan and his demons. On another note, you look happier, and that is delightful to see. Finally, on a stamping note, I doubt I ever use the stylus technique again. That is how I first learned to dry emboss, using a light box, many, many years ago. Too funny to see it again! Thanks for sharing your creativity with everyone!

[@wendyford797]

Thank you very much for sharing your lovely cards ❤️

[@Heartofmyday_kathyday]

Glad to see you back!❤

[@ConnieGeorge-l4m]

So happy I found your videos again. I enjoy your spirit and creativity. I enjoy the options and how you show many samples. Thank you very much. Do take care. You are appreciated. Wishing you continued positivity.❤❤❤

[@SimplySpinnato]

I'm so glad I found your video, I was using the brayer on these embossing folders in an entirely different way and did not like the outcome. Thank you for sharing! Plus all the positivity at the end a nice bonus, thank you!

[@jacquelinebloom4339]

Great video. I did stylus embossing years ago so it is fun to see the new technique with stamping. Thanks!

[@prettyrichgirl2007]

Hello again...loved your video. Great talk at the end...I did write my positive list...thank you for that...take care...

[@daleyaw3126]

Thank you I enjoy watching your video's they are great. 😊

[@tinaemery668]

❤ your videos. I need your videos. Thank you so much.

[@gigiandrews5327]

Pretty cards, Anna. 😊 Thanks for all the positive ways you enrich the lives of others just by being who God made you to be, which is amazing. ❤

[@saragregg4950]

Love your videos and sharing your thoughts with us ❤

[@3catmom844]

Anna, this is the way we used to emboss in the old days. There used to be brass stencils that you could buy to do this technique. You could probably use stencils too.

[@dianelikestosew]

Me too. I still have them 😂

[@sherridivich]

Thanks Anna for sharing all of the positivity. We need all we can get nowadays!

[@diane7716]

Beautiful techniques and cards! You inspire people with your words and creativity! Now off to give myself some positivity. Thank you!

[@sherrysetchell1332]

It’s so great to have you back. Thanks for the stamping and positivity inspiration.

[@lynnkirkpatrick1243]

Anna , I loved your positivity chat! You are so inspiring and I just love your at the end chats! Y Thank you so much!

[@anaraposo522]

Thank you Anna! I always try to be with positive people and not with negative ones, that works for me. Thank you for sharing your kindness with us.

[@bethcassaro9642]

Thanks for another great video! And I love your inspiration talk at the end. I'm so glad that you are sharing your heart with us. I must say that you look so much happier than before. There is just a glow in your face now. I call it Jesus Joy! He is our only hope.

[@tammytwp8697]

Thank you for being so humble, human and strong! I love your words of encouragement! I have a place on my hallway wall that I place the cards I've made that I am the most proud of.

[@peggymorse1780]

Wonderful. Thank you. Thank you.

[@cindym1070]

What a wonderful video, both the cards and the talk at the end. Very true and very well said. Glad you are back and hoping things are going well with you. Your videos are a bright spot in my day for sure. Take special care.

[@debhouckscraftycottage9288]

I enjoy watching your channel. Thanks for the positivity advice. I keep a planner and there is a little "Notes" section at the bottom of each week that I rarely use. Maybe I'll try using that for the positivity note to self. Also, I love both the hybrid embossing folders. Waiting on my order to arrive Saturday!

[@MaryEllen1484]

Thanks for your efforts making your inspiring videos. I love that your cars are very pretty without being extremely labor intensive. We need to remember that the cards we see on the internet are seldom the artist’s first attempt at a particular design; they’ve probably tweaked that design many times before posting.

[@amydavis3896]

Thank you for the beautiful cards and the positive thoughts!

[@beckygilbertson7999]

I am so glad to see you are back making videos again. I enjoy them very much and I have used some of your wonderful ideas. Hope you have a fabulous day!!

[@suklinkner8684]

Great video, cool product.

[@ElizabethLStone]

Another great video-both the cards and the short, effective moments on positivity. You ate a gem.

[@susancstufft2530]

Wonderful ideas. They look like such fun for Springy type cards. I may just have to buy these embossing f0lders. I appreciate your videos. Always fun. Thanks.

[@susangeist-ff3nn]

Thanks for all your great crafting ideas as well as your positive thoughts!!

[@anneemmerich6745]

Loved your video and sharing your embossing tips. I remember embossing with a light board under the stencil 😂 I always get so much from your video and especially your inspiration. I’ve never written anything positive down for me before, this might be hard. I do like the fact of you saying it isn’t arrogance, so thank you for that . Stay strong! You’re doing a fantastic job ❤

[@kheilakirwan8403]

What great ideas.

[@kathyk8310]

Did you know those are hybrid folders and you put the dies inside the folder and they emboss and cut at the same time? Just wondered. Thanks for sharing! I only found your channel right before you took the break. Good to see you back!

[@kathyk8310]

I'm also guessing you could brayer the folder before embossing and cutting but I'm not sure on that.

[@tinapysh6827]

You have great card making tips, make sure you add that to your list. Thanks for all you do!

[@karengage3296]

You are an amzing woman! ❤

[@judyevansparker5989]

you nailed it.....I believe horrible things about my self.....it really frustrates my husband bc he hears me in my craft room calling myself negative words.....I am going to try to work on that more

[@callycatus]

I really like the embossing idea's and you have inspired me today as to things I would want on a card or project that I have a stamp but no folder YaaY !! Thankxxyou

[@wandakuzyk]

Beautiful cards. Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@debbieholman906]

Great positive feedback. Great cards.

[@sherrysalyers6790]

Thanks for sharing your creativity Anna! And thank you for inspiring us to be better to ourselves!

[@tracyevans8838]

Lovely cards Anna ❤️😊

[@sandykarlovich5844]

Good video, thanks for sharing!

[@dawncbolt]

Before I got into card making and an embossing machine I used the stylus and a light box to emboss.

[@bonnielucas8001]

Where do I find the get we’ll stamp and die that you used? Loved your videp

[@dorothynusser6392]

Hello, I recently saw someone making cards.And they had a rubber stamp that they put on the back of it.That said made by me just for you. I thought that would be such a great idea.Is that something you can help me with thanks

[@jeanclarke1224]

Hi Anna can you tell me the name of the multi tool and where you bought it from please

[@claudiarose4139]

Wonderful video! The struggle is real. I've battled negative thoughts for years and am finally winning the war - with help from God, of course. My prayers are with you.

[@charlottekline3065]

Yocold brayer the folder before embossing and get the same effect.

[@SweetT601]

I was unsubscribed and didn’t do it grrr.