Lying the word die from the Joy Dies set flat on my crafting surface, I very gently pressed my Versamark Ink Pad over the top so I'm only applying ink to the raised cutting edge of the die. I carefully placed the inked die, cutting edge down, onto a piece of card stock and ran this through my Cut & Emboss Machine using the 'sandwich' that you use for embossing. However, placing an embossing mat between the cardstock and bottom cutting plate will allow the die to leave an impression rather than cutting through.
Careful not to move the die once it has been placed down. I used a little bit of washi tape to help hold it in place.
I also added a few small white dots from the All The Trimmings Embellishments to give a little more interest.
For the centre of my cards, I glued a piece of Whisper White card stock inside with a strip of matching DSP that had been left over from the sheet to the bottom edge. This is a great use of any scraps and finishes off the inside of your cards beautifully.
Supplies Needed:
- Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler [121681] (Joy card), Shaded Spruce [147006] (Bright card) Whisper White [106549], Silver Foil [132178], Vellum [106584]
- Designer Series Paper: 'Tis The Season DSP, [153489] Forever Gold Specialty DSP [152493]
- Peace & Joy Bundle [155167]
- Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]
- All The Trimmings Embellishments [153540]
- Versamark Ink [102283]
- Silver Embossing Powder [109131]
- Heat Tool [129056]
- Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
- Tombow Liquid Glue [110755]
- Mini Dimensionals [144108]
- Embossing/Impression Mats
Make sure you continue with the Hop by clicking on the 'NEXT' button below to see all the other wonderful projects that have been created with this theme. Next in line is the wonderfully talented Lou Kitzelman. I can't wait to see what everyone else has created!
Blog Hop Participants
1. Monica Formosa - Guest Designer – Australia
2. Lou Kitzelman – Australia
3. Liz Yuille - UK
4. Danielle Bennenk – Netherlands
5. Paula Dobson – New Zealand
6. Jenny Hall – USA
7. Jay Soriano – UK
Such a neat technique Monica. It's so effective and one I need to try. Thanks for joining us as our Guest Designer this month. It was great to have you. X
ReplyDeleteThank you Lou. I'm so happy you invited me along.
DeleteI love this technique. I recently used a die in a similar way, but with Classic Ink. Such a neat technique. Love your cards and it ws great hopping with you this month. Lx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Liz! A little bit nervous but totally enjoyed myself. Glad you liked my cards. x
DeleteAmazing embossing technique with dies which I must try again soon. Fab cards Monica and thanks so much for joining the Creating Kindness hop this month xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay. I had a blast! This technique is a great one to extend the use of your dies. x
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