Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders

Hello crafters. Today I’m sharing a partial 3D embossing technique that allows you to create beautiful embossed card backgrounds and leave a portion of the background flat to accommodate a stamped or foiled sentiment.

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

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I’m using new 3D folders by Spellbinders. These are larger size folders, measuring 5.5 x 8.5” making them very versatile in terms of project size. They work for regular A2 cards, 5×7″, mini slimline, and regular slimline cards.

These folders add very beautiful detail to your paper by sculpting it into a work of art. I prefer to emboss these on colored cardstock. You’ll get the best most detailed results with 3D folders when you pre-spray your paper with water before embossing it. I shared this tip in a different video showing Simon Says Stamp 3D embossing folders and you can apply this trick to these folders as well, although, for the most part, I’ve found I get beautifully detailed embossing without the need to add water. On some papers, I did need to spray the paper lightly to prevent the paper from cracking.

When working with these folders you’ll need Spellbinders’ new Universal Plates System. I have a separate video taking a closer look at this system and explaining it in detail. Watch below or on Youtube.

The system is compatible with Spellbinders Platinum and Platinum 6 machines (including Limited Edition Aqua machine) as well as Sixxix Bix Shot. You can also use these folders in your Platinum or Platinum 6 along with the old silver embossing plate from Spellbinders, some of you might have it. I don’t have mine. Or you can also try to use several sheets of cardstock as a shim when embossing with these folders, but that won’t give you consistently good results. If you like these folders I would recommend you get the Universal Plates System.

Leaving the portion of the background free from embossing allows us to add a stamped or foiled sentiment directly onto the background. I opted to use skinny strip sentiments for my cards created with Glimmer plates from the Just Wanted to Say set.

I love the simplicity of this design. And it is so easy to make, too. With this partially embossed design, you can decorate your card any way you want. I opted to use flowers from an older die set from Spellbinders – called I Dance (I shared some cards using this set HERE). It features these 3 large floral dies and some leaves.

The two smaller flowers and buds were made using another die set called Wreath Builder, and in that set, you have several elements designed to create circular, oval, or square wreaths. I trimmed the parts I needed to make my floral clusters fuller and added the additional flowers.

I embellished most of these with some coordinating Spellbinders gems. These cards ended up being quite dimensional and are best if hand-delivered. I plan to gift them to my local friends.

SUPPLIES

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