Honeycomb Embossing Folder

I couldn't wait to get this honeycomb embossing folder to use with my collection of "bee" related stamps.
The embossed paper adds even more dimension to the layers.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Stampendous
Papers: yellow cardstock (Bazzill), black cardstock (stash), white cardstock (Georgia Pacific)
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories: embossing folder (Cuttlebug), ribbon (stash), Spellbinder Circles & Scalloped Circles, Stickles, Copic Marker

Christmas in March

Card Recipe
Stamp: Hero?
Papers: stash
Inks: Versafine Onyx, Distress (Antique Linen, Festive Berries, Stormy Sky)
Accessories: brads (stash), embossing folder border (Cuttlebug) 

Crocodile or Alligator?

I never remember the difference between the two, but thought that this was another appropriate icon for a BOY Valentine. The Cuttlebug embossing folder created perfect animal texture.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: CTMH
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), brown & green cardstocks (Bazzill), patterned?
Ink: ColorBox
Accessories: Spellbinder Labels & Ovals, embossing folder (Cuttlebug), buttons (stash), heart sticker (stash)

My Stache

I was dying to get my hands on this embossing folder ever since I spotted it. To emphasize the mustache design, I inked the raised images on the inside of the folder with an inked brayer. You must be careful when inserting the cardstock in the folder and closing it so that you don't smear the ink. A pigment ink should be used to allow for maximum drying time. The sentiment was computer generated.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: image (Inkdadinkado)
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), black cardstock (stash)
Ink: ColorBox Black
Accessories: Spellbinder Labels 22, ribbon (stash), ribbon slider (stash), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Mr. Maverick)

Medallion Snowflake

In the hopes of getting the look of a snowflake, I used two medallion dies. The intricate detail of the die revealed the white core of the gold cardstock. I touched it up with a marker, but will be sure to use wax paper with my die to get a cleaner cut next time.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Verve
Papers: gold cardstock (stash), other cardstocks (Bazzill)
Ink: Memento Rhubarb Stalk
Accessories: pearl brad (Wilton), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Argyle), Spellbinder Ovals Large & Ironworks

Partial Tree

The size of some images within an embossing folder image can be limited on a standard sized card. I created more space for my sentiment by having my hand cut tree "peek out" behind a patterned border.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: red cardstock (Bazzill), green cardstock (Distress Core'dinations), patterned (BG Figgy)
Accessories: label (Making Memories), ribbon (stash), rhinestones (Kaiser), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Lace Tree)

Distress Core'dinations

The Cuttlebug Christmas Wreath folder marries well with Distress Core'dinations. Sanding exposes a second colour of green, making the wreath more realistic. It had to be hand cut. The Distress Core'dinations coordinates with the Distress Inks, so papers and inks can be used together.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: green cardstock (Distress Core'dinations), patterned (Basic Grey Figgy)
Accessories: embossing folder (Cuttlebug Christmas Wreath), ribbon (stash), poinsettia embellishments (K & Co.)

3 Trees

Grace's Frame embossing folder by Cuttlebug is also a very versatile tool; it can be filled with either stamped images or sentiments.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific)
Ink: ColorBox Evergreen
Accessories: rhinestones (Kaiser), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Grace's Frame)

Decorative Labels 1

By using a Labels One die with a Decorative Labels 1 die, I was able to cut a lacey frame in one step. The white provides a good contrast for the different green in the Core'dinations cardstock. The core of the paper was further exposed by distressing the edges of the embossed piece of paper.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Verve
Paper: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), green cardstock (Core'dinations)
Ink: PSX Sentiments Foliage
Accessories: embossing folder (Cuttlebug Holly), Spellbinder Decorative Labels 1 & Labels 1, ribbon (stash)

A Drift

I cut a "slope" out of embossed paper by tracing the top of a plate, shifting it and tracing the bottom of the same plate. Directions from Lynn B.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: PTI
Paper: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific)
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Accessories: stick pin (Jenni Bowlin), ribbon (stash), rhinestones (Zsa), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Textile Texture)

Hang a Tag

Rather than cutting a "hanging ribbon", I used most of a Spellbinder Fancy Tag die cut to support my sentiment.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Verve
Papers: white carstock (Georgia Pacific), red cardstock (Bazzill), patterned (DCWV)
Ink: ColorBox Cranberry
Accessories: Spellbinder Fancy Tags & Petite Ovals Large, metal frame (WeR), ribbon (Fabricland), scalloped border die (PTI), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Argyle) 

Dress It Up

To make this embossed paper a little fancier, I highlighted the raised areas with Stickles.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Hero Arts
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), red cardstock (Bazzill)
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Accessories: embossing folder (Cuttlebug Swirl), Spellbinder Matting Basics A & Ovals Large, Stickles, ribbon (stash), Copics

Peace on Earth

This card and the next two dozen cards that follow will incorporate various ways to use embossing folders and new dies. I believe that these are the two most popular product lines at this time. I cut a strip of a piece of embossed paper for one element of this card design.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Stamp: Verve

Papers: Wassail cardstock (Memory Box), green cardstock (Bazzill), patterned (Memory Box Mistletoe), pearlized carstock (scrap)

Ink: Staz On Timber (solvent ink required for pearlescent cardstock)

Accessories: Spellbinder Matting Basics A & Labels 18 & Ovals Small, border die (PTI), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Victoria), snowflake punch (MS from Linda G.), pearl brad (Wilton)

A Perfect Combo

This is one of my favourite embossing folders. Its edges does, however, require some "fussy cutting". The Kraft Core'dinations cardstock works perfectly with a kraft cardstock base. The folders "white space" provides enough room for endless possibilities. In this case, the sentiment stamp is a perfect fit.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Inkadinkado
Papers: kraft cardstock (Bazzill), black cardstock (Core'dinations)
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Accessories: embossing folder (Cuttlebug), rhinestones (Kaiser)

Lil' Pumpkin'

 It just so happened that I had previously stamped and coloured this image so that it coordinated with this patterned paper. The background was white, so I toned it down with Sand Glimmer Mist. I used a Spellbinder Square die to cut the frame and did not cut down the stamped image so that the frame completely covered the bear. A black layer separated the frame from the embossed cardstock strip, allowing for appreciation of all of the card elements.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Stampendous
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), grey & peach cardstock (Bazzill), patterned (Fiskars/Heidi Grace), black cardstock (stash)
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Accessories: Spellbinder Squares, ribbon (Fabricland), Copic Markers, Sand Glimmermist, Cuttlebug embossing folder

No Bounds

Got this idea from Chrissie Stokes. Thought the oval die cut of the embossed paper, framed with another die cut, was a fantastic idea. Backed the punched butterfly with a hand cut butterfly shape to give it more colour.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Stamp: CTMH

Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), orange cardstock (Bazzill), black cardstock (scrap)

Ink: Versafine Black

Accessories: butterfly punch (MS), rhinestones (Kaiser), Spellbinder Classic Ovals Large and Labels 18, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Dry Embossing with Velvet/Suede Paper

Got this fantastic idea from our very own, Deb! I was thrilled to find a new use for this paper that I have had tucked away for years. Just thinking...I could have used the Cracked Glass technique on the cameo to give it a more vintage look.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Stamps: CTMH

Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), blue cardstock (Bazzill), suede (stash)

Ink: ColorBox Cape Cod

Accessories: ribbon (stash), embossing folder (Cuttlebug Fleur De Lis)

A Touch of Velvet

This time I framed the image with a Spellbinder die cut and added a little "warmth" to the design with some velvet ribbon. Because this type of ribbon is really one sided, it's best to tie a knot, rather than a bow.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Stamp: Hero Arts

Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), black cardstock (Bazzill)

Ink: Versafine Black Onyx

Accessories: beads (stash), Spellbinders (Labels 18), Copics, velvet ribbon (stash), Cuttlebug embossing folder

Bead It

Found a great way to use up those alphabet beads I bought some time ago. I strung them on a light gauged wire which I poked through the stamped image and secured with tape on the back.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Stamp: Hero Arts

Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), blue cardstock (Bazzill)

Ink: Colorbox Black

Accessories: black embossing powder (stash), Copics, beads (stash), ribbon (stash), embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

One Element

In the embossed paper, I chose to highlight one element by colouring it with Stickles.

Natalie

Card Recipe

Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), pp (American?), black cardstock (Bazzill)

Accessories: border punch (MS), ribbon (stash), Stickles, Cuttlebug embossing folder