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Stampin’ Up! Faux Embossing

Stampin up faux dry emboss

Want a simple way to create the "wow" appeal of dry embossing in a fraction of the time?  This week's Splitcoast Technique Challenge (TLC183) offers the simple basics to achieve this look.  I also incorporated Splitcoast Sketch Challenge (SC191) and Color Challenge (CC181: Kraft, Basic Black, Rose Red) into this card.  TIP:  All Daily Splitcoast Challenges are listed on my right side bar for your convenience.

Stampin up faux dry emboss 1

The Kindred Spirits stamp was inked in Whisper White Craft ink and stamped on Kraft card stock.  TIP:  I used a heat gun to speed the drying process of the craft ink

Stampin up faux dry emboss 2

Gather a Stamp-a-ma-jig, imaging sheet and Sahara Sand Ink for the overlay.  TIP:  Note how the imaging sheet fits into the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig.

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The same stamp (it's a two sided stamp . . . don't be confused šŸ™‚ was cleaned and reinked in Sahara Sand.  I snugly fitted the imaging sheet into the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig and slid (again fitted against the Stamp-a-ma-jig corner) the inked overlay image onto the imaging sheet.

Stampin up faux dry emboss 4

The stamped imaging sheet is positioned on top of the Whisper White image, slightly off of lining upTIP:  This is a critical step in creating the shading that mimics embossing.

Stampin up faux dry emboss 5

Carefully remove the imaging sheet making sure not to move the Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Ink the stamp again in Sahara Sand and use the corner of the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the overlay.

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Here's the end result!

I cropped and embossed the image using Nestabilities Rectangles and my Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (on sale 9/2).  Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig one more time, the sentiment was layered onto the image.  The Basic Black scalloped mat also was created using Nestabilities Rectangles.  The charm of Black Gingham Ribbon provides a soft balance.

The background panels are Rose Red and Whisper White card stock.  Both receive some dazzling  texture using a Big Shot and Birds and Swirls cuttlebug embossing folder (yes, they work in the Big Shot).  They are layered on Basic Black and a 4.25 x 5.5 card base of Kraft card stock.

The final touch is a row of Rose Red Brads (Rich Regals), lined up obediently using a Paper Piercer and Template.

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Hugs and Pretties . . . . M

Stamp Sets:  Kindred Spirits
Paper:  Kraft, Basic Black, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black, Whisper White Craft Ink, Sahara Sand
Cool Tools:  Big Shot, Birds and Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities Long Rectangles, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Piercer and Template (Stampin' Up!'s Crafter's Tool Kit)
The Perfect Touch:  Black Gingham Ribbon, Rose Red Brads (Rich Regals)

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17 thoughts on “Stampin’ Up! Faux Embossing”

  1. Great card! Hahaha…I had to grin when I read the final touch part, with brads “lined up obediently”. Only an English major would use a phrase like that to describe a row of brads. Love reading your blog!

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  2. Great use of products Mary! You really do a great job demonstrating how products can be used in so many different ways.

    Great job with the challenge too! It’s beautiful.

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  3. Amazing! It really looks embossed. I love the colors together. I’m always thinking of ways to use Sahara Sand. Another prize winner, Mary.

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  4. This is fabulous! I love this technique and it looks so elegant. I had done this once before a long time ago at a stampin class at a friends house but it didn’t look this good! Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I have never used a Stamp-a-ma-jig before. I might have to invest in one and practice.

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  5. Beautiful *Sympathy* card – Mary!!! Perfect way to show of the Sktech Challenge too!!!

    When the *Faux Embossing* Challenge was on over on SCS I forgot to read the whole story….and only did *Dry Embossing* – I should have looked closer plus I was way to excited….. – LOL!!!

    Glad you are sharing the tutorial – I’m gonna have to try it the right way now – LOL!!!

    Hugs
    ~Silke~

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