Cut & Emboss in One Step with Changing Leaves Hybrid!

I’m a BIG fan of Stampin’ Up! hybrid embossing folders.  Working with the coordinating die that fits inside the embossing folder (both included with the Changing Leaves bundle), you can cut and emboss for “impressive” results in just one step!  Check out the textured detail of the Melon Mambo leaves and stem.  Of course, you can choose to simply dry emboss without the die, which I did on the Gray Granite layer as well as the envelope flap.

SAVE 10% When you purchase the Changing Leaves Bundle.  It includes the Changing Leaves stamp set, Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder & coordinating dies.

WHAT I LOVE!  The three little tag dies that are included in the Stampin’ Up! Changing Leaves die collection will got a lot of use from me.  They crop and add a sweet, perforated border to sentiments in the Changing Leaves stamp set (and work with many, many other sentiments).

COMING UP TOMORROW! A new 1 Minute to WOW! Video shows you how to create the coordinating embossed envelope flap!

my simple card tutorial

how to cut your cardstock & dimensions:

• Basic White Thick Card Stock:
  • Card Base – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (top)
• Basic Black Card Stock:
  • Layer – 5 1/4 x 4
• Gray Granite Card Stock:
  • Layer – 5 x 3 3/4
• Melon Mambo Card Stock:
  • Die-Cut & Embossed Leaf – 5 x 3 1/2 (before die-cutting)
• Basic White Card Stock:
  • Stamped & Die-Cut Tag – 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 (before die-cutting)

how to make this simple card:

Burnish the fold of the Basic White Thick card base with a Bone Folder.

Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard) along with the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder to emboss the Gray Granite card stock layer.

Layer and adhere to the Basic Black layer, together and to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard) along with the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder and Changing Leaves dies to crop and emboss the Melon Mambo layer.  PRETTY TIP: POST IT Tape is key to keeping the die in place over the embossed stem on the embossing folder. Watch my Stampin’ Pretty 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorial on how to use a Hybrid Embossing Folder here.

Adhere to the card over the top of the leaf image on the Gray Granite layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool to stamp the sentiment (Changing Leaves stamp set) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White layer. Watch my 1 Minute to WOW video: The Magic of the Mini MISTI for a quick demonstration here.

Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) to crop the Basic White card stock with the 3 x 5/8 Changing Leaves die.

Adhere to the card as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Tie a bow of white Baker’s Twine Essentials. Tuck it under the sentiment and adhere with a Mini Glue Dot.

POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish the sentiment with 2 large Melon Mambo Glossy Dots.

PERFECT POLISH! Zip a Basic White Medium Envelope through a Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (Standard)with the flap tucked inside the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder. PRETTY TIP: Line up the crease of the envelope flap fold to a hair below the edge of the embossing folder.  This helps the embossed design cover the entire flap.

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oh, so pretty card idea!

OH, SO PRETTY! The card above also uses the Changing Leaves Bundle from Stampin’ Up! View the full post and tutorial here.

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