Let the beauty of bold texture shine! These two simple and stunning cards showcase the NEW Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up!—perfect for adding rich dimension and elegance with minimal effort.
What I Love About the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder
- Quick & Easy: Ideal for creating elegant cards in minutes—just emboss, layer, and go!
- Stunning Texture: The deep, detailed impression instantly elevates any card front with minimal effort.
- Versatile Design: Perfect for thank yous, thinking of you, and beyond—this sunflower works year-round!
- Clean & Classic: It pairs beautifully with a bold sentiment and layered cardstock for a polished look.
Product Spotlight: sunflower 3D embossing folder
item # 166145 – available July 1, 2025
Add Gorgeous Texture with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder
Create a wow-worthy impression with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder! This detailed folder brings the beauty of nature to your handmade cards and paper crafts. The bold sunflower design adds rich texture and dimension—perfect for card fronts, tags, and scrapbook accents. – Size – 6 x 8 1/2
card tutorial: sunflower 3d embossing folder
1. measure & cut
card base:
- Crumb Cake or Strawberry Slush Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
layers (from bottom to top):
- Secret Sea Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4 x 5
- Crumb Cake or Strawberry Slush Cardstock: 3 1/4 x 4 1/2
- Secret Sea Cardstock (embossed layer): 3 x 4 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock (sentiment): 3 1/4 x 3/4 or 3 x 1
2. stamp:
- Use a Mini MISTI stamp tool or clear block to position and stamp the sentiment (Label Me Grateful stamp set) in Secret Sea Classic Ink onto the Basic White (sentiment) card stock.
3. emboss:
- Tuck the Secret Sea Cardstock inside the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder. Zip through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard).
4. assemble & adhere:
- Layer and adhere the two bottom layers together and to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Layer and adhere the next two layers together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the cards base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. embellish:
- Embellish with 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls as shown.
- Tie a bow of White Baker’s Twine and secure under the sentiment with a Mini Glue Dot.
6. envelope:
- Tuck the flap of a Medium Envelope inside the end of the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and zip through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard).
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Stampin’ Pretty Tips to 3D Embossing
- Maximize the Texture: Use Basic White or Basic Black cardstock with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder to let the details shine—dark or light, the texture steals the show.
- Layer for Impact: Create depth by framing your embossed layer with contrasting cardstock mats. It’s a simple way to elevate your design!
- Keep the Focus: Pair the bold sunflower background with a clean sentiment and minimal embellishments for a modern, elegant finish.
- Try Tone-on-Tone: Emboss the same color cardstock as your base for a subtle, sophisticated effect.
- CASE It with Confidence: Recreate past layouts using fresh colors and this folder for a new twist on a favorite design!
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learn more:
- Watch my 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorial on how to emboss an envelope flap here.
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