Adorable Snowman Card Using Blackout Embossing Technique

By Ceil Pritchett

Hi crafty friends!
It’s Ceal. I am back with a card using the Black Out Technique but I used blue ink instead.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 30 to 45 Minutes

Directions:

Gather your supplies. You will need 3 softer inks and 1 dark ink. A snowflake 3D embossing folder, a snowman stamp set and coordinating dies.

Step 1:
Using the three lighter colors randomly add them to a white panel cut to A2 size.

Step 2:
Place the blended panel inside of the 3D embossing folder and run through the die cutting machine.

Step 3:
Using the darker ink, rub across the entire embossed panel.

Step 4:
Stamp, color and cut out the snowman image along with some diecut snowflakes. Places the pieces on the embossed panel and add to the card base.

Supplies:

Imagine Products:

VersaFine Clair -Lilac Bloom, Very Peri, Bali Blue, Medieval Blue, Nocturne
Memento Marker – Tangelo, Teal Zeal, Gray Flannel
On Point Glue

Other Products:

Mr. Frostie stamp set – Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz
Mr. Frostie coordinating dies
Snowflake 3D embossing folder – Simon Says Stamp
Neenah Solar White cardstock – CutCardStock

Blackout Technique with Memento Ink and an Embossing Folder

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Embossing folders are so popular right now, not just because of the dimension they create so easily, but because of all the techniques you ca do with them. Today, we’ll be doing a Blackout technique with Memento and VersaFine Clair Inks for Imagine, which is so much fun to do.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes

Supplies Used:
Imagine:
Memento Inks in Cantaloupe, Pistachio, Olive Grove, Sweet Plum, Elderberry, Rhubarb Stalk, and Tangelo
Memento Marker in Cantaloupe

VersaFine Clair Ink in Pinecone
Sponge Daubers
On Point Glue

Other:
Spellbinders: Nature’s Botanical Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
Spellbinders: Thanks Enclosed Sentiments Die Set
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
White Card Base
Purple & Yellow Cardstock