by Lisa Mensing

In this video, Lisa shares how to use everyday embossing folders to create fun Halloween backgrounds by using the letterpress technique with several different styles plus she shares a few tips along the way.

Use Memento dye inks with direct-to-paper techniques to create a distressed look across several card backgrounds such as a numbers theme, an Argyle plaid theme, and a chevron style. These matching trick or treat cards are perfect to pair with candy and gifts for Fall!

Skill: Advanced
Time: 10 minutes per card

Directions

Art Supplies

• Memento Ink Pad – Grape Jelly
• Memento Ink Pad – Tuxedo Black
• Memento Ink Pad – Pear Tart
• Memento Ink Pad – Tangelo
• Delicata Metallic Ink Pad – Golden Glitz
• Craft Mat
• Tear It! Tape
• VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad
• MBoss Embossing Powder – White

Other

• EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002
• Sirio Ultra Black | Cardstock Warehouse Paper Company Inc
• CLASSIC CREST Avalanche White Card Stock – 8 1/2 x 11 in 100 lb Cover Smooth 250 per Package
• Wagner HT400 Precision Heat Tool-0503038 
• Hero Arts Nesting RECTANGLE DIES DI198
• Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates
• Embossing Folder – Take a Number
• Darice Argyle Embossing Folder, 5-Inch by 7-Inch
• Darice 1218-96 Embossing Folder, 5 by 7-Inch, Chevron
• Copic Sketch Marker – Special Black 110
• Whimsy Stamps – NEW Monster Parade Die Set 
• FaBOOlous Sentiments – 4×6 Stamp Set