Bring up the word embossing in a group of paper-crafting people and 9 times out of 10 they are going to say they only use embossing to outline a stamped image. Well, embossing is so much more than that. Today, I want to share one of my favorite embossing techniques that I like to call “painting” with embossing powder or in this case, Imagine’s new Mboss Embossing Powders! In addition to the traditional white, black, clear, silver and gold they have a wide range of color and spectacular glittery powders to work within cardmaking projects.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes
Directions
Step 1
Cut a piece of cardstock to the desired size. If desired, swipe or dust the cardstock with an anti-static tool/bag.
Step 2
Position the stencil over the piece of cardstock.
Step 3
Use a sponge dauber to apply VersaMark ink over the upper third of the stencil.
Step 4
Remove the stencil and shake the first color of Mboss powder over the wet ink. I started with Shimmery Night Sky. Shake off the excess powder and return it to the handy stand up pouch for future use.
Step 5
Heat the powder to melt; let cool before moving to the next step.
Step 6
Carefully reposition the stencil over the already embossed area of the card and ink up the middle third of the card again using the sponge dauber and VersaMark ink.
Step 7
Sprinkle the next color of Mboss Embossing Powder over the inked area; shake off excess and return it to the pouch.
Step 8
Use the heat tool to melt the powder.
Step 9
Repeat steps 2-5 for the final third of the card. And you’ll be left with an amazing design bursting with color, texture, and dimension.
Step 10
Mount the panel on a black card base using Tear It! Tape; stamp the sentiment with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink on scrap paper and affix it to the card using On Point Glue.
Supplies
Imagine
Other
- The Crafters Workshop – Mandala Stencil
- Rubber Stamp Tapestry – Sentiment
- Heat Tool
- White & Black Cardstock
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