Here’s a great technique you can use with any embossing folder and an ink pad to make a very quick card front. I have used the brand new Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and the new Darling Duckling ink pad from the 2025-2027 InColor Collection from Stampin’ Up!
Video: Mini Tutorial
Instructions
For the cards featured in this tutorial I used Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, and Basic White Cardstock. Because the embossed image makes TWO cardfronts, I cut the card base and mat from the Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow but reversed them to make two slightly different card. In another example, I used some Very Vanilla as Mat 1. Feel free to experiment with any colour combination you like! Including the ink!
Cut Plan:
| Metric (AUS, UK, EU, etc) | Imperial (USA) | |
| Card Base | 254 x 178 mm scored at 127mm | 10″ x 7″ scored at 5″ |
| Mat 1 | 120 x 170 mm | 4.75″ x 6.75″ |
| Mat 2 | 110 x 148 mm | 4.5 x 6.25″ |
| Card Front | 148 x 210 mm (you will cut this in half after embossing and inking) | 4.25 x 6″ (you will cut this in half after embossing and inking) |
| Inside Mat (optional) | 120 x 170 mm | 4.75″ x 6.75″ |
| Inside Writing Panel | 110 x 148 mm | 4.5″ x 6.25″ |
Assembly:
- Place Card Front in embossing folder and run through your die cutting machine.
- Take Card Front out of embossing folder and turn it over – yes, you are using the back of it as the front!
- Take your ink pad and lightly rub it over the Card Front until achieving the colour saturation level you are happy with.
- Cut the Card Front in half – you now have two Card Fronts!
- Affix Mat 1 to the Card Base.
- Affix the Card Front to Mat 2.
- Affix Mat 2 to Mat 1.
- Affix Inside Mat (optional) to inside of card.
- Affix Inside Writing Panel to inside of card.
- Decorate the front with sentiments and/or embellishments (optional)
Supply List
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