Embedded Embossing

So I checked with my daughter, Kylie, to be sure she got this birthday card, and now I can show it to you.

Stamps: Well Scripted (retired);  Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 

Extra Large Oval Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch

Kylie turned 21 last week.  Unbelievable to me!  She's at college and rarely gets home anymore, so we miss her like crazy.  She's been around stamping as long as I have, so her card had to be special.  Her favorite color is yellow, so I wanted to be sure that was a big part of it.  But the major "oomph" comes from the Embedded Embossing technique.  It's one of my favorite - easy - WOW techniques.

To achieve the look, you need cardstock (at least two colors), a punch, the Big Shot, and an overall patterned embossing folder (like the Square Lattice).  

• Punch a shape or shapes from one or more colors of cardstock. (I used the Blossom Bouquet Triple punch with Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler)
• Adhere these to a contrasting color cardstock. (here I used Daffodil Delight)
• Run the entire piece through your Big Shot with the embossing folder.

This "embeds" the punched shapes into the base cardstock.  It really looks likes it's part of the piece - even in person!  This technique is even easy enough to do for multiple cards - like Christmas cards - where you need a lot of one design.  Just a quick zip through the Big Shot is all it takes to make them say "Wow, you made that?"

And best of all, you can get your own Big Shot FREE this month just by taking Stampin' Up! for a test drive.  Check out the link on the left side of my blog for details.

See you soon,

StamperNan