Double Embossing for The Technique Twist

This week's challenge at The Technique Twist is Double Embossing.  Now, I had always considered Double Embossing to be where one used both dry and heat embossing on a project, but leave it to the creative gals over at the Twist to switch it up!  This take on Double Embossing uses different coloured embossing powders to colour an image.  Check out my project:

Christmas Card featuring the Double Embossing technique using the Festive Flurry stamp set (131781), coordinating Framelits (132193) as well as the Expressions Thinlits (132171)

I twisted this already twisted technique by stamping and heat embossing my snowflake on acetate. 

I used white, Tempting Turquoise and Pool Party embossing powders.  I did a second, smaller snowflake for the inside.

Inside sentiment is from the More Merry Messages stamp set (126402)

This technique really is as easy as heat embossing, you just use multiple colours of embossing powder rather than a single one.  One tip for heat embossing on acetate: be sure to use your Embossing Buddy liberally before stamping.  Because acetate tends to hold static electricity, the embossing powders will stick where you don't want them if you don't use the Buddy!  You also may need to use a card stock shim when die cutting with acetate to ensure the Framelits cut all the way through.
Give this technique a try...its fun and easy...then be sure to link up over at The Technique Twist so we can admire your work!

A Double-embossed Easter

Happy Sunday, everyone!  I hope the sun is shining as brightly where you are as it is here this Sunday morning.  Now if only the temperature would warm up, it would really feeling like  Spring! 
This morning I have a cute little Easter card I did with my monthly techniques  class last week.  It uses the Double Embossing technique...see what you think:

Cute Easter note card featuring the Everybunny stamp set with sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes

I just love the Everybunny stamp set!  The images are so sweet and such fun to colour!  On this card I just used my markers to colour the image and then my Aquapainter to watercolour the grass.  It was quick and easy to do.  The other element that makes this card stand out is the double embossed panel.  To create it I used my Argyle TIEF, which I covered in Versamark before inserting the piece of DSP.  I ran the folder through my Big Shot.  I removed the DSP and then sprinkled Melon Mambo embossing powder all over it, shaking off the excess.  I heated the powder until it was shiny.  The result is very cool...double embossed DSP!  Try this technique on your next project...you will be amazed at the textural interest it will add to your design!

Double Embossed Thanks

Last night my monthly techniques group met.  We always have great fun crafting together and learning new things to incorporate in our own creations.  One of the techniques covered last night was Double Embossing.  Have a look at this card we made:

Thank you card featuring the Established Elegance stamp set with sentiment from the Vintage Verses Sale-a-bration set.

I love this technique...especially for creating fantastic backgrounds on Vintage-style designs.  Here I used pewter embossing powder with First Edition DSP and the Vintage Wallpaper TIEF.  To achieve this look simply apply Versamark all over the SMOOTH side of the embossing folder.  Place the paper in folder with the desired pattern face-down against the inked side of the folder.  Run it through the Big Shot and remove the embossed paper.  Then sprinkle embossing powder all over the embossed paper, shake off the excess and heat.  The result is stunning!  The rest of the card is simply a collage of stamped images from the Established Elegance stamp set that I stamped on a label cut with my Window Frames Collection Framelits.  I used Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler and Basic Gray ink to stamp the images.  I added a little paper-pierced detail around the label using my Occasions Paper Piercing Pack (still available!).  I also heat embossed the seal in the upper left of the focal image using pewter embossing powder.  The sentiment is also heat embossed in petwer on black card stock.  I added a pop of colour with some Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon and a silver Basic Designer button.  Lots of shine on this card...my heat tool got a serious workout...but it is so worth the effort!

Farewell Finial Press

I have to say that when I saw the Finial Press Textured Impressions folder on the retiring list I thought it must have been a typo.  I couldn't imagine that it could possibly be leaving us, but alas, it is true.  As of the end of May one of my most favourite embossing folders will go away (~sob~).
In honour of it's retirement I created this card that uses the Double Embossing technique.  Have a look...

Pretty Thank You card featuring the Double Embossing technique and the Creative Elements and Established Elegance stamp sets.  Sentiment is from Rue des Fleurs.

I have to say that I really love doing vintage-style cards.  They are so easy to pull together and such fun to distress and sponge.  This one really is made by the cool background.  Here is a quick how-to for this technique.
Starting with the embossing folder of your choice, apply Versamark ink all over the smooth side (non-bumpy side) of the folder.  Insert DSP or card stock into the folder and run it through the Big Shot with usual sandwich.  Remove the embossed paper and pour embossing powder all over the raised pattern.  The powder will stick to the Versamark, leaving the raised pattern free from powder.  Heat the powder until it melts and takes on that beautiful shine.  If desired, sponge ink over the raised pattern to accentuate the pattern (I didn't do that on this card because I wanted the newsprint text to show up).   The rest of this card is just about distressing and sponging.  Such a fun and easy card to put together.  If you haven't tried a vintage-style card, what are you waiting for?  It is easier than it looks...and tons of fun!

On another note...in case you missed it, yesterday I told you about some exciting Blog Candy I am giving away this week.  In honour of my Guest Designer gig over at Craft Project Central, I am giving away a free 1 month subscription to one of my lucky blog readers.  To enter, just leave a comment on any (or every!) post between May 1st and May 8th.  The more you comment the more entries you'll have!  I will announce the winner on May 9th and you'll have the rest of the month to peruse this month's great projects over at CPC.  Be sure to stop by here tomorrow...I'll have another of this month's projects to show you...