How To's: Embossing
Paper Embossing with Stencils - Elegant and Easy!
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Step #1
Gather your supplies. You'll need:
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Step #2
Place stencil on lighted surface (window, light box, etc.) Position paper over stencil.
The lavender stencil will show clearly through the card. Note: you are working on the
reverse side of the card.
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Step #3
Using your embossing tool, press the paper firmly into the stencil along the
inside edges. No need to rub the tool over the center of a design. Once you
depress the edge of the paper, it is permanently embossed.
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Step #4
Lift card off the stencil, turn over and admire the beautiful, raised
embossing. It's just that easy!
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Step #5:
Additional Embellishment
To further embellish your embossing, try combining with rubber stamping. Fun!
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Uses for Embossing
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- Greeting cards
- Letterhead
- Envelopes
- Gift Wrap
- Most any paper product you can think of!
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- Gift Tags
- Monogrammed stationery
- Invitations
- Paper sacks
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