Thick Heat Embossing Tips
Hello! Today I share a simple tip for making your heat embossing look even more dimensional and smooth. It is easy!
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I have always loved the look of heat embossing. However, sometimes I wish the results were more smooth and dimensional. I remember teaching this trick in classes years ago, but it is even easier to do with the stamp positioners that are now available.
For my cards, I wanted to have the sentiments in focus. To make them stand out, I embossed four layers of Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder. This gives dimension and smoothness. The sentiment is from the new Essentials by Ellen Totally Random Sayings Stamp Set and the circle die cut is from the Lawn Fawn Dotted Circle Die Set.
I created heart accents by die cutting hearts from the Altenew Envelope Liner Die Set and covering them with a few layers of Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder. And they perfectly match the sentiment.
I made two cards with stamped backgrounds – one on Ranger Kraft Cardstock (darker… like a paper bag) and one on Neenah Desert Storm Light Kraft Cardstock (lighter). I used an image from the fun Essentials by Ellen Abstract Paint Strokes Stamp Set and stamped it repeatedly with various colors of Distress Oxide Ink. I then stamped right on top – but slightly offset – with Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink. Love this look!
By the way, there are thick embossing powders out there. However, with images such as these, you loose the detail with thick powder. Thus why I layer up detailed embossing powder layers instead.
BLOG HOP
Today I am participating in a blog hop celebrating the newest Essentials by Ellen release. It is a small-but-mighty release. You can see the new products HERE.
I am the last stop on the hop, so be sure to start at the beginning at the Ellen Hutson Blog.
SUPPLIES
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