My Favorite Crafty Things – Stencils & Embossing Folders

12.04.17

Hi! I am back with another My Favorite Crafty Things post. Today I am focusing on stencils and embossing folders.

Over these few weeks, I will be sharing my favorite crafty products of the year. If you haven’t checked out THIS video, please do so – it explains how the series works.

First up, let’s share some crafty deals…

  • Simon Says Stamp is offering my readers $10 off purchases of $75 or more during 12/11/17 to 12/18/17 ! Use the code “JENFAVES” when shopping HERE.
    (Note the dates. Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.)
  • Ellen Hutson is offering 10% off your order! Use the code “JensFaves17” through 12/13/17 when shopping HERE.
    (This is extended! Valid on in-stock merchandise only. Excludes BCRF Fundraiser set and Mama Elephant releases within the last 90 days. Not valid on previous purchases and cannot be combined with other offers.)
  • Gina K. Designs is offering a FREE stamp set to my viewers!! Shop HERE.
    (Good for orders over $50 – just add “JENNIFER” into the instruction box at checkout.)

Let’s talk stencils and embossing folders…


[All products are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails. Affiliate links may be used. To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]

If you are interested in any products, click on one of the store icons under the product images. Also, if you are interested in seeing the videos of the projects I have done using particular products, click the heart icon under the product.

STENCILS

Here are a few stencils that I have enjoyed recently…

Simon Says Stamp Stained Glass 1 Stencil
[ SSS | JNN ]
Altenew Layered Medallion A Stencil
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN ]
Altenew Layered Medallion B Stencil
[ SSS | ELH | ALTN | JNN ]
Hero Arts Spiral Stencil
[ SSS | ELH | HA ]
My Favorite Things Radiating Rays…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
Create a Smile Focal Point Stencil
[ SSS | CRT ]
My Favorite Things Cloud Stencil
[ SSS | ELH | MFT | JNN ]
My Favorite Things Drifts and Hills…
[ SSS | ELH | MFT ]
Honey Bee Outdoor Scene Builder Stencils
[ SSS | HNB ]
Echo Park Diagonal Buffalo Plaid Stencil
[ SSS ]
Echo Park Beach Towel Stencil
[ SSS ]
[ SSS | HA | JNN ]
Gina K Foliage
[ GNK ]
Altenew Layered Dahlia A Stencil
[ SSS | ALTN | ELH ]
Altenew Layered Dahlia B Stencil
[ ELH | SSS | ALTN | JNN ]
Tim Holtz Floral Stencil
[ SSS ]
Neat and Tangled Balloon Duo Stencils
[ SSS | ELH | N&T | JNN ]

EMBOSSING FOLDERS

I will always like the look of embossed backgrounds. Here are some great embossing folders:

Echo Park Buffalo Plaid Embossing Folder
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Wedding Ring Stitch…
[ SSS | SPL ]
Couture Creations Bohemian Damask…
[ SSS ]
Couture Creations Bohemian Bazaar…
[ SSS ]
Brutus Monroe Vintage Tapestry…
[ BMR ]
Echo Park Sunny Dot Embossing Folder
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Roses Embossing Folder
[ SSS | ELH ]

RELATED VIDEOS

Looking to learn more? Try these:

GIFT GUIDE

I am hoping this list of Favorite Crafty Things works as a helpful gift guide. Feel free to share this link or print the page. Don’t forget the discount codes, too!

I will be back soon with more of My Favorite Crafty Things 2017. You can keep up to date on all the topics HERE… and for my lists from 2016, click HERE.

GIVEAWAYS

Today I have two giveaways! You could win one of these prizes:

  • 5 stencils
  • $20 to Altenew (they have a great selection of stencils!)

For your chance to win a giveaway, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 12/15/17 telling me if you ever use stencils or embossing folders. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post on my blog and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

See you again soon!

[Please note that I purchased many of the products in this post personally, but not all. Regardless, the decision to include them in this list was my own. I truly like these products and companies. For more info, visit HERE. If you have questions, please email me.]


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439 thoughts on “My Favorite Crafty Things – Stencils & Embossing Folders”

  1. Robyn - Autism Journey says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    Awesome ideas!! I think stencils and embossing folders are amazing! The best part is that they are SO affordable! I purchase them more then most things. I love using stencils with pastes. I struggle with how to decorate an embossed card background, I would love some ideas😀 Thank you for taking time away from your kiddos to share these with us!!

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  2. Lauryne says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I have both stencils and embossing folders but probably use the embossing folders more often.

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  3. Amy Moore says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    More great items to consider….what can Santa bring me?

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  4. Sheila H says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    I use both stencils and embossing folders. They’re fun and easy to work with.

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  5. Cami Cortney says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Layering stencils?!?! My mind is blown!

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  6. Linda says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    i love versatility of stencils — they can be used in so many ways. Love your videos too!

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  7. Cathy Morris says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Hi Jennifer, I have used one of your techniques with stencils but don’t have any embossing folders yet. I love the effect of both.

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  8. Reem says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    I use stencil a lot in my cards and recently in my print making classes I impressed the learner and my instructor with a wonderful design in my project using heroart stencil. Also use them in my daughter’s school projects to amaze other.. Really many thanks to your inspiration and techniques and for the companies who make these beautiful items.
    Embossing folder until now I use them only in cards and looooove the texture it comes with.Thanks Jennifer for every minute you spend for us. 🙂

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  9. Jennifer Smith says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I have used both stencils and embossing folders. You showed some that are new to me and really great!

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  10. Laurie Brown says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Stencils are so fun-you can use them with so many mediums and emboss with them. So easy to get awesome backgrounds with clarity brushes. Folders give you so many options too -I like to ink them and then emboss. Thanks for sharing your favorites!

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  11. Candy B says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I use stencils and embossing folders. For Christmas this year I combined cuts from dies and placed them on top of folder embossed cardstock. With some glitz of course. Thanks for the supply ideas.

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  12. Michelle says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I love MFT cloud and mini cloud stencils!! I also love Altenews layered stencils….because of your awesome videos, I’ve bought them and love them!! Please keep up with the My Favorite Crafty Things videos……I learn about new companies….like the Honey Bee outdoor scene builder stencil pack…I’ll have to check out more of their products.

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  13. Kathy Anstine says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    I love using stencils! Use them in cards, scrapbooks and journals. Use embossing folders too but don’t have all that many in my stash yet!

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  14. Melba Smith says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    I have seen you do it and I will do it.

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  15. Lisa Smith says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    Hi Jennifer another fabulous video. Yes, I have used both stencils and embossing folders. I think right now I’ve been enjoying using stencils a little more than my folders.

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  16. Tonia Theriot says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    I have used emobssing folders; however, I have not used stencils. Thank you for all of your great posts!

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  17. Alyce says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    I use both embossing folders and stencils. I like using stencils on my envelopes.
    Thanks for taking the time to do this for us.

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  18. Johanna Cordier says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    I adore using my stencils and embossing folders. They are so easy to use and there are many clever ideas to use them to get a variety of effects. Even my grandchildren know how to use them.

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  19. Alma Dirpaul says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    I rarely use stencils but I often use embossing folders. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  20. Jennifer says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    Yes I have used both embossing folders and stencils, love them both!

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  21. Julie says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    I use stencils and embossing folders often. The Layered medallion stencil is going on my wish list.

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  22. Hannah D says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    Going to have to try stencils…. Always afraid they’ll lift. You make it look so easy.

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  23. FeM says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    I have used both stencils and embossing folders and enjoy both.

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  24. MelissaF says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    I use my embossing folders more than stencils, though I have a good stash. Love the Altenew layered stencils. Thanks for another awesome video of tips and tricks and in depth look at these crafty goodies.

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  25. Tona says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    I use both stencils & embossing folders. Thanks for the chance 😊

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  26. TAB362 says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    Love both stencils and embossing folders! It’s a great reminder of the limitless possibilities we have in card making! I’ve learned so much from you! Thank you!

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  27. Jill says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:49 pm

    Thanks for sharing your favorites. I have not really used stencils much, but I love the ideas you presented and will be trying at least some of them out. Thanks so much!

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  28. Leslie S says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    I really have enjoyed using stencils more this year – in large part because of your videos. Thank you!

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  29. Pat C says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    Although I don’t use stencils often, I do use embossing folders quite a bit. I love the elegant look they give to cards.
    Thanks for the awesome video! Xoxoxo

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  30. kmaxwell83 says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    I love using embossing folders and stencils for textures and backgrounds, however I have a really really hard time figuring out what to put with them. I often have dozens of finished background panels but no idea what to do with them. Will watch your playlists to get some inspiration. Thanks again for another fabulous video!!! Big Hugs!!!

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  31. Carol K says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    I use both stencils and embossing folders; however, recently my focus has been on stencils with mixed media. Thanks for sharing …

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  32. Deedee Maldy says:
    December 4, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    I like to use embossing folders andrecently tried stencils and texture paste. I still need some work at it, but it is so fun to play!

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  33. Patty Chan says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:02 am

    I’m now beginning to realize the versatility of stencils and embossing folders when I need that additional “wow” factor to cards.

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  34. Tammie says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:04 am

    Happy Holidays! Thanks for sharing this video. I use embossing folders often. I love paper textures. I am just recently getting back into stencils. So many great techniques.

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  35. Connie West says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I’ve used embossing folders but haven’t had much success with stencils. I’m sure there is a learning curve to this whole process. 😉 Appreciate you explaining the techniques and providing a link for other resources. Thanks so much!

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  36. Becky Flammang says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:06 am

    I love using both when I need a quick and easy card. Thanks!

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  37. smith says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:12 am

    Really like how you can layer stencils and move them around to get different impressions>

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  38. Vinita Jain says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:12 am

    I love to work with both stencils and embossing folders. But it is super fun to work with stencils, they are so versatile and easy to work! Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques with all these awesome collections!

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  39. Marcia Harrington says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:21 am

    Love both stencils and embossing folders! So many great techniques can be used with both!

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  40. Ann Kulseth says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:22 am

    I use both stencils and embossing folders – so many uses for both. Your inspiration is outstanding – happy holidays.

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  41. Karen says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:32 am

    I use embossing folders a lot, but lately I’ve also gotten into using stencils a little,

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  42. Ang says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:38 am

    I have used embossing folders quite a bit over the years. I have only just started using the stencils.

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  43. Debs says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:38 am

    I use both, but I use embossing folders regularly. I like the added texture on background paper and I like adding versamark ink for tone on tone images.

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  44. Cynthia Dennis says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:39 am

    I use embossing folders but not very often and as for stencils I have a quite of few metal ones (dreamweaver) which I used with embossing paste and foiling 🙂 Now that I’ve seen this video I really want to get the altenew layering dahlia and try it with the oxide inks….thank you ❤

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  45. Kathy Ferguson says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:39 am

    I love using stencils and embossing folders. I really liked the buffalo plaid stencil you showed. I’ll have to order this one!

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  46. Eve says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:43 am

    I use both Stencils and embossing folders extensively! They are both inexpensive, and give a great look on my cards! I, one of the very old time stamper used to buy background woodmounted red rubber stamps, giving similar effect on my cards but they were like 3 times more $$, and now, more blendable inks available and texture paste I love nowadays, it’s just more fun! Loving them! <3

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  47. Lara Mosby says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:47 am

    I use stencils and embossing folders. I especially like the new 3-D folders. It’s fun to use stencils that you can rotate and stencil again to create more intricate patterns.

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  48. Barbara says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:53 am

    I have used embossing folders often but have not tried stencils yet.

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  49. kathy krug says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:57 am

    I use embossing folders all the time but I don’t use stencils very often, and when I do it s usually one that I created with a die cut.

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  50. Dolores says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:58 am

    I mostly use and love embossing folders. I have several stencils and have used them more on mixed Media canvas or my planner but not too often on cards. Guess I should change that. I love how you use them on cards.

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