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. Allison Lee says:
    December 5, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    I love using embossing folders and am learning the finesse it takes to get good results from using stencils! Lol! I just got a new big shot plus and am having a ball creating cards using the embossing folder designs and also using the technique of embossing with stencils! So many wonderful things to do with so many wonderful things!!!!😊 As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge and your kindness!!!!

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  2. Amanda W. says:
    December 5, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    I love embossing folders but haven’t used a lot of stencils. But your videos are changing my mind. 😀

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  3. Elizabeth topping says:
    December 5, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    Yes I use both on my cards…they make such great backgrounds and make the cards look awesome! Would love to win. Thanks for the videos!

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  4. Edwina Johnson says:
    December 5, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    I have a lot of embossing folders. I seriously think I have an obsession with them. Now if I would use them more often, it would be better. However, I am very new to stencils. I think they can sure make some beautiful backgrounds.

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  5. Cynthia Baldwin says:
    December 5, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    I have more embossing folders than stencils, but gosh, after looking at your video, I think I need to invest in more stencils – such great effects for projects! Thanks for the video and recommendations!

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  6. Maryam says:
    December 5, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    Wow, I really love stencile it’s easy and add lots of unique interests to the cards.. your selections are amazing and your cards is so pretty.. thanks Jennifer

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  7. Lynn L says:
    December 6, 2017 at 12:13 am

    Love unusual artistic stencils for backgrounds. Your cloud example is reminiscent of torn paper edge I’ve demoed with pastels. I think I need the clouds stencil! Being a tactile person, I love to feel the embossed imprints on cards. YES, have a huge collection of embossing folders, too! Many dies can be made into stencils.

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  8. Twylia Bell says:
    December 6, 2017 at 12:27 am

    I enjoy using embosssing folders and am just now learning how to use stencils. Thanks for showing your favs.

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  9. scrapinator says:
    December 6, 2017 at 12:54 am

    I use stencils more than embossing folders, I have a few embossing folders, but I have so many more stencils and cannot tell you the last time I even used an embossing folder. I love my stencils!! I loved that one from Honey Bee that you shared and went to their site and fell in love with the ocean set that they have as well. Thanks for another awesome video for My Favorite Crafty Things!!

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  10. Julie McM says:
    December 6, 2017 at 1:46 am

    I don’t often use embossing folders and I don’t have many stencils but I think it’s time to get them out and play a little. Thanks for sharing some inspiration

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  11. Michele W says:
    December 6, 2017 at 2:01 am

    I love using both stencils and embossing folders because there are so many different techniques you can do with each. They both offer a lot of texture without a lot of bulk.

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  12. AnnaCarin Ahlgren says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:01 am

    I use both, it depends on what mood I am at that time.

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  13. Peggy Lee says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:55 am

    Thanks Jennifer for the great videos. I look forward to Your Favorite Crafty Things videos each year. I tend to use embossing folders on my cards. Although, I do own a couple of stencils that you had mentioned in the video but haven’t gotten around to using them yet. Thanks for the chance to win. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

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  14. Sabrinna says:
    December 6, 2017 at 5:10 am

    I have used embossing folders but not stencils, I have bought them and have yet to be used!

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  15. Katya says:
    December 6, 2017 at 5:30 am

    Yes I am getting back to stencils and love embossing folder – especially when I am short of creative inspiration!

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  16. Susi McDonald says:
    December 6, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Great products, thank you! I use embossing folders quite frequently and need to uste stencils more often. Every time I watch you use them I am amazed…

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  17. Tania K says:
    December 6, 2017 at 7:51 am

    Love love love both stencils and embossing folders. They’re both great when you need to make up a quick card!

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  18. Lisascreativeniche says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:10 am

    OH I love stencils for background and especially with glimmer pastes! Plus I love 3D embossing folders!

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  19. Sandy S. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:34 am

    I use embossing folders quite often. I’m a bit too impatient for stencils, but I do use them occasionally, often with spray mediums, sometimes with texture paste.

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  20. Angela says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Those Couture Creation embossing folders are amazing. Thanks so much for letting me know about them.

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  21. Leslee B says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Yes, I do use both stencils and embossing plates. I love to give my die cuts texture when embossing them.

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  22. Rinda K. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Hi Jennifer! Yes, I use both. I’ve been a fan/collector of embossing folders for many years now. I’m a newbie to stencils and I’m loving them so far. Thank you for all the tips and offering ways to stretch the supplies I already have. 🙂

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  23. Becky Green says:
    December 6, 2017 at 9:19 am

    THANK YOU, JENNIFER!!!! I ALWAYS want to see your “Favorites Lists” because it DOES help with Christmas, & just knowing what is out there. Sometimes, it is hard to get around to all of the vendors to see what they have to offer & you just fill that gap!!! AND you also let me know of companies I’ve not heard of before too! LOL THANK YOU, JENNIFER! 😉

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  24. Christine Kienbaum says:
    December 6, 2017 at 9:24 am

    I love embossing folders and use them all the time. I am starting to use stencils, but my collection is very sparse.

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  25. Sarah Kipling says:
    December 6, 2017 at 9:31 am

    I do use stencils and embossing folders but I tend to forget about them! Thanks for showing all these great ideas and keeping me inspired.

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  26. Cheryl McCuskey says:
    December 6, 2017 at 9:58 am

    I have quite a collection of folders but I never seem to use them. You have inspired me

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  27. Stephanie Walter says:
    December 6, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Love these best of videos

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  28. June says:
    December 6, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Use embossing folders on most of my cards, stencils less often but plan to watch more of your stencil videos and incorporate what I learn into my card making.

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  29. rdebell324 says:
    December 6, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I’m still fairly new to card making… I first started using embossing folders for scrapbooking so I have a small number to work with on cards. I fairly recently discovered the versatility of stencils and can’t wait to experiment with them more. I love the simple techniques of using the distress oxides for backgrounds, but I also can’t wait to use the stencils to put down transfer gel for foiling using a laminator!

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  30. Linda says:
    December 6, 2017 at 11:21 am

    I use embossing folders often. Have not used stencils in a while but do like what you have done with yours

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  31. Sheri K says:
    December 6, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Great stencils and embossing folders–I forget to use these sometime and they give great effects!

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  32. Becky M says:
    December 6, 2017 at 11:38 am

    I’ve used embossing plates which I love to do (although the folders look a lot cheapers), but not much with stencils! I have some that I need to try out!

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  33. Shannon says:
    December 6, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    I have used stencils and embossing folders. I like the embossing folders better probably because I’ve used them more but would love to do more stenciling. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  34. Jennifer Bishop says:
    December 6, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I have been using stencil more than ever, due mostly to your influence and inspiration. I am in love with the layered look. Thank you for all you do!

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  35. glorie alvarez says:
    December 6, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I mainly use stencils with inks because I hate the clean up with pastes. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  36. Dixie says:
    December 6, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I love to use stencils! Tim Holtz makes some of my favorites, but I have been wanting to try the Altenew layered ones. What a great idea!

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  37. Beth Myers says:
    December 6, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Love adding dimension with embossing folders and stencils. Still practicing on using the dye left of the stencils. I can play with color and design for hours. There’s never a bad result if I am willing to move the stencil and reink.

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  38. Kathy says:
    December 6, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    Love the idea of stencils and am learning a lot from your videos Jennifer. Need to find more time to get some practice in, if only there were more hours in the day!

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  39. Nancy C says:
    December 6, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I have used embossing folders and stencils and love them all. I especially like using stencils with a dimensional paste for added texture. So much fun!

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  40. Janine says:
    December 6, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Embossing just seems to make the card stand out so brilliantly. I’m learning so much from your videos and apply the techniques I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

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  41. grammasuzi says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I’ve been using embossing folders for years, since I got my first cuttlebug, but I’m new to stencils. I actually made the first one I used. They aren’t expensive, so I think that would be way easier than making them!! :o)

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  42. Martha R says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    I have several embossing folders which I use some… but I have not used stencils… they always look cool.
    I need to try them. Thank you so much for your videos describing the products you like. Last year I ordered the some of the stamps pads that you suggested. You do awesome videos.👏👏

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  43. carol says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Embossing folders, yes; stencils, YES! I love them for their versatility in adding a little ‘something’ special to cards! Your ideas are wonderful; more to include in my repertoire!
    ~carol

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  44. Judith B. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I’ve used dies to emboss, as I’ve learned from your videos. I haven’t used stencils yet, I always worry that I’ll mess it up somehow. Maybe it’s time to try it out, I might just surprise myself!

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  45. Pam says:
    December 6, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    I love .this video! Never knew there was such a variety of different folders out there! I want ,them all!
    Thanks for taking the time to show us!

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  46. Steffi H. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I use both, stencils and embossing folders, and I even use stencils for embossing, because I love the lighter impression (in comparison to embossing folders).

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  47. dancingcat says:
    December 6, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I do like using embossing folders and stencils. I made my first card using a stencil and nuvo glimmer paste, it turned out so well, I felt like a professional 🙂

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  48. Monica W. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    I have used embossing folders to make cards and I really like the fact that you can create beautiful backgrounds without much effort 🙂 Have tried stencils with embossing paste, it was fun! And yes I made a mess lol.

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  49. Martine M. says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    I use the stencils quite often but not a big user of embossing folders, even though I have many…
    Thanks for the video, very interesting, as usual!

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  50. Lindsey L says:
    December 6, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    I sure do. I use embossing folders more than stencils, but I go through phases of using both.

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